Hitachi DZMV100A User Manual

Instruction Manual

DZ-MV100A

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.

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Important Information

For Your Safety

The POWER switch turns the DVD camcorder on and off, leaving the date/time fea-

ture unaffected. If the camcorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time,

turn it off .

WARNING : To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose this unit to rain or moisture.

WARNING : To prevent fire or shock hazard, use the

recommended accessories only.

The DVD camcorder and AC adapter/

charger have the following caution marks.

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-

SIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER-

VICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN.

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND

FULLY INSERT PLUG.

Identifications of caution marks

This symbol warns the user

that uninsulated voltage

within the unit may have suf-

ficient magnitude to cause

electrical shock. Therefore, it is danger-

ous to make any kind of contact with any

inside part of this unit.

CLASS 1

LASERPRODUCT

CAUTION

This symbol alerts the user

that important literature

concerning the operation

This product contains a laser diode of

higher class than 1. To ensure contin-

ued safety, do not remove any covers

or attempt to gain access to the in-

side of the product. Refer all servicing

to qualified personnel.

and maintenance of this unit

has been included. Therefore, it should

be read carefully to avoid any problems.

Important Information

WARNING : Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain cir-

cumstances, copy-right law may apply to private in-home videotaping of copyrighted

materials.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-

Causing Equipment Regulations.

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, includ-

ing 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 resi-

dential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-

quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-

tions, 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, MS, MS-DOS, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks

of Microsoft Corporation.

Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

"Dolby" and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

reserved.

Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names

belonging to each company.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 camcorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before op-

erating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference.

Power Sources – This video prod-

INSTALLATION

uct should be operated only from the type

of power source indicated on the marking

label. If you are not sure of the type of

power supply to your home, consult your

video dealer or local power company. For

video products intended to operate from

battery power, or other sources, refer to

the operating instructions.

Read and Follow Instructions

— All the safety and operating instruc-

tions should be read before the video

product is operated. Follow all operating

and use instructions.

Retain Instructions – The safety

and operating instructions should be re-

tained for future reference.

Overloading – Do not overload wall

outlets and extension cables as this can

result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Overloaded AC outlets and extension

cables are dangerous, and so are frayed

power cables, damaged or cracked wire

insulation and broken plugs. They may

result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodi-

cally examine the

cord and have it re-

placed by your ser-

vice technician if ap-

pearance indicates

Heed Warnings – Comply with all

warnings on the video product and in the

operating instructions.

Polarized Plug – This video prod-

uct is equipped with a polarized alternat-

ing – current line plug (a plug having one

blade wider than the other). This plug

will fit into the power outlet only one way.

This is safety feature. If you are unable

to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try

reversing the plug. If the plug should still

fail to fit, contact your electrician to re-

place your obsolete outlet. To prevent

electric shock do not use this polarized

plug with an extension cable, receptacle

or other outlet unless

damage or deterio-

rated insulation.

Power – Cable Protection –

Power-supply cables should be routed so

that they are not likely to be walked on or

pinched by items placed upon or against

them, paying particular attention to cables

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and

the point where they exit from the appli-

ance.

the blades can be

fully inserted without

blade exposure. If

you need an exten-

sion, use a polarized

cable.

Important Safeguards

Ventilation – Slots and openings

tripod, bracket, or table recommended

by the manufacturer, or sold with the

video product. Any mounting of the prod-

uct should follow the manufacturer’s in-

structions, and should use a mounting

accessory recommended by the manu-

facturer.

in the cabinet are provided for ventilation

to ensure reliable operation of the video

product and to protect it from overheat-

ing. These openings must not be blocked

or covered. The openings should never

be blocked by placing the video product

on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar sur-

face. This video product should never

be placed near or over a radiator or heat

be placed in a built-in installation such as

a bookcase or rack unless proper venti-

lation is provided or the video product

manufacturer’s instructions have been

followed.

12 An appliance and

cart combination should

be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive

force, and uneven sur-

faces may cause the appliance and cart

combination to overturn.

13 Power Lines – An outside antenna

system should not be located in the vicin-

ity of overhead power lines or other elec-

tric light or power circuits, or where it can

fall into such power lines or circuits. When

installing an outside antenna system, ex-

treme care should be taken to keep from

touching or approaching such power lines

or circuits as contact with them might be

fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can

be hazardous and should be left to a pro-

fessional antenna installer.

Attachments – Do not use attach-

ments unless recommended by the video

product manufacturer as they may cause

hazards.

Caution: Maintain electrical safety.

Powerline operated equipment or acces-

sories connected to this unit should bear

the UL listing mark or CSA certification

mark on the accessory itself and should

not have been modified so as to defeat

the safety features. This will help avoid

any potential hazard from electric shock

or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified ser-

vice personnel.

10 Water and Moisture – Do not use

this video product near water -for ex-

ample, near a bath tub, wash bowl,

kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet base-

ment, or near a swimming pool, and the

like.

11 Accessories – Do not place this

video product on an unstable cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table. The video prod-

uct may fall, causing serious injury to a

child or adult, and serious damage to the

appliance. Use only with a cart, stand,

Important Safeguards

d. If the video product does not oper-

ate normally by following the operat-

ing instructions. Adjust only those

controls that are covered by the op-

erating instructions. Improper adjust-

ment of other controls may result in

damage and will often require exten-

sive work by a qualified technician to

restore the video product to its nor-

mal operation.

USE

14 Cleaning – Unplug this video prod-

uct from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

15 Object and Liquid Entry – Never

push objects of any kind into this video

product through openings as they may

touch dangerous voltage points or short-

out parts that could result in a fire or elec-

tric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind

on the video product.

e. If the video product has been

dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged.

f. When the video product exhibits a

distinct change in performance – this

indicates a need for service!

16 Lightning – For added protection

for this video product during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended and

unused for long periods of time, unplug it

from the wall outlet and disconnect the

antenna or cable-system. This will pre-

vent damage to the video product due to

lightning and power-line surges.

19 Replacement Parts – When re-

placement parts are required, have the

service technician verify that the replace-

ments he uses have the same safety char-

acteristics as the original parts. Use of

replacements specified by the video prod-

uct manufacturer can prevent fire, elec-

tric shock or other hazards.

SERVICE

17 Servicing – Do not attempt to ser-

vice this video product yourself as open-

ing or removing covers may expose you

to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service per-

sonnel.

20 Safety Check – Upon completion

of any service or repairs to this video

product, ask the service technician to per-

form safety checks recommended by the

manufacturer to determine that the

video product is in safe operating condi-

tion.

18 Conditions Requiring Service –

Unplug this video product from the wall

outlet and refer servicing to qualified ser-

vice personnel under the following con-

ditions.

21 Heat – The product should be situ-

ated away from heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

products (including amplifiers) that pro-

duce heat.

a. When the power–supply cable or plug

is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects

have fallen into the video product.

c. If the video product has been ex-

posed to rain or water.

Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter/Charger

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

1. Save these Instructions - This page

contains important safety and oper-

ating instructions for AC Adapter/

Charger Model DZ-ACP1.

10. An extension cable should not be

used unless absolutely necessary.

Use of improper extension cable

could result in a risk of fire and elec-

tric shock. If extension cord must

be used, make sure:

2. Before using AC Adapter/Charger,

read all instructions and cautionary

markings on (1) AC Adapter/Charger,

(2) battery and (3) product using bat-

tery.

A. The pins on plug of extension cable

are the same number, size, and

shape as those of plug on charger.

3. Also read all instructions on pages

4-6.

B. That extension cable is properly

wired and in good electrical con-

dition; and

4. Caution - To reduce risk of injury,

charge only rechargeable battery,

DZ-BP16 or DZ-BP28.

C. That wire size should be met be-

low:

Minimum

AWG size

Length of extension cable

(feet)

Other types of batteries may burst

causing personal injury and damage.

Equal to or less than 100

Equal to or less than 150

5. Do not expose charger to rain or

snow.

11. Do not operate charger if it has re-

ceived a sharp blow, been dropped,

or otherwise damaged in any way;

take it to a qualified serviceman.

6. Use of an attachment not recom-

mended or sold by the battery

charger manufacturer may result in

a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury

to persons.

12. Do not disassemble charger: take it

to a qualified serviceman when ser-

vice or repair is required. Incorrect

reassembly may result in a risk of

electric shock or fire.

7. To reduce risk of damage to electric

plug and cable, pull by plug rather

than cable when disconnecting

charger.

13. To reduce risk of electric shock, un-

plug charger from outlet before at-

tempting any maintenance or clean-

ing.

8. Make sure cable is located so that it

will not be stepped on, tripped over,

or otherwise subjected to damage or

stress.

9. Do not operate charger with dam-

aged cable or plug - replace them

immediately.

Read This First

To guide you, we’ve included following seven chapters.

•

Chapter 1, “Introduction”, guides you how to use your DVD camcorder efficiently,

and explains the overview of your DVD camcorder.

•

Chapter 2, “Set-up”, explains how to set up your DVD camcorder for recording.

Chapter 3, “Recording”, explains how to record movies, still pictures, etc. Read

thoroughly before starting to record.

•

Chapter 4, “Playback”, explains how to play back recorded images and sound,

search for scenes you want to play back, and use Disc Navigation for editing

scenes and play lists.

•

Chapter 5, “DVD camcorder settings”, explains how to operate the on-screen

menu for desired settings.

Chapter 6, “Connecting DVD camcorder to other devices”, explains how to use

the DVD camcorder with a TV, other AV devices or a personal computer.

Chapter 7, “Subsidiary Information”, shows various information, including what to

do when you are in trouble. Refer to each item as needed.

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 (page 10).

Get to know your DVD camcorder by using this manual, and get to know Hitachi.

We appreciate your business.

Quick Index

Charging Battery Pack ....................................................... 40

Recording Movie ............................................................... 66

Immediately Checking Recorded Scene................................ 93

Connecting to a TV and Viewing Playback Pictures............. 140

Connecting to Your Personal Computer.............................. 148

Read This First

Contents

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

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

Important Safeguards ...................................................................................4

Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter/Charger ..................................7

Read This First..............................................................................................8

Trial Record and Play Back ............................................................. 12

Before You Begin ............................................................................. 17

Features of DVD camcorder........................................................................18

Cautions when using ..................................................................................20

Cautions when storing ................................................................................24

Suggestions and restrictions .......................................................................25

About this text ............................................................................................25

Checking provided accessories ..................................................................26

Names of parts ...........................................................................................29

DVD-RAM discs..........................................................................................33

Setups .............................................................................................. 39

Setting the battery ......................................................................................40

Using DVD camcorder with AC adapter/charger .........................................45

Setting up the DVD camcorder ...................................................................47

Setting date and time..................................................................................52

Setting up the infrared remote control .........................................................54

Using the infrared remote control ................................................................55

Recording ......................................................................................... 57

Basic handling of DVD camcorder ..............................................................58

Recording movie.........................................................................................66

Useful functions during recording of movie ..................................................71

Recording stills ...........................................................................................82

Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings .................... 91

Playing back ...............................................................................................92

Using Disc Navigation .................................................................................98

Starting Disc Navigation ........................................................................100

Buttons used for operating Disc Navigation ..........................................101

Selecting a Scene .................................................................................104

Contents

Playing back selected scenes using Disc Navigation .............................106

Deleting scenes using menu screen ......................................................108

Playing back by skipping scenes (Skip) .................................................109

Attaching title ........................................................................................111

Adding special effects ...........................................................................114

Dividing movies .....................................................................................116

Creating new play list ............................................................................119

Trouble messages.....................................................................................125

DVD Camcorder Settings............................................................... 129

Switching operating sound on or off..........................................................130

Releasing power save/changing off time ...................................................131

Changing display format of date and time .................................................132

Initializing all settings to defaults ................................................................133

System reset.............................................................................................134

Checking remaining free space on DVD-RAM disc ....................................135

Initializing DVD-RAM disc ..........................................................................136

Updating control information .....................................................................138

Connecting DVD Camcorder to Other Devices ............................ 139

Viewing on TV screen ...............................................................................140

Recording image from other AV devices....................................................142

Transferring data to PC .............................................................................146

Subsidiary Information................................................................... 149

Cleaning ...................................................................................................150

Trouble messages.....................................................................................151

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................153

Major specifications ..................................................................................161

Index ........................................................................................................163

Introduction to optional accessories ..........................................................167

Trial Record and Play Back

Power the DVD camcorder from AC outlet, make a trial recording and play it back. For

actual take, thoroughly read “Setups” and “Recording” to ensure correct use of the

DVD camcorder.

Caution

• Before beginning this manual, refer to “Checking Provided Accessories” on page 26 and make sure

that all accessories are provided in package.

Necessary Devices

DVD camcorder

AC adapter/

charger DZ-ACP1

DC power cable

Power cable

8 cm DVD-RAM

disc

When using a battery pack, charge it or refferring to page 40.

Making a Trial Recording

1. Make sure that the RECORDING MODE

switch is set to “[

] movie”.

2. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the DVD camcorder.

2-1 Attach the terminal device of provided DC power cable to the battery at-

tachment platform on DVD camcorder.

Align the top of terminal device with the top of battery attachment platform,

and, while fitting it onto the DVD camcorder, slide it downward until a click is

heard.

Trial Record and Play Back

2-2 Insert the small plug of DC power cable into DC OUT jack of AC adapter/

charger.

2-3 Insert the power cable plug into the AC input jack (AC IN) of AC adapter/

charger.

2-4 Connect the plug on the other end of power cable to AC outlet.

AC adapter/charger

DZ-ACP1

DC power cable

Power cable

2-3

2-1

2-4

2-2

3. Insert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge.

3-1 Push down the EJECT button with the POWER switch OFF: The cover of

disc insertion block (hand strap) will open slightly.

3-2 Continue to open the cover by hand.

Disc guide

3-3 Insert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge into the

disc guide, so that the side of disc (A or B)

you want to record faces the hand strap (see

p. 30), with the cartridge shutter towards

the lens.

The cartridge will stop once midway, but

firmly push it in until it stops.

Shutter

3-4 Push the section indicated "PUSH" on the

cover of disc insertion block (hand strap)

until a click is heard, to close the cover.

Trial Record and Play Back

4. Turn the DVD camcorder on.

While holding the button at the center of POWER

switch, press the switch down: The red indicator

of the button will light.

When power is turned on, an image will appear in

the viewfinder, and the DVD camcorder will start

to recognize the disc: After approximately 25 sec-

onds, the DVD camcorder will enter the recording

pause mode.

POWER

(The date is set to 1/1/2000 at the factory.)

Tip:

• To view subject image through the viewfinder, pull the viewfinder all the way out, and adjust its

angle as you desire: Fit your eye into the Eye cup, and then use the diopter control to adjust

focus (see p.59). Open the LCD monitor if you want to check the image on the LCD screen.

5. Set the current date and time (see p. 52).

When the DVD camcorder is first turned on, the

date will be "January 1, 2000".

It is important to correctly set the date and time: If

recording is made with incorrect date and time,

the date and time of programs and scenes that

are described in "Using Disc Navigation" will not

Cursor buttons

be correctly recorded. For details on setting, re-

fer to "Setting date and time" on page 52.

ENTER button

Trial Record and Play Back

6. Start recording.

Press the REC button: Recording will start.

Pressing REC again will terminate recording and

set the DVD camcorder to the recording pause

mode.

REC

Playing It Back

1. Press the

button while in

the recording pause mode.

The DVD camcorder will enter the play-

back mode, and the first image of the

movie you have recorded will play back.

Tip:

• Disc Navigation (see p. 98) is useful when

you play back recorded images in full scale

or wish to edit them.

2. Stop playback.

Pressing the

button will terminate playback and set the DVD camcorder to

the recording pause mode.

3. Turn power off.

While holding button at the center of POWER

switch, press the switch down: The red indicator

of the button will go out. Wait a few seconds until

the indicator turns off.

Do not remove the battery pack or AC adapter/

charger from the DVD camcorder until the indica-

tor at the center of POWER switch and ACCESS

indicator are completely off.

POWER

Before You Begin

Features of DVD camcorder................................................ 18

Cautions when using.......................................................... 20

Cautions when storing ....................................................... 24

Suggestions and restrictions................................................ 25

About this text ................................................................... 25

Checking provided accessories ........................................... 26

Names of parts ................................................................. 29

DVD-RAM discs................................................................. 33

Features of DVD Camcorder

Recording on DVD-RAM Disc

This DVD camcorder uses a DVD-RAM disc, the first in the world. The video and

audio are stored on an 8 cm DVD-RAM disc that is capable of holding approximately

2.8 GB data using both sides.

Using the DVD-RAM disc allows you to record without overwriting previous record-

ings, and to store your valuable recordings for as long as need be while retaining

clarity. With the DVD-RAM disc you can immediately access recording and playback,

in contrast to videotape that must be fast forwarded and rewound.

In addition, simply loading a disc into a PC, equipped with DVD-RAM drive and soft-

ware compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM, allows you to easily view the recorded image.

Recording Movie and Still

The DVD camcorder can record movies of events and sports, in the same way as with

conventional camcorders. The DVD camcorder can also record stills as with a digital

still camera. With the 1,100,000 pixel CCD, high-quality movies and stills can be

recorded. In both recordings of movie and still, zooming up to 48 times is possible

using the 12 times optical zoom multiplied by the 4 times digital zoom. Movies and

stills can be recorded on the same disc, by simply switching the recording mode.

Immediate Reviewing of Recorded Image

You can check the movie or still recorded in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Editing in Various Ways on DVD Camcorder Alone

This DVD camcorder is provided with a useful editing/playback tool. Disc Navigation

allows you to easily attach a title or special video effect to the recorded movie or still.

With Disc Navigation, you can arrange the playback order and edit multiple images to

play them back continuously. You can create an entire movie on this DVD camcorder

alone, without inputting video to a PC for editing.

Features of DVD Camcorder

Using with Various Devices

Connect this DVD camcorder to your TV and you can enjoy the playback picture with

your family and friends on the large TV screen; or connect it to a video printer (gener-

ally available) to print the recorded image. You can also transfer the recorded movies

and stills to PC.

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 any force,

hit it, or puncture it with a sharp object.

•

If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in the display may occur. If unevenness

does not disappear soon, turn the DVD camcorder off, wait for a while, and then

turn it on again.

•

Do not place the DVD camcorder with the open LCD screen down.

Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD camcorder.

Do not hold by the LCD monitor as this could cause a malfunction.

Open the LCD monitor by 90º before changing its direction. If you attempt to

invert its direction before opening it completely, it could cause a malfunction.

•

Do not disassemble the LCD monitor as this might cause a malfunction.

When opening the LCD monitor, be careful that no water droplets adhere to the

monitor screen and that no water or dust enters the DVD comcorder as it could

cause a malfunction.

Liquid Crystal Display and viewfinder:

•

The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel is made by highly precise technology. More

than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are effecitive, 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.

•

The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD

camcorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is

turned on. The normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside

the DVD camcorder rises.

Hold the DVD camcorder correctly:

Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD camcorder: The

viewfinder or LCD monitor may become detached and the DVD camcorder could fall.

Do not subject the DVD camcorder to impact:

•

This DVD camcorder is a precision machine: Take great care that you do not strike

it against a hard object or allow it to fall.

•

Do not use the DVD camcorder on a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe

vibrations or impact.

Cautions When Using

No sand or dust!

Fine sand or dust entering the DVD camcorder or AC adapter/charger could cause it

to malfunction.

No water or oil!

Water or oil entering the DVD camcorder or AC adapter/charger could cause a short-

circuit or other malfunctions.

Heat on surface of product:

The surface of the DVD camcorder will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a

fault. Be careful when touching the bottom of the DVD camcorder, since it will be hot.

Be careful of ambient temperature:

•

Using the DVD camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 104 °F (40 °C)

or under 32 °F (0 °C) will not allow it to make normal recording/playback.

•

Do not leave the DVD camcorder 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 camcorder could malfunc-

tion or burn in CCD or Viewfinder.

•

Do not leave the DVD camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight:

This could cause malfunctions.

Do not use the DVD camcorder near TV or radio:

This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen, or interference could enter radio

broadcasts.

Do not use the DVD camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:

If the DVD camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near

radio wave tower or electric appliances containing motors, noise could enter video

and audio that are being recorded. During playback of normally recorded video and

audio, noise could also enter the picture and sound. At worst the DVD camcorder

could malfunction.

Do not expose the DVD camcorder to soot or steam:

Heavy soot or steam could damage the DVD camcorder case or cause malfunctions.

chapter 1_Before You Begin

Do not use the DVD camcorder near corrosive gas:

Using it in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline and diesel

engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, could corrode the battery con-

necting terminals, which could result in loss of power.

Do not use the DVD camcorder near ultrasonic humidifier:

With some water in humidifier, calcium and others dissolved in water could scatter in

the air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD camcorder,

which could cause it to operate abnormally.

Do not expose the DVD camcorder to insecticide:

Insecticide entering the DVD camcorder could dirty the optical head, and the DVD

camcorder may not operate normally. Turn the DVD camcorder off and cover it with

vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.

Do not look into the inside of DVD-RAM drive:

The DVD-RAM drive uses laser light to read and write data. If you look into the inside

of DVD-RAM drive when removing disc cartridge, etc., laser light could damage your

eyes.

Be careful of moisture condensation:

When you move the DVD camcorder between places where the difference in tem-

peratures 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 camcorder. If condensation occurs, do not

open the cover of disc insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens,

wipe it off with a dry cloth. Even if the external surface of the DVD camcorder has

dried, condensation may remain inside. Turn the DVD camcorder off and leave it in a

dry place for at least 1-2 hours before using it again.

Do not use the DVD camcorder for a long uninterrupted period of time:

•

This DVD camcorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and play-

back. Do not use it for an extended time continuously, e.g., as a surveillance

camera/monitor.

•

If you use the DVD camcorder for a long uninterrupted period of time, the tem-

perature of DVD camcorder may exceed the limit and the recording/playback op-

eration could be slowed down. If this occurs, turn it off and wait for a while before

using it again.

Cautions When Using

Be careful when removing the DVD-RAM disc:

When the DVD camcorder is used for a long period of time, the temperature of DVD-

RAM disc will be high: Wait for a few moments before removing the disc after the DVD

camcorder is turned off.

Do not turn the DVD camcorder off while the ACCESS indicator is blink-

ing:

The ACCESS indicator is blinking to show that data

is being written to DVD-RAM disc, or being read from

it. Do not do any of the following so as not to dam-

age the data:

•

Remove battery pack.

Disconnect AC adapter/charger.

Plug or unplug PC connection cable.

Remove DVD-RAM disc.

ACCESS

If the DVD camcorder is turned off while the ACCESS

indicator is blinking, turn it on again with the disc car-

tridge loaded in the DVD camcorder.

Do not wipe the DVD camcorder case with benzene or thinner:

•

The coating of case could peel off or the case could deteriorate.

•

When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.

Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:

For optional accessories, follow the cautions and instruction manuals attached.

Use the AC adapter/charger only in a well-ventilated, open space:

Do not use the AC adapter/charger in a narrow space where flow of air is blocked, or

where it is very near any object or inside any object: Ignoring this will increase heat

inside the AC adapter/charger, which could cause fire, burns, electric shock or fault.

Cautions When Storing

Do not leave the DVD camcorder in a place where the temperature is

very high for a long period of time:

The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk becomes very high in the hot sea-

son. If you leave the DVD camcorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case

could be damaged. Also, do not expose the DVD camcorder to direct sunlight or

place near a heater.

Do not store the DVD camcorder in a place where the humidity is high or

in a dusty place:

Dust entering the DVD camcorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is high,

the lens could become moldy, and the DVD camcorder could be unusable. It is rec-

ommended that you put the DVD camcorder with desiccant in a box when storing it in

a closet, etc.

Do not store the DVD camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism

or intense vibrations:

This could cause malfunctions.

Detach the battery from DVD camcorder 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:

Be sure to make a trial recording before an actual take to make sure that recording is

normal. Data that was not stored normally because of a defect in the DVD camcorder

cannot be restored.

The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:

Hitachi will not compensate for any damages caused when a recording is not made

normally or the recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the

DVD camcorder or DVD-RAM disc. Also, Hitachi will not be responsible for your re-

corded video and audio.

The data recorded on the DVD-RAM disc in your DVD camcorder through other digi-

tal/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. Note

that, even for personal enjoyment, recording is prohibited for some demonstrations,

performances and exhibitions.

About this text

Photographs used in this text:

Photographs taken using digital still camera are used for explanation of images that

appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor in this text. Accept in advance that

they look different from those you actually view in the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

Menu screens:

Although "Press the MENU button in recording pause status" is described for the

explanation of operation in the following text, the menu screen will also appear if you

press MENU without DVD-RAM disc being inserted.

Checking Provided Accessories

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

Battery (model DZ-BP16):

AC adapter/charger

(model DZ-ACP1):

DC power cable:

Connect this device between

the DVD camcorder and AC

adapter/charger to power the

DVD camcorder from AC outlet.

Portable power supply for this

DVD camcorder: Charge it

before use.

To power the DVD camcorder

from household AC outlet, and

to charge the battery.

Shoulder strap:

Infrared remote control

(model DZ-RM1W):

2 “AA” batteries:

Attach to the DVD camcorder

to hang it from shoulder.

Use to control the DVD

camcorder from a distance.

To power the remote control.

Lens cap and lens cap string:

AV input/output cable

Power cable:

Used when viewing the picture

played back on the DVD

camcorder on TV screen, or

input or output video from/to

another video device.

Connect between household

AC outlet and AC adapter/

charger.

Attach the lens cap when not

recording, to protect the lens.

8 cm DVD-RAM disc:

2 Ferrite cores:

PC Connection Software CD-

ROM

PC Connection cable

Stores video and audio

recorded on this DVD

camcorder. This disc has

already been formatted.

Attach these to the DC power

cable, and the external

microphone cable if you are

using one.

Used when transferring image

r e c o r d e d o n t h e D V D

camcorder to PC.

Checking Provided Accessories

Attaching Ferrite Cores

Although the cores are not attached in the illustrations of the cables in text, be sure to

attach the ferrite core (provided) to the provided DC power cable using the following

procedure (the ferrite core was attached to the AV input/output cable at the factory):

(Ferrite cores reduce radio interference with your radio and TV.)

1. Open the cover of ferrite core.

2. Attach the core to the DC power cable at a

position approximately 1-15/16” (5 cm) from its

end.

1-15/16"

(5cm)

Wind the DC power cable round the core once.

3. Close the cover of core, taking care that it

does not catch the DC power cable.

Caution:

If you use an external microphone when recording, attach the ferrite core (provided) to

the cable at a position approximately 1-15/16" (5 cm) from its end: Wind the micro-

phone cable round the core once in the same way as for the DC power cable. Using

external microphone in modes other than camera recording is not recommended.

1-15/16"

(5cm)

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Attaching Shoulder Strap

Be sure

to pass through

the 2 slots.

Be sure

to pass through

the 2 slots.

Attaching Lens Cap

Pass the provided string through the hole in the lens cap and attach it to the hand

strap of DVD camcorder.

1. Use the string to attach the cap to the DVD camcorder.

2. Push the both sides of cap inward and attach

it over the lens.

Caution:

• Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD comcorder, to

protect the lens.

Tip:

• When recording, attach the lens cap to the hand strap by hooking the tab inside the cap onto

strap for comfortable shooting.

Name of Parts

Names of Parts

PHOTO button (shutter)

(P. 82)

Zoom lever

(P. 64,67)

Lens hood

RECORDING MODE

switch (P. 64,66,82)

Optical 12X

zoom lens

Flash

(P. 84)

Stereo

microphone

(P. 80)

Information

LCD monitor

(P. 63,148)

Infrared

receiver(P. 55)

3.5-inch

color LCD monitor (P. 60)

Tally lamp

(P. 89)

S-video

input/output jack (P. 142)

Playback/Pause

button (P. 92)

Behind

the cover

AV input/

output

jack

Stop button

(P. 92,93)

AUDIO/VIDEO

EXT.MIC

ュー

(P. 140,142)

Forward search button

(P. 92,95)

DIGITAL

External

microphone

jack

Reverse search button

(P. 92,93,95)

PC connection

terminal (P. 148)

(P. 80)

Forward skip button

(P. 92,94)

Reverse skip button

(P. 92,94)

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ACCESS indicator

(P. 23)

POWER switch

(P. 47,52,59)

Disc eject

button

(P. 47)

Eye cup

(P. 59)

Viewfinder

(P. 42,59)

Hand strap

(P. 48,58)

REC button (P. 64,66)

Bottom

PROG.AE

PUSH

Battery attachment platform

(P. 42)

EXPOSURE

FOCUS

Battery eject button

(P. 43)

PROG AE button

(P. 64,72)

Diopter control

(P. 59)

EXPOSURE button

(P. 64,78)

PUSH

FOCUS button

(P. 64,74,89)

MENU button

(P. 25,52,64)

Select dial (push to enter)

(P. 52,61,64,101)

Name of Parts

Cursor button

(P. 69,101,104)

MENU button

(P. 101)

DISC NAVIGATION button

(P. 100)

DELETE button

(P. 101,108,109)

RECORDING

MODE

SHIFT button

(P. 101,104)

DISC

NAVIGATION

DELETE

SHIFT

3.5-inch

color LCD monitor

(P. 60)

ENTER

CANCEL

SKIP

DISPLAY

LCD BRIGHT

RESET

Speaker

ENTER button

(P. 69,101,105)

CANCEL button

(P. 101,120,121)

LCD BRIGHT button

(P. 61)

RESET button

(P. 134)

DISPLAY button (P. 63,97)

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Playback/pause button (P. 93)

Stop button (P. 93)

Reverse search button (P. 93,95)

Forward search button (P. 95)

Reverse skip button (P. 94)

Forward skip button (P. 94)

DISPLAY button

(P. 63,97)

EXTERNAL DISPLAY

button

(P. 141)

REC button

(P. 66)

PHOTO button

(P. 82)

DISPLAY

EXT.DISPLAY

DIGITAL ZOOM

button

(P. 68)

REC

SKIP

PHOTO

DIGITAL

ZOOM

ZOOM button

(P. 67)

VOL control

buttons

(P. 93,97)

ZOOM

VOL

DISC

NAVIGATION

DISC NAVIGATION

button

(P. 100)

DELETE

DELETE button

(P. 108,109)

ENT

SHIFT

CANCEL

HITACHI

ENTER button

(P. 107)

MENU button

(P. 68,102)

SHIFT button

(P. 104)

CANCEL button

(P. 120,121)

Cursor buttons

(P. 104)

DVD-RAM Discs

What is DVD?

DVD stands for digital versatile disc: It is attracting the attention of computer and

video game industry companies, since it can store high-quality data in bulk. At the

same time, recording formats that were formerly different for each of image, sound

and data are now unified, and it is expected that highly compatible, open multimedia

will become feasible. Under these circumstances, the DVD Forum was started: no

less than 200 companies worldwide participate in this Forum, accepting many re-

quests from various fields; and they are proceeding with DVD standardization as the

universal media of the next generation. Products conforming to this standard include

various discs: DVD-Video that is spreading remarkably, DVD-ROM (read only) for com-

puters, DVD-R (write once/read many), DVD-RAM (rewritable), etc. The diameter of

all these discs is 12 cm, the same as for a CD.

DVD-RAM Standard

Most 12 cm DVD-RAM discs marketed as of third-quarter, 2000 conform to DVD-

RAM Book 1.0; and storage per side is 2.6 GB. The DVD Forum settled on a plan for

new Book 2.1 standard in 1999, stipulating a 12 cm disc with 4.7 GB storage per

side, or an 8 cm disc with the same density and 1.4 GB storage per side. An 8 cm

DVD-RAM disc conforming to this Book 2.1 standard is expected as the medium for

digital recording because of its compactness and mass storage. It has been adopted

to this DVD camcorder, a world first, as a home use DVD camcorder. (as of third-

quarter, 2000)

DVD-RAM Standard Book

Diameter

Book 2.1

Book 1.0

12cm

8cm

Storage capacity

4.7 GB/side

1.4 GB/side

2.6 GB/side

9.4 GB on both sides 2.8 GB on both sides 5.2 GB on both sides

Transfer rate

Laser used

22.16 Mbps

650 nm red laser

11.08 Mbps

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DVD Video Recording Standard

This DVD camcorder conforms to the DVD video recording standard. The DVD video

recording standard refers to the unified standard for video recording using a rewritable

DVD disc such as DVD-RAM, stipulated at the DVD Forum in 1999: Functions such

as real-time video writing, additional video writing, editing, etc. have been standard-

ized, based on the standard of read-only DVD-Video.

Compatible Devices and Future Movement

Since the DVD-RAM disc used in this DVD camcorder conforms to the newest stan-

dards of DVD-RAM Book 2.1 and DVD video recording, it cannot be used with most

DVD players and DVD-RAM drives available on the market as of third-quarter 2000.

However, some DVD players and some DVD drives to be marketed in the future will

comply with playback and reading/writing of discs with these standards.

Available DVD-RAM Discs

There are two types of DVD-RAM disc: for video camera and for PCs. Be sure to use

8 cm DVD-RAM discs (1.4 GB on one side, 2.8 GB on both sides) noted for video

camera use (for AV) with this DVD camcorder.

Most discs for video camera use (for AV) can be removed from their cartridges for

recording. Some discs for PC, however, cannot be removed from their cartridges,

and some can be removed but recording cannot be made on them. For details, read

the instruction sheet provided with discs or consult the disc maker.

Examples of discs that cannot be used on this DVD camcorder:

8 cm DVD-RAM discs for PC, CD, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, MO, MD, iD, floppy disks,

etc.

DVD-RAM Discs

Initializing (formatting) DVD-RAM Discs

This DVD camcorder can use only DVD-RAM discs for AV formatted in accordance

with the UDF 2.01 file system : No recording can be made on an unformatted disc.

See “Initializing DVD-RAM Disc” on page 136 for the initializing procedure.

Handling DVD-RAM Disc

•

When the DVD-RAM disc is used for an extended period of time, the temperature

will increase because of the heat inside the DVD camcorder: Be careful when

removing the disc.

•

The DVD-RAM disc is a very delicate recording medium. Leave the disc in the

cartridge when using it in this DVD camcorder.

Do not remove the disc from the cartridge unless needed, and do not open the

shutter of cartridge.

•

Be sure not to touch disc surfaces.

Take great care so as not to scratch or stain disc.

Be careful not to allow the cartridge with disc to fall.

Be careful not to allow condensation.

To store disc cartridge, insert it in plastic case provided.

Do not place the disc cartridge in following places:

•

Where exposed to direct sunlight for a long time.

Where the humidity is high, or in dusty place.

Where exposed to heat from heater, etc.

Where there may be condensation.

About Stored Data

If you handle or use the DVD-RAM disc incorrectly, the recorded data may be lost.

Hitachi cannot be responsible for damages from loss of recorded data.

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Removing DVD-RAM Disc from Cartridge

The DVD-RAM disc used with this DVD camcorder can be removed from the car-

tridge and used with DVD-RAM drives, DVD players and DVD recorders that are com-

patible with 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Refer to the disc instruction sheet for details on

how to remove disc from cartridge.

Perform the following to remove the disc provided:

Removing the disc

1. Release the lock pins of cartridge.

The two lock pins are at the bottom left corners

of sides A and B.

①

②

Use a fine tipped pen to slide the lock pin in the direction of arrow ①, and then

turn it in the direction of arrow ②to release it.

2. While pushing the release levers from

both sides inward, hold the center of

disc tray and pull it out to the front.

Replacing the disc in cartridge

1. Insert the disc into car-

tridge.

2. Fit in the disc tray until a

click is heard.

Indication of

side

mark facing up

DVD-RAM Discs

Tip:

• The side that will be recorded when SIDE A of disc faces

the hand strap is the opposite side to the "SIDE A"

indication.

side A

indication of

disc

Laser

Surface to

be recorded

Cautions:

• When recording special events, be sure to use a new disc which has never been removed from

cartridge.

• Most generally available 8 cm DVD-RAM discs can be removed from cartridges if they are for video

cameras; However, before removing disc from cartridge, read the instruction sheet provided with the

disc or consult the disc maker.

Take care with the following when handling the removed disc:

• Be sure not to touch disc surfaces.

• Be careful not to drop the disc removed from cartridge.

• Be sure not to bend the disc.

• Do not leave the disc outside the cartridge.

• Do not subject the disc to heat.

• Do not write on disc with a ball-point pen or pencil.

• Be sure not to wipe disc surfaces with thinner, water or anti-static agent.

Use dry, soft cloth to lightly wipe off dust or dirt that adheres to the disc. Never use solvents to clean

the disc.

• If the disc is removed from cartridge and the data stored by this DVD camcorder is rewritten on devices

other than this DVD camcorder, recording or playback may not be normal, or Disc Navigation may not

operate normally, when the disc replaced in cartridge is used on this DVD camcorder again.

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• The cartridge protects the surfaces of disc on which high-density recording is possible. Once removed

from cartridge, the disc can be replaced in the cartridge and used with this DVD camcorder, but be sure

to observe the following:

• Before replacing the disc in cartridge, make sure that disc surfaces are not scratched, and that no

dirt or fingerprint adheres to them.

• Do not record, edit or delete on the disc when scratches, dirt or fingerprints cannot be removed even

if disc surface is cleaned.

• When replacing the disc in cartridge, insert it until a click is heard.

• Writing similar to recording is be performed even with simple editing or deletion. Make sure that

editing or deletion has been securely performed with the disc removed from cartridge.

Write-protect tabs

The DVD-RAM disc cartridge has

write-protect tabs to prevent overwrit-

ing on recorded data. Make sure that

Side A

the write-protect tab is set to the side

Side B

where recording is possible.

Recording not possible

Recording possible

Cautions:

• Dust, scratches or dirt on the disc surface may cause block

noise because of the principle of disc recording. This does not

indicate a fault. Be careful when handling the disc so that no

dirt or fingerprints adheres to the disc.

• This DVD camcorder has a function that allows recording,

avoiding portions of the disc with dust, scratches or dirt [The

DVD camcorder sets to pause (

) status and automatically

restarts recording ( )]. This will interrupt recording for

Block noises

several seconds to several minutes, and multiple thumbnails

will be created (see p. 98) in one recording as shown in the

figure. In this case, the recordable time will decrease.

(Two or more thumbnails may be

created even in one recording.)

Setups

Before starting setups, make sure that you have all accessories, referring to

page 26.

When using the DVD camcorder outdoors, you will usually have to use a

battery to power the DVD camcorder. First, while charging the battery, set up

the DVD camcorder for recording.

Setting up the battery......................................................... 40

Using DVD camcorder with AC adapter/charger ................. 45

Setting up the DVD camcorder............................................ 47

Setting date and time ......................................................... 52

Setting up the infrared remote control.................................. 54

Using the infrared remote control ........................................ 55

Setting Up the Battery

The DZ-BP16 battery pack provided with this DVD camcorder has not been charged

at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD camcorder.

Caution

• Be sure to use the DZ-BP16 or DZ-BP28 battery exclusively for the DVD camcorder: Using other

batteries could cause the DVD camcorder to malfunction, or result in fire.

Charging Battery

Use the provided AC adapter/charger to charge the battery.

Cautions

• Charging will not be possible if the DC power cable is left connected to the AC adapter/charger:

Disconnect the DC power cable when charging the battery.

• Charge the battery at ambient temperature of 50-86 °F (10-30 °C).

• Be sure to use the ACP1 AC adapter/charger to charge the battery: Using a charger other than that

specified could cause electric shock or fire.

1. Insert the power cable plug into the AC input jack (AC IN) of AC

adapter/charger.

2. Connect the plug on the other end of power cable to AC outlet.

The POWER indicator on the AC adapter/charger will light.

Battery pack

Terminal section

AC adapter/charger

POWER

CHG.

100%

Power cable

Setting Up the Battery

3. Attach the battery to the AC adapter/charger.

Orient the terminal section of battery toward the DC OUT of AC adapter/charger,

and while fitting the battery onto the charger, slide it in the direction of the arrow.

The CHG. indicator on AC adapter/charger will blink, and charging will start. (If

charge remains on the battery, the 80% indicator may light.)

Blinking of the CHG. indicator will change to a steady light after charging has

started. When the battery has been fully charged, the 100% indicator will light.

Continuously recordable time on camcorder with fully charged battery

The reference for DVD camcorder recordable time with fully charged battery is be-

tween 40 and 60 minutes (with model DZ-BP16) or between 70 and 100 minutes

(with model DZ-BP28):

DZ-BP16

approx. 105 minutes

DZ-BP28 (sold separately)

approx. 180 minutes

When using viewfinder

(in FINE mode)

When using LCD monitor

(in FINE mode)

When using viewfinder

(in STND mode)

When using LCD monitor

(in STND mode)

approx. 90 minutes

approx. 125 minutes

approx. 105 minutes

approx. 150 minutes

approx. 215 minutes

approx. 180 minutes

Without any extraordinary operation, such as zooming:

The continuously DVD camcorder recordable time in the above table shows the time

available when the DVD camcorder 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 recordable time with a fully charged

battery is between 40 and 60 minutes (with model DZ-BP16) or between 70 and 100

minutes (with model DZ-BP28), and prepare the type and number of batteries to

allow for the time you are planning to record on the DVD camcorder.

Note that the battery discharges faster in cold places.

The time taken for charging the battery is as follows (at normal temperature):

DZ-BP16

DZ-BP28 (sold separately)

approx. 90 minutes

approx. 170 minutes

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Cautions

• During and after charging, the battery will be warm, but this does not indicate a fault.

• If the POWER indicator on AC adapter/charger blinks, remove the battery once, and then reattach it. If

the POWER indicator still blinks, the battery may be faulty.

• If the ambient temperature is a little too high or low, the CHG. indicator or CHG.80 indicator on AC

adapter/charger will blink at 6-second intervals. In this case, charging is possible, but it will take

longer than usual.

• If the ambient temperature is too low or too high, the CHG. indicator or CHG.80 indicator on AC

adapter/charger will blink at one-second intervals, showing that charging will not be possible.

Attaching Battery to DVD Camcorder

Caution

• Make sure that the battery is securely attached: Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to fall,

resulting in damage.

1. Pull out the viewfinder fully and raise it.

2. Align the top of battery with the top sur-

face of battery attachment platform of

DVD camcorder.

3. While fitting the battery onto the DVD

camcorder, slide it downward until a

click is heard.

2 · 3

Removing Battery

After using the DVD camcorder, remove the battery from it.

Cautions

• For safety, be sure to turn the DVD camcorder off before attaching or removing the battery.

• If the battery remains attached, minute level current will flow even if the DVD camcorder is off, and

the battery will discharge.

Setting Up the Battery

1. Turn the DVD camcorder off.

2. Fully pull out the viewfinder and raise it.

PUSH

3. While holding the Battery eject button

above the battery attachment platform,

slide the battery upward to remove it.

Battery remaining level indicator:

When the battery is used to power the DVD camcorder, the battery remaining level ap-

pears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen, and in the information LCD as follows:

Fully charged

Nearly empty

(Blinks)

White portion shows

remaining level.

The battery remaining level display in the information LCD is different from the above

(see p. 63).

Tips for Skillful Use of Battery

Be sure to use the specified battery (DZ-BP16 or DZ-BP28):

Using other batteries could cause faulty DVD camcorder operation, or possibly a fire.

Charge the battery immediately before using the DVD camcorder:

If a charged battery is stored, it will discharge on its own; therefore, it is recom-

mended that you charge the battery shortly before using the DVD camcorder, such as

on the day before you plan to use it. You do not need to completely discharge the

battery before charging it.

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Store the battery in a dark, cool place:

If you store it in a place where the temperature is high, the battery life will be short-

ened. Especially be sure not to store the battery in an environment (in a closed ve-

hicle) over 140 °F (60 °C): Neglecting this could damage the battery.

When you do not use DVD camcorder for a prolonged period of time:

It is recommended that you fully charge the battery once a year, attach it to the DVD

camcorder and use it up; then remove the battery and store it in a cool place again.

Battery life:

The battery can be repeatedly charged and used, but will eventually be dead: The

battery life varies greatly depending on the ambient environment and how often the

DVD camcorder is used. If the usable time of DVD camcorder with a fully charged

battery is noticeably short, the battery is probably dead: Purchase a new battery.

Disposing of the dead battery:

Dispose of battery safety in accordance with local laws. Do not dispose of in fire.

Using charge marker:

Store batteries so that the charge marker ( ) can be seen: Uncharged batteries can

●

thus be easily identified.

Charge marker

Be sure not to do the following:

•

Short-circuit battery terminals.

Disassemble or modify the battery.

Throw the battery into fire.

D A N G ER

Useing DVD Camcorder with AC Adapter/Charger

Using DVD Camcorder with AC Adapter/

Charger

Power the DVD camcorder from AC outlet when using it for a long time indoors, such

as performing various settings on it, playing back recorded video, editing data files,

transferring the data to your PC, etc.

Caution

• Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACP1) to power the DVD camcorder. Using other

AC adapters could cause electric shock or result in fire.

1. Attach the terminal device of provided DC power cable to the bat-

tery attachment platform on DVD camcorder.

Align the top of terminal device with the top of battery attachment platform, and,

while fitting it onto the DVD camcorder, slide it downward until a click is heard.

2. Insert the other small plug of DC power cable into DC OUT jack of

AC adapter/charger.

3. Insert the power cable plug into the AC input jack (AC IN) of AC

adapter/charger.

4. Connect the plug on the other end of power cable to AC outlet.

The POWER indicator on AC adapter/charger will light.

AC adapter/charger

DC power cable

Power cable

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AC 200-240V

AC Plug Adapter (not supplied)

Note:

The AC adapter can be used around the world. An AC plug adapter is required in some foreign

countries. If you need one purchase it from your Hitachi distributor.

Caution

• If the POWER indicator on AC adapter/charger does not light when it is plugged into AC outlet, unplug

the AC adapter/charger from the AC outlet, wait for a few moments, and then plug it into the AC outlet

again. If the POWER indicator still does not light, the AC adapter/charger may be faulty. Unplug it

from the AC outlet and consult your dealer.

Setting Up the DVD Camcorder

Inserting DVD-RAM disc

With this DVD camcorder the recorded video and audio are stored on the DVD-RAM

disc.

The 8 cm DVD-RAM disc for AV (provided) is already formatted: When using an

uninitialized DVD-RAM disc, it must be formatted (see p. 136).

1. Make sure that the DVD camcorder is

turned off.

The red indicator at the center of POWER switch

is off.

POWER

2. Press down the EJECT button: The

cover of disc insertion block (hand

strap) will slightly open.

EJECT

3. Gently open the cover by hand until it

stops.

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4. Insert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge into

the disc guide, so that the side of disc

you want to record faces the hand strap

(see p.37), with the disc shutter towards

the video lens.

Disc guide

Hand

strap

The cartridge will stop once midway: Firmly push

it in until it stops.

Shutter

Caution:

• The DVD-RAM disc has an orientation: If it is forcibly inserted from the wrong direction, the DVD

camcorder or cartridge could be damaged.

5. Gently push the section indicated

"PUSH" on the cover of disc insertion

block (hand strap), to close the cover.

Caution:

• The cover cannot be closed unless the disc is correctly inserted.

If the cover does not close, remove the disc and reinsert it.

6. Push down the POWER switch to turn

the DVD camcorder on.

When the DVD camcorder is turned on, an image

will appear in the viewfinder and disc recognition

will start. After approximately 25 seconds, the DVD

camcorder will enter the recording pause status.

Make sure of the remaining space on disc, refer-

(In case of movie)

ring to indicators "remaining recordable time/num-

ber of recordable stills" described in "Information

Display during Recording", p. 62.

Cautions:

It will take more time than usual after the disc is inserted before recording can begin in the following

cases:

• When the cover of disc insertion block is open

• When the date changes (first recording of a day)

• When the temperature changes at least 50 °F (10 °C) from the previous recording status

• When a disc with scratches, dirt or fingerprints is inserted

Setting Up the DVD Camcorder

Removing DVD-RAM Disc

1. Press down the POWER switch to turn

the DVD camcorder off.

The red indicator at the center of POWER switch

will go out.

A click will be heard, which means that the

disc is unlocked and can be removed.

POWER

Cautions:

• Do not remove the battery or AC adapter/charger until

the beep sound is heard twice.

• Turn the POWER switch off. Do not remove the battery to turn

the DVD camcorder off: If you do this, the disc cannot be

removed.

2. Push down the EJECT button: The cover

of disc insertion block (hand strap) will

open slightly.

EJECT

3. Gently open the cover until it stops.

When the cover is fully open, the disc will slightly

come out from the disc guide, and stop.

Caution:

• Do not remove the DVD-RAM disc with the battery attachment

platform of DVD camcorder facing down: Disc could fall out.

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4. Remove the DVD-RAM disc.

Disc guide

Caution:

Be careful when removing the disc, since the temperature at

the shutter will be very high.

Hand

strap

Shutter

5. Gently push the section indicated

"PUSH" on the cover of disc insertion

block (hand strap), to close the cover.

Tip:

• Even when the DVD camcorder is turned on, holding down the small projection at the center of

EJECT button at least 2 seconds will unlock the disc (a click will be heard) when the DVD

camcorder is not in recording status, and the disc can be removed. (The EJECT indicator on the

LCD screen or in the viewfinder will change from white to pink at this time.) However, it is

recommended that you turn the DVD camcorder off before inserting or removing disc, to

prevent misoperation.

Cautions:

• Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could

cause malfunctions.

• If the DVD-RAM disc cannot be removed, use the AC adapter/charger, etc. to power the DVD

camcorder, turn the POWER switch on/off (making sure by the sound that the disc is unlocked), and

remove the disc.

• If you push down the EJECT button, the DVD-RAM disc will not come out until it completely stops

rotating. After the lock release sound is heard, wait for a few moments and then push down the EJECT

button again.

• If you wish to remove the disc immediately after inserting it in the locked position, close the cover

once, and then open it to remove the disc.

Setting Up the DVD Camcorder

DVD-RAM disc storage capacity

The movies and stills that can be recorded on an 8 cm DVD-RAM disc used in this

DVD camcorder are as follows: Prepare discs according to the scheduled recording

time and conditions.

Recordable time of movies on DVD-RAM disc

Movie quality mode

Recordable time

FINE (MPEG2, approx. 6 Mbps)

STND (MPEG2, approx. 3 Mbps)

approx. 30 minutes/side

approx. 60 minutes/side

Tip:

• When recording only movies (containing video and audio)

Number of recordable stills on DVD-RAM disc:

Up to 999 stills per side (when recording only stills)

If free space of disc remains after 999 stills are recorded, recording of movie will still

be possible: Set the RECORDING MODE switch to movie, and perform recording.

Thumbnails can be created for up to 999 scenes.

Although recording of over 999 scenes is possible, new thumbnails cannot be cre-

ated (see p. 98 for scenes.).

Setting Date and Time

Set the current date and time correctly so that the date and time you make a record-

ing can be recorded correctly.

Setting the correct date and time will allow you to store the correct information on

recording.

(The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have

already set.)

1. Turn the DVD camcorder on.

While holding down the button at the center of

POWER switch, push the switch down.

When the DVD camcorder is first turned on, the

date will be "12:00AM 1/1/2000".

POWER

2. Press the MENU button in the recording pause mode to display the

menu screen.

3. Use the Select dial to choose "DATE/

TIME " and then "DATE SET".

"BACK" is being highlighted.

4. Turn the Select dial to choose "SET" and

then press the Select dial.

The date and time will appear, and "12" will be

highlighted and blinking.

(The digit that blinks first depends on the date dis-

play format. The digit on the left end of the time

will blink.)

Setting Date and Time

5. If the display is correct, press the Select

dial.

To correct the minutes, turn the Select dial to

change them and then press the Select dial.

Blinking will move to the AM/PM digit.

(The movement of blinking depends on the date

display format. Blinking will move from the digit

on the left end of the time in sequence.)

6. Perform the same procedure to correct

the AM/PM, month, day and year.

After setting the last digit, press the Select dial:

"OK?" will blink.

Tip:

• If you make a mistake during the setting, turn the Select

dial to change to "SET" while "OK?" is blinking and then press the Select dial: You can start

over from the beginning.

7. Press the Select dial to again enter the date/time, and then press

the MENU button.

The menu screen will turn off.

To set the time to match the time signal

Set the minutes slightly ahead of the current minute, and make "OK?" blink. While

checking the time signal on TV or telephone, press the Select dial at the moment the

set time is reached.

Caution

• You can change the display format of date and time: See “Changing Display Format of Date and Time”

on page 132.

Charging the built-in battery:

This DVD camcorder incorporates a battery to back up the date and time.

Connect the AC adapter/charger or charged battery to the DVD camcorder once

every two months, and leave the connection status for at least 24 hours with camcorder

power turned off: The built-in battery will be charged.

Setting Up the Infrared Remote Control

Insert two “AA” batteries into the infrared remote control to use it. The remote control

can control the DVD camcorder from a distance of up to approximately 18 feet (5 m).

Caution

• If the batteries are dead, pressing buttons on remote control will not operate the DVD camcorder:

Replace the batteries.

1. Push the tab on the back of remote con-

trol to open the battery compartment lid.

2. Insert two batteries according to the po-

larity indications in battery compart-

ment.

3. Close the battery compartment lid.

Using the Infrared Remote Control

Point the remote control at the infrared receiver on the DVD camcorder to operate the

DVD camcorder. The remote controllable distance is approximately 18 feet (5 m).

10°

15°

Cautions

• When using the remote control, make sure that the infrared receiver of DVD camcorder is not exposed

to direct sunlight or intense light. If the infrared receiver of DVD camcorder is subjected to light

stronger than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD camcorder cannot be operated by

remote control.

• If there is an obstacle between the remote control and infrared receiver of DVD camcorder, remote

control may not be possible.

• This DVD camcorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc.

with the remote control code set to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD camcorder will also be operated

by the remote control: To prevent this, change the remote control code of the VCR.

Recording

Two recording modes are available on this DVD camcorder: movie and still.

Here we will explain the methods for each recording and various functions.

Basic handling of DVD camcorder ...................................... 58

Recording movie ............................................................... 66

Useful functions during recording of movie .......................... 71

Recording stills ................................................................. 82

Basic Handling of DVD Camcorder

Holding DVD Camcorder

1. Insert your right hand from the bottom

of DVD camcorder 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 hand strap to best fit your hand.

Adjust the length of hand strap so that the DVD

camcorder is stable when you press the REC button

with your thumb.

Cautions

• Do not adjust the hand strap while holding the DVD

camcorder: Doing this could cause the DVD camcorder to fall

and be damaged.

• Do not lift the DVD camcorder by holding the viewfinder or

LCD monitor: If the viewfinder or LCD monitor comes off, the

DVD camcorder will fall.

Basic handling of DVD camcorder

Turning DVD Camcorder On

1. While pressing the button at the center

of POWER switch, push the switch

down.

The red indicator of the button will light.

The DVD camcorder starts to recognize the

disc, and after approximately 25 seconds, it

will enter the recording pause status.

POWER

Viewing Subject through Viewfinder

1. Fully extend the viewfinder.

Eye cup

2. Adjust the angle of viewfinder as you

like, and fit your eye to the Eye cup.

Caution

• If the LCD monitor is open, the viewfinder will be off.

• If the viewfinder is not fully extended, subject image will not

be focused.

If the image is blurred:

You can adjust the focus to suit your eyesight. Adjust

the diopter control under the Eye cup so that the sub-

ject image can be seen clearly.

Diopter control

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Opening LCD Monitor

If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. If the

monitor is open, the viewfinder will be off.

1. Press the OPEN button to open the LCD

monitor.

OPEN button

The LCD monitor can be opened up to approxi-

mately 115°.

approx.115°

2. Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical

angle so that you can see the screen

easily.

Caution

• Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90 ° before

changing its vertical angle.

LCD monitor movable range:

The LCD monitor can be opened up to approximately

115°.

If the LCD monitor is open more than approximately

90°, it can be tilted down as much as 90°, and can

also be tilted up and turned up to 180° (see “Record-

ing an Image of Yourself” on page 76).

Basic handling of DVD camcorder

When the LCD screen is dim:

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

1. Press the LCD BRIGHT button.

The "BRT" indicator will light on the screen.

(The indicator will go out in approximately 3 sec-

onds.)

Screen brightness adjustment

2. Turn the Select dial to adjust the screen

brightness.

Turning the Select dial will change the brightness

of LCD screen and also move the position of “BRT”

bar scale.

LCD BRIGHT

PUSH

Closing LCD Monitor

1. Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure

to reset it at right angles to the DVD

camcorder.

Replace it on the DVD camcorder until a click is

heard.

Cautions

• Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to the DVD

camcorder before closing it or replacing it on the DVD

camcorder with its screen facing outside. If the LCD monitor is

tilted, it cannot be closed to the DVD camcorder.

• If the LCD monitor is not securely locked to the DVD

camcorder, no image will appear in the viewfinder.

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On-screen Information when Recording

Various types of information on recording will appear

superimposed on the image you view in the viewfinder

or on the LCD screen.

This information is only for checking the conditions

of recording: It will not be superimposed on the re-

corded image.

Information Display During Recording

Program AE mode

SPORTS

When focusing manually

: When white balance is held

: When microphone filter is on

PORTRAIT

SPOTLIGHT

SURF & SNOW

: When flash always emits light

: When flash does not emit

light at all

Status of camcorder ****

: During recording

: During recording pause

: While flash is being charged

Electronic

image stabilizer ON

(No display) ***

Recording mode

: Movie

Recording time

Remaining recordable

minutes (when

: Still

recording movies)

Remaining number of

recordable stills

When operating zoom

(When recording stills)

(When digital zoom is on)

When adjusting exposure

Battery remaining level

　　　　＊＊＊＊

When adjusting

LCD brightness

Message

Movie quality mode

: High video quality

: Standard quality

Interval/Self-timer

Current time

Current date

No remaining time will be displayed with a write-protected disc. If no disc is in the DVD camcorder, the DVD mark and

remaining time will not appear.

The displayed number of stills is for reference: The decreasing number may not be correct, depending on recording

conditions.

When no disc is in the DVD camcorder, or disc has not yet been initialized, write-protected disc or disc with no remaining

time is inserted.

***

**** The DVD camcorder status and remaining battery level indicators do not have color with images from AV input/output jack.

Basic handling of DVD camcorder

Switching the information display mode

You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:

•

Full display mode: All types of information will appear.

•

Minimum display mode: Only the recording mode, status display and warning will

appear.

1. Press the DISPLAY button.

The full and minimum display modes will alternate.

Tip:

• The DVD camcorder does not record the recording date/

time as a part of image. However, the information when

recording will be recorded with image as data, which can

be checked during playback. (See "Information during

playback", p. 97).

DISPLAY

Display in Information LCD

The basic information is always displayed in the information LCD monitor even if the

LCD monitor is closed: You can check it any time.

Battery remaining level

Recording mode

Movie

Still

Remaining free space on disc appears

during recording.

RECORDING MODE

When self-timer is being set

When flash always emits light

When flash does not emit light at all

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Buttons and Switches Used When Recording

(1) Zoom lever

(2) REC button

(3) PROG AE button

(4) EXPOSURE button

(5) FOCUS button

(6) MENU button

(7) Select dial

(8) RECORDING MODE switch

(1) Zoom lever

(5) FOCUS button

Slide the lever to "T" control side for

telephoto, or "W" control side for

wide-angle.

To switch to manual focus. After

pressing FOCUS, use the select dial

to adjust the focus. Pressing FOCUS

again will restore auto focus.

(2) REC button

(6) MENU button

To start recording of movie. Press-

ing REC again will terminate record-

ing.

(This button will not function in the

still recording mode.)

To display the menu screen for set-

ting camera functions. Pressing

MENU again will switch off the menu

screen.

The menu screen will appear even if

no disc is in the DVD camcorder.

(3) PROG AE button

To switch the shooting mode be-

tween full auto mode (no display) and

program AE mode. Turning the se-

lect dial up will switch the program

AE mode from SPORTS, PORTRAIT,

SPOTLIGHT to SURF&SNOW.

(7) Select dial

To adjust program AE, exposure,

focus, and LCD screen brightness.

This can also be used for setting

menu items.

(4) EXPOSURE button

(8) RECORDING MODE switch

Press this button and then use the

To switch the recording mode be-

select dial to adjust the exposure.

tween movie and still.

This switch can be operated during

recording, but no switching will occur.

Basic handling of DVD camcorder

Focusing When Recording Movie

This DVD camcorder automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto-

focus).

When the DVD camcorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set.

Focusing range

•

On T (tele) side: approximately 3.6 feet (1 m) from lens surface to infinity

•

On W (wide) side: approximately 3/8” (1 cm) from lens surface to infinity

Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see p.

74):

(1) Objects not in the center of (2) Objects that are far and near

screen at the same time

(3) Objects lit by neon sign,

spotlight, etc. which glares or

emits strong light

(6) Objects with little variation in

brightness, such as white wall

(7) Dark objects

(4) Object behind glass with water (5) Objects moving rapidly

droplets, dirt on it

Recording Movie

1. Make sure that the recording mode is set to

has not been specified, set the RECORD-

ING MODE switch to

2. Monitor the image you want to record

in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen,

and press the REC button: Recording

will start.

Pressing REC again during recording will set the

DVD camcorder to the recording pause status.

REC

ACCESS

Cautions:

• Take care that power is not interrupted while the ACCESS

indicator is blinking.

• The minimum recordable time of movie is approximately 3 seconds.

Tip:

• For various functions available during recording of movie, see “Useful Functions during

Recording of Movie” on page 71.

3. When recording is finished, turn the DVD camcorder off.

Caution:

• Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any

defect.

Recording Movie

Power save and discharge of battery

When the DVD camcorder is left in the recording pause status for approximately 5

minutes, it will automatically turn off. Turn the DVD camcorder on again to restart

recording.

You can cancel power save and change the time until the DVD camcorder automati-

cally turns off to approximately 30 minutes (see “Releasing Power Save/Changing Off

Time” on page 131).

Even during recording pause, battery power is consumed at the same level as during

recording. Especially when power save has been released, turn the DVD camcorder

off if possible, except during recording.

Zooming

This DVD camcorder can zoom in on subject up to 12 times optically multiplied by 4

times digitally.

1. Slide the Zoom lever to "T" control side,

and the subject image will gradually be-

come telescopic: Slide to "W" control

side, and the image will widen.

If the digital zoom is specified "ON" (see p. 68),

continuously pressing the Zoom lever "T" control

will switch to digital zoom midway.

Recording in wide area

Recording enlarged image

Tips:

• When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out of focus.

• When digital zoom is engaged, the image quality will be slightly rougher.

• If the zoom ratio is frequently changed at short intervals, the recorded image will be unclear.

Zoom Up

Digital zoom range

1 X

12 X

13 X

48 X

Zoom back

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Switching Digital Zoom Off

When the Zoom lever T control is held down, digital zoom will automatically start

when optical 12X zoom range is exceeded. When digital zoom is engaged, the image

quality will be a little rougher, so if you do not need digital zoom, you can switch it off

by the following procedure:

You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM button on remote control to switch the digital

zoom setting.

1. Press the MENU button in the recording

pause status.

The menu screen will appear and “CAMERA

SETUP” will be highlighted.

Caution:

• Pressing MENU during recording will not display the menu

screen.

2. Press the Select dial.

PUSH

Recording Movie

The menu screen for setting camera functions will

appear.

Tips:

• When the LCD monitor is open, you can use the cursor,

MENU and ENTER buttons in place of the Select dial to

operate the menu.

DISC

VIGATION

DELETE

HIFT

ENTER

CANCEL

DISPLAY

LCD BRIGHT

RESET

3. Turn the Select dial to move the high-

light to "D. ZOOM", and then press the

Select dial.

Option will be next to D. ZOOM: "ON" is being

highlighted.

4. Turn the Select dial to highlight "OFF",

and then press the Select dial.

The menu screen for setting camera functions will

be restored, and "D. ZOOM OFF" has been speci-

fied.

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5. Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will disappear.

Tips:

• If you want to set another menu item, select it instead of pressing MENU in step 5.

• You can check D.ZOOM ON or OFF by reviewing the on-screen information.

• The pointer of zoom indicator shows whether the DVD camcorder is in the optical 12X zoom

range or in the digital 4X zoom range.

When D.ZOOM is OFF:

Ｗ

When D.ZOOM is ON:

Ｗ

Digital zoom range

D.ZOOM ON or OFF setting will be stored in memory even if the DVD camcorder is

turned off.

Useful Functions during Recording of Movie

Selecting shooting mode to match the subject

(switching program AE mode)

This DVD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to

the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of the five

modes to suit the subject conditions, recording environment or purpose of filming.

Sports mode (SPORTS)

This mode reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects, such as in golf

or tennis.

Portrait mode (PORTRAIT)

This mode makes a subject, such as a person or an animal, stand out from a blurred

background.

Spotlight mode (SPOTLIGHT)

This mode prevents overexposure of subject portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes

the subject, as in a wedding or on stage.

Surf and snow mode (SURF & SNOW)

This mode 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.

Full auto mode (no message appears on screen)

The DVD camcorder automatically judges the subject and surrounding environment

for optimum recording.

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Switching shooting mode:

1. Press the PROG AE button in recording

pause status.

Pressing the button will switch the shooting mode

between program AE mode (4-type) and full auto

mode.

2. Turn the Select dial to select the de-

sired program AE mode.

PROG.AE

PUSH

Turning the dial will switch the mode as fol-

lows:

「SPORTS」

「PORTRAIT」

「SPOTLIGHT」

「SURF&SNOW」

3. Press the Select dial.

The selected mode will be set.

The set AE mode will change from characters in white background to white char-

acters: To restore the full auto mode, press the PROG AE button twice.

The shooting mode set as above will be stored in memory even if the DVD camcorder

is turned off.

Tip:

• To restore the full auto mode from a program AE mode which has not been set, press the PROG

AE button.

Useful Functions during Recording of Movie

Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer

This DVD camcorder is equipped with an electronic image stabilizer function: When

you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the

recorded image.

Tips:

• It is recommended that you release electronic image stabilizer when using the DVD camcorder

on a desk or tripod.

• When electronic image stabilizer is activated, there will be a slight difference between the actual

movement and the movement on screen.

• Gross camera shake may not be corrected even if electronic image stabilizer is engaged.

• Electronic image stabilizer may not operate correctly when a conversion lens is used.

1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the

menu screen.

2. Use the Select dial to choose “CAMERA

SETUP” and then “EIS”.

Options will be next to EIS: “ON” is being high-

lighted.

3. Turn the Select dial to highlight “OFF”,

and then press the Select dial.

The menu screen for setting camera functions will

be restored, and “EIS OFF” has been specified.

4. Press the MENU button to switch off the menu screen.

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Checking EIS ON or OFF

You can check whether electronic image stabilizer is

engaged or not by reviewing the on-screen informa-

tion.

Electronic image stabilizer

Note that the setting of electronic image stabilizer will not change when the DVD

camcorder is turned off: After recording with EIS set to OFF, it is recommended that

you return the setting to “ON” and then turn the DVD camcorder off, unless you

always record with “OFF” setting.

This function is effective only when recording movies: It does not operate when re-

cording stills.

Manually Focusing Subject during Movie Recording

The DVD camcorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the center of

screen and automatically focuses on it. If you want to record by adding special effects

or focusing on a subject image off the center of screen, adjust the focus manually.

1. Press the FOCUS button in the record-

ing pause status.

FOCUS

“FOCUS” will appear on the screen.

Tip:

• Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus

and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will

appear on the screen.

Manual Focus indicator

Useful Functions during Recording of Movie

2. Slide the Zoom lever to "T" control side

to zoom in on subject.

Caution:

• Be sure to zoom up to your subject only when manually

focusing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the

wide-angle position, focus will be incorrect when you

zoom up to the subject.

3. While monitoring the subject image on

the screen, turn the Select dial to adjust

the focus.

4. Once the subject has been focused,

press the Select dial.

The adjusted focus will lock. "FOCUS" will

change from characters in white background

to white characters.

PUSH

To restore auto-focus from locked manual fo-

cus, press the FOCUS button twice.

5. Zoom the subject image down to the desired size, and then start

recording.

Tips

• Manual focus is released when the DVD camcorder is turned off. When you turn the DVD

camcorder on next time, auto focus will be restored.

• To return to auto-focus from manual focus not yet locked, press the FOCUS button.

Macro Recording

Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You

can shoot the subject as close as approximately 3/8” (1 cm) from the lens surface,

magnifying the image to fill the screen.

1. Point the DVD camcorder at the subject, and slide the Zoom lever

to "W" control side in the recording pause status.

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2. Bring the DVD camcorder close to the subject and start recording.

The subject will be focused automatically. To change the magnitude of subject

image, adjust the distance from the subject.

Tips:

• Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be focused, depending on the distance to the

subject.

• The amount of light tends to be insufficient during macro recording: If the subject image is too

dark, use additional lighting.

Recording an Image of Yourself

You can point the DVD camcorder at yourself, and record the image while monitoring

it on the LCD screen. Use the infrared remote control to operate the DVD camcorder.

1. Open the LCD monitor approximately

90 ° and turn it so the monitor screen

faces in the same direction as the lens.

2. Press the REC button on the DVD

camcorder or remote control to start re-

cording.

(See the description on self-timer on p. 88.)

Cautions:

• Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD monitor turned 180 ° in close contact with the DVD

camcorder body: Doing this could cause the DVD camcorder and LCD monitor to become hot.

• When the LCD monitor is turned 180 °, no image will appear in the viewfinder.

Useful Functions during Recording of Movie

Switching Movie Quality Mode.

You can switch the movie quality between "FINE" and "STND".

However, record critical subjects in the "FINE" mode.

Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is

distored under the recording conditions listed below: Pan the camcorder as slowly as

possible. (Block noise is likely to appear in the "STND" mode):

•

If there is a complicated pattern (trees, fence, etc.) in background (as in following

figure on left)

•

If the camcorder is panned or tilted greatly or rapidly

If subject is moving rapidly even when the camcorder is not moving

(Image when block-like noise occurs)

(Image without block-like noise)

1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the

menu screen.

2. Use the Select dial to choose “REC

SETUP” and then “V.QUALLTY”.

Options will be next to V. QUALITY: “FINE” is be-

ing highlighted.

3. Turn the Select dial to highlight “STND”,

and then press the Select dial.

The menu screen for setting record mode will be

restored, and “STND” has been specified.

4. Press the MENU button to switch off the menu screen.

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Checking movie quality mode

You can check whether movie quality mode is FINE or

STND by reviewing the on-screen information.

Movie quality mode

The setting of movie quality mode will not change when the DVD camcorder is turned

off. After recording with “STND”, it is recommended that you return the mode to

“FINE” and then turn the DVD camcorder off, unless you always record with “STND”.

Adjusting Exposure Manually

This DVD camcorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the

exposure. For special effects recording, you can also adjust the exposure manually.

1. Press the EXPOSURE button in the re-

cording pause status.

Tip:

• Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between manual

adjustment and auto exposure. With auto exposure, no

indication will appear on the screen.

EXPOSURE

The exposure indicator will appear on the screen.

Exposure indicator

2. While monitoring the subject image on the screen, turn the Select

dial to adjust the exposure.

3. After exposure adjustment is complete, press the Select dial.

The adjusted exposure will lock.

To return to automatic exposure from locked manual exposure, press the EXPO-

SURE button twice.

Useful Functions during Recording of Movie

4. Start recording.

Tips

• The exposure setting will be memorized even if the DVD camcorder is turned off.

• To return to automatic exposure from manual exposure not yet locked, press the EXPOSURE button.

White Balance (AUTO/HOLD)

With this DVD camcorder you can switch the white balance between AUTO and HOLD.

Mode

AUTO

HOLD

Status of camcorder

White balance is always adjusted automatically.

White balance at the time when HOLD is selected is held.

1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the

menu screen.

2. Use the Select dial to choose “CAMERA

SETUP” and then “W. BALANCE”.

Options will be next to W. BALANCE: “AUTO” is

being highlighted.

3. Turn the Select dial to highlight “HOLD”,

and then press the Select dial.

The menu screen for setting camera functions will

be restored, and “W. BALANCE HOLD” has been

specified.

4. Press the MENU button: The DVD camcorder will return to the re-

cording pause status.

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Checking white balance mode

You can check whether white balance mode is AUTO

or HOLD by reviewing the on-screen information: No

indication will appear when AUTO is specified.

White balance mode

The white balance setting will always be “AUTO” when the DVD camcorder is turned

off.

Recording Sound with External Microphone

Connect a high-performance microphone (generally available) to the external micro-

phone jack of this DVD camcorder: Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch

on the DVD camcorder and start recording.

For details on microphone, see “Major Specifications” on page 161.

AUDIO/VIDEO

EXT.MIC

DIGITAL

Caution:

Even if "MIC" appears on screen, the microphone filter does not operate for a microphone connected to

the external microphone jack.

Useful Functions during Recording of Movie

Reducing Wind Noise Picked Up by Microphone

When recording sound using the built-in microphone, you can reduce wind noise by

filtering it. Since the low-frequency components of sound input to the microphone

during recording are cut, the object sound will be easy to hear.

1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the

menu screen.

2. Choose "REC SETUP" and then "MIC

FILTER".

Options will be next to "MIC FILTER": "OFF" is

being highlighted.

3. Turn the Select dial to change the option

to "ON", and then press the Select dial.

The menu screen for setting record mode will be

restored, and "MIC FILTER ON" has been speci-

fied.

4. Press the MENU button to switch off the menu screen.

Checking microphone filter setting

Microphone filter indicator

You can check the on setting of microphone filter by

reviewing on-screen information: MIC will appear for

ON setting, and no indication will appear for OFF set-

ting.

The microphone filter setting will be held in memory

until it is changed even after the DVD camcorder is

turned off.

Recording Stills

1. Turn the DVD camcorder on and set the

RECORDING MODE switch to

2. Make sure that

monitor screen.

appears on the

Tip:

Still recording mode

• When switched to still recording, the image in the

viewfinder or on the LCD screen will be rougher than

during movie recording, but this will not affect the

recorded image.

Number of recordable stills

3. Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD), and operate

the Zoom lever as needed to adjust the size of subject image.

The zoom operation is the same as when recording a movie. See “Zooming” on

page 67. You can also switch off digital zoom (see p. 68).

4. Press the PHOTO button (shutter) half way:

The operating sound will be heard twice.

The DVD camcorder automatically focuses on the

subject at the center of screen (when auto focus is

selected).

5. Press the PHOTO button all the way in.

The screen will dim once( DVD will blink), and

then the recorded still will be displayed.

6. When message "DISC ACCESS" disap-

pears, recording of still will be complete.

It will take approximately 10 seconds to store the data of one recorded still, after

which another still is recordable.

Recording Stills

7. When recording is finished, turn the DVD camcorder off.

The DVD camcorder will also turn off automatically when approximately 5 minutes

have elapsed in the recording pause status. (See “Power save and discharge of

battery” on p. 67). You can also release power save and change the time until the

DVD camcorder automatically turns off (see p. 131).

Information on Still Recording and Various Functions

Recording subject away from the center of screen:

1. Press the PHOTO button half way while

placing the subject at the center of

screen.

2. While holding PHOTO button, pan the

DVD camcorder until your desired com-

position is obtained.

3. Press the button all the way in.

You can also manually focus on the subject (see p. 89).

Image quality:

The quality of JPEG stills recordable on this DVD camcorder is 1280 x 960 pixels only.

The quality of still recording cannot be switched.

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Switching of program AE mode:

With still recording, you can also select one of 5 types of shooting mode in which the

shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted automatically.

For switching of program AE mode, see “Selecting shooting mode to match the sub-

ject” on page 71.

Tip:

• Use the electronic flash function to record a subject lighted from rear, for a clearer still.

Shutter speed:

The DVD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed between 1/800 and 1/30

second according to the subject brightness. When the subject is darker, the shutter

speed will automatically be slower; therefore, be careful of camera shake.

During recording of stills, the electronic image stabilizer will not function.

Electronic flash:

You can use electronic flash in three ways: Flash automatically emits light when re-

cording a dark subject or a subject lit from rear; flash always emits light regardless of

the subject brightness; flash is not used even when recording a dark subject. When

the subject is darker, the shutter speed will automatically be slower; therefore, be

careful of camera shake.

It will take approximately 6 seconds to charge the power supply for flash after the

RECORDING MODE switch is set to still.

Setting

On-screen information

Manner for emitting light

AUTO

when PHOTO is pressed

Automatically emits light in dark

place or in a place lit from rear.

Always emits light regardless of

brightness

OFF

No light emission

Tip:

• Dark subjects may not be focused even if electronic flash is used. It is recommended that you

light a subject when recording in a dark place.

Setting Electronic Flash

1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the

menu screen.

Recording Stills

2. Use the Select dial to choose “CAMERA

SETUP” and then “FLASH”.

Options will be next to FLASH: “AUTO” is being

highlighted.

3. Turn the Select dial to switch the option

to “ON” (always emitting light) or “OFF”

(never emitting light), and then press the

select dial.

The menu screen for setting camera functions will

be restored, and “FLASH” has been changed to

“ON” or “OFF”.

4. Press the MENU button to switch off the

menu screen.

You can check the condition of flash function by

reviewing the on-screen information. No indication

will appear when “FLASH AUTO” is specified.

Flash

Tip:

• When the subject brightness is low with flash set to "AUTO" (automatically emits light), a flash

mark ( ) will appear on the screen when the PHOTO button is pressed half or all the way in.

Cautions:

• Flash automatically adjusts the amount of light to be emitted, but if the distance to subject is too far or

too near, the light amount adjustment may not be sufficient. The distance to subject that allows

optimum light amount adjustment varies depending on the subject, but is approximately 1.8 - 9.0 feet

(0.5 - 2.5 m).

• Set flash to "OFF" for macro still recording. When the subject is too near, white compression could occur.

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The setting of flash will not change when the DVD camcorder is turned off. After

recording with FLASH ON or OFF, it is recommended that you return the option to

AUTO and then turn the DVD camcorder off, unless you always record still with the

same flash setting.

Recording Functions Particular to Still

The following special recordings are available in digital still recording mode:

•

Interval recording

: Consecutive recording of stills is possible at an interval

that you specify: The interval can be set from approximately

30 seconds to approximately 5 minutes in 10-second

steps.

•

Self-timer recording : Same function as with ordinary cameras.

Recording will be made approximately 10 seconds after

the PHOTO button (shutter) is pressed.

With still recording, the following functions and recordings are also available in the

same manner as with movie recording:

•

Manual focus

Macro recording

Recording image of yourself

Recording by manually adjusting exposure

Recording by manually adjusting white balance

Interval Recording

Set the time interval for recording stills in advance (approximately 30 seconds to ap-

proximately 5 minutes in 10-second steps) and press the PHOTO button once: The

interval recording function allows you to record stills in succession at this interval. For

example, you can record stills of flowers blooming or sunset at a specified interval

and then choose your favorite stills from among them.

Caution

• Interval recording is possible only with stills.

1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the

menu screen.

Recording Stills

2. Use the Select dial to choose “REC

SETUP” and then “SELF. /INT.”.

Options will be next to SELF. /INT. : “OFF” is be-

ing highlighted.

3. Use the Select dial to choose “INT.”, and

then press the Select dial.

You can now set the recording interval.

4. Turn the Select dial to select the record-

ing interval, and then press the Select

dial.

The menu screen for setting record mode will be

restored, and “INT. 0:40” has been specified for

“SELF. /INT. ”.

5. Press the MENU button to switch off the

menu screen.

You can also check that interval recording has been

set by reviewing the on-screen information.

Interval recording

6. Press the PHOTO button: Interval recording will start.

Stills will be recorded in succession at the specified interval.

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7. Press the PHOTO button again to terminate interval recording.

The image when the PHOTO button is pressed last will not be recorded.

You can also press the STOP button in place of the PHOTO button to terminate

interval recording.

The interval recording mode is available at the specified interval while the DVD

camcorder is turned on. To release the interval recording, choose OFF on the menu

screen or turn the DVD camcorder off.

Cautions:

• The interval time in interval recording is a reference only, not an accurate time.

• Dark subjects may not be focused even if electronic flash is used. It is recommended that you light a

subject when recording in a dark place, or use manual focus to previously focus the subject.

Self-Timer Recording

You can record stills of yourself alone or with your family, friends, etc., using the self-

timer function, as with ordinary cameras. A still will be recorded approximately 10

seconds after the PHOTO button (shutter) is pressed.

1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the

menu screen.

2. Use the select dial to choose “REC

SETUP” and then “SELF./INT.”.

Options will be next to SELF. /INT. : “OFF” is be-

ing highlighted.

3. Turn the Select dial to change the option

to “SELF.”, and then press the Select

dial.

Recording Stills

The menu screen for setting record mode will be

restored, and “SELF. 0:10” has been specified for

“SELF. /INT. ”.

4. Press the MENU button to switch off the

menu screen.

You can also check that self-timer has been set by

reviewing the on-screen information.

Self-timer recording

5. Press the PHOTO button (shutter).

The tally indicator at the front of DVD camcorder will blink.

Approximately 10 seconds later, the shutter will open.

The self-timer mode is available while the DVD camcorder is turned on. To release it,

choose “OFF” on the menu screen or turn the DVD camcorder off.

To suspend self-timer, press the PHOTO button again before the shutter opens, or

press the STOP button.

Manually Focusing Subject during Still Recording

The DVD camcorder automatically focuses on the subject viewed at the center of

screen. You can also adjust the focus manually for special effects. The procedure for

manual focus in still recording is slightly different from that in movie recording.

1. Press the FOCUS button in the record-

ing pause status.

FOCUS

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“FOCUS” will appear on the screen.

Tip:

• Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus

and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will

appear on the screen.

2. While monitoring the subject image on the screen, turn the Select

dial to adjust the focus.

3. When the subject is focused, press the PHOTO Button.

With manual focus, you do not need to press the PHOTO button half way.

Manual focus will be released when the DVD camcorder is turned off.

Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings

You can immediately play back images recorded on the DVD camcorder, with

the DVD camcorder alone.

The built-in Disc Navigation tool allows you to do simple movie work with the

DVD camcorder alone, such as attaching titles, creating special effects for

stored movie and still, sorting the order of scenes, editing multiple scenes for

continuous playback, etc.

Playing back ..................................................................... 92

Using Disc Navigation ....................................................... 98

Starting Disc Navigation .............................................. 100

Buttons used for operating Disc Navigation ................... 101

Selecting a Scene ........................................................ 104

Playing back selected scenes using Disc Navigation ....... 106

Deleting scenes using menu screen ............................... 108

Playing back by skipping scenes (Skip) ......................... 109

Attaching title.............................................................. 111

Adding special effects.................................................. 114

Dividing movies........................................................... 116

Creating new play list .................................................. 119

Trouble messages ............................................................ 125

Playing Back

Buttons Used for Playback

With this DVD camcorder, operations similar to those with conventional camcorders

using tape, such as playback, rewind, fast forward, pause, are available.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Playback/pause button

Stop button

Forward search button

Reverse search button

Forward skip button

Reverse skip button

(1) Playback/pause button

(4) Reverse search button

Press this button during recording

pause after recording: The DVD

camcorder will play back the scene

recorded last from its first image.

Pressing during playback will acti-

vate fast back.

Pressing during pause will reverse

picture frame by frame. Hold down

for at least one second for reverse

slow motion.

(2) Stop button

To restore the recording pause sta-

tus or Disc Navigation screen.

(5) Forward skip button

To locate the start of following scene:

Press this button after pressing

SHIFT to display the last image of

the last scene on disc.

(3) Forward search button

Pressing during playback will acti-

vate fast forward.

Pressing during pause will advance

picture frame by frame. Hold down

for at least one second for forword

slow motion.

(6) Reverse skip button

To locate the start of preceding

event: Press this button after press-

ing SHIFT to locate the start of the

first scene on disc.

Playing Back

Immediately Checking Recorded Scene

You can check your recording immediately on the spot.

1. Press

in the recording pause status.

The DVD camcorder will enter the playback mode,

and playback will start from the first image of the

scene you have recorded last.

When the last image of scene is reached, it will

remain displayed.

2. Press

Playback will stop, and recording pause status

will be restored.

Press

to temporarily stop playback.

Cautions:

• Pressing immediately after recording a scene will allow you to review approximately the last 5

seconds of the scene you have last recorded. When playback is finished, the DVD camcorder will return

to the recording pause status, but this will function only when playback is engaged using the Disc

Navigation screen.

• Fade, wipe, B/W or skip set will not operate when using Disc Navigation with above playback: They

are effective only with playback using the Disc Navigation screen.

• If recording of a movie scene is restarted, the sound may be interrupted at the joint for approximately

0.1 second. If part of the movie is deleted and video is spliced, sound may also be interrupted for

approximately 0.5 seconds.

• Use Disc Navigation to play back a disc recorded on another recorder on this DVD camcorder(see p

98).

Tips

• Adjust the playback sound volume by turning the select dial. The VOL control buttons on

remote control can also be used.

• To temporarily stop playback, press

. Press

again to restart playback.

• To terminate playback, press

playback has been stopped.

. Pressing

will start playback from the position where

• Even if you stop playback midway, you do not need to locate the last image of the last scene on

disc before recording another scene: Whenever you start recording, the new scene will always

be recorded after the last recorded scene, without any overwriting.

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Searching for Scene You Want to Play Back

1. Press

once during playback.

The DVD camcorder will skip to the start of the

following scene, and start playback.

Press

first image of scene being played back.

Press once during playback of the portion

once during playback to return to the

within approximately 2 seconds from the start of

the scene: The DVD camcorder will return to the

start of the preceding scene (see p. 98 for scenes),

and start playback.

Press

once during playback pause of the por-

tion within approximately 1 second from the start

of the scene: The DVD camcorder will enter playback pause status at the start of

the preceding scene.

Tips:

• Hold down

for at least one second during playback to continuously locate the starts of

following scenes. If you find the desired image, release the button: Playback will start from that

point.

• Hold down

for at least one second during playback to continuously locate the starts of

previous scenes. If you find the desired image, release the button: Playback will start from that

point.

• Hold down

for at least one second during playback pause to continuously locate the starts

of following scenes. If you find the desired image, release the button: The DVD camcorder will

return to the playback pause status.

• Hold down

for at least one second during playback to continuously locate the starts of

previous scenes. If you find the desired image, release the button: The DVD camcorder will

return to the playback pause status.

• Press , after pressing the SHIFT button, during playback or playback pause to immediately

advance to the last image of the last scene recorded on disc.

• Press , after pressing the SHIFT button, during playback or playback pause to immediately

return to the first image of the first scene recorded on disc.

Playing Back

Search and slow playback speeds

• Scenes are limited to those re-

Speed

corded on this DVD camcorder.

• Speeds in this table are only for

reference: The speed may be

slower during operation.

• In forward slow, a rapidly moving

subject image may be distorted.

• In reverse slow, the image will be

rougher.

Operation m ode

Movie

Still

Forward search

Reverse search

Forward slow

Reverse slow

approx. 6x approx. 3x

approx. 1/2x approx. 1/2x

approx. 3/4x approx. 1/2x

• No sound is heard during special

effects playback.

Searching for an Image You Wish to View

1. During playback of scene, hold down

Scenes will be visually scanned forward or back-

ward.

2. Release the button: Playback will start at standard speed from that

point.

Caution:

• Pressing or releasing the skip or search button will dim the screen for approximately one second.

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Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback

1. During playback pause, press the

button once: Picture will advance one

frame.

Press

once: Picture will go back 15 frames.

2. When the image you want appears, press

to start playback.

Tips:

• Hold down

for forward slow, or hold down

for reverse slow.

• Release the button when the scene you want appears and press

that point at the standard speed.

: Playback will start from

Playing Back

On-Screen Information During Playback

Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback picture

you are viewing in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Playback status:

Playback

Skipping to following scene

Skipping to preceding scene

Frame advance

Play pause

Fast forward

Fast back

Frame back

Forward slow

Reverse slow

First image of first scene

Last image of last scene

Recording mode

: Movie

Repeat play

Slide play

: Still

Battery remaining level

Adjusting *Adjusting

(Only the remaining level

warning will appear.)

LCD

volume

brightness

Time when

recording started

Date when

recording started

Division of scene

Selection of range

Memo of scene being played back

*Adjust the playback sound volume by turning the Select dial. The VOL control buttons on remote control

can also be used.

Switching On-screen Information Display On or Off

You can switch the mode for displaying on-screen information during playback:

•

Display OFF: Only division of scene, selection of range,

first image of first

scene, and last image of last scene will appear.

•

Partial display: Only division of scene, selection of range and playback status will

appear. The playback indicator

seconds.

will light for approximately 3

•

Display ON:

All information will appear.

1. Press the DISPLAY button.

Pressing the button will switch the options as fol-

lows:

The setting of on-screen information display will

be held in memory even after the DVD camcorder

is turned off.

DISPLAY

Display OFF　　　Partial display　　　Display ON

Using Disc Navigation

Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD camcorder.

Structure of Data Recorded on This DVD Camcorder

Movies and stills recorded using this DVD camcorder will be stored on the DVD-RAM

disc in units of scene, in the order of recording.

•

Movie: One scene refers to images (of at least 3 seconds) recorded between each

press of the REC button until recording is temporarily stopped by pressing

REC again.

•

Still: One scene refers to a still recorded by pressing PHOTO (a still recorded

when the shutter opens once with interval recording).

The recorded scenes are collected as "programs" on each recording date. Only scenes

on a specific date can be displayed by selecting one program.

All programs

Program no. 1

9/1/2000

Program no. 2

9/3/2000

Program no. 3

10/5/2000

……

Collected as a “program” for each date.

Functions Available with Disc Navigation

Disc Navigation makes it possible to do the following:

Display Thumbnails

All recorded scenes can be displayed in thumbnails (all programs).

Thumbnails can be displayed for each recording date (Selecting Program, p. 102).

Playback

The following playback functions are available by displaying all programs or a specific

program in thumbnails:

•

Select one scene and start playback from that scene. Playback of stills will be

displayed for 3 seconds (see p. 104).

•

Select multiple scenes that are side by side, and play back only selected scenes

(selecting range, p. 104).

•

Play back scenes repeatedly (repeat play, p. 106).

Display only stills, by switching them at 3-second intervals (slide play, p. 107).

Using Disc Navigation

Editing Scenes

The following editing functions are available by displaying all programs or a specific

program in thumbnails:

•

Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 108).

Skip scenes you do not want to show to other people for playback without delet-

ing (Skip, p. 109).

•

Attach titles to scenes (p. 111).

Add special effects (fade, wipe, B/W) to scenes (p. 114).

Divide movie into two parts (p. 116).

Combine multiple movies (p. 117).

Display information on scenes for check (recording date/time and recording length

of movie, set memos and special effects of movies, skip setting, etc.) (p. 118).

Create and Edit Play List

You can display all programs or a specific program in thumbnails, select scenes, and

create up to 99 original stories (play list, p. 119).

You can change the composition of play list any time by adding or deleting scenes to/from

the play list. Play list will be played in the order of added scenes: You can compose

scenes in a different order from the original by selecting scenes at random and adding

them to play list, or you can insert the same scene any number of times you like.

A title can be attached to play list (p. 123).

You can display the play list of thumbnails, and add titles and special effects to indi-

vidual scenes that are different from those of original scenes. You can also divide or

combine scenes in different ways from the original scenes, and delete a part of di-

vided scenes from play list.

Using the created play list, playback, repeat play and slide play are possible. You can

set skip to scenes in play list and skip them during playback. Since editing individual

scenes in play list will not affect the original scenes at all, you can edit the play list as

you like.

All Programs

Program No. 1

9/1/2000

Program No. 2

9/3/2000

Program No. 3

10/5/2000

……

Play List No. 1

Play List No. 2

Play List No. 99

……

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Caution:

• Disc Navigation thumbnail screen, skip and title attached to each scene, and special effects (fade, wipe

and B/W) are original functions of this DVD camcorder, and they do not conform to the DVD video

recording standard: Note that these functions will not operate on DVD recorders or DVD players that

conform to the DVD video recording standard.

Starting Disc Navigation

1. Turn the DVD camcorder on, and after

the disc is recognized, press the DISC

NAVIGATION button.

To terminate Disc Navigation:

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button again.

DISC

NAVIGATION

You can also press the

Disc Navigation.

button to terminate

First Screen when Disc Navigation is Activated

A list of recorded scenes will appear in the order they were recorded (first image of

movies, and still pictures: 12 pictures in one list page).

These images refer to thumbnails.

Scene no. being selected/Number of all scenes

Location of thumbnails

displayed among all scenes

Type of scene

Movie

Status of disc

When being

Still

When not being

accessed

Recording date/time

of scene being selected

Color will change when the temperature

inside DVD camcorder rises.

Title of scene being selected

*Scene no. if no title is attached

Operating guide

Activating Disc Navigation will display thumbnails of all programs in list.

This thumbnail screen will not appear on DVD recorders.

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Using Disc Navigation

Buttons used for operating Disc Navigation

Disc Navigation can be operated using either the buttons or select dial on either the

DVD camcorder or remote control: Here is the explanation for using the buttons on

the DVD camcorder.

Tip:

• For full-scale editing, connect the DVD camcorder to TV (see p. 140) and use the remote control

• When

are shown in explanation of Disc Navigation, use cursor buttons.

Operation is also possible using remote control.

• The Select dial can also be used to operate Disc Navigation: Slowly operate the Select dial after

checking the display.

• The same buttons available for playback can be used for playback using Disc Navigation (see p.

92).

• Using the

button will change pages in 12-scene units; using the

button

will locate the last scene or first scene respectively.

Playback/pause button:

Cursor buttons:

To play back selected scenes. Pressing

again will temporarily stop playback.

To select scenes or menu items

DELETE button:

To delete selected scenes, and

release setting of skip.

Stop button:

To terminate playback

and restore thumbnail

display

RECORDING

MODE

SHIFT button:

DISC NAVIGATION

To allow multiple scenes to

be selected

DELETE

SHIFT

MENU button:

ENTER

CANCEL

DISPLAY

LCD BRIGHT

To select menu screen

RESET

CANCEL button:

DISPLAY button:

ENTER button:

To terminate menu operation

To display information on

selected scene.

To play back selected scenes, or

enter selected menu item

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Selecting Scenes from a Specific Day

(Selecting Program)

If there are many scenes on a disc, editing may be easier if you select scenes from a

specific day to be edited. The scenes recorded on this DVD camcorder are stored

collectively as a “program” for each recording date. Selecting a program allows you to

display the scenes recorded on a specific date.

1. Press the MENU button while the

thumbnail display screen is visible.

The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

2. Press

once to choose “Program”,

and then press

The menu screen concerning that program will

appear.

3. “Select” is being highlighted: Press the

ENTER button.

The “Program List” menu screen will appear.

4. Select the program to be displayed from

the list of titles, and then press the EN-

TER button.

Pressing

will play back all scenes of the se-

lected program.

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The thumbnails of the scenes on selected date

only will appear.

Program No.

Date

Cautions:

• The recording date will automatically be the title of the program.

• Even if date is reset (see p. 52), the titles that have already been set and the display order will not

change.

• When a specific program is selected and displayed, you can select, play and edit scenes, in the same

way as in thumbnail display of all programs.

Tip:

• The following operations are possible using the screen that shows the list of program titles in

step 4:

: To move in units of 5 programs

: To move to the last or first program

: To move in program units

Scene No.

Scene No. is not inherent in that scene, but is a serial number of thumbnails being

displayed. Therefore, the Scene No. when all programs are displayed may be differ-

ent for the same scene when a specific program is displayed.

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Selecting a Scene

1. Press

while the thumbnail display screen is being displayed.

The selected scene will be shadowed in blue. This is called a “cursor”.

The number of the selected scene will appear at the top right of screen.

cursor

Number of scene being selected

(number of scene being selected/

number of all scenes)

Press

when the cursor is in the scene at the bottom right corner, or press

when the cursor is in any scene on the bottom row: The following 12 thumbnails

(following page) will appear.

Note that the following pages cannot be displayed from the last page.

Press

when the cursor is in the scene at the top left corner, or press

when the

cursor is in any scene on the top row: The preceding 12 thumbnails (preceding page)

will appear. Note that the previous pages cannot be displayed from the first page.

Tips

• Holding the cursor button down will continuously change the page in units of 12 thumbnails.

• You can also press

to move pages.

• Pressing will move to the first page, , to the last page.

Selecting Multiple Scenes Together

You can select a continuous series of scenes, but cannot select scenes at random.

Caution

• If you specify “Skip” for scenes (to be described on p. 109), those scenes will be skipped for playback.

Using “Play List” (p. 99), you can continuously play back multiple scenes selected at random in the

desired order.

1. Select the first scene.

2. Press the SHIFT button.

“SHIFT” will appear at the bottom right of screen.

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SHIFT

3. Press the cursor button to move the cur-

sor to the last scene in the range you

want to select.

Scenes in the selected range

will be shadowed in deep blue.

Tip:

• You can also select scenes in reverse from the last scene in the range.

To release multiple selection, press the SHIFT button again.

Selecting Scenes using Menu Screen

Using the Disc Navigation menu screen, you can select scenes from the first scene to

the scene where the cursor is positioned, from the scene where the cursor is posi-

tioned to the last scene, or all scenes at once. This function is useful when it is both-

ersome to select scenes using the cursor keys since there are numerous scenes.

1. Select the scene that you want to set to the beginning or end of the

range (any when selecting all), and then press the MENU button to

display the Disc Navigation menu screen.

2. “PLAY” is being highlighted: Press

display the menu screen for setting play-

back.

3. Press

to choose “Select Scenes”,

and then press the ENTER button.

The menu screen for designating the range will

appear.

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4. Choose “All” to specify all scenes,

choose “Start →current” to specify the

scene the cursor is designating and pre-

ceding scenes, or “Current →end” to

specify the scene the cursor is designat-

ing and following scenes, and then

press the ENTER button.

The thumbnail display screen will be restored; the

scenes in the specified range have been selected.

Playing Back Selected Scenes using Disc Navigation

1. Select a scene, and then press the ENTER button or

When one scene has been selected, playback will start from that scene and con-

tinue up to the last scene.

When the range for playback has been specified, only the selected scenes will be

played back in sequence.

Each still included in the specified range will be displayed for three seconds.

When playback finishes, the last image will remain displayed.

Tips:

• To temporarily stop playback, press

• Pressing

• If

once more will start playback from that point.

is pressed after playback is terminated, playback will be possible from the first image

of first scene.

• Pressing

will always restore the thumbnail display.

• All buttons used for playback are available.

• To play back only one scene, select the scene by selecting the range, and then start playback.

Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

1. Press the MENU button while the thumbnail display screen is vis-

ible, to display the Disc Navigation menu screen.

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2. “PLAY” is being highlighted: Press

display the menu screen for setting play-

back.

3. “Repeat Play” is being highlighted: Press the ENTER button.

Playback will start from the selected scene.

If one scene has been selected: When playback of the last scene is finished,

playback of all scenes will repeat from the first scene.

If the range for playback has been specified: Playback of the scenes in that range

will repeat.

Tips

• All buttons used for playback are available for repeat play.

• Press

to terminate playback.

• If the last or start image of a scene is reached by fast forward/fast back, forward slow/reverse

slow, etc. during playback, the DVD camcorder will enter the playback pause status.

Playing Back Only Stills (Slide Play)

1. Press the MENU button while the thumbnail display screen is vis-

ible, to display the Disc Navigation menu screen.

2. “PLAY” is being highlighted: Press

for setting playback.

to display the menu screen

3. Press

to choose “Slide Play”, and

then press the ENTER button.

Only stills will be switched at 3-second intervals

and displayed in sequence to the last still.

If the range has been selected, only the stills within

that range will play.

All buttons used for playback are available for slide

play.

Press

to restore the thumbnail display screen.

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Deleting Scenes using Menu Screen

1. Select a scene to be deleted, and press the MENU button to dis-

play the Disc Navigation menu screen.

2. Press

to choose “Scene ”, and then press

to display the

menu screen for editing scenes.

3. Press

to choose “Skip/Delete”, and

then press the ENTER button.

The Skip/Delete menu screen will appear.

4. Press

to choose “Delete scenes”,

and then press the ENTER button.

The screen for verifying deletion will appear.

5. If you are sure that you wish to delete

the scene, choose “Yes”, and then press

the ENTER button.

The message “Doing” → “Done” will appear and

the selected scene will be deleted, after which the

thumbnail display screen will be restored.

To cancel deletion, choose “No” and press the ENTER button, or press the CANCEL

button while the screen for verification is being displayed.

Tips:

• When the DELETE button is pressed, the procedure for deletion will be from step 4.

• If you delete all data on disc, initializing the disc will be recommended (see p. 136).

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Cautions:

• With still recording, the DVD camcorder will simultaneously record two types of still: A still to be played

back on DVD camcorder and a still to be used on PC. However, the above deletion function will delete

only stills to be played back on DVD camcorder.

• If the time of deleted scenes (stills) is quite short, the remaining free space of disc may not increase in

the time remaining indicator.

Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Skip)

You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes

will be skipped.

1. Select a scene and press the DELETE button.

Pressing DELETE will display the Skip/Delete menu screen.

You can also specify a range of scenes to be skipped, and skip all of them.

2. “Skip” is being highlighted: Press the

ENTER button.

After the message “Skip set proceeding” is dis-

played, skipping is specified for the selected

scene, and the thumbnail display screen will be

restored.

A skip mark “

” will be attached to the scene

for which skipping has been set.

Skip mark

Releasing Skip

1. Select the scene you want to release skipping for, and press the

DELETE button.

Pressing DELETE will display the Skip/Delete menu screen.

You can also specify a range of scenes and release skipping for all of them at one

time.

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2. Press

to choose “Cancel skip”, and

then press the ENTER button.

After the proceeding message is displayed, skip-

ping of the selected scene will be released, and

the thumbnail display screen will be restored (the

skip mark will disappear).

Tip:

• Skip can also be set or released from the Disc Navigation menu screen.

Setting or Releasing Skip using Menu Screen

1. Select a scene and press the MENU button to display the Disc

Navigation menu screen.

2. Press

to choose “Scene”, and then press

to display the

menu screen for editing scenes.

3. Press

to choose “Skip/Delete”, and

then press the ENTER button.

The Skip/Delete menu screen will appear.

4. Choose “Skip” or “Cancel skip”, and

then press the ENTER button.

After the proceeding message is displayed, skip

will be set or released for the selected scene, and

the thumbnail display screen will be restored.

Tip

• When the DELETE button is pressed, the procedure for releasing skip will be from step 3.

Caution:

• Skip will not operate if you press

in the recording pause status.

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Attaching Title

You can attach a title of up to 20 characters to a scene.

1. Select the scene for title attachment, and press the MENU button

to display the Disc Navigation menu screen.

You can also specify a range of scenes, and attach the same title to all of them.

2. Press

to choose “Scene”, and then press

to display the

menu screen for editing scenes.

3. “Title” is being highlighted: Press the

ENTER button.

The screen for creating/editing title will appear.

There are two types of menu screen for creating/

editing title.

Mode 1: To input letters and numbers

Mode 2: To input symbols

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For example, input “TOM 2000” using the following procedure:

4. Press the DISPLAY button to display

Mode 1. Use the cursor keys to choose

“T”, and then press the ENTER button.

“T” will appear on the left end of title input box.

5. Keeping Mode 1, input “O” and “M”,

pressing the ENTER button after each

input.

6. Choose “space” and press the ENTER button.

7. Input “2”, “0”, “0”, “0”, pressing the EN-

TER button after each input.

8. After entering the title, choose “Enter”

and press the ENTER button.

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9. The message for verification will appear.

Choose “Yes” and press the ENTER but-

ton.

After the proceeding message appears, the

thumbnail display screen will be restored.

The entered title will appear at the bottom right of

screen.

TOM 2000

Tips:

• To delete any characters you entered by mistake, choose “Delete” and press the ENTER button.

The last character will be deleted.

• To delete all the entered characters and re-input from the start, choose “Clear” and press the

ENTER button.

• Any registered title can be changed at any time using the same procedure as above.

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Adding Special Effects

Special effects refer to effects to be added when scenes are switched, such as fade,

wipe, B/W, etc. You can add different effects to the first and last images of one scene.

There are three types of special effects:

Fade

Wipe

Fades in from white screen, fades out to white screen

Wipes in from black screen to vertical direction of screen, wipes out

from vertical direction of screen to black screen

B/W

B/W in from Black and White screen to color screen, B/W out from

color screen to Black and White screen

1. Select the scene for adding special effects, and press the MENU

button to display the Disc Navigation menu screen.

2. Press

to choose “Scene”, and then press

to display the

menu screen for editing scenes.

3. Press

ton.

to choose “Fade/Wipe”, and then press the ENTER but-

The screen for setting special effects will appear.

4. Press

to choose “IN” or “OUT”.

After choosing “IN” or “OUT”, press

to select

the desired special effect, and then press the EN-

TER button.

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5. After selecting effects for “IN” and

“OUT”, choose “Set”, and then press the

ENTER button.

After the proceeding message appears, the

thumbnail display screen will be restored.

The scenes for which special effects have been set

will be attached with marks “

”, “

”.

"Out"effect

"In"effect

Tips:

• Any registered special effects can be changed at any time using the same procedure as above.

• Special effects can also be added to on-screen information displayed during playback.

Cautions:

• Special effects that can operate with stills are only fade in, wipe in and B/W in.

• No special effect will operate if you press

when in the recording pause status.

• If you locate the start of a scene by skipping, the image at the start of the scene will appear for a

moment, and then fade will operate.

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Dividing Movies

You can divide a scene into two parts. To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first

divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion. You can also cut out a

part of scene and use it in the play list.

1. Select the scene to be divided, and press the MENU button to dis-

play the Disc Navigation menu screen.

2. Press

to choose “Scene”, and then press

to display the

menu screen for editing scenes.

3. Press

to choose “Divide”, and then

press the ENTER button.

Playback of the selected scene will start.

4. When you reach the point where you want to divide the scene,

press the ENTER button.

The scene will be divided at the specified point, and the thumbnail display screen

will be restored, with the divided scenes, appearing side by side.

Tips

• Search and frame advance are useful when designating division points.

• If memo has been attached to the original scene, the same title will be attached to the divided

scenes.

• If a special effect has been added to the original scene, the “In” effect will be added to the first

half of scene, and the “Out” effect, to the latter half.

Cautions:

• The division point may drift before or after the designated point by approximately 0.5 second.

• Since a scene with a skip set cannot be played back, no division point can be specified: Release the skip

for the scene before dividing it.

• If the division point is at a still, a message "Dividing" will appear, but no division will be made.

• If the division point is at the start or end of a scene or at switching of scenes, a "Dividing" message will

appear, but no division will be made.

• A scene of 0.5 seconds or less cannot be divided.

• If free space available on disc is insufficient, division will not be possible: Delete unnecessary scenes.

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Combining Multiple Scenes

You can combine multiple scenes into one, and you can also combine divided scenes

to restore the original scene.

Be sure to select multiple scenes when combining.

1. Select multiple scenes by specifying the range, and then press the

MENU button to display the Disc Navigation menu screen.

2. Press

to choose “Scene”, and then press

to display the

menu screen for editing scenes.

3. Press

to choose “Combine”, and

then press the ENTER button.

The selected movies will be combined into one,

and the thumbnail display screen will be restored:

Only the first image of the first movie before com-

bining will appear.

Tips:

• If memo has been attached to one of the original scenes, the same title will be attached to the

combined scene. If different memos have been attached, the title of the first scene will be

chosen.

• With special effects, the "in" effect of the first scene in the selected range and the "out" effect of

the last scene will be chosen.

• If movies sandwiching stills are to be combined, create a play list of only the movies to be

combined, and then combine them.

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Displaying Information using Disc Navigation

You can display various information on a scene: the recording date/time and length,

set memo and special effects.

1. Select a scene and press the MENU button to display the Disc

Navigation menu screen.

2. Press

to choose “Scene”, and then press

to display the

menu screen for editing scenes.

3. Press the

to choose “Detail”, and

then press the ENTER button.

The detailed information on the scene will appear.

Pressing the CANCEL button will restore the

thumbnail display screen.

Tips:

• You can also press the DISPLAY button after selecting a

scene to display the same information as above.

• Pressing

will display the information on a

scene before or after the scene.

If multiple scenes have been selected, the informa-

tion shown on the right will appear.

Cautions:

• The recording date/time of a scene, once recorded, cannot be changed.

• The recording length of scene is displayed in one-second units.

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Creating New Play List

1. Display the thumbnails of the scenes you want to add to the play

list.

If you create a play list of scenes recorded on a specific day, display only the

scenes for that day, referring to “Selecting Program” on page 102.

You can also add scenes on another day or delete unnecessary scenes after-

wards. Up to 999 scenes can be added to any number of play lists.

2. Press the MENU button to display the Disc Navigation menu

screen.

3. Press

to choose “Play List”, and then press

to display the

menu screen referring to the play list.

4. “Edit” is being highlighted: Press the

ENTER button.

The menu screen for selecting play list will ap-

pear.

5. “Add Play List” is being highlighted:

Press the ENTER button.

A screen for creating a play list will appear, and

the thumbnail of the scenes that were displayed

before the menu screen will appear on the upper

row of screen; the lower row will show the scenes

of the play list you will create.

A serial number (1~99) will be fixed to the new

play list.

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6. Press

to select the scene from the

upper row and press the ENTER button:

It will be copied to the lower row.

Repeat this to copy desired scenes to the lower

row. The scenes in the play list will be played back

in the order of scenes that were added.

7. After copying all the scenes you will use,

press the CANCEL button.

The created play list will be registered, and the

thumbnails will appear.

Using this thumbnail display screen, you can play back or edit the play list (see p. 122).

Tips:

• To return from the play list thumbnail display, display the Disc Navigation menu screen, choose

"Program", "Select", and then select "All Programs" or a specific program.

• Serial numbers are attached to play lists in the order of creation. Before titles are attached to

play lists, the attached creating dates according to the date set on the DVD camcorder will be

the titles of play lists. Even if you change the date and time of the created play list on this DVD

camcorder to set them back, any scenes you record later will be included in the following

programs.

Caution:

• If free space available on disc is insufficient, creation of new play list may not be possible: Delete

unnecessary scenes.

Adding Scenes to Play List

1. Display the thumbnails of the scenes you want to add to the play

list.

If you add a scene recorded on a specific day, select it, referring to “Selecting

Program” on page 102.

2. Press the MENU button to display the Disc Navigation menu

screen.

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3. Choose “Play List”, “Edit”, and then

press the ENTER button.

The menu screen for selecting play list will ap-

pear.

4. Select the number of the play list to

which you want to add scenes, and then

press the ENTER button.

A screen for editing a play list will appear, and the

thumbnails of the scenes that were displayed be-

fore the menu screen will appear on the upper

row of screen, and the selected play list will ap-

pear on the lower row.

5. To insert a scene in the middle of mul-

tiple scenes, press

sor to the lower row, and press

to move the cur-

to select the position where the scene is

to be inserted.

Pressing the ENTER button will remove the scene

on the right next to the position where the new

scene is to be inserted, from the play list.

Insertion position

6. After specifying the insertion position,

press

per row, use

to move the cursor to the up-

or to select the

scene, and then press the ENTER but-

ton.

The selected scene will be added to the insertion

position of lower row.

7. After adding all the scenes you want using the same procedure,

press the CANCEL button.

The edited play list will be displayed with thumbnails.

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Selecting Play List To Be Played or Edited

To play or edit the created play list, first select it and then display it with thumbnails.

During playback you can use all buttons available for playback.

1. Press the MENU button to display the Disc Navigation menu

screen.

2. Choose “Play List”, “Select”, and then

press the ENTER button.

The menu screen for selecting the play list will ap-

pear.

3. Select the desired play list and press the

ENTER button.

The selected play list with thumbnails will appear.

Pressing

will play back all scenes in the se-

lected play list.

Playing back play list

You can select a play list and perform playback (p. 106), repeat play (p. 106) or slide

play (p. 107). The procedure for each playback is the same as that when all programs

or a specific program is selected. During playback you can use all buttons available

for playback.

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Editing play list

You can perform the following for the play list being displayed:

Operating play lists:

Attach titles:

Delete play lists:

See p. 123.

See p. 124

Operating individual scenes in play list:

Delete scenes from play list: See p. 108

Set or release skip:

Attach title:

Add special effects:

Divide a scene:

Combine scenes:

See p. 109, 110

See p. 111

See p. 114

See p. 116

See p. 117

The procedures for operating individual scenes in play list are the same as those for

operating programs.

However, the information set on the play list is effective only on that list: It will not have

any effect on original scenes. If a scene is unloaded from the play list, the original

scene will not be lost, it will simply not be included in the play list. The information set

to the original scenes will remain, and it can also be changed on the play list.

Attaching Title to Play List

You can attach desired titles to play lists. The title of play list will appear on the Disc

Navigation screen, and on the menu screen it will appear in place of the created date/

time when the play list is selected.

1. Press the MENU button in the play list thumbnail display status to

display the Disc Navigation menu.

2. Choose “Play List”, “Title”, and then

press the ENTER button.

The screen for setting titles will appear.

The screen for setting titles is the same as that for

creating/editing title: Enter the title using the same

procedure as for “Attaching title” on page 111.

The created play list date has been set as a title: If

it is unnecessary, choose "Clear" to delete it.

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3. After entering the title, choose “Enter”

and press the ENTER button.

4. Choose "Yes" for verifying message, and

press the ENTER button.

The play list thumbnail display will be restored.

Tip:

• The registered title can be changed at any time using the

same procedure.

Deleting Play List

1. Select a play list and press the MENU button to display the Disc

Navigation menu.

2. Choose “Play List”, “Delete List”, and

then press the ENTER button.

The screen for verification will appear.

3. If you are sure that you wish to delete

the play list, choose “Yes” and press the

ENTER button.

The displayed play list will be deleted, and the

thumbnail display of all programs will be restored.

When the screen for verifying deletion appears, choose “No” and press the ENTER

button, or press the CANCEL button: You can cancel the deletion. In this case, the

displayed play list thumbnail display will be restored.

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Trouble Messages

A message may appear while you are operating the DVD camcorder. If a message

appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action.

Message

Cause

Troubleshooting

Control info. error

• Mismatch may occur Update the control information

between the recorded (see p.138).

image and scene infor-

mation.

• Disc may be dirty.

Remove the disc and wipe off

fingerprints, dust, etc. before

reusing it, or use another disc.

Disc error

• Mismatch in recording Initialize the disc or use an-

information may be other disc.

caused by editing done

on some device other

t h a n t h i s D V D

camcorder.

• Disc may be dirty.

Remove the disc and wipe off

fingerprints, dust, etc. before

reusing it, or use another disc.

No more scenes

All scenes are unloaded

Paly List was deleted from the play list.

Write protected

Check cartridge

Release write-protect of car-

tridge.

No charge in battery

Replace it

Cannot combine

Select multiple

scenes

Cannot combine

Deselect stills

Scenes over limit

Cannot divide

Replace with a charged bat-

tery.

Select a range of at least 2

scenes to be combined, and

then combine them.

Select only movies and com-

bine them.

The number of entered Delete (unload) several

scenes has reached the scenes.

limit that can be entered.

Scenes over limit

Cannot add scenes

The number of scenes en- Unload several scenes.

tered in play list has

reached the limit that can

be entered.

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Message

Cause

Troubleshooting

Cannot unload scenes This may occur when Combine the divided scenes,

scene that was edited for and then unload them.

division, etc. is to be un-

loaded.

Cannot delete scenes This may occur when Combine the divided scenes,

scene that was edited for and then delete them.

division, etc. is to be de-

leted.

Please update disc

The thumbnail at the start If thumbnail information is in-

of program or play list may sufficient, Disc Navigation will

not appear when disc ed- automatically create thumb-

ited on device other than nails after it starts.

this DVD camcorder is

used, or, when editing,

such as combining, is per-

formed on this DVD

camcorder.

Disc is full

The number of entered Combine several scenes or

scenes has reached the delete (unload) them.

limit that can be entered,

so the control information

for generating thumbnails

cannot be added.

Reformat for camera Has the disc been initial- Choose "Yes" and initialize the

continue?

ized on a PC?

disc when using it on this DVD

Error on disc

Has initializing the disc on camcorder.

a PC been interrupted?

Disc error

The disc may be dirty.

Remove the disc and wipe off

Failed format

fingerprints, dust, etc. before

reusing it, or use another disc.

Disc error

Disc error could have oc- Turn off the DVD camcorder

Keep disc inside and curred during editing of with the disc being used in it,

restart

scenes.

connect AC adapter/charger,

and then power the DVD

camcorder again. Scenes will

be repaired.

Disc full

Cannot execute

Delete unnecessary scenes

before using this disc, or use

another disc.

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Trouble Messages

Message

Cause

Troubleshooting

Drive heat too high

Please retry later

The temperature inside the Turn the DVD camcorder off and

DVD camcorder is too wait for a while. The tempera-

high, and reading or writ- ture will be effectively decreased

ing of the data on disc may if the DVD camcorder is placed

not be performed normally. in a well-ventilated spot.

(1) Error Reading

Repair movie file

It is possible that the sys- Follow the instructions on

tem cannot normally com- screen, taking note of the fol-

(2) Detected error in plete writing of file when lowing cautions:

video file. Will repair power is turned off for • Data may not be repaired,

video file. OK?

(3) Error occurred

Try to fix

some reason during re-

cording or editing (delet-

ing, dividing or combining • Data may not be repaired

depending on the timing

when power was turned off.

Standby Continue?

scenes, or creating play

list). Selecting "Yes" will

normally if data recorded on

another recorder is mixed in.

automatically repair the • The repaired data may be

video file, but even if "No"

is selected, the same mes-

sage will appear when the

DVD camcorder is turned

different from the original re-

corded content because of

partial deletion of defective

portion.

on next time. (Do not re- • Since the date/time for re-

move the disc while the

DVD camcorder is recog-

nizing it: Ignoring this will

deactivate the file repair

function.)

pair is added to the repaired

data (only the corrected por-

tion for partial repair), the

original date/time informa-

tion will be lost.

• Since all movies, and then

all stills, are repaired, the or-

der of recorded contents will

be lost.

(In case of message (3) only)

Use AC adapter/ Scene cannot be repaired If the AC adapter/charger is

charger when the DVD camcorder unavailable in handy place,

is powered by a battery.

remove the disc, use the op-

posite side, or use another

disc. To repair the removed

disc, insert the disc into the

DVD camcorder afterwards,

and connect the AC adapter/

charger.

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chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings

Message

Cause

Troubleshooting

Error ocurred

Abnormality with the disc Initialize the disc before using

Please change / for- to be repaired.

mat disc

it again, or use the other side

of the same disc or another

disc.

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DVD Camcorder Settings

Switching operating sound on or off ................................. 130

Releasing power save/changing off time ........................... 131

Changing display format of date and time......................... 132

Initializing all settings to defaults....................................... 133

System reset .................................................................... 134

Checking remaining free space on DVD-RAM disc ............. 135

Initializing DVD-RAM disc ................................................ 136

Updating control information............................................ 138

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Switching Operating Sound On or Off

This DVD camcorder will generate sound when the POWER or REC button is pressed

or other operations are engaged. If you do not need operating sound, you can switch

it off.

1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the

menu screen.

2. Use the Select dial to choose “OTHER

SETUP” and then “BEEP”.

Options will be next to BEEP: “ON” is being high-

lighted.

3. Turn the Select dial to change the option

to “OFF”, and then press the Select dial.

The menu screen for setting others will be re-

stored, and “BEEP” has been specified as “OFF”.

4. Press the MENU button to switch off the

menu screen.

BEEP

Number of

sounds

Number of

sounds

Operating sound

Power switch ON

Operating sound

Recording still with external in-

put

Power switch OFF

Recognition of disc is complete

PC connections are complete

PC connections are finished

Eject operation is complete

EJECT button can be ac-

cepted

REC button is accepted

Disc Navigetion : Initialization

check screen is displayed.

Disc Navigetion : Scene deletion

screen is displayed.

Disc Navigetion : Control infor-

mation updating is displayed.

Recording of movie is ter-

minated

PHOTO button is pressed

to half

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Releasing Power Save/Changing Off Time

When the recording pause status continues for 5 minutes, the DVD camcorder will

automatically go off to prevent the battery from being discharged. If 5 minutes is too

short for you, you can change the auto power off time up to 30 minutes. If you want

to use up the battery when you have no intention to use the DVD camcorder for a long

time, you can switch off the Power save function.

1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the

menu screen.

2. Use the select dial to choose “OTHER

SETUP” and then “POWER SAVE”.

Options will be next to POWER SAVE: “OFF” is

being highlighted.

3. Turn the Select dial to change “OFF” to

“ON:30” (power off in approximately 30

minutes) or “ON:5” (power off in approxi-

mately 5 minutes), and then press the

Select dial.

The menu screen for setting others will be re-

stored, and “POWER SAVE” has been specified

as “ON:30” or “ON:5”.

4. Press the MENU button to switch off the menu screen.

Tip:

• The power save setting information does not appear in the on-screen display, and this setting

will not change when the DVD camcorder is turned off. It is recommended that you set “POWER

SAVE” to “ON:5” to prevent needless battery consumption.

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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:

Display format

M/D/Y

Date display

month/day/year

day/month/year

year/month/day

Time display

0:00AM/PM

0:00 (24-hour display)

AM/PM 0:00

D/M/Y

Y/M/D

1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the

menu screen.

2. Use the Select dial to choose “DATE

SETUP” and then “DATE MODE”.

Options will be next to DATE MODE: “M/D/Y” (cur-

rently selected display format) is being highlighted.

3. Turn the Select dial to change the dis-

play format, and then press the Select

dial.

The menu screen for setting date will be restored,

and the “DATE MODE” has been changed as you

designated.

4. Press the MENU button to switch off the menu screen.

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Initializing All Settings to Defaults

You can restore all camera menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory).

(The date and time will not be reset.)

1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the

menu screen.

2. Use the Select dial to choose “OTHER

SETUP” and then “RESET”.

“BACK” will be highlighted.

3. Turn the Select dial to choose “OK”, and

then press the Select dial.

The “OTHER SETUP” menu screen will be re-

stored. All the setting items have now been reset

to defaults.

4. Press the MENU button to switch off the menu screen.

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System Reset

If the DVD camcorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD

camcorder may recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory

defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before

using the DVD camcorder.

1. Turn the DVD camcorder off, and detach the battery or AC adapter/

charger.

2. Use a fine tipped pen to hold down the

reset button for several seconds.

RESET

List of setting items:

Item

Settings

Page for setting

CAMERA SETUP

FLASH

AUTO/ON/OFF

AUTO/HOLD

ON/OFF

W.BALANCE

EIS

D.ZOOM

ON/OFF

REC SETUP

V.QUALITY

STILL L.IN

SELF./INT.

MIC FILTER

OTHER SETUP

BEEP

POWER SAVE

INPUT

E.DISPLAY

DATE SETUP

DATE MODE

DATE SET

FINE/STND

FIELD/FRAME

OFF/SELF-TIMER/INTERVAL (0:05-5:00)

OFF/ON

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86,88

ON/OFF

130

131

143

141

OFF/ON:5/ON:30

CAMERA/LINE

LINE ON/LINE OFF

Y/M/D / M/D/Y / D/M/Y

1/1/2000 12:00AM

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are initial settings.

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Checking Remaining Free Space on DVD-RAM Disc

Checking Remaining Free Space on DVD-

RAM Disc

You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc.

1. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button in the recording pause status.

2. Press the MENU button.

The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

3. Press

Press

to choose "Disc", and then

to display the menu screen

concerning disc.

The menu screen concerning the disc will appear.

4. “Capacity” is being highlighted: Press

the ENTER button.

The remaining recording space on the side of disc

will be displayed.

Tips:

• With a write-protected disc, the remaining space will be displayed as "0".

• You can also review the remaining space on the information screen for recording mode

(see p. 62).

5. Press the CANCEL button to return to the Disc Navigation screen.

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Initializing DVD-RAM Disc

When using DVD-RAM disc for AV applications, it must be initialized: If you want to

erase all data of recorded disc and reuse it, you can initialize it rather than delete the

data.

Cautions:

• If a DVD-RAM disc is initialized, all the recorded movies and stills will be erased: Be careful not to

initialize the disc by mistake.

• Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD camcorder when initializing disc. Initialization will not

be possible when the battery used to power the DVD camcorder is discharged.

• Initialization with verification may not be possible for discs with severe scratches or dirt: Such discs

cannot be used.

1. Insert the DVD-RAM disc with the side you want to initialize facing

the outside (facing the hand strap), and then turn the DVD

camcorder on.

2. After recognition of the disc is complete, press the DISC NAVIGA-

TION button.

3. Press the MENU button.

The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

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Initializing DVD-RAM Disc

4. Press

press

to Choose "Disc", and then

to display the menu screen

concerning disc.

5. Press

to choose “Format Disc”, and

then press the ENTER button.

The message for verifying initialization will appear.

6. Choose “Yes” and press the ENTER but-

ton.

When initializing one side of the disc is complete,

the DVD camcorder will return to the recording

pause status.

When initializing the other side of disc, turn the disc over, and repeat the above pro-

cedure from step 2.

Caution:

• Before initializing the disc, use the Disc Navigation screen to check the recorded contents (see p. 100).

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Updating Control Information

Disc Navigation in this DVD camcorder processes the information on scenes in a

unique manner. If you use some other device to edit the video data on the DVD-RAM

disc recorded on this DVD camcorder, a mismatch will occur in the control informa-

tion that may disable correct playback on Disc Navigation. In this case, update the

control information so that the data can be played on Disc Navigation. Note that if the

control information is updated, all the information set to the scenes (title, skip, fade,

etc.) will be lost. Understand that it may take time to update the control information if

the disc has many recorded scenes.

Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD camcorder.

1. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button in the recording pause status.

2. Press the MENU button.

The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

3. Press

press

to choose “Disc”, and then

to display the menu screen

concerning disc.

4. Press

to choose “Update disc”, and

then press the ENTER button.

The message for verification will appear.

5. To update the control information,

choose “Yes” and press the ENTER but-

ton.

The message for proceeding will appear, and then

the Disc Navigation menu screen will be restored.

A black screen may appear while the message for

updating is displayed.

When the screen for verification appears, choose “No” and press the ENTER but-

ton, or press the CANCEL button to cancel updating of control information.

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Connecting DVD Camcorder to Other

Devices

This section explains the methods for connecting to AV devices such as TV,

and transferring the data on DVD-RAM disc to your PC.

Viewing on TV screen ...................................................... 140

Recording image from other AV devices ............................ 142

Transferring data to PC .................................................... 146

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Viewing on TV Screen

Connect this DVD camcorder to a TV and you can play back the recorded video or

monitor the video being recorded on the TV screen. This is also useful when editing or

playing back with Disc Navigation.

Connecting to a TV

Use the provided AV input/output cable to connect the DVD camcorder to a TV as

follows:

To input jacks of TV

AUDIO/VIDEO

EXT.MIC

DIGITAL

Cautions

• You can also use the S-video cable (generally available) for connections.

• Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV is turned down. Before terminating playback,

move the DVD camcorder away from TV.

• Insert the AV input/output cable plugs into jacks straight: Obliquely inserting them could damage the

jacks.

Viewing on TV Screen

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 camcorder on.

The image that the DVD camcorder is seeing will appear on the TV screen. You

can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of the DVD camcorder.

3. Perform playback or recording.

Turn down TV volume in record mode or feed back could result.

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Viewing on TV Screen

Tip:

• The infrared remote control is useful when operating the DVD camcorder 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 camcorder. To prevent this, set the remote control code of

the VCR to a position other than "VCR2".

Switching On-Screen Information Off

You can switch off the on-screen information that is displayed in the viewfinder or on

the LCD screen, from TV screen.

You can also use the EXT. DISPLAY button on the remote control to switch the set-

ting.

1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the

menu screen.

2. Use the Select dial to choose “OTHER

SETUP” and then “E. DISPLAY”.

Options will be next to “E. DISPLAY”: “LINE ON”

is being highlighted.

3. Turn the Select dial to change the option

to “LINE OFF”, and then press the Select

dial.

The menu screen for setting others will be re-

stored, and “E. DISPLAY” has been specified as

“LINE OFF”.

4. Press the MENU button to switch off the menu screen.

If no on-screen information appears on the TV, check the viewfinder or LCD screen.

Caution:

• The on-screen information during playback will also appear even if "E. DISPLAY" is specified "LINE

OFF".

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Recording Image from Other AV Devices

You can transfer any image recorded on videotape, etc. to the DVD camcorder via the

AV input/output jack, and record it on DVD-RAM disc.

Connecting to Other AV Device

Use the AV input/output cable (provided) or S-video cable (generally available) to con-

nect the DVD camcorder to other AV device as follows:

S-video cable (generally avairable)

To video/audio

output jacks of VCR

To S-video

AUDIO/VIDEO

EXT.MIC

output jack

of VCR

DIGITAL

AV input/output cable (provided)

Cautions

• Be sure to turn off this DVD camcorder and any other devices before connecting them.

• When the AV input/output cable and S-video cable are connected simultaneously, the video input from

the S-video cable has priority.

• In case of camera recording with this DVD camcorder, do not connect the AV input/output cable or S-

video cable to the output jacks of any other device: If you do this, sound from the other device may

leak to this DVD camcorder.

• If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control provided with the DVD camcorder.

When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than

"VCR2".

• You cannot record a movie or still without inputting an image.

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Recording Image from Other AV Devices

Recording Image From Other Camcorder

or AV Device

1. After connecting this DVD camcorder, turn it on.

2. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the

menu screen.

3. Use the Select dial to choose “OTHER

SETUP” and then “INPUT”.

Options will be next to “INPUT”: “CAMERA” is be-

ing highlighted.

4. Turn the Select dial to change the op-

tion to “LINE”, and then press the Select

dial.

The “OTHER SETUP” menu screen will be re-

stored, and “INPUT” has been changed to “LINE”.

When the DVD camcorder is turned off, the op-

tion of "INPUT" will return to "CAMERA".

5. Press the MENU button to return to the

recording pause status.

You can check the on-screen information to con-

firm that the external input has been selected.

6. Turn on the connected device, and start

playback of picture.

The picture will appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder of this DVD camcorder.

7. Start to record on this DVD camcorder.

The operation of this line-input recording is the same as for recording on this DVD

camcorder.

You can record both movies and stills by switching the recording mode.

However, half pressing the PHOTO button will be invalid.

The recorded contents can be played back in the same way as with camera-

recorded scenes. However, if playback is performed with "INPUT" left specified as

"LINE", no image or sound will appear on TV.

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Cautions

• Recording of most images is prohibited by the copy-guard signal to protect the copyright, except for

images recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment. These images cannot be recorded on this DVD

camcorder:

Typical copyright protected images include those of DVD video, LD, prerecorded videotape, rental

videotape, digital satellite broadcast, etc.

• Even when recording images on camcorder for personal enjoyment without copy-guard signal, the

following cannot be recorded on this DVD camcorder:

Video signal during fast forward, rewind, pause, etc.

Video signal at joint of recordings on videotape

Video signal dubbed repeatedly and video signal with much noise

Video signal from video game or PC

Video signal whose TV system is different from that of this DVD camcorder (NTSC color TV system)

• During recording, do not switch the channel on TV, or switch the signal using video switcher, etc.

• If the input signal is interrupted or lost during recording, normal recording will not be possible.

• When the recorded image from other AV device is transferred to your PC and played back on the PC,

the left or right end picture may be missing and a dark area or noise may appear across the top or

bottom of PC screen.

Information when Displaying Externally Input Image

The following information will appear superimposed on an image from another device

in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen:

Status of DVD camcorder

Recording time

: During recording

External input mode

: During recording pause

(No display)***

LINE input

S LINE input

AV input

S-video input

Remaining recordable

time (when recording

movies)*

Remaining number of

recordable stills (when

recording stills)**

Recording mode

: Movie

Warning when battery

remaining level is low

: Still (field)

: Still (frame)

When

adjusting adjusting

LCD

volume

brightness

Current time

Current date

Message

Movie quality

mode

Remaining time will not appear with write-protected disc. If no

disc is in the DVD camcorder, the DVD mark and remaining time

will not appear.

** The displayed number of stills is for reference: The decreasing

number may not be correct, depending on recording conditions.

*** When no disc is in the DVD camcorder, or disc has not yet been

initialized, write-protected disc or disc with no remaining time is

inserted.

: High video quality

: Standard quality

Interval/Self-timer

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Recording Image from Other AV Devices

Changing Method for Recording Stills

You can switch the method for recording stills of externally input images between

FIELD and FRAME. The DVD camcorder can record an external image with little move-

ment by specifying "FRAME", but "FIELD" is recommended for recording image with

movement.

•

FRAME: Does not suit recording of frequently moving video subjects, despite

high image quality. FRAME suits recording of less moving video.

•

FIELD: Suitable for recording of frequently moving video subjects.

1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the

menu screen.

2. Use the Select dial to choose “REC

SETUP” and then “STILL L. IN”.

Options will be next to “STILL L. IN”: “FIELD” is

being highlighted.

3. Turn the Select dial to change the option

to “FRAME”, and then press the Select

dial.

The “REC SETUP” menu screen will be restored,

and “STILL L. IN” has been changed to “FRAME”.

4. Press the MENU button to switch off the

menu screen.

Reviewing still recording format

You can check the still recording format of external input image by reviewing the on-

screen information.

Once the still recording format of external input image has been set, it will remain the

same until it is changed again, even after the DVD camcorder is turned off.

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Transferring Data to PC

There are several ways to transfer the data recorded on this DVD camcorder to PC.

When using the PC connection software

Using the PC connection software, you can utilize stills recorded on this DVD

camcorder, on Windows 98 PC (note 1).

Utilizing recorded stills:

This DVD camcorder records two types of still on disc: stills (MPEG2 704 x 480 pixels)

to be viewed on TV and stills (JPEG 1280 x 960 pixels) to be used on PC. You can use

the PC connection software to transfer PC stills to PC.

Note 1: There are numerous types of PC, including those assembled by individual

persons. For information on whether the PC connection software can be used with

your PC, refer to "Conditions in which PC connection software can be used" on the

next page.

Cautions:

• Only IBM PC/AT compatible PCs with Windows 98 installed can be used with the PC connection

software. Read following "Conditions in which PC connection software can be used" carefully.

• When this DVD camcorder is connected to the USB terminal of PC, it will be recognized as an external

DVD-RAM drive of PC. Data will be writable and readable on this DVD camcorder as the external DVD-

RAM drive, but Hitachi does not guarantee these operations.

PCs with DVD-RAM drive, DVD-ROM drive

If PCs are provided with DVD-RAM/ROM drive that conforms to 4.7 GB DVD-RAM

disc and 8-cm disc and with the UDF2.01 compatible file system preinstalled, the

data recorded on this DVD camcorder can be read on such PCs, by inserting the disc

removed from cartridge into the drive.

Utilizing recorded stills:

Stills are stored on disc as JPEG images (1280 x 960 pixels): Play them using an

application that is compatible with JPEG image.

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Transferring Data to PC

Conditions in which PC connection software can be used:

•

Windows 98 preinstalled PC

IBM PC/AT compatible PC

Equipped with USB port in standard

CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive provided

The following hardware requirements are recommended for smooth use:

•

Pentium II, Pentium III, Celeron with clock frequency 400 MHz or higher

Memory of at least 64 MB

Free space on hard disc: at least 100 MB

The following are stored in the PC connection software CD-ROM:

•

USB device driver for DVD comcorder

UDF Reader

Cautions:

• No power is supplied to this DVD camcorder via PC connection cable: Use the AC adapter/charger to

power the DVD camcorder.

• The PC connection cable provided is exclusively for this DVD camcorder. A generally available USB

cable cannot be used.

• Unplug all cables other than the power cable and USB cable when connecting camcorder to PC.

• Do not unplug the PC connection cable when the ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: Disconnecting it

could damage the data on disc.

• And, thoroughly read the instruction manual of PC connection software.

• Connect the DVD camcorder to PC at comfortable room temperature: If movies are transferred at

ambient temperature of 95˚F (35˚C) or more for an extended time, reading errors could result.

• Hitachi does not guarantee operation in the following cases:

- When using USB port added by installing USB extended board

- When USB hub is used

- When cables other than the cable supplied are used

- When PC equipped with DVD-RAM drive is used (in USB connection)

• If you use PC equipped with DVD-RAM drive, change the UDF file system to the UDF device driver

contained in the PC connection software.

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Connecting to PC

Use the PC connection cable to connect this DVD camcorder to PC as follows:

AUDIO/VIDEO

EXT.MIC

DIGITAL

Display in information LCD monitor

When the DVD camcorder is connected to PC, the 3.5" LCD monitor and viewfinder

will be off: Close the LCD monitor and check with "PC connection display" in the

information LCD monitor on the DVD camcorder.

Battery remaining level

Cursor display

PC connection display

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Subsidiary Information

Cleaning......................................................................... 150

Trouble messages ............................................................ 151

Troubleshooting ............................................................... 153

Major specifications......................................................... 161

Index .............................................................................. 163

Introduction to optional accessories ................................... 167

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Cleaning

Be sure to turn the POWER switch off before cleaning this DVD camcorder.

Cleaning LCD screen and lens:

Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to

use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in the

screen, result in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor.

Do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD camcorder case:

The coating of case could peel off or the case could deteriorate. Wipe off dirt on the

case with a moist cloth which has been completely wrung out. When using chemical

cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use.

If dust adheres to viewfinder lens:

Use a cotton swab to wipe it off. Do not use force when rubbing the lens: Doing so

could damage it.

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Trouble Messages

Message

COPY ERROR The video signal input to

this DVD camcorder may be such as movies, are guarded

Probable Cause

Troubleshooting

Some prerecorded video materials,

copy-guarded.

against copying.

Copy-guarded materials cannot be

recorded on this DVD camcorder.

CHECK DISC

Disc that cannot be used on Check whether the type of disc is

this DVD camcorder has correct or not, or whether the DVD-

been inserted or DVD-RAM RAM disc is write protected or not.

disc is write protected.

INITIALIZE

DISC

DVD-RAM disc is not

initialized or it is damaged.

If this message appears, be sure to

initialize the disc on this DVD

camcorder before using it.

Reinitializing even a DVD-RAM disc

used on this DVD camcorder may

be necessary (initializing will erase all

recorded contents on disc). If this

message appears, try to initialize the

disc. If the same message still

appears, the DVD-RAM disc may be

damaged: Use another DVD-RAM

disc.

END OF DISC DVD-RAM disc is full.

You cannot record on this disc

anymore. Prepare another disc or

delete unnecessary movie scenes

from this disc.

DISC ALMOST DVD-RAM disc will soon be Replace the disc.

FULL

full, and recording will be

impossible.

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chapter 7_Subsidiary Information

Message

Probable Cause

Troubleshooting

DISC ACCESS This DVD camcorder is

Wait until the message disappears,

verifying whether the correct and you can start to use the DVD

DVD-RAM disc has been

inserted.

camcorder.

This message will be displayed for a

little longer when the date changes.

Wiat until the message disappears,

and you can start to use the DVD

camcorder.

The recorded scene is

being stored on DVD-RAM

disc.

NO DISC

DVD-RAM disc has not

been inserted.

Insert it.

This message may appear

when the DVD camcorder

Condensation has occurred on the

camcorder lens or DVD-RAM drive.

or DVD-RAM disc is moved Do not remove the disc; leave the

from a cold place to a warm DVD camcorder turned off in a place

place.

as dry as possible for 1-2 hours.

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Troubleshooting

Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still

cannot restore the DVD camcorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but

consult your dealer.

Reference

Symptom

Check to see

Is battery

Correction

Charge it.

page

Power

supplies

Power turns off

immediately after

being turned on.

When power is

turned on, the

LCD screen will

turn on and off.

Power goes off

unexpectedly.

charged?

Was the DVD

This DVD

camcorder left for camcorder is

5 minutes or more designed to

without recording, automatically turn

etc. after it was

turned on?

off if it is left

powered without

recording for 5

minutes or more

(power save). You

can lengthen the

time till power

goes off or release

the power save

function.

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Power cannot be

turned off.

Remove the

battery or AC

adapter/charger.

In this case, the

disc cannot be

removed. To

remove the disc,

reattach the

battery or AC

adapter/charger

and turn the

camcorder on

again.

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Reference

page

Symptom

Check to see

Correction

Power

No image appears Is DVD camcorder Unplug the PC

supplies

on the LCD

screen or in the

viewfinder.

connected to PC

using PC connec-

tion cable?

connection cable.

148

Does DVD

Press the DISC

camcorder stop at NAVIGATION

the end of the

scene to which

wipe-out was set

and played back.

Are you using the

DVD camcorder

where the

button.

100

Battery weakens

fast

The DVD

camcorder can

normally be used

for 40 minutes to

one hour with a

fully charged DZ-

BP16 battery, but

this time will be

shorter at low

temperatures.

Prepare extra

batteries.

temperature is

very low?

Battery may be

dead.

Replace it.

Battery cannot be Was the POWER

charged. indicator on AC

The battery might

have been

adapter/charger lit attached incor-

or blinking during

charging?

rectly to the AC

adapter/charger.

Remove the

battery, and then

attach it again. If

the POWER

indicator still

blinks when the

battery is attached

correctly, the

battery is dead:

Purchase a new

one.

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Troubleshooting

Reference

page

Symptom

Check to see

Correction

Power

Battery cannot be Is DC power cable Disconnect it.

supplies

charged.

plugged into the

AC adapter/

charger?

Is the battery

attached cor-

rectly?

Remove the

battery once,

make sure of the

orientation, and

then reattach it.

Remove the

The CHG. or

Is the battery

CHG.80 indicator

on AC adapter/

charger blinks

during charging.

abnormally hot?

battery, leave it for

a while to cool

down, then

charge it.

Is the ambient

temperature too

low or too high?

Has the battery

been unused for a battery, and then

long time?

Charge the

battery at 50-86°F

(10-30°C).

The POWER

indicator on AC

adapter/charger

blinks during

charging.

Remove the

reattach it. If the

battery is still not

charged, it may

be dead: Pur-

chase a new one.

During

Pressing the REC Is the RECORD-

If it is set to still,

recording button will not

start recording.

ING MODE switch recording is not

set to “still”?

possible by

pressing REC. Set

the switch to the

movie mode.

Is input image

copy-guarded?

Copy-guarded

image cannot be

recorded on this

DVD camcorder.

Clean the disc. If

there is still no

144

Recording starts

Is disc scratched

but stops immedi- or does dirt or

ately.

fingerprint adhere improvement,

to it?

replace the disc.

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page

Symptom

Recording starts

Check to see

Correction

During

Is some other AV

If the AV device is

connected via

recording but stops immedi- device directly

ately.

connected to the

video/audio input

jacks of this DVD

camcorder?

several other

devices, such as

AV selector, the

video signal may

not be transmitted

incorrectly. In such

a case, reduce the

number of devices

through which the

video signal is

142

transmitted, or

connect AV device

directly.

Are you attempt-

ing to record

image from video

game or PC?

From some video

games or PCs,

image cannot be

recorded on this

DVD camcorder.

144

LCD screen is

hard to see.

Has brightness of Stop recording

LCD screen been

adjusted?

and adjust the

brightness.

Is the DVD

Use the

camcorder being

used outdoors?

viewfinder. When

using LCD

monitor, adjust its

angle so that LCD

screen is not

exposed to direct

sunlight.

Focus is not

correct.

Is it difficult to use Focus manually.

auto focus with

65, 74

your subject?

The DVD

Does “FOCUS”

appear?

camcorder is set

to manual focus.

Focus the subject

manually, or

release manual

focus.

156

Troubleshooting

Reference

page

Symptom

Check to see

Correction

During

recording correct.

Focus is not

Is the diopter

control correctly

adjusted if you are

using the

Adjust the diopter

control.

viewfinder as a

monitor?

In cases other than the above, turn the

POWER switch off, and then on again.

During

playback disc is not

complete.

Recognition of

Is disc dirty?

Use soft, dry cloth

to clean it.

Pressing the

playback button

will not start

playback.

Has the image

been recorded by recorded on

devices other than devices other than

this DVD

Playback of image

this DVD

138

camcorder?

camcorder may be

impossible on this

DVD camcorder.

If the scene

Has scene been

edited by applica- recorded on this

tions other than

Disc Navigation?

camcorder is

edited with

applications other

than Disc Naviga-

tion, playback

138

may not be

possible on this

DVD camcorder.

Some TVs have

multiple video input

jacks. Check

No playback

picture appears

on TV screen.

Is TV input

selector set

correctly?

whether the correct

input was selected

on TV to match the

connected jacks. If

the DVD camcorder

is connected to

VCR, set its input

selector to “external

input (LINE)”.

140

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Reference

page

Symptom

No playback

playback picture appears

on TV screen.

Check to see

Correction

Check the

connections.

During

Is the DVD

camcorder

connected to TV

correctly?

Is input selector of Change it to

this DVD

camcorder set to

"LINE"?

Is disc scratched

or does dirt or

fingerprint adhere

to it?

140

143

"CAMERA" mode.

Playback picture

is momentarily

interrupted.

Clean the disc.

Poor playback

picture

Was the image

input from analog be improved if a

VCR (VHS, 8 mm) VCR equipped

The problem may

144

145

and recorded?

with TBC circuit is

used for playback.

Specify "FIELD"

for "External still

input" in record

mode settings.

Playback picture

is greatly dis-

torted.

Was recording of

external input

made with

"FRAME" speci-

fied?

No sound

Is the TV volume

control set

correctly?

Adjust TV volume

control, and be

sure to adjust the

volume on TV.

140

Disc Navigation

Was the image

Record image

thumbnails do not recorded from AV with no noise or

appear.

input/output jacks disturbance.

with interference?

158

Troubleshooting

Reference

page

Symptom

Check to see

Correction

Miscella- Power does not

Detach the battery

or AC adapter/

neous

come on, or no

operation occurs

by pressing

charger, and use a

fine tipped pen to

hold down the reset

button for several

seconds. Then

button.

reattach the battery

or AC adapter/

charger, and

operate the DVD

camcorder.

134

Resetting the DVD

camcorder will

return the date/time

and all setting items

on the menu screen

to defaults: Reset

the date/time and

each menu setting

item as needed.

Has the DVD

camcorder been

subjected to

impact?

The DVD

camcorder could be

damaged. Consult

your dealer.

The date and time Has the DVD

The internal

are incorrect.

camcorder been

left unused for a

long period of

time?

backup memory

may be

discharged:

Charge it.

The date will be

displayed as

January 1, 2000

each time power

is turned on.

Has the internal

backup battery

been charged?

Disc cannot be

removed unless

rotation has

stopped. Wait

before trying to

remove it again.

Disc cannot be

removed.

Has disc rotation

stopped?

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Symptom

Miscella- Disc cannot be

Check to see

Correction

Did you detach

the battery or AC

adapter/charger

Connect the

battery pack or

AC adapter/

neous

removed.

before turning the charger, turn the

POWER switch

off?

POWER switch on

and then off, and

remove the disc

after the disc

unlocking sound

is heard.

DVD camcorder

cannot be

Is the remote

control pointed at infrared receiver to

Point it at the

operated from

remote control.

the infrared

receiver on DVD

camcorder?

operate the DVD

camcorder.

Is the infrared

receiver on DVD

camcorder

The remote

control cannot

operate the DVD

exposed to direct camcorder when

sunlight or strong

fluorescent light,

etc.?

strong light strikes

the infrared

receiver. Adjust

the place or angle

of the DVD

camcorder.

Are there batteries Also check the

in the remote

control?

polarities of

batteries. The

batteries could be

dead: Try replac-

ing them.

Is the DVD

camcorder

Turn it on.

powered?

Is disc correctly

inserted?

Was disc inserted

until it locked?

Was disc inserted

from wrong

Disc cover cannot

be closed.

Remove the disc

and then reinsert

it.

direction?

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Major Specifications

CCD (number of effective

pixels)

1/4-inch interlaced, total number of pixels: approx.

1,100,000 (movie: approx. 720,000: still: approx.

1,000,000)

Lens

F2.0-2.7, f = 3/16”-1-15/16” (4.1-49.2 mm)

Filter diameter: 1-7/16” (37 mm)

Movie: approx. 1-3/4”-20-13/16” (44-528 mm)

Still: approx. 1-1/2”-17-15/16” (38-456 mm)

Auto/Manual

Focal length (converted to 35

mm camera)

Focus

Zoom

Optical 12X, 48X with digital zoom added

Required minimum illumination 8 lx

Viewfinder

0.44-inch color TFT (approx. 180,000 pixels)

LCD monitor

Electronic image stabilizer

Shutter speed

3.5-inch color TFT (approx. 200,000 pixels)

Electronic type

1/60 - 1/4000 second (movie)

(AUTO/ON/OFF) Still recording only

Still recording only

External microphone jack / 3.5 mmφ stereo mini-

jack: Recommended microphone impedance 600

Ω - 1 kΩ

Flash

Self-timer recording

External microphone jack

Recording mode

Movie (with sound)

Still

Maximum recordable time

(on both sides of disc)

Maximum number of record-

able stills

Movie: approx. 60 minutes (FINE)*

approx. 120 minutes (STND)*

1998.*

(on both sides of disc)

Recording format

Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording

standard (MPEG audio)

Still:

Simultaneous recording, conforming to

DVD video recording standard and JPEG

(1,280x960 pixels)

Audio playback format

Recording medium

MPEG, Dolby AC3

8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to DVD-RAM

Book 2.1)

Jacks

Video/audio input/output x 1, S-video input/output

x 1, External microphone input x 1, Digital input/

output terminal (connected to PC USB jack) x 1

Lithium-ion

Battery system

Power consumption

approx. 6.5 W when recording with LCD monitor off

* This number will decrease if stills and movies are recorded on the same disc.

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Dimensions

(W x H x D)

Operating temperature

(humidity)

approx. 3-1/16” x 4-1/4” x 6-9/16” (78 x 108 x

166 mm) (excluding hood and projections)

32-104 °F (0-40 °C) (less than 80%). 32-104 ºF(0-

40 ºC) (less than 80%). 32-95 ºF (0-35ºC) when

connected to PC

Storage temperature

Weight

Total weight when recording

Provided accessories

16.8-140 °F (-20-60 °C)

1.83 lbs (approx. 830 g) (without battery or disc)

2.18 lbs (approx. 990 g) (when using DZ-BP16 battery)

AC adapter/charger, battery, DC power cable, AV

input/output cable, infrared remote control, 2 “AA”

batteries for remote control, lens cap, lens cap

string, shoulder strap, power cable, 2 ferrite cores,

DVD-RAM disc, PC connection cable,

PC connection software CD-ROM

Specifications of DZ-ACP1 AC Adapter/Charger

Power supply

Input capacity

DC output

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

40 VA (at 100 V)

8.0 V, 2.0 V

Charge output

Weight

8.4 V, 2.2 A

approx. 0.61 lbs (approx. 280 g) (AC adapter/

charger)

External dimensions (W x H x

approx. 2-9/16” x 1-15/16” x 4-1/8” (65 x 50 x

105 mm)

Ambient temperature

Allowable relative humidity

32-104°F (0-40 °C)

20-85%

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Index

Display

Information LCD...................... 63, 148

Index

Liquid crystal display.........62, 97, 144

Scene information ......................... 118

Thumbnail ..................................... 100

Thumbnails in play list ................... 122

Viewfinder .........................62, 97, 144

DVD video recording standard................ 34

DVD-RAM disc

Initializing ...................................... 136

Inserting .......................................... 47

Removing........................................ 49

Removing from cartridge ................ 36

Replacing in cartridge ..................... 36

DVD-RAM standard ................................ 33

D. ZOOM ........................................... 67,70

Number

8 cm DVD-RAM disc .............................. 33

AC adapter/charger ........................ 45, 162

All programs ........................................... 98

Auto-focus .............................................. 65

AV device.............................................. 142

Battery pack ........................................... 40

Attaching to DVD camcorder .......... 42

Charging ......................................... 40

Disposition of dead battery ............. 44

Life .................................................. 44

Recordable time on DVD camcorder .... 41

Removing from DVD camcorder ..... 42

Setting up ....................................... 40

Beep ..................................................... 130

Built-in battery ........................................ 53

Buttons and switches used when recording .... 64

Buttons used for playback...................... 92

B/W (special sffect) ............................... 114

Electronic image stabilizer ...................... 73

Exposure ................................................ 78

External output display ......................... 141

External still input ................................. 145

Eye cup .................................................. 59

Fade (special effect) .............................. 114

Ferrite core ............................................. 27

Field (external still input)........................ 145

FINE (movie mode) ................................. 77

Flash ................................................. 84-86

Focusing when recording movie ....... 65, 74

Frame (external still input) ..................... 145

Frame advance/frame back .................... 96

Camera (input select)............................ 142

Cautions when storing............................ 24

Cautions when using .............................. 20

Cleaning ............................................... 150

Control information ............................... 138

Connecting

To other AV device ........................ 142

To PC ............................................ 148

To TV............................................. 140

Image quality

Movie .............................................. 77

Still .................................................. 82

Immediately checking recorded scene ..... 93

Information

Switching off (during playback) ....... 97

Switching off (during recording) ...... 63

When displaying externally input image .... 144

When playing back ......................... 97

When recording .............................. 62

Information display mode ................. 63, 97

Information LCD ............................. 63, 148

Date and time

Changing display format ............... 132

Setting ............................................ 52

Defaults ................................................ 133

Disc Navigation....................................... 98

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Input select ........................................... 143

Interval recording .................................... 86

Zoom .............................................. 67

Optional accessories ............................ 167

Lens cap................................................. 28

Lens hood .............................................. 65

Light from rear ........................................ 84

LINE (input selector) ............................. 143

LINE OFF (ext. out display) ................... 141

LINE ON (ext. out display) .................... 141

Liquid crystal display

Closing............................................ 61

During playback .............................. 97

During recording (camera)............... 62

During recording (line) ................... 144

Opening .......................................... 60

List of setting items .............................. 134

Connecting ................................... 148

Transferring data ........................... 146

Windows ....................................... 147

PC connection software ....................... 146

Play list

Adding scenes .............................. 120

Attaching title ................................ 123

Creating ........................................ 119

Deleting......................................... 124

Deleting scenes ............................ 108

Displaying with thumbnails............ 122

Editing ........................................... 123

Playing back ................................. 122

Playing back

Macro recording ..................................... 75

Manual focus

When recording movie .................... 74

When recording still ........................ 89

Menu ...................................................... 68

Messages

Camcorder .................................... 151

Disc Navigation ............................. 125

Microphone (external) ............................. 80

Microphone filter ..................................... 81

Mode 1 ................................................. 111

Mode 2 ................................................. 111

Movie mode............................................ 66

Movie quality mode ................................ 77

Movie ...................................... 92, 106

Play list.......................................... 122

Repeat play................................... 106

Stills only ....................................... 107

PORTRAIT (program AE) ........................ 71

Power save..................................... 67, 131

Powering from AC outlet ........................ 45

Pressing PHOTO all the way .................. 82

Pressing PHOTO to half ......................... 82

Program.................................................. 98

Program AE ............................................ 71

Provided accessories ............................. 26

Recordable time (on DVD-RAM disc)...... 51

Recording an image of yourself .............. 76

Recording line-input image ................... 143

RECORDING MODE switch.................... 64

Recording movie .................................... 66

Recording pause .................................... 59

Recording sound .................................... 80

Recording sound with external microphone .. 80

Remote control ....................................... 55

Repeat play .......................................... 106

Reset

Names of parts ....................................... 29

Number of recordable stills ..................... 51

On-screen information

During playback .............................. 97

During recording ............................. 62

Switching off (during playback) ....... 97

Switching off (during recording) ...... 63

When displaying externally input image .... 144

Operation

Settings......................................... 133

System.......................................... 134

Disc Navigation ............................. 101

164

Index

Scene

Thumbnail display ........................... 98, 100

Switching ...................................... 102

Adding special effects ................... 114

Adding to play list ......................... 120

Attaching title ................................ 111

Combining .................................... 117

Deleting......................................... 108

Displaying information ................... 118

Dividing ......................................... 116

Editing ............................................. 99

Playing back ................................. 106

Playing repeatedly ......................... 106

Registering in play list ................... 119

Searching for .................................. 94

Selecting ....................................... 104

Selecting all scenes ...................... 105

Selecting multiple scenes ............. 104

Skipping ........................................ 109

Viewing ........................................... 93

Searching for image ............................... 95

Select dial ......................................... 52, 68

Selecting date (program) ...................... 102

Self-timer ................................................ 88

SHIFT (selecting range)......................... 104

Shooting mode (program AE) ................. 71

Shutter speed ......................................... 84

Skip ............................................. 109, 110

Slide play .............................................. 107

Special effects ...................................... 114

Specifications ....................................... 161

SPORTS (program AE) ........................... 71

SPOTLIGHT (program AE) ...................... 71

Still

Title ..................................................... 102

Transferring data to PC......................... 146

Trial recording ......................................... 25

Troubleshooting .................................... 153

Turning camcorder on ............................ 67

Viewfinder ............................................... 59

During playback .............................. 97

During recording ............................. 62

During recording of external input ... 144

Viewing

on TV screen................................. 140

recorded scene ............................... 93

What is DVD? ......................................... 33

White balance ......................................... 79

Windows .............................................. 147

Wipe (special effect) ............................. 114

Write-protect .......................................... 38

Zoom ...................................................... 67

Changing recording method ......... 145

Manual focus .................................. 89

Playing back only stills .................. 107

Recording ....................................... 82

STND (movie mode) ............................... 77

Storage capacity ............................ 51, 135

Suggestions and restrictions .................. 25

SURF&SNOW (program AE) ................... 71

Switching recording method (movie) ...... 77

Switching recording method (still) ......... 145

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To locate an authorized

HITACHI service facility in

the continental U.S.A.

DIAL TOLL FREE

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

1-800-448-2244

Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division

Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit.

However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has

been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with conve-

nient and expedient assistance. Our service “Hotline” operator will direct you to the Hitachi

Authorized Service Facility nearest you. Just present proof of purchase and/or delivery

receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accor-

dance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating

guide.

Should you have any questions regarding in-warranty service, operation or techni-

cal assistance, please contact:

Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division

1855 Dornoch Court

San Diego, CA 92154-7225

Tel. 1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)

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Power Supplies

DZ-BP16 battery: 7.2 V/1600 mAh

DZ-BP28 battery: 7.2 V/2800 mAh

167

To Order in the United States

By Phone

1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)

FOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE FACILITY IN CANADA

Please consult the following telephone number:

Hitachi Canada Ltd.

Digital Media Division

1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)

during business hours

Monday-Friday EST 9:00am-7:00pm

Saturday

EST 9:00am-5:00pm

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