English Deutsch DZ-GX20E (UK)/DZ-MV780E (UK) DZ-MV750E (UK)/DZ-MV730E (UK) DISC N TIO NAVIGA DISC N TIO NAVIGA SELECT SELECT XIT STOP/E XIT STOP/E MENU MENU DISC N TIO NAVIGA SELECT XIT STOP/E MENU DZ-GX20E DZ-MV780E DZ-MV750E/DZ-MV730E Instruction manual Bedienungsanleitung To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely.
English Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks.
IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue= Neutral, Brown= Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED.
English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions.
English Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object. • If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again. • Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with the open LCD screen down.
Heat on surface of product: English • The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault. Screen on connected TV: • Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen.
• When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in temperatures is great – such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle – condensation (vapour in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens and/or inside the DVD video camera/recorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner: English • The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate. • When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions. Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached. The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase: • Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 42).
English Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time: • The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater.
English Suggestions and Restrictions Make a trial recording: • Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal. The data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD video camera/ recorder cannot be restored. It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for trial recording.
English Read This First To guide you, we have included following six chapters. • The section on “Setups” explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the basic operation of this DVD video camera/ recorder – recording of movies, still images and playback of recorded images. • The section on “Advanced Techniques” explains settings on this DVD video camera/ recorder for more advanced usage.
English Introduction ●You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (p. 52, 61) Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of blank portion. You can stop playback and immediately start recording: New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data. Recorded scenes If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur. ●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (p.
●Create original DVDs on PC (p. 144) Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can collect scenes of your child, for example, on play list of Disc Navigation function and create an original movie: Then simply play back the play list and dub it on VCR or DVD recorder. You can create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM. The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD player/recorder, DVD-ROM drive, etc.
English Table of Contents Important Information......................................... 2 For Your Safety.................................................. 2 Precautions........................................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4 Cautions When Using ........................................ 5 Cautions When Storing...................................... 9 Suggestions and Restrictions .......................... 10 Read This First .......................................
CONNECTING TO A TV...................................... 79 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ................................. 80 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player ..................81 PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC ....................... 81 PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC ............................ 81 Recording (Dubbing) Images ...........................82 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES ................................ 82 Advanced Techniques Checking Flow of Normal Menu .......................
TOC DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE) .................... 127 English Go To............................................................. 128 TOP (END) ........................................................ 128 Disc or Card Management............................. 129 INITIALISING DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) ................ 129 PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC)........................................... 130 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) .....................
English About This Manual ●Displays in this manual Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. ●Notation of cancel button Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding one. The expression “press the C button” will be used in this text. ● 1, 2 and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used.
English Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): For DZ-GX20E only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-MV780E, DZ-MV750E or DZMV730E only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use.
7 8 9 English Names of Parts 10 DISC N TIO NAVIGA SELECT XIT STOP/E MENU 1 2 3 4 6 5 11 12 13 (Inside the cover) 1 Light receiving sensor (for DZ-GX20E only) This sensor controls the amount of light to be emitted from the built-in flash. Take care not to block with hand, etc. during recording. 2 Flash (for DZ-GX20E only) (p. 78) 3 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 35) 4 Stereo microphone (p. 53) 5 Recording indicator (p. 98) The red indicator will light during recording.
English 15 16 17 ACCESS /PC DISC EJ ECT 21 22 23 24 15 Viewfinder (p. 39) 16 Dioptre control (p. 39) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 18 19 20 O PHOT 25 26 21 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 43) Press this button when removing the battery. 22 Battery attachment platform (p. 43) 23 Record button (REC) (p. 52) 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (for DZ-GX20E, DZMV780E or DZ-MV750E only) ACCESS indicator (for DZ-MV730E only) (p.
28 29 30 31 32 33 English 27 DISC NAVIGATION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU QUICK MENU FOCUS EXPOSURE BLC VOL. DISPLAY 34 35 36 37 27 QUICK MENU button (p. 66) To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 28 FOCUS button (p. 74) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 MENU button (p. 40, 83, 108) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 30 SELECT button (p. 103) 31 DISC NAVIGATION button (p.
English 43 REC PHOTO DISPLAY MENU DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM 50 44 45 SELECT 46 47 DELETE 48 DISC NAVIGATION 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 49 43 PHOTO button (p. 54) 51 ZOOM T button (p. 59) 44 REC button (p. 52) 52 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 59) 45 MENU button (p. 40, 83, 108) 53 ZOOM W button (p. 59) 46 SELECT button (p. 103) 54 Reverse skip button (p. 63) 47 Reverse search button (p. 62) 55 Forward search button (p. 62) 48 DELETE button (p. 107) 56 Play/pause button (p.
English 12 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo) Before You Begin • It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since you can delete the recorded contents (p. 27). You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc. 1 Connect a power supply (p. 46). Mains lead 1 2 4 To AC outlet 3 AC adapter/charger * The shape of plug varies depending on the model. DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (p. 48).
English 3 Start recording (p. 52). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 38), or pull out the viewfinder (p. 39). 2 While holding down the button on the right of power switch, set the switch to “O” or “N” (only “O” for DVD-R disc). OFF OFF 3 When recording a video, press the REC button. Recording will start. Pressing the REC button again will stop recording (O). When recording a photo, press the PHOTO button.
English 3 Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo) Photos can only be recorded on card sold separately. 1 Connect a power supply (p. 46). Mains lead 1 2 4 To AC outlet 3 AC adapter/charger * The shape of plug varies depending on the model. DC power cord 2 Insert a card (p. 51). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 38). 2 Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 3 Put in a card. 4 Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block.
1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 38). 2 While holding down the button on the right of power switch, set the switch to “P”. OFF 3 Press the PHOTO button half way (half press): When a subject image is focused, the “m” indicator will turn purple. 4 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full press). OF F English 3 Start recording (p. 54). Note: • With the DZ-GX20E only, the built-in flash may emit light in a dark area (see page 78). • See page 27 for the cards that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder.
English Discs and Cards The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and the functions which are available with them: Media DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc SD memory card Deleting and editing images Function ∴ × ∴ Playing back on other DVD devices Possible on compatible machine*1 ∴*2 ×*4 Initialisation Unnecessary*3 Necessary Unnecessary*3 Finalisation Unnecessary Necessary Unnecessary ∴: Functions available; ×: Not available *
English INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC You cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete any recorded images or data. For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder writes control data to the disc in order to automatically make adjustments when it is inserted and ejected accompanying recording. If the disc has no area to be written for adjustment, recording may not be possible. To prevent this, do not insert or eject a DVD-R disc accompanying recording more than 100 times.
●Using discs DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them: • Always use a brand new disc when recording important material. • Be sure not to touch the recording surface of disc, or dirty or scratch it.
English AVAILABLE CARDS SD memory card can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card can be used in the same way as an SD memory card. ●Handling card • Do not use cards other than the designated ones. • Be sure to use a brand new card when recording vital images. • Do not touch the card terminal or allow it to touch Terminal metal. • Do not paste anything other than exclusive label on label pasting portion.
English Storage Capacity on Disc or Card RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) The recordable time will vary depending on the video recording quality: See page 90 for the setting of video recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) Recording quality Movie recordable time Application XTRA Approx. 18 min *1 Best quality FINE Approx. 30 min *2 High quality STD Approx.
English RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD The number of recordable stills will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 93 for the setting of recording quality. For DZ-GX20E Recording quality Capacity 64 MB 128MB 256 MB 512 MB FINE Approx. 13 16 MB Approx. 29 32 MB Approx. 60 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 900 1 GB NORM Approx. 18 Approx. 38 Approx. 80 Approx. 160 Approx. 320 Approx. 640 Approx. 1,200 ECO Approx. 27 Approx. 58 Approx. 120 Approx.
The pixel size of stills (JPEG) that can be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is as follows: Model Pixel size DZ-GX20E 1,600 × 1,200 pixels DZ-MV780E 1,280 × 960 pixels DZ-MV750E/DZ-MV730E 640 × 480 pixels The following table shows the file size and quality of one still (JPEG) recorded on card: File size Quality Application DZ-GX20E DZ-MV780E DZ-MV750E/730E FINE Approx. 1,024 KB Approx. 512 KB Approx. 128 KB NORM Approx. 768 KB Approx. 384 KB Approx.
English Setups This section explains preparations for recording – setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder up to the base of your thumb. Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever.
English ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to pass through the 2 slots. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments. ATTACHING LENS CAP 1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap. 2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder. Shorter end Longer end 3 Push the both sides of cap inward and attach it over the lens.
English INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control. 1 While inserting a fine rod into the hole 3 Slide the cover to close it. marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out forward. 2 Insert the lithium battery with the positive R terminal facing down. Note: The life of lithium battery is approximately one year. If the battery is discharged, no operation is possible with remote control: Replace the battery.
English ●Using Remote Control Point the remote control to the infrared receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. The remote controllable distance is up to 5 m. 10º 10º 15º 15º Infrared receiver p Ap Note: • When using the remote control, make sure that the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is not exposed to direct sunlight or any intense light.
English VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. 1 Open the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open the monitor. ●Range where the LCD monitor can be moved 90º The LCD monitor can be opened up to approximately 90º.
Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD video camera/ recorder. Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen facing inward until a click is heard. Note: • Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder before closing it or replacing it on the DVD video camera/recorder with its screen facing outside. If the LCD monitor is tilted, it cannot be closed to the DVD video camera/recorder.
English SETTING DATE AND TIME Set the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly. The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set. MENU Use f / e / d / c buttons to select, and then press A to designate. 1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. 2 Press the MENU button. The menu screen will appear. Came r a F u nc t i on s P r o g r am AE : Wh i t e Ba l . : EIS : D i g . Zo om : M IC .
You can select one of three date display formats: day/month/year, month/day/year or year/ month/day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as follows: Date display format Example of display D/M/Y 17:00 30/ 9/2005 M/D/Y 5:00PM 9/30/2005 Y/M/D PM 5:00 2005/ 9/30 1 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/ c buttons to select the desired date display format, and then press the A button. The menu screen will appear.
English Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20E or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780E, DZMV750E and DZ-MV730E has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder. Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX20E) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/ recorder to malfunction, or result in fire.
You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger: Charge status CHARGE indicator During charge Lit Charge complete Goes out Note: See “Troubleshooting” on page 164 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 25ºC): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20E)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780E/DZ-MV750E/DZ-MV730E)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-GX20E): Approx.
English ●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.) See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20E)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) Video mode XTRA* When using viewfinder DZ-GX20E DZ-MV780E DZ-MV750E/ DZ-MV730E approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min When using LCD monitor approx. 110 min approx. 125 min approx.
English BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows: Fully charged Nearly empty White portion shows remaining level (Blinks) EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY Charge battery immediately before using DVD video camera/recorder: The battery will slightly discharge even if it is detached from the DVD video camera/recorder.
English USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors. Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2 (E)) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire.
While holding down the grey button at the right of power switch, set the switch according to each recording function: Set to “OFF”: The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn off.
English Inserting and Removing Disc INSERTING DISC 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open. 2 Gently open the cover by hand fully until it stops. 3 Push the disc against the turntable at the centre to lock it until a click is heard. 4 Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on the cover of disc insertion block, to close the cover.
●When using brand-new DVD-R disc Recognition of the disc will start. The messages on the right will appear in sequence by pressing the A button between messages. F o rma t D i s c Disc is not formatted. If it formats, it becomes possible to use for camera.
English REMOVING DISC 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. In a moment, the cover of disc insertion block will open. DISC EJECT If the DVD video camera/recorder is on at this time, the “EJECT” indicator will blink on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. 2 Gently open the cover fully until it stops. 3 Remove the disc. While pushing down the centre portion of turntable, pick up the disc, holding its edge, to remove it.
1 Open the LCD monitor. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. 3 Open the cover of card insertion block. English Inserting and Removing Card Removing Card: Push the centre of card edge. The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers. 4 Inserting Card: Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks. 5 Close the cover of card insertion block. Note: • No card is provided with this DVD video camera/ recorder: Buy cards if you need them.
English Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder. 12 Recording Movie Before You Begin Pressing REC once will start recording; pressing it once again will temporarily stop recording. • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/ recorder. 4 Press the REC button. ACCESS/PC indicator OFF 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject.
English Note: • See “Check 1” on page 155 when recording movie is not possible. • See “Check 4” on page 155 if it takes some time before recording is possible. • See “Check 5” on page 156 if the DVD video camera/ recorder does not operate. • See page 55 for on-screen information display. • It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted.
13 English Recording Stills Note: Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. ACCESS/PC indicator PHOTO button CARD ACCESS indicator 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject. 2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to “N”. When using card: Set the power switch to “P”. After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 3 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD).
English 123 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. DISPLAY INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for details. e j n o m p 7. Microphone filter l 8. 16:9 mode 9. Video flash* 10. Self-timer 2. Programme AE 3. White balance 4. EIS 5. Manual Focus 6. Backlight compensation 11. Recording status 1. Recording mode 10 12. Zoom 13. Exposure correction REC 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN DISC ACCESS Warning message 14.
1. Recording mode (p. 52, 54) English A B E : Movie : Still (Disc) : Still (Card) 2. Programme AE (only in movie recording mode) (p. 85) No display : Auto : Sports b : Portrait c : Spotlight d : Sand & Snow e : Low Light f 3. White balance (p. 87) No display : Auto : Set h : Outdoor i : Indoor j 4. Electronic image stabiliser (EIS)*1 (p. 89) No display : EIS OFF : EIS ON n 8. 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode) (p. 91) No display : 16:9 mode OFF l : 16:9 mode ON 9.
I K J M N O P DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RAM (write-protected) DVD-R disc already finalised on this DVD video camera/recorder : DVD-R disc finalised on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder : SD memory card : Locked SD memory card 16. Remaining space on disc/card*5 REM XX MIN*6 REM XX*7 : : : : No display*4 17. Remaining battery level (p. 45) w (full charge) x y z (low remaining charge) 18. Volume (p. 61) 15. Movie recording quality (when using disc) (p.
English ●Display when recording an image of yourself When recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the operating status will appear: The battery remaining level will appear only when the remaining level is very low, and the display will blink. The following operating status indicator will light or blink to give warning message to user.
English 123 Zooming If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T” control side with Dig. Zoom 40× or 240× specified, the digital zoom will be activated midway (when optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-GX20E or DZ-MV780E, or optical 16-power is exceeded on DZ-MV750E or DZ-MV730E). You can zoom up to 240-power. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar.
English MACRO RECORDING Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject as close as approximately 2 cm from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen. 1 Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the subject, and press the zoom lever to “W” control side. Note: • Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be focused, depending on the distance to the subject. In this case, move the zoom to “W” control side to focus.
Before You Begin English Playing Back • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 52, 54). • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 47). 123 PLAYING BACK Playing Back STOP/EXIT Use f / e / d / c to select, and then press A to designate. 1 Press the A button in the recording pause status. The DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback mode, and the scene you have recorded last will be played back. (For “scene”, see p. 100 and “Terminology”, p. 152.
123 English PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To function (p. 64) or Disc Navigation function (p. 100) to play back from the start of disc or card. 12 SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press the d or c button and hold it: Search playback will start. Hold down c : Scenes will be visually scanned forward. Hold down d : Scenes will be visually scanned backward. Release the d or c button when you find the desired image: Normal playback will start from that point.
English 12 SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press the f or e button to locate the start of desired scene. Press e once: To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback. Press f once: To return to the first image of the scene being played back, and start playback. Hold down e : To continuously locate the beginnings of scenes, starting from the scene following the scene being played back.
123 English JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) 1 Press the MENU button during playback. Go T o To p En d Spec i f y 2 Choose the option (point you want to go to), and then press the A button. ENTER RETURN RAM Top: To go to the start, and enter playback pause. End: To go to the end of last scene, and enter playback pause. Specify: To go to a specified point and enter playback pause. See the following for details.
English 123 On-Screen Information Display INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing. 9:27 30/ 9/2005 No display Playback information display ●Switching the information display mode Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the display mode of on-screen information. When using disc: *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 Recording mode*1 Repeat play*5 Scene No.
English Checking Flow of Quick Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers • Normal Menu: To display all menu items for experts (p. 83) Camera Functions While the camera image is being displayed on the LCD monitor, press the QUICK MENU button: The Quick Menu will appear.
You can use the f/e/d/c buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting options in Quick Menu and designate them. Press the QUICK MENU button. QUICK MENU Qu i c k M e n u V I DEO Mo d e 16 : 9 Press c or A : F I NE : Of f Me n u f o r r e c o r d f u n c t i o n s s e t u p. ENT ER RE TURN RAM Press e Qu i c k M e n u V I DEO Mo d e 16 : 9 F I NE S e l e c t t h e mo v i e q u a l i t y.
12 English FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING MOVIE: The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used: The details of each function are described on the pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup (p. 90) Qu i c k M e n u V I DEO Mo d e 16 : 9 Qu i c k M e n u V I DEO Mo d e 16 : 9 : F I NE : Of f Me n u f o r r e c o r d f u n c t i o n s s e t u p.
The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used: The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup (p. 93) Qu i c k M e n u S e l f T i me r Qu i c k M e n u S e l f T i me r : Of f Me n u f o r r e c o r d f u n c t i o n s s e t u p. ENT ER RE TURN RAM Qu i c k M e n u S e l f T i me r Of f S e l e c t t h e s e l f t i me r .
3 English FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup (p. 93) Qu i c k M e n u Qu a l i t y Se l f T i me r : F I NE : Of f Me n u f o r r e c o r d f u n c t i o n s s e t u p. ENT ER RE TURN Qu i c k M e n u Qu a l i t y S e l f T i me r F I NE S e l e c t t h e p h o t o q u a l i t y.
English Disc Navigation Functions While Disc Navigation screen is being displayed on the LCD monitor, press the QUICK MENU button: The Quick Menu will appear. Only the fundamental menu items will appear in the Quick Menu, and the explanation of the function on which the cursor is positioned will be displayed across the bottom of menu (except during recording). 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select a scene, and then press the QUICK MENU button.
English ●Disc (p. 129) Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u F o r ma t D i s c F o r ma t D i s c ETC ETC Me n u f o r d i s c. ENT ER RE TURN D i s c F o r ma t . RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM ●Others (p. 133) Qu i c k Me n u ETC Qu i c k Me n u Re p e a t P l a y : O f f ETC O t h e r s Me n u ENT ER RE TURN RAM Qu i c k Me n u Re p e a t P l a y Of f Se l e c t t he r epea t p l a y s e t t i n g. ENT ER RE TURN ETC Re p e a t P l a y On Of f C a n c e l r e p e a t p l a y.
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. (p. 107) Qu i c k Me n u De l e t e Qu i c k Me n u De l e t e Me n u f o r s c e n e. D e l e t e s e l e c t e d p h o t o. ENT ER RE TURN ENT ER RE TURN (p. 129) Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u F o r ma t Ca r d Me n u f o r c a r d. ENT ER RE TURN F o r ma t Ca r d C a r d F o r ma t . ENT ER RE TURN (p.
123 English Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (autofocus), but you can also manually focus a subject, depending on the recording conditions (manual focus).
Objects not in the centre of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc.
123 English Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. VOL. The exposure adjustment bar will appear on the screen.
English 12 Using External Microphone Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD video camera/recorder. Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on external microphone and start recording. For details on external microphone, see “Major Specifications” on page 171. To external microphone jack Note: • Depending on the shape of its plug, an external microphone cannot be plugged in, while the cable is left plugged in the AV/S output terminal.
13 English Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20E only) When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-GX20E makes use of the built-in Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also be set to On where the light is always being emitted, or Off when you wish to record without using the flash even in a dark place.
English 123 Viewing on TV Screen Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV/S output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows: To S-VIDEO input jack* To AV output jack To video/audio input jacks Yellow AV/S output cable (provided) White Red * If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it. Note: • Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback status.
123 English 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 video camera/recorder on. The image that the DVD video camera/ recorder is seeing will appear on the TV screen. You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of the DVD video camera/recorder. 3 Perform playback, recording or editing.
English 12 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC You can use a DVD recorder (see “Terminology”, p. 152) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player and play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD recorder/player. Note: • When playing back disc on another device, the Disc Navigation display will be different from the one on this DVD video camera/recorder.
13 English Recording (Dubbing) Images Before You Begin • Before connecting this DVD video camera/recorder to another device, be sure to turn both devices off. RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder, on other video devices.
English Advanced Techniques This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/recorder. Checking Flow of Normal Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers (p.
English ●Flow of Normal Menu Refer to page indicated for details of each function. Camera Functions Setup*7 Came r a Fun c t i ons P r o g r am AE : Wh i t e Ba l . : EIS : D i g . Zoom : M IC . F i l t e r : ENTER Se t up Au t o Au t o On 40x Of f RETURN Date Setup Da t e Se t up Da t e Se t Da t e Mod e : M / D / Y RAM Programme AE (p. 85) White balance (p. 87) EIS*1 (p. 89) Digital zoom (p. 59) Microphone filter*2 (p. 89) Flash*3 (p.
English 123 Setting Up Camera Functions Before You Begin • See page 67 for how to set. SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAMME AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording conditions, clearer images will be recorded.
English RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Programme AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose “Program AE” from the “Camera Functions Setup” menu. 2 Choose “Low Light”, and designate it. Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p Auto P r o g r am AE Spo r t s Wh i t e Ba l . Po r t r a i t EIS Spo t l i gh t D i g . Zoom M IC .
This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the colour of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions. Mode Setting content On-screen display Auto White balance always automatically adjusted Set You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation (p.
English ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD Thick paper video camera/ recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. If focus is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to “Manually Focusing Subject” (see page 74). 2 Press the MENU button, choose “White Bal.”, “Set”, and then press the A button. Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p P r o g r am AE Au t o Wh i t e Ba l . Set EIS D i g .
When you use zoom (see page 59) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “EIS” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. After recording with EIS set to “Off”, it is recommended that you return the setting to “On” and then turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off, unless you normally record with “Off” setting. Came r a F u nc t i on s Se t u p P r o g r am AE Wh i t e Ba l . EIS On D i g .
English Setting Up Record Functions 12 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose the movie quality from “XTRA”, “FINE”, “STD”. It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA” or “FINE” mode. (p. 31) 1 Press the MENU button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 67) to choose “VIDEO Mode” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.
When viewing recorded images later on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), specify wide-screen (16:9) mode “On”: You can also record images with the aspect ratio changed (the aspect ratio with “Off” is 4:3). “16:9 On” specified (aspect ratio 16:9) “16:9 Off” specified (aspect ratio 4:3) 1 Press the MENU button, choose “16:9” on the 2 Choose “On”, and then press the A button. “Record Setup Functions” menu screen, and 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. then press the A button.
English Note: • The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • The 16:9 mode cannot be used with photo recording, or “STD” recording using DVD-R disc. • Once the DVD-R disc has been recorded in the normal (4:3) mode, you will not be able to switch it to the widescreen mode using the same disc. • Once a DVD-R disc has been recorded in the 16:9 mode, you will not be able to switch it to the normal (4:3) mode using the same disc.
English 3 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) You can switch the still recording quality only when using card. It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images. (p. 33 “SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS”) 1 Press the MENU button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 67) to choose “Quality” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p ENTER button to end the setting.
123 English SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can switch off the on-screen information (displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen) from the TV screen. 1 Press the MENU 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 67) to choose “OSD Output” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.
English 123 LCD/EVF Setup SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) 1 Press the MENU button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 67) to choose “Adjust” on the “LCD/ EVF Setup” menu screen, and then choose “LCD Brightness”. LCD / EVF Se t up Ad j u s t EVF D i s p l a y ENTER RETURN RAM Use f / e / d / c to select, and then press A to designate. The brightness adjustment bar will appear on the screen. 2 Use the d/c buttons for adjustment. Press d : The screen becomes dimmer.
English SETTING COLOUR DENSITY (COLOUR LEVEL) You can adjust the colour density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder. 1 Press the MENU button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 67) to choose “Adjust” on the “LCD/ EVF Setup” menu screen, and then choose “Color Level”. 3 Press the MENU button. LCD / EVF Se t up Ad j u s t EVF D i s p l a y ENTER RETURN RAM Note: • The colour setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
English 123 Initial Settings SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) Setting Content On Beep is heard when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed, etc. Off No beep is heard. 1 Press the MENU button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 67) to choose “Beep” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. I n i t i a l Setup Be e p Po w e r S a v e R e c o r d LED Language Demo Mode Reset ENTER RETURN 2 Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A button.
English TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED) You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder even during recording. Setting Content On The recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is recording. Off The recording indicator will not light even during recording. 2 Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 170)). (Note, however, that the date/time will not be reset.) 1 Press the MENU button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 67) to choose “Reset” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
English Disc Navigation 123 Using Disc Navigation STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Here is an explanation on “scene” and “programme”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function. The screens in this instruction manual are basically those that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some items will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used, but the operation is the same.
Thumbnail (see “Terminology”, p. 152) A l l Pr og r ams 0 01 / 014 Selected scene number*1/ Number of all scenes Cursor Current page position*4 Bar graph Still image icon*2 Operation guide*3 *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 PLAY RAM Disc type icon*5 Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen. No still icon will appear for card. The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder. Appears when 13 scenes or more have been recorded.
English PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select 3 Press the A button. Playback will start from the selected scene. the desired scene. Note: Pressing the d or c button will move the cursor to the preceding or following scene. Pressing the f or e button will move to preceding or following page. The selected scene will be framed: This is called a “cursor”.
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes. the desired scene. 3 Press the SELECT button once: The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow. SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the f/e/d/ c buttons to select the desired scene.
English FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION The Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations. Functions Available with Disc Navigation Available function Disc or card used Contents Reference page Editing of scenes 1 You can delete unnecessary scenes, combine scenes, or divide one scene. 107 – 110 Setting special effects to scenes 1 You can attach fade and skip to a scene, and change existing thumbnails.
Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu screens for disc and card will appear. See “Checking Flow of Normal Menu” on page 83. Refer to pages indicated for details of settings. ●When using DVD-RAM disc Scene Play list Edit Effect Copy Select Detail (p. 107) (p. 111) (p. 114) (p. 116) (p. 117) Switch Play Create Edit Title Delete (p. 122) (p. 122) (p. 121) (p. 123 – 126) (p. 127) (p. 127) Program Switch Play Title (p. 118) (p. 119) (p.
English ●When using card Scene Delete Lock Select Detail (p. 107) (p. 115) (p. 116) (p. 117) Go To Top End (p. 128) (p. 128) Card Format Card Capacity 106 Start → Current Current → End All Slide Show (p. 129) (p. 130) (p. 116) (p. 116) (p. 116) Start (p.
13 DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE) You may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes on DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will not appear with DVD-R disc. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be deleted. All Programs 7 Press the C button to quit. De l e t e Sc en e 0 05 / 0 1 3 0 05 / 0 1 4 3 Press the MENU ENTER EX I T RAM button. PLAY DESELECT ALL RAM Scene to be deleted 4 Choose “Scene”, “Edit”, “Delete”, and then press the A button.
English ●Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (see page 107): The submenu will appear. Ed i t Se l e c t De l e t e Ex i t ENTER Edit Select Go To RETURN Go To S t a r t – Cu r r en t Cu r r en t – End All RAM ENTER RETURN To p En d RAM ENTER RETURN RAM Delete .................. To delete selected scenes Exit....................... To restore the Disc Navigation screen Start → Current..
English 1 DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT – DIVIDE) You can divide a scene into two parts. To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be divided. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose, “Scene”, Sc ene “Edit”, “Divide” and then press the A button.
1 English COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT – COMBINE) If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of Disc Navigation. Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. Combining scenes is possible only when “Category: All” is specified (p. 133). Stills cannot be combined. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the consecutive multiple scenes to be combined. 6 The screen for verifying combination will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the A button.
English 1 DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT – FADE) You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene.
1 English PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT – SKIP) You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be skipped. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Scene”, “Effect”, “Skip”, and then press the A button. 5 The “Set Skip” screen 6 Press the C button to quit. A skip icon “ ” will appear in the thumbnail of any scene for which skipping has been set.
Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set a vivid image to thumbnail, you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation screen. Original thumbnail You can use this image as thumbnail. ● ● ● 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the thumbnail of the scene to be 7 The screen for verifying switching of thumbnail will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the A button. changed.
13 English COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY) 1 Set the power switch to “O” or “N“. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the still to be copied. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose “Copy” on the “Scene” menu screen, and then press the A button. Sc ene Ed i t Ef fect Copy Se l e c t De t a i l ETC ENTER 6 The “Copy to card” screen will appear: If you are sure you want to copy the selected still, press the A button.
English 3 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake. 1 Set the power switch to “P”. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to be locked. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose “Lock” on the “Scene” menu screen, and then press the A button.
123 English SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) You can use this “Select” function to select consecutive scenes at one time. This function is useful when there are numerous scenes. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Point the cursor at the first or last scene to be 4 Choose “Select” on the “Scene” menu screen. 5 Choose “Start → Current”, “Current → End” or “All” and then press the A button. selected: When selecting all scenes, simply proceed with step 3. 3 Press the MENU button.
You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene whose information you wish to know. Note: • If multiple scenes have been selected, the total recording time of the selected scenes (total number in case of stills) will appear. (When using disc) 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Scene”, “Detail”, and then press the A button.
English Programme WHAT IS “PROGRAMME”? Programme refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still. Scene No. 1 Movie Scene No. 2 9:00 Movie Scene No. 3 10:20 Still Scene No. 4 11:45 Still Scene No. 5 13:30 Movie Scene No. 6 17:20 Still 20:00 Programme No.
English 12 PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME (PLAY) You can play back only the selected programme. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 67) to choose “Play” on the “Program” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Select the programme to be played back, and then press the A button. Playback will start from the first scene of the selected programme.
English 6 After entering the title, choose “Enter” and then press the A button. 7 The screen for verifying the change in title will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the A button.
English 1 Play List WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”? You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favourites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list. On the other hand, deleting scenes on play list will not increase the remaining disc capacity for recording. Example: Programme 1 Programme 2 Play list 1 created Play list of up to No.
1 English SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SWITCH) Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 67) to choose “Switch” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button.
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 67) to choose “Edit” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Use the play list select screen to select the play list to which you wish to add scenes, and then press the A button. The scenes of the programme that was displayed in step 1 will appear in the upper row, and the scenes of selected play list will appear in the lower row.
1 English DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. play list in lower row, and place the cursor on the scene to be deleted. Ed i t P l a yL i s t A l l P r o g r ams P l a yL i s t N o . 0 2 DELETE Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes. 5 Press the C button: The Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 123. 3 Move the cursor to the 4 Press the A button.
You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 123. 3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row. 5 Choose “Delete” on the “Edit” menu screen, and then press the A button. Repeat steps 3 – 5 other scenes can be deleted. Ed i t P l a yL i s t A l l P r o g r a ms 001/014 Ed i t A l l De P r ol ge rt ams e Ex i t 001/014 P l a yL i s t No .
1 English ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) You can move scenes only when “Category: All” is specified. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 67) to choose 9 The screen for verifying move will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the A button. “Switch” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. Select the play list to be edited, and then press the A button. 4 Select the scene to be moved. “Move”, and then press the A button.
The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/ times: You can change this title at any time. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 67) to choose “Title” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Use the “Playlist Title” screen to select the play list whose title you wish to change, and then press the A button.
123 English Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene. TOP (END) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 67) to choose “Top” or “End” on the “Go To” menu screen, and then press the A button.
13 INITIALISING DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) Initialising DVD-RAM disc or card will allow you to delete any recorded contents. Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for initialisation. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during initialisation and the initialisation is interrupted, incorrect initialisation will result and the incorrectly initialised disc will be unusable.
1 English PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC) You can protect a DVD-RAM disc in order to prevent recorded images from being erased or edited by mistake. Further recording will not be possible on protected disc until the protection is released. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 67) to choose “Protect Disc” on the “Disc” menu screen, and then press the A button.
English 1 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.) Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on scenes, such as thumbnail, skip, fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally. If this happens, use the Update Control Info function to update the data.
2 English FINALISING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalising a DVD-R disc. Finalisation cannot be executed using a battery. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during finalisation and the finalisation is interrupted, incorrect finalisation will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.
English 1 Others DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in the order of recording regardless of whether they are movies or stills. You can use the Disc Navigation screen to switch this display to stills only or movies only. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 67) to choose “Category” on the “Others” menu screen, and then press the A button.
3 English SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS) If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status after each still is played back. Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 67) to choose “Slide Show”, “Start”, and then press the A button.
(DZ-GX20E/MV780E/MV750E) English Connecting to PC Connecting to PC THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC Use the provided PC connection cable to connect this DVD video camera/recorder to your PC in which the software on the CD-ROM provided or generally available software is installed: The videos and photos recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder can be used on the PC.
English ●Using PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder: Original disc Written disc Application used DVD-RAM disc recorded Original DVD-RAM disc or DVD-MovieAlbumSE** on this DVD video camera/ another DVD-RAM disc recorder ●Using PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder and create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) (see page 144): Original disc Written disc DVD-RAM disc recorded Blank DVD-R disc on this DVD video camera/ recorder Applicat
The CD-ROM supplied with the DVD video camera/recorder contains the following folders: To refer to the contents of CD-ROM, set the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of PC, right-click the CDROM icon and choose “Open”. Contains the DVD-MovieAlbumSE (see page 140 for installation). You can use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to edit the images recorded on DVD-RAM disc and create a 3D title. Contains the DVDfunSTUDIO (see page 141 for installation).
English Read the electronic instruction manuals on PC for complete information on using each software programme. ●DVD-MovieAlbumSE ●DVDfunSTUDIO You can read the instruction manual using either of the following procedures: • Open the PDF file in DVDMASE 4\manuals\English folder contained on the provided CD-ROM. • After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open “Programs”or “All Programs” from the Windows “Start” menu, choose “Hitachi DVDCAM” and “DVD-MovieAlbumSE”, and then open “Instruction Manual”.
English Installing Software Before You Begin Before installing the UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) provided with this DVD video camera/ recorder, check to see if another UDF driver* has already been installed in your PC. *InstantWrite® provided with the DZ-WINPC1, DZ-WINPC2 or DZ-WINPC2B PC kit for the Hitachi DZ-MV100E DVD video camera/recorder, or with the DZ-WINPC3 PC editing kit for the Hitachi DZ-MV200E, DZ-MV230E or DZ-MV270E DVD video camera/recorder.
English INSTALLING SOFTWARE 1 Click “All” on the installer screen. Clicking “All” allows you to install the DVDRAM driver, DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.1 and DVDfunSTUDIO 2.2 all at one time. If any of the software programmes are already installed, uninstall them, and then proceed with installing the provided programmes. 4 If you do not wish to change the folder in which DVD-MovieAlbumSE is installed, click “Next”.
is to be created on desktop will appear: If you want to create one, click “Yes”. If not, choose “No”. 10 Click “Install”. Installation will start. 11 A message verifying whether a shortcut icon is to be created on desktop will appear: If you want to create one, click “Yes”. If not, choose “No”. 12 Click “Finish”. Then the installation of DVD-RAM driver will start. 7 Click “Finish”. Then the installation of DVDfunSTUDIO will start.
English 15 Click “Next”. 17 If you do not wish to change the folder in which the UDF driver is installed, click “Next”. Click 16 Carefully read the Licence Agreement: If you accept it, click “Yes”. Click 18 If you do not wish to change the folder name, The contents of agreement displayed on actual screen may be different from those in the figure. click “Next”.
“Next”. 21 If your PC uses Windows® XP/Me, a message that prompts you to restart will appear: Click “Finish” and then restart the PC. Installing the UDF driver is now complete. If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, proceed with step 22. Click 20 Installation will start. When installation is complete, some notes will appear: Check the contents, and then click “×” at the top right of window. The contents displayed on actual screen may be different from those in the figure.
English Creating DVD Video from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/Recorder Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and DVDfunSTUDIO, you can create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, following the procedure below: 1 Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc into the DVD video camera/recorder, and connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the USB terminal of PC. 2 Start DVD-MovieAlbumSE, and edit the images on DVD-RAM disc as necessary.
The following Collect Tool will appear: Click “OK”. Any scene exported on DVD-MovieAlbumSE will be automatically registered on DVDfunSTUDIO. You can now change the DVD menu to the desired style, change the title, choose the size of disc to be used (8 cm/12 cm/12 cm doublelayered) and the playback method. Refer to the DVDfunSTUDIO instruction manual for details. 9 Click the Burn button: Writing to DVD-R disc will start. When writing is complete, a DVD video disc will be created.
English Uninstalling Software To uninstall (delete) any provided software that has been installed, use “Control Panel” to open “Add or Remove Applications”, choose the applications to be uninstalled from the displayed list of applications, and then click the “Change/Remove” button. Note: After uninstalling software, be sure to restart the PC.
The following introduces the software (generally available) you can use with PC to edit videos recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. The information on the product on this page is for reference only; Hitachi does not guarantee or endorse the operation of a given product. Contact the software company for any inquiries on the specifications and operation requirements of the product. ●For Mac PIXELA CORPORATION “Pixe VRF Browser” Information on product: http://www.pixela-1.com/vrf_browser.
English Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)* Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1)* Video flash (DZ-FLH3)** Step-up ring (DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX20E, DZ-MV750E and DZMV730E, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-MV780E) • When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory.
No disc in package – such as in DVD Round Holder, square cartridge or caddy case – can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder: Remove the disc from the holder, cartridge or caddy when using. The way to remove a disc from its package may vary with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet. The following explains how to remove the discs made by Hitachi Maxell: REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN ROUND DVD HOLDER 1 Hold the Round DVD Holder with SIDE A facing up.
English REMOVING DISC FROM CARTRIDGE 1 Use a fine tipped pen, etc. to snap off the lock 2 While pushing the pins, and then remove them. Snap off and remove lock pin release levers in the direction of arrows, gently pull out the holder with the disc, taking care not to drop the bare disc. ●Removing disc from caddy case 1 Insert your finger into the hole in the centre of disc, taking care not to touch the recording surface, and slide the disc obliquely upward so that it is not caught by claws.
This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a demonstration function. The default at purchase time is “Auto”, which will automatically start the demonstration approx. three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on. Use the following procedure if you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting to “Off”. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Choose “Initial Setup”, “Demo Mode”, and then press the A button.
English Terminology DISC-PROTECT: This disables writing to disc (protects disc from writing) so that images recorded on DVD-RAM disc cannot be accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initialised. DOLBY DIGITAL: An audio recording format widely used for DVD video. Using this technology instead of PCM recording can enhance the recording capacity, which will allow user to achieve a recording of images with higher resolution (bit rate) or a longer recording time.
This process makes a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder playable on a DVD player, etc. that conforms to 8 cm DVD-R: No further recording can be made on a finalised DVD-R disc.
English SD MEMORY CARD: This is a standard of memory card developed in 1999. The card is 32 mm long × 24 mm wide × 2.1 mm thick, and has 9 pins. SLOT-IN TYPE PC: PC that has a DVD drive into/from which a DVD is directly inserted or ejected without using a tray. SUSPENDING PC: This function stores the status of PC before it is turned off: It will restart the work from the status immediately before PC was turned off, when the PC is turned on next time.
Check 1 No movie can be recorded Movie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVDR disc. Check the following: • Is proper type of disc inserted? • Is power switch set to “O”? • Is the DVD-RAM disc in DVD video camera/ recorder write-protected? Release the writeprotect. • When using DVD-R disc: Has the disc been finalised? • Does disc have remaining recording space? If movie still cannot be recorded after the above check is clear, the disc may be damaged: Use another disc.
English Check 5 No DVD video camera/recorder operation Is a fully charged battery attached? Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC outlet? Check 6 No image in viewfinder Is LCD monitor open? No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD video camera/recorder.
English Trouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If a message appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action. Messages are arranged in alphabetical order. Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page (1) Data error in a part of image file. Repair data now? (2) Found error in image file. Repair data now? (3) Data error in all image file.
English Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page Cannot combine scene Scenes in different programmes (different recording dates) of multiple programs. cannot be combined. Create a Play list first, and then combine Create Playlist first, and such scenes on the play list. then combine scenes. 110 Cannot combine. Deselect PHOTO scenes. 110 Select only movies and combine them. Cannot combine. Select Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined, and then multiple scenes. combine them.
Card full. Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. No more recording on this card can be done: Delete unnecessary stills or use another card. 32, 107 Card full. Cannot execute. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. Card is not formatted. Format the card now? Was the card formatted on PC? When using the card on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose “YES” and format it.
English Message Disc error. Cause & Troubleshooting • Use another disc. • See *3 on page 163. Reference page 27, 29 • Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing done on some device other than this DVD video camera/ recorder. Initialise the disc or use another disc. • Initialising the disc will erase all data on it. 129 Disc full. Cannot execute. Delete unnecessary scenes before using this disc, or use another disc. 107 Disc has no data.
Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page Finalize may not be Instantaneous shut off occurred during finalising, after which complete. Finalize again power was supplied and disc was inserted. now? 132 It is unrecordable on this card. The inserted card cannot be used in this DVD video camera/ recorder: Use another card. 30 JPEG file related to scenes are not found.
English Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page There was no scene which can be deleted. This message will appear if you try to delete multiple scenes on Disc Navigation when all the selected scenes have been locked. Release the lock on scenes before executing deletion. This card cannot be used. Please replace card. The card cannot be used in this DVD video camera/recorder: Use another card. 30 This disc cannot be used. Please replace disc.
English *1 • This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognised immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use a soft, dry cloth to clean off the dirt before using it. • This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not repair the disc; turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
English Troubleshooting Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD video camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer. Power supplies Symptom Battery cannot be charged. Cause and Correction Reference page Is the ambient temperature too low or too high? Charge the battery at 10 – 30ºC. Is the battery abnormally hot? Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge it.
Even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off, opening the cover will cause the ACCESS indicator to blink. Cause and Correction The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn on to recognise a disc: Closing the cover will automatically turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. Reference page 49 During recording Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Pressing the REC or PHOTO button will not start recording.
During playback English Symptom Cause and Correction Recognition of disc is not complete Is disc dirty? Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean it. Pressing the playback button will not start playback. Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD video camera/recorder? Playback of image recorded on devices other than this DVD video camera/recorder may be impossible on this DVD video camera/ recorder.
Symptom No drive icon appears on PC. Cause and Correction Reference page The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on. Check the power supply. 47 Turn PC off and then disconnect the PC connection cable. Turn PC on again, and then use the PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. Make sure the PC connection cable is completely plugged into this DVD video camera/recorder.
English Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page The DISC EJECT button is not valid when the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC. While the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC, use Explorer to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon and execute “Eject”. If DVD-MovieAlbumSE is running, clicking the eject button on DVD-MovieAlbumSE will open the cover of disc insertion block of this DVD video camera/recorder: Remove the disc.
Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Power does not come on, or no operation occurs by pressing button. Execute system reset (press the RESET button). Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to impact? The DVD video camera/recorder could be damaged. Consult your dealer. The date and time are incorrect. Has the DVD video camera/recorder been left unused for a long period of time? The internal backup memory battery may be discharged: Charge it. 40 No scene can be deleted.
English System Reset If the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD video camera/recorder 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 video camera/recorder. 1 Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the DVD video camera/reorder off. Note: Do not press the reset button with undue force. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger.
CCD English Major Specifications DZ-GX20E : 1/3.6-inch interlaced DZ-MV780E : 1/4.5-inch interlaced DZ-MV750E/DZ-MV730E : 1/6-inch interlaced Total number of pixels DZ-GX20E approx. 2,120,000 DZ-MV780E approx. 1,330,000 DZ-MV750E/DZ-MV730E approx. 800,000 Number of effective pixels DZ-GX20E Movie: approx. 1,230,000 DZ-MV780E Movie: approx. 690,000 DZ-MV750E/DZ-MV730E Movie: approx. 410,000 Still: Still: Still: Lens approx. 1,920,000 approx. 1,100,000 approx. 410,000 DZ-GX20E : F1.
English Maximum recordable time (per side) DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc Maximum number DVD-RAM disc of recordable stills (per side) approx. 18 minutes (XTRA) approx. 30 minutes (FINE) approx. 60 minutes (STD) DZ-GX20E approx. 750 DZ-MV780E/DZ-MV750E/DZ-MV730E approx. 999 If movies and stills are mixed on one disc, the recordable number will decrease. SD memory card (when using 32 MB card) DZ-GX20E approx. 29 (in FINE mode) DZ-MV780E approx. 58 (in FINE mode) DZ-MV750E/DZ-MV730E approx.
0 – 40 ºC (less than 80%). 0 – 30 ºC when connected to PC Storage temperature -20 – 60 ºC Weight DZ-GX20E English Operating temperature (humidity) approx. 480 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV780E approx. 420 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV750E approx. 450 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV730E approx. 450 g (without battery or disc) Total weight when recording DZ-GX20E approx. 555 g DZ-MV780E approx. 475 g DZ-MV750E approx. 505 g DZ-MV730E approx.
English Index Numerics 16:9 .................................................................91 240x (Dig. Zoom) ..............................................59 40x (Dig. Zoom) ................................................59 8 cm bare disc ..................................................27 A AC adapter/charger ...........................................46 ACCESS/PC indicator ..................................52, 54 Add (edit) .......................................................
N Normal Menu ................................................... 83 O Optical 10× zoom lens ....................................... 59 Optical 16x zoom lens ....................................... 59 OSD Output ..................................................... 94 P Play (play list) ................................................. 122 Play (programme) ........................................... 119 Play list ......................................................... 121 Add scenes ....................
English Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROM This Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the storage device (CD-ROM) provided with this product, if you agree to the terms herein. If you do not accept the terms of this Agreement, immediately return the unopened package of storage medium and enclosed materials (printed matter, external package, and all others) to your dealer, or return only the package of storage medium to your dealer.
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. ★★★★★★★★★★ DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
PLEASE PHOTOCOPY AND DISPLAY Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused — resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion. Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate any such problems. ALWAYS ALWAYS GUIDELINES Take care to fit your batteries correctly, observing the plus and minus marks on the battery and appliance.
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