English Instruction Manual DZ-GX20MA/DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA Instruction manual Manual de instrucciones To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely. Para obtener el mejor funcionamiento y asegurar muchos años de utilización exentade problemas, lea todo este manual de instrucciones.
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.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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 (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens and/or inside the DVD video camera/recorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth.
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 Read This First To guide you, we have included following six chapters. • The section on “Setups” explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the basic operation of this DVD video camera/ recorder – recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of recorded images. • The section on “Advanced Techniques” explains settings on this DVD video camera/ recorder for more advanced usage.
English Introduction ●You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (p. 50, 59) Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of blank portion. You can stop playback and immediately start recording: New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data. Recorded scenes If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur. ●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (p.
●Create original DVDs on PC (p. 150) 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...................................... 8 Suggestions and Restrictions ............................ 8 Read This First ......................................
Manually Focusing Subject ..............................75 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING.................... 75 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure) .....................................................77 Compensating for Backlight .............................77 Using External Microphone ..............................78 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20MA only) .....79 Viewing on TV Screen......................................80 CONNECTING TO A TV......................................
TOC English SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SWITCH) ....................................................... 128 PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY) ............. 128 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................................... 129 DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................................... 130 ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 130 DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .............
English Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): For DZ-GX20MA only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-MV780MA, DZ-MV750MA, DZBX31A only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use.
English Names of Parts 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 6 5 11 12 13 (Inside the cover) 1 Light receiving sensor (for DZ-GX20MA only) This sensor controls the amount of light to be emitted from the built-in flash. Take care not to block with hand, etc. during recording. 14 9 Zoom lever (p. 57) Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to the W side for wide-angle. 3 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 33) 10 Accessory shoe (p.
16 17 ACCESS /PC 18 19 20 English 15 O PHOT DISC EJ ECT 21 22 23 24 15 Viewfinder (p. 37) 16 Diopter control (p. 37) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 25 26 21 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 41) Press this button when removing the battery. 22 Battery attachment platform (p. 41) 23 Record button (REC) (p. 50) 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (p.
English 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 DISC NAVIGATION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU QUICK MENU FOCUS EXPOSURE BLC VOL. DISPLAY 34 35 36 37 27 QUICK MENU button (p. 64) To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 28 FOCUS button (p. 75) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 MENU button (p. 38, 89, 114) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 30 SELECT button (p. 109) 31 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 106) 32 STOP/EXIT button (p.
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. 52) 51 ZOOM T button (p. 57) 44 REC button (p. 50) 52 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 57) 45 MENU button (p. 38, 89, 114) 53 ZOOM W button (p. 57) 46 SELECT button (p. 109) 54 Reverse skip button (p. 61) 47 Reverse search button (p. 60) 55 Forward search button (p. 60) 48 DELETE button (p. 113) 56 Play/pause button (p.
1<>2 English 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. 24). You can record both videos and photos on a DVD-RAM (generally available), but only videos on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (generally available). 1 Connect a power supply (p. 44). Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (p. 46).
English 3 Start recording (p. 50). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 36), or pull out the viewfinder (p. 37). 2 While holding down the button on the right of power switch, set the switch to “O” or “N” (only “O” for DVD-RW/ DVD-R disc). OFF 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.
3 English Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on a card (generally available). 1 Connect a power supply (p. 44). Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (p. 49). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 36). 2 Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 22 3 Put in a card. 4 Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block.
English 3 Start recording (p. 52). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 36). OFF 4 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full press). OF F 2 While holding down the button on the right of power switch, set the switch to “P”. 3 Press the PHOTO button half way (half press): When a subject image is focused, the “m” indicator will turn purple. Note: • With the DZ-GX20MA only, the built-in flash may emit light in a dark area (see page 79).
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 DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-RW (VF mode) DVD-R SD memory card To record video (p. 50) ● ● ● ● — To record photo (p. 52) ● — — — ● To delete image (p. 113) ● ● — — ● To edit image (p. 115 – 116) ● ● — — — To play on other DVD device (p.
Available Discs Usable discs and logos DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) DVD-RW [for General Ver1.1 (8 cm) 2x speed (2x/1x)] DVD-R [for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] This DVD video camera/recorder can use only the 8-cm bare discs not packed in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder. The discs in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder can be used if they are removed from the package, but take great care not to dirty or scratch the bare disc (see pages 163 and 164).
English EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER: • • • • • • • • • • • CD CD-R CD-RW CD-ROM DVD-R (double-layered) DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 DVD+R DVD-ROM DVD-Video +RW Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm Note: Discs recorded on PC or DVD recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder: If so, message “This disc cannot be used.” will appear. Also, blue thumbnails will appear (Fig. 1* on page 27), or normal playback will not be possible.
●Using discs Discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them: • Always use a brand new disc when recording important material. • Be sure not to touch the recording surface of disc, or dirty or scratch it.
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 94 for the setting of video recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) Recording quality Movie recordable time Application XTRA Approx. 18 min*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 97 for the setting of recording quality. For DZ-GX20MA Recording quality Capacity 16 MB 32 MB FINE Approx. 13 Approx. 29 NORM Approx. 18 Approx. 38 ECO Approx. 27 Approx. 58 64 MB 128MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Approx. 60 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 900 Approx. 80 Approx. 160 Approx. 320 Approx. 640 Approx. 1,200 Approx. 120 Approx.
The pixel size of stills (JPEG) that can be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is as follows: Setting Model Camera input DZ-GX20MA External input 1,600 × 1,200 pixels 640 × 480 pixels DZ-MV780MA 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels The following table shows the file size and quality of one still (JPEG) recorded on card: File size Quality DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA/ DZ-BX31A Application External input FINE 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 16 feet (5 m). 10º 10º 15º 15º Infrared receiver ox pr 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: month/day/year, day/month/year or year/ month/day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as follows: Date display format Example of display M/D/Y 5:00PM 9/30/2006 D/M/Y 17:00 30/ 9/2006 Y/M/D PM 5:00 2006/ 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-GX20MA or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780MA, DZ-MV750MA and DZ-BX31A has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder. Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX20MA) 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 178 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20MA)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx.
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-GX20MA)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA/ DZ-BX31A When using viewfinder 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) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire.
While holding down the gray button at the right of power switch, set the switch according to each recording function: Set to “OFF”: The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn off Set to “P”: To record still on SD memory card Set to “O”: To record movie on DVDRAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc Set to “N”: To record still on DVDRAM disc English Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off Note: • Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to let it recognize the disc, you can immediately record or play back by tur
English Inserting and Removing Disc INSERTING DISC 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open. 2 Gently open the cover by hand fully until it stops. 3 Push the disc against the turntable at the center to lock it until a click is heard. 4 Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on the cover of disc insertion block, to close the cover.
●When using brand-new DVD-RW/DVD-R disc Recognition of the disc will start. The messages on the right will appear in sequence by pressing the A button between messages. 3 Confirm the message, and then press the A F o rma t D i s c button. Disc is not formatted. If it formats, it becomes possible to use for camera. NEXT CANCEL When recording on this DVD video camera/recorder: 1 Confirm the following message on screen, and then press the A button.
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 center 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 center of card edge. The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers. 4 Inserting Card: Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks. 5 Close the cover of card insertion block. Note: • No card is provided with this DVD video camera/ recorder: Buy cards if you need them.
English Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder. 1<>2 Recording Movie Before You Begin Pressing REC once will start recording; pressing it once again will temporarily stop recording. • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/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 169 when recording movie is not possible. • See “Check 4” on page 169 if it takes some time before recording is possible. • See “Check 5” on page 170 if the DVD video camera/ recorder does not operate. • See page 53 for on-screen information display. • It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted.
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 1<>23 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. p 7. Microphone filter l 8. 16:9 mode 9. Video flash 10. Self-timer 11. External Input 12. Recording status e 2. Program AE j 3. White balance n 4. EIS o 5. Manual Focus m 6. Backlight compensation 1. Recording mode j 13. Zoom 14.
1. Recording mode (p. 50, 52, 98) English A B C D E F G : Movie : Still (Disc) : External input still (field) (Disc) : External input still (frame) (Disc) : Still (Card) : External input still (field) (Card) : External input still (frame) (Card) 2. Program AE (only in movie recording mode) (p. 89) No display : Auto : Sports b : Portrait c : Spotlight d : Sand & Snow e : Low Light f 8. 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode) (p. 95) No display : 16:9 mode OFF l : 16:9 mode ON 9.
: I : : K : J : $ : " ? : # ! : : N* : DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR-mode/VF-mode) DVD-R DVD-RAM (write-protected) Protected DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc finalized on this video camera/recorder DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc finalized on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder Finalized DVD-RW (VF-mode) disc DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than this DVD video camera/ recorder * Includes DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi DVD vide
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 1<>23 Zooming If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T” control side with Dig. Zoom specified, the digital zoom will be activated midway (when optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA, or optical 16-power is exceeded on DZ-MV750MA or DZ-BX31A). You can zoom up to 240-power on DZ-GX20MA, DZ-MV780MA or DZ-MV750MA; up to 1,000power on DZ-BX31A. 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 13/16” (2 cm) from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen. 1 Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the subject, and press the zoom lever to “W” control side. Note: • Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be focused, depending on the distance to the subject. In this case, move the zoom to “W” control side to focus.
Before You Begin English Playing Back • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 50, 52). • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 45). 1<>23 PLAYING BACK Playing Back STOP/EXIT Use f / e / d / c to select, and then press A to designate. 1 Press the A button in the recording pause status. The DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback mode, and the scene you have recorded last will be played back. (For “scene”, see p. 106 and “Terminology”, p. 166.
1<>23 English PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To function (p. 62) or Disc Navigation function (p. 106) to play back from the start of disc or card. 1<>2 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 1<>2 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.
1<>23 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 1<>23 On-Screen Information Display INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing. RAM 9:27AM 9/ 30/2006 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. 87) 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 : F I NE 16 : 9 : Of f I n p u t S o u r c e : CAMERA 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 Press c or A Qu i c k M e n u V I DEO Mo d e 16 : 9 I npu t Sou r c e F I NE S e l e c t t h e mo v i e q u a l i t y.
1<>2 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. 94) Qu i c k M e n u V I DEO Mo d e : F I NE 16 : 9 : Of f I n p u t S o u r c e : CAMERA 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.
English ●Initial Setup (p. 104) Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Language : Eng l i s h D e mo Mo d e : A u t o Re s e t Me n u f o r I n i t i a l s e t u p. ENT ER RE TURN Qu i c k M e n u Language Eng l i s h D e mo Mo d e Re s e t C h a n g e t h e l a n g u a g e d i s p l a y. RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM Language D emo Mo d e Re s e t Ch a n g e t h e l a n g u ENT ER Eng l i s h Fr ança i s Españo l De u t s c h I t a l i ano RE TURN RAM (p.
English ●Date Setup (p. 38) Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Da t e Se t Da t e Se t Me n u f o r d a t e s e t u p. ENT ER RE TURN RAM 9 / 30 / 2006 8 : 0 0 AM Se t t he c u r r en t da t e and t i me. ENT ER RE TURN RAM ●Initial Setup (p. 104) Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Language : Eng l i s h D e mo Mo d e : A u t o Re s e t Me n u f o r I n i t i a l s e t u p.
English 3 FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup (p. 97) Qu i c k M e n u Qu a l i t y : F I NE I n p u t S o u r c e : CAMERA : Of f Se l f T i me r 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 I npu t Sou r c e 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 ●Initial Setup (p. 104) Qu i c k M e n u Language : Eng l i s h D emo Mo d e : A u t o Re s e t Me n u f o r I n i t i a l s e t u p. ENT ER RE TURN Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Language Eng l i s h D emo Mo d e Re s e t C h a n g e t h e l a n g u a g e d i s p l a y. ENT ER RE TURN Language D emo Mo d e Re s e t Ch a n g e t h e l a n g u ENT ER Eng l i s h Fr ança i s Españo l De u t s c h I t a l i ano RE TURN (p.
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Scene (p. 115) Qu i c k Me n u Ed i t Ef f ec t ETC Co p y Qu i c k Me n u Ed i t Ef f ec t ETC Co p y Me n u f o r s c e n e. ENT ER RE TURN Qu i c k Me n u Ed i t Ef f ec t ETC Co p y Di v i de De l e t e E d i t s c e n e. RAM ENT ER Di v i de De l e t e D i v i d e s c e n e. RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM (p.
<> English FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RW DISC): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Scene (p. 115) Qu i c k Me n u Ed i t Ef f ec t Qu i c k Me n u Ed i t Ef f ec t ETC Qu i c k Me n u Ed i t Ef f ec t Di v i de De l e t e ETC Me n u f o r s c e n e. ENT ER RE TURN E d i t s c e n e. RWVR Di v i de De l e t e ETC ENT ER D i v i d e s c e n e. RE TURN ENT ER RWVR RE TURN RWVR (p.
English ●Others (p. 139) 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 RWVR 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. ENT ER RWVR RE TURN RWVR Note: The Scene menu will not appear in the VF mode. “Finalize Disc” in the Disc menu will not appear with a previously finalized DVD-RW disc.
3 English FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. (p. 113) Qu i 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. 135) 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.
English 1<>23 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).
Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 75): English 76 Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc.
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.
1<>2 English Using External Microphone Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD video camera/recorder. Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on external microphone and start recording. For details on external microphone, see “Major Specifications” on page 186. To external microphone jack Note: • Depending on the shape of its plug, an external microphone cannot be plugged in, while the cable is left plugged in the AV/S input/output terminal.
English 13 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20MA only) When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-GX20MA makes use of the built-in Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also be set to On where the light is always being emitted, or Off when you wish to record without using the flash even in a dark place.
1<>23 English Viewing on TV Screen Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows: To video/audio input jacks To S-VIDEO input jack* To AV input/output jack Red AV/S input/output cable (provided) White Yellow * 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.
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.
1<>2 English Playback on DVD Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC You can use a DVD recorder (see “Terminology”, p. 166) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW (VR-mode) to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player and play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD recorder/player.
English 13 Recording (Dubbing) Images Before You Begin • Before connecting this DVD video camera/recorder to another device, be sure to turn both devices off. • Insert a recordable disc*1 or card*2 into this DVD video camera/recorder (see pages 25, 28). *1 No photo can be recorded on DVD-RW/DVD-R. *2 Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded.
English Note: • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/ charger. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control provided with the DVD video camera/ recorder. When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than “VCR2”. • With DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA, using S-VIDEO will enable you to record clearer images.
You can record (dub) images from other video cameras on a disc*1 or card*2 in DVD video camera/ recorder. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the other video camera. *1 No photo can be recorded on DVD-RW/DVD-R. *2 Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded. *1 Signal flow To AV input/ output jack DVD video camera, 8mm video camera, VHS video camera, etc. To S-VIDEO output jack of video camera, etc.
English RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder, on other video devices. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device as shown in the following figure: Signal flow To AV input/output jack To S-VIDEO input jack of VCR, etc.
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*9 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 Da t e Se t up Da t e Se t Da t e Mod e : M / D / Y RAM RETURN Date Setup Program AE (p. 89) White balance (p. 91) EIS*1 (p. 93) Digital zoom (p. 57) Microphone filter*2 (p. 93) Flash*3 (p.
English 1<>23 Setting Up Camera Functions Before You Begin • See page 65 for how to set. • No menu screen appears with external input. SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording conditions, clearer images will be recorded.
English RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Program AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose “Program AE” from the “Camera Functions Setup” menu. 2 Choose “Low Light”, and designate it. 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 .
English ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions. Mode Setting content On-screen display Auto White balance always automatically adjusted 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 75). 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 57) 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 1<>2 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose the movie quality from “XTRA”, “FINE”, “STD”. It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA” or “FINE” mode. (p. 29) 1 Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s button, use the f/ V I DEO Mode e/d/c/A 16:9 I n p u t Sou r ce buttons to choose OSD Ou t p u t “VIDEO Mode” on the ENTER RETURN “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 Functions Setup” 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, external input, S-VIDEO external input (for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only), or “STD” recording using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc. • Once the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc has been recorded in the wide-screen mode, you will not be able to switch to recording of external input or S-VIDEO external input (DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) using the same disc.
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. 31 “SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS”) 1 Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s button, use the f/ Qu a l i t y e/d/c/A I n p u t Sou r ce Se l f T i me r buttons to choose OSD Ou t p u t “Quality” on the ENTER RETURN “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.
13 English SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) When “Input Source: LINE or S LINE” is specified, you can record stills of externally input images on either a DVD-RAM disc or a card. The DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image with little movement by specifying “Frame”, but “Field” is recommended for recording image with movement.
English 13 SELF-TIMER You can record photos using the self-timer function, as with ordinary cameras. The self-timer function is valid only when recording photos (stills). 1 Press the MENU button, use the f/ e/d/c/A buttons to choose “Self Timer” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Press the PHOTO button. Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p I n p u t Sou r ce Se l f T i mer OSD Ou t p u t ENTER On Of f RAM RETURN 2 Select “On”, and then press the A button.
1<>23 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 the f/ e/d/c/A buttons to choose “OSD Output” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.
English 1<>23 LCD/EVF Setup SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) 1 Press the MENU button, use the f/ e/d/c/A buttons 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 COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL) You can adjust the color density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder. 1 Press the MENU button, use the f/ e/d/c/A buttons 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 RAM RETURN Note: • The color setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
English 1<>23 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 the f/ e/d/c/A buttons 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. 185)). (Note, however, that the date/time will not be reset.) 1 Press the MENU button, use the f/ e/d/c/A buttons 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 1<>23 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 “program”, 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-RW/DVD-R disc or card is used, but the operation is the same.
Thumbnail (see “Terminology”, p. 166) 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 point the cursor at the first scene in the range of scenes you want to select.
English FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION The Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations. Functions Available with Disc Navigation Available function Editing of scenes Contents ● ● Setting special effects to scenes ● ● Copy from disc to card ● You can delete unnecessary scenes, E* Reference page 113 – 116 combine scenes, or divide one scene. 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 87. Refer to pages indicated for details of settings. ●When using DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc Scene Play list Program Others ETC Edit (p. 113) Effect (p. 117) 1 Copy* (p. 120) Select (p. 122) Detail (p. 123) *1 DVD-RAM only Switch Play Create Edit Title Delete (p. 128) (p. 128) (p. 127) (p. 129 – 132) (p. 133) (p.
English ●When using card Scene Delete Lock Select Detail (p. 113) (p. 121) (p. 122) (p. 123) Go To Top End (p. 134) (p. 134) Card Format Card Capacity 112 Start → Current Current → End All Slide Show (p. 135) (p. 136) (p. 122) (p. 122) (p. 122) Start (p.
1<3 DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE) You may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/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 113): 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. 139). 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. There are three types of special effects: Fade Out Fade Out Fade Out Fade In Fade In White: Fades in from white screen Fades out to white screen Wipe: Fades in from black screen to vertical direction of screen Fades out from vertical direction of screen to black screen 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene for adding special effects. 3 Press the MENU button.
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.
1<>23 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 Program WHAT IS “PROGRAM”? Program 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 9:00AM Movie Scene No. 3 10:20AM Still Scene No. 4 11:45AM Still Scene No. 5 1:30PM Movie Scene No. 6 5:20PM Still 8:00PM Program No.
English 1<>2 PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) You can play back only the selected program. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/ c/A buttons to choose “Play” on the “Program” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Select the program to be played back, and then press the A button. Playback will start from the first scene of the selected program.
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 favorites 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: Program 1 Program 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 the f/e/d/ c/A buttons 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 the f/e/d/ c/A buttons 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 program 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 129. 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 129. 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 P l a yL i s t No .
1< English ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) When using DVD-RAM, you can move scenes only by specifying “Category: All”. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to choose “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 the f/e/d/c/A buttons 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. See “CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE)” on page 125 for how to enter a title.
1<>23 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 the f/e/d/ c/A buttons to choose “Top” or “End” on the “Go To” menu screen, and then press the A button.
1<>3 INITIALIZING DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) Initializing a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW disc or card will allow you to delete any recorded contents. Before using a DVD-RW on this video camera/recorder, you must format it. Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for initialization.
1< English PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC) You can protect a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) 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 the f/e/d/ c/A buttons to choose “Protect Disc” on the “Disc” menu screen, and then press the A button.
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 FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc. Finalization cannot be executed using a battery. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during finalization and the finalization is interrupted, incorrect finalization 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 the f/e/d/ c/A buttons 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 the f/e/d/ c/A buttons to choose “Slide Show”, “Start”, and then press the A button.
English 1<>23 Connecting to PC Connecting to PC The CD-ROM is not provided with DZ-BX31A, but connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC via the PC connection cable will allow you to import photos recorded on the DVD video camera/ recorder into PC.
English ●Using PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder: Original disc DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder Written disc Original DVD-RAM disc or another DVD-RAM disc Application used DVD-MovieAlbumSE** ●Capturing into PC, images on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, and creating a DVD video (DVD-RW/DVD-R) (see page 150): Original disc DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder Wr
Photos are recorded on a DVD-RAM or SD memory card in this DVD video camera/recorder in JPEG format: Use the application that conforms to the JPEG images. The following shows how to import photos into PC. With DVD-RAM No software is provided with DZ-BX31A. If you use Windows XP, the photos on a DVD-RAM can be imported from Explorer. With SD memory card Insert an SD memory card with photos recorded into the DVD video camera/recorder, and connect it to PC.
English Read the electronic instruction manuals on PC for complete information on using each software program. ●DVD-MovieAlbumSE ●DVDfunSTUDIO You can read the instruction manual using either of the following procedures: • Open the PDF file in DVDMASE 4\manual\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 No software is provided with DZ-BX31A. 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-MV100A DVD video camera/recorder, or with the DZ-WINPC3 PC editing kit for the Hitachi DZ-MV200A, DZ-MV230A or DZ-MV270A 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 programs are already installed, uninstall them, and then proceed with installing the provided programs. 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 License 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 (DVD-RW/DVD-R) from DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/Recorder No software is provided with DZ-BX31A. Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and DVDfunSTUDIO, you can create a DVD video (DVD-RW/DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, following the procedure below: 1 Insert a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) that contains the scenes you wish to use to create a DVD video (DVD-RW/DVD-R) into this DVD video camera/recorder.
exporting was completed successfully. Do you wish to create a ‘DVD-Video’ disc” will appear. Check the small box for “Eject the disc being used”, and then click “Yes”. 9 Click the Burn button: Writing to DVD-RW/ DVD-R disc will start. When writing is complete, a DVD video disc will be created. Then the disc cover of this DVD video camera/recorder will open automatically.
English INSERTING 3D TITLE IMAGES You can attach a 3D title to the images recorded on a DVD-RAM. 1 Connect the DVD video camera/recorder in which the DVD-RAM to be edited is loaded to USB port of PC. 2 Start up DVD-MovieAlbumSE. The 3D title creation screen (3D-Title STUDIO) will start. You can then attach a 3D title to the top of program. The contents recorded on the DVD-RAM will appear. From this screen, you can cut, move scenes, and create a play list. 4 Click “OK”.
If, when DVD-MovieAlbumSE starts, no scene recorded on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) appears, or “Drive X: disc cannot be used on DVD-MovieAlbumSE” appears, use the DVDMovieAlbumSE Preferences to choose the drive in which the DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) is loaded. 1 Click “Preference”. 2 Use “Device Settings” – “Drive Select” to choose the drive. If “The disc in drive X: cannot be used.” appears, click “Preference” on the screen.
English CREATING A DVD VIDEO (DVD-RW/DVD-R) USING SCENES RECORDED ON MULTIPLE DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISCS You can use the “Export” function of DVD-MovieAlbumSE to save scenes recorded on multiple DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) discs, by using PC for a video file (MPEG2 file).
English 10 Insert a DVD-RW/DVD-R and start up DVDfunSTUDIO. To start up DVDfunSTUDIO, click Windows [Start] button, choose [All Programs] (or [Programs]), [Hitachi DVDCAM], and then [DVDfunSTUDIO]. 11 Register the scenes in DVDfunSTUDIO. All the scenes that you saved in PC using DVD-MovieAlbumSE by repeating steps 3 – 7 can easily be registered in DVDfunSTUDIO by using its Collect Tool. Choose [▼ Tool] – [CollectTool] on DVDfunSTUDIO. 12 Click the “Burn” button.
English CAPTURING SCENES ON DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) INTO PC You can capture scenes recorded on a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) into the hard disk (HDD) of PC, using either of the following methods: Capturing in DVD-VR format: You can perform playback and simple editing using the DVD-MovieAlbumSE HDD mode, and use the DVD-MovieAlbum copy tool to copy scenes to another DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc.
1 Connect to PC the DVD video camera/ 6 When export is complete, the screen shown recorder in which a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) is loaded. below will appear: Choose “No”, and then click “Close” on the “Export a title” screen. 2 Start up DVD-MovieAlbumSE. 3 From the DVD-MovieAlbumSE screen, select MPEG2 files will be stored in the export destination folder specified on the “Export a title” screen in step 4.
English DVD-MovieAlbumSE HDD MODE DVD-MovieAlbumSE has an HDD mode whose copy tool you can use to either play back the DVDVR format data captured onto HDD, or perform simple editing of the data. 1 Start DVD-MovieAlbumSE and click the [HDD] button. 2 Choose the folder containing the VR-format data in HDD. If the HDD button is clicked at the first startup, the HDD folder select screen will automatically appear.
English REUSING A RECORDED DVD-RW Use DVDfunSTUDIO to delete contents on a recorded DVD-RW: It will then be reusable. 1 Choose [H Tool]-[Erase DVD RW disc] on DVDfunSTUDIO. 2 The window shown below will appear: Choose [Quick erase] or [Full erase] and then click [Run]. Erasure will start. Click Quick erase: Erasure will finish in approx. one minute (only the data on table of contents will be deleted). Full erase: Erasure will take up to one hour (all contents will be deleted).
English Uninstalling Software • No software is provided with DZ-BX31A. 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-GX20MA, DZ-MV750MA or DZBX31A, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-MV780MA) • 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 center 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/ DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc cannot be accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initialized. 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-RW/DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder playable on a DVD player, etc. that conforms to 8 cm DVD: No further recording can be made on a finalized 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 disc. Check the following: • Is proper type of disc inserted? • Is power switch set to “O”? • Is the DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc in DVD video camera/recorder write-protected? Release the write-protect. • When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc: Has the disc been finalized? • 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. 170 Check 7 No image appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder • Is DVD video camera/recorder connected to PC using PC connection cable? Unplug the PC connection cable.
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. Unless consecutive scenes are selected, they cannot be combined. 116 Cannot combine scene Scenes in different programs (different recording dates) cannot of multiple programs. be combined. Create a Playlist first, and then combine such Create Playlist first, and scenes on the playlist. then combine scenes. 116 Cannot combine. Deselect PHOTO scenes. 116 Select only movies and combine them. Cannot combine.
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. 30, 113 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 177. Reference page 25, 27 • Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing done on some device other than this DVD video camera/ recorder. Initialize the disc or use another disc. • Initializing the disc will erase all data on it. 135 Disc full. Cannot execute. Delete unnecessary scenes before using this disc, or use another disc. 113 Disc has no data.
Error occurred. Please replace disc. Cause & Troubleshooting An abnormality occurred with a DVD-R disc to be repaired. Replace the disc. Reference page — Finalize may not be Instantaneous shutoff occurred during finalizing, after which complete. Finalize again power was supplied and disc was inserted. now? 138 It is unrecordable on this card. The inserted card cannot be used in this DVD video camera/ recorder: Use another card. 28 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. 28 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 recognized 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 50 – 86ºF (10 – 30ºC).
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 recognize a disc: Closing the cover will automatically turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. Reference page 47 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.
Photos on card cannot be played back. Cause and Correction Reference page This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data recorded on SD memory card in other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The range of image data normally playable on this DVD video camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal × 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal × 3000 vertical.
When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC: English 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. 45 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.
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.
Miscellaneous English Symptom Power does not come on, or no operation occurs by pressing button. Cause and Correction Execute system reset (press the RESET button). Reference page 185 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.
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.
English Major Specifications CCD DZ-GX20MA : 1/3.6-inch interlaced DZ-MV780MA : 1/4.5-inch interlaced DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A : 1/6-inch interlaced Total number of pixels DZ-GX20MA approx. 2,120,000 DZ-MV780MA approx. 1,330,000 DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A approx. 680,000 Number of effective pixels DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A Lens Movie: approx. 1,230,000 Still: approx. 1,920,000 Movie: approx. 690,000 Still: approx. 1,100,000 Movie: approx. 340,000 Still: approx.
DVD-RAM disc (per side) DZ-GX20MA approx. 750 English Maximum number of recordable stills DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A approx. 999 External input 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-GX20MA approx. 29 (in FINE mode) DZ-MV780MA approx. 58 (in FINE mode) DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A approx. 232 (in FINE mode) External input approx.
English Operating temperature (humidity) 32 – 104ºF (0 – 40ºC) (less than 80%) 32 – 86ºF (0 – 30ºC) when connected to PC Storage temperature -4 – 140ºF (-20 – 60ºC) Weight DZ-GX20MA approx. 480 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV780MA approx. 420 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A approx. 450 g (without battery or disc) Total weight when recording Provided accessories 188 DZ-GX20MA approx. 555 g DZ-MV780MA approx. 475 g DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A approx.
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English Index Numerics 1,000x (Dig. Zoom) ............................................57 16:9 .................................................................95 240x (Dig. Zoom) ..............................................57 40x (Dig. Zoom) ................................................57 60x (Dig. Zoom) ................................................57 8 cm bare disc ..................................................25 A AC adapter/charger ...........................................
M MF .................................................................. 75 MIC.Filter ......................................................... 93 Move ............................................................. 132 N Normal Menu ................................................... 87 O Optical 10× zoom lens ....................................... 57 Optical 16x zoom lens ....................................... 57 OSD Output ................................................... 100 P PHOTO Input .........
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.
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