"FACH | lnspire the Ne×_ V_DEO £4M DZ-GX5080A DZ-GX5020A/DZ-GX5000A instruction manual Toobtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this entire instruction manual. Mode d'emploi Des performances optimales et un fonctionnement _t long terme seront assures en appliquant les presentes instructions apr_s avoir enti_rement lu ce mode d'emploi.
| Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving ft_edate/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off. WARNING: TO EXPOSE PREVENT THIS FIRE UNIT OR TO SHOCK RAIN ORHAZARD, MOISTURE. DO NOT WARNING: RECOMMENDED ONLY. USE THE TO PREVENT FIREACCESSORIES OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, CHARGER (DZ-ACS3).
Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to tile following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that nray cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with tile limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
| 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.
Cautions When Handle crystal the liquid Using 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.
• If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD video camera/recorder couM malfunction or a fire could occur. Do not point directly at the sun: • Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This could cause malfunctions. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near TV or radio: • This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.
Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or • The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking to show that data is being written to disc o1"card, or being read from it.
| Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder very high for a long period of time: in a place where the temperature is • 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.
CLEANING Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. OCleaning lens LCD screen and camera Use dr), soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in the screen, result in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor.
| DISC CLEANING Use tile disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown in the figure. Do not wipe the disc with force: Doing so could cause scratches. Never use solvent (thinnel, ware1, antistat or detergent) for cleaning. Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with detergent: The dirt removal capacity of the cloth will improve (rinse the cloth well with water so that no detergent remains).
About This Manual eDisplays in this manual Understand that tile displays tile LCD screen. eNotation are different from those vou will actually or on of cancel button Press tile STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation preceding one. The expression "press the • button" e_, see in the viewfinder _, _, _, _ and _ midway, or return the menu scroen to the will be used in this text. marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video canrera/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used.
| Table of Contents Important Information ......................................... 2 For Your Safety .................................................. Precautions ........................................................ 2 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 4 Cautions When Using ........................................ 5 Cautions When Storing ...................................... 8 Suggestions and Restrictions ............................ 8 CLEANING .................................
RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) ................ 69 REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) ................................................... 69 Setting Up Record Functions ........................... SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) ................................................ SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE) ..................................................... SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) ..............................................
| Recording (Dubbing) images ......................... 107 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES ............................................ 107 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX5080A) Software Provided ......................................... 108 Requirements 109 of available PC ....................... installing Software ......................................... 110 Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable ...........................................................
Checking Provided Make sure that you have all the following accessories Battery (model DZ-BPO7PW): Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. / Accessories in package: AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3): Used to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery.
I Names of Parts 4 8 (Inside the cover) 1 LED light (for DZ-GX5080A only) (p. 42) 2 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 20) 3 Stereo microphone Take care that tile nricrophone is not blocked by a hand, etc., during recording. 4 5 16 Recording indicator (p. 33) The red indicator will light during Optical (for Optical (for (p. 50) 25x zoom lens DZ-GX5000A only) 30x zoom lens DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A recording. only) 6 Zoom lever {p. 50, 52, 67) To adjust the zoom or volume.
10 17 10 Viewfinder 11 18 12 13 19 14 20 15 21 ! 16 22 17 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 26) Press this button when removing file batter}: (p. 30) 11 Diopter control (p. 30) To adjust the focus of image appearing viewfindel_ (Pull out the viewfinder.) in tile 18 Battery attachment 19 Record button 12 SLEEP/RESTART status beVween indicator (for DZ-GX5080A only) ACCESS indicator (for DZ-GX5020A/ 7, 20 LOCK switch (p.
| 23 24 30 31 32 23 FULL AUTO (p. 55) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder full automatic. 24 FOCUS button (p. 52) To switch between manual focus and auto- fOCllS. 25 MENU button (p. 48, 78) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 25 33 26 34 27 28 35 36 29 37 38 32 DISPLAY (Screen display) button(p. 43, 72) to Press this button to display the details of image being played back or camera setting status, or switch the display off.
This section explains preparations and battery. Demonstration for recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder Function This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a demonstration function. The default at purchase time is "Auto", which will automatically start the demonstration minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on. approx, three Refer to "CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION" on page 33 if you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting to "Off".
| ATTACHING LENS CAP 1 Attach tile shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap. 2 Attach the longer attachment recorder. 3 Push hole end of lens of DVD _ideo cap string to the camera/ tile both sides of cap inward it oxer tile lens. er end and attach __Push Note: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect the lens.
Discs and Cards The following table lists the storage camera/recorder and the functions media (discs and cards) that can which are available with them: i_ii_l///!liiiiiiiii!!i/iiiiiii!ii!iiii/i/lli iiiii/_i_il be used on this DVD video I'............................................................................... i _i_ii iiiil!_ii_i l_m,,,,_,_,_:_,_,,_,_,,_,_,_=j_ iiii/ii iilli[!iiiiii_i_ii! iiii!!iiiii iiliili_D i To record video (p. 39) To record photo (p. 40) To delete image just recorded (p.
| AVAILABLE DISCS _i iU_abl _iiscs_ ;, DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) RA ,',.t R A N4.7 DVD-RW [Ver1.1 (8 cm) 2x speed (2x/1 x)] Rw 2_1:X on Allows you to delete unnecessary scenes or edit scenes. Also allows you to record photos. Allows you to choose the VR mode for deleting unnecessary scenes or editing scenes, or the VF mode in which deletion or editing is not possible, but high compatibility with DVD players is provided "1 Provides high compatibility with DVD players "1.
EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER • • • • • • CD CD-R CD-RW CD-ROM DVD-ROM DVD-Video • • • • • • • DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring SD memory card carl be used on this DVD video camera/recorder (incompatible with 2GB). When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card can be used in the same way as an SD memory card. No SDHC card or nmltimedia card can be used. card the designated ones. [_UUUUUU_ Be sure to perform trial _ recording before recording .
| Preparations for Power Supply USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger from household AC outlet when you perform settings indoors. to power the DVD video canrera/recorder on it, play back or edit images, or use it Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3)to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire.
Setting Up the The DZ-BPOTPW purchase time: battery Charge Battery provided it before with using DZ-GXSO8OA/GXSO2OA/GXSOOOA the DVD video has not been charged at camera/recorder.
| • Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger: During charge Charge Note: See "Troubleshooting" complete on page 135 when the CHARGE J Lit ] Goes out indicator blinks. • Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77°F (25°C)) DZ-BP07PW (provided)/DZ-BPTSW DZ-BP14SW Tile charge (optional): Approx. (optional): Approx.
OContinuously 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 continuouslv be used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BPOTPW (provided)/DZ-BP7SW can (optional) When using viewfinder approx. 85 min When using LCD monitor approx. 75 min When using viewfinder approx. 85 min When using LCD monitor approx. 75 min When using viewfinder approx.
| BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery is used to power tile DVD video camera/recorder, appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows: Fully charged tile battery remaining level • Nearly empty ,AIIAA¥ -_TTTyT White portion shows remaining level "_ (Blinks) EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY • The battery will slightly discharge even if it is detached from tile DVD video camera/ recorder, • lI the battery is left attached to DVD video camera/recordel, it will consume a slight amou
Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder Off While holding down the gray button at the right of power switch, set the switch according to each recording function: Set to "OFF": Tile DVD video camera/ recorder will turn off Set to "D": To record Illen/O rv still on SD card Set to "411": To record movie on DVDRAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/ +RW disc On and Note: • Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to let it recognize the disc, you can immediately record or play back by turning the DVD video camera/ recorder o
VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER If you 1 Pull open subject ] the LCD image Open monitor, on the LCD the LCD you can monitor screen. 2 Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the focus to suit your eyesight. monitor. The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your fingel: Hook the finger there to open the monitol: ORange where the LCD monitor can be moved The LCD monitor out the viewfinder.
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. 1 Press the MENU button, use the _/_1_/ _1/11_ buttons to choose "Date Setup" then "Date Set". 2 Press the _ Press and button. The figuro for the month will be selected.
| Initial Settings Press the MENU button, and then use I,qNI/l_t_l/,ql_l/l_l_/l_/ll to display the "Initial Setup" menu screen. See page 48 for detailed operation procedure. Press the MENU button again to exit setting. SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) Select "On" or "Off", and then press the I_/ll button. On: Beep will be heard when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed in the Video mode, the SLEEP/START or EJECT button is pressed, etc. Off: No beep is heard.
RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET) You carl restore menu settings to defaults the date/time will not be reset.) 1 Choose "Reset" (initial settings at the factory (p. 142)). (Note, howex er, that 2 If on the you are sure that you wish to reset, use the button to choose "Initial Setup" menu screen, and then press the l,,/ll button. "YES", and then the I_/11 button. i press _._Reset _ _R _ The screen_ for verifying., reset_ will aFp _ ear. The setting defaults.
| LCD/EVF Setup ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS) 1 Press the MENU button, 3 Press use tile I_1_/_1,'1/ ,_1/I,'1_/11_/11 buttons to choose "LCD/EVF Adjust" on the "LCD/EVF Setup" menu screen, and then choose "LCD Brightness"or "EVF Brightness". The brightness the screen. 2 Use adjustment the _/_1_" bar will appear _ on buttons : The screen dimmer. Press The I1_ : screen brighter. 34 becomes becomes button to end the setting.
ADJUSTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL) You carl adjust 1 Press the color density of the LCD monitor the MENU Note: • The color setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off, button, use the I_1/ ll'l_ l _ l ld_ l li'l l l buttons to choose "LCD/EVF Adjust" on the "LCD/EVF Setup" menu choose "Color Level". The color density on the screen. 2 Use the _1/I_ adjustment screen and viewfinder.
| Inserting 4 / Press down release it. and Removing tile DISC EJECT button once Disc and A few moments after tile ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open. 2 Gently open tile cover by hand Pickup lens fully until it stops. • Note that the recording surface of disc must face the inside of DVD video camera/recorder. When using a single-sided disc, the recording surface is the side without label, • Never touch the disc recording surface or pickup lens.
Note; • If the cover of disc insertion block is open, the ACCESS/PC indicator will blink when an image is displayed on the LCD monitor screen: In this case, the DVD video camera/recorder will not turn off even if the power switch is set to "OFF". If the cover remains open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn oft.
| Inserting and Removing 1 ()pen the LCD nronitor. 2 Turn the DVD video canrera/recorder 3 Open the cover of card insertion 4 Inserting Card: lnsert card with its terminal locks. off. block. inward until it Remox ing Card: Push tile center of card edge. Tile card will come out so that it can be held by fingers. 5 Close the cover of card insertion block. Note: • Always close the cover of card insertion block: Placing the DVD video camera/recorder on a desk, etc.
This section explains about DVD video camera/recorder. Recording 1 Remove and still images, and also basic settings on Insert a recordable disc into this DVD video camera/recorder. ACCESS/PC indicator the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder 2 Turn of movies Movie Before You Begin ] • Pressing REC once will start recording; pressing it once again will temporarily stop recording. recording at subject. the DVD camera/recorder on.
| Recording Stills Note: Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM and card. disc ACCESS/PC indicator _ PHOTO button CARD ACCESS 1 Remo_ e the lens cap, and then point the DVD _ideo camera/recorder 2 Turn indicator at subject. tile DVD camera/recorder on. When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to "!'1". When using card: Set the power switch to "1_". After tile ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 3 Check the subject on the screen or LCD).
Swift Restart button) If you press DVD video of Recording the SLEEP/RESTART button while camera/recorder of L tile status that (SLEEP/RESTART in tile recording pause status instead recording is possible will be restored of turning in approx. the 1.5 seconds. Setting to the sleep/restart status: Press tile SLEEP/RESTART button recording pause status.
Recording using LED Light You can use the LED light to illuminate a subject (for DZ.GX5080A to be recorded in a dark place. '1 Press the 1'_1 button during recording, pause o1:recording. An icon will appear on the screen, and the LED light will glow. LED light 001_:9 Oil REM 3 0 MIN LED light icon FiNE 2 Press the 1'_1 button 2/10 8:00AM /20O7 again. The LED light will go out. Note: • Pressing _ will turn the LED light on and off alternately.
On-Screen Various types Information of information INFORMATION See the next IB£ ,_ [] _(ll)_ _,_: page will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. DISPLAY DURING RECORDING for details. 2,16:9 mode 3. Program AE 4. Backlight compensation 5. EIS 6. White balance 7. LED light [] 8. Microphone filter 9. Self-timer 10. Recording status 1. Recording mode _ojl_ 11. Zoom 12. Exposure correction 13. Manual Focus ] _ Movie recording time I 1 14.
7. : Movie 1. a Recording No display : Still(p.(Disc) mode 39, 40) I_ : Still (Card) No display 1_8 mode) No display [] : 16:9 mode OFF : 16:9 mode ON AE (only in movie recording mode) (p. 56) No display '_K e_, Self-timer : Microphone : Microphone No display @ : Self-timer : Self-timer 10. Recording : Spotlight : Sand & Snow Backlight compensation No display [] 5. Electronic image No display ((_)) stabilizer : EIS OFF : EIS ON White balance (p.
14. Disc/Card type 15. Movie : DVD-RAM [_lJ _m : Best quality FINE :High : DVD-RW (VR-mode/VF-mode) STD : Standard : Protected : DVD-RW DVD-RW (VR-mode) (VR-mode) finalized Still recording camera/recorder _1_ @ : DVD-R @ : DVD-R already finalized DVD video camera/recorder _* : DVD-R finalized on a device than this DVD video camera/ recorder *3 *4 *5 *6 *7 *8 quality (when using card) (p.
You can switch the display mode of on-screen OSwitching thebutton. information Press tile DISPLAY Tile full and minimum • Full display mode: display information: display mode modes will alternate. All types of information will appeal_ • Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see 1 on page 43) and recording status (see 10 on page 43) will appeal_ If the DVD video camera/ recorder has warning information, a warning message will appear.
Olnterpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen facing the same direction as the lens I_1 • A write-protected disc is loaded. • A locked card is loaded. • • An unusable card is loaded. O • An attempt to record a still is being made with a DVD-RW/DVDR/+RW disc used. • An unusable disc is loaded. • • During recording (lights in red). • The remaining capacity on disc is approaching the limit 0 (blinks in red). I11 • During recording pause (lights in green).
| Checking Flow of Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Full Menu: To display all menu items for experts • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers • Operating Menu The Full Menu You carl use options will appear if you tile I_l_/_)'l/'_l/ll_ in Full Menu and press the MENU buttons designate on DVD button. video camera/recorder to select various setting them.
OFIow of Full Menu _: Tile shaded menu item can also be set using the Quick Menu. Refer to page indicated for details of each function. Camera Functions Setup Program LCD/EVF Setup AE (p. 56) Adjust (p. 34) EVF Display (p. 35) White balance (p. 57) EIS (p. 59) Digital zoom (p. 50) Microphone Initial Setup filter q (p. 59) "1: Displayed only in "411"status, Record Functions Setup Beep (p. 32) Power save (p. 32) Recording On-screen information display output LED (p. 33) (p.
| 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 25-power is exceeded on DZ-GXS000A or optical 30-power is exceeded on DZ-GXS080A/ GXS020A). You can zoom up to 1200-power on DZGXS000A; up to 1500-power on DZ-GX5080A/ GX5020A. 1 Press the MENU button, choose "Dig. Zoom" on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the I_/|| button.
RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE EFFECT Use the tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens with tile following pitch to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect: Filter diameter: 34 mm Thread pitch: 0.5 mm When attaching the optional DZ-TL1 tele-conversion optional step-up ring: DZ-SR3437 (see page 128). 1 Attach the step-up 2 Remox e the cap of conversion OR TELEPHOTO filter diameter lens or DZ-WL1 wide-conversion and thread lens, use the ring oxer the lens.
| Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions. (autofocus). You can also 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 52): in brightness, such as white wall Objects with little variation 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 adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. 1 Press the EXPOSURE recording. The exposure tire screen. button adjustment Exposure adjustment 2 Use the <<1 / _ bar-- during bar will appear _ buttons on Adjust with _ ...... to adjust the exposure_ , while _ iewing, the image in the _ iewfinder o]: on the LCD screen.
Using Full Auto Function Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions. 1 Press the FULL AUTO button. "FULL AUTO" will be displayed on the screen of DVD video camera/recorder for several seconds, The following Focus Backlight compensation Exposure settings will reset to defaults: Auto 52 Off 54 Auto 54 AE Auto 56 White balance Auto 57 On 59 Off 59 Program EIS MIC.
| Setting Up Camera Before You Begin I " Functions see page 48 for how to set. 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.
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 Setup" nlenu. 2 Choose "Low Functions Light", and designate 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. so that it faces the same dh:ection as the lens: The LCD 4 monitor Open thewill monitor, turn LCDlight it ]80 _ white. it.
| 1 Press the MENU button, choose "White Bal." on the "Canrera Functions Setup" nrenu screen, and then press the I_/|1 button. 2 Choose the desired option, and then press the I_/11 but[on. 3 Press the MENU button Note: • The white balance mode can be confirmed on-screen information. • The white balance setting will be stored in even when the DVD video camera/recorder off. • Do not block the infrared sensor with hand using the memory is turned etc. to end the setting.
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) When you use zoom (see page 50) to record recorded image. 1 Press the MENU button, "Canrera Functions then press the I_/|| 2 Choose the "On" I_,'11 button. 3 Press choose "EIS" on tile Setup" button. o1: "Off", the MENU button a magnified menu screen, and then press and the to end the setting. Note: • You can check EIS On or Off by the on-screen information display.
I Setting Up Record Functions SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose 1 Press the movie quality the MENU button, from "XTRA', "FINE", use the I_1_/_)'1/ •4q/)H_/l_/ll buttons to choose "VIDEO Mode" on the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the I_/|| button. 2 Choose the desired quality press the I_'/11 button. 3 Press the MENU button mode, and then to end the setting. "STD'.
SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE) 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). The following figures compare the images displayed on LCD monitor and in viewfinder when the wide-screen mode is "err' and "off".
| Note: • The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW: You cannot specify the combination of "VIDEO Mode: STD" and "16:9 On". If you specify "16:9 On" and try to switch the VIDEO Mode to STD from XTRA or FINE, the screen will automatically switch to the 4:3-aspect ratio display. • When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, switching between wide mode (16:9) and normal mode (4:3) will not be possible while using the same disc.
SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) You can switch the still recording 1 Press the MENU button, quality only when using card. use tile I_1/1_1_1/ _'II/10"/I_/11 buttons to choose "Quality" on the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the I_'/|| button. 2 Choose the option the I,,/11 button. you want, and then press 3 Press tile MENU button to end the setting. Note: • The still quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
SETTING ON-SCREEN ]f you switch screen. 1 connect this DVD video canrera/recorder off tile on-screen information (displayed Press the MENU "_1/I"1_/1_111 Output" menu 2 DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) Choose button. on screen, "On" button, buttons tile "Record and then or "Off", use the I_1_/1,'11_1/ to choose Functions press and "OSD Setup" tile I_/11 press button.
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/+RW disc or card is used, but the operation is the same.
| Thumbnail Selected scene q number/ --Number of all scenes Cursor---Current Still image icon '2Operation "1 guide .3- page position .4 -- Bar graph -- Disc type icon .5 *2 *3 Scene: Video (movie) .......... "One scene" refers to images recorded from one press of REC button until recording is stopped by pressing the REC button again. Photo (still) .............. "One scene" refers to a single photo recording by pressing the PHOTO button, No still icon will appear for card.
PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Use button. the 1_14/_1_1/'4_1/11_1_ buttons the desired scene. to select The selected scene will be fl:amed: This is called a "cursor". 3 Press tile l_/ll Plavback button. will start from the selected scene. Note: Pressing the "41"4or _ button will move the cursor to the preceding or following scene. Pressing the 1'44 or _ button will move to preceding or following page.
Insert Before You Begin ] a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 39, 4O). Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 29). PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE 2 Press the• button. Playback will stop, and status will be restored. Press the I_'/|| button status. in the recording pause The DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback mode, and the scene you have recorded last will be played back.
CAPTURING You can record an image displayed during playback 1 Press the MENU button at a scene you wish to capture during playback. 2 Choose "Edit", "PHOTO press ll,./ii. The screen for verifying :3Choose / PHOTO "YES", and The capturod scene Capture", capture then press and then will appear. on a card.
| SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press the 144 or _1_ button locate the start of desired scene. to Portion being played back Press D,_| once: Press 1'44 Press 144 Press _ Press To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback. Press 144 once: To return to the first image of the scene being played back, and start playback.
JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) 1 Press the MENU button during 2 Choose Top: To go to the start, and enter playback End: playback. the option (point you want to go to), and then press tile I_/|| OSpecifying 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. button. the point to view 1 Cfioose "Specify" in step 2 abo, e, and then press the I_'/11 button. The screen for specifying will appear.
SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES 1 Press the DIS(-" NAVIGATION 2 Use the I_1_/_1,'1/,_1/11_ the desired scene. 3 Press the SELECT The selected vellow. button scene button. buttons once: will be framed the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Usetile select to select in red SELECTING CONSECUTIVE 1 Press Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly multiple scenes. and SCENES TOGETHER button. Note.
The Disc Na_ igation mode will allow a variety of further operations. FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION Editing of scenes Setting special effects to scenes A*I You can delete unnecessary scenes, combine scenes, or divide one scene. • You can attach fade and skip to a scene, and change existing thumbnails. • 80 - 82 Copy from disc to card You can copy photos recorded DVD-RAM disc to card.
UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU Press tile MENU button on tile Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation menu screens for disc and card will appear. Shaded items will also appear in Quick Menu display mode (see page 48). Refer to pages indicated for details of settings. OWhen using DVD-RAM/DVD-RW Scene and (VR-mode) disc -- Select (p. 85) Detail (p. 86) ,1 DVD-RAM only h E Play list -- Program _ _ Select Play Create Edit (p. (p. (p. (p. Title Delete (p. 96) (p.
| OWhen using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW Scene _'1'_ _ Program £_[ _ _ Go To --'r_ _, _ disc Select (p. 85) _ Start-_ Current (p. 85) Detail (p. 86) L Current -_ End Art (p. 85) (p. 85) Select Play (p. 87) (p. 88) Top End (p, 97) (p. 97) Disc G_ Capacity (p. 98) *s DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW only OWhen using card 8_[ Scene -_,_ Go To --'r_ _ Card 76 -- Lock Select Detail (p. 84) (p. 85) (p. 86) Top End (p. 97) (p. 97) Start-_ Current Current -_ End Art Slide Show q_ (p. 85) (p.
Scene DELETING SCENES (EDIT- DELETE) You may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc cannot appear with DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R When using +RW, no scene can be deleted 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION the MENU button. 4 Choose "Scene", "Edit", "Delete", press the _'/|| button. When using card, choose "Scene", and then press the _'/|| button. 5 The "Delete and menu item "Delete" menu will not (see page 68). Note: button. 2 Select the scene to be deleted.
| OEditing Press using submenu the MENU button before pressing the I_/11 button in step 5 (see page 77): The submenu will tile cursor is on appear. Edit ------T--L--. Delete ....................... To delete selected scenes Exit ............................ To restore the Disc Na_ igation Start _ Current ....... To select scenes from the start Select at the moment T I---Go To _ L..-. Pressing Note: Although setting. screen to tile one that the • Current _ End ........
COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE) If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining Navigation. Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. Combining All" is specified (p. 102). Stills cannot be combined. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press the MENU button, "Edit", "Combine", button. choose "Scene", "Combine Scenes" screen will appear: Point the cursor at the first scene to be combined, and then press the I_'/|| button. The cursor will change to double frames of blue and yellow.
DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY You can add fading to the beginning and/or end (EFFECTof scene. There are three types of special effects: Fade Out FADE) Fade Out Fade In Fade In White: Fades in from white screen Fades out to white screen the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Select the scene for adding button. special effects. 3 Press the MENU button.
PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT - SKIP) You can specify "Skip" 1 Press for scenes you do not want to play back: Tile selected the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select tile scene to be skipped. 3 Press "Scene", "Effect", "Skip", to quit. and then press the I1,,/|| button. Skip icon 5 The "Set Skip" screen will appear: sure you want to skip the selected press the I1,,/|| button. If you are scene, If you want to change the scene to be skipped, you can change it on this screen.
| CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT - THUMBNAIL) 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 carl know what you recorded h:om a glance at the Disc Navigation screen. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Select the thumbnail button. Note: • If you press the MENU button before pressing the I_/11 button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear (see page 78).
COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY) I Set tile power 2 Press switch to "41" or "1"1". the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select tile still to be copied. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose "Copy" on tile "Scene" and then press tile I_'/|| button. menu screen, 6 The "Copy to card" screen will appear: If you are sure you want to copy the selected still, press the I_'/|| button. Note: • No movie can be copied.
| LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) You can lock each photo 1 Set the power recorded on card so that it will not be deleted OTo unlock the scene switch to "tt_". 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION Select the locked scene, and then use the same procedure as above to unlock the scene: The lock icon will disappear and locking will be released. button. 3 Select the scene to be locked. 4 Press 5 the MENU button. Choose and "Lock" then press on the "Scene" the _/|| menu screen, button.
SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) You can use this "Select" function to select consecutix e scenes at one time. This function is useful when there are nunlerous scenes. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Point button. the cursor at the first or last scene to be selected: When selecting proceed with step 3. all scenes, simply 4 Choose 5 Choose "Select" on tile "Scene" menu screen. "Start -_ Current", "Current End" or "All" and then press the I1_/|| button. 3 Press the MENU button.
| DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL) You can display various information for a scene: tile recording length, special effects and movie quality mode. 4 / Press 2 the DISC Select NAVIGATION the scene whose button. information mode, recording date/time and Note: you wish to know. • 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 4 Choose button.
Program WHAT IS "PROGRAM"? Program refers movie o]: still. to an assembly Scene No. 1 of scenes Scene No. 2 recorded Scene No. 3 on the same date regardless Scene No. 4 ,_>c-s,_s, _-" of whether Scene No. 5 they are Scene No. 6 t_2,o _T2_ .... _J_ Program No.
| PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) You can play back only the selected 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION program. 4 Select button. the program then press the I_/|| to be played back, and button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the 1_14/),'l_l/'ql_l/)Hl_/l_/ll choose screen, buttons Playback will start from the first scene of the selected program. to "Play" on the "Program" menu and then press the I)'/11 button.
Note: • If you wish to delete the letter for title, press the • button once: The input letter will be deleted. Holding down the • button will delete all letters in the TITLE column. OCharacters title • Pressing the SELECT button on the title setting screen (in step 5) will change the cursor position from the title input bar to character select palette, input mode number, and then to "Cancel".
I Play List WHAT IS "PLAY LIST"? You can create a play list on this DVD video recorded scenes. camera/recorder by gathering your favorites f]_}rn the 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. 99. to No.
n SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SELECT) Select the desired appear. one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press button. buttons play list will 4 Use the "Select Playlist" screen to select tile play list you wish to display, and then press the I_/11 button. the MENU button, 3 Use tile I_1_1/I.'1_/_/1_11.'/1_111 screen of the selected to choose "Select" on the "Pla_,,List" nrenu screen, and then press the I_/11 button.
| ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press button. 3 Usethe I_1/_1/_1_/ buttons to "Edit" on the "PlayList" menu and then button. press screen, the play list select screen to select the play list to which you wish to add scenes, and then press the _'/|| button. appear [.r_l_ 6 Press the _ button to move the cursor to the upper row, and press the _1 or _ button point the cursor to the scene to be added.
/ DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DIS(- NAVIGATION 2 Display the editing button. screen of the play list to 4 Press tile I_/11 button. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes. be edited. 5 Press tile • button: exit will appear. steps 2 - 4 on page 92. Perform 3 Move the cursor to tile play list in lower row, and place the cursor on tile scene to be deleted. The screen for verifying Note; • Youcan also select multiple scenes (p. 73).
| DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) You can delete ";cenes__ from F_lav_ list_ on the editing, 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. ";creen_ . 5 Choose "Delete" on the "Edit" menu screen, and then press the I1_/|| button. 2 Display the editing be edited. Perform 3 Moxe screen of the play list to Repeat steps 3 - 5 other scenes can be deleted. 6 Press the • button: exit will appear. steps 2 - 4 on page 92.
ARRANGING 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press 3 Use 4 ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) 8 Move button. the "" mark to the position where you wish to moxe tile scene, the MENU button. the _/IN_/_/I_I_/I_/|| buttons to and then button. press the I_'/|| F(_NTE_ choose "Select" on the "PlayList" nrenu screen, and then press the I1_/|| button. Select the play list to be edited, and then press the I_'/|| button. The screen for x erifying nrove Choose "YES", and then press button.
| CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) The play lists have serial numbers in the order vou have created times: You carl change this title at anv time. 1 Press 2 Press 3 Use the DISC NAVIGATION button. the 1_1_1/1_1/_1'9/I'_/1_111 buttons 4 Use the "Playlist Title" screen dates/ 5 The screen for verifying exit will appear: Choose "YES" and then press tile I_/|| button. the MENU button. choose "Title" on the "PlayList" and then press the I_/|| button.
m Go To From start the Disc from V/I Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene, and playback will that point. TOP (END) 1 2 Press Press the DIS(-" NAVIGATION the MENU 3 Use the I_l/l,'l_'l/'_'q/l,'l_J,'/ll button. button. 4 Press !"/ll Disc or Card INITIALIZING Initializing contents. buttons to choose "Top" or "End" on the "Go To" menu screen, and then press the I_/11 button. to start playback. Management DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC.
| PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC) You can protect a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc in order to prex ent recorded images from being erased o1:edited by mistake. Further recording will not be possible on protected disc until the protection is released. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Note: • To release disc protection, perform the same procedure as above: The screen for verifying the release of protection will appear. Choose "YES" to release the protection.
UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM/DVD-RW DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.) (VR-MODE) 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/recordel, the Disc Navigation may not appear normall}_ If this happens, use the Update Control Info function to update the data.
| FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW Before You Begin DISC (FINALIZE DISC) • 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.
ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALIZED DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW (DISC UNFINALIZE) You can unfinalize the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW that additional recording carl be done on it. ] Press the DISC NAVIGATION finalized on this DVD video camera/recoMer so button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use tile I_l/It,'l_l/_/_l_'/l_/|| buttons to choose "Unfinalize Disc" on the "Disc" nrenu screen, and then press the )_/|| button. The screen for verifying unfinalization appear.
| 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 nrox ies or stills. You can use the Disc Navigation screen to switch display to stills only or movies only. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press the MENU button. button. 3 Use this 4 Specify the desired option for display, and then press the I_/ll button.
PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3 DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE) If you connect the DVD xideo camera/recorder with a disc recorded in wide mode to a TV with 4:3 display only and play it back, vertically long images will appear. You can specify "TV type: 4:3" to display 4:3 images on the TV. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the 1_141/l,'l,]/'_'q/l_/l_/ll 4 Choose button. buttons "4:3", and then press the l_/ll button.
I Viewing on TV Screen CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV/S output * If your TV has an S-VIDEO cable to connect the DVD input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO Note: • Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback status. • Before connecting make sure that the volume on TV is turned down: Forgetting this may cause howling from the TV speakers. Stereo Type with S-VIDEO Jack 104 White camera/recorder to a TV as follows: plug to it.
VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector "VCR" whichever applicable Refer to the TV instruction to Video input. manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder The image recorder screen. that tile DVD is seeing will You can also monitor screen or viewfinder video appear on.
| Playback on DVD Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISC You can use a DVD recorder 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 ]nsert the disc into the 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. • Finalizing DVD-RW (VR-mode) may be necessary.
Recording (Dubbing) Images • Before connecting this DVD video be sure to turn both devices off. • Insert Before You Begin a recordable camera/recorder to another disc .1 or card .2 into this DVD video device, camera/recorder (see pages 22 and 23). .1 No photo can be recorded on DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW, *2 Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded.
| Software Provided You carl utilize on PC the videos and photos rocorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, PC connection cable and software CD-ROM provided, or generally available software. The provided CD-ROM contains the following software for Windows and Macintosh: using the Windows hnageMixer 3 This allows you to import the images _corded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC. You can cut-edit imported images, add titles and BGM, and edit videos, i.e., attach image switching effect.
Requirements of available PC [When using Windows] • OS: Windows Windows Windows <_2000 Professional SP3 or higher <_XP Home Edition or higher <_XP Professional Edition or higher See the following Windows Vista: • Computer: • CPU: • Memory: • HDD: • Display: • Sound: • Other: Websites to fine out whether the provided software can be used on URL:http:/ /www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.htnd URL: http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ IBM PC/AT compatible, with the above OS preinstalled.
| Installing Software [When using Windows] 1 Turn the PC on. If you have been using the PC, terminate running software programs. 2 lnsert the provided ROM drive of PC. CD-ROM all into the CD- 5 Checking license agreement: Carefully read the license agreement: If you accept the contents, choose "l accept the terms of the license agreement", and then click "Next". The installer will automatically start, and the "Choose setting language" screen will automatically appear.
7 Choosing video systenr: The screen for setting the video system appear, and then click "Next". _etup Type _ele_t U,e _lect ,_tup _i_her t_pe a_rdln_ U_M gent _a ±_ _uit_ cJde_ _our _errF will m_m_:_ l_s_ need. After installation is finished, the screen for prompting restart will appear: Click "Finish" to restart the PC. After restart, remove the CD-ROM from the PC. Installing the software is now complete.
1 VurntheMacintosh on, andinsertthe [When using Macintosh] provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of Macintosh. 2 Double-click displayed 3 Double-click tile DVDCAMS000 icon operation: Installation will start. on desktop. 6 After installation tile icon of "ImageMixer 3 for DVDCAM.pkg" displayed on screen. The installer will start: Click "Continue". The "Read Me" screen will appear: "Continue". Click 4 Checking license agreement: The license agreement screen will appear.
Connecting Use the provided below. to PC via PC Connection PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder Cable to PC as shown To USB connection terminal To PC connection terminal PC connection cable (provided) Note: • The PC connection cable does not supply power to the DVD video camera/recorder: Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder.
| When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, the DVD video camera/recorder recognized as a drive. The drive will appear on screen as follows: will be [When using Windows] If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC with its power switch set to "_]l" or "!'!", it will be recognized as an optical disc drive, and a disc set in the DVD video camera/recorder can be accessed. (The shape of icon and drive name, such as G:, will depend on the software envil_nment used.
The following operations are not possible on the DVD video camera/ recorder while it is being connected to PC: • • • • Camera operation using operation buttons on DVD xideo canrera/recorder Ejection of disc using DISC EJECT button on DVD xideo camera/recorder Power off using power switch Do not use Explorer to operate any video files recorded on disc: Use the provided use the PC to delete any photos recorded on a DVD-RAM. • Disc and card cannot simultaneously be accessed. A disc loaded PC.
[When using Windows] Make sure that tile SD nremory card is notcard being accessed by the PC software on PC, and that tile eWhen removing SD memory CARD ACCESS indicator on DVD _ideo camera/recorder (see page 7) is not lit or blinking, and then renrove the SD nremory card from DVD video camera/recorder. Tile CARD ACCESS indicator may be lit or blinking for a while after a file in PC is written to the SD menrory card: Wait until the CARD ACCESS indicator goes out.
BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION (UNPLUGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE)/CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH [When using Windows] 1 Before unplugging front PC, terminate click the "Hardware tray at the bottom the PC connection cable the application and then Removal" icon on task right of Windows 2 Choose "USB mass storage dex ice'. The drive name (E:, etc.) will depend on the PC used. screen. 3 A message showing that "hardware is possible will appear. Unplug the PC connection remo_ al" cable.
| Using ImageMixer 3 for Windows lmageMixer 3 allows you to caphme the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC, edit the video file, and create a DVD-Video or DVD-VR using the video file. The following shows the basic operation of ImageMixer 3. Refer to the electl_mic instruction manual that carl be read on PC for detailed instructions about lmageMixer 3: While ImageMixer 3 is being activated, click "Help" - "ImageMixer Help (F1)" to display this manual.
CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC You can use tile images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder to create a disc that can be x iewed on DVD recorders/players. * A DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder must be finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 100). 1 Insert a disc with tile recorded images to be saxed into the DVD xideo camera/recorde]; and connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a USB port of PC. 2 Start hnageMixer 3.
create a DVD-Video, and then click "Import". The image recorded on disc will appear. 6 Select Select the the chapter images fronr wishPC,to and to be which importedyou into then click "Import": hnporting into PC will start. button • To import multiple chapters, click the desired chapters while holding down the Ctrl key, 7 Click "Authoring" nrenu, and create a DVD-Video Clicking "Authoring" screen of DVD-Video will display the editing menu.
8 Click "Write" to create a DVD-Video. Clicking "Write" will display the screen for writing. Check "Create disc", perform setting for write, such as choosing DVD write drive, and then set a blank DVD-RW/DVD-R into the drive. Clicking "Preview" will allow you to check any image of DVD to be created. Click Click Click the "Write" button: The screen for setting write will appear. After checking settings, click "OK": Writing will start.
| Using ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM lmageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM allows you to import the images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder into Macintosh as a video file, play back the video file, edit it and create a DVD-Video. The following shows the basic operations Refer to the electronic instruction manual of ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition that can be read on Macintosh for DVDCAM.
IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC INTO MACINTOSH lmageMixer 3 allows you to import movie files recorded on disc into Macintosh as MPEG files. ,7 " • Using lma._eMlxe] 3, you can play back the im 9orted xideo file, combine images, cut-edit them; and also create a DVD-Video. 1 Load a disc with the images you wish to import into the DVD xideo camera/recordel and connect it to the USB port of Macintosh. 2 Start hnageMixer 3 for DVDCAM. 3 Choose Hitachi DVDCAM.
| CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC You can use the images l_corded on the DVD video camera/recorder to create a disc that can be played on other DVD recorders/players. * A DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder must be finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 100) before importing 1 Load a disc with the images you wish to import into the DVD xideo camera/recordel_ and connect it to the USB port of Macintosh. 2 Start lmageMixer 3 for DVDCAM.
O Write to a DVD. You can check the video files in a DVD list. Select the video file you wish to check and click the Plavback icon at the bottonr of screen. When checking the video files in list, click "Write" at the bottom of screen: • If you load a written DVD-RW in the write drive, a dialog "Are you sure you want to delete the contents of disc?" will appear, Note; Deleting the content of disc will erase all data on the disc: Carefully check the content of disc.
| Uninstalling Software [When using Windows] Use "Control Panel" to open "Add uninstalled from the displayed list Note: • After uninstalling software, be sure to • Administrator authority is required for or Remove Applications", choose the application to be of applications, and then click the "Charlge/Remove" button. restart the PC. uninstallation.
Cautions recorder when to PC Use the AC adapter/charger PC: connecting DVD video to power the DVD video camera/recorder camera/ when connecting it to The DVD video camera/recorder can also use a battery, but if the DVD video camera/recorder cuts off during data transfer, important recordings will be lost: If data is being written to disc, the disc will then be unusable.
!! Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1) .1 (p. 51) T_le-conversion lens (DZ-TL1) q (p. 51) Step-up ring (DZ-SR3437) (p. 51) • When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory. .
Trouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorde_ appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action. Messages are arranged in alphabetical order. (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.
| Cannot combine. Deselect PHOTO Select only movies and combine them. 79 scenes. Cannot combine. multiple scenes, Cannot Select delete scenes. Cannot divide scene. Cannot execute. Change display category Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined, combine them. and then This may occur when scene that was edited for division, be deleted. Combine the divided scenes, and then delete them. This message will appear when the scene is extremely because division, etc. was repeated. etc.
Card error has occurred. Formatting complete. The card may be damaged: Use another card. is not 23 Card error has occurred. Keep card inside & restart, Card error could have occurred the DVD video camera/recorder connect the AC adapter/charger, camera/recorder Delete Card is not formatted. Format the card now? Was the card formatted video camera/recorder, CHECK A disc unusable unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card.
| Disc error has occurred. • Use another disc. • See *3 and *4 on page 135. 10, 22 • 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. Disc full. Cannot execute, Delete unnecessary disc. Disc has no data. This message will appear when an attempt is made to execute playback or editing on Disc Navigation with no scene recorded.
Error occurred. Please replace disc or format • Abnormality has occurred with the DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW disc to be repaired. Initialize the disc before using it, or use the disc. another disc. Initializing • See *2 on page 134. Error occurred. replace disc. Please Finalize may not be complete. now? Finalize again An abnormality occurred Replace the disc. This message the disc will erase all data on it. with a DVD-R will appear when disc to be repaired.
| This disc cannot be used. Please replace disc. A disc that cannot be used on this DVD video camera/recorder has been loaded. Check the type of disc. This disc is finalized. This message will appear if you press the FINALIZE button with a finalized DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW loaded in this DVD video camera/ Finalize is not required. recorder. Finalizing 23 100 the disc is not necessary. This disc is recorded by the PAL system. Please replace disc.
*3 • This message provided disc • This message recorder dries *4 may also cleaning may also out, and appear when dirt adheres to disc. Remove the disc and then use the cloth to clean off the dirt before using it. appear when condensation occurs. Wait until tile DVD video camera/ then turn it on again. • This message will appear when a single-sided disc is inserted in reverse. (Insert the disc with the label printed surface facing tile outside.) *5 Reinsert the disc correctlv.
| Power turns off immediately after being turned on. Is battery charged? Charge it. When power is turned on, the LCD screen will turn on and off. The ACCESS/PC indicator is blinking, even though nothing 25 is displayed on LCD monitor screen. Power goes off unexpectedly. Is Power Save set to "On"? If the powered DVD video camera/recorder is left for as long as 5 minutes without recording or playback with "Power Save: On" specified, it will automatically turn off to save battery power.
During recording Pressing the REC button will not start recording. • • • • • Recording starts but stops immediately. Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it? Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc. No photo can be • • • • recorded. LCD screen see. is hard to Unevenness appears LCD monitor screen. on Focus is not correct.
During playback Recognition of disc is not complete. Is disc dirty? Use the provided Pressing the playback button will not start Has the image been recorded video camera/recorder? playback. Playback of image recorded on devices other than this DVD video camera/recorder may be impossible on this DVD video camera/ recorder. disc cleaning cloth to clean it.
When the DVD video camera/recorder No drive icon appears on PC. is connected to PC The DVD video camera/recorder Check the power supply. is not turned on. Turn PC off and then disconnect the PC connection PC on again, and then use the PC connection the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. 29 Make sure the PC connection cable is completely this DVD video camera/recorder. into Error occurs in playback If error occurs sufficient. It is recommended that you use a USB terminal conforming to USB2.
When the time stamp of file in DVD-RAM is viewed on PC, it is different from the actual recording time. The file system of this DVD video camera/recorder is operated on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and time lag information has not been set. With Windows ® as of January, 2006, the time stamp of file viewed on Explorer looks different from the actual recording time. The actual recording time will appear for date/time indication on playback screen.
Disc cannot be removed. • Did you detach the battery or AC adapter/charger setting the power switch to "OFF"? (Cover will not open.) Is the battery charged? Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter/charger, press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc.
| 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. Detach tile battery o1: AC adapter/charger. 2 Use a fine tipped pen to hold down button for several seconds.
Initial Setup Beep On p. 32 Power Save Off p. 32 Record On p. 33 Language English p. 32 Demo Auto p. 33 LED Mode "1 "]OOx" Wi]] appear on DZ-GXSOOOA. • Some items will not appear depending Major on the disc or card inserted. Specifications CCD 1/6-inch interlaced Total number of pixels approx. Number Lens of effective Movie: approx. Still: approx. DZ-GX5080A/ : DZ-GX5020A 680,000 pixels F2.0- 340,000 340,000 4.1 f = 1/16" - 2-11/16" (2.
| Maximum number of recordable stills Recording format DVD-RAM disc (per side) approx. 999 SD memory card (when using 32 MB card) approx. 180 (in FINE mode) DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc Movie: If movies and stills are mixed on one disc, the recordable number will decrease. Varies depending on the recording quality and the type of card. (p.
STORAGE CAPACITY OF DISC Movie recordable time on one disc" (on single side) (when recording only moxdes) XTRA Approx. 18 min *t Best quality FINE Approx. 30 min *2 High quality STD Approx. 60 min *3 Standard quality "1: Variable bit recording (recording of more than 18 minutes on disc may be possible because varies automatically between approx. 3 - 10 Mbps) *2: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 6 Mbps *3: Fixed bit rate: Approx.
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Index Numerics 16:9 ................................................................ 8 cm bare disc .................................................. 61 22 A AC adapter/charger ........................................... 24 ACCESS/PC indicator ................................. 39, 40 Add (edit) ......................................................... 93 All programs ..................................................... 87 Auto (program AE) ............................................ 56 Autofocus ......
m Optical 25x zoom lens ........................................ Optical 30x zoom lens ........................................ o OSD Output ...................................................... 50 50 64 P PHOTO capture ................................................ Play (play list) ................................................... Play (program) .................................................. Play list ............................................................ Add scenes ......................
Be sure the to read package the following before opening of CD.ROM This Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the storage device (CD-ROM) provided with this prod uct, if you agree to the terms herein. [f 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.
Warranty Limitations The Limited Warranty not cover: important provided by Hitachi does A. Cabinet (exterior finish items), Battery packs, Accessories, Lens Cleanings, Head Cleanings, DVD Disc Damage, Video Tape Damage, or Software Modifications. B. Any defect, malfunction, or failure caused by or resulting from improper service, maintenance, repair, use of DVD Cleaning Disks, use of Video Cleaning Cassettes, software, or from abuse, neglect, accident or any other cause beyond the control of Hitachi.
Hitachi America, Ltd., Ubiquitous Platform Systems Division ("Hitachi,") warrants this component in Hitachi America, Ltd. Ubiquitous Platform Systems . DVD Products .
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ON-LINE AT HITACHLUSfrV OR MAiL iN TO ADDRESS ON THiS CARD. HITACHI "In order to allow Hitachi to better serve customer needs, please complete this card and return it to Hitachi America, Ltd., Ubiquitous Platform Systems Division. Completion of this card is not required in order to validate your Hitachi limited warranty, but would assist us in developing better services and programs for our customers." (Please print or type) Model No. £ Serial No.
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H ITAC H | VIDEO PRODUCT PRODUIT VIDEO YOUR VOTRE WARRANTY GARANTIE ||ACH ||ACH inspire the Ne×_ Inspirer I'avenir HITACHI CANADA LTD DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 1-2495 Meadowpine Blvd., Mississauga, | Ontario L5N 6C3 CANADA IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty will _to product purchased outside of Canada OR sold by any organization other than HITACHI CANADA LTD AVIS IMPORTANT: Notre garantie ne couvre pas les produits achetes _.
iMPORTANT REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ON-LINE AT: WWW.HITACHI.CA ENREGISTREZ iMPORTANT VOTRE PRODUIT WWW. HITACHLCA EN-UGNE A: HITACHI Inspire the Ne×_ "In order to allow Hitachi to better serve our customers' needs, please complete this card and return it to Hitachi Canada Ltd. Completion of this card is not required in order to validate your Hitachi limited warranty, but would Assist us in developiog better services and programs for our customers.
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DVDCAM PC Software Support Center URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ Support Center phone numbers for software provided: N_rneros de tel4fono del Centro de soporte para el software surninistrado: Nurn4ros de t414phone de rAssistance Clientele pour le Iogiciel foumi : PIXELA CORPORATION +1-800-458-4029 +1-213-341-0163 (ToIMree) URL:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oern/hitachi/e/index.html HiTACHi AMERICA, LTD. Ubiquitous Platform Systems HiTACHi CANADA LTD.
