DZMV238EAU DZMV208EAU DZMV230EUK DZMV200EUK Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely. DZ-MV238/208E(AU)P1-10 1 02.4.
Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off . WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter have the following caution marks.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/recorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference.
9 Attachments — Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 13 located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
SERVICE 17 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video product 19 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock or other hazards.
Important for United Kingdom (for DZ-MV230E(UK)/DZ-MV200E(UK)) The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug.
Read This First To guide you, we’ve included following six chapters. • The section on “Setups” explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery pack, and set the date/time. • The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the basic operation of this DVD video camera/recorder – recording of movies and still images and playback of recorded images. • The section on “Advanced Techniques” explains settings on this DVD video camera/recorder for more advanced usage.
Table of Contents Important Information ..................................... 2 For Your Safety .................................................. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................ 3 Read This First ................................................... 7 About This Manual ......................................... 10 Checking Provided Accessories ...................... 11 Names of Parts ............................................... 12 Viewing Demonstration .................................
Turning Record LED On or Off ................... 65 Changing Display Language ....................... 65 Initialising All Settings to Defaults ................ 66 Finalising Disc ............................................ 90 Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly (Repeat Play) .............................................. 90 Disc Navigation Connecting to Other Devices Before Using Disc Navigation ....................... 67 Structure of Data Recorded On This DVD Video Camera/Recorder .........................
About This Manual ● Photographs in this manual: Photographs taken using digital still camera are used for explanation of images that appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen in this manual. Understand that they look different from those you will actually view in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Note: The DZ-MV238E(AU) displays are used for the following explanation. Some items do not appear, depending on the model.
Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14(R)): Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. Ac adapter (model DZ-ACE1): Connect this device to the DVD video camera/recorder to power it from AC outlet. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter.
Names of Parts q w u e i o r ty !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 q Optical 12x zoom lens (p. 47) o Stereo microphone (p. 42) w Lens hood (p. 48) !0 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside) (p. 40) e Accessory shoe (p. 43) Slide the cover to remove it, and then attach the optional video flash, etc., here. (See the instruction manual of device to be attached for details.) !1 OPEN button (p. 40) Press this button and hold it while opening the liquid crystal display (LCD). r Disc guide (p.
!5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 TO PC A/V (Inside the cover) @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 @8 !5 AV input/output jack (p. 91) @5 Record button (REC) (p. 42) !6 PC connection terminal (TO PC) (p. 97) @6 Power switch (p. 42, 43) PHOTO : To r e c o r d s t i l l images VIDEO : To record a movie POWER OFF : To turn off the DVD video camera/recorder Press the red button at the centre of power switch and turn it only when turning power on: It is not necessary to press the button when setting the switch to “POWER OFF”.
@9 #0 #1 #2 SELECT DISC NAVIGATION MENU DISPLAY LCD BRIGHT EXPOSURE FOCUS VOL. RESET #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 @9 Speaker (p. 44) The sound accompanying a movie being played back will be heard from here. #0 Screen display button (DISPLAY) (p. 52) Press this button to display the details of image being played back or camera setting status, or switch the display off. #1 Eyecup (p. 41, 99) #2 Dioptre control (p. 41) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. #3 RESET button (p.
DISPLAY #9 REC DIGITAL ZOOM $5 ZOOM $0 SELECT DISC NAVIGATION MENU $1 $2 DELETE $3 $4 DZ-RM2W $6 $7 $8 $9 %0 %1 %2 %3 #9 DISPLAY button (p. 52) $6 ZOOM T button (p. 47) $0 DIG. ZOOM button (p. 57) $7 ZOOM W button (p. 47) $1 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 70) $8 SELECT button (p. 71) $2 REVERSE SEARCH button (p. 45) $9 REVERSE SKIP button (p. 44) $3 STOP button (p. 16, 44) %0 MENU button (p. 54, 72) $4 FORWARD SKIP button (p. 44) %1 PLAY/PAUSE button (p. 44) $5 REC button (p.
Viewing Demonstration This DVD video camera/recorder has versatile functions, including special effects. Before using the DVD video camera/recorder, view the demonstration to see what it can do. Referring to step 2 on page 31, connect the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter and power cable to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet. 1 Press the MENU button. the joystick to choose “Start”, and then 3 Use button.
Features of DVD video camera/recorder Versatile Functions Available This DVD video camera/recorder has numerous useful functions. However, the functions that can be used will vary depending on whether DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc is used. Use the functions, following the table below: Camera Functions: Disc used Reference DVD-RAM DVD-R page Function ™ ™ 54 Switch ™ X 76 White Bal. ™ ™ 55 Play ™ X 76 EIS ™ ™ 56 Create ™ X 75 Dig.
Recording on Disc You can use both 8 cm DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs on this DVD video camera/recorder for recording. The recorded video and audio will be stored on an 8 cm DVD-RAM disc or 8 cm DVD-R disc. Using disc allows you to record without overwriting previous recordings, and also to store your valuable recordings for as long as need be while retaining clarity. With disc you can immediately access recording and playback, in contrast to videotape, which must be fast-forwarded or rewound.
Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: Do not subject the DVD video camera/ recorder to impact: • The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with any force, hit it, or puncture it with a sharp object. • If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in the display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a while, and then turn it on again.
Do not use the DVD video camera/ recorder near TV or radio: • This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen, or interference could enter radio broadcasts. Do not use the DVD video camera/ recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism: • If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near radio wave tower or electric appliances containing motors, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded.
Do not turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off while the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator is blinking: • The CHARGE/ACCESS indicator is blinking to show that data is being written to disc, or being read from it. Do not do any of the following so as not to damage the data: • Disconnect AC adapter. • Plug or unplug PC connection cable. • Remove disc. • Subject disc to severe vibrations or impact.
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: Do not store the DVD video camera/ recorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibrations: • The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk becomes very high in the hot season. If you leave the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged.
Discs ● Available Discs Usable discs and logos DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) ● When using DVD-R disc DVD-R [for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] This DVD video camera/recorder can use 8 cm DVD-RAM discs and 8 cm DVD-R discs for camcorder use. An uncovered disc cannot be used on this DVD video camera/recorder: It must be left in a cartridge or caddy for 8 cm disc. Note: It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell discs because their compatibility with this DVD video camera/recorder has been confirmed.
Note: Most generally available 8 cm discs can be removed from cartridges or caddies if they are for video cameras; However, before removing disc from cartridge or caddy, read the instruction sheet provided with the disc or consult the disc maker. Take care with the following when handling the removed disc: • Be sure not to touch disc surfaces. • Be careful not to drop the disc removed from cartridge or caddy. • Be sure not to bend the disc. • Do not leave the disc outside the cartridge or caddy.
● With disc packed in caddy Write-protect tabs The cartridge has write-protect tabs to prevent overwriting on recorded data. Make sure that the write-protect tab is set to the side where recording is possible. Removing the disc your finger 1 Insert into the hole in the centre of disc and lightly lift it up (in the direction of arrow q). PROTECT A 2 Hold the disc at its edge and centre hole, and remove it in the direction of arrow w.
Disc Storage Capacity The movies and stills that can be recorded on an 8 cm disc used in this DVD video camera/recorder are as follows: Prepare discs according to the scheduled recording time and conditions. ● DVD-RAM disc storage capacity Recordable time of movies on DVD-RAM disc Movie quality mode Recordable time XTRA (VBR*1 ) approx. 36-120 minutes(varies depending on the subject) FINE (MPEG2, approx. 6 Mbps) approx. 60minutes STD (MPEG2, approx. 3 Mbps) approx.
Setups This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery pack. 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. Adjust the length of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is stable when you press the REC button with your thumb.
Attaching Lens Cap Pass the provided string through the hole in the lens cap and attach it to the hand strap of DVD video camera/recorder. the string to attach the cap to the DVD video 1 Use camera/recorder. the both sides of cap inward and attach it 2 Push over the lens. Note: Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect the lens. Note: When recording, attach the lens cap to the hand strap by hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for comfortable shooting.
Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Insert two AA (LR06) batteries (provided) into the remote control to power it. the battery compartment lid on the back 1 Open of remote control and insert the batteries. Note: If the batteries are discharged, pressing any button on remote control cannot operate the DVD video camera/recorder: Replace the batteries. 2 Close the lid. ● Using Remote Control Point the remote control to the infrared receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder.
Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14(R) battery pack provided with this DVD video camera/recorder has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder. Note: Be sure to use the specified battery DZ-BP14(R)/DZ-BP16 (sold separately) or DZ-BP28 (sold separately) for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/ recorder to malfunction, or result in fire. Attaching Battery to DVD video camera/recorder aise 1 Rfinder.
Charging Battery Use the provided AC adapter to charge the battery. the battery pack to the DVD 1 Attach video camera/recorder. the AC adapter between the 2 Connect DC IN 8.4V jack on DVD video camera/ recorder and an AC outlet. The CHARGE/ACCESS indicator will blink in green and charging will start. Note: Charge the battery in the temperature range of 10 °C - 30 °C. Note: Make sure that the battery is securely installed: Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to fall and be damaged.
● Continuously recordable time on DVD video camera/recorder with fully charged battery The reference for DVD video camera/recorder recordable time with fully charged battery is between 40 and 60 minutes [with model DZ-BP14(R)/DZBP16 (sold separately)] or between 70 and 100 minutes (with model DZ-BP28 (sold separately)): Battery DZ-BP14(R)/ DZ-BP28 DZ-BP16(Sold (Sold separately) separately) DVD- DVD-R DVDRAM RAM DVD-R When using viewfinder 120 min (in XTRA mode*) — 210 min — When using LCD monitor 105
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 (Blinks) White portion shows remaining level Handling the dead battery • Do not dispose of the dead battery: Let a rechargeable battery recycling cooperative store take charge of it.
Using DVD video camera/recorder with AC Adapter It is recommended that you use the AC adapter 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. And be sure to use the AC adapter to power the DVD video camera/recorder when finalising a disc. Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using other AC adapters could cause electric shock or result in fire.
Setting Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly. Setting the correct date and time will allow you to store the correct information on recording. (The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set.) MENU button Joystick Power switch power switch to “ VIDEO” or the joystick to left or 1 “Set the 5 Tilt PHOTO” to turn the DVD video camera/ right to select the digit recorder on.
Changing Display Format of Date and Time You can select one of three date display formats: day/month/year, month/day/year or year/month/ day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as follows: Display format Example of display D/M/Y 17:30 25/5/2002 M/D/Y 5:30PM 5/25/2002 Y/M/D PM5:30 2002/5/25 the MENU button. 1 Press The menu screen will appear. the joystick to se3 Use lect the desired date display format, and butthen press the ton.
Inserting and Ejecting Disc Inserting Disc With this DVD video camera/recorder the recorded video and audio are stored on DVD-RAM* or DVD-R disc. * When using an uninitialised DVD-RAM disc, it must be formatted (see p. 88). sure that the 1 Make DVD video camera/ How to set both-side recordable disc • The actual recording surface of side [A] is opposite to that on which “SIDE A” is marked. If you view the image recorded on side [A] on another device, set the disc in it with indication “SIDE A” facing up.
push the section indicated “PUSH/ 5 Gently CLOSE” on the cover of disc insertion block (hand strap), to close the cover. ● When using DVD-R disc Recognition of the disc will start. When you use a brand-new disc, the messages on the right will appear in sequence by pressing the button between messages. When recording on this DVD video camera/recorder: 6 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.
Removing Disc Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn push the section indicated “PUSH/ 1 the 5 Gently DVD video camera/recorder off. CLOSE” on the cover of disc insertion block (hand strap), to close the cover. A click will be heard, which means that the disc is unlocked and can be removed. PUSH CLOSE 2 Push down the DISC EJECT button. The cover of disc insertion block (hand strap) will open slightly. 3 Gently open the cover until it stops.
Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder. Basic Handling of DVD video camera/recorder Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On While holding down the red button at the centre of power switch, turn the switch to set it to “ VIDEO” or “ PHOTO”. Note: When power is turned on, the self-diagnosis function of DVD video camera/recorder may work, and some message may appear.
LCD Screen Brightness Adjustment 1 Press the LCD BRIGHT button. LCD BRIGHT button button The “BRIGHT” indicator will light on the screen. (The indicator will go out in approximately 5 seconds.) BRIGHT indicator 2 Use the button to adjust the brightness. will change the brightness of LCD Pressing screen and also move the position of “BRIGHT” bar scale. Closing LCD Monitor Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder.
Recording Movie Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/recorder. CHARGE/ACCESS indicator REC button 1 Set the power switch to “ LOCK switch Power switch VIDEO”. Once the DVD video camera/recorder starts to recognise the disc, the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator will light. When recognition is finished, the CHARGE/ ACCESS indicator will go out. 2 Press the REC button. The “ ” mark in the viewfinder or on the LCD ” mark, and rescreen will change to the “ cording will start.
Recording Stills This DVD video camera/recorder can record two types of still image on disc - a still to be viewed on TV (MPEG image of 704 × 576 pixels) and a still to be used on PC [JPEG image of 1280 × 960 pixels (on DZMV238E(AU) and DZ-MV230E(UK)), 1024 × 768 pixels (on DZ-MV208E(AU) and DZ-MV200E(UK))]. Note: Recording of still images is possible only on DVD-RAM disc. Set the power switch to “ PHOTO” to turn 1 the DVD video camera/recorder on.
Playing Back Immediately Checking Recorded Scene You can check your recording immediately on the spot. 2 Press the button. Playback will stop, and recording pause status will be restored. Speaker buttons Joystick button 1 Press button in the recording pause status. The DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback mode, and playback will start from the first image of the scene you have recorded last.
Search Playback During playback, tilt the joystick to left or right and hold it: Search playback of scenes will start. : Scenes will be visually scanned forward : Scenes will be visually scanned backward Release the joystick when you find the desired image: Normal playback will start from that point. Note: When you skip or search scenes from playback or playback pause, the screen will be dark briefly. Note: If the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder is high, it may not operate normally.
Searching for Point You Wish to View by Specifying It (Go To) You can specify any point that you want to view in order to search for it. ● Specifying the point to view the MENU button 1 Press during playback or Choose “Specify” in step 2 above, and then press 1 the button. playback pause. T h e “ G o To ” m e n u screen will appear. The screen for specifying the point to go to will appear. the joystick to choose the option (point you 2 Use want to go to), and then press the button.
Zooming This DVD video camera/recorder can optically zoom in on subject up to 12 powers, digitally multiplied by 20 powers for movie recording and 4 powers for still recording. Move the zoom lever down to “T” control side, Recording in wide area W Recording enlarged image T and the subject image will gradually become telescopic: Move the zoom lever up to “W” control side, and the image will widen. If Dig.
Focusing When Recording Movie This DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses a subject at the centre of screen (auto-focus). When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set.
Manually Focusing Subject during Movie Recording The DVD video camera/recorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the centre of screen and automatically focuses on it. If you want to record by adding special effects or focusing on a subject image off the centre of screen, adjust the focus manually. the FOCUS button in the recording pause 1 Press status. W “MF” will appear on the screen. T Manual Focus icon the zoom lever down to “T” control side 2 Press to zoom in on subject.
Adjusting Exposure Manually This DVD video camera/recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. You can also adjust the exposure manually when the subject is lit from rear or for special effects recording. the EXPOSURE button in the recording 1 Press pause status. The exposure indicator will appear on the screen. Exposure indicator 2 Use the buttons to adjust the exposure, while viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording and playback.
● Switching the information display mode You can switch the display mode of on-screen information: P ress the DISPLAY button. • Full display mode: All types of information will appear. • Minimum display mode: Only the recording mode, status display and warning will appear. The full and minimum display modes will alternate. Note: The DVD video camera/recorder does not record the recording date/time as a part of image.
Information Display During Playback Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Playback information display No display ● Switching the information display mode P ress the DISPLAY button: You can switch the display mode of on-screen information. Recording mode*1 Scene No. Repeat play*4 Programme No. or Play List No.
Advanced Techniques This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/ recorder. Setting Up Camera Functions Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Programme AE Mode) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of six modes depending on the subject conditions, recording environment or purpose of filming.
White Balance (Auto/Hold) With this DVD video camera/recorder you can switch the white balance between Auto and Hold. Mode Details of setting On-screen display Auto White balance is always adjusted automatically. no display Hold White balance at the time when “Hold” is selected is held. WB 1 the joystick to select 3 Use “Auto” or “Hold”, and then press the ton. but- If White Balance is set to “Hold”, “WB” will appear on the screen. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status.
Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with an electronic image stabilizer function: When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. the MENU button in the recording pause 1 Press status. The menu screen will appear. ● Checking EIS On or Off You can check EIS On or Off by the on-screen information display. se the joystick to 2 Uchoose “EIS” on the “Camera Functions Setup” screen, and then button.
Switching Digital Zoom Off When the zoom lever is moved down to “T” control side with Dig. Zoom 48x or 240x specified, digital zoom will automatically kick in when optical 12x zoom range is exceeded. You can set the digital zoom to 48x or 240x for movie recording, or 48x for still recording. the MENU button in the recording pause 1 Press status. The menu screen will appear. Note: Pressing MENU during recording will not display the menu screen. se the joystick to 2 Uchoose “Dig. Zoom” on When Dig.
Switching to 16:9 Mode If you intend to play back recorded images on a wide-screen TV, it is recommended that you switch the screen size to 16:9 mode. the MENU button in the recording pause 1 Press status. The menu screen will appear. se the joystick to 2 Uchoose “16:9” on the Note: The black bands that appear across the top and bottom of screen will not be recorded.
Setticng Up Record Functions Switchisng Movie Quality Mode Choose the movie quality from “XTRA” (only with DVD-RAM disc on DZ-MV238E(AU) and DZMV230E(UK)), “FINE” and “STD”. However, it is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA1” or “FINE” mode when you are using a DVD-RAM disc, or in the “FINE” mode with a DVD-R disc. the MENU button in the recording pause 3 Use the joystick to select 1 Press status. the desired quality The menu screen will appear. mode, and then press button.
● Recordable times in each movie quality mode (on one side of disc) Disc used Quality mode DVD-RAM XTRA* approx. 18~60 min FINE approx. 30 min approx. 30 min STD approx. 60 min approx. 60 min DVD-R — Note: When using DVD-R disc, you cannot switch the movie quality mode during recording on the disc: The DVD video camera/recorder will be automatically set to the quality mode first used with the disc for recording.
Changing Method for Recording Stills (for DZ-MV238E(AU) and DZ-MV208E(AU)) You can record stills of externally input images on a DVD-RAM disc in the Frame or Field mode. 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. Mode Details of setting Frame Does not suit recording of frequently moving video subjects, despite high image quality. Frame suits recording of less moving video.
Self-Timer You can record stills of yourself alone or with your family, friends, etc., using the self-timer function, as with ordinary cameras. A still will be recorded approximately 10 seconds after the REC button is pressed. 1 Press the MENU button. the MENU button. 4 Press The menu screen will disappear. The menu screen will appear. You can also check that self-timer has been set by reviewing the on-screen information.
Switching On-Screen Display Output On or Off If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV and operate it while watching the TV screen, you can switch off the on-screen information (displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor) from the TV scree n. (See “Viewing on TV Screen” on page 92) 1 Press the MENU button. the desired option and press the 3 Choose button. The menu screen will appear. 2 Choose “OSD Output” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the button.
Initial Settings Switching Operating Sound On or Off This DVD video camera/recorder will emit sound when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed, or other operations are engaged. If you do not need operating sound, you can switch it off. 1 Press the MENU button. se the joystick to 3 Uchoose “On” or “Off”, The menu screen will appear. and then press the button. se the joystick to 2 Uchoose “Beep” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press button. the 4 Press the MENU button.
Turning Record LED On or Off You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder even during recording. 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. the joystick to 3 Use choose “On” or “Off”, and then press the button: The selected option will be set. 4 Press the MENU button. Recording indicator 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen will appear.
Initialising All Settings to Defaults You can restore all camera menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory). (The date and time will not be reset.) 1 Press the MENU button. you are sure that you wish to reset, use the 3 Ifjoystick to choose “YES”, and then press the The menu screen will appear. the joystick to 2 Use choose “Reset” on the button. All the setting items have now been reset to defaults. “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press button. the 4 Press the MENU button.
Disc Navigation This section explains about how to edit recorded images using the Disc Navigation function. Before Using Disc Navigation Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Here is an explanation on “scene” and “programme”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function.
Using Disc Navigation Functions Available with Disc Navigation Disc Navigation allows you to do the following: ● Selecting scene(s) (Select) You can select a scene from all programmes or a specific programme and start playback from that scene. You can also select adjacent multiple scenes and play back only the selected scenes. ● Switching/playing back program (Switch/Play) You can select one programme to be viewed from all programmes and play it back.
● Create and Edit Play List You can display all programmes or a specific programme, select scenes, and create up to 99 original stories (up to 999 scenes in 99 play lists). Programme various scenes in a play list to create your own original movie (play list, p. 75). Only the data will be stored in play list. If you create, edit or delete a play list, the original scenes will not be erased from the disc. Since scenes are not duplicated, the disc capacity will not decrease.
Starting Disc Navigation and Interpreting Navigation Screen DISC NAVIGATION button You can know the status of scenes from the colours of cursor and bar graph: Cursor Bar graph button Note: Do not proceed with a following step while the disc is being recognised or the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator is blinking. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. The thumbnails for all programmes will appear. Note: The DISC NAVIGATION button will not work without a disc inserted. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Playing Back Scenes the DISC NAVIGATION button. 1 Press The thumnails for all programmes will appear. ● Playback of still images (with DVD-RAM disc only): 2 Use the joystick to select a scene. Still images will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds. The selected scene will be framed. This is called a “cursor”. the button. 3 Press Playback will start from the selected scene, and continue to the last scene on disc. ● When playback finishes: Note: Press the button to temporarily stop playback.
Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu Press the DISC NAVIGATION button and then the MENU button: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and Disc management will appear. For details on each menu item, see pages explaining each separate function. Play List Scene Switch (p. 76) Play (p. 76) Create (p. 75) Edit (p. 78) Title (p. 80) Delete (p. 80) Delete (p. 81) Edit Fade (p. 82) Combine (p. 84) Divide (p. 84) Move (p. 85) Skip (p. 86) Select (p. 86) Detail (p.
Programme Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date (Selecting Programme) Since the scenes recorded on this video camera/recorder are collected as “programmes” for each recording date, selecting a programme will allow you to display only the scenes on a specific date. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. the joystick to select 4 Use the programme to be displayed, and then button. press the The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.
Changing Title of Programme The recording date/time has initially been attached to any programme: You can change the recording date/time to any desired title. the DISC NAVIGATION button and then 1 Press the MENU button. The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear. se the joystick to 2 Uchoose “Title” on the “Program” menu screen, and then press button. the ● Characters available for entering title The “Program Title” screen will appear.
Play List Creating New Play List Use play list to edit recorded scenes. the joystick to select a scene to be pro1 Use grammed in a play list. When selecting multiple scenes, refer to “Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together” or “Selecting Random Scenes” on page 71. With the created play list, you can also add scenes recorded on another day or unnecessary scenes afterwards. 2 Press the MENU button.
Switching Play List (Switching to Display of Each Play List) If multiple play lists are stored on disc, you can switch the thumbnail display for each play list or switch to the thumbnail display of all programmes. 1 Press the MENU button. the play list you 3 Select wish to display, and The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear. se the joystick to 2 Uchoose “Switch” on the then press the ton. but- The thumbnail screen of the selected play list will appear.
Adding Scenes to Play List You can later add scenes to the created play list. the thumbnails of scenes to be added to 4 Tilt the joystick down 1 Display to move the cursor to the the play list, and then press the MENU button. See “Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Data (Selecting Programme)” on page 73 for how to display the thumbnails. The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear. lower row, and tilt it to or right to seleft lect the point where the scene is to be inserted.
Deleting Scenes from Play List the “Edit Play 1 Display List” menu screen of the you are sure that you wish to delete the scene, 3 Ifpress button: The screen being deleted the play list to be edited. will appear. Perform steps 1 – 3 on page 77. When multiple scenes are being deleted, you can stop deletion midway: Press the button. The scenes up to the point where the button was pressed will be deleted.
Editing Play List (Deleting Scenes Using Menu) If, by mistake, you insert undesired scenes to the play list to be edited in “Editing Play List (Adding Scenes using Menu)” on page 78, or if there are unnecessary scenes in the play list to be edited, you can delete the scenes without exiting the screen for editing play list. the “Edit Play 1 Display List” menu screen of the Choose “Delete” on the 4 “Edit” menu screen, and play list to be edited. then press the ton. Perform steps 1-3 on page 77.
Changing Title of Play List The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them. At any time you can change the title of play list, which was the recording date/time set on this DVD video camera/recorder. entering the title, 3 After use the joystick to choose 1 Press the MENU button. The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear. se the joystick to 2 Uchoose “Title” on the “Enter”, and then press button. the The screen for verifying registration of title will appear.
Scene Deleting Scenes the joystick to select the scene to be deleted, 3 Use the joystick to choose “YES”, and then press 1 Use button. and then press the MENU button. the The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear. se the joystick to 2 Uchoose “Delete” on the “Scene” menu screen, and then press the button. The message “Deleting...” → “Finished” will appear and the selected scene will be deleted, after which the thumbnail display screen will be restored.
Adding Special Effects (Fade) When switching scenes, you can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene.
the scene for adding special effects and 1 Select press the MENU button. The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear. After the proceeding message appears, the thumbnail display screen will be restored. The scenes for which special effects have been set will be attached with marks “ ”, “ ”. se the joystick to 2 Uchoose, “Scene”, “Edit”, “Fade”, and then press button. the The fade setting screen will appear. “In” effect “Out” effect Note: Setting fade will also fade the sound.
Combining Multiple Scenes You can combine multiple scenes into one. Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes when combining. the joystick to select the scenes to be com1 Use bined, referring to “Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together” on page 71, and then press the MENU button. The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear. se the joystick to 2 Uchoose, “Scene”, “Edit”, “Combine”, and then button. press the The screen for verifying combination of scenes will appear.
Note: The status bar of scene being played back can be switched off or on by pressing the DISPLAY button. Note: If you choose “NO” on the screen for verifying division in step 4, division will be cancelled. Note: Search and frame advance are useful when designating division points. Note: If you press the MENU button while the scene to be divided is being played back in step 2, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status, and the “Go To” menu will appear.
Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Skip) You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped. the joystick to select a scene to be skipped, 1 Use and then press the MENU button. The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear. ” A skip mark “ will be attached to the scene for which skipping has been set. se the joystick to 2 Uchoose “Scene”, “Skip”, Skip mark “Set”, and then press the button.
Displaying Information Using Menu Screen You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode. the joystick to select the scene whose infor1 Use mation you wish to know, and then press the MENU button: The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear. If you have selected multiple scenes, the information shown below will appear. Pressing the button will restore the thumbnail display screen.
Disc Management Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc (Capacity) You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc. 1 Press the MENU button. 3 Press the The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear. Use the joystick to choose “Capacity” on the 2 “Disc” menu screen, and then press the button. button. The Disc Navigation screen will be restored. Note: With a write-protected or finalised disc, the remaining space will always be displayed as “0”.
Updating Control Information Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder manages information on scenes, such as skip, fade and thumbnails, in a specified manner. If you use another device to edit the video data recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this video camera/ recorder, the control information must be updated: It will be automatically updated each time the pages on the thumbnail display screen are turned.
Finalising Disc If you wish to play back the contents recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder using a DVD player, etc. that is compatible with 8 cm DVD-R disc, finalise the disc following the procedure below: 1 Press the MENU button. The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear. se the joystick to 2 Uchoose “Finalize Disc” on the “Disc” menu screen, and then press button. the The disc will be finalised.
Connecting to Other Devices This section explains about the connections to another AV device, such as TV, and how to transfer data in DVD video camera/recorder to PC. Viewing on TV Screen Connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV and you can play back the recorded video or monitor the video being recorded on the TV screen. This is also useful when editing or playing back with Disc Navigation.
Viewing on TV Screen Use the provided AV input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows: the TV on and set the input selector to 1 Turn “VCR” whichever applicable Video input. Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. power switch to “ VIDEO” or 2 “Set the PHOTO” to turn the DVD video camera/ recorder on. The image that the DVD video camera/recorder is seeing will appear on the TV screen.
Recording Image from Other AV Devices (for DZ-MV238E(AU) and DZ-MV208E(AU)) You can transfer any image recorded on videotape, etc. to the DVD video camera/recorder via the AV input/output jack, and record it on disc.
Recording Image from Other Camcorder or AV Device the input selection 1 Set on the DVD video camera/recorder to “LINE”. Switch the input referring to “Input Selection” on page 60. on the connected device, and start play2 Turn back of picture. The picture will appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder of this DVD video camera/recorder. 3 Press the REC button. Recording will start on this DVD video camera/ recorder. The operation of this line-input recording is the same as for recording movie (video).
Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/recorder to PC Do not plug in or unplug any cables when you are using PC to access the disc in the DVD video camera/recorder: The following cannot be performed on this DVD video camera/recorder when it is connected to PC: • If you plug in or unplug the PC connection cable or power cable while the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator is blinking, the data on disc may be damaged. • Camera operation, using button on DVD video camera/recorder. • Power off, using the power switch.
Capturing Data for PC You can capture the data recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder and transfer it to PC. Using DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit Using the DZ-WINPC3(W) optional PC kit, you can capture the data of images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder and transfer it to your PC*. You can also write video data edited on the PC to disc. See the instruction manual of DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit for details. * There are numerous types of PC, including those personally assembled.
● Connecting DVD video camera/recorder to PC via PC connection cable Use the PC connection cable supplied with the DZ-WINPC3(W) optional PC kit to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a PC that has been turned off, as shown in the following illustration: To PC connection terminal Note: When connecting this DVD video camera/ recorder to PC, you can also use a mini-USB B connector 5-pin type cable (generally available), as well as the PC connection cable.
Using Disc on PC If your PC is compatible with the disc used, you can immediately use a disc removed from the cartridge or caddy on PC. ● Making use of recorded still images (with DVD-RAM disc only) Still images are stored in the “DCIM”–“100HPNX1” folder of disc as JPEG images (1280 × 960 pixels on DZ-MV238E(AU) and DZ-MV230E(UK), or 1024 × 768 pixels on DZ-MV208E(AU) and DZMV200E(UK))*. Use the still images on an application that is compatible with JPEG data.
Subsidiary Information Cleaning Be sure to set the power switch to “POWER OFF” before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. ● Cleaning LCD screen and lens Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in the screen, result in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor.
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. Message (1) Error has occurred. Please restart. (2) Error has occurred. Please reinsert a disc. (3) Error has occurred. Error code No. xxxx. Please read the manual (4) ERROR xxxx Control Information Error. Cause & Troubleshooting Error has occurred.
Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page This may occur when scene that was edited for division, etc. is to be deleted. Combine the divided scenes, and then delete them. 84 The thumbnail at the start of programme or play list may not appear when disc edited on device other than this DVD video camera/recorder is used, or, when editing, such as combining, is performed on this DVD video camera/recorder. Choose “YES” on screen for verification.
Message (1) Data error in a part of image file. Repair disc now? (2) Found error in image file. Repair disc now? (3) Data error in all image files. Repair all data now? Cause & Troubleshooting It is possible that the system cannot normally complete writing of file when power is turned off for some reason during recording or editing (deleting, dividing or combining scenes, or creating play list).
Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page Cannot move scene in program mode. Move was executed when a programme was selected. (1) Disc is not formatted. If it formats, it becomes possible to use for camera. (2) However, when you record from PC connection terminal, please do not format. (3) Format the disc now? DVD-R disc that was not initialised for camera use was inserted. In DVD-R Disc, Video mode of the disc recorded once cannot be changed.
Message COPY PROTECTED CHECK DISC UNFORMAT DISC END OF DISC DISC ALMOST FULL DISC ACCESS NO DISC CA N N OT R E C O R D PHOTOS Cause & Troubleshooting The video signal input to this DVD video camera/recorder may be copy-guarded. Some prerecorded video materials, such as movies, are guarded against copying. Copy-guarded materials cannot be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 94 Disc that cannot be used on this DVD video camera/ recorder has been inserted or disc is damaged.
Trouble shooting 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 Power turns off immediately after being turned on. Reference page Cause and Correction Is battery charged? Charge it. 31 When power is turned on, the LCD screen will turn on and off. Power goes off unexpectedly.
Symptom Battery cannot be charged. Reference page Cause and Correction Was the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator lit or blinking during charging? The battery might have been attached incorrectly to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/recorder: Remove the battery, and then attach it again. If a correctly attached battery cannot be charged, the battery is dead: Purchase a new one. 31 Is the battery abnormally hot? Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge it.
Symptom Focus is not correct. Reference page Cause and Correction Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subject? Focus manually. 49 Does “MF” appear? The DVD video camera/recorder is set to manual focus. Focus the subject manually, or release manual focus. 49 Is the dioptre control correctly adjusted if you are using the viewfinder as a monitor? Adjust the dioptre control. 41 In cases other than the above, set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then set it to “ VIDEO” or “ PHOTO” again.
Symptom Reference page Cause and Correction Playback picture is greatly distorted. Was recording of external input made with “Frame” specified? Specify “Field” for “PHOTO Input” in record mode settings. 61 No sound Is the TV volume control set correctly? Adjust TV volume control, and be sure to adjust the volume on TV. 92 Was the image recorded from AV input/output jack with interference? Record image with no noise or disturbance. — D i s c N a v i ga t i o n thumbnails do not appear.
Symptom DVD video camera/recorder cannot be operated from remote control. Reference page Cause and Correction Is the remote control pointed at the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder? Point it at the infrared receiver to operate the DVD video camera/recorder. Is the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder exposed to direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light, etc.? The remote control cannot operate the DVD video camera/recorder when strong light strikes the infrared receiver.
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 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. a fine tipped pen to hold down the reset 2 Use button for several seconds. All settings will be reset.
Major Specifications Specifications of DZ-MV238E(AU)/DZ-MV208E(AU)/DZ-MV230E(UK)/DZ-MV200E(UK) CCD (number of effective pixels) DZ-MV238E(AU) DZ-MV230E(UK) DZ-MV208E(AU) DZ-MV200E(UK) Lens Focal length (converted to 35 mm camera) Focus Zoom Required minimum illumination DZ-MV238E(AU) DZ-MV230E(UK) DZ-MV208E(AU) DZ-MV200E(UK) 1/4-inch interlaced total number of pixels: approx. 1,160,000 movie: approx. 880,000 still: approx. 1,060,000 total number of pixels: approx. 800,000 movie: approx.
Battery system Lithium-ion Power consumption approx. 5.8 W when recording with LCD monitor off Dimensions (W × H × D) approx. 82 × 101 × 143 mm (excluding hood and projections) Operating temperature (humidity) 0-40 °C (less than 80%). 0-30 °C when connected to PC Storage temperature -20-60 °C Weight approx. 670 g (without battery or disc) Total weight when recording approx.
Index Number 16 : 9 ................................................................ 2.5” type liquid crystal display ...................... 240x (Dig.zoom) ............................................. 48x (Dig.zoom) ............................................... 8 cm DVD-R disc ............................................ 8 cm DVD-RAM disc ...................................... 58 40 57 57 23 23 A AC adapter .................................................... 34 Accessory shoe ........................
J S Joystick ............................................................ 10 L Language ....................................................... LCD bright button .......................................... Lens cap ......................................................... Lens hood ....................................................... Lock switch ..................................................... Low light (programme AE) ............................ 65 41 28 48 42 54 M Menu button .................
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SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. ★★★★★★★★★★ DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
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