Hitachi DZ BX35A User Manual DIGITAL CAMCORDER Manuals And Guides L0605019

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Important Information

For Your Safety

Thepower switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the

camera/recorder is to be left unattendedfor 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 THERECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/

CHARGER (DZ-ACS3).

The DVD video camera/recorder and AC

adapter/charger have the following caution

marks.

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK &

DO NOT OPEN

Identifications of caution marks

This symbol warns the user that

uninsulated voltage within the unit

may have sufficient magnitude to cause

electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous

to make any kind of contact with any

inside part of this unit.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol alerts the user that

important literature concerning the

operation and maintenance of this unit

has been included. Therefore, it should

be read carefully to avoid any

problems.

Precautions

WARNING: Many television programs and films

are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copy-

right law may apply to private in-home

videotaping of copyrighted materials.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is

made by highly precise technology. More than

99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are

effective, but some (less than 0.01%) may

appear as colored bright dots. This does not

indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the

limits of current technology.

I CLASS 1 I

LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

This product contains a laser diode of higher

class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do

not remove any covers or attempt to gain

access to the inside of the product. Refer all

servicing to qualified personnel.

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 may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

)rotection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,

Lnd can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Howevel, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct by one or more of the following

i_leasllres:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

_,aution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer void

the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Microsoft _', Windows <_,Windows ;_'Me, Windows E_2000 Professional, and Windows v)XP are

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

lntel c_,Pentiunf _ Processol, and Celeron G Processor are registered trademarks of lntel Corporation.

Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

IBM _' and PC/AT E_are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Doiby Laboratories.

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

Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each

individual company.

SD logo is a trademark.

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.

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions

3Heed air warnings.

4Follow ait instructions

5Do not use this apparatus near water

6CIean only with dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Protect the power cord from being watked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

apparatus

10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

11 use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified 6t)

by the manufacturer, or sotd with

the apparatus. When a cart is

used, use caution when moving

the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over. ,....

12 Unptug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

13 Refer alI servicing to qualified service personnel

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or

ptug is damaged, Iiquid has been spilled or objects

have falten into the apparatus, the apparatus has

been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped

14 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing and that no objects fitled with liquids,

such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

15 The equipment (AC Adapter/Charger) shall be

used near the socket-outlet and shall be easily

accessible

Cautions When Using

Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:

•The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with

a sharp object.

• If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occm= If unevenness does not disappear

soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder of Lwait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.

• Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with the open LCD screen down.

• Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD video camera/recorden

Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder:

• The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology. Among the total

number of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels

for viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as colored dots

(red, blue, green). This shows the limitations of the current technolog), and does not indicate a

fault that will interfere with recording.

• The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD video camera/

recorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. Normal

brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises.

Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly:

• Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder: The

viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall.

Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact:

• This DVD video camera/recorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it

against a hard object or let it fall.

• When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on it. Do not use the DVD

video camera/recorder with a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.

No sand or dust!

• Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause

malfunctions or defects.

No water or oil!

• Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric

shock, malfunctions or defects.

Heat on surface of product:

• The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly

warm, but this does not indicate a fault.

Screen on connected TV:

• Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on )'our TV to which

the DVD video camera/l_corder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention

or phosphor degradation of TV screen.

Be careful of ambient temperature:

• Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 104;_F (40"C) or

under 32°F (0"C) will result in abnormal recording/playback.

• Take care that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recordel, when connected to PC does

not rise excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 86"F (30_C)).

• Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on beach sand or in a closed vehicle where the

temperatm_ is very high for a long time: This could cause malfunctions.

Do not point directly at the sun:

•If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfindel, the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction

or a fire could occm_

• 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 use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:

• If the DVD video canrera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or nragnetisnr, such as near a

radio wave tower or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that aro being recorded.

During playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and

sound,

At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction.

Do not expose the DVD video carnera/recorder to soot or steam:

• Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near corrosive gas:

• If the DVD video camera/recorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated

by gasoline or diesel engine, corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, or sulfur such as in a hot

spring area, the external or internal terminals could corrode, which would disable normal

operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so power will not turn on.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier:

• With some water in humidifie], calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the

air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recordel, which

could cause it to operate abnormally.

Do not expose the DVD video carnera/recorder to insecticide:

• ]nsecticide entering the DVD video camera/r_corder could dirty the lens in laser pickup block,

and in such a case the DVD video camera/recorder might not operate normalls: Turn the DVD

video camera/recorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.

Do not use a generally available 8cm CD lens cleaner:

•Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD video canrera/recorder in the usual way.

• Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to be fault}'.

•If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs.

Be careful of moisture condensation:

• When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in

temperatures is great such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or

vehicle - condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens

and/or inside the DVD video camera/recordel_ If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of

disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a soft,

dry cloth. Even if the external surface of DVD video canrera/recorder has dried, condensation nray

remain inside: Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and leave it in a dry place for at least l - 2

hours before using it again.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time:

• This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance

canrera/monitor. If you use it for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of DVD video

camera/recorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may slow down or

other faults could occur. If this happens, turn it off and wait for a while before using it again.

Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or

CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking:

• The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or

blinking to show that data is being written to disc or card,

or being read from it. At this time, do not do any of the

following, so as not to damage the data:

Remove battery

- Disconnect A¢: adapter/charger

- Plug or unplug PC connection cable

Remove disc or card

- Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe

vibrations or impact

Violently open or close the LCD monitor

The ACCESS/PC indicator will light for a while after

recording is finished. While it is lit, do not subject the DVD

video camera/recorder to any vibration or impact, and do

not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger.

If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the

ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking,

turn it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of

the disc or card will be executed automatically (see page 133).

ACCESS/PC_

indicator

CARD ACCESS indicator

Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner:

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

• When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.

Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:

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

The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase:

•Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 27).

• The battery will discharge as time passes. (The battery is produced so that it discharges on its own

in order to protect its characteristics.)

Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/

charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder.

Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/

recorder off:

• Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being

powered could cause a fault.

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:

•Tile temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave

the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be

damaged. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place it near a

heatel_

Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is high

or in a dusty place:

•Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is high,

the lens could be moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could become inoperable. It is

recommended that you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing

it in a closet, etc.

Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place subject to strong

magnetism or intense vibrations:

•This could cause malfunctions.

Detach the battery from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place:

•Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.

Suggestions and Restrictions

Make a trial recording:

•Ahvays make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal.

The data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD video camera/

recorder cannot be restored.

It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for

trial recording.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications:

• This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.

The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:

•Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or

recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recordel,

disc or card. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.

• If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this DVD video camera/recorder, disc, card,

etc., the recorded contents may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensation for damage due

to loss of recorded contents.

• Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD video camera/]_corder using other digital/analog

nredia or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the

owner of copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Be aware that recording is restricted for some

demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.

CLEANING

Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorde_

OCleaning LCD screen and camera

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

monitol:

OIf dust adheres to the viewfinder

lens, remove it using a cotton

swab, etc.

Do not rub the lens with force: Doing so could

scratch the lens.

ODo not use benzene or thinner to

clean DVD video camera/recorder

case

The coating of case could peel off o1"the case

could deteriorate. Wipe off dirt on the case with

a moist cloth which has been completely wrung

out. When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow

instructions for use.

HANDLING DISCS

OUsing discs

Discs are very delicate recording media.

Carefully read the following cautions and

observe them:

• Ahvays use a brand new disc when recording

important material.

• Be sure not to touch the recording surface of

disc, or dirty or scratch it.

• If there is dust, scratch, dirt on disc or if it is

warped, the following phenomena may occur:

- Block noise in playback

image

Momentary stop of

playback image

Sound interrupted during

playback, or abnormal Block noise

SOUlld

- Blue thumbnail

display* (Fig. 1)

Disc cannot correctly

be recognized

Disc cannot be

initialized

- Delay between video

and audio

Even if disc is normal, the above phenomena

may occasionally occur. While the ACCESS/

PC indicator is lit, do not subject disc to

vibrations or impact, and avoid using DVD

video camera/recorder at extremely high or

low temperatures, or in environment where

condensation is likely to occun

• When recording images, _0,00_3

the DVD video camera/

recorder may avoid the I

portions of disc where F{_=_

r_cording is not possible,

due to dust, scratches, (Recording one scene

may produce multiple

etc. [It will pause DII at thumbnails.)

such a portion and

automatically restart

recording (O REC).]

This will cause recording to be interrupted for

several seconds to several minutes, and

nmltiple thumbnails will be created by one

recording session as shown above. In this case,

the recordable time on disc will decrease.

• Be careful when removing the disc since the

metal of removal slot of DVD video camera/

recordel, and disc itself, may be hot.

OStoring discs

• When storing disc, replace it in the plastic case

in which it was purchased.

• Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc.

• Do not place disc in following places:

- Direct sunlight for a long time

Where humidity is high or in dusty place

While there is heat from a heater, etc.

DISC CLEANING

Use the 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 (thinner, water, 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 deteli_ent remains).

Use the disc cleaning

cloth to ctean from inner

to outer edges in axial

direction.

Read This First

To guide you, we have included following five chapters.

•The section on "Setups" explains how to set

up the DVD video camera/recordel, battery,

and set the date/time.

• The section on "Basic Techniques" explains the

basic operation of this DVD video camera/

recorder recording of movies, still images,

external input, and playback of recorded

images.

• The section on "Disc Navigation" explains

editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this

section when finalizing DVD-RW/DVD-R/

+RW disc and initializing DVD-RAM/DVD-

RW/+RW disc.

•The section on "Connecting to PC" explains

the contents of provided CD-ROM (DZ-

GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A) and how to

install the software included.

• "Subsidiary Information" includes an

introduction to products sold separatel)T and

troubleshooting.

We want this manual to be as helpful as

possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the

information you need:

• A quick index for the infornlation you use

most often.

• A detailed table of contents directing you to

specific information quickly (see pages 12 -

14).

Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by

using this manual, and get to know HitachL We

appreciate your business

Quick Index

Available Discs ................................................. 24

Recording Movie .............................................. 41

Playing Back .................................................... 69

Functions Available with Disc Navigation ......... 76

Connecting to a TV ........................................ 106

Connecting to PC ........................................... 112

With this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback

picture whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor

switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinden

It is possible to switch the language in the on-screen display of this DVD video camera/recorder

(see page 34).

About This Manual

eDisplays in this manual

Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on

the LCD screen.

• Notation of cancel button

Press the STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation midwa), or return the menu screen to the

preceding one. The expression "press the • button" will be used in this text.

e_, _, _, _, _ and _marks beside headings

Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder ar_ unavailable with disc or card used. Refer to

the marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is compatible with the

function. Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the disc or card you

llse.

• Illustrations in this manual

Although the external appearances of DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX35A are different, the

method of operating these models is identical.

The illustrations of DZ-GX3300A are used for the explanation in this text.

Table of Contents

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

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

Precautions ........................................................ 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 4

Cautions When Using ........................................ 5

Cautions When Storing ...................................... 8

Suggestions and Restrictions ............................ 8

CLEANING ............................................................ 9

HANDLING DISCS ................................................ 9

DiSC CLEANING................................................. 10

Read This First ................................................ 10

About This Manual ........................................... 11

Table of Contents ............................................ 12

Checking Provided Accessories ...................... 15

Names of Parts ................................................ 16

Setups

Demonstration Function ................................... 20

Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder.. 20

HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 20

ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP ...................... 20

ATTACHING LENS CAP ..................................... 21

INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE

CONTROL ........................................................ 21

REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE

CONTROL ........................................................ 22

Discs and Cards .............................................. 23

AVAILABLE DISCS ............................................. 24

INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC ....................... 24

NOTES ON FINALIZATION: ............................... 24

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED

ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER: 25

AVAILABLE CARDS ............................................ 25

COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD ....... 25

Preparations for Power Supply ........................ 26

USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH

AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ................................ 26

Setting Up the Battery ...................................... 27

CHARGING BATTERY ........................................ 27

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO

CAMERA/RECORDER ..................................... 28

REMOVING BATTERY ....................................... 28

BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR.. 30

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY .......................... 30

Turning DVD Video Camera!Recorder On and

Off ................................................................. 3!

VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 32

VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER 32

Setting Date and Time ..................................... 33

CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND

TiME ................................................................. 33

Initial Settings .................................................. 34

SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF

(BEEP) .............................................................. 34

TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ........ 34

CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE

(LANGUAGE) ................................................... 34

RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS

(RESET) ........................................................... 35

TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF

(RECORD LED) ................................................ 35

CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION 35

LCD/EVF Setup ............................................... 36

ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN

(LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER (EVF

BRIGHTNESS) ................................................. 36

ADJUSTING COLOR DENSITY

(COLOR LEVEL) .............................................. 37

ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE

IN VIEWFINDER ............................................... 37

Inserting and Removing Disc ........................... 38

Inserting and Removing Card .......................... 40

Basic Techniques

Recording Movie .............................................. 41

Recording Stills ................................................ 42

Swift Restart of Recording (SLEEP/RESTART

button) ........................................................... 43

On-Screen Information .................................... 44

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

RECORDING .................................................... 44

Checking Flow of Menu ................................... 49

Zooming ........................................................... 51

MACRO RECORDING ........................................ 51

RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER

WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT ....... 52

Manually Focusing Subject .............................. 53

FOCUSING DURING RECORDING .................... 53

Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded

(Exposure) ..................................................... 55

Compensating for Backlight ............................. 55

Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX3300A only).... 56

Setting Up Camera Functions .......................... 57

SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE

SUBJECT

(SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) .............. 57

RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD

MONITOR LIGHT ............................................. 58

ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE) .......... 58

USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER

(EIS) .................................................................. 60

RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE

MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) ................ 60

REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING

(MIC.FILTER) ................................................... 60

Setting Up Record Functions ........................... 61

SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)61

SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9

MODE) .............................................................. 62

SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL iMAGE

(QUALITY) ........................................................ 64

RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE

(iNPUT SOURCE) ............................................ 64

SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING

METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) .............................. 65

SELF-TIMER ....................................................... 65

SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON

OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) ................................. 66

Using External Microphone .............................. 66

Disc Navigation

Using Disc Navigation ...................................... 67

STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC

NAVIGATION .................................................... 67

PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION

SCREEN ........................................................... 69

PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE. 70

DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE .............. 70

CAPTURING PHOTO .......................................... 71

PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD 71

SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ....................... 71

FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW

PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .................................... 71

SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .............................. 72

PLAYING BACK STILLS ..................................... 72

JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) ........ 73

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK 74

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES ...................... 75

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES

TOGETHER ...................................................... 75

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WiTH DISC

NAVIGATION .................................................... 76

UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION

MENU ............................................................... 77

Scene ............................................................... 79

DELETING SCENES (EDIT - DELETE) ............. 79

DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE) .................. 80

COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT -

COMBINE) ........................................................ 81

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT -

MOVE) .............................................................. 81

DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT -

FADE) ............................................................... 82

PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES

(EFFECT - SKIP) ............................................. 83

CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS

(EFFECT - THUMBNAIL) ................................. 84

COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD

(COPY) ............................................................. 85

LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) .............. 86

SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN

(SELECT) ......................................................... 87

DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU

SCREEN (DETAIL) ........................................... 88

Program ........................................................... 89

WHAT IS "PROGRAM_'? ...................................... 89

SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF

SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH) ............................. 89

PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) .................. 90

CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE) ........ 90

Play List ........................................................... 92

WHAT IS "PLAY LIST'S?....................................... 92

CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE) ............ 92

SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LiST

(SWITCH) ......................................................... 93

PLAYING BACK A PLAY LiST (PLAY) ................ 93

ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST) ...................................... 94

DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST) ...................................... 95

ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................... 95

DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................... 96

SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................... 96

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) ...97

CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) ......... 98

DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE) ....................... 98

Go To .............................................................. 99

TOP (END) .......................................................... 99

Disc or Card Management .............................. 99

INITIALIZING DiSC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC.

FORMAT CARD) .............................................. 99

PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT

DISC) .............................................................. 100

VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DiSC

OR CARD (CAPACITY) .................................. 100

UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-

RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DiSC (UPDATE

CONTROL INFO) ........................................... 101

FiNALiZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC

(FINALIZE DISC) ............................................ 102

ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALIZED

DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW

(DISC UNFINALIZE) ....................................... 103

Others ............................................................ 104

DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS

INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) .................. 104

PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY

(REPEAT PLAY) ............................................. 104

PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE iMAGES ON 4:3

DISPLAY TV (TV type) ................................... 105

SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF

STILLS) ........................................................... 105

Viewing on TV Screen ................................... 106

CONNECTING TO A TV .................................... 106

VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ............................... 107

Playback on DVD Recorder/Player ............... 108

PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode)

DISC ............................................................... 108

PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/

+RW DISC ...................................................... 108

Recording (Dubbing)Images ......................... !09

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM

OTHER VIDEO DEVICE ................................. 109

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER

VIDEO DEVICES ............................................ 111

Connecting to PC

(DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A)

Software Provided ......................................... 112

Requirements of available PC ....................... ! 13

Installing Software ......................................... 114

Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable. 117

USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT INTO PC.. 119

BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION

(UNPLUGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE)/

CHANGING OVER POWERSWITCH .......... 120

Using Software .............................................. !21

[When using Windows]

USING IMAGEMIXER 3 .................................... 121

VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC USING

PC ...................................................................121

CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES

RECORDED ON DISC................................... 123

[When using Macintosh]

USING PIXE VRF BROWSER EX AND

IMAGEMIXER VCD/DVD2.............................. 126

IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DVD-

RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R INTO PC TO CREATE A

DVD-VIDEO (DVD-RW/DVD-R) ..................... 126

Viewing Images recorded on Disc using PC.. 129

Uninstalling Software ..................................... 130

Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/

recorder to PC ............................................. 13!

Subsidiary Information

Introduction to Optional Accessories ............. 132

CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................ 132

POWER SUPPLY .............................................. 132

Trouble Messages ......................................... 133

Troubleshooting ............................................. 139

System Reset ................................................ 147

Major Specifications ....................................... 148

SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS ................... 152

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD 153

To Order in the United States ........................ 154

To Order in the Canada ................................. 154

Index .............................................................. !55

Be sure to read the following before opening the

package of CD-ROM ................................... 157

Checking Provided Accessories

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

Battery (Model DZ-SPI4SW):

For DZ-GX33O0A/GX3200A only.

Portable power supply for this DVD video

camera/recorder Charge it before use

DC power cord:

When powering the DVD video camera/

recorder from household AC outlet, use

this cord to connect the DVD video

camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger.

Lithium battery (model CR2032):

To power the remote control. For DZ-

GX3300A/GX3200A only

WARNING: Keep

this battery away

from children. If

swallowed, consult

a physician

immediately for

emergency

treatment.

Shoulder strap:

Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder

to hang it from shoulder

Software CD-ROM:

Use this CD-ROM when connecting the

DVD video camera/recorder to PC. For DZ-

GX330OA/GX3200A/GX3100A only.

Battery (Model DZ-BP7S):

For DZ-GX31OOA/BX35A only. Portable

power supply for this DVD video camera/

recorder Charge it before use.

Power cable:

Connect between household AC outlet and

AC adapter/charger.

AVIS input/output cable:

Used when viewing the picture played back

on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV

screen, or input or output video from/to

another video device For DZ-GX3300A/

GX32O0A/GX310OA.

Lens cap and Eens cap string:

Attach the lens cap when not recording, to

)rotect the lens.

PC connection cable:

Use this cable when connecting the DVD

video camera/recorder to PC For DZ-

GX3300A/GX3200AJGX3100A only

AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3):

Used to power the DVD video camera/

recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery.

Infrared remote control

model DZ-RM4W):

Use to control the DVD video camera/

recorder from a distance. For DZ-

GX3300A/GX3200A only.

AVIS output cable:

Used when viewing the picture played back

on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV

screen, or output video to another video

device. For DZ-BX35A only

Single-sided 8 cm DVD-R disc:

To record videos (movies) on this DVD

video camera/recorder For DZ-GX330OAJ

GX32OOA only.

Disc cleaning cloth:

AIvcays use this to clean discs.

INames of Parts 7 8 9 10

11 12 13

(Insidethe cover)

1 Flash (for DZ-GX3300A only) (p. 56)

2 Light receiving sensor

(for DZ-GX3300A only)

This sensor cont]_ls the amount of light to be

emitted from the built-in flash. Take care not

to block with hand, etc. during recording.

3 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 21)

4 Stereo microphone

Take care that the microphone is not blocked

by a hand, etc., during recording.

5 Recording indicator (p, 35)

The red indicator will light during recording.

6Infrared receiver

(for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only) (p. 22)

When tile remote control is used to operate

the DVD video camera/recorder, this

receiver will receive the infrared signal.

7 Optical 10x zoom lens

(for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only)

Optical 15x zoom lens

(for DZ-GX3100A only)

Optical 25x zoom lens

(for DZ-BX35A only)

(p. 51)

8 Lens hood (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/

DZ-BX35A only) (p. 52)

Ahvays remove this lens hood when using

the optional tele-conversion or wide-

conversioi'l lens.

9 Zoom lever(p. 51)

Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or

to the W side for wide-angle.

10 Accessory shoe (for DZ-GX3300A/

GX3200A only) (p. 56)

The optional video flash can be attached

here. (See the instruction manual of device to

be attached for details.)

11 PC connection terminal (TO PC) (for DZ-

GX3300AIGX3200AIGX3100A only) (p. 117)

12 AV input/output jack (p, 106)

13 External microphone jack (for DZ-

GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A only) (p. 66)

14 Wide-screen color liquid crystal display

(inside) (p. 32)

Although the external appearances of DZ-

GX3300A, DZ-GX3200A, DZ-GX3100A and

DZ-BX35A are different, the method of

operating these models is identical. DZ-

GX3300A illustrations are used in this manual.

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27

15 Viewfinder (p. 32)

16 Diopter control (p. 32)

To adjust the focus of image appearing in the

viewfinden (Pull out file viewfinder.)

17 SLEEP/RESTART button {p. 43)

To switch the sleep/restart status between

ON and OFF.

18 ACCESS/PC indicator

(for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A

only)

ACCESS indicator (for DZ-BX35A only)

(p. 7, 41, 42)

Will blink or light when the disc ii1DVD

video camera/recorder is accessed (write or

read is executed) or the DVD video camera/

recorder is connected to PC.

19 PHOTO button (p. 42)

20 DISC EJECT button (p. 38)

Pross down and release this button to open

the cover of disc insertion block.

21 Disc insertion block (p. 38)

22 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 28)

Press this button when re_x'_oving the batter}_

23 Battery attachment platform (p. 28)

24 Record button (REC) (p. 41)

25 LOCK switch (p. 41)

It is reconrmended that you set the LOCK

switch to ,!_ _to the upper position) to prevent

the power switch in the "_W" position from

accidentally moving to "1_".

26 Power switch (p. 31)

27 Hand strap (p, 20)

28 29 30

36 37 38

31 32 33 34

39 40 41 42

28 FINALIZE button (p, 102)

Press this button to finalize the recorded

DVD-RW/DVD-R/+ RW.

29 FOCUS button (p. 53)

To switch between manual focus and auto-

fOCllS.

30 MENU button (p. 49, 80)

Press this button to display the menu for

setting camera functions and Disc

Navigation.

31 SELECT button (p. 75)

32 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 67)

33 STOP/EXIT button (p. 11, 49, 70)

To end playback or cancel setting of menu.

34 EXPOSURE button (p. 55)

Press this button to adjust the exposure.

35 Speaker (p. 70)

36 RESET button (p. 147)

To reset all settings to defaults (status when

the DVD video camera/recorder was

shipped from the factory).

37 DISPLAY (Screen display) button(p. 47, 74)

Press this button to display the details of

image being played back or camera setting

status, or switch the display off.

38 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 7, 42)

39 Volume control buttons (VOL)/

OGbuttons (p. 53, 55, 70)

To adjust the volume of sound from speakel,

etc.

40 Card insertion block (p. 40)

41 BLC (backlight compensation) button

(p. S5)

Press this button when subject is being

lighted from real_

42 _ /IdOl /411 /_/I_/11 buttons

(p. 33, 49, 70)

Use these buttons to select a scene or menu

item, and then press the center (11_/||) to play

back the scene, or designate an option from

the menu.

43 Tripod threaded hole

Used to attach the DVD video camera/

recorder to a tripod.

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44 PHOTO button (p. 42)

45 REC button (p. 41)

46 MENU button (p, 33, 57, 80)

47 SELECT button (p, 75)

48 Reverse search button (p. 71)

49 DELETE button (p, 79)

50 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 67)

51 DISPLAY button (p. 47, 74)

52 ZOOM T button (p. 51)

53 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 51)

54 ZOOM W button (p. 51)

55 Reverse skip button (p. 72)

56 Forward search button (p. 71)

57 Play/pause button (p. 70)

58 Stop button (p. 11, 49, 70)

59 Forward skip button (p. 72)

* The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder.

This section explains preparations for recording -setting up the DVD video camera/recorder

and battery.

Demonstration Function

This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a demonstration function.

The default at pumhase time is "Auto", which will automatically start the demonstration approx, three

minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on.

Refer to "CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION" on page 35 if you

wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting to "Off".

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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 vour hand in a position where you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever.

Adjust tile length of hand strap so that tile DVD video camera/recorder is stable when you press the

REC button with your thumb.

ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP

Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.

Pass the shoulder strap through

the shoulder strap attachments

ATTACHING LENS CAP

1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to

the lens cap.

I Attach the longer, end of lens_ caF_ string_, to the

attachnrent hole of DVD video camera/

recorder.

3 Push the both sides of cap inward and attach

it over the lens.

Note:

• Atways keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD

video camera/recorder, to protect the lens

• When recording, attach the lens cap to the hand strap

by hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for

comfortable shooting

end

INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL

lnsert the provided lithium battery into remote control.

1While inserting a fine rod into the hole

marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out

forward.

2Insert the lithium battery with the positive (_)

terminal facing down.

3Slide the cover to close it.

Note:

The life of lithium battery is approximately one year If

the battery is discharged, no operation is possible with

remote control: Replace the battery.

Battery holder

REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL

battery out.

Warning:

• KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND

PETS

• IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN

IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT

• BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED

PROPERLY DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE

OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

Note:

• Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony,

Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duraceil

DL2032 Use of another battery may present a risk of

fire or explosion.

• Dispose of battery safely in accordance with Iocal

taws. Do not dispose of in fire.

• Do not short circuit the battery

• Do not hotd the battery with the metallic tweezers

• Keep the battery in a dark, cool, dry place.

• The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and tithium battery

(CR2032) are supplied only with the DZ-GX33O0A/

GX32O0A

OUsing remote Control

Point the remote control to the infrared receiver on the DVD video camera/recordel_ The remote

controllable distance is up to 16 feet (5 m).

Note:

• When using the remote control, make sure that the

infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is not

exposed to direct sunlight or any intense light If the

infrared receiver is subject to tight stronger than the

infrared light from remote controt, the DVD video

camera/recorder cannot be operated by remote

control

• If there is an obstacle between the remote control and

infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder,

remote control may not be possible

•The DVD video camera/recorder uses the "VCR2 '_

remote control code of Hitachi VCRs If you use a

Hitachi VCR, etc with remote control code set to

"VCR2 '_,a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/

recorder wilI also be operated by the remote control:

To prevent this, change the remote control code of the

VCR

• The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and tithium battery

(CR2032) are supptied only with the DZ-GX33O0A/

GX32O0A

Discs and Cards

The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video

camera/recorder and the functions which are available with them:

To record video (p. 4I) •• • • • --

To record photo (p. 42) • .... •

To delete image just • • _ _ • •

recorded (p. 70)

To select image and delete it • • _ _ _ •

(p. 79)

To edit image (p. 80 - 81 ) • • ....

To play on other DVD players • "1 • "1"2 •*2 •*2 .'1"2 *3

and DVD recorders (p. I02) ""

To use new disc or new card •*4 _ _ • _ 0*4

without formatting

To initialize and reuse (p. 99) • • • -- • •

To additionally record on _• •*5 _•*5 _

finalized disc

To edit copied video on PC *9 •*6 •*6*7 •*6*7 •*6*7 •*6*7*8 •

To playback video on PC *9 •*6 •*6*7 •*6*7 •*6*7 •*6*7*8 •

To create DVD video using _ _ •*6 •*6 _ _

PC *9

O: Functions available; --: Not available

"1: Playable on devices that conform to either 8 cm DVD-RAM, 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode) or 8cm +RW,

"2: Must be finalized. Cannot be played on some DVD players or DVD recorders.

*3: Some DVD devices conform to SD memory card.

*4: When media that are sold "formatted" are used. ff the initialization format differs, the media can be initialized on

this DVD video camera/recorder and ft}en used.

*5: To additionally record, the finalized disc must be unfinalized.

*6: The provided software is used,

"7: Finalize the disc when editing/playing back on PC.

*8: The software for Macintosh provided with this DVD video camera/recorder is not compatible with a +RW,

*9: DZ-BX35A cannot be connected to a PC,

AVAILABLE DISCS

Allows you to delete unnecessary scenes or edit

DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) scenes.

RA M Also allows you to record photos.

RAM4,7

Allows you to choose the VR mode for deleting

DVD-RW unnecessary scenes or editing scenes, or the VF

[Ver1.1 (8 cm) 2x speed (2x/lx)] Rw mode in which deletion or editing is not possible, but

2:Y*,/II Xhigh compatibility with DVD players is provided "1.

Provides high compatibility with DVD players "1. No

DVD-R deletion or editing is possible.

[for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] R

R4.7

Provides high compatibility with DVD players but does

_||R not need to be finalized *2. Scenes can be deleted

+RW Ver. I .2 (8om) UVD+R_W,.,_°h_immediately after being recorded.

"1 : Playback on all DVD players is not guaranteed. The disc must be finalized before being played back on a DVD

playe_

*2: Playback on all DVD players is not guaranteed.

This DVD video canmra/recorder can use only the 8-cm bare discs not packed in a square cartridge, square

caddy case or round DVD holder. The discs in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder

can be used if they are removed from the package, but take great care not to dirty o1"scratch the bare disc.

Note:

• It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with this DVD

video camera/recorder has been confirmed. When using an HG type double-sided disc, take great care with handling

it. Using a disc other than these discs may not allow the DVD video camera/recorder to deliver optimum performance.

INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC

For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder writes control data to the

disc in order to automatically make adjustments when it is inserted and ejected accompanying

recording. If the disc has no area to be written for adjustment, recording may not be possible. To

prevent this, do not insert or eject a DVD-R disc accompanying recording more than 100 times.

This DVD video camera/recorder cannot record a DVD-R in the VR mode.

NOTES ON FINALIZATION:

•Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder

but not finalized, into a recordable device, such as a DVD recorder: The recorded data may be

damaged (except for devices that allow playback of a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc not

finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder).

• Use only DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX35A to record on or fimtlize a DVD-RW (VF-

mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder but not finalized: Using

any other device could damage the data recorded on the disc.

• DVD-RW or +RW discs edited and finalized on PC or those finalized on another DVD recorder may not be playable

on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the editing software used or recorded status of DVD-R disc.

• If you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder or a DVD video camera/

recorder other than DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX35A and not finalized, the Disc Navigation

screen will automatically start, and no recording can be done on the disc nor can it be finalized.

• Do not insert a DVD-R that was recorded by a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi,

and which has not been finalized, in this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will make the disc unusable.

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT

CAMERA/RECORDER:

• CD-RW

• CD

• CD-R

• CD-ROM

• DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Vel_ 2.0

BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO

• DVD-R (double-layered)

• DVD+R

• DVD-ROM

• DVD-Video

• Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm

AVAILABLE CARDS

SD memory card can be used on this DVD video

camera/recorder.

When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD

memory card can be used in the same way as an

SD memory card. No multimedia card can be

llsed.

OHandling card

o not use cards other than

designated ones. [_L]L]L]L]L]L]_

the

Be sure to perform trial _ I I

recording before recording I _ I

vital images. I I [

Do not touch the card II I

terminal or allow it to touch I J[

metal Terminal

• Do not paste anything other

than exclusive label on label pasting portion.

• Do not subject card to impact, bend or drop it.

• Do not disassemble card or modify it.

• Do not expose card to watel_

• Do not use or stor_ card in the following

places:

Where the temperature is high, such as in

vehicle at high temperatures, under burning

sun or near a heater

Where humidity is high, or in dusty place

• When the erasure prevention switch is locked,

no recording, deletion or editing will be

possible on the card: Only playback will be

possible.

Locked status

Erasure prevention

switch

COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND

CARD

• It is recommended that you create a backup

file for valuable data on hard disk of PC.

• Do not do the following, or the data on disc or

card may be damaged or lost:

Do not remove the disc or card or turn DVD

video camera/recorder off during reading or

writing of data

Do not use DVD video camera/recorder in a

place subject to static electricity or electrical

noise

Do not have printing done at a print lab or

DPE service

- Do not leave a +RW unused in the DVD

video camera/recorder for a long time

Note:

• This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image

data recorded on other digital cameras conforming to

the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard.

The range of image data playable on this DVD video

camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal x

60 vertical to 4000 horizontal x 3000 vertical.

• DCF is an integrated image file format of digital

cameras: image flies can be used on all digital

devices conforming to DCR

• Image data edited on PC and certain types of image

data may not be visible on this DVD video camera/

recorder.

• The image data recorded on another device may not

be playabte on this DVD video camera/recorder.

ONote when transferring or

discarding discs and memory

cards:

"Formatting" o1""deletion" using the functions

of DVD video camera/recorder or PC will

change only the file control information: It will

not completely delete the data on disc or

memory card.

When transferring or discarding a disc or

memory card, it is recommended that you

physically destroy it or use deletion exclusive

software (generally available) to completely

delete the data on it. It is user's responsibility to

control the data on disc and memory card.

Preparations for Power Supply

USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder

from household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it

indoors.

Note:

Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using other

AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire

Power cabte

1Connect the power cable to AC adapter/

charger.

2Plug the power cable into AC outlet.

3Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC

output jack on AC adapter/charger.

4Attach the other end of DC power cord to the

battery attachment platform on DVD video

camera/recordel:

Use the same procedure as that for battery

when attaching and detaching the DC power

cord: See page 28.

AC adapter/charger

DC power cord

Setting Up the Battery

The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A or DZ-BPO TPW battery provided with

DZ-GX3100A/BX35A has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD video

camera/recorder.

Note:

•Be sure to use tile DZ-BP14S, DZ-BPO7PW, DZ-BP14SW (optionaI) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-

GX330OA/GX320OA) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD

video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in fire

• Be sure to use the DZ-ACS3 AC adapter/charger to charge the battery: Using other chargers could cause electric

shock or fire

• Charge the battery at temperatures of 50 - 86°F (lg - 30°C).

• If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is pIugged into AC outlet, unplug it from the

AC outtet, wait a few moments, and then plug it into the AC outlet again. If the CHARGE indicator still does not

light, the AC adapter/charger may be faulty. Unplug it from the AC outlet and consutt your dealer

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

If you need one, purchase it from your Iocal electronics distributor

AC 200 - 240V

AC Plug Adapter (not supplied)

CHARGING BATTERY

Use fire provided AC adapter/charger to charge

the batter}:

1Connect the power cable to AC adapter/

charger.

3Attach the battery to AC adapter/charger.

Note:

When charging a battery, unplug the DC power cord

from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger.

2Plug the power cable into AC outlet.

Battery

CHARGE

Power cable

CHARGE indicator AC adapter/charger

DC output terminal

•Battery charged status

You can find out tile charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/

charger:

During charge LLit

Charge complete / Goes out

Note:

See "Troubleshooting" on page 139 when the CHARGE indicator blinks.

•Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77°F (25°C)):

DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes

DZ-BP07PW (provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX35A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-

GX3300A/GX3200A): Approx. 90 minutes

The charge time will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery.

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

1Fit the battery to the battery attachment

platform on this DVD video camera/recorder

and slide it downward until a click is heard.

Terminal

side must be

down.

Note:

• Make sure that the battery is in the correct orientation

• Make sure that the battery is securety attached:

incomplete attachment coutd cause the battery to fall,

resulting in damage

REMOVING BATTERY

After using the DVD video camera/recorder, remove the battery from it.

1While holding down the BATTERY EJECT Note:

button, slide the battery upward to remove it. • For safety, be sure to turn the DVD video camera/

recorder off before attaching or removing the battery.

• Be carefut not to drop the removed battery

• If the battery remains attached, minute level current

witl flow even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off,

and the battery will discharge.

• Set the power switch to OFF before removing the

battery.

OContinuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom Ill

operation, etc.) m

See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder ean

continuously be used with a fully charged battery:

With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional)

When using viewfinder approx. 105 min approx. 125 rain approx. 145 min approx. 170 rain

XTRA*I

When using LCD monitor approx. 95 rain approx. 115 rain approx. 130 min approx. 150 rain

When using viewfinder approx. 105 min approx. 125 rain approx. 145 min approx. 170 rain

FINE

When using LCD monitor approx. 95 min approx. 115 rain approx. 130 min approx. 150 rain

When using viewfinder approx. 115 min approx. 140 rain approx. 170 min approx. 210 rain

STD

When using LCD monitor approx. 105 min approx. 125 rain approx. 145 min approx. 170 rain

With DZ-BP07PW (provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX3$A)/DZ-BPTSW .2 (optional)

When using viewfinder approx. 70 rain approx. 85 min

XTRA*I

When using LCD monitor approx. 65 rain approx. 75 min

When using viewfinder approx. 70 rain approx. 85 min

FINE

When using LCD monitor approx. 65 rain approx. 75 min

When using viewfinder approx. 80 rain approx. 100 rain

STD

When using LCD monitor approx. 70 rain approx. 85 min

.I The time is only for reference: It will vary depending on recording contents.

*2 Unavailable for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A.

The reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can actually be used

will be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the above time:

The continuously recordable time of DVD video camera/recorder in the above table shows the tinre

available when the DVD video camera/recorder is in the recording nrode without using any other

function after recording is started. In actual recording, the battery will dischal_ge 2 3 times faster

than this reference, since the REC button and zoom are being operated, and playback is performed.

Assunre that the actually recordable time with a fully charged battery is between 1/2 and 1/3 of the

above time, and prepare enough batteries to allow for the time you are planning to record on the

DVD video canrera/recorder.

The continuously recordable time may be less depending on the conditions when the DVD video

camera/recorder is used (if recording and recording pause are repeated at short intervals, etc.).

Note that the battery discharges faster in cold places.

Note:

• See 'Troubteshooting" on page 139 when charging is not possible.

• The charge time wiIt vary depending on the battery remaining Ievel.

• During and after charging, and when the DVD video camera/recorder is being used, the battery will be warm, but

this does not indicate a fault

• A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger:

Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery

• Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50°F to 86°F (10°C to 30°C): Charging at temperatures other than this

range could damage the battery.

BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR

When tile battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recordel, tile battery remaining level

appears in the viewfinder oi: on the LCD screen as follows:

Futly charged • Nearly empty

_,iliii 4

White portion shows remaining level (Btinks)

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY

•The battery will slightly discharge even if it is

detached from the DVD video camera/

recorder.

• If the battery is left attached to DVD video

canaera/recordel? it will consume a slight

amount of power. Therefore, it is

recommended that you charge the battery

shortly before using the DVD video camera/

recordel, usually on the day before you plan to

use it.

When not using the DVD video camera/

recorder for an extended period:

It is recommended that you fully charge the

battery once a yea_, attach it to DVD video

camera/recorder and use it up; then remove the

battery and store it in a cool place again.

Battery life:

The battery life varies greatly depending on the

ambient environment and how often the DVD

video camera/recorder is used. If the usable

time of DVD video camera/recorder with a fully

charged battery is noticeably short, the battery is

probably dead: Purchase a new one.

Power save and discharge of battery:

It is recommended that you turn the DVD video

camera/recorder off in status other than

recording, since even during recording pause

battery power is consumed at the same level as

during recording.

If, when you specify Power Save On, the

recording pause status continues for

approximately 5 minutes, the DVD video

camera/recorder will automatically turn off.

To set or release power save, see "TURNING

DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF

AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE)" on

page 34.

Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and

Off

While holding down the gray button at the right

of power switch, set the switch according to

each recording function:

Set to "OFF":

The DVD video camera/

recorder will turn off

Set to "D":

To record still on SD

memory card

Set to "_11":

To record movie on DVD-

RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/

+RW disc

Set to "1_1":

To record still on DVD-

RAM disc

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 on again However, if a long time has

etapsed after the disc was inserted, it witl take some

time for the DVD video camera/recorder to start

because it must recognize the disc again (see

'Troubleshooting" on page 139)

• It wilI take some time for the DVD video camera/

recorder to display the Disc Navigation screen after

power is turned on

• When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on,

the self-diagnosis function will work and a message

may appear In this case, refer to "Trouble Messages"

on page 133 and take corrective action

Power ON status

During playback, set the power switch to "_m"

or "1_" when using disc, or set it to "[IN" when

using card.

Turn the switch while holding down the gray

button at the right of switch.

Power switch

VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR

SCREEN

If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor

subject image on the LCD screen.

1Open the LCD monitor.

The LCD monitor has a portion where you

can hook your fingelt Hook the finger there to

open the monitol_

•Range where the LCD monitor can

be moved

The LCD monitor can be opened up to

approximately 90°.

If the LCD monitor is open 90 '', it can be tilted

with the screen down as much as 90 °, and can

also be tilted with screen up and turned up to

180° so the screen faces in the same direction as

the lens.

If the LCD monitor is turned 180 '' so the screen

faces in the same direction as the lens during

recording, subject image will also appear in the

viewfinder as a mirror image (left/right

reversed).

Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle

so that you can see the screen easily.

Note:

• If no image appears on LCD monitor screen, refer to

"Troubteshooting" on page 139.

• If LCD monitor lights white, refer to page 58

• Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90 °

before changing its vertical angle.

• Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD

monitor turned approximately 180{) in close contact

with the DVD video camera/recorder body: Doing this

could cause the DVD video camera/recorder and LCD

monitor to become hot.

VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH

VlEWFINDER

IPull out the viewfinder.

2Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the

focus to suit your eyesight.

Note:

•If no image appears in viewfinder, refer to

"Troubleshooting" on page 139.

• If the LCD monitor is opened approximately 90 °, the

viewfinder witl be off: Turn the open LCD monitor 1800

so that it faces the same direction as the lens; the

image will appear inthe viewfinder

• Focusing witl not be correct unless the viewfinder is

putted out

• See "LCD/EVF Setup" (on page 37) if you wish to

display images in the viewfinder regardless of

whether you open or close the LCD monitor.

Diopter controt

_ Viewfinder

Pull out the viewfinder

until a click is heard

180 °

Hook your finger

(Bottom)

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.

buttons

_4._:_.-" to selec!, and then press I_/11 to

____ designate

1Press the MENU button, use tile I_1_/_1_/

_1/)"_ buttons to choose "Date Setup" and

then "Date Set".

2Press the _ button.

The figure for the

month will be selected.

[Tile digit that is

highlighted first depends on the date display

format (set up in Date Mode): Tile digit on the

left end of tile date display will be first

highlighted.]

Note:

After setting the figure for the month, press the

button to select the digit to be set. If you press the

1_/|1 button after seIectingthe figure for the month,

the screen for verifying the set date wilt appear

instead of screen for setting day, year or time.

3Press the '_1 or

button to select the digit

you want to set in

sequence.

Press the 144 or D,'I_| button to select tile

number for current date/time, and then

repeat step 3 to set the current date and time.

Note:

To stop date/time setting midway, press the •

button.

4After setting the current

date and time, press the

I_/11 button.

The screen for verifying

the set date will appear.

5If the displayed date and time are correct,

press the '44 button to choose "YES", and

then press the I_/|| button.

The date and time will be set, and the DVD

video camera/recorder will enter the

recording pause status.

Choosing "NO" will restore the menu screen.

CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME

You can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year or year/

month/day. Choose "Date Mode" on the "Date Setup" menu screen in procedure ], and then set to

the desired date display mode.

Note:

This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to store the date and time in memory, tf this

built-in battery is exhausted, the date and time wilt be reset To prevent this, connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD

video camera/recorder every 6 months, and Ieave them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/recorder

turned off: The buitt-in battery wilt be charged.

Initial Settings

Press the MENU button, and then use I_l,IiI,_l/,ql_l/l_l_/l_/ll to display the "Initial Setup" menu

screen. See page 49 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_'/11 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.

Note:

The "Beep" setting wilt be stored in memory even when

the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off

TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY

(POWER SAVE)

Select "On" or "Off", and

then press tile I'/11 button.

On: To engage power

save. If the DVD

video camera/

recorder is left in the recording pause status

without being operated for 5 minutes, it

will automatically turn off to prevent the

battery from discharging needlessly.

Off: To cancel power save.

Note:

•Toturn the DVD video camera/recorder on againfrom

automatic off activated by the power save function,

set the power switch to "OFF", and then set it to "_11",

"l_r_or "[]'_

• The Power Save setting will not appearin the on-

screen information display

• If the sleep/start standby status continues for 30

minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder wilt

automatically turn off regardless of the Power Save

setting

CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE)

You can change the language used to display the menu and information.

The following shows that English is changed to French.

1Press I'/11 or I1_ with

the screen shown on the

right displayed: The

"Language" screen will

appear.

2Choose "Francais', and

then press I_/11.

The display will change

to French.

Note:

The language setting will be stored in memory even

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off

RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)

You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at tile factory (p. 147)). (Note, however, that

the date/time will not be reset.)

1Choose "Reset" on the

"Initial Setup" menu

screen, and then press

the I,,/11 button.

The screen for verifying reset will appear.

2If you are sure that you

wish to reset, use tile

414 button to choose

"YES", and then press

the I_/11 button.

d_Re,e1_

The setting items have now been reset to

defaults.

Note:

To cancel resetting midway, choose "NO _on the screen

for verification in step 2 or press the • button

TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED)

You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder even during

recording.

Select "On" or "Off", and

then press the I_'/11 button.

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.

Note:

• The Record LED setting will not appear in the on-

screen information display

• The Record LED setting will be stored in memory

even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned

off

• Specify "Record LED: Off '_when recording a subject

behind a glass or water tank that reflects light: The

reflected light of the recording indicator will not be

recorded.

• Even if "Record LED Off" is specified, the recording

indicator witI light while the seIf-timer is counting

down

CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION

1Press the MENU

button, choose "Initial

Setup", "Demo Mode",

and then press the I_/11

button.

2Press the 144 o1: D,'I_I button to choose the

desired option, and then press the I_/11

button.

Auto: To start demonstration if the DVD

video camera/recorder is inactive for

approx. 3 minutes after it is turned on.

Off: To set demonstration to off.

Start: Tostart demonstration immediatel}:

Note:

• Pressing the • (STOP/EXIT) or DISC NAVIGATION

button witl exit demonstration

• If you choose "Auto", the demonstration will not start if

a disc is loaded with the power switch set to "_I1"or

'1"1", or a card is Ioaded with the power switch set to

• The demonstration function wiII not work when the

DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC (DZ-

GX330OA/GX320OA/GX310OA only)

• While the demonstration is being given, the recording

indicator witl blink

3Press the MENU button again to exit setting.

LCD/EVF Setup

ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND

VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS)

1Press tile MENU button, use the I_/D'_I/

_/_1_/_/11 buttons to choose "LCD/EVF

Adjust" on the "LCD/EVF Setup" menu

screen, and then choose "LCD Brightness"or

"EVF Brightness".

3Press the MENU button to end tile setting.

Note:

The brightness setting will be stored in memory even

after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off

Tile brightness adjustment bar will appear on

the screen.

2Use tile _/)"_ buttons

for adjustment.

Press _1 :

The screen beconles _[_._DJUST_TER /dimmer.

Press _ : Brightness

The screen becomes adjustment bar

brighter.

ADJUSTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL)

You can adjust tile color density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder.

'1 Press the MENU

button, use the I_1/

_"I_ I "_I IIH_ II_III

buttons to choose

"LCD/EVF Adjust" on

the "LCD/EVF Setup" menu screen, and then

choose "Color Level".

Note:

• The color setting wilt be stored in memory even after

the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• Even if the brightness or density of LCD monitor

screen or viewfinder is changed, the brightness or

density of the recorded image itsetf witt not change

The color density adjustment bar will appear

on the screen.

2Use the '_1/11,_ buttons

for adjustment.

Press _1_ :

For lighter colon

Press _ : Color density

For denser color, adjustment bar

ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VlEWFINDER

Press the MENU

button, use tile I_1/

_I /_I /INI,"/I_III

buttons to choose "EVF

Display" on the "LCD/

EVF Setup" menu screen.

2 Choose "On" and decide it.

Auto: If the LCD monitor is open, no image

will appear in the viewfindelt

On: lmages will ahvays appear in the

viewfinder regardless of whether the

LCD monitor is open/closed.

Note:

The setting on EVF Disptaywill be stored in memory

even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off

Inserting and Removing Disc

/Press down tile DISC EJECT button once and

release it.

A few momenN after the ACCESS/PC

indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion

block will open.

2Gently open the cover by hand fully until it

stops.

3When inserting a disc:

Push the disc against the turntable at the

center to lock it until a click is heard.

Push the shaded

portion.

When removing tile disc:

While pushing down the center portion of

turntable, pick up the disc, holding its edge,

to remove it.

Pickup lens

•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. Touching the pickup lens could cause a fault.

• Use the disc cteaning cloth provided to wipe off

any dirt adhering to the disc recording surface.

• Do not use a dirtied or scratched disc.

4Push the section marked "PUSH CLOSE" on

the cover of disc insertion block, to close the

cover.

Then the DVD video camera/recorder will

automatically recognize the disc: While the

ACCESS/PC indicator is lit, do not cut off the

power supply, and do not subject the DVD

video camera/recorder to any vibrations or

impact.

Turntable

Note:

• If the cover of disc insertion block is open, the ACCESS/PC indicator wilt blink when an image is displayed on the LCD

monitor screen: In this case, the DVD video camera/recorder witl 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 off.

• Disc cannot be inserted or removed untess a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD

video camera/recorder

• If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to "Troubleshooting" on page 139

• Do not close the cover if a disc is not properly toaded on the turntable

• If a single-sided disc is inserted into DVD video camera/recorder with the printed tabel facing the inside, an error

message witl appear Remove the disc and reinsert it with its recording side facing the inside See "Trouble

Messages _'on page 133

• Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until power is

completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will not open If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/

charger, push down the DiSC EJECT button once, and then release it

• Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc into the disc insertion block:

Doing so could cause malfunctions.

• When inserting or removing the disc, BE SURE NOT to Iook into the tens in laser pickup: Doing so could damage

your eyesight.

• When the power switch is set to "m", the disc cannot be removed: To remove the disc, set the power switch to

"OFF" or %W"

•When using double-sided disc

Recording is possible on both sides of double-sided disc However, when recording or playback on one side is

finished, recording or playback will not move automatically to the other side. Remove the disc once from the DVD

video camera/recorder, turn over the disc and insert it again for continued use.

The recording surfaces of double-sided disc are tikely to become dirtied or scratched: AIways make sure that

there is no dirt or scratch on the recording surface facing the pickup tens, and then use the disc taking great care

that it is not dirtied or scratched. Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to wipe off any dirt on disc (see page 10)

OWhen using brand-new DVD-RW/+RW disc

When a disc is first loaded in the DVD video camera/recorder, the "Format Disc" screen will appea]t

When recording data from PC:

When recording on this DVD video

camera/recorder:

Choose "Yes" on the "Format Disc" screen, and

then press I_/11

When using DVD-RW, choose the recording

format (VR or VF mode), and then press the

I,'I II button.

The disc will be formatted.

F0,_at Disc

&_DJsc is n0_ t_,matt_

(When using DVD-RW)

While the "Format Disc" screen is displayed,

choose "No" and then press I_/|1, or press the •

button.

Howevel. if data from PC has not yet been

recorded, the disc can be made usable on this

DVD video camera/recorder. When inserting

the disc into this DVD video camera/recordel,

the same message will appear: If you wish to use

it on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose

"YES".

Inserting and Removing Card

1OpentileLCDmonitor.

2Turn tile DVD video camera/recorder off.

3Open the cover of card insertion block.

4Inserting Card:

lnsert card with its terminal inward until it

locks.

Removing Card:

Push the 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:

•AIways close the cover of cart insertion block: Ptacing

the DVD video camera/recorder on a desk, etc with

cover open could damage the cover

This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on

DVD video camera/recorder.

Recording Movie

Before You Begin /" Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/

Jrecorder

Pressing REC

once will start

recording; ACCESS/PC

it oncepressing indicator

again wilt

temporarily stop

recording

1Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD

video camera/recorder at subject.

2Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.

Set the power switch to "_" to turn the DVD

video camera/recorder on.

After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out,

perform the subsequent operation:

3Check the subject on tile screen (viewfinder

o1:LCD).

When using tile viewfinder, close tile LCD

monitor before ,ullin,-

F ._ out the viewfinder.

4Pross the REC button.

The "0 I1"mark in the viewfinder or on the

LCD screen will change to the "0 REC"mark,

and recording will start.

During recording, the recording indicator on

the front of DVD video camera/recorder will

light.

Pressing REC again during recording will set

the DVD video camera/recorder to the

recording pause status.

5When recording is finished, turn the DVD

video camera/recorder off.

Note:

•See "Troubleshooting" on page 139 when recording

movie is not possible

• See "Troubleshooting" on page 139 if it takes some

time before recording is possible

• See "Troubleshooting" on page 139 if the DVD video

camera/recorder does not operate

• See page 44 for on-screen information disptay

• While the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or biinking, do

not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, and take

care not to subject it to any vibration: Doing so could

cause an error in the recorded data, which could

make it unplayable (see page 7)

• The minimum recordaNe time of movie is

approximately 3 seconds

• See page 35 for setting of Record LED (recording

indicator) On/Off

• For various functions available during recording, see

"Setting Up Camera Functions" on page 57

• Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that

cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect

• The power switch can be changed over even during

recording, but the operation will not be changed

• It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to !_,

(the upper position) to prevent the power switch in the

"_,U"position from accidentally moving to "_" position

• Each time the DVD video camera/recorder enters the

recording pause status, the counter display witl be

reset to "0:0O:0O"

• If, when using a +RW, one-time recording duration is

short or you frequently switch the video quality,

recording may not be possible even when the disc

has remaining space

Recording Stills

Note:

Recording of stitl images is possible on DVD-RAM disc

and card

ACCESS/PC

indicator

PHOTO button

CARD ACCESS indicator

1Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD

video camera/recorder at subject.

2Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.

When using DVD-RAM disc:

Set the power switch to "1_".

When using card:

Set the power switch to "[_l".

After tile ACCESS indicator goes out,

perfornr the subsequent operation:

5 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full

pressing).

The screen will be black, and then the

recorded still will be displayed. When the

"OI1" mark appears, you can proceed with

the next recording; while "DISC ACCESS" or

"CARD ACCESS" is being displayed, you

cannot proceed with the next recording.

Note:

•If you wish to record without tocating a subject at the

center of screen, first locate the subject at the center

of screen, press the PHOTO button halfway down,

determine the composition to be recorded, and then

press the PHOTO button alt the way down

• If you press the PHOTO button all the way down at

one stroke without pressing it hatf way, recording will

be possible, but the focus may be incorrect

• If focusing is difficutt with auto focus, choose manual

focus, and manually correct the focus before

recording (see page 53)

• See "SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS" on page 152

for details of photos on card

•See "Troubleshooting '_on page 141 if recording

photos is not possibte

• Shake of the DVD video camera/recorder may cause

blur in recorded image

• When hotding the DVD video camera/recorder for

recording, grasp it securely with both hands

• When recording with higher zoom magnification, it is

recommended that you secure the DVD video

camera/recorder on a tripod

• The range of screen in which recording is possibte will

be different for movie and still

• There may be a difference between the image you

see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the

recorded image

3Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder

or LCD).

When using the viewfinder, pull it out and

close the LCD monitor.

4Press the PHOTO button half way (half

pressing).

The DVD video camera/recorder will

automatically focus on the subject at the

center of screen, and the "OI1" indicator on

screen will light in purple (the focus will not

change when manual focus is chosen).

Swift Restart of Recording (SLEEP/RESTART

button)

If you press tile SLEEP/RESTART button while in tile recording pause status instead of turning tile

DVD video camera/recorder off, the status that recording is possible will be restored in approx, one

second.

Setting to the sleep/restart standby

status:

Press tile SLEEP/RESTART butkm in tile

recording pause status.

The SLEEP/RESTART button will light, and the

DVD video camera/recorder will enter the

sleep/restart standby status.

In the following cases, pressing the SLEEP/

RESTART button will not set the DVD video

camera/recorder to the sleep/restart standby

status:

•No disc or card is inserted into this DVD video

camera/recorder

• The loaded disc or card has no remaining free space

• The Disc Navigation screen is being displayed

• The power switch is set to "1_1"when using a DVD-

RW/DVD-R/+RW

• During playback

• An unusable disc or card is loaded

Restoring from sleep/restart standby

status

Press the SLEEP/RESTART button that is lit:

The DVD video camera/recorder will return to

the recording pause status.

Pressing the REC or PHOTO button will also

restore the DVD video camera/recorder to

recording pause from the sleep/restart standby

status.

The following operation will release the sleep/

restart standby stares:

• Pressdown the DiSC EJECT button

• Change over the power switch O,;l_l_l)

Note:

• If you press the REC or PHOTO button while in the

sleep/restart standby status, the sleep/restart status

wilt be released, but recording of a video or photo wiIt

not start To record, press the REC or PHOTO button

again

• After the DVD video camera/recorder is restored from

the sIeep/restart standby status, the zoom position

will return to 1 to 15x The settings on manual focus,

exposure and rear lighting will also reset to the initial

values.

• The DVD video camera/recorder in sleep/restart

standby status consumes approx half the power it

does during ordinary recording, but the recordable

duration in that status will be longer than standing by

in the recording pause status

• If the sleep/restart standby status continues more

than 30 minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder witl

turn off regardless of the Power Save setting (leaving

the DVD video camera/recorder in recording pause

status for 5 minutes wiII aIso turn it off: Defautt)

• Setting the power switch to OFF in the sleep/restart

standby status will turn the DVD video camera/

recorder off

SLEEP/RESTART button

On-Screen Information

Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording.

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING

See the next page for details.

_ 2 Program AE

3 White balance

((_i)) 4 EIS

[] 5 Manuat Focus

[] 6 Backlight compensation

I_ 7 16:9 mode

1 Recording mode

13 Zoom

14. Exposure correction

15 Disc/Card type

ID|SC ACCESSI

Warning message

[] 8 Microphone filter

9 Video flash

10 Self-timer

11 Externat Input

12 Recording status

Movie recording time

17 Remaining space

on disc/card

18 Remaining

battery level

19 Volume

Current date/time

16 Movie recording quality

The above screen is an example for

explanation:

It is different from the actual display

I. Recording mode (p. 41, 42, 65)

: Movie

a : Still (Disc)

I_1 "1 : External input still (field) (Disc)

I_l "1 : External input still (frame) (Disc)

[_ : Still (Card)

"1 : External input still (field) (Card)

[_ q : External input still (frame) (Card)

2. Program AE (only in movie recording mode)

(p. 57)

No display : Auto

: Sports

ey, : Portrait

[] : Spotlight

_':' : Sand & Snow

: Low Light

3. White balance (p. 58)

No display : Auto

_.mA : Set

-:,_- : Outdoor

;e,_ : Indoor1

: Indoor2

4. Electronic image stabilizer (EIS) .2 (p. 60)

No display :EISOFF

((t)) :EISON

5. Manual focus (p. 53)

No display : Autofocus

r_ : (display in English or German):

Manual focus

[] : (display in French or Italian):

Manual focus

[] : (display in Spanish): Manual

fOCUS

6. Backlight compensation (p. 55)

No display : Backlight compensation OFF

[] : Backlight compensation ON

7. 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode)

(p. 62)

No display : 16:9 modeOFF

16.'s : 16:9 mode ON

8. Microphone filter (only in movie recording

mode) (p. 60) /

No display : Microphone filter OFF

[] : Microphone filter ON

9. Video flash .3 [when Video Flash (sold

separately) is attached] (only in still recording

mode) (p. 56)

No display : Emits light automatically

,_ : Always emits light

"_, : No light emission

10. Self-timer (only in still recording mode) (p. 65)

No display : Self-timer OFF

Q : Self-timer ON

(countdown is from 10 seconds)

i i. External Input (p. 65) "1

L IN : AV input

S IN : S-VIDEO input

12. Recording status

• REC : During recording

• 11 : During recording pause (lights in

green)

When focus locks during photo

recording (lights in purple)

No display .4

13. Zoom (p. 51)

w F"'-r"_ T

(Digital Zoom: Off)

Wl lllr

(Digital Zoom: 40× *5)

Wl I iT

(Digital Zoom: 500x *("only in movie

recording mode)

i4. Exposure correction (p. 55)

No display : Auto

-r"'r"_+ : Manual

15. Disc/Card type

: DVD-RAM

: DVD-RAM (write-protected)

/_ : DVD-RW (VR-mocle/VF-nlode)

_. : Protected DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc

_m : DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc finalized

on this video camera/recorder

_t_ : DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc finalized

on a device other than this DVD

video camera/recerder

_1_ : Finalized DVD-RW (VF-mode) disc

@ : DVD-R

@ : DVD-R disc ah:eady finalized on this

DVD video camera/recorder

_* : DVD-R disc finalized on a device

other than this DVD video camera/

recorder

* Includes DVD-R recorded on a

Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder

model older than DZ-GX3300A/

GX3200A/GX3100A /BX35 A and not

finalized.

: +RW

_._ : Finalized +RW

: SD memory card

: Locked SD memory card

No display .7

16. Movie recording quality (when using disc) (p. 61)

XTRA : Best quality

FINE : High quality

STD : Standard quality

Still recording quality (when using card) (p. 64)

FINE : High quality

NORM : Standard quality

E(O : Number of recordable stills is

prioritized

17. Remaining space on disc/card .8

REM XX : Remaining recordable minutes

MIN *° during movie recording

REM XX *1° : Number of remaining recordable

still images during still recording

1 8. Remaining battery level (p. 30)

' (full charge)

_ (low remaining charge)

q9. Volume (p. 70)

The volume can be adjusted during

external input and playback.

"1 Not displayed on DZ-BX35A

*2 EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-GX330OA/GX3200A/GX3100A.

*3 Displayed on DZ-GX3200A when the optional video flash is attached to it Not displayed on DZ-GX3100A/

BX35A

*4 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera/recorder, or disc has not yet been initiaIized, a write-

protected disc or locked card, or a disc or card with no remaining space, has been inserted

*5 "6Ox" wilt appear on DZ-GX3100A; "100x" on DZ-BX35A.

*6 "800x" will appear on DZ-GX3100A; "1,200x" on DZ-BX35A.

*7 No display if no disc or card is toaded, or if a disc or card unusable on this DVD video camera/recorder is

loaded.

*8 No remaining time or number witl be displayed with a protected disc or locked card, or finalized DVD-RW (VF-

mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc.

*9 In XTRA mode, possible recording time may be longer than the displayed time.

"10 The displayed number of recordabie stitls is for reference: This number may not decrease, depending on the

recording conditions (not displayed with a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc).

OSwitching the information display mode

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

Press the DISPLAY button.

The full and minimum display modes will alternate.

• Full display mode: All types of information will

appear.

• Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see

i on page 44) and recording status (see 12 on

page 44) will appear. If the DVD video camera/

recorder has warning information, a warning message will appear.

Note:

The DVD video camera/recorder does not record the date and time as a part of image However, this information

during recording wili be recorded with image as data which can be checked on Disc Navigation screen during

playback (see "INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING"on page 44)

ODisplay when recording an image of yourself

When recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the

lens, the operating status will appear: The battery remaining level will

appear only when the remaining level is very 1o_; and the display will

blink.

The following operating status indicator will light or blink to give

warning message to usen The message can be checked when returning

the LCD monitor 180" to the original status from the status in which the

LCD screen was facing the same direction as the lens.

No warning/message (see page 44) will appear when recording with the LCD screen facing the same

direction as the lens.

lnstead, the following screen display symbols will blink to inform you of the operation status of

DVD video camera/recordel:

When the LCD monitor is turned 180" from the position with the LCD screen facing the same

direction as the lens, the warning/message can be checked.

Olnterpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen

facing the same direction as the lens:

I1•

A write-protected disc is loaded.

A locked card is loaded.

An unusable card is loaded.

An attempt to record a still is being made with a DVD-RW/DVD-

R/+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).

During recording pause (lights in green).

During focus lock (lights in purple).

The remaining capacity on disc or card is approaching the limit 0

(blinks in red).

There is no remaining capacity on disc or card (blinks in green).

An attempt to record a copy-guarded image is being made

(blinks in green).

- Operating status/

warning message

-Battery remaining

level

Note:

• If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, the LCD screen will display a mirror image (left and

right reversed).

• If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, you can also view subject image in the viewfinder.

• Atthough you can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with

LCD screen facing the same direction as lens, they will not appear on the screen

• When the LCD monitor is opened and turned 180 ° with the Program AE set to Low Light, the monitor screen wilt

tight white (see page 58).

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 will appear if you press the MENU button

You can use tile 141_/1_1_|/,_1/11_ buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting

options in Full Menu and designate them

Press the MENU button.

Press _ or 1)/11

)

Press41_or•

The cursor to be

chosen wiII move to

the right

,o.......... ......!

IL, I....

The cursorto--

be chosen will

move down

Press the I_/1| button directly to choose an option from menu.

To return to the screen one before, press the • button

Pressing the MENU button again will cause the Menu display to

disappear

Note:

•To display the Quick Menu, choose "Menu" -> "Quick Menu '_on the Camera Functions Setup screen.

•Pressing the MENU button during recording wilt not display the menu

• The menu screen will disappear when it is left for approx one minute without any operation

OFIow of Full Menu

The shaded menu item can also be set using the Quick Menu.

Refer to page indicated for details of each function.

Camera Functions Setup

Not displayed when external input is being

selected.

Date Setup

Program AE (p. 57)

White balance (p. 58)

EIS q (p. 60)

Digital zoom (p. 51)

Microphone filter .2 (p. 60)

Flash .3 (p. 56)

"1: Not displayed when DZ-GX330OA/GX320OA/

GX3100A is in '1_1"or "m '_status.

*2: Displayed only in "4m"status.

*3: Displayedwhen DZ-GX3300A is recording a photo

(notdispIayed when the optional Video FIash is

connected)

Record Functions Setup

Display format (p. 33)

LCD/EVF Setup

Adjust (p. 36)

EVF Display (p. 37)

Initial Setup

External still input *_ (p. 65)

On-screen information display output _8(p. 66)

*4: Not displayed with DVD-RAM disc in "1_1_ status

The quatity mode is displayed in "m" status. (p 64)

*5: Not displayed in "1_1_or "m '_status, or with external

input.

*6: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in '1_1"status, or "m '_,

and input selection is set to external signal or

S external signal

*7: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in '1_1"status, or "m"

status

*8: Displayed onty when input seIection is set to

camera.

Beep (p. 34)

Power save (p. 34)

Recording LED (p. 35)

Zooming

If you continue to hold the zoom lever on tile

"T" control side with Dig. Zoom specified, the

digital zoonr will be activated midway (when

optical ]0-power is exceeded on DZ-GX3300A/

GX3200A, or optical ]5-power is exceeded on

DZ-GX3100A or optical 25-power is exceeded on

DZ-BX35A).

You can zoom up to 500-power on DZ-

GX3300A/GX3200A; up to 800-power on DZ-

GX3100A; up to 1,200-power on DZ-BX35A.

W: recording wide area

(wide-angle)

: recording enlarged

image (telephoto)

1Press the MENU button, choose "Dig. Zoom"

on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu

screen, and then press the 1_/|| button.

2Choose the desired magnification, and then

press the )"/|| button.

3Press the MENU button to end tire setting.

Moving the zoom lever will display the

digital zoom bal:

Note:

•The digitaI zoom setting witl be stored in memory

even if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM button on

remote control to switch the digital zoom setting:

Pressing the button during movie recording will switch

the setting between "Off '_,"40x"'1, and "500x"'2:

Pressing the button during photo recording will switch

between "Off" and "40x"'I.

• If you set zoom to "500x"'2 when recording photo, the

digital zoom will be up to 40x'1.

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

of focus.

• When digital zoom is engaged, the image quality will

be rougher

"1 "60x" on DZ-GX3100A; "lOOx" on DZ-BX35A.

*2 "800x" on DZ-GX3100A; "1,200x" on DZ-BX35A.

MACRO RECORDING

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

subject as close as approximately 13/16" (2 cm) from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill

the screen.

1Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the

subject, and press the zoom lever to "W"

control side.

Note:

• Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be

focused, depending on the distance to the subject. In

this case, move the zoom to "W '_controt side to focus

• The amount of light tends to be insufficient during

macro recording: If the subject image is too dark, use

additional lighting

RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO

EFFECT

Use tile tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens with tile following filter diameter and thread

pitch to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect:

Filter diameter: 37 mm for DZ-GX3300A; 34 nun for DZ-GX3200A/DZ-BX35A; 30.5 mm for DZ-

GX3100A

Thread pitch: 0.75 mm for DZ-GX3300A; 0.5 nun for DZ-GX3200A/GX3100A/BX35A

When attaching the optional DZ-TL] tele-conversion lens or DZ-WL] wide-conversion lens, use the

optional step-up ring: DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX3200A/BX35A, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-GX3100A (see

page 132).

1 Remove the lens hood from DVD video

camera/recorder, and attach the step-up ring

over the lens.

When using the DZ-GX3100A, you need not

remove the lens hood.

2 Remove the cap of conversion lens, and screw

the lens into the thread of step-up ring.

When using the DZ-GX3300A, you need not

use the step-up ring.

Lens hood Conversion lens

(Remove) (Attach)

• Tele-conversionlens: For stronger telephoto effect

• Wide-conversion lens: For stronger wide-angle effect

Note:

•Be careful not to lose the removed lens hood.

• With DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens, the focusing range

at "T" (telephoto) controI side is between approx.

16 feet (5 m) and infinite.

• When a conversion lens is attached, note that the four

corners of screen will be stightty dim if you zoom in on

a subject on the W control side (wide-angle side).

• When replacing the lens, take care not to drop the

DVD video camera/recorder.

•Attaching the conversion lens will disable the function

of the built-in flash (for DZ-GX3300A only): Specify

"Ftash: Off" (see page 56).

• if a generaIly avaitabIe filter is attached, do not attach

the removed lens hood

• Some generally available conversion lenses may not

be usable on this DVD video camera/recorder,

depending on the lens maker.

Manually Focusing Subject

The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also

manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.

FOCUSING DURING RECORDING

Nornrally, the F)VD video camera/recorder autonratically focuses the subject (autofocus), but you

can also manually focus a subject, depending on tile recording conditions (manual focus).

Focusing range

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

•On T (tele) side: approximately 3.2 feet (1 m) fi'om lens surface to infinity

•On W (wide) side: approximately 13/16" (2 cm) from lens surface to infinity

1Press the FOCUS button during recording.

"MF" will appear on the screen.

Manual Focus icon--

_=HAM

2Press the zoom ]ever to "T" contro] side to

zoom in on subject.

3Use the O (_ buttons to adjust the focus,

while viewing the image in the viewfinder o1:

on the LCD screen. Note:

Adjust with @ and (_ buttons

•Pressing FOCUS wiII aIternate between manual focus

and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will

appear on the screen

• Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually

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

"W '_controt side, focus will be faulty when you turn the

zoom lever to the "T" control side to zoom in on the

subject.

• Manual focus is released when the DVD video

camera/recorder is turned off. When you turn the DVD

video camera/recorder on next time, auto focus witl be

restored.

!ianlf°clste°lng°bects/ichlaY°thetit°atcl c lSedSeeP ge 3:'

Objects not in (r } Objects with _ "/ Objects that

_j ! I tittle variation

are far and

tshcecenter of ]_ /_]_l in brightness, ] near at the

]_ IIW such as white same time

.... [_ _j walI

Objects

moving rapidly

Objects lit by

neon sign,

spotlight, etc.

which glares

or emits

strong light

Dark objects

Object behind

gtass with

water

dropIets, dirt

on it

Night view

Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded

(Exposure)

The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually

adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions.

1Press the EXPOSURE button during

recording.

The exposure adjustment bar will appear on

the screen.

Exposure adjustment bar _] .......

2Use the @ @ buttons to adjust the exposure,

while viewing the image in the viewfinder or

on the LCD screen.

Adjust with (_) and (_) buttons

Note:

•Pressing EXPOSURE witl alternate between manual

adjustment and auto exposure With auto exposure,

no indication witl appear on the screen

• The exposure setting will return to Auto when the

DVD video camera/recorder is turned off

Compensating for Backlight

1Press the BLC button during recording.

Backfight correction icon _ _'_:_'

b_:ooA.

The back]ight correction icon wi]] appear.

Note:

• Pressing the BLC button will alternate between

backlight setting between on and off

• The backlight setting will automaticaIly return to ':off"

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off

Built-in Video Flash (for DZ.GX3300A only)

When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-GX3300A makes use

of the built-in Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also be set to On where

the light is always being emitted, or Off when you wish to record without using the flash even in a

dark place.

setting

Auto ,'_ when the PHOTO button is

pressed

on ,_

Off '_,

Automatically emits light in dark place or in a spot lit

from rear.

Always emits light regardless of brightness.

No light emission.

1Press the MENU button, and choose Flash

from the Camera Functions Setup nrenu.

2Choose tile option for Flash and decide it.

,.) Press tile MENU

button to end the

setting.

* Displayed when

using DZ-

GX3300A to

record photo (not

displayed when

the optional Video

Flash is

I I[_TER _TJR_ _ I

connected).

eOptional Video Flash (for DZ-

GX3300A/GX3200A only)

See "Introduction to Optional Accessories" on

page 132.

You can use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash*

(p. 132): Refer to the instruction manual of Video

Flash for use.

* Unawtilable for DZ-GX3100A/BX35A.

Note:

•The built-in Video Flash setting will not change even

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off

Untess recording is to be made with the fixed Flash

setting, it is recommended to return it to "Auto" after

recording with the "On" or "Off" setting, before turning

the DVD video camera/recorder off

• When recording dark subjects, the shutter speed witl

be stower, so don't Iet the camera shake

•However, dark subjects may not be in ctear focus

even if the Video Ftash is used It is recommended

that you light a subject when recording in a dark

place

• The Video Flash built into DZ-GX3300A cannot be

used when a conversion lens is attached: Specify

"Ftaeh: Off"

• The Video Flash automaticaIly adjusts the amount of

Iight emitted, but the light amount adjustment may be

insufficient when a subject is too far away or too near

• If you continuously record using the Flash, the Flash

may not emit light or the amount of light may not be

adjustable After recording using the Flash, it is

recommended that you wait for a few moments,

before pressing the PHOTO button to record

• The distance for the built-in Video Ftash to adjust the

appropriate amount of light wiII vary depending on the

subject, but it is approximately 32 - 82 feet

(1 -25m)

• When recording a close-up photo, specify Flash: Off

Using the flash too near subject could cause a whitish

image

• "f_ "will blink during charging of the battery for Video

Flash

• While " _ " is flashing, the video flash will not emit

Iight, though the DVD camera/recorder is recording

• Do not use the Video Flash when approaching the

human eye Emitting light from Video Flash near

human eye could damage the subject's eyesight

Especially when recording a baby or small child,

move the DVD video camera/recorder at least 32 feet

(1 m) away

• Do not use the Video Flash while pointing it at a driver

in vehicle: Doing so could dazzle the driver, causing

an accident

• Do not use the Video FIash in a place where there is

flammable or explosive gas: Doing so could cause fire

or explosion

• When the DZ-FLH3 is attached to DZ-GX3300A, the

built-in video flash in DZ-GX3300A will not operate

Setting Up Camera Functions

Before You Begin _"See page 49 for how to set

J•No menu screen appears with external input

SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT

(SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)

This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding

situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording

conditions, clearer images will be recorded.

1Press the MENU button, use tile I_1_/_1_/

_1/11_ buttons to choose "Program AE" on

the "Camera Functions Setup" screen, and

then press the I_/|| button.

The options will appear on tile right of

"Program AE'.

2 Use the I_1_/_1_/'_1/11_ buttons to choose

the desired option, and then press the I,./|1

button: The selected option will be set.

3Press the MENU button to end the settin,-

The menu screen will disappear.

Note:

•You can check the setected AE mode by the on-

screen information display However, nothing will

appear in the Auto mode

• The shooting mode set as above wiIt be stored in

memory even if the DVD video camera/recorder is

turned off

• When recording in a dark area, an after-image will

appear when filming a moving subject or if camera

shake occurs (it is therefore recommended that you

use a tripod in such cases)

• If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent Iight,

the image may flicker: in this case, use the Auto mode

for recording

AAuto : The camera/recorder automatically

judges the subject and surrounding environment

for optimum recording.

Sports : Reduces blurring when recording

rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis.

_ Portrait : Makes a subject, such as a person

or a creature, stand out from a blurred

background.

{_ Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject

portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes the

subject, as in a wedding or on stage.

_&eSand & Snow : Prevents underexposure of

subject portrait face, etc. in a place where

reflection of light is intense, such as at the

seaside in midsummer or on a ski slope.

Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark

place even with decreased lighting.

Turn the LCD monitor 180° during recording:

The LCD monitor light can then be used for

recording.

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 tile MENU button, and choose

"Program AE" from the "Camera Functions

Setup" I_lellU.

2 Choose "Low Light", and designate it.

3 Press tile MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

• Use the viewfinder to check the image to be recorded.

• The LCD monitor light atlows you to record a subject

up to 32 feet (1 m) even in a dark place

• An after-image wilt appear when filming a moving

subject or if camera shake occurs (it is recommended

that you use a tripod).

• if a subject cannot be focused property, manualty

adjust the focus (see page 53).

4Open the LCD

monitol; turn it ]80"

so that it faces the

same direction as

the lens: The LCD

monitor will light

white.

ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE)

This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white

balance _setting, deF_ending, on the recording, conditions_.

Auto White balance always automatically adjusted None

Set You can manually adjust white balance to match the light Bii/1

source or situation (p. 59)

Outdoor To record in fine weather "_:

Indoor 1 To record under incandescent light, halogen light or bulb- -8,-

color type fluorescent light

Indoor 2 To record under fluorescent light

1Press the MENU button, choose "White Bal."

on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu

screen, and then press the I_/|| button.

2Choose the desired option, and then press tile

II_/ll button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note: /

• The white balance mode can be confirmed using the

on-screen information

• The white balance setting will be stored in memory

even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned

off

• Do not block the infrared sensor with hand, etc

OSetting white balance manually

/Point the DVD

video camera/

recorder at a white

object so that it fills

the screen. Use an

object that is not

transparent.

If focus is not

correct when the

white object fills the screen, manually focus

the object, referring to "Manually Focusing

Subject" (see page 53).

2Press the MENU button, choose "White Bal.',

"Set", and then press the _'/|| button.

3Hold I_/|| pressed until the "t_mzf' indicator

changes from blinking to a steady light. When

the ,%.mr,indicator lights, the white balance

setting will be complete.

4Press the • button to end the setting.

Infrared sensor btock

• If a tete or wide-conversion lens is used, the auto

white balance may not operate depending on the

recording conditions. If this happens, set to the mode

to match the recording conditions, or manually set the

white balance.

• Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the

DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video

camera/recorder is turned on with the lens capped,

the white balance will not work normally

Note:

• The white balance set using the "Set" option will be

stored in memory until it is re-set

• Do not use a colored object when setting the white

balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set.

• If"Input Source: LINE, S-LINE" has been specified,

you cannot use the "Set" mode of white balance

(p. 64)

• The setting on white balance "Set" may not be

possible in a dark place Also, the white balance

cannot be set when the zoom bar is in the digital

zoom range (p. 51 ) In such status, the %=.d'indicator

wilt remain bIinking. Set the white balance in a bright

ptace with "Dig Zoom Off" specified.

• If the recording conditions have changed, re-set the

white batance for appropriate colors.

• The setting will be stored in memory even when the

DVD video camera/recorder is turned off: The "txm,d''

indicator witl blink when the DVD video camera/

recorder is turned on next time Re-set the white

balance as needed.

USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS)

When you use zoom (see page 51) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the

recorded image.

1Press the MENU button, choose "EIS" on the

"Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and

then press the I"/|| button.

2 Choose the "On" or "Off", and then press the

I_/11 button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

OChecking EIS On or Off

You can check EIS On or Off by the on-screen

information displa}:

After recording with EIS set to "Off", it is

recommended that you return the setting to

"On" and then turn the DVD video camera/

recorder off, unless you normally record with

"Off" setting.

Note:

•The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when

the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• it is recommended that you specify "EIS Off" when

using the DVD video camera/recorder on a desk or

tripod

• When "EIS On" is specified, there will be a slight

difference between the actual movement and the

movement on screen.

• Gross camera shake may not be entirely corrected

even if "EIS On" is specified: FirmIy hold the DVD

video camera/recorder with both hands

• EIS may not operate correctly when the teIe or wide-

conversion lens is used

• EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-

GX33O0A/GX32O0A/GX3100A

RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM)

See page S] for setting on digital zoonr.

REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER)

When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD video camera/recorder, you can

reduce wind noise in recording.

If "MIC.Filter: ON" is specified, the low-frequency components in the sound picked up by

microphone will be cut off during recording: This makes it easier to hear the target voice or sound

during playback.

1Press the MENU button, choose "MIC.Filter"

on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu

screen, and then press the I"/|| button.

2 Choose the desired option, and then press the

I,'/II button.

Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

• You can also use the on-screen display to confirm that

the MIC Filter has been set.

• The MIC Fitter setting will be stored in memory even

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• The MIC.FiRer function will work only during movie

recording

• The microphone filter function works only with the

built-in microphone: It witl not function when using an

external microphone (p 66).

Setting Up Record Functions i

SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)

Choose the movie quality from "XTRA', "FINE', "STD'.

1 Press the MENU button, use tile I_l_/),q_/

_I_/)")'/)_lll buttons to choose "VIDEO

Mode" on the "Record Functions Setup"

menu screen, and then press the I_/11 button.

2Choose the desired quality mode, and then

press the I_'/11button.

3Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

•The movie quality setting will be stored in memory

even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned

off

• When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc, the

"VIDEO Mode '_setting will not change even if the disc

is replaced

• When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc, you

cannot switch the setting on movie quality or wide-

screen mode while recording on the disc: The DVD

video camera/recorder will be automatically set to the

movie quality or wide-screen mode first used with the

disc for recording

• 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

• The movie quality setting is effective only during

movie recording: The setting will not be displayed

during recording of stitls

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

recording conditions listed below. Pan the DVD video camera/recorder as slowly as possible. (Block

noise is likely to appear in the "STD" mode):

•If there is a complicated pattern in background (as in following figure on left);

• If the DVD video camera/recorder is moved excessively or quickly;

• If subject is moving rapidly even when the DVD video camera/recorder is not moving.

(Image when block-like noise occurs) (Image without block-like noise)

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-scl_en

(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 "on" and "off".

"16:9 On" specified

(aspect ratio 16:9)

When using DZ-GX330OA

,,..................................... ,,

"16:9 Off" specified

(aspect ratio 4:3)

..................................... ]

When using DZ-GX3200A/GX3100A/BX35A

;....................... J

1 Press the MENU button, choose "16:9" on file 2 Choose "On", and then press the I_/|| button.

"Record Setup Functions" menu screen, and

then press the _'/|| button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

When viewing playback on an ordinary TV screen later, specify "16:9 Off": Recording with "16:9 On"

specified will be played back on an ordinary TV with longer vertical direction of image.

An image recorded with "16:9 On" specified will appear as follows:

Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder |

Images l_corded with "16:9 Off" specified will appear as follows:

Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder

Note:

• The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off

• The 16:9 mode cannot be used with photo recording, external input*, S-VIDEO external input*.

• 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

• Once the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc has been recorded in the wide-screen mode, you will not be abIe to

switch to recording of externaI input* or S-VIDEO external input* using the same disc

• When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, switching between wide mode (16:9) and normal mode (4:3)witl not be

possible while using the same disc.

• Images recorded with "16:9 On'_(aspect ratio 16:9) specified will be played back with the setting used during

recording regardless of the 16:9 setting then being used

• The 16:9 setting is not compatible with ID-1/ID-2**

• To view images recorded at 16:9 setting, switch the aspect ratio of your TV: See TV instruction manual for this

switching

• When using a video selector, the TV may not automatically be switched to 16:9 mode.

• When the power switch is set to "1_1_or "D _, the aspect ratio of screen in recording pause will be 4:3 regardless of

the setting on 16:9 wide mode

• If you connect the DVD video camera/recorder with a disc recorded in wide mode to a TV with 4:3 display only

and play it back, vertically long images wiII appear. To display 4:3 images, set "TV aspect type '_(p. 105) to 4:3 and

view the images

• If you play back a +RW recorded in wide mode on a DVD recorder/player, etc., vertically long images will appear

even on a wide-screen TV In this case, change the setting on the DVD recorder/player, or set "TV aspect type"

(p. 105) to 4:3 and view the images

* The DZ-BX35A cannot receive any externally input signal

**This system records the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3) information in void space between video signals

SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY)

You can switch tile still recording quality only when using card.

1Press tile MENU button, use the I_l/Dd_|/

4,1/I_,/1_/11 buttons to choose "Quality" on

the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen,

and then press the II,,/|| button.

2Choose tile option you want, and then press

tile _/|| button.

3Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

•The still quatity setting will be stored in memory even

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• The quaIity of photos recorded on DVD-RAM is

equivalent to "FINE" on card.

RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE)

If you wish to input an image Dora another device to this DVD video camera/recordel, you nmst

first switch the setting on the DVD video camera/recordel:

Refer to the explanation starting from page 109 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder

to other devices or record images input fi'om them.

The DZ-BX35A cannot receive any externally input signal.

CAMERA Usually select this option

LINE To input image from another device

S LINE To input S-VIDEO signal from another device

No display

LIN

S IN

1Press the MENU button, use the 141_/IN_I/

'I_/I'1_/1_/11 buttons to choose "Input

Somve" on the "Record Functions Setup"

menu screen, and then press the I_/11 button.

2Choose "LINE", and then press the IP'/II

button.

3Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

The 'Input Source" setting will return to 'CAMERA"

whenever the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT)

When "Input Source: LINE or S LINE" is specified, you can record stills of externally input images

on either a DVD-RAM disc or a card. The DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image

with little movement by specifying "Frame", but "Field" is recommended for recording image with

movement.

The DZ-BX35A cannot receive any externally input signal.

Does not suit recording of frequently moving video

Frame subjects, despite high image quality. Frame suits recording H L_

of less moving video.

Field Suitable for recording of frequently moving video subjects. _

'1 Press the MENU button, use the I_1_/_'1/

,_1/11,._/11_/|| buttons to choose "PHOTO

Input" on the "Record Functions Setup"

menu screen, and then press the I1_/|| button.

Select the desired option and then press the

ll,./li button.

3Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

• The PHOTO Input setting can be confirmed using the

on-screen information

• The PHOTO Input setting witl be stored in memory

even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned

off

• Refer to "Recording (Dubbing) Images", p 109 to see

how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to

another device.

SELF-TIMER

You can record photos using the self-timer function, as with ordinary cameras.

'1 Press the MENU button, use the I_l_/I,'l_/

_1,9/ll,),/l_'/ll buttons to choose "Self Timer"

on the "Record Functions Setup" menu

screen, and then press the I1_/|| button.

Select "On", and then press the 1_/|| button.

The self-timer will be set.

3Press the MENU button to end the setting.

4Press the PHOTO button.

The recording indicator at the front of DVD

video camera/recorder will blink.

The self-timer indicator will start to count

down, and recording will commence

approximately 10 seconds late1:

Note:

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

reviewing the on-screen information.

• To release the self-timer mode, choose "Off" on the

menu screen or turn UVU video camera/recorder off.

• To suspend self-timer, press the PHOTO button again

before recording starts, or press the • button.

SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)

If you connect this DVD video canrera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can

switch off tile on-scl_en information (displayed in tile viewfinder or on the LCD screen) from tile TV

screen,

1Press tile MENU button, use the I'ql_/),_|/

'_'q/_l_/l_/ll buttons to choose "OSD

Output" on tile "Record Functions Setup"

menu screen, and then press the _/11 button.

2Choose "On" or "Off", and press the _/11

button.

Note:

• The 'OSD Output" setting will be stored in memory

even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned

off

• Even if "Off" is chosen, the on-screen information will

appear during playback See page 74 for ptayback on-

screen information display.

• Even after the on-screen information is removed from

the TV screen, it will stitl appear in the viewfinder or

on the LCD screen

• The on-screen display output functions only when the

input selection is set to camera: It cannot be set

during externaI input

"On" setting

TV screen

"Off" setting

TV screen

Using External Microphone

Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD

video camera/recorder. Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on external microphone

and start recording. For details on external microphone, see "Major Specifications" on page 148.

m °ceXtp' ::le,ack

Note:

• Depending on the shape of its plug, an external microphone cannot be plugged in, while the cable is left plugged

in the AVIS input/output terminal Unplug the AV/S input/output cable to use the externaI microphone.

• This DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a plug-in power type microphone (Power is not supplied from this

DVD video camera/recorder.)

• Connecting an externa_ microphone wilt switch off the buitt-in microphone

• The DZ-BX35A cannot use any external microphone

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.

•Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p 31)

Before You Begin •When using disc: Set the power switch to "41" or "1_1"

• When using card: Set the power switch to "D"

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

The Disc Navigation screen (shown on

page 68) will appear.

2Press the DISC NAVIGATION button again.

Disc Navigation will be terminated and the

DVD video camera/recorder will enter the

recording pause status.

You can also press the • button to end Disc

Navigation.

Cursor--

Still image icon *l-

Operation guide .2-

Thumbnail

Selected scene number/

--Number of all scenes

--Current page position .3

-- Bar graph

--Disc type icon .4

*1 No still icon will appear for card.

*2 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera/recorden

*3 Appears when 13 scenes or more have been recorded.

*4 "l_" will appear for card.

Icons to be displayed on thumbnail:

.................... Photo (p. 42)

................. Skip (p. 83)

• ...................... Fade-in (p. 82)

• ...................... Fade-out (p. 82)

..................... Lock (p. 86)

Note:

•Pressing the DISPLAY button wiII display the

recording date/time of the scene on which the cursor

is placed in the space for operating guide. Pressing

DISPLAY again will disptay the operating guide

• If no disc or card is inserted, the Disc navigation

screen cannot be displayed even by pressing the

DISC NAVIGATION button.

• Each time Disc Navigation is started with a DVD-RW

(VF-mode)/DVD-R disc inserted, message "Creating

Thumbnail.." will appear. After the message appears,

the Disc Navigation screen wiII appear.

• If the following disc or card is inserted, the Disc

Navigation screen will appear or some message will

be displayed:

- Write-protected disc

- Finalized DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc

- DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi

DVD video camera/recorder modet older than DZ-

GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX35A

- Locked card

• Do not teave the disc navigation screen displayed on

TV to which the DVD video camera/recorder is

connected: Doing so could damage the TV screen,

possibly by burning

PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3Press the I1,./|| button.

2 Use the 1_I4/_D,!/,_II/11,_ buttons to select

the desired scene.

The selected scene will be framed: This is

called a "cursor".

Playback will start front the selected scene.

Note:

Pressing the 4"4 or _ button wiII move the cursor

to the preceding or following scene

Pressing the 1'44 or _ button witl move to

preceding or following page.

OWhen playback ends:

The DVD video canrera/

recorder will enter the

playback pause status at

the last image of last scene.

Pressing the • or DISC

NAVIGATION button will

restore the Disc

Navigation screen.

When the playback pause status continues for as

long as 5 minutes, the Disc Navigation screen

will automatically be restored.

2_ E'3

Playback pause

Note:

• Press the I_/1| button to temporarily stop playback.

Pressing I_/1| again will start from that point.

• If you press the I_/1| button after playback of the tast

scene on disc finishes, playback will start again from

the beginning of disc.

• Pressing the • button witl always restore the Disc

Navigation screen

• When playing back photos on card, "Playback _will

appear In the case of a photo with a large number of

pixels, it witl take some time for the photo to appear.

OPlaying back photos

A photo on DVD-RAM disc will be displayed

for approx. 3 seconds. When playing back

photos on card, playback will stop after each

photo playback.

Before You Begin [

Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p 41,

42)

Turn the DVD video camera!recorder on (p 3!)

PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE

2Press the • button.

Use _ /_/_/1_ to select,

and then press 1_/|| to designate

Press tile I_/|| button in tile recording pause

status.

Tile DVD video camera/recorder will enter

the playback mode, and the scene you have

recorded last will be played back. (For

"scene", see p. 67.)

When playback is finished, the DVD video

camera/recorder will enter the pause status

at the last image on disc.

If the playback pause status continues for as

long as 5 minutes, the DVD video camera/

recorder will automatically return to the

recording pause status.

Playback will stop, and recording pause

status will be restored.

Note:

• ftthe LCD monitor is open during playback of movie,

playback sound will be heard from the speaker Adjust

the sound volume using the volume control buttons

(@, _)

• To temporarily stop playback, press the I_/|| button

Press the I_/|| button again to restart playback

• Even if you stop playback midway and immediately

start recording again, the new image will be recorded

after the last scene on disc or card (the previous

images will not be overwritten)

• Image data edited on PC, etc, orthe recorded image

may not appear on this DVD video camera/recorder;

also, the recorded sound may not play back,

depending on the type of image data

• Image data recorded on another DVD video camera/

recorder or DVD recorder may not be played on this

DVD video camera/recorder

• Depending on the amount of data to be played back,

it may take some time for the playback image to

appear

• Do not operate the power switch or remove the card

while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is

lit or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the

data on card

• If a disc recorded is used at high temperatures,

normal playback may be impossible: Turn the DVD

video camera/recorder off once, wait until the ambient

temperature becomes lower, and then operate it

again

DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE

1Press the MENU button during playback.

2 Choose "Edit", "Delete Scene", and then

press I,'/11.

The screen for verifying deletion will appeal:

3Choose "YES", and then press I'/11.

The last recorded scene will be deleted, and

the recording pause status will be restored.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button during playback using

the Disc Navigation menu, "Delete Scene" will not

appear

CAPTURING PHOTO

You can record an image displayed during playback of video as a photo on a card.

1 Press the MENU button at a scene you wish

to capture during playback.

2Choose "Edit", "PHOTO Capture", and then

press I_/||.

The screen for verifying capture will appear.

3 Choose "YES", and then press I1,'/11.

The captured scene will be recorded on a

card.

Note:

• You can atso press PHOTO button for the scene you

wish to capture in step 1: The screen for verifying

capture will appear Choose "YES", and then press

)/11: The scene witl be recorded on a card

• A captured photo is played back on the DVD video

camera/recorder as follows:

When captured from a video recorded with 16:9 (wide

mode) On specified:

Number of pixels (JPEG

standard): 640 x 360

When captured from a

video recorded with 16:9

(wide mode) Off specified:

Number of pixels (JPEG

standard): 640 x 480

PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD

Use the Disc Navigation function (p. 67) to play

back from the start of disc o1:card.

SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback, press the '44 or _ button and

hold it: Search playback will start.

Hold down _ :

Scenes will be visually scanned forward.

Hold down 414 :

Scenes will be visually scanned backward.

Release the 414 or I1_ button when you find the

desired image:

Normal playback will start from that point.

FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW

Note:

• If the temperature inside the DVD video camera/

recorder rises, normal skip or search ptayback may

not be possible: Turn the DVD video camera/recorder

off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again

PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback pause, press the 414 or I1_

button: Frame advance, frame back or slow

playback will start.

Press I1_ once:

Picture will advance one frame.

Press "_1 once:

Picture will go back one frame.

Hold down D"I_:

Forward slow playback.

Hold down 414 :

Reverse slow playback.

After frame advance, franre back or slow

playback, the DVD video camera/recorder will

enter the playback pause status.

Note:

•In slow playback, a rapidly moving subject image may

be distorted

• The intervals for playing back frames in frame

advance/frame back/slow playback are as follows:

Frame advance and forward slow: Approx. 0.03

seconds

Frame back and reverse slow: Approx 05 seconds

• No sound wiII be heard during search playback or

slow playback

SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback, press the _ or I*'1 button to

locate the start of desired scene.

Press _ once:

To skip to the first image of the scene

following the one being played back, and start

playback.

Press _ once:

To return to the first image of the scene being

played back, and start playback.

Hold down I_1 :

To continuously locate the beginnings of

scenes, starting from the scene following the

scene being played back. When the desired

image appears, release the button: Playback

will start from that point.

Hold down _ :

To continuously locate the beginnings of

scenes backward, starting from the scene

preceding the scene currently being played

back. When the desired image appears, release

the button: Playback will start from that point.

Portion being played back

Press _ Press _ Press _ Press

_ twice once once twice

Portion being played back

Press I_ Press I1_ Press I1_

once_ )rice t_ic_._

I Scene 1 I Scene 2 ne

Pressing the _ button at a portion several seconds

from the start of scene being played back will return

to the start of the scene preceding that being played

back

Note:

• If you perform skip playback during pIayback pause,

the DVD video camera/recorder wilt enter the

playback pause status at the beginning of the located

scene.

• Pressing the _ button in the last scene on disc wilt

set the DVD video camera/recorder to the playback

pause status at the last image

• If the temperature inside the DVD video camera/

recorder rises, normal skip or search playback may

not be possible: Turn the DVD video camera/recorder

off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.

PLAYING BACK STILLS

Press the _ or D.'IHbutton during playback to

quickly play back stills in sequence.

Press _ once:

To display stills one by one forward.

Press _ once:

To display stills one by one backward.

[When using disc]

Releasing the _ or I_1_1button will start

continuous playback.

[When using card]

When the _ or P'I_I button is released, the

photo at that point will be displayed, and then

the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the

playback pause status.

Use the slide show function for continuous

display (p. 105).

JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)

1Press the MENU button

during playback.

2 Choose the option

(point you want to go

to), and then press the I1,,/|| button.

Top:

To go to the start, and enter playback pause.

End:

To go to the end of last scene, and enter

playback pause.

Specify:

To go to a specified point and enter playback

pause. See the following for details.

OSpecifying the point to view

ICheese"Specify"in step 2 above, and then

press the I1,,/|| button.

The screen for specifying the point to go to

will appear.

Position of currently Total recording time of

3Press the I_/|| button to enter the selection.

The DVD video camera/recorder will go to

the specified point and enter the playback

pause status.

Pressing I1,,/|| again will start playback.

To cancel the "Go To" procedure midway, press

the • button before going to the specified point.

2Use the I_l_/l_l_l/_1/11_ buttons to select

the desired time of chosen point.

Press _ : To select the start.

Press _| : To select the end.

Press '_1 or 11_ :

• Press once:

To move the cursor in ]0-second units

(1-still units for card)

•Hold down:

To move the cursor in 1-minute units

(10-still units for card)

Note:

• If muttipie scenes are selected using the Disc

Navigation function or SELECT button, choosing

"Top" will jump to the beginning of setected scenes

(p. 99)

• When multipte scenes are selected, the total time of

selected scenes will appear in the "total recording

time" display.

• With card, the number of stills wiIl appear at the

"TOP", "CURRENT", "END" and "GO TO" indicators.

• The cursor may not move at same-pitch intervals.

(When the start of scene is seIected)

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK

Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing.

No dispIay Playback information Recording date/time

display

OSwitching the information display _i

mode *2

Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the *3

display mode of on-screen information.

When using disc:

Recording mode.1

LF Repeat play.5

operation.6

--Counter

-- Disc type.4

-Program No. or Play List No..3

Program or Play List .2

When using card:

Scene No Fite name

/ / [s''deSh°w*

Recording mode .1 | PIayback operation .6

Lock*5

_ll (VIDEO) or !'! (PHOTO) with disc;

Only [Za (PHOTO) with card.

gg Program or N Play List.

Number of program or play list being played

back (not displayed when all programs are

being played back).

Refer to "Disc/Card type" on page 46.

ch Will appear when each function is

specified "On".

I_ Standard playback

II Playback pause

lt_ Forward search playback

Reverse search playback

Forward skip playback

I_1 Reverse skip playback

|1 I_ Forward frame advance

|| Reverse frame back

|1_ Forward slow playback

• | Reverse slow playback

Refer to "Playing Back" beginning on page 69

for how to operate.

The "•|" mark will appear on the first image

on disc.

The "|1_" mark will appear on the last image

on disc.

•Recording date/time display: Shows the date/

time when rocording was started. Even when

playback starts, the date/time display will not

advance.

• No display: No information will appean

Howevel, when the mode of playback

operation is switched, the symbol will appear

for approx. 3 seconds.

Note:

See page 89 and after for "Program", page 92 and after

for "Play List"

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES

'1 Press the DIS(-" NAVIGATION button.

2 Use the 1_14/_1_/_/_1_" buttons to select

the desired scene.

3 Press the SELECT button once:

The selected scene will be framed in red and

yellow.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select

multiple scenes. |

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER

'1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Use the I'_I_/_I_/_I/

buttons to point the

cursor at the first scene

in the range of scenes

you want to select.

I_AH P,0qrams 005/0!4 I

I _pL_ ¸ _

Yellow frame

I_ Au P °gra" 00510!4 I

r_EN_ W

Double frames in

yellow and blue

,._ Hold down the

SELECT button for at

least one second:

The selected scene will

be doubly framed in

yellow and blue.

4 Use the I_1_/_1_/_/

buttons to select the

last scene in the range

you want, and then

press the I1,,/|| button:

Note:

• You can know the status of scenes from the colors of

cursor and bargraph:

Yellow Light blue Current cursor position

Blue Light blue Range of scenes being

selected

Red Red Scenes already selected

• Pressing the I_/l| button after selecting scenes witl

pIay back only the seIected scenes from the

beginning of each.

• To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to be

canceled, and then press the SELECT button

To cancel atl selected scenes, press the • button.

• You can also select scenes in reverse from the last

scene in the range.

• To release multiple selection, press the • or SELECT

button before pressing the I_/l| button in step 4

• Up to 999 scenes can be selected for both disc and

card

The thunrbnails of

scenes in the specified

range will be framed in When scenes up to

red, and then selected, this point are selected

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION

The Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations.

Editing of scenes

Setting special • •

effects to scenes

Copy from disc to

card

Scene lock

A*I You can delete unnecessary scenes, 79 - 8I

combine scenes, or divide one scene.

Scene information

display • • • • • •

You can attach fade and skip to a 82 - 84

scene, and change existing thumbnails.

You can copy photos recorded on

DVD-RAM disc to card.

Changing title

You can lock any scene so that it will 86

not be deleted by mistake: Essential

scenes are thereby protected, and

recording another stil! is possible.

You can display information on one 88

scene or multiple scenes, such as

image quality, recording time, etc.

You can change the title of play list or 90, 98

program.

Creation of play list • • You can create an original movie by 92

changing the combination of scenes.

Disc or Card You can initialize a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/ 99

initialization • • • • • +RW disc or card so that it can be used

on this DVD video camera/recorder.

Remaining display • • • • • • The remaining recordable movie time or lOg

(Capacity) number of recordable stills is displayed.

Disc protection You can protect the DVD-RAM/DVD- 100

• • RW (VR-mode) disc to prevent

deletion or editing by mistake.

Disc finalization You can use this DVD video camera/ 102

recorder to finalize any DVD-RW/

DVD-R/+RW disc recorded on it so

that the disc can be viewed on DVD

recorder/player, etc.

0*2 •••

Unfinalizing disc You can unfinalize a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/ 103

+RW that was finalized on this DVD video

camera/recorder so that additional videos

can be recorded on the disc.

Repeat play •

Slide show

You can repeatedly play back

programs and scenes.

104

• You can play back stills continuously. 105

*1Only detetion is possible

*2Additional recording can be made on a finalized DVD-RW (VR-mode)

Note:

Setting special effects to scenes (fade, skip, thumbnail) are unique to this DVD video camera/recorder When a disc

with any effects set on this DVD video camera/recorder is directty played back on a DVD recorder/player or read into

PC, the set effect results witl not be reflected in the playback or reading. To reflect the set effect results, connect

both devices using the AV/S input/output cable and then perform recording (Dubbing, p 109)

UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU

Press tile MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and

menu screens for disc and card will appeal:

Shaded items will also appear in Quick Menu display mode (see page 49).

Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.

OWhen using DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc

Scene

(p 81)

Select (p 87) "_1 *2 (p 81)

Detail (p 88) h

*l DVD-RAMonly

(p 83)

(p 84)

(p 87)

E Start_Carrent

Current_End (p 87)

Atl (p 87)

*2Will appear when a

play list is displayed.

Play list _ Switch (p 93) Go To

_. _ Ptay (p 93)

Create (p 92)

Edit (p 94 - 97) Disc

Titte (p 98) d6

DeIete (p 98)

Program _ Switch (p 89)

0[[ _,_ PIay (p 90)

Titte (p 90)

Top (p 99)

|-- End (p 99)

Disc (p. 100)

(p. 100)

-- Update Control Info. (p. 101)

*4 DVD-RW (VR-mode) only

Others--

etc Category .3 (p. 104) --

DVD-RAMonly

EII

VIDEO

PHOTO

(p. 104)

OWhen using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc

Scene --'1_ Select (p. 87) --I'_ Start-_ Current (p 87)

#4[ _ Detait (p. 88) _,_ Current _ End (p. 87)

All (p. 87)

Program _ Switch (p. 89) Disc

_[ _ Play (p. 90) _-o_

Go To -- (p. 99)

'_ (p. 99)

-- Capacity (p 100)

*5 DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW only

OWhen using card

Scene --]._

84[ --Lock (p. 86)

Setect (p. 87) --

_Detail (p. 88)

Go To -- (p. 99)

(p. 99)

E Start-_ Current (p 87)

Current _ End (p. 87)

Alt (p. 87)

Slide Show--a_'; _p._5)

Card --

Scene

DELETING SCENES (EDIT -DELETE)

You may want to delete unwanted scenes.

Scenes on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item "Delete" will not

appear with DVD-R disc.

When using +RW, no scene can be deleted from the Disc Navigation menu (see page 70).

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Select the scene to be deleted.

3Press the MENU button.

4Choose "Scene", "Edit", "Delete", and then

press the )"/|| button.

When using card, choose "Scene", "Delete",

and then press the I_/|| button.

5 The "Delete Scene" screen will appear: If you

are sure you want to delete the selected scene,

press the I_/|| button.

Note:

•If you point the cursor at the scene to be deleted on

DISC NAVIGATION screen, and then press the

DELETE button on remote control, the screen in step

5 will appear

• To delete an unwanted part of a scene on DVD-RAM/

DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc, divide the scene first, and

then delete the unnecessary part (see page 80)

• If you detete all data on disc or card, initializing the

disc or card will be recommended (see page 99)

• If the time of deleted scenes (stills) is quite short, the

remaining free space of disc may not increase in the

disc or card remaining indicator

• The tocked scenes on card cannot be deleted (see

page 86)

If you want to change the scene to be deleted,

you can change it on this screen.

6The screen for verifying deletion will appear:

Choose "YES", and then press the I_/||

button.

Choose "NO" to cancel deletion.

After Yes or No setting, the "Delete Scene"

screen will be restored.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to delete other scenes.

'7 Press the • button to quit.

OEditing using submenu

Press the MENU button before pressing the I_/11 button in step 5 (see page 79): The submenu will

appear.

Edit _ Delete ....................... To delete selected scenes

L___ Exit ............................ To restore the Disc Navigation screen

Select _ Start _ Current ....... To select scenes from the start to the one that the cursor is on

at the monrent

Current _ End ........ To select scenes from the scene the cursor is on to the end

All ............................. To select all scenes

Go To _ Top ............................ To move the cursor to the first scene

L-- End ............................ To move the cursor to the last scene

Pressing the • button will restore the screen in step 5.

Note:

Although the submenu screen will appear for each setting, some menu items may not appear, depending on the

setting.

DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT- DIVIDE)

You can divide a scene into two parts.

To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide

portion.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Select the scene to be divided.

3Press the MENU button.

4Choose, "Scene", "Edit", "Divide" and then

press the l,,/ll button.

5The "Divide Scene" screen will appear: If you

are sure you want to divide the selected

scene, press the I_/11 button: The selected

scene will be played back.

If you want to change the scene to be divided,

you can change it on this screen.

6When you reach the _ I

point where you want

to divide the scene,

press the SELECT _ "_

button.

The status bar of

The screen for verifying scene being played

division will appear: back can be switched

Choose "YES", and then off or on by pressing

press the I_/11 button, the DISPLAY button

the scene, and then delete the unnecessary

Choose "NO" to cancel division.

After division, the "Divide Scene" screen will

be restored.

Repeat steps 5 7 to divide another scene.

8Press the • button to quit.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

I_/|| button in step 5, the submenu will appear

• Search and frame advance are useful when

designating division points.

• Combining scenes that were divided will restore the

originat scene (see page 81).

• If a special effect has been added to the original

scene, the "IN" effect witl be added to the first half of

scene, and the "OUT" effect, to the latter half.

• The division point may drift before or after the

designated point by approximateIy 05 seconds

• Since a scene with a skip set cannot be played back,

no division point can be specified: Release the skip

for the scene before dividing it.

• tfthe division point is at a still, a message wilI appear,

but no division will be made

• If the division point is at the start or end of a scene, a

message witl appear, but no division will be made.

• A movie scene whose recording time is 0.5 seconds

or less cannot be divided.

• If free space available on disc is insufficient, division

witl not be possible: Delete unnecessary scenes

COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT -COMBINE)

If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by tile use of Disc

Navigation.

Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. Combining scenes is possible only when "Category:

All" is specified (p. 104). Stills cannot be combined.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Press the MENU button, choose "Scene",

"Edit", "Combine", and then press I_/11.

3The "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.

4Use the I_1_/_1_/,_1/11_ buttons to

determine the range of scenes to be

combined, point the cursor at the last scene,

and then press the I_/|| button.

The cursor will change to a red frame. The

last scene will be double frames of red and

yellow.

5 If you do not wish to change the scenes to be

combined, press the I_/|| button.

To change the scenes, press the • (STOP/

EXIT) button to return the cursor to vellox._;

and then select the scenes to be combined

again.

6The screen for verifying combination will

appear: Choose "YES", and then press the

I_/|| button.

The two images appearing on the verification

screen are those of the first and last scenes to

be combined.

Choose "NO" to cancel combination.

After Yes or No setting, the "Combine

Scenes" screen will be restored.

The thumbnail of the first scene will appear in

the combined scene.

Repeat steps 3 and 6 to combine other scenes.

Press the • button to quit.

Note;

• You can also select multipte scenes after step 1:

Press the MENU button to continue the procedure of

combination.

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

i,/ll button in step 3, the submenu will appear (see

page 80).

• With fade effect, the "IN '>effect of the first video in the

selected range and the '<OUT'>effect on the last video

will be attached to a combined scene

• Scenes in different programs (different recording

dates) cannot be combined: Create a play list first,

and then combine such scenes on the play list.

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT- MOVE)

You can arrange scenes within a play list by moving them to desired positions (p. 97). Create a play

list first, and then arrange the scenes ["CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)", p. 92].

DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT -FADE)

You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene.

There are three types of special effects:

FadeOut FadeOut Fade Out

Fade In Fade In

White: Wipe:

Fades in from white screen Fades in from btack screen

Fades out to white screen to verticaI direction of screen

Fades out from verticat

direction of screen to btack

screen

Fade In

B/W:

Fades in from Black and

White screen to cotor screen

Fades out from color screen

to Btack and White screen

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Select the scene for adding special effects.

3 Press the MENU button.

4Choose, "Scene", "Effect", "Fade" and then

press tile I_IIIbutton.

5The "Fade" screen will appear: If you are sure

you want to add the fade effect to the scene,

press the I_IIIbutton.

If you want to change the scene to which fade

is added, you can change it on this screen.

6Select the special effects for "IN" and/or

"OUT", choose "Enter", and then press the

I_III button.

7Press the • button to quit.

The "_1" and/or "•" icon(s) will appear in

the scenes for which fade in and/or fade out

have been set.

Note:

if a disc on which fade has been set on scene with this

DVD video camera/recorder is played on a DVD

reorder/player, or the scene is captured into a PC, the

set fade wili not be reflected (see Note on page 76).

You can use 1_141/I)1_ to move the cursor to

"IN", "OUT", "Enter" or "Cancel".

Use '_1/I"_ to choose the effect to be added,

and then press I_/|| to set the effect.

To cancel setting, choose "Cancel".

If you choose "Enter" and press I_/||, the

"Fade" screen will be restored after a message

appears.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add fade to other

scenes.

PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT -SKIP)

You can specify "Skip" for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped.

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 6Press the • button to quit.

2Select the scene to be skipped.

3Press the MENU button.

A skip icon "_" will appear in the

thumbnail of any scene for which skipping

has been set.

4Choose "Scene", "Effect", "Skip", and then

press the I1,./|| button.

5The "Set Skip" screen will appear: If you are

sure you want to skip the selected scene,

press the I1,./|| button.

Skip icon

If you want to change tile scene to be

skipped, you can change it on this screen.

After skip setting, the "Set Skip" screen will

be restored.

Repeat step 5 to set skipping of other scenes.

•Releasing Skip

Perform the same procedure as setting skip: The

skip icon will disappear and skipping of the

scene will be released.

Note:

• Multiple scenes can be selected forskipping (p 75).

• If you pressthe MENU button before pressing the

1_/|1 button instep 5, the submenu screen witl appear

(p. 80)

• If a disc on which skip has been set on scene with

this DVD video camera/recorder is played on a DVD

reorder/playebor the scene is captured intoa PC, the

set skip wili not be reflected (see Note on page 76)

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. ]f you set a vivid image to thumbnail, you can know what you

recorded frona a glance at the Disc Navigation screen.

'1 Press tile DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Select the thumbnail of the scene to be

changed.

3 Press the MENU button.

4Choose "Scene", "Effect", "Thumbnail", and

then press the I1,,/|| button.

5 The "Change Thumbnail" screen will appear:

If you are sure you want to change the

thumbnail of the selected scene, press the

I1,,/|| button: The selected scene will be played

back.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

I_/1| button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear

(see page 80).

• A thumbnail of stitl cannot be changed

• Since the scene to which skipping is set cannot be

played back, you will not be able to change its

thumbnail: Release the skip setting of the scene to

change the thumbnail

• If a disc on which thumbnail has been set with this

DVD video camera/recorder is played on a DVD

reorder/player, or the scene is captured into a PC, the

set thumbnail witl not be reflected (see Note on

page 76).

If you want to change the scene whose

thumbnail is to be changed, you can change it

on this screen.

6 When the image you want to use as the

thumbnail of the scene appears, press the

SELECT button.

7 The screen for verifying switching of

thumbnail will appear: Choose "YES", and

then press the I1,,/|| button.

Choose "NO" to cancel switching of

thumbnail.

After Yes or No setting, the "Change

Thumbnail" screen will be restored.

Repeat steps 5 - 7 to change the other scenes.

8Press the • button to quit.

COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY)

1Set the power switch to "_" or "1_1".

2Pross the DISC NAVIGATION button.

3Select the still to be copied.

4Pross the MENU button.

5Choose "Copy" on the "Scene" menu screen,

and then press the I_/|| button.

6The "Copy to card" screen will appear: If you

are sure you want to copy the selected still,

press the II,,/|| button.

Note:

•Nomovie can be copied.

• If you pressthe MENU button before pressing the

1_/|1 button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear

(p. 80)

• See "Category" (p 104) to check the stills recorded

on DVD-RAMdisc.

• Youcan also select multiple scenes (p 75).

• Evenif atl scenes, including movies, are selected to

be copied, only stilIs will be copied.

• Data on card cannot be copied to disc

• The quality of still copied from disc to card will be the

same as when you recorded still on disc.

• Stills recorded on a device other than this DVD video

camera/recorder may not be copied normally.

If you want to change tile still to be copied,

you can change it on this screen.

7The screen for verifying copy will appear:

Choose "YES", and then press the I_/||

button.

Choose "NO" to cancel cop?,'.

After Yes or No setting, the "Copy to card"

screen will be restored.

Repeat steps 6 and 7 to copy other stills to

card.

8Press the • button to quit.

LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK)

You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake.

1Set the power switch to "[i_l'.

2Press tile DISC NAVIGATION button.

3 Select the scene to be locked.

OTo unlock the scene:

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 r_leased.

4Press tile MENU button.

5Choose "Lock" on the "Scene" menu screen,

and then press the I_'/|| button.

6The "Lock Set" screen will appear: If you are

sure you want to lock the selected scene,

press the I,,/11 button.

Lock icon

Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

I_/ll button instep 6, the submenu screen will appear

(p. 80)

• You can also select muttiple scenes (p 75).

• When initializing the card, the locked scenes witl also

be deleted

If you want to change the scene to be locked,

you can change it on this screen.

After setting, the "Lock Set" screen will be

restored.

Repeat step 6 to lock another scene.

7Press the •button to quit.

The lock icon "_" will appear on any scene

for which lock has been set.

SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT)

You can use this "Select" function to select consecutive scenes at one time.

This function is useful when there are nunlerous scenes.

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4Choose "Select" on tile "Scene" menu screen.

2 Point the cursor at tile first or last scene to be

selected: When selecting all scenes, simply

proceed with step 3.

3 Press the MENU button.

5Choose "Start

Current", "Current

End" or "All" and then

press the I_/|| button.

ODeselecting selected scenes

Deselecting scenes one by one:

While you are displaying tile "All Programs"

screen on which scenes have been selected,

choose the scene to be deselected and then press

the SELECT button.

Deselecting all the selected scenes at once:

While you are displaying the "All Programs"

screen on which scenes have been selected, press

the • button.

Note:

Up to 999 scenes can be eeIected.

DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL)

You can display various information for a scene: tile recording mode, recording date/time and

length, special effects and movie quality mode.

/ Press tile DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Select the scene whose information you wish

to know.

3 Press the MENU button.

4Choose "Scene", "Detail", and then press the

I1,,/|| button.

The detailed information on the scene will

appear.

(When using disc)

"1-

(When using card)

Note:

• If multiple scenes have been selected, the total

recording time of the setected scenes (total number in

case of stitls) witl appear.

(When using disc)

................ _2227,

xR_, 0,_ 0see( "3

FVq, I, in_ sec

"1 __ , : rain 9sec o .I

_oT6 ;

*2 2._E URt q

*1 Number of scenes whose quality mode is

unknown:

This will appear when the disc has a scene

recorded on a device other than this DVD video

camera/recorder, only ff the disc has a scene

whose mode is unknown.

*2 This will not appear with DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW

disc, since no stiff image can be recorded on it.

*3 Not displayed with a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/

+RW disc (finalized) that was recorded on

another device.

"1 Not displayed with DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/

+RW disc.

*2 Not displayed with DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/

+RW recorded on another device (finalized),

*3 Not displayed with a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/

+RW disc (finalized) that was recorded on

another device.

*4 May not appear if the loaded card does not

comply with DCF,

*5 Number of pixels on still in horizontal direction:

This may not appear with a JPEG file that does

not conform to this DVD video camera/recorde_

Note:

• DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is a

unified image file format for video cameras: Image

files can be commonly used for all digital devices

that conform to DCF.

• Pressing the _ button will display information on

the following scene; pressing the _ button wilt

display information on the preceding scene.

Press the •button to quit.

(When using card)

scen_ 2

I_aEzua_ I

Program

WHAT IS "PROGRAM"?

Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are

movie or still.

Scene No 1 Scene No 2 Scene No 3 Scene No 4 Scene No 5 Scene No. 6

Program No, 1

Recorded on September 10

SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT)

Since the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder are collected as "progranrs" for each

recording date, selecting a program will allow you to display only the scenes on a specific date.

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Press the MENU button.

3 Use the I_1/1_1_1/,_/1_/1_/11 buttons to

choose "Select" on the "Program" menu

screen, and then press the I_/|| button.

4Select the program to

be displayed, and then

press the )"/11 button.

The Disc Navigation

screen of the selected

program will appear.

L_P_ _J

Note:

•Pressing the • button on the "SeIect Program" screen

wilt restore the Disc Navigation screen

• Ifa disc recorded on another device is toaded in this

DVD video camera/recorder, the program may not be

a collection of recordings on the same date

• If you change the video quaIity or switch the wide

mode with a +RW, multiple programs will be produced

even if they are recorded on the same date

PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY)

You can play back only the selected program.

1 Press tile DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Press tile MENU button.

3Use the I_l_llli_ll'ql_lli"ti'lli'lll buttons to

choose "Play" on the "Program" menu

screen, and then press the !"/|| button.

4Select the program to be played back, and

then press tile i./ll button.

Playback will start from the first scene of the

selected program.

Note:

If "Repeat Play: On" is specified, the selected program

will be repeatedly played back (PLAYING BACK

SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY), p. 104).

CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE)

The recording date/time has initially been attached to any program.

You can change the recording date/time to any desired title.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Press the MENU button.

3Choose "Title" on the "Progranr" menu

screen, and then press the !"/|| button.

4Select the program

whose title you want to

change, and then press

the il,./ll button.

6After entering the title,

choose "Enter" and

then press the I_/||

button.

7 The screen for verifying

the change in title will

appear: Choose "YES",

and then press the il,./li

button.

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The screen for setting a title will appear.

Use _1_/_1_,1/_1/11_ Title input bar

to select a ]ettei; and

then press the I_/11

button: The selected __00 ; F_. _ _

tOPORS UV_TXyZ

letter will be entered. I_<:,, __-_,,,,,J,J I

Repeat this procedure

to create a title. Input mode [

Up to 20 characters can /

be input. Palettefor selecting

characters

Choose "NO" to cancel changing of the title.

After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation

screen of the selected program will appear.

Note:

• If you wish to delete the letter for title, press the •

button once: The input letter wiII be deleted Holding

down the • button wilt delete alt tetters in the TITLE

column

• You can also use the DELETE button on remote

control to delete any input letters

• Pressing the SELECT button on the title setting

screen (in step 5) will change the cursor position from

the titte input bar to character select paIette, input

mode number, and then to "Cancel" You can also use

I_l/_l_l/,ql_/l_l_ to move the cursor up/down and to

the left/right and change its position.

• To cancel the setting of title, choose "NO" on the

screen for verifying the entered titte: The screen for

verifying cancellation of title setting will appear To

cancel title setting, choose "YES"

• If you press the • button on the screen for verifying

change in title, the title setting screen will be restored.

• Double byte characters set on other devices may be

displayed btank on this DVD video camera/recorder

• Titles set on this DVD video camera/recorder may not

be visible on other devices

OCharacters available for entering

title =1

You can use the SELECT button to select

characters from the "capital letter", "small

letter" and "symbol" input modes.

With step 4, select the input mode and then

press tile D"/|| button, or press the DISPLAY

button.

IPlay List

WHAT IS "PLAY LIST"?

You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favorites from the

recorded scenes.

Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by

making a play list. On the other hand, deleting scenes on play list will not increase the remaining

disc capacity for recording.

Example: Program 1 Program 2

Play list 1 created

Play list of up to No. 99 can be created, and up to 999 scenes can be included in each play list of No. ]

to No. 99.

CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Select the scenes to be programmed in a play

list.

3Press the MENU button.

4Use the I'_1/I")'1/'€1/I"1"/1"/11 buttons to

choose "Create" on the "PlayList" menu

screen, and then press the )"/|| button.

5 The scene select screen will appear: If the

selected scenes on the play list are the ones

you want, press the I_/11 button.

If you want to change any of scenes you are

registering, you can also use this screen (see

pages 75 and 87).

6When creation of a play list is complete, the

created play list will appear on the Disc

Navigation screen.

Note:

•You can also select multiple scenes (p 75).

• Only the data on scenes is recorded on play list: If

you create or detete play lists, the original scenes in

programs will not be erased.

Editing scenes on play list will not affect the scenes in

programs.

• If the added scene had skip or fade setting, that

information will also be added to the play tist

• You can add other scenes or remove unnecessary

scenes to/from the create play list (see pages 94-96)

• The date/time when a ptay list was created witt appear

as the title for the play list This title can later be

changed (p. 98)

• If you press the MENU button before pressing I_/1| in

step 5, the submenu will appear (p 80).

• If free space available on disc is insufficient, creation

of new play list may not be possible: Delete

unnecessary scenes.

SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SELECT) [_

Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc" Navigation screen of the selected play list will

appear.

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4Use the "Select Playlist" screen to select the

play list you wish to display; and then press

2Press the MENU button, the I_/|| button.

3 Use tile 1_1/I,'14/,_/1_/1_/11 buttons to

choose "Select" on the "PlayList" menu

screen, and then press the I_/|| button.

The Disc Navigation screen of the selected

play list will be displayed.

Note:

To display the Disc Navigation screen showing all

programs (atl recorded scenes), choose "Atl Programs"

on the "Switch PlayList" screen.

OEditing on play list

When making settings on play list, such as

changing title, setting skip, adding fade, etc., use

the same procedure for setting on program or

scenes. Perform these settings, referring to the

following reference pages:

Deleting scene, p. 79

Changing thumbnail, p. 84

Setting skip, p. 83

Adding fade, p. 82

Conrbining scenes, p. 81

Dividing a scene, p. 80

Copying to card, p. 85

Changing title, p. 90, 98

Arranging order of scenes p. 97

(only on play list)

PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Press the MENU button.

3Use the II_llli4i41,('qlll'li>ll_lll buttons to

choose "Play" on the "PlayList" menu screen,

and then press the I_/|l button.

4Use the "Start Playlist" screen to select the

play list to be played back, and then press the

il,./ii button.

The selected play list will be played back

from the first scene. To cancel playback

midway, prsss the • button: The Disc

navigation screen of the play list being played

back will appear.

Note:

If '<Repeat Play: On" is specified, the play list will be

repeatedly played back (p 104).

ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)

1Press tile DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Press the MENU button.

3Use the 14NI/D,'t_I/_I_I/

I'I"/I"/11 buttons to

choose "Edit" on the

"PlayList" menu screen,

and then press the I_'/||

button.

4Use the play list select

screen to select tile play

list to which you wish

to add scenes, and then

press tile I_'/|| button.

Tile scenes of the

program that was

displayed in step i will

appear in the upper

row, and tile scenes of

selected play list will

appear in the lower

ro_,v.

Note:

If the DISPLAY button is

pressed when the

thumbnails are displayed,

the recording date/time of

the selected scene wiIt

appear across the bottom

of screen. Press DISPLAY Recording date/time

button again to restore the

previous screen.

5Press the D_'I_|button to nrove the cursor to the

lower rox_, and press the _ or _ button to

select the point where the scene is to be

inserted.

[_ [_ [_[_1_ Scene to be added

...._ _ _ [_lnsertion position

*1 *2

"1: Number of scene before insertion position cursor

*2: Number of alt scenes on pIaylist

6Press the _ button to move the cursor to the

upper rm._, and press the _ or _ button to

point the cursor to the scene to be added.

Press the IP'/|| button to copy the scene.

After adding scenes is completed, the edited

play list will appear.

Repeat steps 5 - 7 to add other scenes.

8Press the • button: The screen for verifying

exit will appear.

Note:

• The cursor shows the position where the scene is to

be added

• You can also select multiple scenes (p 75).

• Pressing • in the middle of adding scenes will display

the screen for verifying an exit from "Edit PIayList"

Choose "YES" to exit the edition of play list Choosing

"NO" witl restore the "Edit PIayList" screen.

• If you press the MENU button in step 5 or 6, the

submenu screen for editing play list will appear You

can also use this submenu to add scenes (p. 80)

DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)

1 Press the DIS(-" NAVIGATION button. 4Press the I_/11 button.

2Display tile editing screen of the play list to

be edited.

Perform steps 2 - 4 on page 94.

3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower rm_;

and place the cursor oil the scene to be

deleted.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes.

,5 Press the • button: The screen for verifying

exit will appear.

Note;

•You can also select muttiple scenes (p 75).

• Place the cursor on scene to be deleted, and then

press the DELETE button on remote control: You can

also delete the scene on the piny list

ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)

You can use tile menu screen to add scenes to a play list.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Display the editing screen of the play list to

be edited.

Perform steps 2 - 4 on page 94.

6 Choose "Add", and

then press the I_/11

button.

Repeat steps 3 - 6 to

add other scenes.

3 From the play list in lower rov_. select the

position where you wish to insert a scene.

4 Select the scenes to be added from the upper

r 01._,r

_ __ Scene to be added

'_'_[__ Insertion position

Press the • button: The

screen for verifying exit

will appear.

Note:

• The selected scenes will be added in the insertion

position.

• You can also select multiple scenes (p 75).

Press the MENU button.

DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)

You can delete scenes h:om play list on the editing screen.

1 Press tile DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Display the editing screen of the play list to

be edited.

5Choose "Delete" on the "Edit" menu screen,

and then press the I_/|| button.

Repeat steps 3 - 5 other scenes can be deleted.

Perfornr steps 2 - 4 on page 94.

3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row.

4 Select the scene to be deleted, and then press

the MENU button.

6Press the • button: Tile screen for verifying

exit will appear.

Note:

• If all scenes on play list are deleted, the play list itsetf

witl also be deleted

• You can also select multiple scenes (p 75).

SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY

LIST)

You can specify the range of scenes when adding t r deletin_ consecuhve multiple scenes to/from

play list. This "Select" nrenu item is useful when selecting consecutive multiple scenes in items for

adding, or deleting _scenes_ usin_g nlenu on F'ag_e87.

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Display the editing screen of the play list to

be edited.

4Use I_l_/l,l,]/,_l/l,.)/l,'/ll to choose "Start

--_ Current", "Current --_ End", "All" on the

"Select" menu screen, and then press the I_/||

button.

Perform steps 2 -4 on page 94.

3Specify the first or last scene of those you

wish to select, and then press the MENU

button.

Note:

See page 87 for the status of scenes to be selected

5Press the • button: The screen for verifying

exit will appear.

To select all scenes, simply press the MENU

button.

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE)

When using DVD-RAM, you can move scenes only by specifying "Category: All".

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 8

2Press the MENU button.

3 Use the I_l/l,'l,t/_/l,')/)/ll buttons to

choose "Select" on the "PlayList" menu

screen, and then press the I_/|| button.

Select the play list to be edited, and then press

the I_/11 button.

Move tile "!" mark to

the position where you

wish to move tile scene,

and then press the I1,./||

button.

The screen for verifying move will appear:

Choose "YES", and then press the I1,./||

button.

4Select the scene to be moved.

You can also select multiple scenes (see pages

75 and 87).

Press the MENU button.

6Choose "Scene", "Edit", "Move", and then

press the I1,./|| button.

7 The "Move Scene" screen will appear: If you

al:e SUl:e you want to move the scene, press

the I1,,/|| button.

If you want to change the scene selected in

step 4, you can do it on this screen.

Choose "NO" to cancel move.

After Yes or No setting, the scene select screen

will be restored.

Repeat steps 7 - 9 to move another scene.

1 0Press the • button to quit.

Note:

•If you pressthe MENU button before pressing the

1_/11button in step 7, the submenu screen witl appear

(p. 80)

• Only scenes on ptayfist can be moved

• When using DVD-RAM,scenes can be movedonly

when "Category: All" is specified (p. 104).

CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)

The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with tile created dates/

times: You can change this title at any time.

'1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Press the MENU button.

The screen for verifying., exit will appear'.

Choose "YES" and then press the I1_/||

button.

3Use the I_1/I"1)1/'_1/I')/I)/11 buttons to

choose "Title" on the "PlayList" menu screen,

and then press the I1,,/|| button.

4Use the "Playlist Title" screen to select the

play list whose title you wish to change, and

then press the I1,,/|| button.

See "CHANGING

TITLE OF PROGRAM

(TITLE)" on page 90 for

how to enter a title.

6Press the • button to quit.

After changing the title, the Disc Navigation

screen on the play list whose title has been

changed will appear.

Note:

The registered titte can be changed at any time using

the same procedure.

DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)

'1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Press the MENU button.

3Use the I(1_/I"1)1/'_1/I')/I)/11 buttons to

choose "Delete" on the "PlayList" menu

screen, and then press the I1,,/|| button.

4 Use the "Delete Playlist" screen to select the

play list you wish to delete, and then press

the II_/|l button.

The screen for verifying deletion will appear:

Choose "YES", and then press the I1_/|1

button.

Choose "NO" to cancel deletion.

After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation

") 3c_ "

screen c f all pr_ ,_rams wdl be restored.

Note:

• Even if you delete a ptay list, the original scenes

stored on disc will not be deleted

• if any ptay list is deleted, the number of play lists wiII

automatically be revised. (For example, if the No. 2

play list is deleted, the No. 3 play list will become No.

2 play list)

Go To

From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene, and playback will

start from that point.

TOP (END)

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use tile I_1/)"1_/'_/_1_'/1_/11 buttons to

choose "Top" o1: "End" on the "Go To" menu

screen, and then press tile i_/ll button.

4 Press I_/|| to start playback.

Disc or Card Management

INITIALIZING DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD)

Initializing a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW disc or card will allow you to delete any recorded

contents. Before using a DVD-RW/+RW on this video camera/recorder, you must format it.

Before You Begin

• Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/

recorder for initialization If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off

during initialization and the initialization is interrupted, incorrect

initialization will result and the incorrectly initialized disc will be

unusable

• If you use a brand-new DVD-RW/+RW disc, message "Disc is not

formatted" will appear: Initialize the disc, following the subsequent

messages (p 39)

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Press the MENU button.

3Use tile I_1_/_,'1_/,_1/1_1_/1_/11 buttons to

choose "Format Disc" or "Format Card" on

the "Disc" or "Card" menu screen, and then

press the )"/11 button.

The screen f_ r ver]fym._ Fo]maf Disc or

"Format Card" will appear.

4Choose "YES", and then press the I_/ll

button.

When using DVD-RW, a screen for prompting

you to choose the VF or VR mode will appear.

Choose "NO" to cancel initialization.

Note:

•If you wish to delete all recorded contents, it is

recommended that you use initialization, which will

delete alt the scenes in much less time than using the

scene delete function

• Initialization will delete alI the recorded contents on

disc or card: Be careful not to delete data by mistake

• It may not be possible to initiaIize a disc with many

scratches or dirt: Such a disc cannot be used (p 9)

• This DVD video camera/recorder may not recognize

some discs or cards that have been initiafized on PC

or a device other than this DVD video camera/

recorder

• If you attempt to initialize a disc or card in this DVD

video camera/recorder when it is connected to PC via

PC connection cable, the disc or card may not be

initialized and may be unusable on this DVD video

camera/recorder

• If you choose the VR mode when initiaIizing a

finalized DVD-RW (VR-mode), the finaIization will not

be reteased (The DVD-RW wilI be a finalized disc

without any recorded data, and recording witl be

possibte on it)

Choosing the VF mode wilt release the finalization of

the disc

PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC)

You can protect a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc in order to prevent recorded images from

being erased or edited by mistake. Further recording will not be possible on protected disc until the

protection is released.

1Press tile DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Press the MENU button.

3Use the I'_l/l,)'l/'_ql/ll,'l,/l,'/ll buttons to

choose "Protect Disc" on the "Disc" menu

screen, and then press the !"/|| button.

4 Tile screen for verifying protection will

appear:

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

• If disc protection has been engaged on another

device, it may not be releasable on this DVD video

camera/recorder: Use the original device that

protected the disc to reIease the protection.

Choose "YES", and then press the )'/11

button.

Choose "NO" to cancel protection.

After "YES" or "NO" setting, the Disc

Navigation screen will be restored.

VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY)

You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc or on card.

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Press the MENU button.

3Use the I_l_llli_ll'_l_lli"ll'lli'lll buttons to

choose "Capacity" on the "Disc" or "Card"

menu screen, and then press the I_/|| button.

4Press the • button to quit.

The Disc Navigation screen will be restored.

Note:

With a write-protected disc or locked card, the

remaining space will always be displayed as '<0'>.

(When using disc) (When using card)

RETURn4 I _RETUR_ G

"1 With DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-Rdisc: The quafity

mode first used for recording with disc will appea_

*2 WithDVD-RW/DVD-R/+RWdisc: This will not be

displayed.

100

UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode)

DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.)

Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on scenes, such as

thumbnail, skip, fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this

DVD video camera/recorder, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD video

camera/recorder, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally. If this happens, use the Update

Control lnfo function to update the data.

When using the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera!

recorder for updating control information, make sure that power is not

Before You Begin turned off during updating: If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned

off during updating and the updating is interrupted, the control

information will not be updated correctly.

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Press the MENU button.

3Use the I_l'q/ll,'l_/',_l/),_/_/l| buttons to

choose "Update Control Info." on the "Disc"

menu screen, and then press the I_/|| button.

Note:

• It may take time to update the control information if

the disc has many recorded scenes

• Even if control information is updated, some discs will

be unusable on Disc Navigation of this DVD video

camera/recorder

The screen for verifying "Update Control

Info." will appear.

4Choose "YES", and then

press the I_/11 button.

The message for

proceeding will appear,

and then the Disc Navigation menu screen

will be restored.

A black screen may appear while the message

for updating is displayed.

Choose "NO" to cancel updating.

101

FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC (FINALIZE DISC)

Before You Begin

• Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/

recorder when finalizing a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc. Finalization cannot be

executed using a battery. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off

during finalization and the finalization is interrupted, incorrect

finalization will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.

If you want to play back a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder,

using a device conforming to 8 cm DVD disc -such as a DVD recorder/player, etc. -you must

finalize the disc on this DVD video camera/recorder.

No further recording can be done on a finalized DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW. You can,

however, unfinalize the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW so that other scenes can be recorded on it.

Additional recording is possible on a finalized DVD-RW (VR-mode): unfinalizing is not necessar)_

1Press tile DISC NAVIGATION.

2Press tile MENU button.

3Use the I'_l/l_l/_l'q/ll,'l,/l,'/ll buttons to

choose "Finalize Disc" on tlle "Disc" menu

screen, and then press the D"/II button.

The disc will be finalized.

press the I_/11 button. ....

The message showing i _'lr_'=__ .... _

that the disc is being ._ ..

finalized will appeal_ ;_)1_ ...............................] ....................

and the disc will then be ,2 ,_

finalized. ,1 WitIvary depending

on the recording

time.

*2Displayedonly when

a DVD-Ris used

5When finalization is complete, the Disc

Navigation screen of all programs will

appeal_

r_ will appear on the Disc Navigation screen

for a finalized disc.

Note:

• Do not finaIize a disc recorded on this DVD video

camera/recorder using any other device

• If the disc in the DVD video camera/recorder has

already been finalized, you cannot choose "Finalize

Disc"

• The time required to flnatize disc that appears on the

"FinaIize Disc" screen is only for reference.

• The shorter the recording time on disc, the tonger it

will take to finalize it.

• The second and later finalization wiII be faster with a

disc which has previously been finalized

eUsing FINALIZE button to finalize

a disc:

Press the FINALIZE button during recording

pause: The screen shown in step 4 above will

appeal: Choose "YES", and then press the )_/||

button: Finalizing will start.

Finalizeddisc

Screen when viewed on DVD recorder/player

(DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW)

102

ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALIZED DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW

(DISC UNFINALIZE)

You can unfinalize the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder so

that additional recording can be done on it.

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Press the MENU button.

3Use tile I_1_/1'_/_/I'_/1_111 buttons to

choose "Unfinalize Disc" on the "Disc" menu

screen, and then press the I_/|| button.

The screen for verifying unfinalization will

appear.

4Choose "YES", and then press the I_/||

button.

The message showing that the disc is being

unfinalized will appear, and the disc will then

be unfinalized.

103

IOthers

DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY)

Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in tile order of recording

regardless of whether they are movies or stills. You can use the Disc Navigation screen to switch this

display to stills only or movies only.

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Press the MENU button.

3Use the 141_I/D,'_I/_I_I/

I'I"/I"/11 buttons to

choose "Category" on

the "Others" menu

screen, and then press

the I_/ll button.

4Specify the desired

option for display, and

then press the I_/ll

button. [ _0_rams _0_01S !

R_LAY

(When "PHOTO" is

specified)

All: To display all scenes, movies or stills,

in the order of recording.

VIDEO: To display only movies in the order of

recording.

PHOTO: To display only photos in the order of

recording.

When the Disc Navigation screen is finished,

"Category: All" will be restored.

PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY)

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Press the MENU button.

3 Use the 14NI/),1_1/'41_1/

I_1_/1_'/|| buttons to

choose "Repeat Play"

on the "Others" menu

screen, and then press

the I_/|| button.

4 Choose "On", and then press the I_'/|| button:

Playback will start.

Choose "Off" to cancel Repeat Play setting.

eWhen Repeat Play is set:

If one scene has been specified: When playback

of the last scene is finished, playback of all

scenes will repeat fi'om the first scene.

If the range for playback has been specified:

Playback of the scenes in that range will repeat.

•To release Repeat Play

Use one of the following 3 methods to release:

• Choose "Off" in step 4 above.

• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off

once.

• Press the DISC EJECT button to remove the

disc.

Note:

•Press the • button to terminate playback However

the Repeat Play setting will not be canceled

• Still images can atso be played back repeatedIy

• Repeat playback will not function when playback is

instructed from the recording pause status

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PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3 DISPLAY TV (TV type)

If you connect the DVD video 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.

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Press the MENU button.

3Use the I_I_I/IN_I/_/_II,'/I_/|| buttons to

choose "TV type" on the "Others" menu

screen, and then press the I_/|| button.

4Choose "4:3", and then press the I1_/|| button.

SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS)

If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback

pause status after each still is played back.

Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills.

1Pl_ss the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Pl_ss the MENU button.

3Use the I_I_I/IN_/_/IN_/I_/|| buttons to

choose "Slide Show", "Start", and then press

the I1_/|| button.

Note:

•With slide show, playback witl start from the first photo

on card regardless of the position of cursor or

whether you attempt to setect scenes.

• If you press the • button or turn the DVD video

camera/recorder off, Siide Show will be canceted

Start: Tostart a slide show

When playback is finished, the DVD video

camera/recorder will enter the playback

pause status at the final still.

Pl_ssing the • button will restore the Disc

Navigation screen.

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Viewing on TV Screen

CONNECTING TO A TV

Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as

follows:

o V,nputioutpu,ack f f t t Tov,deo,ood,o

b_ Red

AV/S input/output ca _ _)_White

(provided) __ _*_,Yellovv

* If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it

Note:

• Using S-VIDEO wilt deIiver clearer ptayback status • Insert the AV/S input/output cable plugs into jacks

• Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV straight: Obliquely inserting them could damage the

is turned down: Forgetting this may cause howling jacks.

from the TV speakers

Stereo Type with Stereo Type Monaural Type

S-VIDEO Jack

Red White _--'XJt e I

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VIEWING ON TV SCREEN

1Turn tile TV on and set tile input selector to

"VCR" whichever applicable Video input.

Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to

switch tile TV input.

2Turn tile DVD video camera/recorder on.

The image that the DVD video camera/

recorder is seeing will appear on the TV

screen.

You can also monitor the image on the LCD

screen or viewfinder of the DVD video

cam era /recorder.

3Perform playback, recording or editing.

You can perform playback, editing or editing

on Disc Navigation while checking on TV

screen.

Note:

• Adjust the volume of sound on TV

• The infrared remote control is useful when operating

the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an

image on TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi

VCR, the remote control may inadvertently operate

the VCR if it is near the DVD video camera/recorder.

To prevent this, set the remote control code of the

VCR to a position other than "VCR2"

•Information that the DVD video camera/recorder is

recording will appear on the TV screen: You can also

display onty part of information or switch off the

display Refer to '=SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)" on page 66,

and press the DISPLAY button to switch the display

status

• When copy-guarded disc is played back, no image witt

appear on TV screen

• If you use TV with wide mode (aspect ratio 16:9) and

set the TV to the wide mode, the entire Disc

Navigation display may not be displayed on the TV

screen. If this happens, release the wide mode setting

on TV (see the TV instruction manual for releasing the

wide mode)

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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:

and play it back. •When playing back disc on another device, the Disc

Navigation display will be different from the one on

See the instruction manual for DVD this DVD video camera/recorder

recorder/p]ayer. • Finalizing DVD-RW (VR-mode) may be necessary

• Do not insert a DVD-RW (VR-mode) that was

recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder into a

device that does not conform to DVD-RW (VR-mode):

Doing so may make the disc unusable.

PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW DISC

/Finalize a recorded DVD-RW (VF-mode)/

DVD-R disc.

You need to finalize a disc to play it back on

DVD recorder/player: See page 102.

No further data can be recorded on finalized

disc.

Note:

Use this DVD video camera/recorder to fieatize the

DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD video camera/

recorder

2Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player

and play it back.

See the instruction manual for DVD

recorder/player.

Note:

• Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc that

has not been finatized into any DVD recorder: The

disc may be unusable (except for devices that aIIow

playback of a DVD-R disc not finalized on this DVD

video camera/recorder).

• Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded

on another DVD recorder and not finalized, in this

DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will make the

disc unusable

• A recorded +RW is automatically finalized when it is

removed from the DVD video camera/recorder even if

you do not use the Disc Navigation function to finalize

it (p. 102) (auto-finalize) An aato-finaIized +RW can

be played back on a DVD recorder/player, etc, but no

DVD video menu wiII appear. To display the DVD

video menu on a DVD recorder/player, etc, finalize

the +RW using the Disc Navigation function before

playing it back on a DVD recorder/player, etc

• A +RW with a shorter recording time may not be

playable on a DVD recorder/player, etc if it has been

auto-finaIized. In this case, use the Disc Navigation

function to finalize the +RW

• DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW discs recorded on

this DVD video camera/recorder or other 8 cm DVD-

RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R discs can be ptayed back on

other DVD recorder/players or other devices

conforming to 8 cm DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW,

but playback on all DVD recorder/players is not

guaranteed.

• Ptayback may not be possible on some DVD recorder/

players, or it may depend on the recorded status of

DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW discs: In such

cases, play back the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/

+RW disc on this DVD video camera/recorder. Atso,

playback on DVD recorder/players may stop

momentarily between scenes

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Recording (Dubbing) Images

Before You Begin

•Before connecting this DVD video camera!recorder to another device,

be sure to turn both devices off

• Insert a recordable disc *l or card .2 into this DVD video camera/recorder

(see pages 23 and 25).

.I No photo can be recorded on DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW

*2 Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded

• If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another

device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC

adapter/charger

• If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control*

provided with the DVD video camera!recorder When recording an

image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR

to other than "VCR2"

* The remote control is not provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX35A

• No image can be recorded (dubbed) on the DZ-BX35A from another

video device

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE

You can record (club) images from other video devices to disc" or card in this DVD video camera/

recorder.

Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the

other video device as follows:

_ Signal flow

NNNI

* If you are using DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A, and the connected AV device has an S-VIDEO output jack,

you can connect the S-VIDEO jack of AV/S input/output cable

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1Set the input source on

tile DVD video camera/

recorder to "LINE (L

IN)".

Switch tile input

referring to "Input

Source" on page 64.

o_oo:oo

s:ooaM

Choose "S LINE" to input S-VIDEO signal.

2Turn on the connected device, and start

playback.

The picture will appear on the LCD screen or

viewfinder of this DVD video camera/

recorder.

3Press the REC button.

Recording will start on this DVD video

camera/recordel_

The operation of this line-input recording is

the same as for recording movie.

Press the PHOTO button when recording a

photo.

Note:

•With DZ-GX3300A/GX320OA/GX310OA, using S-

VIDEO witl enable you to record clearer images.

• Reduce the volume of externat input sound heard

from the built-in speaker: The loud volume may cause

noise to enter the recorded image.

• The recorded contents can be played back in the

same manner as when playing back camera images

recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.

• The "Input Source" setting will return to "CAMERA"

whenever DVD video camera/recorder is turned off

• Recording of most images is prohibited by the copy-

guard signal to protect the copyright, except for

images recorded on camcorders for personal

enjoyment "COPY PROTECTED" appears in these

images: They cannot be recorded on this DVD video

camera/recorder.

Typical copyright protected images include those of

DVD video, LD, recorded video tapes, some parts of

digital satellite broadcasts, etc.

• If a video signat that cannot be read by this DVD

video camera/recorder is present - even in images

recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment

without copy-guard signal - the input image may not

be recorded normally

• If the input signal is interrupted by switching the

channel on TV or switching the signal using video

selector, normal recording cannot be performed.

• No "copy-once" image can be recorded on this DVD

video camera/recorder even if a disc conforming to

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordabie Media) is

used.

• When recorded images are played back on PC, black

bands may appear at the top/bottom and on the left

and right of screen.

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RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES

You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder, on other video

devices.

Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another

video device as shown in the following figure: |

* If the video device to be connected has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect it to the DVD video camera/

recorder.

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2Select a scene to be played back.

3Set the channel of tile connected video device

to an external input.

4Press the playback (11_/||) button on this DVD

video camera/recorder and the record button

on connected device: Tile DVD video

camera/recorder will start playback and the

recorded device will record (dub) it.

Note:

• Using S-VIDEO will enable you to record clearer

images.

• Reduce the volume of external input sound heard

from the buitt-in speaker: The loud volume may cause

noise to enter the recorded image.

• It is recommended that you use Disc Navigation to

create a play Iist including the scenes to be dubbed

among the scenes recorded on this DVD video

camera/recorder (p 92).

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Software Provided

You can utilize on PC the videos and photos recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using tile

PC connection cable and software CD-ROM provided, or generally awtilable software.

The provided CD-ROM contains the following software for Windows and Macintosh:

Windows

lmageMixer 3

This allows you to import the images recorded 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.

You can also create a DVD-Video (DVD-RW/DVD-R) and DVD-VR (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW) by

importing the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC.

Macintosh

Pixe VRF Browser EX

This allows you to import the images recorded on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R loaded in the

DVD video camera/recorder into Macintosh as an MPEG file.

When importing an image, you can designate the import range.

lmageMixer VCD/DVD2

You can create a DVD-Video (DVD-RW/DVD-R) from the images imported into Macintosh

using Pixe VRF Browser EX.

Note:

•The software for Macintosh provided with this DVD video camera/recorder is not compatible with a +RW

• Finalize the DVD RW/DVD R recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder before using it on PC

• Youcannot create a DVDVR (DVD RAM/DVD RW) on the Macintosh software

• Since the audio format of the MPEG rite imported into Macintosh using PixeVRF Browser EX isAC3 audio, no

audiowill be played back even on QuickTime MPEG2 playback component and only video is played back

• The software provided with this DVD video camera/recorder cannot handle copyrightprotected DVDs such as

CPRM and CSS

The provided software can handle Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese

(simplified).

For explanation, this manual uses Windows XP screens for Windows and Mac OS X 10.4 screens for

Macintosh.

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Requirements of available PC

[When using Windows]

•OS: Windows <_2000 Professional SP3 or higher, XP Home Edition/XP Professional

*The provided software cannot be used on Windows ;_ 98 or Windows <_Me.

• Computer: IBM PC/AT compatible

• CPU: Intel _' Pentium :_)II1800 MHz or higher (Pentium _ 4, 1.7 GHz or higher is recommended)

*Operation is not guaranteed when the CPU is overclocked or dual CPU is used, or with a

Pentium ¢_compatible CPU other than those made by Intel ° and AMDCL

• Memory: Windows 2000: At least 128 MB (256 MB or more is recommended)

Windows XP: At least 256 MB (512 MB or more is recommended)

• Free space on hard disk: At least 300 MB (needed to install the application)

When creating a disc or disc images, free space three times that of disc

to be created will be required.

• Display that can show with at least 1024 x 768 pixels and 16 bits (High color)

• Graphics accelerator with VRAM of at least 4 MB, compatible with DirectX _ 9.0c or higher

• USB: At least one unused port is necessary for this product (USB2.0 is recommended)

[When using Macintosh]

• OS: Mac OS X (10.2.8, 10.3.4-10.3.9, 10.4.1-10.4.3)

* The provided software cannot be used on Mac OS X Server.

• CPU: iMac G4, iMac GS, iBook G4, PowerBook G4, PowerMac GS, eMac series, Mac mini

series or higher that is equipped with a USB2.0 port in standard

• Memory: At least 256 MB (512 MB or more is recommended)

• HDD: Free space needed for installation: Approx. 200 MB

Free space of at least ] GB is needed on startup disc during running of application.

When cleating a disc or disc images, free space three times that of disc to be created will

be required.

• At least 1024 x 768 pixels, at least 32,000 colors (full-color is recommended)

• Environment where QuickTime 6 or higher can operate

Note:

•You must have the administrator authority of the PC before installing software

• Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases:

When connected via USB hub

Muitiprocessor is not supported

• Even when your PC satisfies the above conditions of available PC malfunction may result or restriction in use

may occur depending on the combination of other software in PC or peripheral devices

• Operation is not guaranteed when using your customized PC

• Operation is not guaranteed on all PCs that satisfy the above recommended environment

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Installing Software

[When using Windows]

1Turn the PC on.

If you have been using the PC, terminate all

running software programs.

2lnsert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-

ROM drive of PC.

The installer will automatically start, and the

"Choose setting language" screen will

automatically appeal_

If the "Choose setting language" screen does

not appeal, use Windows My Computer or

Explorer to open the drive in which the CD-

ROM is located, and then double-click the

setup.exe icon in it. (Extension "exe" may not

appear depending on the PC used.)

3Choose the language to be installed.

Choose the language used with

lmageMixer 3, and then click "Next".

5Checking license agreement:

Carefully read the license agreement: If you

accept the contents, choose "I agree with all

the items of the license agreement", and then

click "Next".

CHck

Click i

4The "lmageMixer 3" installation screen will

appear: Click "Next".

6Choosing the installation destination:

If vou do not wish to chan_e the folder in

which the software is installed click "Next".

If vou wish re chan_e the foldez click

"Change", designate the installation location

and then click "Next".

Cheese De_lnah_ Loealmn

Click

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"7 Choosing video system:

The screen for setting the video system will

appear, and then click "Next".

Setup T_e BNm_

_lect _he _etlp _yp_ _h_t b_st uts yo_lr need. _N

mira

_leet e_ther according to t)_ vJde_ _ter_ of y_ur DVD_/_qe0.

Click

8 Executing installation:

The setups for installation are now complete.

Click "Install" to execute installation.

Re_d_" to ln_[_ll the Program I(lt_,_

Th_ _(zard i ready to begt_ in taH_tton. Ii_ _

m_lm

Click

After installation is finished, the screen for m

prompting restart will appear: Click "Finish" m

to restart the PC.

After restart, remove the CD-ROM from the

PC.

Installing the software is now complete.

Ctick

Note:

• After installation is finished, the instalIatJon of Direct X

may start depending on the PC used: In this case,

fotlow the instructions on screen to install Direct X

Important information for customers who use

Easy CD Creator 5 made by Roxio

Corporation:

If ImageMixer 3 provided with this DVD

video camera/recorder is installed, Easy CD

Creator 5 may not operate normall}_ The

screen shown below will appear after you

click "Install":

If you are using Easy CD Creator 5, click

"Yes", and do not install ImageMixer 3.

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[When using Macintosh]

1T.rntheMacintoshon,andinserttho

provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of

Macintosh.

2Double-click the DVDCAM3000 icon

displayed on desktop.

3Double-click the icon of "lmageMixer for

DVDCAM.pkg" displayed on screen.

The installer will start: Click "Continue".

4Checking license agreement:

The license agreement screen will appear.

Set the language to be used when installing

the software, and then carefully r_ad the

license agreement: If you agree with the

contents, choose "Continue". If you accept

the license agreement, click "I agree".

* Withthe provided software for Macintosh, the

language used with OS witl automatically be

iestaIted.

Setting language

when installing

5Choosing the installation destination and

type of installation:

Follow the instructions on screen for

operation: Installation will start.

6After installation is finished, the screen for

exit will appear: Click "Close".

The screen for installation will close and

installation will be complete: Remove the

CD-ROM.

CIick

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Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable

Use the provided PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC as shown

below. |

To PC connection

terminal

To0SBoon/ II termnat neet,on

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

• Before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, disconnect any cables or camera accessories (external

video flash, external microphone, etc) other than the PC connection cabte and AC adapter/charger

• When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, the ACCESS/PC indicator will fight green While a disc

is being accessed, the indicator wiII light or blink orange White an SD memory card is being accessed, the CARD

ACCESS indicator witt light or blink red

• When using Windows, the DVD video camera/recorder can be connected to a USB1 1 port of PC However, since

the data transfer speed is lower than when connecting to a USB20 port, lost frames may occur or the process

may take more time

• Read "Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/recorder to PC" on page 131

The power switch of this DVD video camera/recorder has two modes: Disc mode when it is set to

"_1' or "0 'J', and Card mode when it is set to "[i_}".

If you connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC via PC connection cable, the PC will

automatically recognize the DVD video camera/recorde]t After recognition is finished, it may be

prompted to restart the PC: In this case, follow the instruction and restart the PC.

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When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, the DVD video camera/recorder will be

recognized as a drive. The drive will appear on screen as follows:

[When using Windows]

If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC with its power switch set to "_" or "1_", 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 environment

used.)

DVDGAMERA <G_)

If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC with its power switch set to "tIN1",it will be

recognized as a removal disk, and a card set in the DVD video camera/recorder can be accessed.

(The drive name, such as G:, will depend on the software environment used.)

Removal disk (_,_)

[When using Macintosh]

If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to Macintosh USB port with the

power switch set to "_11" or "!'!", it will be recognized as a remowtl drive, and the

icon shown on the right will appear. (The shape of icon and drive name will depend

on the software environment used.)

If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to Macintosh USB port with the

power switch set to "tIN1",it will be recognized as a removal drive, and the icon

shown on the right will appear.

Double-click this icon: The contents of card can be checked.

(The shape of icon and drive name will depend on the software environment

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 video camera/recorder

• Ejection of disc using DISC EJECT button on DVD video camera/recorder

• Power off using power switch

A disc loaded in the DVD video camera/recorder can be ejected by operating the

PC.

• The disc and SD memory card can be replaced even though the DVD video camera/recorder is

turned off or it is not connected.

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eWhen removing disc m

[When using Windows]

Use Windows Explorer o1: My Conrputer to choose the drive icon of DVD video canrera/recorder.

Right-click the mouse.

--_ Choose "Eject".

The cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera/recorder will open.

lnsert another disc and close the cover: The disc will be recognized.

[When using Macintosh]

Place the drive icon of this DVD video camera/recorder (displayed on desktop) in Trash Box: The

cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera/recorder will open. Load another disc and

close the cover: The disc will be recognized.

eWhen removing SD memory card

[When using Windows]

Make sure that the SD memory card is not being accessed by the PC software on PC., and that the

CARD ACCESS indicator on DVD video camera/recorder (see page 7) is not lit or blinking, and then

renrove the SD nremory card from DVD video camera/l_corder.

The CARD ACCESS indicator may be lit or blinking for a while after a file in PC is written to the SD

memory card: Wait until the CARD ACCESS indicator goes out. It will sometimes take no less than a

few minutes.

[When using Macintosh]

Drag the removal drive icon (displayed on desktop) and place it in Trash Box. After making sure that

the icon disappears from desktop, remove the SD memory card front the card insertion slot of this

DVD video canrera/recorder.

Note:

• Donot use Exptorerto operate any video flies recorded on disc: Usethe provided software Do not use the PC to

delete any photos recorded on a DVD-RAM.

• Disc and card cannot simultaneously be accessed

USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT INTO PC

If you have a PC with the drive conforming to the disc used, and the application software, you can

directly insert the disc into the drive to use it.

Whether a disc conforms to the DVD drive will depend on the DVD drive: Use a DVD drive that

conforms to each disc.

Finalized DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW discs can be used with DVD-ROM drive (reading only).

Note:

• When writing images edited on PC to a brand-new DVD-RW, do not format the disc on DVD video camera/

recorder

• Some verticalIy installed and slot-in type drives on PC cannot accept an 8 cm disc

• An adapter that converts 8 cm CD to 12 cm diameter (for 8 cm CD) cannot be used for any 8 cm DVD-RAM/8 cm

DVD-RW/8cm DVD-R/8 cm +RW.

• If you use, on PC, a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder, finatize it on the DVD

video camera/recorder (see page 102).

• Some DVD-ROM drives cannot read a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder

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BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION (UNPLUGGING PC

CONNECTION CABLE)/CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH

[When using Windows]

1Before unplugging tile PC connection cable

from PC, terminate the application and then

click the "Hardware Removal" icon on task

tray at the bottom right of Windows screen.

2Choose "USB mass storage device". Tile drive

name (F:, etc.) will depend on the PC used.

3A message showing that "hardware removal"

is possible will appear.

Unplug the PC connection cable.

Ctick

[When using Macintosh]

When removing the DVD video camera/recorder from PC, choose the drive icon of DVD video

camera/recorder (disc or card), and choose "Eject" in the "File" menu.

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Using Software

See page ]26 when using Macintosh.

[When using Windows]

USING IMAGEMIXER 3

lmageMixer 3 allows you to capture 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 electronic instruction manual that can 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. See the electronic instruction manual for explanation on how to edit video files.

To start ImageMixer 3, double-click the ImageMixer 3 shortcut that was created when it was

installed.

* If there is no hnageMixer 3 shortcut on desktop, choose [Start] - [Programs] or tall programs] -

[PIXELA] - [hnageMixer 3] - [hnageMixer 3].

VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC USING PC

* A DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder must be finalized on this

DVD video camera/recorder.

1Insert a disc whose recorded images you wish

to play into the DVD video camera/recorder,

and connect the DVD video camera/recorder

to the USB port of PC.

2Start lmageMixer 3.

When lmageMixer 3 starts up, the launcher

shown below will appear: Click "Edit Video".

Ctick

3Click "Edit new video".

4The project setting screen will appear: Click

"OK".

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5 The screen for choosing the device to be read

will appear: Choose "Hitachi DVD CAM".

A list of devices that are built into or

connected to PC will appear: Choose "Hitachi

DVD CAM", and then click "Import".

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6Use the }mageMixer 3 Video Editor screen to

select a title/chapter you wish to play back,

and then click "Preview".

The image recorded on disc will appeal_

Select the title/chapter to be played back, and

then click "Preview": Playback will start.

Click the full-screen display button: A full-

screen image will appear. To exit the full-

screen displa}, double-click the screen.

Click "Eject" button to play back the images

on another disc. The cover of disc insertion

block on DVD video camera/recorder will

open: Remove the disc, and load another disc.

Click Full-screen display button

Note:

•When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to a

USB1.1 port of PC, the data transfer speed will be

insufficient, which could result in tost frames.

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CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC

You can use the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder to create a disc that can be

viewed 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.

1Insert a disc with the recorded images to be

saved into the DVD video camera/recorder,

and connect the DVD video camera/recorder

to a USB port of PC.

2Start lmageMixer 3.

W en lnra._eM]xer 3 starts up, the launcher

shown below will appear: Click "Author

DVD-Video'.

Click

3Click "Create New DVD'.

4Setting up project.

Set up a project. You can set up the

designated save location of edited contents

and image quality.

Be sure to choose "NTSC" for the video

system.

The "PAL" system is used in Europe.

After setting up the project, click the "OK"

button.

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5The screen for choosing the device to be read

will appear: Choose "Hitachi DVDCAM'.

A list of devices that are built into or

connected to PC will appear: Choose "Hitachi

DVDCAM', and then click "Import".

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6 Select the images from which you wish to

clvate a DVD-Video, and then click "hnport'.

The image recorded on disc will appeal_

Select tile chapter to be imported into PC, and

then click "Import": Importing into PC will

start.

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7 Click "Authoring" and create a DVD-Video

nrenu.

Clicking "Authoring" will display the editing

screen of DVD-Video menu. The video file

previously imported into PC will appear in

"Source". Choose the desired video file, and

click "Add titles": The video file will be

registered.

When using a video file imported into PC

using ImageMixer 3, click "File" to choose the

folder in which the video file will be stored.

If you wish to import images on another disc

after importing images on one disc, click the

"Eject" button. The disc insertion block of

DVD video camera/recorder will open:

Remove the disc, insert the other disc whose

recorded images you wish to import into the

DVD video camera/recordel? and then close

the disc insertion block. After a short while,

the images on the disc will appear: Perform

the same procedure to import the images.

When the images on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/

DVD-R/+RW are imported, the lvcording

date/time will not appear.

Note:

•To import all chapters in the title at once, ctick "Select

alt" in the editing menu atthe top of screen, and then

click "Import".

Click

Clicking "Theme" or "Set title menu" will

allow you to change the design of DVD-Video

nlenu.

Choose the type of disc to be created (8 cm/

12 cm/2-1ayer) using [Set] - [Configuration].

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• To import multipte chapters, click the desired chapters

while holding down the Ctrl key

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8Click "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 Ctick

Click the "Write" button: The screen for

setting write will appeal_ After checking the

settings, click "OK": Writing will start.

When write is complete, the drive will open

to _ject the DVD: Creation of an original DVD

is now finished.

Note:

•If you load a written DVD-RW in the write drive, the

dialog "Are you sure you want to delete the content of

disc?" will appear

Deteting the content of disc will erase all data on the

disc: Carefully check the contents of disc

Choosing "Yes" will display the screen for choosing

the disc erasure method: After checking it, click the

'OK" button. Once the contents on disc have been

deleted, the cover of disc insertion block on DVD

video camera/recorder wilt open. Close the cover

following the message instruction.

• If the disc contains a video file that does not conform

to DVD-Video format, the video will be re-encoded,

resulting ill deterioration of image quaIity

• If you execute "File" - "Save project", the halfway

operation status can be saved as a project file

Reading in this saved project file will allow you to

restart the operation from the saved status

• A project file wiII be saved in the project foIder that

was set in step 4 on page 123, and the rite name will

be automatically attached

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[When using Macintosh]

USING PIXE VRF BROWSER EX AND IMAGEMIXER VCD/DVD2

Pixe VRF Browser EX allows you to import the images oil DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded

on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC as an MPEG file. hnageMixer VCD/DVD2 allows you to

use the images imported by Pixe VRF Browser EX to create a DVD-Video (DVD-RW/DVD-R).

The following shows the basic operations of Pixe VRF Browser EX and lmageMixer VCD/DVD2.

Refer to the electronic instruction manuals that can be read on PC for detailed instructions of Pixe

VRF Browser EX and ImageMixer VCD/DVD2. See the electronic instruction manuals for the

detailed use method of each software program.

For Pixe VRF Browser EX, click "Hvlp" - "Pixe VRF Browser EX Help" while it is being started up.

For hnageMixer VCD/DVD2, click the question ? nrark at the top right of the folder select screen.

To start Pixe VRF Browser EX and ImageMixer VCD/DVD2, double-click the "Pixe VRF Browser EX

for DVDCAM" icon and "hnageMixerVCD/DVD2" icon in Macintosh HD (startup disk) -

"Applications" - "InrageMixer for DVDCAM'.

Note;

• The provided software cannot be used to burn a DVD-VR (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW): it is also incompatiblewith a

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IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R INTO PC

TO CREATE A DVD-VIDEO (DVD-RW/DVD-R)

You can use the images recorded on the DVD video canrera/recorder to create a disc that can be

viewed on DVD recorders/players.

Any DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder must be finalized.

/Connect the DVD video camera/recorder

with no disc loaded to a USB port of

Macintosh.

* If you connect the DVD video camera/

recorder while a disc is loaded, you will

have to remove the disc later.

2Start Pixe VRF Browser EX and choose the

drive.

Clicking the "Drive" icon will display the

drive select screen. Choose "HITACHI DVD-

RAM DZ-GBX3", and then click "OK". The

cover of disc insertion block on DVD video

camera/recorder will automatically open.

,._ Set a disc.

Set a disc whose recorded video file vou wish

to import in the DVD video camera/recordel,

close the cover of disc insertion block, and

then click "OK".

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4 Select the video file to be imported and save

it.

The scenes recorded on disc will appear.

Select the scene to be imported into

Macintosh and click "Save": The save setting

screen will appeal:

5Start lmageMixer VCD/DVD2, and set up the

files to be registered. B

Start hnageMixer VCD/DVD2 and click the

"DVD-Video" button.

Clicking "Save" after setting the save

destination, etc. will start import into

Macintosh.

If you wi_h to import the contents of another

disc after importing is finished, click "Eject"

on drive icons: The cover of disc insertion

block on DVD video camera/recorder will

open so that you can replace the disc.

To import photos recorded on DVD-RAM,

click the PHOTO button: The photos on disc

will appear. Select the desired photo(s) and

click "Save photo".

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Note:

• No Video CD can be created or played back on this

DVD video camera/recorder And no writing to +RW/

+R is possible when creating a DVD-Video

6Designate the folder in which the video file to

be registered is stored.

Select the folder that you designated to save

video files, and then click "Add".

Click "Options" to choose the type of disc (8

cm or 12 cm) to create a DVD-Video.

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When importing video files is complete, start

hnageMixer VCD/DVD2 to create a DVD-

Video using the imported files.

Note:

•When using images on ImageMixer VCD/DVD2, set

the video saving format to "Program stream"

• When importing the images on a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW

(VR-mode), you can use the MPEG editor to

designate the import range

• When importing the images on a DVD-RW (VR-

mode)/DVD-R, click the "Chapter" tab to select the

image

• If you double-click an MPEG file imported by Pixe

VRF Browser EX on Finder, Pixe VRF Browser EX

will start, but it cannot handle the imported MPEG file

Use the imported MPEG file on ImageMixer VCD/

DVD2

Be sure to choose "NTSC" for the video

systenr.

The "PAL" system is used in Europe.

After setting the option, click the "OK"

button, and then click "Next".

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Selecting save destination folder

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'7 Cre _tin,- a DVD-Video menu:

Then edit the DVD-Video menu: You can set

up the menu style, change the thumbnail to

be displayed, and add a menu BGM.

After editing the menu screen, click "Next".

Ctick

8 Checking playback:

The playback check screen will appear so that

you can confirm the DVD images to be

created. After playback check is finished, click

"Next".

9 Writing to disc:

The screen for writing to disc will appeal_

Check "Creat_ disc", perform setting for

write, e.g., choosing DVD write drive.

Clicking the "Write" button will display the

message "Set a blank media in DVD drive".

Set a blank DVD-RW/DVD-R into the drive,

and then click "OK".

The screen for setting write will appear: After

checking the settings, click "OK".

CIick

Note:

•If you toad a written DVD-RW in the write drive, a

dialog '=Are you sure you want to delete the contents

of disc?" will appear

Deleting the content of disc witl erase alt data on the

disc: Carefully check the content of disc.

Once the contents on disc have been deleted, the

cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera/

recorder witl open. Close the cover following the

message instruction

• If the disc contains a video fite that does not conform

to DVD-Video format, the video wilI be re-encoded,

resulting in deterioration of image quality.

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Viewing Images recorded on Disc using PC

•Playing back DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW

You can use a DVD recorder/player to play back a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW recorded and

finalized on tile DVD video camera/recorder.

1. Load the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW to be played back in the DVD video camera/

recorder.

2. Connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a USB port of Macintosh.

3. Tile DVD recorder/player will automatically start:

Start playback.

Note:

•When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to Macintosh for playback on a DVDplayer, etc, the screen for

setting the drive region code will appear: Set the region code that matches your local area

•Playing back DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode)

A DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-nrode) recorded on the DVD video camera/]_corder cannot be played

back, since the OS is not compatible with its playback. You can view images on Pixe VRF Browser

EX, but no audio will be played back.

•Playing back MPEG files imported by Pixe VRF Browser EX

You can play back MPEG files imported into PC using Pixe VRF Browser EX, on the playback check

screen of InrageMixer VCD/DVD2, after registering them on ImageMixer VCD/DVD2.

Since the audio format of the MPEG file imported into Macintosh using Pixe VRF Browser EX is AC3

audio, no audio will be played back even on QuickTime MPEG-2 playback component and only

video is played back.

Note:

•Normal playback may not be possible depending on the disc recorded status

•Handling photos

Photos are recorded on a DVD-RAM or SD memory card in this DVD video camera/recorder in

JPEG format: Use the application that conforms to the JPEG images.

The following shows how to import photos into PC:

With DVD-RAM

You can use Pixe VRF Browser EX to import photos into PC. See steps 1-4 on page 126 and 127 for

how to import using Pixe VRF Browser EX.

With SD memory card

Insert an SD memory card with photos recorded into the DVD video camera/recorder, and

connect it to PC.

A renroval drive icon will appear on desktop: Double-click the icon to display the contents on

caFd.

The photos recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder are stored in "DCIM" - "100*HPNXI"

folder on card: Drag and drop them to PC to import them.

*The number may be different if the card was recorded on another DCF conforming device.

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Uninstalling Software

[When using Windows]

Use "Control Panel" to open "Add or Remove Applications", choose the application to be

uninstalled from tile displayed list of applications, and then click the "Change/Remove" button.

Note:

•After uninstalling software be sure to restart the PC

• Administrator authority is required for uninstallation

[When using Macintosh]

Manually move the following folders/files installed to Recycle Bin:

/Application/lmageMixer for DVDCAM

/User/Library/Preferences/IMxVCDDVD2Preference_HT

/User /Library/Pre ferences /ImageMixerVCDDVD2.plist

/User/Library/Preferences/com.PIXELA.Pixe VRF Browser EX for DVDCAM.plist

/Library/Receipts/ImageMixer for DVDCAM.pkg

Note:

• UseP will depend on the Iogin user name

• Administrator authority is required for uninstallation

• PC Software Support Center number

PIXELA CORPORATION

+1-800-458-4029 (Toll-free)

+1-213-341-0163

URL:http:/ /www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html

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Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/

recorder to PC

Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder when connecting it to

PC:

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.

Do not unplug cables while the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is being accessed from

PC:

If the PC connection cable (provided) or power cable is unplugged while the ACCESS/PC or

CARD ACCESS indicator is blinking, important recordings will be lost: If data is being written to

disc, the disc will then be unusable.

Before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, disconnect any cables or camera

accessories (external video flash, external microphone, etc.) other than the PC connection

cable and AC adapter/charger.

Use a reference of approx. 30 minutes at approx. 86°F (30°C) or less for operation when

connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC.

If the temperature of the DVD video camera/recorder is too high, writing or reading on the DVD

video camera/recorder may be faulty. And note that, if an error occurs during writing to a DVD-R,

the disc will no longer be usable.

Take care that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder is not too high.

Fade, skip or thumbnails set on the DVD video camera/recorder will not be reflected in the

provided software.

If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected via USB hub or to a USB port on PC front

panel or keyboard, the DVD video camera/recorder may not be recognized by PC: If this

happens, connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a USB port on PC rear panel.

If the DVD video camera/recorder power is off, it cannot be connected to PC.

Do not use PC application to finalize a DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded on this DVD video camera/

recorder: Doing so will make the disc unusable. The disc will become unusable.

Data may be readable or writable from/to the DVD video camera/recorder using software other

than that provided with the DVD video camera/recorder, but Hitachi does not guarantee the

operation.

If the PC is started from suspend (or sleep or standby) with the DVD video camera/recorder

connected to the PC, the DVD video camera/recorder may not be recognized: Disconnect the

DVD video camera/recorder from PC once, and restart the PC.

Multiple DVD video camera/recorders cannot be simultaneously connected to PC.

DVD discs created on the software provided with this DVD video camera/recorder can be

played on DVD recorders/players, etc. that conform to each individual disc, but playback on

all devices is not guaranteed. They may not be playable, depending on the playback device

and/or disc recorded status.

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Introduction to Optional Accessories

CAMERA ACCESSORIES

Video flash (DZ-FLH3) .1

Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1) .2

Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1)*2

Step-up ring (DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX3200A/BX35A, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-GX3100A)

•When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory

.1 Unavailable for DZ-GX3100A/BX35A

*2 You will need the optional step-up ring when attaching these lenses to the DZ-GX3200A/GX3100A/BX35A

With the DZ-GX3200A, be sure to remove the lens hood at the front of lens before attaching the lens

POWER SUPPLY

Battery (DZ-BP7SW)*

Battery (DZ-BP14SW)

* Unavailabte for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A

Refer to the catalog for details.

Tile models and specifications of tile optional accessories shown on this page are subject to change,

and their production may be discontinued.

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Trouble Messages

A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If a message

appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action.

Messages are arranged in alphabetical order.

(I) 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. Repair all

data now?

(I) Disc is not

formatted. Format the

disc now?

(2) Disc Format. Select

record format.

(Displayed only when

DVD-RW is used.)

Auto finalizing...

Plaese wait...

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). Selecting "YES" wilt automatically repair the video file, but

even if "NO" is selected, the same message will appear when the

DVD video camera/recorder is turned on next time. (Do not

remove the disc while the DVD video camera/recorder is

recognizing it: Ignoring this wilt deactivate the file repair function.)

Follow the instructions on screen, taking note of the following

cautions:

• Repair will normally be complete in several minutes, but it may

take longer (up to one hour).

• Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video

camera/recorder when repairing data: Repair is not possible

using a battery. If a battery has been attached, turn the power

switch off once, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then start

repairing.

• Data may not be repaired, depending on the timing when

power was turned off.

• Data may not be repaired normally if data recorded on another

recorder is mixed in.

• The repaired data may be different from the original recorded

content because of partial deletion of defective portion.

• Since the date/time for repair is added to the repaired data

(only the corrected portion for partial repair), the original date/

time information wil! be lost.

• Since all movies, and then al! stills, are repaired, the order of

recorded contents will be lost in case of message (2) (3) only.

• See "1 on page 138.

A DVD-RW/+RW that was initialized by PC and not initialized for

camera use is inserted.

This message will appear with a +RW when it is removed after

recording, or the last recorded scene was deleted. The auto- I08

finalized +RW can be played back on a DVD recorder/player.

Cannot combine scene. Unless consecutive scenes are selected, they cannot be

combined. 81

Cannot combine scene Scenes in different programs (different recording dates) cannot

of multiple programs, be combined. Create a Ptaylist first, and then combine such

Create PlayList first, scenes on the playlist. 81

and then combine

scenes.

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Cannot combine. Select only movies and combine them.

Deseiect PHOTO 8I

scenes.

Cannot combine. Select Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined, and then

multiple scenes, combine them. 8I

Cannot delete scenes. This may occur when scene that was edited for division, etc. is to

be deleted. 79, 81

Combine the divided scenes, and then delete them.

Cannot divide scene. This message will appear when the scene is extremely short 80

because division, etc. was repeated.

Cannot execute. This message wil! appear if you attempt to combine or move

Change display scenes with "Category: VIDEO or PHOTO" specified. I04

category to ALL.

Cannot execute. Division or change in thumbnail was executed when multiple

Unselect multiple scenes were selected. 75

scenes.

Cannot read disc. Error occurred while the disc was being recognized. Make sure

Check dirt/crack/both- that there is no scratch or dirt on disc, that the surface/back of I0, 38

sides contrary/inserted disc is not reversed, and that the disc is firmly pushed against the

correctly, turntable. See *3 and *4 on page I39 for troubleshooting.

CANNOT RECORD • This message will appear when the PHOTO button is pressed

PHOTOS with the power switch set to "4m".

• You cannot record still image on DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc 23, I52

(recordable of still images from PC). Use DVD-RAM disc to

record still images.

CANNOT RECORD This message will appear when the REC button is pressed with 42

VIDEO the power switch set to "1_1"or "r_"

Cannot replace The thumbnail of a still cannot be changed.

thumbnail on PHOTO Select a movie. 84

scenes.

Cannot select any more The maximum number of selectable scenes is 999. 87

scenes.

CANNOT SLEEP

MODE

The DVD video camera/recorder can enter the sleep/restart

status only from the recording pause status. The following

conditions apply:

• No disc or card is loaded.

• The disc or card has no remaining space.

• The power switch is set to "1_1"with a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/

DVD-R/+RW.

Remaining space is only enough to record less than 10 stills.

Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card.

• The card terminals may be dirty: Wipe off dirt, and try the card

again, or use another card.

• Data other than still image may be included: Use another card.

Was the card formatted on PC? Was formatting interrupted

midway? When using the card on this DVD video camera/

recorder, choose "YES" and format it.

CARD ALMOST FULL 79, I00, I53

Card error has

occurred. 25

Card error has

occurred. 99

Format the card now?

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Card error has The card may be damaged: Use another card.

occurred. 25

Formatting is not

complete.

Card error has

occurred. Keep card 26, 31

inside & restart.

Card full.

79, 153

Card is not formatted.

Format the card now? 99

CHECK DISC

25, 100

Control Information

Error. I0I

COPY PROTECTED

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DISC ACCESS 4I, 42

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Disc error has occurred.

Finalizing is not I02

complete.

Disc error has occurred.

Format the disc now?

Disc error has occurred.

Formatting is not

complete. 10, 99

Card error could have occurred during editing of scenes. Turn off

the DVD video camera/recorder with the card being used inside,

connect the AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video

camera/recorder again.

Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card.

No more recording on this card can be done: Delete unnecessary

stills or use another card.

Was the card formatted on PC? When using the card on this DVD

video camera/recorder, choose "YES" and format it.

A disc unusable on this DVD video camera/recorder may have

been inserted or the disc may be damaged.

Make sure that the type of disc is correct, and make sure that the

disc is not write-protected.

Mismatch may occur between the recorded image and scene

information.

Update the control information.

• Use anotherdisc.

• See *3 and *4 on page I39.

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.

The recorded scene is being stored on disc.

This DVD video camera/recorder is verifying whether the correct

disc has been inserted.

Wait until the message disappears, and you can start to use the

DVD video camera/recorder.

• Disc error occurred during finalizing, and finalizing failed.

Replace the disc.

• See *3 on page 139.

• Has the disc been initialized on PC? Has initializing the disc on

PC been interrupted?

Choose "YES" and initialize the disc when using it on this DVD

video camera/recorder. Initializing the disc wil! erase all data on

it.

• See *2 on page 139.

The disc may be dirty.

Remove the disc and wipe off fingerprints, dust, etc. before

reusing it, or use another disc.

This message may also appear if you insert a disc for which

formatting was interrupted midway. In this case, use another disc.

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Disc error has occurred. Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes.

Keep disc inside & Turn off the DVD video camera/recorder with the disc being used 26

restart, in it, connect AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video

camera/recorder again. Repair of scenes wil! be tried.

Disc error has occurred. This message wil! appear when disc error occurred during

Unfinalizing is not unfinalization, and unfinalizing disc failed. Replace the disc. 103

complete.

Disc error has occurred. • Use another disc.

• See *3 and *4 on page I39. I0, 24

• Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing

done on some device other than this DVD video camera/

recorder. 99

Initialize the disc or use another disc.

• initializing the disc will erase al! data on it.

Disc full. Cannot Delete unnecessary scenes before using this disc, or use another 79

execute, 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.

Disc has no PtayList. Switching of play list was selected with no play list stored. 93

Disc includes protected The disc may be software protected from a device other than this

scenes. Delete scenes? DVD video camera/recorder. To release this case, use a device

that has executed software-protect.

Disc is full. Cannot add The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be

control info. entered, so the control information for generating thumbnails 79, 81

cannot be added.

Combine several scenes or delete them.

Disc is not formatted. • Has the disc been initialized on a PC?

Format the disc now? Choose "YES" and initialize the disc when using it on this DVD

video camera/recorder. Initialization wi!l delete al! data on the 99

disc.

• See*2on page I39.

Disc must be finalized • This message will appear if you remove a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/

before it can be played DVD-R that has not been finalized from the DVD video camera/

back on DVD player or recorder. 108

DVD recorder. • See *5 on page I39.

Drive overheat. Please The temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder is too

retry later, high, and reading or writing of the data on disc may not be

)efformed normally. 3I

Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and wait for a while. The

temperature wil! be effectively decreased if the DVD video

camera/recorder is placed in a weIFventilated spot.

DVD-R* Disc, 16:9 With DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc, the setting of I6:9

mode cannot be mode will not be possible when the Video mode is STD. 63

changed, when Video * "DVD-RW(VF)" will appear when using a DVD-RW (VF-mode),

mode is STD. "+RW" witlappear when using a +RW.

DVD-R* Disc, input Once a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc has been recorded in

Source cannot be the I6:9 mode, the input source wilt not be changeable. 63

changed. * "DVD-RW(VF)" will appear when using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)

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DVD-R* Disc, Video With DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc, the movie quality mode

mode and t6:9 mode and I6:9 mode once used for recording cannot be changed. 63

cannot be changed. * "DVD-RW (VF) '_will appear when using a DVD-RW (VF-mode).

DVD-RAM disc. Finalize This message will appear if you press the FINALIZE button with a

is not required. DVD-RAM loaded in this DVD video camera/recorder. No I02

finalization is necessary for a DVD-RAM.

END OF DISC The disc is full.

You cannot record on this disc any more. Prepare another disc or 79

delete unnecessary movie scenes from this disc.

Error occurred. Please • Abnormality has occurred with the DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW

replace disc or format disc to be repaired. Initialize the disc before using it, or use the 99

disc. another disc. Initializing the disc wilt erase all data on it.

• See *2 on page 139.

Error occurred. Please An abnormality occurred with a DVD-R disc to be repaired.

replace disc. Replace the disc.

Finalize may not be This message will appear when power is supplied again and the

complete. Finalize again disc is reinserted after power was shut off during finalization due I02

now? to a power failure, etc. Choose "YES" if you wish to be sure

finalizing is performed.

It is unrecordable on The inserted card cannot be used in this DVD video camera/

this card. recorder: Use another card. 25

JPEG files related to This message will appear when stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc

scenes are not found, using a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder are to

be copied to card.

NO DISC This message may appear when the DVD video camera/recorder

or disc is moved from a cold place to a warm place.

Condensation has occurred on the camera/recorder lens or DVD- 6

RAM drive. Do not remove the disc; leave the DVD video camera/

recorder turned off in a place as dry as possible for 1 - 2 hours.

The disc has not been inserted. 38

Insert it.

The disc is not inserted correctly.

Push the disc against the turntable at the center until a click is

heard. 38

See *3 and *4 on page 139.

Is the disc surface/bottom reversed?

Check the surface/bottom of disc, and reinsert it correctly. 38, 39

No more scenes. • All scenes are deleted from the play list.

PlayList was deleted. • Since a play list with no scenes cannot be supported by 95, 96

specifications, a play tist from which all registered scenes have

been deselected will be deleted.

PlayList over limit. An attempt was made to create new play list or copy ptay list,

even though limit specified for play lists in the video recording 92

standard had already been stored.

Same scenes on Play • This will appear when scenes are to be deleted.

List will be deleted. • When a play list exists on disc, an attempt to delete scenes in 79

Delete scenes? program will display this message. (This message will not

appear if you deselect scenes from play list.)

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Scenes over limit. The number of scenes entered in play list has reached the limit

Cannot add scenes, that can be entered. 92, 96

Delete several scenes.

Scenes over limit. The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be

Cannot divide scene, entered. 92, 96

Delete several scenes.

Stop processing The • button was pressed to stop processing of multiple scenes. --

There was no scene This message will appear if you try to delete multiple scenes on

which can be deleted. Disc Navigation when all the selected scenes have been locked. 79, 86

Release the lock on scenes before executing deletion.

The disc is finalized. This message will appear if you press the FINALIZE button with a

Finalize is not required, finalized DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW loaded in this DVD video camera/ 102

recorder. Finalizing the disc is not necessary.

This disc cannot be A disc that cannot be used on this DVD video camera/recorder

used. Please replace has been loaded. Check the type of disc. 25

disc.

This disc is recorded by

the PAL system. Please

replace disc.

UNFORMAT DISC

Use AC adapter/

charger.

Use AC adapter/

charger.

Turn off power.

Write protected.

Check card.

Write protected.

Check disc.

This DVD video camera/recorder can use only discs recorded on

the NTSC system. A disc recorded on the PAL system cannot be

used on this DVD video camera/recorder.

The disc is not initialized or it is damaged.

If this message appears, be sure to initialize the disc on this DVD

video camera/recorder before using it.

Reinitializing even a disc used on this DVD video camera/

recorder may be necessary (initializing witl erase all recorded

contents on disc). If this message appears, try to initialize the

disc. If the same message still appears, the disc may be

damaged: Use another disc.

See *2 on page 139.

Finalization is not possible when the DVD video camera/recorder

is powered by a battery: Use the AC adapter/charger for

finalization.

Scene cannot be repaired when the DVD video camera/recorder

is powered by a battery.

If the AC adapter/charger is unavailable in handy place, remove

the disc, use the opposite side, or use another disc. To repair the

removed disc, insert the disc into the DVD video camera/recorder

afterwards, and connect the AC adapter/charger.

A card with the erase prevention switch locked is inserted: Unlock

the switch.

• A write-protected disc is inserted.

• Release the write-protect using the Disc Navigation menu.

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• This naessage may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded

disc is recognized immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use

the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean off tile dirt before using it.

• This naessage may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not repair the disc; turn

the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.

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• If the repair message appears when you turn tile DVD video camera/recorder on from off with a

disc loaded after recording on it, choose repail:

• If the repair message appears when recording and playback are normally possible with another

disc - and no condensation occurs and the disc is not dirty - choose repail:

• This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. In this case, do not initialize the disc:

Remove it and then use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean off the dirt before using it.

• This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not initialize the disc;

turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.

• Initialization will delete all data on disc.

• This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. Remove the disc and then use the

provided disc cleaning cloth to clean off the dirt before using it.

• This message may also appear when condensation occurs. Wait until the DVD video camera/

recorder dries out, and then turn it on again.

• This message will appear when a single-sided disc is inserted in reverse. Reinsert the disc correctly.

(Insert the disc with the label printed surface facing the outside.)

• Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc that has not been finalized into any DVD

recorder: The disc may be unusable (except for devices that allow playback of a DVD-R disc not

finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder).

Troubleshooting

Check to see the following before asking for a repai_ 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

Battery cannot be

charged.

Battery weakens fast.

Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?

Charge the battery at 50 - 86°F (I0 - 30°C).

Is the battery abnormally hot?

Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge

it.

Is the DC power cord connected to AC adapter/charger? Unplug

it.

Has the battery been unused for a long time?

Remove the battery, and then reattach it. If the battery is still not

charged, it may be dead: Purchase a new one.

• If the battery does not charge after you try the above four

procedures, it may be dead: Purchase a new battery.

Are you using the DVD video camera/recorder where the

temperature is low?

A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP07PW/DZ-BP14SW/

DZ-BP7SW) may be discharged sooner than usual at low

temperatures. Keep extra batteries on hand.

Battery may be dead.

The performance of battery will deteriorate if it is used for an

extended period of time or frequently: Purchase a new battery.

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The CHARGE indicator

on AC adapter/charger

is blinking.

Power turns off

immediately after being

turned on.

When power is turned

on, the LCD screen will

turn on and off.

The ACCESS/PC

indicator is blinking,

even though nothing is

displayed on LCD

monitor screen.

Power goes off

unexpectedly.

Power cannot be turned

off.

Even if the DVD video

camera/recorder is off,

opening the cover will

cause the ACCESS

indicator to blink.

Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?

Charge the battery in environment where the temperature is 50 -

86°F (I0 - 3O°C).

The battery has possibly discharged excessively. Continue

charging: After a while, the battery will be charged to the

specified voltage, and the CHARGE indicator will light. Then the

battery charge wil! be completed normally.

Is battery charged?

Charge it.

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. To

restart recording in this case, set the power switch to "OFF" and

then set it to "_,1_".You can also specify "Power Save: Off" to stop

automatic power off.

Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press

the RESET button of DVD video camera/recorder: Reattach a

power supply to DVD video camera/recorder before turning it on

again.

The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn on to

recognize a disc: Closing the cover wil! automatically turn the

DVD video camera/recorder off.

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During recording

Pressing the REC or

PHOTO button will not

start recording.

25, 3I, 86,

I00, I10

• is input image copy-guarded?

• is a finalized disc in the DVD video camera/recorder?

• is proper type of disc or card inserted?

• is power switch set to match the recording medium?

When using DVD-RAM disc.

- When using SD memory card: Set to "_ib.

• is the disc protected or the card locked?

• Does disc or card have remaining recording space?

Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it?

Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc.

is some other AV device directly connected to the video/audio

input/output jack of this DVD video camera/recorder?

if the AV device is connected via several other devices, such as

AV selector, the video signal may not be transmitted incorrectly.

in such a case, reduce the number of devices through which the

video signal is transmitted, or connect AV device directly.

Are you attempting to record image from video game or PC?

From some video games or PCs, image cannot be recorded on

this DVD video camera/recorder.

Has brightness of LCD screen been adjusted?

Stop recording and adjust the brightness.

is the DVD video camera/recorder being used outdoors?

Use the viewfinder. When using LCD monitor, adjust its angle so

that LCD screen is not exposed to direct sunlight.

Did you press the LCD monitor or the area around it?

if the LCD monitor is pressed, some unevenness will occur.

Release your hand and leave the LCD monitor for a while:

Normal display wilt be restored.

is it difficult to use auto focus with your subject?

Focus manually.

Does "MF" appear?

The DVD video camera/recorder is set to manual focus. Focus

the subject manually, or release manual focus.

is the diopter control correctly adjusted if you are using the

viewfinder as a monitor?

Adjust the diopter control.

in cases other than the above, set the power switch to "OFF", and

then set it to "4m", "1_1"or "[_1" again.

Repair is only possible when the DVD video camera/recorder is

insert another disc: The removed disc can later be repaired by

connecting the AC adapter/charger.

Recording starts but I0

stops immediately.

I09

LCD screen is hard to 36

see.

Unevenness appears on

LCD monitor screen.

Focus is not correct. 54

An error message for

repair appears. 26

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During playback

Recognition of disc is

not complete.

Pressing the playback

button wilt not start

playback.

Is disc dirty?

Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean it.

Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD

video camera/recorder?

Playback of image recorded on devices other than this DVD video

camera/recorder may be impossible on this DVD video camera/

recorder.

Has scene been edited on a device other than this DVD video

camera/recorder?

If a scene recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is edited

on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder, playback

may not be possible on this DVD video camera/recorder.

Is TV input selector set correctly?

Some TVs have multiple video input jacks. Check whether the

correct input was selected on TV to match the connected jacks. If

the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to VCR, set its

input selector to "external input (LINE)".

Is the DVD video camera/recorder connected to TV correctly?

Check the connections.

Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it?

Clean the disc.

Was the image input from analog VCR (VHS, 8 mm) and

recorded?

The problem may be improved if a VCR equipped with TBC

circuit is used for playback.

Was recording of external input made with "Frame" specified?

Specify "Field" for "PHOTO Input" in record functions setup.

Is the TV volume control set correctly?

Adjust TV volume control, and be sure to adjust the volume on

TV.

Was the image recorded from AV input/output jack with

interference?

Record image with no noise or disturbance.

No playback picture

appears on TV screen.

107

106

Playback picture is

momentarily interrupted. 10

Poor playback picture.

Playback picture is

greatly distorted. 65

No sound

107

Disc Navigation

thumbnails do not

appear.

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Photos on card cannot

be played back.

This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data

recorded on SD memory card in other digital cameras conforming

to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The

range of image data normally playable on this DVD video

camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal × 60

vertical to 4000 horizontal × 3000 vertical, if the pixel data is

outside this range, blue thumbnails will appear (thumbnails* in

the figure), meaning the image is unplayable.

Fig. 1

Even when the number of pixets is within the above range,

playback may not be possible, depending on the recording status

of the digital cameras used.

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is an integrated image

file format of digital cameras: Image files can be used on al!

digital devices conforming to DCE

When playing back a still, "Playback." will appear: Stills with a

large number of pixels will take some time to appear.

It will take some time to

play back photos on

card.

When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC:

No drive icon appears The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on. 31

on PC. Check the power supply.

Turn PC off and then disconnect the PC connection cable. Turn

PC on again, and then use the PC connection cable to connect

the DVD video camera/recorder to PC.

Make sure the PC connection cable is completely plugged into

this DVD video camera/recorder.

Error occurs in playback if error occurs with USB connection, the transfer rate is not

of DVD video camera/ sufficient. It is recommended that you use a USB terminal 113

recorder on PC. conforming to USB2.0 when connecting the DVD video camera/

recorder.

Application is not Turn the PC and DVD video camera/recorder off, and try again.

normally run on PC.

Error occurs during The temperature of DVD video camera/recorder is too high due

writing to disc. to continuous operation.

Disconnect the DVD video camera/recorder from PC once,

remove the disc from the DVD video camera/recorder, and then

turn it off. After a few moments, connect them again and write to

a brand-new disc.

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Transfer of images

stops.

DVD drive built into PC

cannot be used after the

_rovided software has

been installed.

Error appears when

starting DVD-

ImageMixer 3.

Movies are not

recognized by

application in PC.

The DISC EJECT

button is not valid when

the DVD video camera/

recorder is connected to

PC.

No sound is heard when

an MPEG file imported

into Macintosh is played

back on Quick Time

with an MPEG 2

playback component

adopted.

When the time stamp of

file in DVD-RAM is

viewed on PC, it is

different from the actual

recording time.

Connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another USB terminal

of PC. If your PC is a desktop type, it is recommended that you

use USB terminal on the back of PC. ffyou are using USB2.0

extended card, it is also recommended that you install the newest

version driver provided by each USB2.0 card maker.

Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it?

Clean the disc.

This problem may be solved if you update the DVD editing/

creating software of your PC. m

Make sure that your PC display adapter (video card) conforms to

DirectX9.0c. 113

Make sure the power switch of this DVD video camera/recorder is

set to "411"or "1"1". 3I

While the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC, use

Explorer to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon

and execute "Eject".

Since an MPEG file imported into Macintosh using Pixe VRF

Browser EX uses the audio format of AC3 audio, no audio will be

played back even if the Quick Time MPEG-2 playback component

is introduced: Only video wil! be played back. Use (mageMixer

VCD/DVD2 for playback.

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.

If you are editing a video file whose contents are different from

those of project setting, it may take some time, since the entire

video file must be re-encoded. Reconfirm the project setting.

It will take some time to

save a video edited on

the video editor of

Image Mixer 3.

"Hardware Removal" Exit Windows ® once, and then disconnect the DVD video

results in error, camera/recorder. If your PC uses Windows ® 2000 Professional,

the problem may be solved if you install Windows ® 2000 SP3 or

later.

No USB HS (high Make sure that you have already installed the driver provided with

speed) connection even the USB2.0 card.

when USB2.0 card is You will need to install the driver provided by USB2.O card maker

used. in order to operate the USB2.0 card at HS (high speed).

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Miscellaneous

No DVD video camera/ (s a fully charged battery attached?

recorder operation. (s the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC outlet? 26, 27

Power does not come I47

on, or no operation

occurs by pressing

button.

The date and time are

incorrect. 33

Pressing the SLEEP/

RESTART button wil! 43

not set to the sleep/

restart standby status.

No scene can be

deleted. 75, 79

Disc cannot be

removed.

(Cover will not open.)

Execute system reset (press the RESET button).

Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to impact?

The DVD video camera/recorder could be damaged. Consult your

dealer.

Has the DVD video camera/recorder been left unused for a long

period of time?

The internal backup memory battery may be discharged:

Charge it.

• is the proper disc or card loaded?

• Does the disc or card have remaining free space?

• is the DVD video camera/recorder now playing back?

• is Disc Navigation screen displayed?

is the cursor placed on the scene to be deleted?

If the selected scene (framed in red) exists, that scene will be

deleted even if you use yellow cursor to select any scene. Check

the colors of cursors and bar graph on the thumbnail screen.

Did you detach the battery or AC adapter/charger before setting

the power switch to "OFF"?

is the battery charged?

Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter/charger, and then

press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc.

Did the DVD video camera/recorder turn off because the battery

remaining level ran out?

Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter/charger, set the

power switch to "OFF", and then press the DISC EJECT button to

remove the disc.

is the remote control pointed at the infrared recewer 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. Adjust the

place or angle of the DVD video camera/recorder.

is there battery in the remote control?

Also check the polarities of battery. The battery could be dead:

Try replacing it.

is the DVD video camera/recorder powered?

Turn it on.

is disc correctly inserted?

Was disc inserted from wrong direction?

Remove the disc and then reinsert it.

Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, and then

turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.

DVD video camera/

recorder cannot be 22

operated from remote

control.

Disc cover cannot be

closed. 38

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Operating sound is

heard cyclically.

Some vibrations are felt

or slight sound is heard

from mechanism.

• No operation can be

performed because

the ACCESS/PC or

CARD ACCESS

indicator on this DVD

video camera/

recorder remains lit or

blinking.

• After disc or card is

inserted, it takes

some time until

recording is possible.

No image in viewfinder.

No image appears on

the LCD screen or in

the viewfinder.

This sound is heard because the disc is cyclically operated and

does not indicate a fault.

These vibrations or sound are caused by disc drive: This does

not indicate a fault.

In the following cases, it will take more time than usual until

operation is possible:

• Immediately after a disc or card is reinserted.

• When a tong time has elapsed since the DVD video camera/

recorder was turned off last.

• When the temperature is greatly different from the status of

previous recording.

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

• When disc is subject to severe vibrations.

• When the battery or DC power cord was disconnected instead

of following the correct procedure using power switch to turn

the DVD video camera/recorder off.

Is LCD monitor open?

No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD monitor is

closed and securely locked to DVD video camera/recorder.

• Is DVD video camera/recorder connected to PC using PC

connection cable?

Unplug the PC connection cable.

• Does DVD video camera/recorder stop at the end of the scene

to which wipe-out was set and played back?

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

• Is the DVD video camera/recorder set to the steep/restart

status?

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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.

1Set the power switch to "OFF" to turn the

DVD video camera/reorder off.

Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger.

2Use a fine tipped pen to hold down the reset

button for several seconds.

All settings will be reset.

Note:

Do not press the reset button with undue force.

• List of setting items

Camera Functions Menu Ful! Menu p. 49

Setup Program AE Auto p. 57

White Bal. Auto p. 58

EIS On p. 60

Dig.Zoom 40 >:.1 p. 5I

MIC.Filter Off p. 60

Ftash .2 Auto p. 56

Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode FINE p. 61

Quality FINE p. 64

I6:9 On p. 62

Input Source CAMERA p. 64

PHOTO Input Field p. 65

Self Timer Off p. 65

OSD Output On p. 66

Date Setup Date Set I/I/2006 12:O0AM p. 33

Date Mode M/D/Y p. 33

LCD/EVF Setup LCD Brightness _ p. 36

EVF Brightness _ p. 36

Color Level _ p. 37

EVF Display Auto p. 37

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Initial Setup Beep On p. 34

Power Save Off p. 34

Record LED On p. 35

Language English p. 34

Demo Mode Auto p. 35

_1 "60x" will appear on DZ-GX3100A; "100x", on DZ-BX35A.

*2 Not displayed on DZ-GX3300A when the optional video flash is attached to it. Not displayed on

DZ-GX3200A/GX3100A /BX35A.

• Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted.

• Do not press the RESET button with a disc loaded: Doing so could erase the images recorded on

tile disc.

Major Specifications

CCD DZ-GX3300A : 1/3-inch interlaced

DZ-GX3200A : 1/3.6-inch interlaced

DZ-GX3100A : 1/5-inch interlaced

DZ-BX35A : 1/6-inch interlaced

Total number of pixets

DZ-GX3300A approx. 3,310,000

DZ-GX3200A approx. 2,I20,000

DZ-GX3100A approx. 1,330,000

DZ-BX35A approx. 680,000

Number of effective pixels

DZ-GX3300A Movie: approx. 2,I80,000

Movie: approx. 1,640,000 (in wide mode)

Still: approx. 3,050,000

DZ-GX3200A Movie: approx. 1,230,000

Still: approx. 1,920,000

DZ-GX3100A Movie: approx. 690,000

Still: approx. 1,I00,000

DZ-BX35A Movie: approx. 340,000

Still: approx. 340,000

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Lens

Focus

Zoom

Required minimum illumination

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Electronicimage stabilizer

Shutterspeed

Self-timerrecording

External microphone jack

(Not equipped with DZ-BX35A)

Recording mode

Maximum DVD-RAMIRWIRI

recordable +RW disc

time

(per side)

Maximum DVD-RAM disc

number of (per side)

recordable

stills

DZ-GX3300A : FI.8 - 3.0

f = 1/4" - 2-3/8" (6.1 - 6I mm)

Filter diameter: I-7/16" (37 mm)

Thread pitch: 0.75 mm

DZ-GX320OA : FI.8 - 2.2

f = 3/t6" - t-3/4" (4.5 - 45 mm)

Filter diameter: t-5/16" (34 mm)

Thread pitch: 0.5 mm

DZ-GX31OOA : FI.2- 2.8

f = 1/8" - 1-3/4" (3.0 - 45 mm)

Filter diameter: t-t/4" (30.5 mm)

Thread pitch: 0.5 mm

DZ-BX35A : FI.8 - 3.2

f = I/I6" - 2-3/I6" (2.2 - 55 mm)

Filter diameter: I-5/16" (34 mm)

Thread pitch: 0.5 mm

Auto/Manual

Optical I0× (DZ-GX33OOA/DZ-GX32OOA),

Optical I5× (DZ-GX31OOA),

Optical 25× (DZ-BX35A)

40× - 500× (DZ-GX33OOA/GX32O0A), 60× - 800× (DZ-GX31OOA),

I00× - 1,200× (DZ-BX35A)with digital zoom added, 40× (DZ-

GX330OA/GX320OA), 60× (DZ-GX310OA), I00× (DZ-BX35A) for still

0.3 Ix in Low Light mode

O.2-inch color (equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels)

2.7-inch color TFT (approx. I20,000 pixels)

Electronic type

1/4 - 1/4000 seconds (movie)

Still recording only

e3.5 mm stereo mini-jack: (a plug-in power type microphone cannot

be used)

Movie (with sound)

Still (with DVD-RAM disc, SD memory card)

approx. I8 minutes (XTRA)

approx. 30 minutes (FINE)

approx. 60 minutes (STD)

SD memory card

(when using 32 MB

card)

DZ-GX3300A approx. 650

DZ-GX3200A/GX3100A/BX35A approx. 999

External input approx. 999

(f movies and stills are mixed on one disc, the recordable number will

decrease.

DZ-GX330OA approx. 18 (in FINE mode)

DZ-GX320OA approx. 29 (in FINE mode)

DZ-GX310OA approx. 45 (in FINE mode)

DZ-BX35A approx. 180 (in FINE mode)

External input approx. 180 (in FINE mode)

Varies depending on the recording quality and the type of card.

(p. 153)

149

Recording

format

DVD-RAM/DVD-RW

(VR-mode) disc

DVD-RW (VF-mode)/

DVD-R disc

+RW disc

Card

Audio playback format

Recording medium

Jacks

Battery system

Power consumption

Dimensions

(W×H ×D)

Operating temperature (humidity)

Storage temperature

Movie:

Conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR) format (Dotby

Digital)

Still (DVD-RAM only):

Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-

VR) standard (720 × 480 pixels) and JPEG (DZ-GX3300A:

2,016×1_512 pixels, DZ-GX3200A: 1,600 × 1,200 pixels, DZ-

GX3100A: 1,280 × 960 pixels, DZ-BX35A: 640 × 480 pixets,

External input: 640 ×480 pixets)

Movie:

Conforming to DVD video format (Dotby Digital)

Movie: DVD+RW video format (Dolby Digital)

Still:

Conforming to JPEG (DZ-GX3300A: 2,016×t ,512 pixels_ DZ-

GX3200A: 1,600 × 1,200 pixets, DZ-GX3100A: 1,280 × 960 pixels,

DZ-BX35A: 640 × 480 pixels, External input: 640 × 480 pixels)

standard

MPEG Audio layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby Digital

8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to DVD-RAM Vet. 2.1)

8 cm DVD-RW (conforming to DVD-RW Ver. 1.1,2x speed [2x/Ix])

8 cm DVD-R disc (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0)

8 cm +RW (conforming to +RW Ver. 1.2)

SD memory card

Video/audio input/output ×I (DZ-BX35A is provided with video/audio

output x I),

External microphone input ×1 (Not equipped with DZ-BX35A),

PC connection terminal (connected to PC USB port) ×I (Not

equipped with DZ-BX35A)

Lithium-ion

When recording with LCD monitor off (DVD-RAM disc used)

DZ-GX3300A approx. 5.1W (in FINE mode)

DZ-GX3200A approx. 4.4W (in FINE mode)

DZ-GX3100A approx. 3.8W (in FINE mode)

DZ-BX35A approx. 3.2W (in FINE mode)

DZ-GX3300A : approx. 1-7/8" × 3-9/16" × 5-3/16"

(48 × 9t × I32 mm)

(excluding projections)

DZ-GX3200A : approx. 1-7/8" × 3-I/2" × 5-3/16"

(48 × 89 × I32 mm)

(excluding projections)

DZ-GX3100A : approx. 1-7/8" × 3-3/8" × 4-3/4"

(48 × 86 × I2I mm)

(excluding projections)

DZ-BX35A : approx. 1-7/8" × 3-I/2" × 5-3/16"

(48 × 89 × I3I mm)

(excluding projections)

32 - I04°F (0 - 40°C) (less than 80%).

32 - 86°F (0 - 30°C) when connected to PC

-4 - I40°F (-20 - 60°C)

150

Weight

Total weight when recording

Provided accessories

DZ-GX3300A

DZ-GX3200A

DZ-GX3100A

DZ-BX35A

DZ-GX3300A

DZ-GX320OA

DZ-GX310OA

DZ-BX35A

approx. 470 g (without battery or disc)

approx. 450 g (without battery or disc)

approx. 420 g (without battery or disc)

approx. 545 g

approx. 525 g

approx. 475 g

AC adapter/charger,

Battery,

AV/S input/output cable (DZ-BX35A is provided with AV/S output

cable),

Infrared remote control (not provided with DZ-GX310OA/BX35A),

Lithium battery for remote control (not provided with DZ-GX310OA/

BX35A),

Lens cap, Lens cap string, Shoulder strap, Power cable,

DC power cord, Software CD-ROM (not provided with DZ-BX35A),

PC connection cable (not provided with DZ-BX35A),

Single-sided 8 cm DVD-R disc (not provided with DZ-GX3100A/

BX35A),

Disc cleaning cloth

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SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS

The following table shows the file size and quality of one still (JPEG) recorded on card:

:INE Approx 1,600 Approx 1,024 Approx 640 Approx. 160 Approx. 160 When image quality is

KB KB KB KB KB prJoritized

tORM Approx 1,200 Approx 768 Approx 480 Approx. 120 Approx. 120 Standard quatity

KB KB KB KB KB

-CO Approx 800 Approx 512 Approx 320 Approx. 80 KB Approx. 80 KB When number of stills

KB KB KB is prioritized (quality

wilt be sIightly inferior)

Although still images are recorded on DVD-RAM disc only in the FINE mode, the quality naode can

be chosen when recording stills on card (p. 64).

The file size of a photo recorded on DVD-RAM disc in "1_" status is equal to or larger than that

recorded on card using the FINE quality in "lg_".

Note:

• No stitl can be recorded on DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc

• Since the file size is restricted in all quatity modes when recording photos on card ([]), the quality of photos on

card may be inferior to those recorded on DVD-RAM disc (1_)

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RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD

For DZ-GX3300A

FINE Approx. 18 Approx. 38 Approx. 75 Approx. 150 Approx. 300 Approx. 600

NORM Approx. 24 Approx. 50 Approx. 100 Approx. 200 Approx. 400 Approx. 800

ECO Approx. 37 Approx. 75 Approx. 158 Approx. 300 Approx. 688 Approx. 1,299

For DZ-GX3200A

FINE Approx. 29 Approx. 60 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 950

NORM Approx. 38 Approx. 80 Approx. 160 Approx. 320 Approx. 650 Approx. 1,300

ECO Approx. 58 Approx. 128 Approx. 248 Approx. 489 Approx. 950 Approx. 1,999

For DZ-GX3100A

FINE Approx. 45 Approx. 95 Approx. 190 Approx. 380 Approx. 750 Approx. 1,500

NORM Approx. 80 Approx. 120 Approx. 250 Approx. 500 Approx. 1,000 Approx. 2,000

ECO Approx. 90 Approx. 190 Approx. 380 Approx. 760 Approx. 1,500 Approx. 3,000

For DZ-BX35A

FINE Approx. 180 Approx. 380 Approx. 750 Approx. 1,500 Approx. 3,000 Approx. 6,000

NORM Approx. 240 Approx. 500 Approx 1,000 Approx. 2,000 Approx. 4,000 Approx. 8,000

ECO Approx. 378 Approx. 758 Approx 1,590 Approx. 3,008 Approx. 6,800 Approx. 12,000

With external input (DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A)

FINE Approx. 180 Approx. 380 Approx. 750 Approx. 1,500 Approx. 3,000 Approx. 6,000

NORM Approx. 240 Approx. 500 Approx 1,000 Approx. 2,000 Approx. 4,000 Approx. 8,000

ECO Approx. 378 Approx. 758 Approx 1,590 Approx. 3,008 Approx. 6,800 Approx. 12,000

The numbers of recordable stills above are only for reference)

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Products: DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

Models: DZ-GX3300A/DZ-GX3200A/DZ-GX3100A/DZ-BX35A

Trade Name: HITACHI

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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

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Index

Numerics

16:9 ................................................................ 62

8 cm bare disc .................................................. 24

AC adapter/charger ........................................... 26

ACCESS/PC indicator ................................. 41,42

Add (edit) ......................................................... 95

Atl programs ..................................................... 89

Auto (program AE) ............................................ 57

Autofocus ........................................................ 53

AV input/output jack ......................................... 106

Backlight correction ........................................... 55

Battery

Attaching to DVD video camera/recorder ...... 28

Charging .................................................. 27

Recordable time on DVD video camera/

recorder ................................................ 29

Removing from DVD video camera/

recorder ................................................ 28

Setting Up ................................................ 27

BATTERY EJECT button .................................... 28

Black & White fade ............................................ 82

Brightness ....................................................... 36

Camera Functions Setup ................................... 50

Capacity ........................................................ 100

Card Available .................................................. 25

Capacity ........................................ 100, 153

Category ................................................ 104

Format ..................................................... 99

Handting .................................................. 25

Quality ..................................................... 64

CHARGE indicator ............................................ 27

Cleaning ............................................................ 9

Color Levet ...................................................... 37

Connecting to TV ............................................ !06

Copy ............................................................... 85

Create ............................................................. 92

Date and time ................................................... 33

Date setup ....................................................... 33

Defautts ........................................................... 35

Delete (edit) ..................................................... 96

Delete (play list) ................................................ 98

Delete (scene) ............................................ 79, 95

Demo Mode ..................................................... 35

Detait (scene) ................................................... 88

Dig. Zoom ........................................................ 51

Diopter control .................................................. 32

Disc Available .................................................. 24

Finalize .................................................. !02

Format ..................................................... 99

Handting .................................................... 9

Protect ................................................... 100

Update Controt Info .................................. 101

DISC EJECT button .......................................... 38

Display

Information LCD ........................................ 44

Scenes information .................................... 88

Viewfinder ................................................ 32

Divide .............................................................. 80

DVD player ..................................................... 108

DVD-R ............................................................. 24

DVD-RAM ........................................................ 24

DVD recorder ................................................. 108

DVD-RW .......................................................... 24

Edit (pIay List) .................................................. 94

EIS ................................................................. 60

EXPOSURE button ........................................... 55

Exposure control ............................................... 55

External microphone jack ................................... 66

Fade ............................................................... 82

FIELD (PHOTO Input) ........................................ 65

FINALIZE button ............................................. 102

Finatize Disc ................................................... 102

FINE (VIDEO Mode) .......................................... 61

FOCUS button .................................................. 53

Format Disc ..................................................... 99

FRAME (PHOTO Input) ...................................... 65

Frame advance/Frame back ............................... 71

Full Menu ......................................................... 49

Go To (during playback) ..................................... 73

Go To (on Disc Navigation) ................................. 99

Hand strap ....................................................... 20

HowIing ......................................................... 106

Information display mode ................................... 44

infrared receiver ................................................ 22

Initial Setup ...................................................... 34

Input Source .................................................... 64

Language ........................................................ 34

Laser pickup block ............................................ 38

Lens cap .......................................................... 21

Lens cap string attachment hole .......................... 21

Linear PCM .................................................... 150

Lock ................................................................ 86

Lock switch ...................................................... 41

Low Light (Program AE) ..................................... 58

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MENU button .................................................... 49

MF ..................................................................53

MIC Fitter ......................................................... 60

Move ............................................................... 97

Optical 10 x zoom lens ........................................ 51

Optical 15x zoom lens ........................................ 5 !

Optical 25x zoom lens ........................................ 5!

OSD Output ...................................................... 66

PHOTO capture ................................................ 71

PHOTO Input .................................................... 65

Play (ptay list) ................................................... 93

Play (program) .................................................. 90

Play list ..............................................................

Add scenes ............................................... 94

Add scenes (submenu) ............................... 95

Create ........................................................

Delete ...................................................... 98

Delete scenes ........................................... 95

Delete scenes (submenu) ........................... 96

Move ........................................................ 97

Play ......................................................... 93

Select scenes (submenu) ............................ 96

Switch ...................................................... 93

Title ......................................................... 98

Portrait (Program AE) ......................................... 57

Power Save ...................................................... 34

Power switch ..................................................... 3 !

Program ........................................................... 89

Play ......................................................... 90

Switch ...................................................... 89

Title ......................................................... 90

Program AE ...................................................... 57

Protect Disc .................................................... 100

Quality (Card) ................................................... 64

Quick Menu ...................................................... 50

Record button ................................................... 41

Recording indicator ............................................ 35

Remote control ................................................. 21

Repeat Play .................................................... 104

Reset

settings .................................................... 35

system ................................................... 147

RESET button ................................................. 147

+RW ................................................................ 24

Skip ......................................................... 83

Searching for image ........................................... 71

Setect (Scene) .................................................. 75

SELECT button ................................................. 75

Setf Timer ......................................................... 65

Shoulder Strap .................................................. 20

Skip (Scene) ..................................................... 83

Skip playback ......................................................

Slide Show ..................................................... ! 05

Sports (Program AE) .......................................... 57

Spotlight (Program AE) ....................................... 57

STD (VIDEO Mode) ........................................... 6!

Submenu ......................................................... 80

Switch (ptay tist) ................................................ 93

Switch (program) ............................................... 89

Tele-conversion lens ............................................

Thumbnail ........................................................ 68

Title (play list) .................................................... 98

Title (program) .................................................. 90

TV type .......................................................... 105

Update ControI Info .......................................... 10!

Video flash ....................................................... 56

VIDEO Mode .................................................... 61

FINE ........................................................ 61

STD ......................................................... 61

XTRA ....................................................... 61

Video selector ........................................... 63, 110

Vol button ........................................................ 70

White Bal .......................................................... 58

White fade ..........................................................

Wide conversion tens ...........................................

Wipe fade ...........................................................

XTRA (VIDEO Mode) ......................................... 61

Zoom lever ....................................................... 51

Sand & Snow (Program AE) ................................ 57

Scene

Combine ................................................... 81

Delete ...................................................... 79

Detait ....................................................... 88

Divide ...................................................... 80

Fade ..........................................................

Move .................................................. 81, 97

SeIect ...................................................... 87

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HITACHI CANADA LTD.

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MISSlSSAUGA ON L5N 6C3

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HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.

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Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556

Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI

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DIGITAL MEDIA DiVISiON

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