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Instruction Manual
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DZ-MV230A
DZ-MV200A

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION

HITACHI CANADA
LTD.
DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION

1855 Dornoch

6740 Campobello
Road
Mississauga,
Ontario LSN 2L8
CANADA
Tel. 1 800 HITACHI

Court

San Diego, CA 92154 7225
Tel. 1 800 HITACHI
(1 800 448 2244)

(1 800 448 2244)
ThE_nkyou for buying E_HitE_chi product PleE_setE_ke time to become
how it is set up Keep it handy for future reference
QR34014 _Hitachi,

Ltd. 2002

fumiliE_r with the mE_nuEdE_nd

Printed

in Japan

OF G(Y)

Important

Information

For Your Safety
The power
unaffected

switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder
on and off, leaving
the date/time
feature
If the camera/recorder
is to be left unattended
for a long period
of time, turn it off

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

USE THE

WARNING:
TO THE
PREVENT
FIRE AC
ORADAPTER
SHOCK HAZARD,
BE
SURE TO USE
SPECIFIED
(DZ-ACE1).
TheDVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter Identifications of caution marks
h_ve

the following

A
CAUTION:

c_ution

mE_rks

[_:_11 i [el _1
RISKOF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOTOPEN

/k A

warns
voltage

the user
within
tile

that
unit

may have sufficient
magnitude
to cause
electric
shock.
Therefore.
it is danger
ous
any

to make
any kind of contact
inside part of this unit.

with

TO REDUCE THE RISKOF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.
NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE.
REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

Precautions
WARN[NG:
Many television
are copyrighted.
In certain
right law may apply to private
of copyrighted

This
symbol
uninsulated

progran-ls
and films
circumstances,
copy
in home videotaping

,_.

/.'x

This symbol
alerts the user that impor
tant literature
concerning
tile operation
and maintenance
of this unit has been
included.
caref\flly

Therefore.
to avoid

it should
any

be read

problems.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIREOR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND FULLY
INSERTPLUG.

materials.

This Class B digital
Canadian ICES 003.

apparatus

complies

with

LASERPRODUCT
CLASS 1

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 tile FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmfl/1 interference,
and (2) this device must accept
any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment
has been tested and tbund to comply with the limits fbr a Class B digital
device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmflfl interference
in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio fl'equency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the in
structions, may cause harmflfl interference
to radio communications.
However, there is no guaran
tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmflfl
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 fbllowing measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment
into an outlet on a circuit dill)rent fl'om that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by tile manufacturer void
tile user's authority to operate tile equipment.
Microsoft. MS, MS DOS, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby" and double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each
company.

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture
design of every instrument
But, safety is your responsibility
too

of your video product,

safety is a major factor in the

This page lists important information that v_'ill help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/recorder
equipment
Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference

and accessory

INSTALLATION
Read and Follow
Instructions
Allthe safety _nd op
erating instructions should be read before the video product is
operated

Follow all operating

Power-Cord

Protection

Powepsupply

cords should be

routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular atten

and use instructions

tion to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles¸
where they exit from the appliance¸

and the point

Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video
product and to protect it from overheating¸
These openings
must not be blocked or covered
The openings should never
be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface¸
This video product should never be
placed near or over a radiator or beat register¸ This video prod
uct should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a book
case or rack unless p_per ventilation is provided or the video
product manufacturer's
instructions
have been followed¸

Retain
Instructions
tions should be retained

Heed Warnings
Comply with all warnings
product and in the operating instructions

Polarized
Plug
polarized alternating

The safety and operating
for future reference

instruc

on the video

This video product is equipped with a
current line plug (a plug having one blade

wider than the other)
This plug w'ill fit into the power outlet
only one way
This is safety feature
If you are unable to

insert time plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug
If
the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to re
place yo_lr obsolete

outlet

Tu prevent

elec

tric shock do not use this polarized plug with
an extension cord receptacle or other outlet
unless the blades can be fully inserted with

Power

Sources

This video

product should

be operated

are frayed

power cables

or cracked wire insulation

if appearance

indicates

Accessories

Do not place this video product

with the video product
tollow the manufacturer's

and broken plugs
They may result in a shock or fire hazard
Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your
service technician
rated insulation

Do not use this video

on an un

_ng accessory

damage or detedo

Any mounting of time product should
instructions, and should use a mount

recommended

An appliance
and cart
should be moved with

by the manufacturer

combination
care
Quick

stops, excessive force and uneven sup
faces may cause the appliance and cart
combination
to overturn

product

damage to time appliance
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket or table recommended
by time manufacturer,
or sold

cords are dangerous, and so

damaged

Moisture

stable cart stand, tripod, bracket, or table The video product
may tall, causing serious il_jury to a child or adult, and serious

Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Over
loaded AC outlets and extension

and

If in

pool, and time like

instructions

Water

shock or fire

near water
for example near a bath tub wash bowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub in a wet basement
or near a swimming

home consult your video dealer or local power company
For
video products intended to operate from battery power or other
refer to the operating

unless recom

as they may cause

Caution: Maintain electrical safety Powedine operated equipment
or accessories
connected to this unit should bear the UL listing

will help avoid any potential hazard from electric
doubt, contact qualified sel_vice personnel

only from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your

sources

Do not use attachments

mended by the video product manufacturer
hazards

mark or CSA certification
mark on the accessoly itself and should
not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features
This

out blade exposure
If you need an exten
s_on use a polarized cord
5

Attachments

Power

Lines

An outside

antenna system

lines or circuits

When installing

SERVICE

should not be

located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power
an outside antenna

tied service
18

Cleaning
Unplug
this
video
product
fromthewall
outlet
before cleaning
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol clean
ers

Use a damp cloth for cleaning

Object
and Liquid
Entry
Never push objects of any
kind into this video product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points
result in a fire or electric shock

this video

product

personnel

Conditions
Requiring
Service
Unplug thisvideo prod
uct from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service

d
15

to service

personnel under the following conditions
a
When the power supply cord or plug is damaged
b
If liquid has been spilled, or obiects have fallen into the

USE
14

Do not attempt

yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to quali

system,

extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or ap
proaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them
might be fatal
Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazard
ous and should be left to a professional antenna installer

Servicing

video product
If the video product has been exposed

to rain or water

if the video product does not operate
ing the operating instructions
Adjust

normally by follow
only those controls

that am covered by the operating instructions
Improper
adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and

or short-out parts that could
Never spill liquid of any kind

will often require extensive work by a qualified technician
to rastore the video product to its normal operation

on the video product

If the video product
been damaged

When the video product exhibits a distinct change in pep
formance
this indicates a need for service

Replacement

Parts

has been dropped or the cabinet has

When

replacement

parts are re

quired have the service technician verity that the replacements
he uses have the same safety characteristics
as the original
parts
Use of replacements
specified by the video product
manufacturer
can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards

Lightning

For added

protection

for this

video

product

during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and un
used for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet
and disconnect the antenna or cable system
This will pre
vent damage to the video product due to lightning and power
line surges

safety checks recommended
by the manufacturer
to detep
mine that the video product is in safe operating condition

Heat

The product

should

be situated

away

from

heat

heat registers, stoves, or other prod
that produce heat

lead and mercury.
be regulated
due to

considerations.

o1" recycling
in%rmation,
local authorities
or the
Alliance

Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs
video product, ask the service technician to perform

sources such as radiators
ucts (including amplifiers)

This product
may contain
Disposal
of these materials
environmental

Safety
to this

For the disposal

please
Electronics

contact
your
Industries

: "x_/xvw.eia.or/R."

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
FORAC ADAPTER
1

Save these Instructions
This page contains important satety
and operating instructions
for AC Adapter Model DZ ACE1

cable should not be used unless absolutely

nec

essary
Use of improper extension cable could result in a risk of fire
and electric shock
If extension
cord must be used, make

battery

sure:

Also mad all instructions

Caution

on pages

4 5

Other types of batteries
and damage

BP16 (sold separately)

or DZ BP28

may burst causing personal ir_jury

Do not expose charger to rain or snow

Use of an attachment
not recommended
or sold by the bat
tery charger manufacturer
may result in a risk of fire electric
shock, or ir_jury to persons

To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cable, pull by
plug rather than cable when disconnecting
AC adapter

Make sure cable is located so that it will not be stepped on,
tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress

Do not operate

AC adapter with

damaged

cable or plug

cable are the same number

That extension cable is propedy wired and in good electd
cal condition; and

That v_'ire size should
Minimum
AWG size

place them immediately

The pins on plug of extension

size and shape as those of plug on AC adapter

Tu reduce risk of injury, charge only mchargeable

battery, DZ-BP14(R)/DZ
(sold separately)

An extension

Before using AC Adaptec read all instructions and cautionary
markings on (1) AC Adaptec (2) battery and (3) product using

cable

Equal to or less than 100

Equal to or less than 150

Do not operate AC adapter if it has received a sharp blow
beer] dropped
or othel_fdise damaged in any way; take it to a
qualified

be rapt belov_':

Length of extension
(feet)

serviceman

Do not disassemble

AC adapter: take it to a qualified

service

engineer
when serwce or repair _s required
Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire
13

Tu reduce risk of electric shock unplug AC adapter from
let before attempting any maintenance or cleaning

out

Read

This First

To guide you, we "ve included

following

• The section on "Setups" explains
tile DVD video camera/recordel,
and set tile date/time.

six chapters

how to set up
battery pack,

• Tile section on "Basic Techniqnes"
explains the
basic operation of this DVD video camera/re
corder
recording armories and still images and
playback of recorded images.
• The section on "Advanced Teclmiqnes" explains
settings on this DVD video camera/recorder
f}or
more advanced
usage.
• The section on "ldsing Disc Navigation" explains
editing with Disc Navigation:
Refer to this sec
tion when finalizing DVD R disc and initializ
ing DVD RAM disc.
• The section on "Connecting
to Other Devices"
explains how to connect to TV, another AV de
vice and PC, and how to operate after connec
tions.
•

"Subsidialy
Information"
includes an introduc
tion to products sold separately, proper clean
ing, 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 information you use most
often (this page).
• A detailed table of contents directing you to spe
cific information
quickly (page 8-9).
Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder
by using this manual, and get to know Hituchi We
appreciate your business

Quick Index
Charging
Recording
Immediately
Functions

Battery

...........................................

Movie

..........................................

Checking
Available

Recorded

Scene ... 44

with Disc Navigation

Connecting

to a TV and Viewing

Connecting

to Your PC .................................

.... 67

................ 90
94

• Type of difference
DZ-MV230A
Movie

recording

CCD (Number
Number

mode
of total

of still image

XTRA*/FINE/STD/LPCM*
pixels)
pixels (JPEG)

DZ-MV200A
FINE/STD/LPCM**

1,100,000

680,000

1280 x 960

1,024 x 768

* Only with DVD-RAM disk
** Only with DVD-R disk
With this DVD video camera/recorder
you can view the picture being recorded at" the playback
picture whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfindel:
Opening o1" dosing the LCD monitor
switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfindei:
The fbllowing text de
scribes the operation assuming that the viewfinder is used as a major monitor device.

Table

of Contents

Important Information
.....................................
2
For Your Safety .................................................
2
Precautions .......................................................
2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................
4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR AC ADAPTER ............................................
6
Read This First ..................................................
7
About This Manual .........................................
10
Checking Provided Accessories ....................
Names of Parts ...............................................

11
12

Viewing Demonstration
.................................
16
Features of DVD video camera/recorder
...... 17
Versatile Functions Available ..................... 17
Recording on Disc .....................................
Recording Movie and Still ..........................
immediate Reviewing of Recorded
Image .........................................................
Editing in Various Ways on DVD video
camera/recorder Alone ..............................

18
18

Using with Various Devices .......................
Cautions When Using ....................................
Cautions When Storing .................................
Suggestions
and Restrictions
.......................
Discs ................................................................

18
19
22
22
23

Removing and Replacing Disc from/
in Cartridge or Caddy .................................
Disc Storage Capacity ................................

18
18

24
26

Holding DVD video camera/recorder .........
Attaching Shoulder Strap ...........................
Attaching Lens Cap ...................................
Attaching Ferrite Cores ..............................
Inserting Batteries into Remote Control ....
Setting Up the Battery ...................................
Attaching Battery to DVD video camera/
recorder .....................................................

27
27
27
28
28
29
30
30

Removing Battery ......................................
30
Charging Battery ........................................
31
Battery Remaining Level Indicator ............. 33
Using DVD video camera/recorder
with AC Adapter .............................................
Setting Date and Time ...................................
Changing Display Format of Date
and Time ....................................................

34
35

Inserting and Ejecting Disc ............................
Inserting Disc .............................................
Removing Disc ..........................................

37
37
39

Turning DVD Video Camera/
Recorder On ..............................................

40
40

Opening LCD Monitor ...............................
LCD Screen Brightness Adjustment ..........
Closing LCD Monitor .................................
Viewing SubJect through Viewfinder .........
Recording Movie ............................................
Using External Microphone .......................
Recording Stills ..............................................
Playing Back ...................................................
Immediately Checking Recorded Scene __
Skip Playback .............................................
Search Playback .........................................
Frame Advance/Frame Back/

40
41
41
41
42
42
43
44
44
44
45

Slow Playback ............................................
Searching for Point You Wish to View by
Specifying It (Go To) ...................................
Zooming ..........................................................
Focusing When Recording Movie .............
Macro Recording .......................................
Manually Focusing Subject during Movie
Recording ........................................................
Adjusting Exposure Manually .......................
On-Screen Information
..................................

Information
Information

Setups
Setting Up the DVD video camera/
recorder ...........................................................

Basic Techniques
Basic Handling of DVD video camera/
recorder ...........................................................

46
47
48
48
49
50
51

Display During Recording ....... 51
Display During Playback ......... 53

Advanced

Techniques

Setting Up Camera Functions ....................... 54
Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the
Subject (Switching Program AE Mode) ..... 54
White Balance (Auto/Hold) ........................ 55
Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer
(EIS) ...........................................................

Switching Digital Zoom Off .......................
Setting Up Record Functions ........................
Switching Movie Quality Mode .................
Input Selection ...........................................
Changing Method for Recording Stills .......
SelflTimer ...................................................

57
58
58
59
60
61

Setting On-Screen Display Output On
or OFF.........................................................

Initial Settings .................................................
Switching Operating Sound On or Off .......
Setting or Releasing Power Save ..............
Turning Record LED On or OFf ...................
Changing Display Language ......................
Initializing All Settings to Defaults ................

63
63
63
64
64
65

Disc Navigation

Connecting

Before Using Disc Navigation
.......................
Structure of Data Recorded On This DVD
Video Camera/Recorder .............................

Using Disc Navigation
...................................
Functions Available with

Disc Navigation ..........................................
Starting Disc Navigation and interpreting
Navigation Screen ......................................
Playing Back Scenes ..................................
Selecting Random Scenes .........................
Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together ...
Understanding
Flow of Disc Navigation
Menu ...............................................................

Program ..........................................................
Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific
Date (Selecting Program) ...........................
Playing Back Program ................................
Changing Iqtle of Program .........................
Play List ...........................................................
Creating New Play List ..............................
Switching Play List
(Switching to Display of Each Play List) .....
Playing Back A Play List .............................
Adding Scenes to Play List ........................
Deleting Scenes from Play List .................
Editing Play List
(Adding Scenes Using Menu) ....................
Editing Play List
(Deleting Scenes Using Menu) ..................
Editing Play List
(Selecting Scenes Using Menu) ................
Changing Iqtle of Play List ..........................
Deleting Play List .......................................
Scene ...............................................................

Deleting Scenes ........................................
Adding Special Effects (Fade) ....................
Combining Multiple Scenes .......................
Dividing Movies .........................................
Arranging Order of Scenes (Move) ............
Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Skip) ....
Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen ......
Displaying information Using Menu
Screen .......................................................

80
81
83
83
84
85
85

Disc Management
..........................................
Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc
(Capacity) ...................................................
Initializing DVD-RAM Disc .........................
Updating Control Information ....................
Finalizing Disc ............................................
Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly
(Repeat Play) ..............................................

69
70
70
70

to Other

Devices

Viewing on TV Screen ....................................
Connecting to a TV ....................................
Viewing on TV Screen ................................
Recording Image from Other AV Devices ....
Connecting to Other AV Device .................
Recording Image from Other Camcorder
or AV Device ..............................................

90
90
91
92
92
93

Cautions when connecting DVD video
camera/recorder
to PC ...................................

Capturing Data for PC ....................................
Using DZ-WlNPC3(W) PC kit .....................
Using Disc on PC .......................................

95
95
97

72
72
73
74
74
75
75
76
77
77

Subsidiary

Information

Cleaning ..........................................................
98
If dust adheres to viewfinder lens ............. 98
Trouble Messages ..........................................
Troubleshooting
...........................................
System Reset ................................................
Major Specifications
....................................
Introduction
to Optional Accessories .........
Camera Accessories ................................

99
104
109
110
111
111

Power Supplies ........................................
Miscellaneous ..........................................
To Order in the United States ......................

111
111
112

By Phone .................................................
Index ..............................................................

112
113

78
78
79
79
80

86
87
87
87
88
89
89

About

This Manual

• Photographs

in this manual:

Photographs
taken using digital still camera are used for explanation
of images that appear in the view
finder or on tile LCD screen in this manual. Understand
that they look dif%rent fl'om those you will
actually view in the viewfinder
or on the LCD screen.
Note: The DZ MV230A displays
with the DZ MV200A.

are nsed %r the following

explanation.

Some items do not appear

• About joystick:
You can tilt it up, down, to left o1"right, or press its
center: The way you move it will determine
the
results. Normally, move the joystick up, down to
left or right to select a menu item or scene, and then
press the center to enter the selection.

• Notation

of cancel

Press the stop/cancel
one. The expression

•

button:

button to stop yore operation midway, o1"return
"press the [] button" will be used in this text.

and _

marks beside

the menu screen to the preceding

headings:

This DVD video camera/recorder
has some f\mctions available only with DVD RAM disc, or operation
only necessary for DVD R disc. Re%r to these marks and identify the f\mctions and operation to match
the disc yon use.

Checking

Provided

M_ke

h_ve

sure theft you

Battery

(model

Portable

power

video

camera/recorder,

before

use.

Infrared

remote

_11the following

DZ-BP14(R)):
supply

fbr

Charge

adapter

(model
this

video
flora

control

_ccessories

Connect

this DVD

device

in pE_ckE_ge:

Power

DZ-ACE1):
to

camera/recorder

2 "AA"

(model DZ-RM2W):
Use to control the DVD video
camera/recorder

Accessories

the

DVD

to power

Connect
it

outlet

cable:
between
and

household

outlet,

batteries:

To power the remote control.

AV input/output
cable
Used when viewing tile picture
played back on the DVD video
canlera/recolder
oil TV screen,

flora a distance.

input or output video
another video device.

Shoulder
strap:
Attach to the DVD
recorder

to hang

Lens

video

camera/

it flora shouMer,

adapter.

cap

Attach
recording,

and

the lens

lens

cap

when

to protect

string:

flora/to

8 cm DVD-R disc:

not

the lens.

2 Ferrite cores:
Attach

these to tile S VIDEO

and the external

microphone

cable,
cable

if you are using one.

Names

of Parts
®

® ®®
Optical
(_

12x zoom

Lens hood

lens (p. 47)

(p. 48)

(_ Accessory
shoe (p. 43)
Slide the cover to remove it, and
then attach the optional video flash,
etc., here. (See the instruction
manual of device to be attached for
details.)
(_

Disc guide

SELECT button

MENU button (p. 54, 71)
Press this button
to display
the
menu for setting camera functions
and Disc Navigation.
The camera menu will appear even
if disc is not loaded.

Recording
indicator
(p. 64)
The red indicator will light during
recording.
Infrared receiver
(p. 29)
When the remote control is used to
operate the DVD video camera/
recorder, this receiver will receive
the infrared

@@@
(_ Stereo

signal.

@ @
microphone

(_ 2.5" type liquid
(inside) (p. 40)

(p. 42)
crystal

display

_) OPEN button (p. 40)
Press this button and hold it while
opening
(LCD).

the liquid

crystal

display

Stop/cancel
button (p. 16, 44)
To end playback or set menu.

Joystick

(p. 37)
(p. 70)

®®

(p. 10)

Move the joystick to select a scene
or menu
item,
and play back
scenes.

DISC NAVIGATION

button

(p. 69)

@® ®

@ @

ic
Ins

@
@ AV input/output

jack

(_ PC connection
(p. 96)
@ External
@ Viewfinder

(p. 90)

terminal

microphone

@@@ @ @

(TO PC)

jack

(p. 42)

(p. 41)

@ DISC EJECI button (p. 37)
Press down this button to open the
disc guide.
(_ CHARGE/ACCESS
indicator
(p. 21, 31)
Will blink or light during charging,
or while the DVD video camera/
recorder

is operating.

@ Zoom lever (p. 47)
Push the lever to the T side Ii)r telephoto,
angle.

or to the W side for wide-

@ Battery attachment
DC cord
(gc

platform

connection

IN a.4v)

(p. 30)

terminal

(p. 31)

(_ S-VIDEO output jack

(_) Record

@
button

(REC) (p. 42)

_) Power switch (p. 42, 43)
[Z_PHOTO
:To
record

still

images
_, VIDEO
: To record a movie
POWER OFF: To turn offthe DVD
video
camera/recorder
Press the red button at the center of
power switch and turn it only when
turning power on: It is not necessary
to press the button when setting the
switch to "POWER OFF".
The power
switch
cannot
be
changed over during recording.
For" playback, set the power switch
to either" "_ PHOTO" or""_, VIDEO".
@ LOCK switch (p. 42)
I
To lock the recording mode, so that
the VIDEO mode is not switched
to the PHOTO

mode

by mistake.

Hand strap (p. 27)
(p. 90)

@@@® @
(_

Speaker
(p. 44)
The sound accompanying
a movie
being played back will be heard
from here.
Screen display button (DISPLAY)
(p. ,52)
Press this button to display the details of image being played back or
camera setting status, or switch the
display off.

(_) Eyecup

(p. 41, 98)

Diopter control (p. 41)
To adjust the focus of image
pearing in the viewfinder.
(_

RESET button (p. 109)
To reset all settings to defaults.

ap-

@
(_) LCD BRIGHT button (p. 41)
Press this button
to start
screen

brightness

LCD

adjustment.

EXPOSURE button (p. 50)
Press this button to adjust
posure.

the ex-

FOCUS button (p. 49)
To switch between manual
and auto-focus.

focus

@ Volume
control
buttons
(VOL)/
O ÷ buttons
(p. 41, 44)
To adjust the volume of sound from
speaker, etc.
(_

BAUERY EJECT button
To release the battery.

(p. 30)

_9_ DISPLAY button
_0_ DIG. ZOOM

(p. 52)

button

_i_ DISC NAVIGATION

ZOOM T button

(p. 57)
button

_2_ REVERSE SEARCH button
STOP button

_5_ REC button

_7_ ZOOM W button
(p. 69)

(p. 45)

(p. 16, 44)

_4_ FORWARD SKIP button
(p. 42)

(p. 47)

_8_ SELECT button

(p. 70)

_) REVERSE SKIP button
_0} MENU button

(p. 44)

(p. 47)

(p. 44)

(p. 54, 71)

PLAY/PAUSE button

(p. 44)

_2_ FORWARD SEARCH button
DELETEbutton

(p. 45)

(p. 77)

* The buttons o[1 remote control will
function the same as those on DVD
video camera/recorder.

Viewing

Demonstration

This DVD video camer_rJrecorder
has versatile functions,
including
specicd effects
Before using the DVD video camera/recorder;
view the demonstrution
to see what it can do
Referring
to step 2 on page
37, connect
the DVD video camef_/recorder;
AC adapter
and
cable
to power
the DVD video carT}era/recorder
from AC outlet

I Press the MENU button.

1Ise the joystick to choose
press the _'/11 button.

Joystick
MENU
button

"Start",

The demonstration
will start: View
viewfinder
or on the LCD screen.
To stop the demonstration
[] button.

_, Choose
"Initial
Setup',
"Demo
then press the I_/1| button.

midway,

power

and then

it in the

press

the

The demo mode will end when the DVD video
camera/recorder is turned off o1"the DISC
EJECT button is pressed down.

Mode",

and

The options will appear on the right of "Demo
Mode": The D mark will be attached to the
cturently selected option.

Note:
If you choose "Aute" in step 3, the demonstration will automatically
start a pproximately
three
minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder
is
turned on
Note:
If a disc is loaded in the DVD video can]era/recorder,
the demonstration
will not start even
if "Auto" has been set
Note:
When connecting
the power cable to the
DVD video camera/recordeL
the pin of power
cable cannot be completely
inserted into the DC
IN 8 4V jack, but this does not indicate a malfunction Do not insert the power cable with undue
force: Doing so could result in malfunction
Note:
The demonstration
function
will not work
when the DVD video camera/recorder
is connected to PC
Note:
While the demonstration
recording
indicator
will blink

is beinct given, the

Features

of DVD video

camera/recorder

Versatile Functions Available
This DVD video camera/recorder
has numerous useful functions However; the functions that ecru be
used will vary depending on whether DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc is used
Use the functions, following the table below

Camera

Functions:

Disc Navigation

Functions:

.................................................................................
.........................
Program AE

Switch

White Bal.

Play

EIS

Create

Dig.Zoom

Edit

VIDEO Mode

O _

Title

Input Source

Delete

._ _

PHOTO Input
Self Timer

O
O

X
X

60
61

E
,_
u_

Switch
Play

O
O

72
72

OSD Output

Title

Date Mode

Delete

Date Set

Edit

Beep

Skip

Power Save

Select

Record

Detail

Language

Capacity

Demo Mode

Format Disc

Update
Control

Finalize Disc

Repeat Play

== _
_

._o

--_

Reset

LED

O
O: Available;

0
109
X: Unavailable

( Except for LPCM mode)
(* Except for XTRA mode, which can be set
on DZ-MV230A only)

_
o

Info.

Recording

on Disc

You can use both 8 cm DVD RAM and DVD R discs
on this DVD video camera/recorder
fur recording.
The recorded video and audio will be stored on an
8 cm DVD RAM disc o1"8 cm DVD R disc.
Using
disc allows
you to record
without
overwriting
previous recordings, and also to store
your wduable recordings fbr as long as need be
while retaining clarity.
With disc you call immediately
access recording
and playback, in contrast to videotape, which must
be fast forwarded or rewotmd.

Recording
The

DVD

Movie and Still

video

a digital
(680,000
ies and
corded.
DVD

camera/recorder

and sports, in tile
caillcorders.

ies of events
conventional
It can also

record

stills on a DVD

still camera.
With CCD
pixels %r DZ MV200A),

can record
same

way

RAM

mov

possible
using tile 12 power
plied
by the 20 power
digital

as with

of 1,100,000
high quality

disc

Immediate

only),

zooming

Reviewing

pixels
mov

to 240 times

of Recorded

You ran rherk tile movie or still rerorded
viewfinder
or on tile LCD screen.

optical
zoom.

zoom multi
Movies
and

stills can he recorded
on the same disc, by simply
switching
tile recording
mode
(power
switch).

disc, as with

stills {on DVD RAM disc only) call be re
Ill both recordings
of movie
and still (on
RAM

Ill addition, simply loading a DVD RAM disc into a
PC equipped with DVD RAM drive and DVDvideo
recording software compatible with 8 cm DVD RAM
allows you to easily view the recorded disc.
You can finalize a recorded DVD R disc on this
DVD video camera/recorder so that you call play
it back on a DVD player or DVD recorder that is
compatible with 8 cm DVD R disc (however. tile
finalized DVD R disc may not be usable on some
DVD players).

However,
if you use a DVD R disc, a still image
cannot
be recorded.
(If the DVD video camera/re
corder
is connected
to PC, tile DVD video camera/
recorder
data.)

call

capture

still

images,

such

as JPEG

Image

in tile

Editing in Various Ways on DVD video
This DVD video camera/recorder is provided with
a useflfl editing/playback tool. Disc Navigation
allows you to easily attach a title or special video
efIbct to the recorded movie or still. With Disc Navi
gation, you call arrange the playback order and edit

camera/recorder

Alone

mtfltiple images to play them back continuously.
You call create all entire movie on this DVD video
camera/recorder alone, without inputting video to
a PC fbr editing.

Using with Various Devices
Connect this DVD video camera/recorder
to your
TV and you call enjoy tile playback picture with
your fhmily and fi'iends on the large TV screen: or
connect it to a video printer (generally available)

;;
to print the recorded image. You can also transfer
recorded movies and stills (fbr DVD RAM disc
only) to PC, using the optional PC kit (DZ
WINPC3(W)).

Cautions
Handle
care:
•

the

Tile

LCD

not press
puncture
•

•
•

When
liquid

Using

crystal

is a very

display

delirate

(LCD)

display

its surface
with any
it with a sharp
object.

with

devire:

force,

hit

not

subject

machine:

it, or
•

again.
Do not

No sand
the

DVD

video

camera/recorder

with the open LCD screen down.
Close the LCD monitor
when
not using
video camera/recorder.

•

Do not hold by the
cause a malflmction.

•

Open

the LCD

monitor

its direction.
If you
tion before opening
a malftmction.
•

not

•

might
When

LCD

disassemble

monitor
by

the

droplets
no water

camera/recorder

as this

90 ° before

could

changing

attempt
to invert
its direr
it completely,
it could cause
LCD

monitor

cause a malflmction.
opening
the LCD monitol;

no water
and that

the DVD

adhere
or dust

he careflfl

this
that

to the monitor
screen
enters the DVD video

as it could

cause

era/recorder
is at low temperature,
as in cold
areas, or immediately
after power is turned on.
The normal brightness will be restored when the
temperature
inside the DVD video camera/re
corder rises.

correctly:
• Do not hold

camera/recorder

the viewfinder

video

camera/

Take

great

care

that

is a prerision
you

do not

a tripod
vibrations

in a place where
or impact.

it is subject

strike
on

to severe

or dust!

• Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video ram
era/recorder
or AC adapter could cause it to
mall\ruction.

No water or oil!
• \JVater or oil entering the DVD video ramera/
recorder or AC adapter cotfld cause a short cir
cuit or other malflmctions.
Heat
on surface
of product:
• The surface
of the DVD video

camera/recorder

will be slightly
warm,
but this does not indicate
a fault. Be careful
when
touching
the bottom
of
the DVD video camera/recorder,
since it will be
hot.

a malflmction.

Liquid Crystal Display and viewfinder:
• The LCD srreen and viewfinder
will be slightly
dimmer than usual when the DVD video cam

Hold the DVD video

DVD

it against
a hard object or allow it to fidl.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder

If you push the LCD surfhce,
unevenness
in the
display
may occm. If unevenness
does not dis
appear
soon,
turn tile DVD video
camera/re
corder
oft; wait for a while,
and then turn it on
place

the

recorder
to impact:
• This DVD video ramera/rerorder

or LCD monitor

when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder:
The viewfinder
or LCD monitor may become
detached and the DVD video camera/recorder
could falh

Be careful
of ambient
temperature:
• Using the DVD video camera/recorder
in a place
where the temperattne
is over 104 °F (40 °C) or
under 32 °F (0 °C) will not allow it to make nor
real recording/playback.
• When using the DVD video camera/recorder
connected to PC, operate it at room temperature.
If you use the DVD video camera/recorder
where the temperature
is high fur an extended
period of time, it will overheat and may not op
erate normally.
• Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder
in a closed vehicle where the temperature
is very
high for a long time: This could cause malftmc
tions.
Do not point directly at the sun:
• If dirert stmlight strikes the lens or viewfinder,
the DVD video camera/recorder
cotfld malflmc
tion or burn in CCD or viewfinder.
• Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder
with the LCD screen exposed to direct stmlight:
This could cause malflmctions.

Do not use the DVD video
recorder
near IV or radio:

camera/

• This rould rause noise to appear on the TV
screen, o1"interference
could enter radio hroad
casts.

Do not use the DVD video

camera/

recorder
near strong radio waves or
magnetism:
• If the DVD video ran-lera/reeorder
is used near
strong radio waves or magnetism,
such as near
radio wave tower or electric appliances contain
ing motors, noise could enter video and audio
that are being recorded. During playback of nor
really recorded video and audio, noise could also
enter the picttu e and sound. At worst the DVD
video camera/recorder
could malflmction.

Be careful of moisture condensation:
• When you move the DVD video camera/re
corder between places where the difference in
temperattues is great, such as entering a lodge
fl'om 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/re
corder: If condensation occurs, do not open the
cover of disc insertion block if possible. If con
densation occms on the lens, wipe it offwith a
soft, d W cloth. Even if the external surface of
the DVD video camera/recorder has dried, con
densation may remain inside. Turn the DVD
video camera/recorder offand leave it in a d W
place for at least 1 2 hours before using it again.
Do not use the DVD video

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

camera/

• Heavy soot or stean-i could damage
video canlera/recorder
case or cause
tions.

the DVD
Illalftlnc

recorder
time:

camera/

uninterrupted

period

• This DVD video ramera/rerorder
is designed
and produced fur home use recording and play
back. Do not use it for an extended time con
tinuously,

Do not use the DVD video

for a long

e.g., as a surveillance

camera/moni

tOli

recorder
near corrosive
gas:
• Using it in a place where there is dense exhaust
gas generated
hy gasoline and diesel engines,
o1"corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, could
corrode the battery connecting terminals, which
could result in loss of power.

• If you use the DVD video camera/recorder
fbr
a long uninterrupted
period of time. the tern
perature of" DVD video camera/recorder
may
exceed the limit and the recording/playback
operation could he slowed down. If this occurs.
mrn it off and wait for a while befbre using it
again.

Do not use the DVD video camera/
recorder
near ultrasonic
humidifier:
• With sonm water in hunlidifier, eaMum and oth
ers dissolved
in water could scatter in the all:

Be careful
when removing
the disc:
• When the DVD video camera/recorder

and white palticles 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
recorder
to insecticide:

camera/

• Inseetiride entering the DVD video ramera/re
corder could dirty the optical head, and the DVD
video camera/recorder
may not operate nor
really. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder
off
and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. hefore using
insecticide.

is used

for a long period of time, the temperature
of disc
will he high: Wait for a few moments before re
moving the disc after the DVD video camera/
recorder is turned off

Do not turn the DVD video camera/
recorder
off while the CHARGE/ACCESS

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

indicator
is blinking:
• TheCHARGE/ACCESSindiratorisblinkingto
show that data is being written to disc, or being
read flora it. Do not do any of the following so
as not to damage tile data:
• Disconnect AC adapter.
• Plug or unplng PC connection cable.
•
ReIllOVe
disc.

• The roating of" rase rould
could deteriorate.

• Subject disc to severe vibrations o1"impact.
If the DVD video camera/recorder
is turned off
while tile CHARGE/ACCESS
indicator is blink
ing, turn it on again with the disc cartridge or
caddy loaded in it: Repair of the disc will be ex
ecuted.

peel off o1"the rase

• When using chemical cleaning
instructions.
Also read

the instructions

cloth, follow tile

attached

with

optional
accessories:
• For optional arressories, fbllow the cautions
instruction
manuals attached.

and

Use the AC adapter only in a
well-ventilated, open space:
• Do not use tbe AC adapter in a narrow spare
where flow of air is blocked, or where it is very
near any object or inside any object: Ignoring
this ,,,,'ill increase heat inside tile AC adapter
which could cause fire, burns, electric shock or
thult.

CHARGE/ACCESS indicator
Note:
The C HARGE/ACC ESSindicator
red while the disc is being accessed,
blink or light in red during charging

will blink in
and it will

Cautions
Do not leave

When Storing
the DVD video

camera/

Do not store

recorder
in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time:
• The temi)erature
inside a closed vehirle or trunk
becomes very high in the hot season. If you leave
the DVD video camera/recorder
in such a place,
it could malflmction
or the case could be dam
aged. Also, do not expose the DVD video cam
era/recorder
to direct sunlight or place near a
heatei_
Do not store the DVD video
recorder
high or
• Dust
could
high,
video

the DVD video

camera/

recorder in a place subject to strong
magnetism
or intense vibrations:
• This rould rause malfnnrtions.
Detach the battery from DVD video
camera/recorder
and store it in a cool
place:
• Leaving the battery attarhed or storing
temperature
could shorten its life.

it at high

camera/

in a place where the humidity
is
in a dusty place:
entering the DVD video can-lera/rerorder
cause malflmctions.
If the humidity
is
the lens could become moldy, and the DVD
camera/recorder
could be unusable. It is

recommended
era/recorder

that you put the DVD video cam
with desiccant in a box when stor

ing it in a closet, etc.

Suggestions and Restrictions
Make
•

a trial

recording:

Be sure to make
tual take to make
Data that was not
de%ct
in the DVD
not be restored.

•

a trial rerording
before
an ar
sure that recording
is normah
stored
video

normally
because
camera/recorder

It is recommended

that you

for trial recording,
can be deleted.

since

use

DVD

a recording

RAM
stored

of a
can
disc
on it

lhe recorded contents cannot be compensated for:
• Hitarhi will not rompensate for any dan-lages
caused when a recording is not made normally
or the recorded contents cannot be played back
because of a defect in the DVD video camera/
recorder or disc. Also, Hitachi will not be respon
sible for yotn recorded video and audio.

Copyright:
• The data rerorded on the disr in your DVD video
camera/recorder through other digital/analog
media or devices ale protected by the copyright
act and cannot be used without permission of
the owner of copyright, except fbr personal en
joyment. Note that, even for personal enjoyment,
recording is prohibited for some demonstra
tions, performances and exhibitions.

Discs
• Available
iii

Discs

• Finalizing
Before

DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1
(8 cm)

DVD video camera/recorder on a DVD player o1"
DVD recorder that is compatible with 8 cm DVD
R disc, the disc must be finalized on this DVD video
camera/recorder. For the finalizing procedure of 8
cm DVD R disc, reDr to "Finalizing Disc" (i7. 89).

RA M

R A M4.7

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

DVD

video

camera/recorder

DVD
RAM
discs
canTcorder
use.
An

uncovered

video

R4.7

and

disc

camera/recorder:

can

8 cm

cannot

DVD

It must

or caddy fur 8 cm disc.
Note: it is recommended
Maxell discs because
their
DVD video camera/recorder

used

use

R discs
on

this

8 cm
{or
DVD

be left in a cartridge
that you use Hitachi
compatibility
with this
has been confirmed

Using a disc other than that made
by Hitachi
Maxell may not allow the DVD video camera/recorder to deliver optimum
performance

• Information

on DVD-R disc

For optimum recording on DVD R disc, the DVD
video camera/recorder writes control data to the
disc in order to make adjustment when it is inserted
and ejected accompanying recording.
However, repeating this adjustment many times
may cause the disc to hecome unrecordable: Do not
insert o1"eject the disc accompanying recording
more than 50 times.
Examples of discs that cannot be used on
this DVD video camera/recorder:
Discs other than those wifl_ diameter of8 cm, DVD
RAM (2.6G) Ver. 1.0. DVD R (3.9G) VeI: 1.0, DVD
R (4.7 G) for Authoring
Ver. 2.0, DVD RW.
DVD+RV\LDVD+R, DVD Video. DVD ROM, CD
R. CD RV\LCD, CD ROM. MO. MD. iD, LD, floppy
disk, etc.
• Initializing
Discs

(formatting)

DVD-RAM

This DVD video camera/recorder can use DVD
RAM discs for AV formatted in accordance with
the UDF 2.01 file system :No recording can be made
on an unfi)rmatted disc.
See "Initializing DVD RAM Disc" on page 87 for
the initializing procedure.

using

DVD-R Disc

ii]

the 8 cm DVD

R disc recorded

on this

• When using DVD-R disc
If you finalize a recorded DVD R disc, you can play
it back on devices that are compatihle with 8 cm
DVD R disc. or (on) computers* with DVD ROM
&ive, DVD R drive or DVD RAM drive.
Although most DVD R discs recorded on this DVD
video camera/recorder are compatible {br playback
on other DVD players, playback of all DVD R discs
cannot be guaranteed.
Depending on the DVD playel. DVD R disc, or re
cording conditions, playhack may not be possible.
In such cases, use this DVD video camera/recorder
to play back the DVD R disc.
* To play back the finalized DVD R disc on PC,
you will need DVD playback sof'avare. The DVD
playhack software "PowerDVD XP" is supplied
with the optional DZ WINPC3(W).
• Handling
Disc
If you use a DVD RAM disc o1"DVD R disc to
which dirt or dust adheres, recognition of the disc
may not he possihle when it is inserted into this
DVD video camera/recorder. Also, the DVD video
camera/recorder
may stop during recording or
playback, or noise/disturbance of image may oc
cur during playback.
The same phenomenon may appeal if condensa
tion occurs because of abrupt change in tempera
ttlre.

• If an error message appears on the LCD screen
while this DVD video camera/recorder is being
used, turn off the DVD video camera/recorder
once. and then turn it on again (i7. 100).
• If an error message appeals when the DVD
video camera/recorder is being used in an en
vii onment where the temperature is high or it is
used continuously, turn offthe DVD video cam
era/recordei; and after a while turn it on again.
• If an error message appears when the DVD
video camera/recorder is being used in an en
vironment where the temperature is lov< leave
it powered
for several minutes, turn it off, and
then on again.
• When the disc is used {br an extended period
of"
time. the temperature will increase because of
the heat inside dm DVD video camera/recorder:
Be carefid when removing the disc.
• Normally. do not remove the disc from the car
tridge
or caddy,
and do not open the shutter of
cartridge or caddy.

Note:
Most generally availa hie 8 cm discs can be
removed
from cartridges or caddies if they are for
video cameras;
Howevel,
before removing
disc
from cartridge or caddy, read the instruction sheet
provided
with the disc or consult the disc maker
Tc_ke care with the following
when handling
the
removed
disc:
• Be sure not to touch disc surfaces
• Be careful not to drop the disc removed
from
cartridge
or caddy
• Be sure not to bend the disc
• Do not leave the disc outside the cartridge
or
caddy
• Do not subject the disc to heat
• Do not write on disc with a ball-point pen or pencil (With one-side recordable
disc, writing on the
label surface is possible with a pen that does not
scratch the surface
No writing of any kind is possible on both-side recordable
disc)
• Be sure not to wipe disc surfaces with thinne_
water or anti-static
agent
Use dry, soft cloth to lightly wipe off dtlst or dirt
that adheres to tile disc Never use solvents to
clean the disc
Note:
If the disc is removed
from cartridge
or
caddy
and tile data stored by this DVD video
ctlrnertl/recorder
is rewritten
on devices
other
than this DVD video camera/recorder,
recording
or playback
may not be normal, or Disc Navigation may not operate
normally, when the disc replaced
in cartridge
or caddy is used on this DVD
video camera/recorder
again

Removing

and Replacing

Disc from/in

Note:
The cartridge
or
faces of disc on which
possible Once removed
the disc can be replaced
and used with this DVD

•
•

caddy protects
tile stirhigh-density
recording
is
from cartridge or caddy,
in the cartridge or caddy
video camera/recorden

but be sure to observe the following:
• Before replacing
the disc in cartridge
or caddy,
make sure that disc surfaces are not scratched,
and that no dirt or fingerprint
adheres to them
• Do not record, edit or delete on the disc when
scratches, dirt or fingerprints cannot be removed
even if disc surface is cleaned
°When replacing
the DVD-RAM disc in cartridge,
insert it until a click is heard
Be careful
not to allow condensation.
To store disc cartridge
case provided.

or caddy,

Do not place the disc cartridge
lowing
places:

in plastic

or caddy

in the fol

sunlight

for

•

Where
time.

exposed

•
•

Where
Where

the humidity
is high, or in dusty place.
exposed
to heat fi'om heater_ etc.

•

Where

there

may

to direct

insert

a long

be condensation.

• About Stored Data
If you handle o1" use the disc incorrectly, the re
corded data may be lost. Hitachi cannot be respon
sible liar damages fi'om loss of recorded data.

Cartridge

or Caddy

The DVD RAM disc used with this DVD video camera/recorder
can be removed fi'om the cartridge or
caddy and used with DVD RAM drives. DVD players and DVD recorders that are compatible with 8 cm
DVD RAM discs. The finalized DVD R disc can also be removed fi'om the cartridge o1"caddy and used
with DVD players and DVD recorders that are compatible
for 8 cm DVD R discs. Refer to the disc in
struction sheet for details on how to remove disc fl'om cartridge or caddy.
Perfbrm the following to remove the disc:

• With disc packed
Removing

in cartridge

the disc

1 Release
t he lock pins of cartridge.
The two lock pins
are at the bottom left corners
of sides A and B.
_E__

Use a fine tipped pen to slide the lock pin in the
dilection of arrow @, and then turn it in the di
rection of arrow @ to release it.

While pushing
the release
levers
inward,
hold the center
of disc
out to the front.

from both sides
tray and pull it

• With disc packed
Removing
into

the

center

in the

disc

lift it
1 lightly
Insert direction
your
the

Replacing

1 Insert

the disc

hole
of

in caddy

the disc in cartridge

the disc into

cartridge.

and
np (in
finger
of ar

row _).
s e

_Hold the disc at its edge and center hole, and
remove it in tbe direction of arrow @.

Replacing

the disc in caddy

_Fit

in tile

Write-protect
The

cartridge

overwriting

1 Hold the disc at its
edge and center bole
with
the recording
stu f_lce down.

disc

write

protect

_(_

tray

mark facing Lip

until

a click

is heard.

tabs
has write
on recorded

protect
tabs
to prevent
data. Make
sure that the

tab is set to tile side

where

recording

is possible.

Insert tile disc under
tile claws at the disc
hold

portion

flora

the direction of ar

claws
Tab for sl(le B

rOVv' 6).

Gently push the disc
in tmtil it is corn
pletely stored.

Recording possible _-

Recording

not

Tab for sl(le A

possible_

Note:
When recording
use a new disc which

special events, be sure to
hals never been removed

from cartridge
or caddy
Note:
Writing similar to recording
is performed
even with simple editing or deletion Make sule that
editing or deletion has been securely performed
with tile disc removed from cartridge
or caddy
Note:
If there are dust, scratches
or dirt on tile
surface of disc, block noise may appear
in image
or sound may be interrupted
Take great care
when handling
discs so that no dirt or fingerprints
adhei_s to them
Note:
This DVD video camera/recorder
has a
function that allows recording,
avoiding
portions
of the disc with dust, scratches
or din [The DVD
video camera/recorder
sets to pause (_||) status
and a utomatically
restarts recording
(OREC)] This
will interrupt recording
for several seconds to several rNinutes, and multiple thumbnails
will be created (see p 66) in one recording
as shown in tile
figure In this case, the recordable
time will decrease

Disc Storage
The movies
as follows:

Capacity

and stills that can be recorded
Prepare

discs according

on an 8 cm disc used in this DVD video camera/recorder

to tile scheduled

Ji
XTRA (VBR *I)

approx. 36 120
minutes(varies
depend
ing oil the subject)

FINE (MPEG2,
approx. 6 Mbps)

approx. 60minutes

STD (MPEG2,
approx. 3 Mhps)

approx. 120 minutes

If the disc still has fl'ee space
stills, movie
can be recorded.

stills on

after

FINE (MPEG2,
approx. 6 Mbps)

approx. 30 minutes/side

STD (MPEG2,
approx. 3 Mbps)

approx. 60 minutes/side

LPCM* (MPEG2,
Audio: LPCM)

approx. 30 minutes/side

• When rising DVD R disc, the recording quality
mode fhst used fur recording on that disc is a
fixed mode: It cannot be changed on that disc.

When recording
only movies (containing
video and audio)
The total recorc;able time is half on each side
of rise

Up to 999 stills per side (when recording

time on DVD-R disc

• When using DVD R disc, no still image can he
recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder:

*_ VBR stunds for Vuriable Bit Rate

Number of recordable
DVD-RAM disc

are

time and conditions.

• Recordable

• DVD-RAM disc storage capacity
Recordable
time of movies on
DVD-RAM disc

iiii

recording

only stills)

recording

999

* In FINE or STD mode,
MPEG audio
mat of DI/D
a DVD R disc
corrspatible
LPCM mode

the

audio

is recorded

in the

I_yer 2 tormat,
which is an optional
tol
vicleo st_mdard
If you intend
to finalize
and use it on a DVD player
that is not
with MPEG audio
I_yer 2, recold
in the
on this DVD video camei_/iecolclel

Setups
This section
explains
battery
pack.

Setting
Holding

preparations

for recording

Up the DVD video

- setting

the

DVD

video

camera/recorder

and

camera/recorder

DVD video camera/recorder

Insert
your
right
hanoi
video
camera/recorder
thuml).
Put your
hand
sition
where

fl'om the bottom
up to tile hase

of DVD
of your

in a po
you
can

Caution:
Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by holding the viewfinder
or LCD monitor: If the viewfinder
or LCD monitor comes off,
the DVD video camera/recorder
will fall

easily operate the REC
button and tile Zoom
lever.

Adjust tile length
hand strap so that
DVD
corder

video

of
tile

camera/re

is stable

when

you press the REC but
ton with your thumb.
Note:
Do not adjust tile hand strap while holding
the DVD video camera/recorder:
Doing this could
cause the DVD video camera/recorder
to fall and
be damaged

Attaching

Shoulder Strap

Be sure to pass through
the 2 slots.

Pass t he shoulder strap
through
the shoulder
strap attachments.

Be sure to pass through
the 2 slots.

Attaching

Lens Cap

Pass the provided
carT}era/recordelh
|

Use tile string

string

through

to attach

the hole in the lens cap

tile cap to the DVD

the both
tile lens.

sides

cap

inward

and

attach

it to the hand

strap of DVD video

Note:
Always keep ttle lens cap on when not using ttle DVD video camera/recorden
to protect
the lens

video

canlera/recorder.

_, Push
over

and

Note:
When recording,
attach the lens ca p to the
hand strap by hooking ttle tab inside the ca p onto
strap for comfortable
shooting

r ]!

Attaching

, ip-j "

Ferrite Cores

Although the cores are not attached
in the illustr_tions of the cables in text, be sure to attach the
fettite core (provided) to the S-VIDEO cable using the following procedure (the ferrite cote was attached to the AV input/output
cable at the fuctoty):
(Ferrite cores reduce radio interference
with your tL_dio and T'd)

1 Open
_

tile cover

Attach
the core
tion approximately

of ferrite

core.

to the S VIDEO
cable at a posi
l 15/16"
(5 cm) fionlits
end.

Close the cover of core, taking
not catch tile S VIDEO
cable.

care

that

1-15/16"
(5cm)

it does

Note:
If you use an external microphone
when
_ecording, attach the ferrite core (provided)
to the
cable at a position approximately
1-15/16" (5 ore)
from its end: Wind the microphone
cable round
the core once in the same way as for tile S-VIDEO
cable
Using external microphone
in modes other
than camera recording
is not recommended

Inserting Batteries into Remote Control
Insert

two AA (LR06) batteries

1 ()pen

tile
of" remote
Close

battery
control

(provided)

into the remote

compartment
lid on tile back
and insert the batteries,

tile remote

the DVD
trollable

to power

Note:
If tile batteries are discharged,
pressing any
button on remote cnntrol cannot operate tile DVD
video camera/recorder:
Replace the batteries

tile lid.

• Using Remote Control
Point

control

video
distance

control

to tile infl ared

camera/recorder.
is up

to 18 feet

Tile
(5 m).

receiver
remote

on
con

Note:
When using the iemote control, make sure
that the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/
recorder
is not exposed
to direct sunlight or any
intense light I[ the infrared receiver is subject to
light stronger than the infrared light from remote
control, the DVD video camera/recorder
cannot
be operated
by remote cnntrol
Note:
If there is an obstacle between
the remote
control and infrared receiver on DVD video caR/era/recordel;
remote control may not be possible
Note:
"[he DVD video camera/recorder
uses tile
"VCR2" remote
control code of Hitachi VCRs I[
ynu use a Hitachi VCR, etc with remote contrnl
code set to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD
video camera/recorder
will also be operated
by
tile remote
control: lo prevent this, change
tile
remote control code of the VC R

Setting Up the Battery
The DZ-BP14 (R) battery
pack provided
with this DVD video camera/recorder
purchase
time Char.ge it before
using the DVD video camera/recorder:
Note: Be sure to use the specified
battery
rately) for the DVD video camera/recorder:
recorder to nlalfunction,
or result in fire

Attaching

Battery to DVD video

Raise
finder.

Align the top of bat
tery
with
the top
surface of batter y at
tacbn-lent
of DVD

the

view

platform
video can-l

has not been

charged

_ t

DZ-BP14(R)/DZ-BP16
(sold separately)
or DZ-BP28 (sold sepaUsing other batteries could cause the DVD video can]era/

camera/recorder
While
fitting
camera/recordel;
is heard.

the

battel T onto the
slide it downward

DVD
until

video
a click

Note: Make sure that the battery is seculely attached:
Incomplete
attachment
could cause the
battely to fall, resulting in damage

era/recorder.

Removing Battery
After using the DVD video camera/recorder,
|

Set the power switch
to "POWER
OFF" to
turn the DVD video
calller

from it.

While holding
the BATTERY EJECT button
above the battery attachment platforn-l, sllide the
battel T upward to remove it.

a/l'ecorder

off\

2Raise
findel:

remove the battery

tbe

view

Note: For safety, be sure to turn the DVD video
camera/recolder
off befole attaching
or lernoving the battery
Note:
If the battery
iernains attached,
minute
level current will flow even if the DVD video camera/recorder
is off, and the battery will dischalcje

Charging

Battery

Use tile provided

AC adapter

1 Attach
tile battery
era/recordel:

to charge

tile battery.

pack to the DVD video cam

_ Connect theAC adapter between tile DC IN 8.4V
jack on DVD video camera/recorder and an AC
outlet.
Tile CHARGE/ACCESS
green and charging

indicator

will blink in

will start.

Note:
Charge
the battery
in the tenrperature
range of 50ein clear focus even
if the Video Flash is used It is recommended
that
you light a subject when recording in a clark place
Note:
The DVD video camera/recolder
automatically sets the shutter speed between
1/800 a nd 1/
30 second (beTween 1/800 and 1/10 second if Program AE has been set to Low Light) depending
oil
the subject brightness
Note:
During recording
of stills, the electronic
image stabilizer will not function

Playing

Back

Immediately
You carl check

Checking
your

Recorded

recording

immediately

Scene

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

oil tile spot.

Press the [] hotton.
Playback will stop, and recording
w'ill be restored.

(G, @)

Joy,tick

[] button

1 Press

1_/I I hutton

status

When the LC D monitor is opened,
playback
will be heard fiom the speaker
Adjust the
volume using the volume
corrtrol buttons

Note:
sound
sound
_/

pause

in the recording

pause

status.

Tile DVD video camera/recorder will enter tile
playback mode, and playback will start fl'om the
first image of the scene you have recorded last.
When playback is finished, the DVD video cam
era/recorder will enter the pause status at the
last image on disc.

Note:
lo temporarily
stop playback,
press the
I_/11 button
Press the 1_/11 button again to estart playback
Note:
Even if you stop playback
midway and immediately
star recording
again, the new image
will always be recorded
after pieviously recorded
images (these images will not be overwritten)
Note:
When playback
is finished, the _ mark will
appear
at the last image
If the DVD video camera/recorder
is left without being operated,
it will
return to the i÷colding
pause status after a pptoximately 5 minutes
Note:
If the I_/||
button is plessed while the I1_
mark is being displayed,
playback
will star fronr
the first scene recorded
on ciisc

Skip Playback
During
•

playback,

to locate

Tilt •

tilt the joystick

the start

once

of desired

:To rettnn

once

and

hold:To

of the
being

the

lease
start

played
image

back. When
appears,
re

the joystick:
Playback
flora that point.

will

continuously locate the be
ginnings of scenes,
starting
To

fi'om
scene

the scene
following
the
being played
back. When

tim desired
image apl)em
lease the joystick:
Playback
start

flora

Portion

•
Til!uptn)ce

l)layed

back

•

•
Tiltdown

once

Tilt down

that

point.

s, re
will

Tilting up tbejoystick
at a portion several
seconds from tim start of scene being played
will return to tbe start oftbe scene preceding
being played back.

twice

back
tbat

Note:
If you perfon-n skip playback
during playback pause, the DVD video camerakecorder
will
enter the playback
pause status at the beginning
of the Iocateci scene
Note:
lilting down • in the last scene on disc will
set the DVD video camerakecorder
to the playback pause status at the last image
Note:
If the temperature
inside the DVD video
camera/recoMer
is high, it may not operate
normally
In such a case, turn the DVD video caRlera/recorder
off, wait for a while, and then tun it
on again

being

of scenes,
starting
scene preceding the

scene being
the desired

hold:

back,

and start playback.
continuously locate the be

fi'om

and

image

played

back,

ginnings

Tilt •

or down

:To skip to the first image
scene following
the one
played

Tilt •

•

to the first

scene
heing
start playback.

the
and
Tilt •

up
scene.

Search Playback
r_
l_/tu ing playback, tilt the joystick to left • or rigbt
• and hold it: Search playback of scenes will
start.
• : Scenes will be visually scanned fiorwald
• : Scenes will be visually scanned backward
Release tile joystick when you find the desiled
image: Normal
playback will start from that
point.

Frame Advance/Frame

Back/Slow

Note:
When you skip or search scenes from playback or playback
pause, the screen will be dark
briefly
Note:
If the temperature
inside the DVD video
camera/recokJer
is high, it may not operate
norrnally In such a case, turn the DVD video camera/recorder
off, wait for a while, and then tun it
oil again

Playback

IJoring
playback patlse, tilt the joystick to left •
or rigbt •: Frame advance, fl'ame back or slow
playback will start.
Tilt _ once
:Picture will advance one fl'ame.
Tilt • once
:Picture will go back halfa second.
Tilt • and hold:Forward
slow playback
Tilt • and hold :Reverse slow playback

Note:
In forwald slow, a rapidly moving subject
image may be distorted
Note:
In reverse slow, the image will be r ougher
Note:
No sound will be heard durincl sealch playback or slow playback

Searching

for Point You Wish to View

by Specifying

It (Go Io)

Yon can specify any point that yon want to view in order to search fbr it.
1 Press the MENU hutton
dtuing
playback
or
playback pause.

The "Go To" menn
screen will appear.
2 Use the joystick to choose tile option (point you
want to go to), and then press the ,/|| button.
Top
:To go to tile start of first scene on disc
(scene 1), and enter playback pause.
End
:To go to the end of last scene on disc,
and enter playback pause.
Specify : To go to a specified point and enter
playback pause. See the fbllowing fur
details.

• Specifying

the point

to view

1 Choose "Specify" in step 2 ahove, and then press
the I_/|| button.
The screen %1"specifying the point to go to will
appear.
Time to tile midway
point of this scene

Recording
time
of this scene

Ctlrsor

Cursor

position

Use the joystick to select the desiled time ofcho
sen point.
•
: To select the start of first scene on disc.
•
: To select the end of last scene on disc.
•
: To move the cursor toward the end of
last scene on disc in one minute units.
: To move the cursor toward the start of
filst scene on disc in units of a minute.

(When

3 Press

tile start of scene is

tbe I_/11 button

selected)

to enter the selection.

The DVD video camera/recorder
will go to the
specified point and enter the playback pause
status.

To cancel the "Go To" procedure midway, press the
[] button befbre going to the specified point.
Note:
tervals

lhe cursor may not move

at same-pitch

in-

Zooming
ThisD VD video camera/recorder
can optically zoom in on subject up to 12 powers, digitally multiplied
by 20 powers for movie recording and 4 powers for still recording

Move tile zoom lever down to "T" control side,
and tile subject image will gradually become
telescopic: Move the zoom lever up to "W" con
trol side, and the image will widen.

Recording in
wide area

enlarged
image

If Dig. Zoom 48x o1"240x is specified, moving
the zoom lever down to "T" contlol side will
engage the digital zoom midway (see page 57).
Note:
The setting of digital zoom 240x is ef fective
only during movie recording
If you specify 240x in
the still recokling
mode, the digital zoom will automatically
be set to 48x
Note:
When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out of focus
Note:
When digital zoom is engaged,
the image
quality will be rougher
Note:
If the zoom ratio is frequently
changed
at
short intervals, the recolded
image will be unclear
Zoom Up
Digital

i,i

Zoom

12x
m
back

13x

zoom range

48 x

240 x *

* For movie only

Focusing
This
When

When Recording

DVD

video

tile

DVD

Focusing

Movie

camera/recorder
video

automatically

camera/recorder

a subject

oil, auto

at the center

fi0cus will

always

of" screen

(auto

fk)cns).

be set.

range

You can switch
tile display
mode
• On T (tele) side: approximately
• On W (wide) side: approximately

of on screen
infomlation:
3.6 feet (1 m) fl'om lens surf_lce to infinity
3/8"
(1 cm) fl'om lens surfime
to infinity

• How to install conversion
The

focuses

is turned

installation

screw

diameter

of this

lens (optional)
lens

is 37 ram.

Lens hood

Conversion

lens

\
(To attach)

(To remove)

1 Remove

the lens hood

flora

the DVD

video

cam

era/recorder,

Note:

Be careful

Remove

the lens

cap

Dora

the conversion

and screw
it all the way into
the DVD video camera/recorder.

the filter

screw

lens
of

not to lose the lens hood

Note:
If the optional tele-conversion
lens (DZ4L1) is attached
over the lens, the range where a subject is
focused at I end (telephoto
side) will be from applr_ximately
18 feet (5 m) to infinite
Note:
If the optional tele-conversion
lens (DZ4L1) is attached
over the lens, the four corners of screen will
be darker (victnetting) on W (wide-angle)
side when a subject is zoomed in

Macro

Recording

Use the macro f\mction when recording a small object fi'om close np position: You can shoot the subject
as close as approximately 3/8" (1 cm) from the lens surfime, magnifying the image to fill the screen.
Aim
the DVD video camera/recorder
ject, and press down the zoom lever
trol side.

at the
to "W"

sub
con

Note:
Zoom can be used, but the subject may
not be focused, depending
on tire distance to the
subject
Note:
lhe amount of light tends tn be insufficient
durinc t macro recolding:
If the subject irnacte istoo
dark, use additional
lighting

Manually Focusing Subject
The

DVD

video

auton-latically
off the center
|

camera/recorder
fbcnses

of screen,

Press tile FOCUS
stattls.

measnres

oil it. If you
adjust

button

want

the focns

during Movie Recording

the distance

to record

to a subject

by adding

special

viewed
effects

at tile center

or focnsing

of screen

on a snbject

and
image

manually.

in the recording

pause

"MF" will appear oil the screen.

Manual

Focus

icon

_ Press tile zoom lever down to "T" control side
to zoom in on subject.
3

Use the @ (_ buttons
to adjust
the foctls, while
viewing
the image
in the viewfinder
o1" on the
LCD screen.

FOCUS

button

@ @ buttons

Note:
Pressing FOCUS will alternate
between
manual focus and auto focus '¢_h auto focus, no
indication
will appear
on the screen
Note:
Be sure to zoom up to your subject only
when manually focusing on it If you bring the subject into focus at the wide-angle
position, focus
will be incorrect
when you zoom up to the subject
Note:
Manual focus is released
when the DVD
video camera/recorder
is turned
turn the DVD video camera/recorder
auto focus will be lestored

Manually

focus the following
"

Objects

screen
in the
center

"
"_

objects, which may not be automatically
not

Objects

with

brightness,
little
variation
in
such as
white wall

Objects

Objects lit by
neon sign,
spotlight, etc
which glares
or emits

rapidly
moving

1,_

s -D

focused

off When you
on next time,

(see p. 48):
Objects that
are far and
near at the
same time

Dark objects

strong light
Object
behind

Night view

glass with
walter
droplets,
on it

dirt

AdJusting
This

DVD

video

You can also

Exposure
camera/recorder

adjust

tile exposure

Manually

meastn
manually

es tile subject
when

brightness

tile subject

and automatically

is lit flora

rear

adjusts

the exposure.

o1"for special

eftFcts

button

@ buttons

recording.

1 Press

the EXPOSURE button in the recording
patlse status.
Tile
will

exposure
appear

indicator
on
the

screen.

Exposure

indicator

2 Use the @ @ buttons to adjust the exposure,
while viewing the image in the view'finder o1"
on the LCD screen.
Press the REC button

to start recording.

EXPOSURE

Note:
Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate
between
manual adjustment
and auto exposure With auto
exposure, no indication
will appear on the screen
Note:
The exposure
setting
will return to Auto
when the DVD video camera/_cokJer
is turned
off

On-Screen

Information

Vufious types of information
playback

Information

will appear

mode

• Movie

D:Still RAM disc
(withonly)DVD
External input still
[_:
(fiekt) (with DVDRAM disc only)
External input still
(fl'ame) (with DVDRAM disc only)

[_:

or on the LCD screen during recording

Electronic
image stabilizer
No display
: EIS OFF
: EIS ON

(EIS) (only

Program AE (only in movie
No display
:Auto
0_6
: Sports
:Portrait

recording

in movie

(sold
still

: Spotligbt
.W.:l
:Sand & Snow
.)
:Low Ligbt
--Wbite
balance
No display : Auto
WB
: Hold

flasb

[wben

separately)
recording

No display

light

: Always
:No

-- Self-timer
No

(only

display

ol)erating

zoom

(When

digital

(only

in movie

Expostlre

zoom

automatically

emits

ligbt

emission

in still

recording

: Selfitimer

mode)

OFF

: SelLtimer
ON (cotmt
from
lO seconds)

irrput

Ol)erating
status
REC : During recording
[[
: During recording pause
No display***

is 48×)

Movie recording
(only in movie
mode)

is 240x)

recording

Flasb
(only

mode)
: Emits

Video

is attacbed]

External

W_T
W EZZZ22222]ZI_ T
(When digital zoom
W_T

mode)

mode)
External

recording

Nodisplay:Autof0cus
MF
:Manualfocus

Wben

and

Display During Recording
--

Recording

in the viewfinder

mode)

time
recording

correction

REM XX MIN

:Remaining
record
able minutes during
movie recording
REM XX**
:Number
of remain
irrg recordable
still
images
during
still
recording
Remaining
battery level
czz2
(fidl cbarge)

Disc type
RAH
R
C_,,R_H
_.,,R
_;_

:DVD RAM
:DVD-R
:DVD RAM (write protected)
:DVD-R (write protected)
:DVD R disc already finalized
on tbis DVD video
canrera/recorder
:DVD R disc finalized
on a device otber tban tbis
DVD video camera/recorder
No display****
Movie recording
mode
XTRA :Higbest quality (only wben using
DVD RAM disc in DZ MV230A)
LPCM :Higbest audio quality (only wben
using DVD R disc)
FINE
:Higb quality
STD
:Standard

(low remaining
Current

Brigbtness

cbarge)

date/time
of LCD screerdVolume

BRIGHT

- _
+ : Brigbtness
VOLUME
- _+

Warning

of LCD screen

:Vohlllre

message

* No remaining
time will be displayed
witb a write l)rotected
disc or finalized
DVD R disc.
** Tbe displayed
number ofrecordable
stills is lot reference:
Tbe decreasing
number may not be correct, dependirrg on recording
corrdition
(not displayed
witb a DVD-R disc).
*** Wben no disc is in tbe DVD video camera/recorder,
or disc bas not yet been irritialized,
write 1)rotected disc or
disc witb no remaining
space bas been irrserte(I.
**** Will not appear wben a disc tbat cannot be used in tbis DVD video camera/recorder
is irrserted.

• Switching
You can switch

the information
the

display

Press

tile DISPLAY

•

Full

display

•

Minimmn
display
display
and warning
Tile

fill

Note:

and
lhe

mode

display mode

of on screen

information:

button.

mode:

All types

of in%rmation

will

mode:
Only
will appear.

the

recording

display

modes

will

minimum
DVD video

camera/iecorder

appear.

mode,

status

alternate.

does

not iecord

the

recording
date/time
as a part of image Howeve_ this information when recording will be recorded
with image as data which
can be checked
on Disc Navigation
screen during playback
(See "lnfon-nation
display during playback"
on page 53)

• Display when recording
When
recording
with
direction
as the lens,

the

LCD

an image

screen

facing
operating status

DISPLAY

button

of yourself

the same
and bat

only the
tery remaining level will appear: and the batte W remain
ing level will appear only when the battery has ahnost
no remaining charge.
The following operating
status indicator will blink to
give warning
message to user. The message can he
checked when returning the LCD monitor 180 ° to the
original stares fl'om the stares in which the LCD screen
was facing the same direction as the lens.
•
:The disc has almost no flee space.
:Write protected disc is loaded.
:You are attempting
to record a still on
DVD R disc.
No display
I1•

: Disc that cannot be used has been loaded.
:The disc is full, or you are attempting
to
record a copy gumded image.

Note:
If the LCD screen is set facing the same
tion as the lens, the LCD scleen will display a mirr
age (left and right ieversed)
Note:
If the LCD screen is set facing the same
tion as the lens, you cat] also view subject image
viewfinder

direcor imdirecin the

Operating
vcarlling

Battery
remaining
level

status/
message

Information

Display During Playback

Various types of in%rmation
on recording
the viewfinder
o1"on tile LCD screen.

No display

• Switching
mode
Press

will be superimposed

Playback

the information

tile DISPLAY bntton:

information
display

display

You can switch the dis

play n-lode of"oil screen information.
--

Recording mode .1
Scene No.

-Playback
operation *s

ProgramNo,oi
PlayListNo.*_
--

Disc

type

on playback

image you are viewing

Recording

date/time

'
2

_i_ VIDEO or [_ PHOTO
Program or _ Play List
3
Refer to "Disc type" on page 51.
4
I_
: Will appear when "Repeat play :On" is
specified
5
: Standard playback
i_
: Playback pause
: Forward search playback
: Reverse search playback
_l
: Forward skip playback
: Reverse skip playback
]_ N : Forward fl'ame advance
,_ _ : Reverse fl'ame back
Refer to "Playback"
beginning on page 44 fbr
how to operate.
The "_" mark will appear on the first image on
disc.
The "_" mark will appear on the last image on
disc.

• Playback information
display: Shows the status
of"DVD video camera/recorder
during playback.
• Recording
date/time display: Shows the date/
time when recording was started.
• No display: No information
will appear. How
ever_ when the mode of playback operation is
switched, the symbol will appear for approx. 3
seconds.

Advanced

Techniques

This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/
recorder.

Setting Up Camera

Functions

Selecting Shooting Mode to Match
(Switching Program AE Mode)

the Subject

This DVD video camera/recorder atltomatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the
subject brightness for optimmTl recording: You can also specify one of six modes depending oil tile suh
ject conditions, recording environment o1"ptupose of fihning.
] Press tile MENU button

in tile recording

pause

stattls.

The

mentl

screen

will

appear.

2 Use the joystick
to
choose "Program
AE"
on the "Camera Ftmc
tions Setup" screen, and
then press the I_/11 hut

MENU button

tOll.

Joystick

The options will appear
on the right of""Program
AE".
3Use
the
joystick
choose
the desired
tion. and then press
I_/11 btltton:
The
lected

option

to
op
the
se

Portrait : Makes a subject, such as a
person or a creature, stand out from a
blurred background.

will be set.

You can check the selected
AE mode
screen
information
display.
How'ever,
will appear
in the Auto mode.

Seleded

,_sAuto : 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.

the on
nothing

AE mode

Press

the MENU

The

n'JeI'_o screen

button.
w'ill disappear.

Note:
Tile shooting
mode
set os above
will be
stored in rflecr/ory even if tile DVD video camera/
recorder is turned off

Spotlight : Prevents overexposure
of
subject portrait face, etc. when strong light
strikes the subject, as in a wedding
or on
stage.
Sand & 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.
tow tight : Allows user to record in a dark
place even with decreased
lighting: However, an aRer-image
will appear with a
moving subject.
It is recommended
that you use the FINE or
XTRA record quality mode since noise is likely
to occur with Low Light setting.
However, note that the Low Light mode
cannot be used when the recording
quality
mode is STD.

White Balance
With

this

DVD

video

(Auto/Hold)
camera/recorder

you

can switch

the white

balance

between

Auto

and

Hold.

Use the joystick to select
"Auto" or "Hold", and

Auto

White balance is
always adjusted
automatically.

no display

Hold

White balance
at
the
time
when "Hold"
is
selected is held.

then press tile 1_/! ! hut
ton.

If White Balance is set to
l

Press the MENU
statns.

The

menn

screen

button

will

in the recording

"Hold", "WB" will ap
pear on the screen.

pause

appear.
White

_,Use the joystick
to
choose "White Bal." on
the "Camera Functions
Setup" screen, and then
press the _'/11 button.

Options
Bal. ".

will

The [_ mark
lected

be displayed
will

be attached

Press
The

on the right

of "White

to the currently

balance

the MENU
menu

scree

mode
button.

will

disappear.

The white balance
setting will always
when the DVD video camera/recorder
off.

be 'Auto"
is turned

option.

Using the Electronic

Image Stabilizer (EIS)

This DVD video camera/recorder
use zoom to record a magnified

1 Press the MENU button

is equipped with an electronic image stabilizer function: When you
subject image, it will correct f_lzziness in the recorded image.

status.

• Checking
EIS On or Off
You can check EIS On or Off by tile on screen in

The menu screen will appear,

fbrmation display.

in the recording pause

_. Use tile joystick
to
choose "EIS" on tile
"Camera
Functions
Setup" screen, and then
press tile I_/1! button.
Tile options will appear
on tile right of "EIS".
3Use
tile joystick
to
choose the desired op
tion, and then press the
,/11 button:
Tile se
lected option will be set.

Press tile MENU button.
Tile menu screen will disappear.

EIS

Af'Lerrecording with EIS set to "Off", it is recom
mended that you return the setting to "On" and
then turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, un
less you normally record with "Off" setting.
This fimction is eftOctiveonly dining movie record
ing: It will not work during still recording.
Note:
Tile EIS setting will not change
if tile DVD
video camera/recorder
is turned off
Note:
Although
you can switch EIS between
oil
and off during still recording,
the setting will be effective only during movie recording
Note:
It is recommended
that you specify
"EIS
Off" when using the DVD video camera/recorder
on a desk or tripod
Note:
When "EIS On" is specified, there will be a
slight difference
between
the actual movement
and tile movement
on screen
Note:
Gross camera
shake may not be entirely
corrected
even if "EIS On" is specified
Note:
EIS may not operate
correctly
when tile
conversion
lens (optional)
is used

Switching

Digital Zoom Off

When tile zoom lever is n-loved down to "T" control side with Dig. Zoom 48x or 240x specified, digital
zoom will automatically
kick in when optical 12x zoom range is exceeded. You can set tile digital zoon-i
to 48x or 240x for movie recording, or" 48x fbr still recording.
|

Press tile MENU
stattlS.

button

Tile

will

screen

in tile recording

pause

appear.

Note:
Pressing MENU durinc I recording
play tile menu screen

will not dis-

_,Use tile joystick
to
choose "Dig. Zoom" on
tile "Camera Functions
Setup" screen, and then
press tile I_/11 button.

When Dig. Zoom is" OfF
wI
IT
When Dig. Zoom is" On" (48x)
wl
I :::
I•
I) igilal

zoom

range

Options will be displayed on the right of "Dig.

When Dig. Zoom is" On" (240x)
(only in movie recording mode)

Zooll]

Tile El mark
lected

will

be attached

to the currently

!
Digilal

!
zoom

range

option.

3Use
tile joystick
to
choose "Off". and then
press tile F/I! button.

Press the MENU

button.

Tile menu screen will disappear.

Dig. Zoom "240x", "48x" o1""Off" setting will
be stored in memo W even if the DVD video can-i
era/recorder is turned off
Note:
Ttle subject image will be slightly rougher
in the digital zoom range
Note:
You can check whether Dig Zoom is "240x",
"48x" or "Off" by pi_ssin9 the DISPLAY button and
reviewing
tile on-screen
information
Note:
You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM buttoll on ierqote contlol to switch tile digital zoom
setting: Pressing tile button in the movie iecording
mode will switch the setting between
"OFF, "48x"
and "240x": Pressing ttle button in still recording
mode will switch between
"Off" and "48x"

Setting

Up Record

Switching

Movie Quality Mode

Choose tile nlovie quality
and "LPCM" (onB/

fron-i "XTRA"

Press the MENU button
stattls.
Tile

nlenu

screen

will

Functions

in the recording

(only with DVD RAM disc oil DZ MV230A).

pause

appear.

_.Use
tile joystick
to
choose "VIDEO Mode"
oil the "Record
Func
tions Setup" screen, and
then press tile I_/11 hut
toil.

"FINE".

"STD"

Use the joystick
to select
the
desired
quality
mode,
and then
press
tile ,/||
button.

4 Press the MENU button.
The n-lenu screen will disappear.

Options will be displayed on the right of
"VIDEO Mode".
The 0 mack will be attached to the currently se
lected option.
Movie

quality

mode

Note:
Tile "VIDEO Mode" setting will not change
even after the DVD video carnera/ecorder
is
turned off However, if "XTRA" has been set with
DVD-RAM disc or "LPCM" has been set with DVDR disc, "FINE" will be set when tile disc is changed

Block like noise may appear in recorded image, o1"tile outline of subject inlage is distored under the
recording conditions listed below: Pan tile DVD video cainera/recorder as slowly as possible. (Block
noise is likely to appear in the "STD" inode):
•If there is a coinplicated pattern in background
• If tile DVD video cainera/recorder is panned or tilted greatly or rapidly
• If subject is moving rapidly even when the DVD video camera/recorder is not inoving (as in fiollowing
figure on left)

iilii ii_i_ _

(Image when block like noise occurs)

(hnage

without

block

like noise)

• Recordable

times in each movie

quality mode

(on one side of disc)

tomatically
set to the quality mode first used with
the disc for recording
Note:
The setting of movie quality mode is effective only during movie recording:
Switching
the
mode will not work during still recording

XTRA

approx. 18-60 rain

FINE

approx.

30 min

approx.

30 min

STD

approx.

60 min

approx.

60 min

approx.

30 min

LPCM

Note:
When using DVD-R disc, you cannot switch
the movie quality mode ciuring recording
on the
disc: The DVD video camera/recorder
will be au-

The recordable times are only for reference,
The XTRA mode can be set on the DZ-MV230A
only: The recorda ble times will vary depending on recording contents,

Input Selection
Ifyou
switch
Refer
other

wish to input an image fl'om another device to this DVD video can-lera/recordeI;
you n-lUSt first
the setting on the DVD video camera/recordei:
to the explanation
starting fi'om page 92 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder
to
devices or record images input flora them.

CAMERA
lINE
|

Usually select
To view

Press the MENU button
stattlS.
The

mentl

screen

will

this option.

image

from another

in the recording

device
pause

appear.

2 Use the joystick to choose "lnptlt Source" on the
"Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and
then press the I_/11 hutton.
The options
will appear
on the right
Source":
The D mark will be attached
rently

selected

on this DVD video

camera/recorder

Select the desired option
and then press the I-/11
hutton: The se]ected op
tion will be set.

4 Press the MENU btltton.
The mentl screen will
disappear.

of "Input
to the cur

option.

Note: The "Input Source"
setting
will return to
"CAMERA" whenever
the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off

Changing

Method

for Recording

Stills

Yon can record stills of externally inpnt images on a DVD RAM disc in tile Frame o1"Field mode. The
DVD video camera/recorder
can record an external image with little moven-lent by specifying "Frame",
hnt "Field" is recommended
fbr recording image with movement.

Frame

Field

Does not suit recording
of frequently
moving video subjects, despite high image (quality. Frame suits recording of less moving video.

Suitable

for recording

Press the MENU button
statns.
The

menn

screen

will

in the recording

appear.

_, Use the joystick
to
choose "PHOTO lnpnt"
on the "Record Func
tions Setup" screen, and
then press theft/! ! but
ton.

of frequently

pause

moving

video

3 Use the joystick to se
lect the desired option,
and then press the I_-/II
hutton.
The selected
be set.

will

the

_._
r_

screen infbrmation.
/_
Still external input mod,_
4 Press the MENU button.
The

option

Yon can check the still
recording format ofex
ternal input image by
reviewing

The options will appear
on the right of "PHOTO
Input ":The D mark will
be attached to the ctn
rently selected option.

subjects.

screen

will

disappear.

Self-Timer
You can record stills of yourself alone or with your fhmily, fliends, etc., using the self timer fhnction, as
with ordinaly cameras. A still will be recorded approximately
10 seconds after tile REC button is pressed.

1 Press
Tile

the MENU
menu

button.

screen

will

Press the MENU
The menu screen

appean
You can

press

screen,

and

also

hy reviewing

_,Use
the
joystick
to
choose
"Self Timer"
on
the "Record
Functions
Setup"

check

that

self

the on screen

timer

has

been

set

information.

then

the >'/11 button.
SelFtimer

Options

button.
will disappear.

will

he displayed

on the

right

"Self

to the currently

Tinier".

The Q mark will
lected option.

record

Press the REC btrtton.
be attached

3Use
the joystick
to select
"On", and then press the
_/11 hutton.

The recording indicator at the fl'ont of DVD
video camera/recorder will blink.
The self timer indicator will start to cotmt down,
and recording will commence approxinmtely 10
seconds later.
Note:
To release the self-timer
mode,
choose
"Off" on the menu screen or turn DVD video camera/recorder
off
Note:
To suspend self-tinier, press the REC button
again before recording starts, or press tile [] button
Note:
When the REC button
is pressed, the 01111
mark on LC D screen will be pink It will also change
in tile same way when recording
with tile LCD
screen facing the same direction
as tile lens

Setting On-Screen
If you

connect

this

you can switch
the TV screen.

Press
The

Choose
Setup"
button.

DVD

video

camera/recorder

offthe
on screen infbrmation
(See "Viewing
oil TV Screen"

the MENU
menu

Display Output On or Off

screen

"OSD
menn

to a TV

button.
will

Outpnt"
screen,

operate

it while

Choose
button.

the

watching

or oil the LCD

desired

option

and

tile TV

screen,

monitor)

press

the

fl'om

I_/11

appear.

on the "Record
and then press

Fnnctions
the It-/ll

4 Press the MENU button.
The menu screen will disappear.
The "OSD Output" setting will not change even
if the DVD video camera/recorder
is turned off.

The options will appear on the right of "OSD
Output": The D mark will be attached to the cur
rently selected option.

LCD screen

"On"

and

(displayed
in tile viewfinder
on page 91)

setting

SCl'eeo

Note:

Even if "Off" is chosen,

the on-screen

infor-

mation will appear
during playback
See page 53
for playback
on-screen
information
display
Note:
Even after the on-scleen information
is removed from the IV screen, it will still appear it] the
viewfincler or on the LCD screen
or viewfinder

"Off'

setting

TV screen

Initial Settings
Switching

Operating

Sound On or Off

This DVD video camera/recorder will emit sound when the power switch is changed ovel; the REC button
is pressed, or other operations are engaged. If you do not need operating sotmd, you can switch it off.
1 Press the MENU
Tile

screen

3Use

the joystick
to
choose "On" o1""Off",
and then press the I_/11
hutton.

button.
will

appear.

_,Use
tile joystick
to
choose
"Beep" on tile
"Initial
Setup"
menu
screen, and then press
tile 1_/11 hotton.

4 Press the MENU button.
The menu screen will disappeal.

Tile options w'ill appear on the right of "Beep":
Tile D mark will be attached to the currently se
lected option.

Note:
Tile "Beep" setting will not change
the DVD video camera/recorder
is turned

even if
off

Setting or Releasing Power Save
This DVD video
camera/recorder
the DVD video camera/recorder
utes,

it will

automatically

torn

is equipped
with power
save function.
Specify
"Power
Save: On": If
is left in tile recording
pause
status without
being operated
fbr aK rain
offto

prevent

the battery

1 Press the MENU button.

flora

discharging

needlessly.

3Use
tile joystick to
choose "On" or "Off",
and then press the I_/I I
hutton.

Tile menu screen will appeal:
_.Use the joystick
to
choose "Power Save"
on the "Initial Setup"
i_lel3u
screen, and then
press tile I_/11 button.

4 Press the MENU button.
The menu screen will disapear.

Tile options
Save":
The
rently

will appear
[_ mark will

selected

option.

on the right
be attached

of "Power
to tile cur

Note:
Tilepower save setting information
does
not appear in tile on-screen
display, and this setting will not change
when the DVD video camera/recorder
is turned off
Note:
If you want to use up
have no intention
of using
era/recorder
for a long time,
Off"
Note:
To turn the DVD video

the battery when you
the DVD video camspecify "Power Save:
camera/iecorder

again from automatic
off activated
b'
save function,
set the power switch to "POWER
OFF", and then set it to "_ VIDEO" or "[ _]PHOTO"

Turning Record LED On or Off
You can switch
recording.

off tile recording

recording.
lqe recording
The recording

[_t

indicator

indicator
indicator

on the flont of DVD video

can-lera/recorder

even during

will light red to show that the DVD video ca mera/recorder
will not light even during recording.

3 Use
the joystick to
choose "On" or "Off",
and then press tile I_/I I
hutton: The selected
option will be set.

Press the MENU button.
Recording indicator

1 Press
Tile

tile MENU
menu

screen

button.
will

appear.

_,Use
tile joystick
to
choose
"Record LED"
on the "Initial Setup"
n-lent/ screen, and then
press tile 1_/11 hutton.

Tile options will appear
on the right of "Record
LED": Tile El mark will
be attached to the cur
rently selected option.

Changing

The menu screen will disappear.
The Record LED setting will not appem on tile on
screen information display, and will not change even
if tile DVD video camera/recorder
is turned off.
Note:
Specify "Record LED: Off" when recording
subject behind a glass or water tank that will reflect the recording
indicator
light
Note:
When using the self-timer function,
the recording indicator
will blink when the REC button is
pressed regardless of whether Record LED is On or
Off

Display Language

You can change the language used to display tile menu and information.
The following shows that English is changed to French.

1 Press

tile MENU

button.

Tile menu screen will appear.
_,Use
the joystick
to
choose "Language"
on
the
"Initial
Setup"
i_lenu screen, and then
press tile 1_/||

3 Use

the joystick
to
choose "Fran{ ais", and
then press the I_/ll hut
ton: The display
lan
guage will be changed
to French.
Press the MENU button.

button.
The menu screen will disappear.

Tile options will appear on tile right of "Lan
goage": The D mark will be attached to "Eng
lish".

Tile language setting will not change even if the
DVD video camera/recorder is turned oft

Initializing All Settings to Defaults
You eE_n restore Efll eE_rnerE_ menu
time will not be reset)

1 Press
Tile

the MENU
mentl

screen

settings

(initiEd settings

appear.

_.Use the joystick
to
choose "Reset" on tile
"Initial Setup" menu
screen, and then press
the i_/11 hotton.

All the setting
fholts.

"Reset"

verification

(The d_te

Emd

items

have

now

been

reset

to de

4 Press the MENU button.
The

The

_t the fuctory)

If you are sure that you wish to reset, use tile
joystick to choose "YES", and then press the I_/I I
hutton.

button.
will

to defuults

screen

will

appear.

screen

will

disappear.

Note:
To cancel resetting midway, choose "NO"
on the screen for verification
in step 2 or press the
[] button

Disc Navigation
This section

explains

about

how

to edit

recorded

images

using

the Disc Navigation

function.

Before Using Disc Navigation
Disc Navigation
is a tool for editing
Here is an explanation
on "scene"
Na viga tion function

scenes recorded
on this DVD video camera/recorder:
and "program
", so that you will be able to make most

Structure of Data Recorded

On This DVD Video Camera/Recorder

Video recorded using this DVD video
order of recording.

• Movie:

use of Disc

camera/recorder

will be stored

on disc in units of scene, in tile

One scene refers to images recorded between each press of tile REC button until recording is
temporarily stopped by pressing REC again.
One scene refers to a still recorded by pressing REC button.

• Still:
The recorded

scenes are collected

as "programs"

on each recording

date.

All programs
Program
No.
Recorded
on May

S('elle

Program No. 10
Recorded on May 27, 2002

1
3, 2002

7
Thumbnails

Times Oll each st'elle sho'vv "¢dhell recordillgS
were started.
Numbers
@ _ show tile order in which recordings
were made.

Scenes
of one program
are lined
recording.
Usually, when the I_/|
immediately
last program

after recording,
on disc (scene

up in the order of
| button is pressed

the last scene
of program

in the above
diagram)
will be played
To view previously
recorded
scenes
in the above
diagram),
search playback
flmctions

you can use the skip and
to find any desired
scene.

By using the Disc Navigation
easily find any desired
scene,
/ pl'ogl'aI_]

hack.
(scenes

of" the
No. 10

flmction,
since yot/can

you can
specify

a scene.

You can also fhde the image
video camera/recordei;
and
scer',es.

recorded
rearrange

on the DVD
the order of

Note:
lhumbnails
(first images
of recorded
scenes) are displayed
from the top left of screen,
and up to 12 thumbnails
can appear
on one
screen If there are 13 scenes or more recorded,
tilt down the joystick and hold it to display 13th
and any later scenes as thumbnails
Note:
"Scene No" is not inherent to that scene,
but is a serial number
of thumbnails
being displayed
lherefore,
the Scene No when all programs are displayed
may be different
from that
for the same scene when a specific program
is
displayed
Note:
Disc Navigation thumbnail
screen, skip and
title attached
to each scene, and special effects
(fade) are original functions of this DVD video camera/recorder
They will not operate
on devices
other than this DVD video camera/recorder
Note:
Even though thumbnails
may not appear,
depending
on the iecording
conditions,
playback
of the irnactes may be possible

Using Disc Navigation
Functions Available
Disc

Navigation

• Selecting
You
cific
You
play

allows

you

scene(s)

with Disc Navigation
to do the

following:

(Select)

• Displaying remaining
on disc (Capacity)

can select a scene fi'on-i a]] programs o1"a spe
progran-i and start playback floIn that scene.
can also select adjacent multiple scenes and
back only tile selected scenes.

• Switching/playing
(Switch/Play)

back program

Yon can select one program
programs
and play it back.

to be viewed

fl'om all

You can display
ing driven has.

free space

how much Dee space the disc be

• Settings on disc
You can cheek the remaining Dee space of"disc be
ing used, and initialize an nnformatted
disc.
Yon can also update the control in%rmation
of disc.

• Finalizing disc
• Changing
Yon can change

title
titles of programs

and play lists.

,,,ices that are compatible with 8 cm DVD R disc,
the recorded DVD R disc must be finalized.

• Editing scene(s)
You can delete nnnecessary scenes, skip scenes you
do not want to play hack, o1"arrange the order of
scenes fur playback.
Yon can also divide a scene on play list or arrange
scenes on play list.

• Displaying
(Detail)

information

If you wish to view a DVD R disc that was recorded
with this DVD ``,ideo camera/recorder
on other de

• Repeat playback
If""Repeat Play: On" is specified, all programs, or
any selected program or" scene, will be repeatedly
played back.

on scenes

You can get the infbrmation on movie quality mode,
recording time, etc. of a scene or adjacent multiple
scenes.

• Create

and

Edit Play List

You can display all programs or a specific program, select scenes, and create up to 99 original stories (up
to 999 scenes in 99 play lists).
Program various scenes in a play list to create your own original movie (play list, p. 74).
Only the data will be stored in play list. Ifyou create, edit o1"delete a play list, the original scenes will not
be erased from the disc.
Since scenes are not duplicated, the disc capacity will not decrease.

Example: To select scenes from program No. 1
and program No. 10 and create a play list
Program No. 1
recorded on May 3, 2002)

Program No. 10
recorded on May 27, 2002)

[][][][]

Play list created

Starting Disc Navigation

and Interpreting

DISC NAVIGATION

[]

the DISC NAVIGATION

Tile thuml)nails

button

button.

for all programs

will appear.

Cursor

Current

Blue

Range of scenes being
selected

Red

Scenes already selected

cursor position

Tilt the joystick to right when the yellow cursor
is in the scene at the bottom right corner of
thumbnail
display screen, o1"tilt down the joy
stick when the yellow cursor is in any scene on
the bottom row: The fMlowing 12 thumbnails
(following page) will appear.
Note that when the fbllowing pages cannot he
displayed, you are on the last page.

on the top
(preceding
Note that
displayed,

button.

the [] button

Blue

to left when

the yellow

cursor

in the scene at the top left corner,
or tilt tip the
joystick
when
the yellow
cursor
is in any scene

Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD
video camera/recorder
will enter the recording
patlse st_ltus.
You can also press
Navigation.

Yellow

Tilt the joystick

Note: lhe DISC NAVIGATIONbutton will not work
without a disc inserted
_, Press the DISC NAVIGATION

Screen

You can know the status of scenes flora the colors
of cursor and har graph:

Note: Do not proceed with a followin o step while
tile disc is being recognized or the CHARGE/ACCESSindicator is blinking

1 Press

Navigation

row:
page)

The preceding
will appear.

12 thumbnails

when
the previous
you are on the first

pages
page.

Note:
Tilting up or down thejoystick
it will continuously
chancte the page
thumbnails

cannot

and holdinq
in units of 12

Note:
Each time Disc Navigation
is stalled with a
DVD-R disc inserted, message "Creating
Thumbnail " will appear
After the message appears,
the thunlbnail
display screen will appear
Note:
If the following
discs ai_ inserted, the Disc
Navigation
screen will appear
or some message
will be displayed:
Write-protected
disc
Finalized DVD-R disc

to end Disc

Selected
Number

Bar gral)h
(current page
position **)

Still

Disc type
Operating
guide* and recording
time of scene being selected

scene number/
of all scenes

image

icon

date/

* The operating
guide will vary del)ending
on the current
** When there are two or more thumbnail
disl)lay pages.

status

of DVD

video camera/recorder.

Playing

Back Scenes

1 Press tile DISC NAVIGATION button.
Tile

thnnmails

fur all programs

_. Use the joystick
Tile selected
a

to select

scene

• Playback of still images
DVD-RAM disc only):

w'ill appear.

Still images

a scene.

will be flamed.

This

is called

"CUFSOF".

3 Press the I_/II
bntton.
Playback will start flora the selected scene, and
continue to the last scene on disc.

• When playback

finishes:

The

I1_ mark

in the last image

and
will

af'.er approx.
be restored.

Selecting

1 Use

will

appear

5 minntes

Random

the joystick

tile

for approx.

3 seronds.

Note:
Pi_ss tile I'/11 button to temporarily
stop
playback
Pressing "/11 again will start from that
point
Note:
If you press the I_/11 button after playback
of the last scene on disc finishes, playback
will start
again from tile first image of first scene oil disc
Note:
Piessing the D button will always restore the
thumbnail
screen
Note:
You can select scenes randomly
and play
them back See below for how to select scenes

on disr_

thnrnbnail

screen

Scenes
Repeat
steps
1 and 2 to
randomly
select
nmlti

to select a scene.

_ Press the SELECT hntton
Tile selected

w'ill be displayed

(with

once.

scene will be framed

in red.

pie scenes.
To cancel

scene, select
he canceled,

the scene to
and then

press

the

selected

SELECT

but

toil.

ranre]

scenes,

press

all

selerted
tile

[] hut

toil.

Note:
Although
lected, playback
scene number

scenes can be randomly
sewill always start from the lowest

Note:
To release all the selected
[] button

Selecting

1 Use

Consecutive

the joystick

_Hold
down
second.

the

to select
SELECT

the first
bntton

Note:

scene.
for at least

flamed

one

in yel

to select the last scene in tile range
then press the I_/II bntton.

The scenes in the specified range will be flamed
in red, and then selected.

press the

Scenes logether

The selected scene will be donble
low' and blue.
Use the joystick
you want, and

scenes,

You ca n also select

scenes in r everse ftom

the last scene in the range
Note:
To release multiple selection,
LECT or [] button after step 3

pr ess the SE-

Understanding

Flow of Disc Navigation

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button and then the MENU button The menu screens for Disc Navigation
and Disc management
will appea_
For details on each menu item, see pages explaining each separ_r_te funcdon

Switch (p. 75)
Play (p. 75)
Create (p. 74)
Edit (i3. 77)
Title (i3. 79)
Delete (p. 79)

Scene T Delete (p. 80)
[--Edit T
Fade (i3. 81)

bComb. e (p.83)

[-Divide (I3. 83)
_Move (p. 84)
(p. 85)

/
pSkip

{_ Program

T
Switch (i3. 72)
I-- Play (i
3.72)
u- Title (p. 73)

_} Disc _
L

Capacity

(13.87)

Format Disc (p. 87)
Update Control Infb. (p. 88)

ETC. Others --

Repeat Play (p. 89)

Disc *_
u_

Capacity (I3. 87)
Finalize Disc (i3. 89)

LSelect
(p. 85)
Detail (I3.86)

Progran3 T
L

Switch (p. 72)
Play (p. 72)

Scene _

Select (p. 85)
Detail (i3.86)

EI"{}.Others I

Repeat Play (p. 89)

* Will not appear

when a finalized

disc is loaded.

Program
Switching

to Thumbnail

Display

of Specific

Date

(Selecting

Program)

Since tile scenes recorded on this video camera/recorder are collected as "programs" %1"each recording
date, selecting a program will allow you to display only the scenes oil a specific date.
1 Press tile DISC NAVIGATION button.
_ Press the MENU botton.
The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

I_len

to select
tile program to be dis
played, and then press
the I_/11 button.

The Disc" Navigation ma*_""';"_!
screen will be restored,
and the thumbnails of
"_
tile selected program
will appear.

3Use
tile joystick
to
choose "Switch" on the
"Pl'ograI_l"

4 Use the joystick

screen, and then press
tile 1_111button.

Note:
If you press tile [] I->utton to stop program
selection
midway, the original screen (thumbnail
select screen) will be restored
Note:
The dates displayed
on the prograrn select
screen will be in the Date Mode used when tile
first scenes of programs
were recolded,
and the
date displays M/D/Y, D/M/Y and Y/M/D may be
mixed

Playing

Back

Program

YOClcall play hack only tile selected

program.

] Press tile DISC NAVIGATION button and then
tile MENU button.
Tile Disc Navigation

3 Use the joystick to select
the
program
to be
played back, and then

mentl screen will appear.
pressthe_'/llbutton.

_,Use
the joystick
to
choose
"Play"
on the
"Program"
i_len o
screen, and then press
the 1_111button.

I_lol_

Playback will start t]'om
the fhst scene of the se
lected program.

Changing

Title of Program

The recording date/time
has initially
time to ally desired title.
l

Press the DISC NAVIGATION
the MENU button.
Tile Disc Navigation

been attached

button

and then

menn screen will appear.

_. Use tile joystick
to
choose
"Title" on the

to ally program:

You can change tile recording

date/

Note:
If you wish to delete the letter for title, press
tile [] button once: The input letter will be deleted
Holding down the stop button will delete all letters
in the TITLE coMrf/n
You can also use tile DELETE
button on remote control to delete any input letters
Note:
To cancel tile setting of title, choose "NO"
oil tile screen for verifying tile entered title: Tile
screen for verifying cancellation
of title setting will
appeal
To cancel title setting, choose "YES"

"Program"
n-len n
screen, and then press
tile I_/11 hntton.

Tile "Progranl Title"
screen will appear.

• Characters
title

Use
to select
........ the joystick
tile program whose title
you want to change, and
then press the >'/II hut

You can select characters fl'om the "capital letter",
"small letter" and 'symbol" input modes.
With step 4, select tile input mode and then press
tile I_/11 button, or press tile DISPLAY button on
tile DVD video camera/recordei:

toil.

Tile

screen

a title will

for

Input

entering

available

for entering

mode

appear.

Use the joystick to select
a letter and then press
the I_/11 button: The se
lected letter will be el1
tered.

Repeat

this

procedure

to create

5 After entering tile title,
use
the joystick
to
choose 'Enter" and then

a title.

press tile I_/11 button.
Tile screen %r verifying
tile entered title will ap
pear: Choose 'YES" and
then press the _'/11 hut
toil.
After the following rues
sage appears, tile thumb
nail display screen of the
progranl whose title was
set will be restored.
Choosing
"NO"
or
pressing
the [] button
will restore tile screen
for inputting

a title.

Play List
Creating

New Play List

Use play list to edit recorded scenes.
1 Use tile joystick to select a scene to be pro
grammed in a play list.
When selecting multiple scenes, refer to "Select
ing Consecutive Scenes Together" o1""Selecting
Random Scenes" on page 70.
With the created play list, you can also add
scenes recorded on another day or unnecessary
scenes afterwards.
Press the MENU

button.

Tile Disc Navigation

menu screen will appear.

3Use
the joystick
to
choose "Create" on the
"Play List" menu screen,
and then press the 1_/||
button.

The "Create Play List"
screen will appear.
A new play list includ
ing the selected scenes
will be created, and a
ttmmbnail of the created
play list will appean

Note:
If the scene added te play list had skip or
fade setting, that infornation
will also be added
to the play list
Note:
The time when t he play list was created will
appear
in the title bar
Note:
If you have selected multiple scenes, you
can step the cleation of play list midway by pressing the [] I->utton In this case, tt]e play list will be
created with the scenes up to the point whee the
[] button was pressed
Note:
If free space available on disc is insufficient,
creation
of new play list may not be possible: Delete unnecessaly
scenes

Switching

Play List (Switching

to Display of Each Play List)

If mnltiple play lists are stored on disc. you can switch tile thumbnail display fbr each play list or switch
to the tlmmbnail display of all programs.
1 Press the MENU

button.

Tile Disc Navigation

menn screen will appear.

_. Use tile joystick
to
choose "Switch" oil tile
"Play List" menu screen,
and then press tile I_/1!
button.

Select tile play list you
wish to display,
and
then press tile 1_/I I but
ton.
The thumbnail

screen of

the selected play list will
appeal:

!I-

Note:
To display the thunlbnails
of all programs
(all recorded
scenes), choose "All Programs" on
the "Switch Plogram"
screen

Tile "Switch Play List"
screen will appear.

Playing

1 Press

Back A Play List
the MENU

button.

Tile Disc Navigation

1fse the joystick to select the play list, and then
press the _'/11 button.

menu screen will appear.
The
the
tile
list

_.Use
the joystick
to
cboose
"Play"
on the
"Play List" nlentl screen,
and then press tile I_/1! !_
button: The "Start Play m_°a
List" screen will appear. |_

8l s,2002}e09at_

selected play list will be played back flora
first scene. To cancel playback midway, press
[] button: Tile thumbnail
screen of tile play
being played back will appear.

Note:
If "Repeat
Play On" is specified,
the play
list will be repeatedly
played back (see page 89)

Adding

Scenes to Play List

Yon carl later

add

scenes

to the

created

play

list.

1 Display the tlmmbnails of scenes to be added to
the play list, and then press the MENU button.

See "Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific
Data (Selecting Program)" on page 72 fbr how
to display tile thumbnails.
Tile Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

4 Tilt the joystick down •
to move the cursor to the
lower rox_; and tilt it to
left .,_ o1" right • to se
lect the point where the
scene is to he inserted.
Insertion

_, Use the joystick to choose "Edit" on the "Play
List" menu screen, and then press the 1_/1| but
ton: The "Edit Play List" screen will appear.
Use the joystick
to select
the play
list to which
yon wish to add scenes.
and then
button.
The

press

the !_/11

thumhnails

program

that

dis

played in step 1 will ap
pear
and

in the upper
the thumhnails

row,
of

multiple
scenes, refer to "Selecting
Con
Scenes " o1""Selecting
Random
Scenes"

on page

70.

If the DISPLAY

button
is pressed
when the thumbnails
are displayed, the recording date/time
of
the selected
scene
will appear
across
the
I->ott nm
of
screen Press DISPLAY
to iestnre the pi÷vious screen

To select
secutive

While multiple scenes are being copied, copy
ing can be cancelled at any time by pressing the
[] button: The scenes up to the point where the
[] button was pressed will be added.
After adding scenes is completed, the edited
play list of thumhnails will appeai:

selected
play list will ap
pear in the lower row.

Note:

Tilt the joystick
up • to move the cursor
to the
upper
row, and tilt it to left _ o1"right • to point
the cmsor
to the scene to he added.

6 Press the I_/11 button to copy the scene: The
screen showing that the scene is being copied
will appear.

of the
was

position

Scene to be copied

date/t

ime

Note:
Pressing []insteps34willclisplaythescr
een
for verifying an exit from "Edit Play List" Choose
"YES" to exit the edition of play list Choosing "NO"
will restore the "Edit Play List" screen
Note:
Piessing the [] button on the scleen for verification will restore the thurnbnail
display screen
Note:
If you press the MENU button in step 5, the
menu screen for editing play list will appear
You
can also use this menu to add scenes (See page
77)

Deleting

Scenes from Play List '

1 Display the "Edit Play
List" menu screen of the
play list to be edited,
Perform steps
page 76.
_, From
lower

the
row,

play
point

3 If you ale sure that you wish to delete the srene,
press the _/11 button: Tile screen being deleted
will appeal.

When multiple scenes are being deleted, you call
stop deletion midway: Press the [] hutton.
The scenes tip to the point where the [] hutton
was pressed will be deleted.

3 oil

list in
the cm

sor to the scene
want to delete.

Note:
Place tile cursor on scene to be deleted,
and then press the DELETE button on emote control: You can also delete the scene

yon

To select multiple scenes,
refer to "Selecting Con
secutive scenes Together"
or "Selecting
Random
Scenes" on page 70.

Editing Play List (Adding Scenes Using Menu)
Yon can use

the menu

screen

to add

scenes

to a created

1 Display the "Edit Play List" menu screen of the
play list to be edited.
Perform

steps

list.

4 Choose

"Add",
and
then press tile 1_/11 hut
ton.

1 3 oil page 76.

Select the scenes
added

play

The selected scenes will
he added to the end of

to be

flon-i the upper

play list to be edited.

rox, v.

Note:
Tile selected
insertion position

Scene

to be

scenes will be

added

in the

added
Insertion

position

Press the MENLTbutton.
The menu screen %r ed
iting
pear.

play list will

Editing Play List (Deleting Scenes Using Menu)
If, by mistake, yon insert undesiled scenes to the play list to be edited in "Editing Play List (Adding
Scenes nsing Menu)" on page 77. or if there are nnnecessa W scenes in the play list to be edited, yon can
delete the scenes without exiting the screen for editing play list.

1 Display
tile "Edit Play
List" menn screen of the

Choose
"Edit"

play list to be edited.
Perforn-i
page 76.
Move
lower

steps

then
toil.

"Delete"
on the
menu screen,
and
press

the ll_/I I bnt

1 3 oil

Tile selected scene(s)
will be deleted.

the cmsor
to tile play list to be edited
in
row, and select the scene(s)
to be deleted.

Note:
If all scenes on play list are
list itself will also be deleted

deleted,

the play

Press the MENU button.
Tile menu
iting

play

screen
list

for ed
will

peal:

Editing Play List (Selecting

Scenes Using Menu)

Yon can specify the range of scenes when adding or deleting consecutive mnltiple scenes to/fl'om play
list. This "Select" menu item is nsefid when selecting consecntive nmltiple scenes in items for adding or
deleting scenes nsing menn oil page 77.

1 Display
the "Edit Play
List" menn screen of the
play list to be edited.
Perform
page 76.
2

steps

1 3 oil

Specify tile first scene of
those you wish to select,
and
then
press
MENI f button.
Tile menn
king
peal:

"/8

play

screen
list

tile

for ed
will

3 Choose "Current_End"
or "Start--_Current" on
tile "Select"
menu
screen, and then press
the I_/|| button.

Changing
The
title

Title of Play List

play lists have serial
numbers
in the order you
of play list, which
was the recording
clate/time

1 Press

the MENU

bntton.

Tile Disc Navigation

menn screen will appear.

_.Use
tile joystick
to
choose
"Title" on the
"Play List" menu screen,
and then press the I_/1!
button.

have created
them. At any time you can
set on this DVD video camera/recorder.

the

3 After entering the title,
nse the joystick to choose

"Enter", and then press
the ,/! ! button.
The screen %1"verifying
registration
of title will
appeal:
Note:
The registered
time using the same

Deleting

change

title can be changed
procedure

at any

Play List

1 Press the MENU

button.

The Disc Navigation

menu screen will appear.

The screen %1"verif}?ing
deletion of play list will
appeal:

_.Use
the joystick
to
choose "Delete" on the
"Play List" menu screen,
and then press the "/11
button: The "Delete Play
List" screen will appear.
Use the joystick
to select
the play list you wish to

delete, and then press
the _'/11 button.

4 If you

are sure

that

yon

wish

list, use the joystick
to choose
press the I_/||
button.
The

selected

original

screen

play

list will

to delete
"YES",

be deleted,

the play
and

and

then

the

will be restored.

Note:
If you choose "NO" on the scleen for verifying deletion of play list, deletion will be canceled,
and the original screen will be restored
Note:
Piessing the I] button on the sci÷en for verification will restore the thumbnail
display screen
Note:
Even if you delete a play list, the original
scenes stored on disc will not be deleted

Scene
Deleting
1

Scenes

Use the joystick
and then press

to select the scene
the MENU
button,

Tile Disc Navigation

to be deleted,

menu screen will appear.

_. Use tile joystick
to
choose "Delete" on tile
"Scene" nlenm
screen,
and then press tile i_/11
button.

The screen %r verifying
deletion will appeal:

l.Tse the joystick
the I_/11 button.

to choose

"YES",

and

then

press

The message "Deleting..." _ "Finished" will ap
pear and the selected scene will be deleted, af
ter which the thumbnail display screen will be
restored.
To cancel deletion, choose "NO". and then press
the l_/|l button while tile screen for verification
is being displayed.
Note:
Plessing the rq button on the scleen for verification will restore the thuml->nail display screen
Note:
If you wish to delete multiple scenes, select
them ieferring to "Selecting
Consecutive
Scenes
Together" or "Selecting
Random Scenes" on page
70
Note:
If you delete all data on disc, initializing the
disc will be recorr/nlended
(see p 87)
Note:
If even one play list has been created,
message "Same scenes on PlayList will be cieleted
Delete scenes?" will appear before deleting scene(s)
This message will appear
even if ttle scene(s) to
be deleted
is not used in ttle conespondin9
play
list, In this case, choose "YES" and then press the
I_/11 button to delete the scene(s)
Note:
If the time of deleted scenes (stills) is quite
short, the remaining
free space of disc may not
increase in ttle time remaining
indicator

Adding

Special Effects (Fade) .................................................................................................

When switching scenes, you can add f_cling to the beginning
There are three types of special effects:

and/or

White:

screen

Fades

in from

white

screen,

fades

out to white

end of soerie.

Fade In

Fade Out
Wipe:

Fades in from black screen
direction
of screen to black

to vertical
screen

direction

of screen,

Fades out from vertical

Fade In

Fade Out
B/W:

Fades in from Black and White screen
screen to Black and White screen

to color

screen,

Fades

out from color

Fade In

Fade Out

1 Select the scene for adding
press the MENU button.
Tile

Disc

Navigation

menn

special

screen

effects and

will

appear.

After the proceeding message appears, the
thumbnail display screen will be restored.
The scenes fur which special effects have been
set will be attached with marks " ,_", "b_".

_.Use
tile joystick
to
choose, "Scene", "Edit ",
"Fade", and then press
tile I_/11 bntton.
Tile fhde setting
will appear.

screen

Tile options will appear
under IN and OUT: Tile
mark will be attached
to tile ctn rently selected
option.

the special
effects
for
"IN" and "OUT", choose
"Enter",
and then press
Use 1_/11
the joystick
the
bntton. to select

" hf' effect
" Our'

effect

Note:
Setting fade will also fade the sound
Note:
Fading can also be set to either "IN" or
"OUI"
Note:
Any registered
fade cun be changed
at
any time using the same procedure
as above
Note:
Fade can also be added
to on-scieen information
displayed during playback
Note:
If the playback
time of scene is short, fade
will Ctlt off midway
Note:
If you set fade-in and fade-out tn a still image or a movie with recording
time of no more
than 3 secnnds, only fade-in will be valid
Note:
No fade effect will operate if you start playback in the recoMing
pause status
Note:
If you locate the start of a scene by skippiny, the in]aye at the start of the scene will appear for a moment,
and then fade will operate
Note:
The fade effect
will not function
during
frame advance,
frame back, slow playback
or
search playback
Note:
Piessiny the 17 button on the scleen for verification will restore the thumbnail
display screen

Combining
You ran

Multiple Scenes

rombine

multiple

srenes

into

one.

Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes when combining.

1 Use

The selected movies will he combined into one,
and the thunll)nail display screen will be re
stored: Tile first scene before combination will
appear as a thtmll)naih

the joystick
to select tile scenes
to be corn
bined, reDrring
to "Selecting
Consecutive
Scenes
Together"
on page 70, and then press the MENU
button.

Tile

Disc

Navigation

screen

will

Note:
Still inlages cannot be combined
Note:
If you choose "NO" on tile scI÷en for verifying combination,
combination
will be canceled
Note:
To restoi_ tile separated
status of a tort>
bined scene, divide it
Note:
With special effects, tile "in" effect
of the
first scene in ttle selected
range and tile "out" effect of the last scene will be chosen

appear.

_,Use
tile joystick
to
choose. "Scene". "Edit".
"Combine".
and then
press tile I_/11 button.
Tile screen %r verifying
combination
of scenes

Note:
If you conlbine
scenes from diffelent
programs (diffei_nt recolding
dates), a message that
prom pts you to update the control information
will
appear each time Disc Navigation
is started
Ever]
if you have chosen "YES" and updated
the control information,
ttle same nlessage will appear
when Disc Navigation
is started next time To prevent this, when combining
scenes from different
progranls,
create a new play list and then combine tile scenes on it

will appear.
If you
wish

are sure that
to combine

yon
tile

scenes,
use tile joystick
to choose
"YES",
and
then
toil.

Note:
Piessing the El button on the scleen for verification will restore tile thumbnail
display screen

Dividing
You ran

the I_/11 hut

press

Movies

divide

a srene

into

two

parts.

To delete

unneressary

portion

of srene,

first

divide

the scene,

and

then delete tile tmnecessary portion. You call also cut out a part of scene and use it ill tile play list.

1 Use the joystick

to select tile scene to be divided,
and then press tile MENU button.
Tile

Disc

Navigation

screen will

'_When
point

reach
the
you want to

divide
the scene,
press
the SELECT button.

appear.

The screen %r verif_?ing
division
of scene will

_,Use tile joystick
to
choose, "Scene", "Edit",
"Divide",
and then
press tile I_/|| button.
The "Select Division
Point" screen will ap
peat; and playback of the
selected scene will start.

yon
where

appeal:

Status
played

bar of scene
back

being

If yon are sure that you
wish to divide
tile scene,
use
the
joystick
choose
"YES", and
press

the _'/11

to
then

button.

The scene will be divided
at tile specified
and the thumbnail
display
screen
will
stored,
with the divided
side by side.

thumbnails,

point,
be re

appearing

Note:
The status bar of scene being played back
can be switched
off or on by pressing the DISPLAY
button

Note:
The division point may drift before or after
tile designated
point by appDximately
05 seconds

Note:
If you choose "NO" on the screen for verifying division in step 4, division will be canceled
Note:
Search and frame
advance
a_ usefld
when designating
division points
Note:
If you press the MENU button
while the
scene to be divided is being played back in step
2, the DVD video camera/recorder
will enter the
playback
pause status, and ttle "Go To" menu will
appear
You can jump to ttle first image, end image or any specified
point of ttle scene
(See
"Searching
for Scene You V_sh to View by Specifying It (Go To)" for details on "Go To") You can
divide tile scene at ttle point you have jumped
to

Note:
Since a scene with a skip set cannot
be
played back, no division point can be specified:
Release the skip for tile scene befole dividing it
Note:
If ttle division point is at a still, a message
will appear,
but no division will be made
Note:
Ifthedivision
point is at the start or end of a
scene, a message will appear,
but no division will
be made
Note;
A scene of 05 seconds or less cannot
be
divided
Note;
If flee space
division will not be
scenes
Note;
Plessing the
fication will restore

Note:
If a special effect has been added
to tile
original scene, tile "In" effect will be added
to ttle
filst half of scene, and ttle "Out" elect, to tile latter half

Arranging

Order of Scenes (Move)

You can move

scenes

]

Select
MENI

Tile
2

tile scene
J button.

Disc

within

to be moved,

Navigation

mentl

a play
and

list to arrange
then

screen

will

press

appear.

tile order
tile

as you

available
possible:

on disc is insufficient,
Delete unnecessary

i7 button on the scleen for veritile thumbnail
display screen

want.

Move
the "_" mark
to
the position
where
you
wish to move tile scene,
and then
hutton.

press

the il_/I I

Use
tile
joystick
to
choose
"Scene",
"Edit ",
"Move",
tile I_/1|

and then
button.

press

The screen for verifying
appear.

!ITile "Select

Insert

screen

appear,

will

the "I" rnmk

of scene will

4 If you are sure that you wish to move tile scene,
choose "YES", and then press tile 1_/11 button.

Tile message for movement will appear, and
then the thumbnail display screen w'ill be re
stored.

Point"
and

will appem:

Insertion

movement

position

Note:
To move consecutive
multiple scenes together, select scenes referring to "Selecting
Consecutive Scenes Together" or "Selecting
Random
Scenes" on page 70
Note:
Choosing
"NO" on the scleen for verifying
movement
in step 4 will cancel
movement
Note:
Sdll images can also be moved
Note:
Plessing the 17 button on the scleen for verification will restore the thumbnail
display screen

Playing

Back by Skipping

You can specify

Scenes (Skip)

"Skip" for scenes you do not want to play back: Tile selected

1 Use the joystick

to select a scene to be skipped,
and then press tile MENU button.
Tile Disc Navigation

menu screen will appear.

_,Use
tile joystick
to
choose "Scene", "Skip",
"Set ", and then press tile
>'/II button.

scenes will be skipped.

A skip mark " _
"
will be attached to tile
scene for which skip
ping has been set.
Skip mark

• Releasing

Skip

Select tbe scene set to be skipped, and choose "Can
cel" in step 2: Tile skip mark will disappear
and
skipping of the scene will be released.
Tile message showing that skip is being set will
appear, and tile thumbnail
display screen will
be restored.

Selecting

Scenes Using Menu Screen

Using the Disc Navigation
menu
is useful vv'hen tbere are euIllerous

1 Use
the joystick
lected.
Press the MENU

screen, you
sceees.

Note: If you wish to release skipping for multiple
scenes, select them referring te 1'Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together"
or "Selecting
Random
Scenes" on page 70

...................................................................................

can simultaneously

to select the first scene to be se

select

consecutive

scenes:

This

fimction

Note: If you select l'Start--_Current" hl step 4, the
scenes from tile first scene on disc to the one specified will be selected

button.

Tile Disc Navigation

menu screen will appear.

Scene

that

CUI'SOF

tile
Oil

3Use
tile joystick
to choose
"Select" on tile
"Scene" n-lenu screen, and then press the 1_/||
button.
4 Use the joystick to choose "Current_End',
then press the I'/11 button.

and

Tile scenes fi'om tile one specified to the last
scene on disc will be selected.

Choose" Current--+End" :
To select ttle scenes fi'om
ttle one that ttle cursor is
on to the last scene on disc.

Choose" Start_Current" :
Toselect the scenes fi'om
the first scene on disc to the
one that the cursor is on.

Displaying
Yon can
special

display
effects

Information Using Menu Screen
various
and

n-lovie

in%rmation
quality

1 Use the joystick

fbr

a scene:

the recording

mode,

recording

date/time

and

length,

mode.

to select tile scene whose infor
marion yon wish to know, and then press tile
MENU hutton: The Disc Navigation menu
screen will appear.

If yon have selected multiple scenes, the infor
mation shown below will appear.
Pressing the [] button will restore the thumb
nail display screen.

2 Use the joystick
to
choose "Scene", "De
tail", and then press the
i_/ll hutton.
The detailed infbrmation
on the scene will ai)peal:
Pressing the [] button
w'ill restore the tlmmb
nail display screen.

(When
With

R disc,

LPCM) selected
The XTRA mode
MV230A
*

Note:
Tilting tile joystick
to right will display information on tile following
scene; tilting the joystick
to left will display information nil ttle preceding
scene

DVD

the

using

quality

DVD
mode

filst will appea_:
will appear
only

RAM

disc)

(FINE,STD
with

the

or
DZ-

Numbel
of scenes whose
duality
mode is unknown:
This will appear
when the disc has a scene recol cled
on a dedce
other
than this DVD video
camera/
recordel;
only
is unknown
Also, tt}is will not
This will not
image
can

it the

disc

appear

appear
with
be recorded

has a scene
when

whose

mode

a D VD R disc is used

DVD R disc,
on iL

since

still

Note:
If multiple scenes have I->een selected, t he
total recordinc I time of tile selected scenes will appear

Disc Management
Verifying

Remaining

Free Space on Disc (Capacity)

Yon can find out how long you will be able to record oil one side of disc.
1 Press the MENU button.
Tile

Disc

Navigation

3 Press the [] button.

menn

screen

will

appear.

_Use
the joystick to choose "Capacity"
on the
"Disc" menn screen, and then press the 1_/11
button.
Tile screen %r checking

(When

"Capacity"

using

The

Disc

Navigation

screen

will

be restored.

Note:
Wit h a write-protected
or finalized disc, the
remaining
space will always be displayed as "0"
Note:
The displayed
remaining
free space is only
for tile side being currently recorded

will appear.

DVD

RAM

disc)

With DVD R disc: The quality
mode filst used for Ie
cording
with disc will appear
The XTRA mode
will appear
only
with the
DZ
MI/230A
**

With

DVD

Initializing

R disc'

This will not

be displayed

DVD-RAM Disc

If you want to erase all data on a recorded disc and reuse it, yon call initialize it rather than deleting
data: Initialization
is nseful in this case since it takes less time than deleting all data.

1 Press the MENU button.
Tile Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

for verifying

Note:
When initializing the other side of disc, turn
it over and start again from step 1
Note:
Choosing "NO" in step 3 will cancel initialization
Note:
Initializing a disc will delete all the r ecolded
contents
on disc: Be caleful not to delete data by
mistake

_. Use tile joystick
to
choose "Format Disc"
on tile "Disc" menu
screen, and then press
tile 1_/11hntton.

The screen
pear.

the

"Format

Disc" will ap

3 If yon are sure that yon wish to forn-lat tile disc,
use the joystick to choose "YES", and then press
tile I_/|| hntton.

Note:
Be sure to use the AC adapter
when initializing disc so that tile DVD video canrera/recorder
is not turned off midway
If initialization
is interrupted by power off, the disc will not be initialized
correctly,
or it may be damaged
Note:
It may not be possible to initialize a disc with
many scratches or dirt: Such a disc cannot be used
Note:
If you use a brand-new
DVD-R disc, message "Disc is not fan-hatted"
will appear:
Initialize
tile disc, following tile stJbsequent messages (see
page 99)
Note:
Piessing the N button on the scleen for verification will restore tile thumbnail
display screen

When initializing one side of the disc is con-i
plete, the DVD video camera/recorder will re
turn to tile recording pause stares.

Updating
Disc

Navigation

Control Information
in this

DVD

video

and thumbnails,
in a specified
DVD video
camera/recorder,

camera/recorder

manner.
and then

recorder,
the control
information
on tile thumbnail
display
screen

must be updated:
are turned.
This

another

information

device,

since

1 Press the MENU

the control

manages

can

on scenes,

to edit tile video
Disc Navigation

be updated

button.

_.Use the joystick
to
choose "Update Con
trol Info." on the "Disc"
n-lenu screelrl_alrld then
press tile !_/|| button.

The screen for verifying
"Update Control Info."
will appear.

3 If you are sure that you wish to update tile con
trol informatiom
use the joystick
to choose
"YES", and then press the I_/ll button.

Tile message %r proceeding will appear, and
then tile Disc Navigation menu screen will be
restored.
A black screen may appear while tile message
for updating is displayed.
If you choose "NO" on the screen for verifying
updating of control infiormation, updating will
be canceled.

all at once

tlsing

such

as skip,

data recorded
in this video

It will be automatically
updated
is useful
when
you have edited

Tile Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

information

If you use another
device
use tile data again with

Disc

fhde

on this
camera/

each time the pages
many
scenes
using
Navigation.

Note:
Be sure to use the AC adapter
when updating tile control information
so that ttle DVD
video camera/recorder
is not turned off midway
If updating
of control information
is interrupted
by
power off, tile control infon-nation will not be updated correctly
Note:
Even if the control information
on disc is updated,
tile disc may no longer be usable on this
DVD video camera/recordel
Note:
It may take time to update
tile control infon-nation if tile disc has many recorded
scenes
Note:
Piessing the 17 button on the screen for verification will restore tile thumbnail
display screen

Finalizing Disc
If yon

wish

to play

back

tile contents

etc. that

is comi)atible

with

1 Press

the MENU

bntton.

Tile Disc Navigation

recorded

8 cm DVD

R disc,

on this

DVD

finalize

the disc

menn screen will appear.

_.Use
tile joystick
to
choose "Finalize Disc"
on tile "Disc"
menu
screen, and then
tbe I_/11 button.

press

The disc
ized.

final

will

and
I_/11

the

When finalizing
the
disc over_ and repeat
step 2.

Playing

1 Press
The

other side
the above

Disc

menn

_,Use
the joystick
to
choose "Repeat Play" on
the
"Others"
menu
screen
• and then
the _/11 bntton.
The options

will

press

appear

on tbe right of "Repeat
Play":
The Q mark
will
be attached
to the cur
rently

selected

option.

player,

has already
been
"Finalize Disc"

finalized,

you

cannot

(Repeat Play)
3 Use the joystick to choose "On", and then press
the I_/|! button:

button.

Navigation

a DVD
below:

of disc, turn the
procedure
flora

Back Scenes Repeatedly
the MENU

using

the procedure

Note:
Be sure to use the AC adapter
when finalizing disc so that tile DVD video camera/recorder
is not turned off midway
Finalization cannot
be
executed
using a battery pack If finalization
is interrupted
by power off, the disc will not be finalized correctly,
or it may be damaged
Note:
The time iequired
to finalize disc that appeals on the "Finalize Disc" screen is only for reference
Note:
The shorter the recording
time on disc, the
longer it will take to finalize it
Note:
Pressing the i-I button on the screen for verification will restore tile thumbnail
display screen

the joy
"YES",

then
press
buttoI'_.

camera/recorder

following

Note:
You can play back a finalized DVD-R disc
on a compatiMe
DVD player by specifying
"DVD
video" (the program will be registered on the DVD
menu as a title)
Note:
No recording
or editing can be done on
any disc that has been finalized
Note:
If the disc in the DVD video can]era/recorder
choose

If you
are
sure
that
you
wish
to finalize
the disc,
nse
stick to choose

video

screen will

appear.

Repeat Play bas now been set.
Choosing "Off" will cancel Repeat

Play.

When Repeat Play is set:
If one scene has been selected: When playback
of the last scene is finished, playback of all scenes
will repeat from the first scene.
If the range fur playback
has been specified:
Playback of tbe scenes in tbat range will repeat.
Note:
Press the N button to terminate
playback
Howevei, the Repeat Play setting will not be cancelled
Note:
Still images can also be played
back repeatedly
Note:
The Repeat Play setting is cancelled
whenever the DVD video camera/recorder
is tubed off
or DISC EJECT button

is pressed

Connecting

to Other Devices

This section explains about the connections
in DVD video camera/recorder
to PC.

Viewing

to another

AV device,

such

as TV, and how to transfer

data

on TV Screen

Connect this DVD video camera/recorder
to a TV and you car? play back the recorded video or
monitor the video being recorded or? the TV screen This is also useful when editing or playing back
with Disc Navigation

Connecting
Use tile provided

* If your

to a TV .....................................................................................................................
AV input/output

(provided)
TV bas all S-VIDEO

cable

to connect

inl)Ut jack,

the DVD

tire connection

Note:
Before connecting,
make sure that t he volume on TV is turnecl down: Folgetting
this may
cause howling from the IV speakers

video

using

camera/recorder

S-VIDEO

to a TV as fbllows:

cable will be possible.

Note: insert the AV input/output
cable plugs into
jacks straight: Obliquely insertinct them could damage the jacks
Note:
Disconnect
the S-VIDEO cable befole rerr/ovhTcj the disc

Stereo Type witb
S-VI[/EO Jack

Stereo

Type

Monaural

Type

Viewing

on TV Screen

Use tile provided

AV input/output

cable

1 Turn

to connect

tile TV on and set the input selector
"VCR" whichever applicable Video input.

Refer to tile TV instruction

manual

for how to

switch the TV input.
2

Set tile
power
switch
"_
PHOTO"
to tnrn the
recorder
Oil.

to "_
VIDEO"
or
DVD video camera/

The image that the DVD video camera/recorder
is seeing will appear on the TV screen. You can
also monitor tbe image on tbe LCD screen or
viewfinder of the DVD video camera/recorden
3

Perform

playback

o1" recording.

Ttun down TV volnme
back could resnlt.

in record mode, or %ed

tbe DVD

video

camera/recorder

to a TV as %llows:

Note: The infrared remote control is useful when
operatinc t the DVD video camera/recorder
while
viewing an image on IV screen
HoweveL 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"
Note: Infomration
that the DVD video camera/
recorder is recording
will appear on the IV screen:
You can also display only part of information
or
switch off the display
Refer to "Switching
OnScreen Display Output On or Off" on page 62, and
press tile DISPLAY button to switch the display status
Note: When copy-guarded
disc is played back,
no image will appear
on IV screen
Note:
If you use IV with wide mode (aspect ratio
16:9) and set the IV to tile wide mode, tile Disc
Navigation
screen may malfunction
If this happens, release the wide mode setting on IV (see
the TV instruction
manual for releasing the wide
mode)

Recording

Image

from Other AV Devices

You cEm trEmsfer Emy irnE_ge recorded
on videotE_pe,
AV input/output
jack,
and record
it on disc

Connecting

cable (provided)

to connect

cE_mer_/recorder

viE_the

tile DVD video

camera/recorder

to other AV de

cable (provided)

Note:
If yotl operate the DVD video camera/recorder
connected
to another
device,
always
power the camera/recorder
from AC outlet using
the AC adapter
Note:
In case of camera recording with this DVD
video camera/recordeL
do not connect
the AV
input/output
cable to the output jacks of any other
device:
If you do this, sound from the other device may leak to this DVD video camera/recorder

to the DVD video

to Other AV Device

Use the AV input/outpnt
vice as fbllows:

AV input/outl)ut

etc

Note:
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"
Note:
If you inclease the volume of speaker in this
DVD video camera/recorder
when recording
an
externally
input image, noise may occur in the
image that is being recorded
To prevent this, reduce the speaker volume when recording
an externally input image

Recording

Image from Other Camcorder

1 Set
tile input selection
on tile DVD video cam

Note:
Still images can also be recorded
on DVDRAM disc See "Changing
Method for Recoding
Stills" on page 60 for details, and "RecoMing
Stills"
on page 43 for how to _cokJ still images
Note:
The "Input
Source" setting
will return to
"CAMERA"
whenever
DVD video
camera/_corder is turned off

era/recorder to "LINE".
Switch tile input refer
ring to "Inpnt Selec
tion" on page 59.
Ttun on tile connected
back of picttu e.

device,

and start play

Tile pictnre will appear on tile LCD screen or
viewfinder of'this DVD video camera/recorder.
Press tile REC button.
Recording

will start

on this

DVD

video

camera/

recordel_

The operation
of this
same as for recording

or AV Device

line input recording
movie
(video).

is the

Note:
Recolding
of most irnages is prohibited
by
the copy-guard
signal to protect
the copyright,
except
for images recorded
on camcolders
for
personal enjoyment
These images cannot be recorded
on this DVD video camera/iecorder:
Typical copyright
protected
images include those
of DVD video, LD, p_recorded
videotape,
rental
videotape,
digital satellite broadcast,
etc
Note:
If a video signal that cannot
be lead by
this DVD video camera/iecorder
is present - even
in images recorded
on camcokJer for pelsonal enjoyrnent without copy-guard
signal - the input image may not be iecorded
nolmally
Note:
If the input signal is iiTterrupted
by switching the channel on TV or switching the signal using
video selector, normal recording
cannot be peF
formed

Cautions when
camera/recorder
Do not

plug

connecting
to PC

in or unplug

any

you are using PC to access
DVD video
camera/recorder:
•

If you plug
ble oc power
indicator

in or unplug
cable while

is blinking,

cables
the

disc

data

oil disc

The following
cannot
be performed
DVD video camera/recorder
when
connected
to PC:

when
in the

tbe PC" connection
the CHARGE/ACCESS
the

DVD video

may

• Camera

operation,

using button

on this
it is

oil DVD video

cai_lera/recorder.

• Power

ofT, using tile power

switch.

damaged.

Ihe

mode

for connection

to PC does not

function
in the following
cases:
• When DVD video canmra/recorder
is turned ofi'_
• When no disc is in DVD video camera/recordel:
Ihe

icon

displayed

PC will

in the following
cases:
• When
a DVD RAM disc or DVD
set in DVD video camera/recorder.
•

CD-ROM
R disc

era/recorder.
When a DVD

R disc

is not

• Compression
of drive or disc utility program.
• Writing to disc, using an application
other than
that provided in PC kit.
• Formatting
disc fi'om PC.

is not

When an unformatted
DVD RAM disc or a disc
other than UDF f}0rmatted
is in DVD video cam

•

The following
functions
are not supported:
• Writing ordinary file other than AV data.
• Writing and reading to/Dora
the disc in DVD
video camera/recorder
at the same time.

finalized.

In addition,

cable

must be un-

plugged
and then plugged
in again when
using the mode for connection
to PC in the
following
cases:
• When the connected PC is set to suspended
sta
tUS.

of the

•

mode,

following:

eftbcts, or title displayed
on this DVD video cam
era/recorder,
will not be transferred
to PC.
The volume
name
of the DVD RAM disc initial
this

DVD

playback

video

a device
corder

other
will

than

this

confkmn

•

an environment
of high
tended
period
of time.
UseanunfbrmattedDVD
fl'om

initializing
use the DVD

PC on this

DVD

special

will

camera":
tile vol
disc initialized
on

DVD

to tile

previous
Do not

status,

camera/recorder

be displayed
oil PC as "Dvd
ume name of tile DVD RAM

•

The PC connection

recording

note

The

ized

The mode for connection
to PC may not
function
in the following
cases:
• When a DVD RAM disc formatted
oil a device
other than this DVD video camera/recorder
is
inserted.
• When DVD video camera/recorder
is connected
via IdSB HUB.
• When a USB device other than this DVD video
camera/recorder
is connected to the same USB
bt/s.

take

•

video

camera/re

specifications

of tile

device.
video
camera/recorder
temperatures
R disc
video

to record

data

camera/recorder.

When
recording
data fl'om PC on DVD
disc using this DVD video camera/recordei,
ways
DVD

for an ex

RAM
al

use a brand
new
DVD RAM
disc or a
RAM disc formatted
on this DVD video

Call-lera/recordei_

Capturing

Data for PC

You cEm cE_ptur÷ the d_tE_ recorded

Using DZ-WINPC3(W)

on this DVD video cE_mer_/recorder

E_ndtr_msfer it to PC

PC kit

Using the DZ WINPC3(W) optional PC kit, you can capture tile data of images recorded oil this DVD
video camera/recorder
and transfer it to your PC.
You can also write video data edited on the PC to disc. See the instruction manual ofDZ WINPC3(W) PC
kit for details.
There are numerous
update compatibility
"Conditions fur using
or not the PC kit can

• Conditions
PC kit
To connect

types of PC, including
those personally
assembled.
Hitachi will occasionally
information
on Internet for PCs with which the PC kit can be operated: See
DZ WINPC3(W) PC kit" shown below and information
on Internet, for whether
be used with your PC.

for using DZ-WINPC3(W)

the DVD video camera/recorder

to PC

using the DZ WINPC3(W) PC kit, the PC must sat
isf_¢ the fbllowing conditions:
• Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, Me, 2000, or XP
• IBM PC/AT compatible
• USB port equipped in standard
• CD ROM or DVD ROM drive equipped

• PC kit should
•
•
•
•
•
•

include

the follow-

ing:
PC ronnertion rable
Device chiver software for the DVD video cam
era/recorder
UDF2.01 file system (InstantWrite)
Software using still images (Photo Explorer)
DVD Authoring sofiware (DVD Movie Factory)
DVD playhack software (PowerDVD XP)

• Connecting
Use

the

video

DVD video camera/recorder

PC connection

camera/recorder

cable

supplied

to a PC that

with
has

been

tile

turned

To PC connection

blink

only

while

tile

disc

is being

Note:
If you wish to transfer data iecorded
on
DVD-R disc with this DVD video camera/reookJer
to PC, finalize tile DVD-R disc (see page 89)
Note:
After transferring
tile data on disc to PC,
keep tile original disc as your backup

optional

off, as shown

in tile following

PC kit to connect

cable
the

DVD

illustration:

terminal

Note:
When connecting
this DVD video camera/
recorder to PC, you can also use a minbUSB B connector 5-pin type cable (generally
available),
as
well as the PC connection
cable
Note:
The PC connection
cable does not supply
power to the DVD video camera/recorder
Use tile
AC adapter
to power the DVD video camera/ecorder
Note:
The PC connection
ca ble supplied with the
DZ-WINPC3(W)
optional PC kit is to be exclusively
used with tile DVD video carnera/_oolder:
A generally available
USB cable canner be used
Note:
Before connecting
DVD video carnera/iecorder to PC, disconnect
any other cables, such
as AV input/output
cable, flora tile DVD video
c_-lFnerf-l/recorder
Note:
If you connect
this DVD video camera/Iecorder to PC, nothing will appear in tile viewfinder
or oil tile LCD sci÷en Tile CHARGE/ACCESS
indicator
will
accessed

to PC via PC connection

WINPC3(W)

Note:
When capturing
for PC tire video data input flora another AV device and iecorded
on disc
in DVD video carnera/iecorder,
note that data
may not be played back correctly
Note:
Tile DVD video
camera/iecorder
connected to PC should be used at nomal room ternperature
Note:
Note that Hitachi does not guarantee
operation in the following cases:
• If connection
is made using a cable other than
that supplied with tile DZ-WlNPC3(W)
PC kit
Note:
Connect
tile DVD video camera/Bcorder
to PC and use it at leom temperature
Note:
Take care that the temperature
of this DVD
video camera/iecorder,
when connected
to PC,
does not rise excessively
(r efelence
for usacte:
app_ox 30 minutes at about 86 F(30_C)
Note:
If you use a PC equipped
with DVD-RAM
drive, change
tile plovided
UDF file system to tile
UDE2 0l file system included
in tile DZ-WINPC3(W)
PC kit

Using

Disc on PC

If your PC;is rompatible with the disr used, you ran immediately use a disc relnoved horn the cartridge
or caddy on PC.
• Making
images

use of recorded
(with DVD-RAM

still
disc

• Making
only)

Still images are stored in the "DCIM" "100HPNX1"
foMer of disc as ]PEG images (1280× 960 pixels oil
DZ MV230A, o1" 1024 x 768 pixels on DZ
MV200A)*. Use the still images on an application
tbat is compatible with JPEG data.
* Stills from another AV device are JPEG images
(640× 480 pixels).

use of recorded

movies

• When using DVD RAM disc
Movies will be recorded confbrming to DVD
video recording standard.
The DVD RAM disc can be used on PCs that sat
isfy the following conditions:
Compatible with 4.7 GB DVD RAM disc
Equipped with DVD RAM (RAM/R) drive tbat
is compatible with 8 cm disc
UDF2.01 file system installed
When playing back or editing a DVD RAM disc
on the PC, use the application software tbat con
forms to the DVD video recording standard.
• When using DVD R disc
Movies will be recorded conforming to DVD
video standm d.
The DVD R disc can be used on PCs that are
eqtfipped with one of the following chives:
DVD ROM drive compatible with 8 cm disc
DVD RAM(RAM/R) drive compatible witb 8
cm disc
DVD R/RW drive compatible with 8 cm disc
When playing back or editing a DVD R disc on
the PC, use the application software that con
forms to the DVD video standard.
Note: If you wish to write the images edited
PC to a brand-new
DVD-R disc, do not format
new disc on this DVD video camera/recordei

on
the

Note: If you wish to use a DVD-R disc recorded
on this DVD video camera/recokJer
directly on PC,
finalize the disc on the DVD video camera/recorder
Note:
written

(see page 89)
Writing of the images edited
to DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc

on PC ca n be
However, writ-

ing may not be possible, dependinc t on the combination of PC and DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc

Subsidiary

Information

Cleaning
Be sure to set the power switch to "POWFR OFF" before cleEming this DVD video cE_mer_Jrecorder:

• Cleaning

LCD screen and lens

Use chT, soft rloth to wipe dirt off. When (leaning
the LCD screen, be careful not to use %rce, scratch
it, or suhject it to impact: Doing such could cause a
defect in the screen, result in display unevenness,
or damage the LCD monitor.

If dust adheres

to viewfinder

• Do not use benzene or thinner to
clean DVD video camera/recorder case
The coating of case could peel offor 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, fbllow instructions
flat rise.

lens

Use a cotton swah to wipe it off. Do not use %rce when rubbing
I Push up the tab on the back of viewfinder
remove the lens block of viewfindel:

_Use a soft object, such as a cotton swab, to clean
the lens in viewfinder.

Reattach

the lens: Doing so could damage

it.

the lens hlock.

Check the orientation
of lens block and slowly
fit it in tmtil a click is heard.

Trouble

Messages

A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder:
pears, refer to the following table and take appropriate
corrective action

(1) Error has occurred.
Please restart.
(2) Error has occurred.
Please reinsert a disc,
(3) Error has occurred,
Error code
No. xxxx.
Please
read
the
manual

(4) ERROR xxxx

Control
ror.

Information

Er-

Disc error.

No more scenes.
List was deleted,
Write
Check

Battery
empty,

Play

protected,
disc cartridge,

is almost
Replace it.

Error has occurred.
Try to restart the DVD video camera/recorder
using the following methods:
(1) Turn power off, remove
the battery
pack or AC
adapter and reattach it, and then turn power on again.
(2) Turn power off, and reinsert the disc. Then turn power
on again.
(3) Take note of the number (xxxx), and then consult
your dealer.
Condensation
might have occurred:
Use the DVD
video camera/recorder
only aRer it has dried.
(4) Try to repair using methods (1) and (2) above. If the
message still appears, take note of the number (xxxx)
and consult your dealer.
Mismatch
may occur between
and scene information.
Update the control information.

the recorded

30, 34,
37

image
88

Disc may be dirty,
Remove the disc and wipe off fir/gerprints,
before reusing it, or use another disc,

dust, etc.

Disc may be dirty,
Remove the disc and wipe off fir/gerprints,
before reusing it, or use another disc,

dust, etc.

Mismatch in recording
information
may be caused by
editing done on some device other than this DVD video
camera/recorder.
Initialize the disc or use another disc,

All scenes are deleted

from the play list.

Release write-protect
of the cartridge,
If the message
still appears, the disc may be software protected
from
a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder.
To release this case, use a device that has executed
software-protect.
Replace witha
charged
to power the DVD video

battery, or useAC
camera/recorder.

Cannot combine,
Select multiple scenes,

Select a range of at least 2 scenes
and then combine
them.

Cannot
Deselect
scenes.

Select only movies and combine

combine,
PHOTO

If a message ap-

adapter

to be combined,

31, 34
83

them,
83

Scenes over limit. Cannot divide scenes,

The number of entered
that car/be
entered.
Delete several scenes.

scenes

Scenes over limit. Ca nnot add scenes,

The number of scenes entered
the limit that can be entered.
Delete several scenes.

has reached

the limit
77, 78

in play list has reached
77, 78

Cannot

delete scenes.

Scene without

control

info. Update
information.

control

This may occur when scene that was edited for division, etc. is to be deleted.
Combine the divided scenes, and then delete them.

The thumbnail
at the start of program or play list may
not appear
when disc edited
on device other than
this DVD video camera/recorder
is used, or, when editing, such as combining, is performed on this DVD video
camera/recorder.
Choose "YES" on screen for verification.
If thumbnail
information
is insufficient,
Disc Navigation
will automatically
create thumbnails
aRer it starts.

Disc is full. Cannot
control

add

info.

The number of entered scenes has reached
that car/be entered, so the control information
erating thumbnails
cannot be added.
Combine several scenes or delete them.

77, 78

Disc is not formatted.
Format the disc now?

Has the disc been

using it on

Disc error
has
curred.
Format
disc now?

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.

Disc error
has occurred. Formatting
is
not complete.

The disc may be dirty.
Remove the disc and wipe off fir/gerprints,
before reusing it, or use another disc.

Disc error
has occurred. Keep disc inside & restart.

Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes.
Turn off the DVD video camera/recorder
with the disc
being used in it, connect AC adapter, and then power
the DVD vide() camera/recorder
again.
Repair of
scenes will be tried.
If this message appears during recording,
turn off the
DVD video camera/recorder
with the disc loaded, and
then turn it on again. After that, operate the DVD video
ca mera/recorder
R)llowing the instructions on screen.
If the battery is being used to power the DVD video
camera/recorder:
the message "Use AC adapter."
will
appear. If an AC adapter
is not handy, press the stop
(N) button, and then remove the disc. If the disc is inserted when the AC adapter is later used to power the
DVD vide() camera/recorder:
the data may be repaired.

Disc full.
ecute.

Cannot

Drive overheat.
retry later.

Stop processing

lO0

octhe

ex-

Please

initialized

the limit
for gen-

on a PC?

Choose "YES" and initialize the disc when
this DVD video camera/recorder.

Delete unnecessary
use another disc.

scenes

40, 42

using this disc, or

The temperature
inside the DVD video camera/recorder is too high, and reading or writing of the data
on disc may not be performed
normally.
Turn the DVD video camera/recorder
off and wait for
a while. The temperature
will be effectively
decreased
if the DVD video camera/recorder
is placed in a wellventilated
spot.

The [] button
ple scenes.

was pressed

before

dust, etc.

to stop processing

of multi-

(1) Data error in a part
of image
file. Repair
disc now?
(2) Found error in image file. Repair disc
FLOW?

(3) Data error in all image files. Repair all
data now?

Use AC adapter.

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" will
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 will deactivate
the file repair function.)
Follow the instructions on screen, ta king note of the following cautions:
• 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
R)r repair is added to the repaired
data (only the corrected
portion for partial repair), the
original date/time
information
will be lost.
• Since all movies, and then all stills, are repaired, the
order of recorded
contents will be lost.
(In case of message (2) (3) only)
Scene cannot be repaired when the DVD vide() camera/recorder
is powered
by a battery.
If the AC adapter
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 vide() camera/recorder
aRerwards, and connect
the AC adapter.

Error occurred.
Please
replace disc or format
disc.

Abnormality
has occurred
with the DVD-RAM disc to
be repaired. Initialize the disc before using it, or use the
other side of the same disc or another disc.

Error occurred.

Abnormality
has occurred
with the DVD-R disc to be
repaired.
Use the other side of the same disc or another disc.

replace

Please

disc.

Disc has no data.

The MENU button was pressed with no scene recorded.

Disc has no Play List.

SwitcMng of play list was selected

Disc includes
protected scenes. Delete
scenes.

The disc may be software protected from a device other
than this DVD video camera/recorder.
To release this
case, use a device that has executed software-protect.

Play Lists over limit.

An attempt
was made to create new play list or copy
play list, even though limit specified for play lists in the
video recording
standard had already been stored.

Car/riot
Unselect
scenes.

execute.
multiple

Division or change
in thumbnail
multiple scenes were selected.

with no play list stored.

was executed

when
70

101

Cannot

move scene in

program

Move was executed

when

a program

was selected.

mode.

(1) Disc is not formatted. If it formats, it becomes possible to use
for camera.
(2) However, when you
record from PC connection
terminal,
please do not format.
(3) Format
the disc
now'?

DVD-R disc that was not initialized
inserted.

In DVD-R Disc, Video
mode of the disc recorcted once cannot
be changed.

With DVD-R disc, the

movie

for recording

be changed.

Finalize may not be
complete.
Finalize
again now?

Ir/star/taneous
shutoff occurred
during Finalizing, after
which power was supplied and disc was inserted.

Disc error
has occurred. Finalizing is not
complete.

Disc error occurred
Replace the disc.

Scenes over limit. Ca nnot move scenes.

An attempt was made to move a scene, even though
number of storable scenes was exceeded.

Top scene
divided.

cannot

Division is not possible

at the start of scene.

End scene
divided.

cannot

Division is not possible

at the end of scene.

di-

Still image

Photo
vided.

cannot

Cannot
scene.

combine

for camera

use was

cannot

Unless consecutive
be combined.

quality

mode

once

used
58

during finalizing, and finalizing failed.

be divided.
scenes

are selected,

they cannot

Same scenes on Play
List will be deleted.
Delete scenes?

This will appear

This disc is recorded by
the PAL system. Please
replace disc.

This DVD video camera/recorder
car/ use only discs
recorded
on the NTSC system. A disc recorded
on the
PAL system cannot be used on tMs DVD video camera/recorder.

This disc

Adiscthat

used.
disc.

102

cannot

Please

replace

when

68, 84

scenes are to be deleted.
80

era/recorder

cannot

be used ontMs

has been loaded.

DVDvideo

Checkthetype

camof disc.

COPY PROTECTED

CHECK DISC

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.
Disc that cannot

be used on this DVD video

camera/

recorder has been inserted or disc is damaged.
Check whether the type of disc is correct or not, or
whether the disc is write protected
or not.
UNFORMAT DISC

END OF DISC

DISC ALMOST FULL

DISC ACCESS

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 will 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.

The disc is full.
You cannot record on this disc anymore. Prepare another
disc or delete unnecessary movie scenes from this disc.

37, 80

The disc will soon be full, and recording
ble.
Replace the disc.

will be impossi-

The recorded scene is being stored on disc.
Wait until the message disappears,
and you car/start
to use the DVD video camera/recorder.
This DVD video camera/recorder
is verifying
the correct disc has been inserted.

42, 43

whether

Wait until the message disappears,
and you car/start
to use the DVD video camera/recorder.
This message will be displayed for a little longer when
the date changes.
NO DISC

CANNOT
PHOTOS

The disc has not been
Insert it.

RECORD

inserted.

This message may appear when the DVD video camera/recorder
or disc is moved from a cold place to a
warm place.
Cor/der/sation
has occurred
on the camera/recorder
lens or DVD-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.

Are you using DVD-R disc? You cannot record still image on DVD-R disc (recordable
of still images from PC).
Use DVD-RAM disc to record still images.

103

Troubleshooting
Check to see the following before E_skingfor E_repE_ir:If the suggested solution still cE_nnot restore the
DVD video camercJrecorder
to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourselF,, but consult your dealer:

Power supplies

Power

turns off im-

mediately
ing turned

after beon.

Is battery charged?
Charge it.
31

When
power
is
turned on, the LCD
screen will turn on
and off.
Is Power Save set to "On'?

Power goes off
unexpectedly.

Power
turned

cannot
off.

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 "POWER OFF" and then set it to "i VIDEO". You ca n also
specify "Power Save: Off" to stop automatic
power off.
be

No image appears
on the LCD screen
or in the viewfinder.

Battery
fast

104

weakens

Remove the battery or AC adapter. In this case, the disc
cannot
be removed.
To remove the disc, reattach
the
battery or AC adapter
and turn the DVD video camera/
recorder on again.
Is DVD video camera/recorder
connection
cable?
Unplug the PC connection

connected

to PC using PC
96

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.

69, 81

Are you using the DVD video camera/recorder
where the
temperature
is very low?
The DVD video camera/recorder
car/ normally
be used
for 40 minutes to one hour with a fully charged
DZ-BP14(R)/
DZ-BP16 (sold separately)
battery,
but this time will be
shorter at low temperatures.
Prepare extra batteries.

Battery may be dead.
Replace it.

Battery cannot
charged.

Was the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator
lit or blinking during
charging?
The battery might have been attached
incorrectly to the
battery attachment
platform
on DVD video camera/recorcter: Remove the battery, and then attach it again. If a
correctly attached
battery cannot be charged,
the battery is dead: Purchase a new one.

Is the battery abnormally
hot?
Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then
charge it.
Is the ambient temperature
too low or too high?
Charge the battery at 50-86°F (10-30°C).

Has the battery been unused R)r a long time?
Remove the battery, and then reattach
it. If the battery
still not charged,
it may be dead: Purchase a new one.

During recording

Pressing
the REC
button will not start
recording,

Is input image copy-guarded?
Copy-guarded
image cannot
video camera/recorder.

Recording
but stops
ately,

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 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 tra nsmitted, or connect AV device directly.

starts
immedi-

Are you attempting
PC?

to record

From some video games
corded on this DVD video
LCD screen
to see.

is hard

Has brightness
Stop recording

be recorded

image

on this DVD

from video

or PCs, image
camera/recorder.

cannot

game

22, 93

be re-

of LCD screen been actjusted?
and actjust the brightness.

Is the DVD video camera/recorder
being used outdoors?
Use the viewfinder.
When using LCD monitor, adiust its angle so that LCD screen is not exposed to direct sunlight.

41
4O

105

Focus is not correct.

Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subiect?
Focus manually.

Does "MF" appear'?
The DVD video camera/recorder
is set to manual focus.
Focus the subiect manually, or release manual focus.

Is the diopter
the viewfinder

control correctly
as a monitor?

Adiust the diopter

adjusted

if you are using

control.

In cases other than the above, set the power
"POWEROFF',arldthensetitto"IVIDEO'or"_PHOTO"
again.

switch

to
40

During playback

Pressing
the REC
button will not start
recording.

Is disc dirty?
Use soft, dry cloth

Pressing the playback button will not

Has the image been recorded
DVD video ca mera/recorder?

start playback.

Playback
of image recorded
DVD video camera/recorder
DVD video camera/recorder.

to clean

it.

23
by devices

other

than this

on devices other than this
may be impossible on this

Has scene been edited by applications
other than Disc
Navigation?
If the scene recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder
is
edited with applications other than Dis(: Navigation, playback
may not be possible on this DVD video camera/recorder.
No playback
ture appears

picon TV

screen,

Is TV input selector set correctly?
Some TVs have multiple video input jacks.

Check

connected

Is input selector of this DVD video
"LINE"?
Change it to "CAMERA" mode.

camera/recorder

or does dirt or fingerprint

set to
59

Is disc scratched
Clean the disc.

Poor playback
ture

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.

106

to TV cor-

Playback
picture is
momentarily
interrupted.
pic-

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
rectly?
Check the cor/r/ections.

adhere

to it?
23

Playback
picture
greatly distorted,

No sound

Disc
Navigation
thumbnails
do not
appear.

Was recording
of external input made with "Frame" specifled?
Specify "Field" for "PHOTO Input" in record mode settings.

Is the TV volume control set correctly?
Adjust TV volume control, and be sure to actjust the volume on TV.

Was the image recorded fromAVinput/outputjackwith
interference?
Record image with no noise or disturbance.

Miscellaneous

Power

does

not

come on, or no operation
occurs
by
pressing button.

Detach the battery or AC adapter, and use a fine tipped
pen to hold down the reset button for several seconds.
Then reattach the battery or AC adapter, and operate the
DVD video camera/recorder.
Resetting the DVD video
camera/recorder
will return the date/time
and all setting
items on the menu screen to defaults: Reset the date/time
and each menu setting item as needed.
Has the DVD video camera/recorder
impact?
The DVD video camera/recorder
Consult your dealer.

The date

and time

Disc cannot
moved.

Has the DVD video

camera/recorder

a long period of time?
The internal backup memory
Charge it.

are incorrect.

be re-

been
could
been

subjected

be damaged.
left unused for
35

may be discharged:

Has dis(: rotation stopped?
Disc cannot be removed unless rotation
before trying to remove it again.

has stopped.

Wait

Did you detach the battery or AC adapter
before setting
the power switch to "POWER OFF".
Connect the battery pack or AC adapter, set the power
switch to "IVIDEO"
and then "POWER OFF", and remove
the disc after the disc unlocking

109

sound is heard.

107

DVD vide()
camera/recorder
carlnot be operated
from remote
corrtrol.

Is the remote control pointed
DVD video ca mera/recorder?

at the irffrared

Point it at the infrared
camera/recorder.

to operate

receiver

batteries

in the remote

the DVD video

Is the DVD video
Turn it on.

camera/recorder

corrtrol?

Also check the polarities of batteries.
be dead: Try replacing
them.

car/r/ot

Is the irrfrared receiver
on DVD video camera/recorder
exposed to direct sunlight or strong fluorescent
light, etc.?
The remote corrtrol cannot operate the DVD video camera/recorder
when strong light strikes the infrared receiver.
Adjust the place or arrgle of the DVD video camera/recorder.
Are there

Disc cover
be closed.

receiver

The batteries

could

powered?

Is disc correctly irrserted?
Was disc inserted until it locked?

Was disc inserted from wrong direction?
Remove the disc and then reinsert it.
Operating
sound
heard cyclically.
Scene cannot
deleted.

108

is
be

This sound is heard because the disc is cyclically
and does not indicate
a fault.

operated

Is the cursor pointing to the scene to be deleted?
If you
select a scene with yellow cursor when a scene already
selected
(framed in red) exists, the scene framed in red
will be deleted. Carefully check the colors of cursor arrd
bar graph on the thumbnail
display screen.

69, 80

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 fuctory
defuulb
The date and time will abo be reset: Set the date and time again
before using the DVD video
camera/recorder:
1

Ttun

the DVD

video

2Use
a fine tipped
button
fbr several

All settings
Note:
force

will

camera/recorder

pen to
seconds.

hold

off.

down

tile

reset

be reset.

Do not press tile

reset button

with

undue

RESET button

• List of setting items

DVD-RAM

Program AE

[_ISporlslPorlraitlSpotlight/Sand&Snow/tow

DVD-R

White Bal.

[_/Hold

EIS

[_/Off

Dig.Zoom

240xl_/Off

DVD-RAM

Light

DZ-MV230A:

XTRAI_/STD

VIDEO Mode

DZ-MV200A:_/STD

DVD-R

VIDEO Mode

_/STD/LPCM

DVD-RAM
DVD-R

Input

_/LINE

"=
"_

DVD-RAM

PHOTO Input
Self Timer

Frame_
On/_

60
61

DVD-RAM
DVD-R

OSD Output

[_/Off

DVD-RAM

DateMode

[_]IDIMIYIYIMID

DVD-R

Date Set

1/1/2002

DVD-RAM

Beep

[_/Off

DVD-R

Power Save

On/_

Record

[_/Off

¢ _
m

:_
_=

Source

LED

Language

_lFranq,

Demo

[_/Off/Start

Mode

12:00AM

aislEspanollDeutsch/Italiano

64
16

109

Major

Specifications

CCD (number

of effective

pixels)

1/4-inch

interlaced

DZ-MV230A

total number of pixels: approx.
movie: approx. 720,000
still: approx. 1,000,000

1,100,000

DZ-MV200A

total number of pixels: approx.
movie: approx. 340,000
still: approx. 630,000

680,000

Lens

F2.0-2.7, f 3/16"-1-15/16"
(4.1-49.2 mm)
Filter diameter:
1-7/16" (37 mm)

Focal length
camera)
Focus

(converted

to 35 mm

Movie: approx. 1-3/4"-20-13/16"
(44-528 mm)
Still: approx. 1-1/2"-17-15/16"
(38-456 mm)
Auto/Manual

Zoom

Optical

12x, 48x-240x with digital

zoom added

Required
minimum

DZ-MV230A

0.5 Ix (When

Low Light mode

is selected)

illumination

DZ-MV200A

0.3 Ix (When

Low Light mode

is selected)

Viewfinder

Black & WMte

LCD monitor
Electronic

2.5-inc1"/color

image

stabilizer

Electronic

Shutter speed

1/60 - 1/4000 second

Flash lusing Video
Self-timer
External

Flash (optional)

(Auto/On/Off)

recording

Still recording

microphone

Recording

jack

disc)

approx.
approx.
approx.

36--120 minutes (XTRA) (only with DZ-MV230A)
60 minutes (FINE)
120 minutes (8TD)

DVD-R disc
(on one side of disc)

approx.
approx.
approx.

30 minutes
60 minutes
30 minutes

Recording
format

Movie:

DVD-RAM

disc

Still:

DVD-R disc
playback

format

medium

The total recordable

Movie:

(FINE)
(STD)
(LPCM)

Conforming
to DVD video recording
standard (MPEG Audio layer 2)
Simultaneous recording,
conforming
to DVD
video recording
standard
(704 x 480 pixels)
and JPEG (1,280 x 960 pixels on DZ-MV230A
1,024 x 768 pixels on DZ-MV200A)
Conformir/g to DVD video recordir/g standard
(when MPEG Audio layer 2 or LPCM is selected)

MPEG Audio

layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby

AC3

8 cm DVD-RAMdisc (contorming to DVD-RAMVer.2.1 Book 2.1)
8 cm DVD-R disc (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0)

Jacks

110

only

DVD-RAM disc '
(on both sides of disc)

1998

Recording

(movie)

Still recording

Movie (with sound)
Still (only with DVD-RAM

Maximum number of recordable
stills*
(on both sides of DVD-RAM disc)

Audio

60,000 pixels)

External microphone jack / _3.5 mm stereo mini-jack:
Recommended
microphone
impedance
600 f_- 1 k_

mode

Maximum
recordable
time

TFT (approx.

type

Video/audio
input/output
x 1, S-video output x 1
External microphone
input x 1, Digital input/output
terminal (connected
to PC USB iack) x 1
tilrle o1"recordable

numher

of stills is half on each side of disc.

Battery system

Lithium-ion

Power consumption

approx.

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

approx.
3-1/4" x 4" x 5-5/8" (82 x 101 x 143 mm)
(excluding
hood and projections)

Operating
Storage

temperature

(humidity)

approx.
when recording

Camera

670 g (without

battery

off

or disc)

approx. 830 g (when using DZ-BP14(R)/DZ-BP16
separately)
battery)

accessories

Introduction

with LCD monitor

16.8-140 °F (-20-60 °C)

Weight

Provided

recording

32-104 °F (0-40 °C) (less than 80%). 32-86 °F (0-30 °C)
when connected
to PC

temperature

Total weight

5.8 W when

(sold

AC adapter, battery, AV input/output
cable, infrared remote control, 2 "AA" batteries for remote control, lens cap, lens cap string, shoulder strap, power
cable, 2 ferrite cores, DVD-R disc

to Optional

Accessories

Wide conversion lens (DZ WL1)

VMeo flash (DZ FLH3)

Tele-conversion

lens

(DZ-TL1)

Video light (DZ-LDg)

•

__/

If you use the video light, you will need
used in the DVD video cameia/lecordei.
_[hen
using
optionalaccessoiies,
be suie
lead the
manualsBP28
for (sold
each
ato
batte]y
packinstiuction
BP16_DZ
separately)),
in(DZaddition
to the batte]y
accessory'.

Power Supplies
Battery pack (DZ-BP16)

Miscellaneous

Battery pack (DZ BP28)

PC kit [DZ-WINPC3(W)]

111

To Order

in the United States

By Phone

1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)
FOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE FACILITYIN
CANADA
Please
consult
number:
1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)

the

following

telephone

Choisissez les articles
passez commande.
Appelez
le numero
(1-800-448-2244)".

qui vous convier/r/ent
gratuit

"1-800-HITACHI

POUR COMMANDER
DES
ACCESSOIRES
(Canada seulement)
PAR TELEPHONE

TO ORDER ACCESSORIES
(Canada only)
BY PHONE

HITACHI CANADA LTD.
DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION

HITACHI CANADA LTD.
DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION
6740 Campobello
Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N 2L8
Phone: 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244

6740 Campobello
Road
Mississauga, Ontario
LSN 2L8
Phone: 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244
Durant les heures de bureau:

during business
Monday-Friday
Saturday

hours
EST 9:00am-7:00pm
EST 9:00am-5:00pm

Lundi au vendredi
8amedi

9:00am-7:00pm
9:00am-5:00pm

(h.n.e)
(h. n. e)

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic
Products
Models
Trade Name

:
:
:

Compatibility

DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
DZ-MV230A/DZ-MV200A
HITACHI

TMs device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)this device may not ca use harmful
ference, and (2)this device must accept any interference
received,
including interference
may cause undesired operation.
Responsible

Party:

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION
1855 Dornoch Court, San Diego,
CA 92154-7225 U.S.A
Tel: 619-661-0227

112

interthat

Index
Number
2.5" type liquid crystal display ......................
240x (Dig.zoom)
.............................................
48x (Dig.zoom) ...............................................
8 cm DVD-R disc ............................................
8 cm DVD-RAM disc ......................................

40
57
57
23
23

AC adapter ....................................................
Accessory shoe ............................................
Add (edit) .......................................................
All programs ...................................................
Auto (program AE) ........................................
Auto (white bal.) ............................................
Auto-focus
......................................................
A/V input/output
jack ...................................

34
111
77
72
54
55
49
90

B/W ..................................................................
Battery attachment
platform .......................
Battery eject button ......................................
Battery pack ...................................................
Attaching
to DVD video/recorder
.......
Charging
.................................................
Recordable
time on DVD video/
recorder
..................................................
Removing from DVD video/
recorder
..................................................
Setting up ................................................
Beep ................................................................
Built-in battery ................................................

81
30
30
30
30
31

Caddy .............................................................
Camera functions setup ......................... 17,
Capacity
.........................................................
Cartridge
........................................................
Charge/access
indicator
.............................
Cleaning .........................................................
Combine .........................................................

24
54
87
24
31
98
83

Cor/r/ecting
....................................................
To other AV device
................................
To PC ........................................................
To TV .........................................................

90
92
94
90

Copyright ........................................................
Create .............................................................

22
74

Date and time ...............................................
Date setup ......................................................
DC cord connection
terminal ......................
Defaults ...........................................................
Delete (edit) ...................................................
Delete (play list) .............................................

35
35
31
65
78
79

32
30
30
63
30

Delete (scene) ...............................................
Demo mode ...................................................
Detail (scene) .................................................
Dig. zoom ........................................................
Diopter control ...............................................
Disc ..................................................................

80
16
86
57
41
23

Disc eject button ...........................................
Disc guide .......................................................
Disc Navigation
button .................................
Disc Navigation
Functions ............................
Display .............................................................
Information
LCD .....................................
Liquid crystal display ..............................
Scenes information
................................
Thumbnail ...............................................
Viewfinder ...............................................
Display button ................................................
Divide ..............................................................
DVD - R ...........................................................
DVD - RAM .....................................................

39
37
69
17
51
51
40
86
69
41
52
83
23
23

Edit (play list) ..................................................
Edit (scene) ....................................................
Edit menu ........................................................
EIS ....................................................................
Exit (edit) .........................................................
Exposure button .............................................
Exposure control ............................................
External microphone
jack ............................
Eyecup ............................................................

77
81
78
56
78
50
50
42
41

Fade ................................................................
Ferrite core .....................................................

81
28

Field (photo input) .........................................
Finalize disc .....................................................
FINE (video mode) .........................................
Focus button ..................................................
Format disc .....................................................

60
89
58
49
87

Frame (photo input) ......................................
Frame advance
/ flame back .....................

60
45

Hand strap ......................................................
Hold (white bal.) ............................................

27
55

Image quality .................................................
Information
display mode ............................
Information
LCD .............................................
Infrared receiver ............................................

59
51
51
29

Initial setup ......................................................

113

Input source

...................................................

.Joystick ............................................................

Language
.......................................................
LCD bright button ..........................................
Lens cap .........................................................
Lens hood .......................................................
Lock switch .....................................................
Low light (program AE) .................................
LPCM (video mode) ......................................

64
41
28
48
42
54
58

Menu button ............................................
54, 71
MF ....................................................................
49
Move ...............................................................
84

Open button ..................................................
Optical 12x zoom lens ...................................
OSD output .....................................................

40
12
62

PC connection
terminal
...............................
Photo input .....................................................
Play (play list) .................................................
Play (program) ...............................................
Play list .............................................................
Portrait (program
AE) ....................................
Power save .....................................................
Power switch ............................................
35,
Program ..........................................................
Play ..........................................................
Switch ......................................................
Title ...........................................................
Program AE ....................................................

96
60
75
72
74
54
63
40
72
72
72
73
54

Record

button

................................................

Record functions setup .................................
Recording indicator
......................................
Remote control ..............................................
Repeat play ...................................................
Reset ................................................................
Settings ....................................................
System ...................................................
Reset button .................................................

Sand & Snow (program

AE) .........................

Scene ..............................................................
Combine
.................................................
Delete ......................................................
Detail .......................................................
Divide ......................................................
Edit ...........................................................
Fade ........................................................
Move .......................................................
Select .......................................................

17
83
80
86
83
81
81
84
85

Skip ...........................................................
Searching for image ......................................
Select (scene) ................................................
Select button ..................................................
Self timer .........................................................

85
45
70
70
61

Shoulder strap ................................................
Skip (scene) ....................................................
Speaker ...........................................................
Sports (program AE) ......................................
Spotlight (program
AE) .................................
STD (video mode) ..........................................
Stereo microphone
.......................................
Stop/cancel
...................................................
S-video output jack .......................................
Switch (play list) .............................................
Switch (program) ...........................................

27
85
44
54
54
58
42
10
90
75
72

Title (play list) ..................................................
Title (program)
...............................................

79
73

Update

info .......................................

Video flash ......................................................
Video light ......................................................
Video mode ...................................................
FINE ..........................................................
LPCM .......................................................
STD ...........................................................
XTRA .........................................................
Viewfinder
......................................................
Vol. button ......................................................

43
42
58
58
58
58
58
41
44

control

17
64
29
89
65
65
109
109

....................................................................

81
55
81

XTRA (video

mode)

.......................................

54
Zoom lever ......................................................

114

White ...............................................................
White Bal .........................................................
Wipe ................................................................

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