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DZ-MV230A

DZ-MV200A

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.

HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION

1855 Dornoch Court

San Diego, CA 92154 7225

Tel. 1 800 HITACHI

(1 800 448 2244)

HITACHI CANADA LTD.

DIGITALMEDIA DIVISION

6740 Campobello Road

Mississauga, Ontario LSN 2L8

CANADA

Tel. 1 800 HITACHI

(1 800 448 2244)

ThE_nkyou for buying E_HitE_chiproduct PleE_setE_ketime to become fumiliE_r with the mE_nuEdE_nd

how it is set up Keep it handy for future reference

QR34014 _Hitachi, Ltd. 2002 Printed in Japan OF G(Y)

Important Information

For Your Safety

The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature

unaffected If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE

SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER (DZ-ACE1).

TheDVDvideo camera/recorder and AC adapter Identifications of caution marks

h_ve the following c_ution mE_rks

A[_:_11 i [el _1

RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK

DO NOTOPEN /k A

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISKOF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. ,_.

/.'x

NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE.

REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

This symbol warns the user that

uninsulated voltage within tile unit

may have sufficient magnitude to cause

electric shock. Therefore. it is danger

ous to make any kind of contact with

any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that impor

tant literature concerning tile operation

and maintenance of this unit has been

included. Therefore. it should be read

caref\flly to avoid any problems.

Precautions

WARN[NG: Many television progran-ls and films

are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copy

right law may apply to private in home videotaping

of copyrighted materials.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIREOR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE

OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,AND FULLY

INSERTPLUG.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES 003.

ICLASS 1 I

LASERPRODUCT

CAUTION

This product contains a laser diode of

higher class than 1. To ensure continued

safety, do not remove any covers or at-

tempt to gain access to the inside of the

product. Refer all servicing to qualified per-

sonnel.

2

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the

design of every instrument But, safety is your responsibility too

This page lists important information that v_'ill help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/recorder and accessory

equipment Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference

INSTALLATION

Read and Follow Instructions Allthe safety _nd op

erating instructions should be read before the video product is

operated Follow all operating and use instructions

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

tion to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles¸ and the point

where they exit from the appliance¸

Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are pro-

vided 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¸

2Retain Instructions The safety and operating instruc

tions should be retained for future reference

3 Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the video

product and in the operating instructions

4 Polarized Plug This video product is equipped with a

polarized alternating 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 I _

an extension cord receptacle or other outlet

unless the blades can be fully inserted with

out blade exposure If you need an exten

s_on use a polarized cord

5Power Sources This video product should be operated

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

home consult your video dealer or local power company For

video products intended to operate from battery power or other

sources refer to the operating instructions

6Overloading 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 cords are dangerous, and so

are frayed power cables damaged or cracked wire insulation

and broken plugs They may result in a shock or fire hazard

Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your

service technician if appearance indicates damage or detedo

rated insulation

9Attachments Do not use attachments unless recom

mended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause

hazards

Caution: Maintain electrical safety Powedine operated equipment

or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing

mark or CSA certification mark on the accessoly itself and should

not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features This

will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire If in

doubt, contact qualified sel_vice personnel

10 Water and Moisture Do not use this video product

near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl, kitchen

sink, or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming

pool, and time like

11 Accessories Do not place this video product on an un

stable cart stand, tripod, bracket, or table The video product

may tall, causing serious il_jury to a child or adult, and serious

damage to time appliance Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,

bracket or table recommended by time manufacturer, or sold

with the video product Any mounting of timeproduct should

tollow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mount

_ng accessory recommended by the manufacturer

12 An appliance and cart combination

should be moved with care Quick

stops, excessive force and uneven sup

faces may cause the appliance and cart

combination to overturn

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13 Power Lines An outside antenna system 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 17

lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna 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 18

USE

14 Cleaning Unplugthisvideoproductfromthewalloutlet

before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol clean

ers Use a damp cloth for cleaning

15 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any

kind into this video product through openings as they may

touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could

result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind

on the video product

16 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

SERVICE

Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product

yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to quali

tied service personnel

Conditions Requiring Service Unplug thisvideo prod

uct from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified 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

video product

c If the video product has been exposed to rain or water

dif the video product does not operate normally by follow

ing the operating instructions Adjust only those controls

that am covered by the operating instructions Improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and

will often require extensive work by a qualified technician

to rastore the video product to its normal operation

eIf the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has

been damaged

f When the video product exhibits a distinct change in pep

formance this indicates a need for service

19 Replacement Parts 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

20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs

to this video product, ask the service technician to perform

safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to detep

mine that the video product is in safe operating condition

21 Heat The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators heat registers, stoves, or other prod

ucts (including amplifiers) that produce heat

This product may contain lead and mercury.

Disposal of these materials be regulated due to

environmental considerations. For the disposal

o1" recycling in%rmation, please contact your

local authorities or the Electronics Industries

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

5

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

FORACADAPTER

1 Save these Instructions This page contains important satety

and operating instructions for AC Adapter Model DZ ACE1

2 Before using AC Adaptec read all instructions and cautionary

markings on (1) AC Adaptec (2) battery and (3) product using

battery

3 Also mad all instructions on pages 4 5

4 Caution Tu reduce risk of injury, charge only mchargeable

battery, DZ-BP14(R)/DZ BP16 (sold separately) or DZ BP28

(sold separately)

Other types of batteries may burst causing personal ir_jury

and damage

5 Do not expose charger to rain or snow

6 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

7 To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cable, pull by

plug rather than cable when disconnecting AC adapter

8 Make sure cable is located so that it will not be stepped on,

tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress

9 Do not operate AC adapter with damaged cable or plug re

place them immediately

10 An extension 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

sure:

A The pins on plug of extension cable are the same number

size and shape as those of plug on AC adapter

B That extension cable is propedy wired and in good electd

cal condition; and

C That v_'ire size should be rapt belov_':

Minimum Length of extension cable

AWG size (feet)

18 Equal to or less than 100

16 Equal to or less than 150

11 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 serviceman

12 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 out

let before attempting any maintenance or cleaning

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Read This First

Toguide you, we "ve included following six chapters

•The section on "Setups" explains how to set up

tile DVD video camera/recordel, battery pack,

and set tile date/time.

• 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 informa-

tion 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 Battery ........................................... 31

Recording Movie .......................................... 42

Immediately Checking Recorded Scene ... 44

Functions Available with Disc Navigation .... 67

Connecting to a TV and Viewing ................ 90

Connecting to Your PC ................................. 94

• Type of difference

DZ-MV230A DZ-MV200A

Movie recording mode XTRA*/FINE/STD/LPCM* FINE/STD/LPCM**

CCD (Number of total pixels) 1,100,000 680,000

Number of still image pixels (JPEG) 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.

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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 .................... 11

Names of Parts ............................................... 12

Viewing Demonstration ................................. 16

Features of DVD video camera/recorder ...... 17

Versatile Functions Available ..................... 17

Recording on Disc ..................................... 18

Recording Movie and Still .......................... 18

immediate Reviewing of Recorded

Image ......................................................... 18

Editing in Various Ways on DVD video

camera/recorder Alone .............................. 18

Using with Various Devices ....................... 18

Cautions When Using .................................... 19

Cautions When Storing ................................. 22

Suggestions and Restrictions ....................... 22

Discs ................................................................ 23

Removing and Replacing Disc from/

in Cartridge or Caddy ................................. 24

Disc Storage Capacity ................................ 26

Setups

Setting Up the DVD video camera/

recorder ........................................................... 27

Holding DVD video camera/recorder ......... 27

Attaching Shoulder Strap ........................... 27

Attaching Lens Cap ................................... 28

Attaching Ferrite Cores .............................. 28

Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .... 29

Setting Up the Battery ................................... 30

Attaching Battery to DVD video camera/

recorder ..................................................... 30

Removing Battery ...................................... 30

Charging Battery ........................................ 31

Battery Remaining Level Indicator ............. 33

Using DVD video camera/recorder

with AC Adapter ............................................. 34

Setting Date and Time ................................... 35

Changing Display Format of Date

and Time .................................................... 36

Inserting and Ejecting Disc ............................ 37

Inserting Disc ............................................. 37

Removing Disc .......................................... 39

Basic Techniques

Basic Handling of DVD video camera/

recorder ........................................................... 40

Turning DVD Video Camera/

Recorder On .............................................. 40

Opening LCD Monitor ............................... 40

LCD Screen Brightness Adjustment .......... 41

Closing LCD Monitor ................................. 41

Viewing SubJect through Viewfinder ......... 41

Recording Movie ............................................ 42

Using External Microphone ....................... 42

Recording Stills .............................................. 43

Playing Back ................................................... 44

Immediately Checking Recorded Scene __ 44

Skip Playback ............................................. 44

Search Playback ......................................... 45

Frame Advance/Frame Back/

Slow Playback ............................................ 45

Searching for Point You Wish to View by

Specifying It (Go To) ................................... 46

Zooming .......................................................... 47

Focusing When Recording Movie ............. 48

Macro Recording ....................................... 48

Manually Focusing Subject during Movie

Recording ........................................................ 49

Adjusting Exposure Manually ....................... 50

On-Screen Information .................................. 51

Information Display During Recording ....... 51

Information 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) ........................................................... 56

Switching Digital Zoom Off ....................... 57

Setting Up Record Functions ........................ 58

Switching Movie Quality Mode ................. 58

Input Selection ........................................... 59

Changing Method for Recording Stills ....... 60

SelflTimer ................................................... 61

Setting On-Screen Display Output On

or OFF......................................................... 62

Initial Settings ................................................. 63

Switching Operating Sound On or Off ....... 63

Setting or Releasing Power Save .............. 63

Turning Record LED On or OFf ................... 64

Changing Display Language ...................... 64

Initializing All Settings to Defaults ................ 65

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Disc Navigation

Before Using Disc Navigation ....................... 66

Structure of Data Recorded On This DVD

Video Camera/Recorder ............................. 66

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

Functions Available with

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

Starting Disc Navigation and interpreting

Navigation Screen ...................................... 69

Playing Back Scenes .................................. 70

Selecting Random Scenes ......................... 70

Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together ... 70

Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation

Menu ............................................................... 71

Program .......................................................... 72

Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific

Date (Selecting Program) ........................... 72

Playing Back Program ................................ 72

Changing Iqtle of Program ......................... 73

Play List ........................................................... 74

Creating New Play List .............................. 74

Switching Play List

(Switching to Display of Each Play List) ..... 75

Playing Back A Play List ............................. 75

Adding Scenes to Play List ........................ 76

Deleting Scenes from Play List ................. 77

Editing Play List

(Adding Scenes Using Menu) .................... 77

Editing Play List

(Deleting Scenes Using Menu) .................. 78

Editing Play List

(Selecting Scenes Using Menu) ................ 78

Changing Iqtle of Play List .......................... 79

Deleting Play List ....................................... 79

Scene ............................................................... 80

Deleting Scenes ........................................ 80

Adding Special Effects (Fade) .................... 81

Combining Multiple Scenes ....................... 83

Dividing Movies ......................................... 83

Arranging Order of Scenes (Move) ............ 84

Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Skip) .... 85

Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen ...... 85

Displaying information Using Menu

Screen ....................................................... 86

Disc Management .......................................... 87

Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc

(Capacity) ................................................... 87

Initializing DVD-RAM Disc ......................... 87

Updating Control Information .................... 88

Finalizing Disc ............................................ 89

Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly

(Repeat Play) .............................................. 89

Connecting to Other Devices

Viewing on TV Screen .................................... 90

Connecting to a TV .................................... 90

Viewing on TV Screen ................................ 91

Recording Image from Other AV Devices .... 92

Connecting to Other AV Device ................. 92

Recording Image from Other Camcorder

or AV Device .............................................. 93

Cautions when connecting DVD video

camera/recorder to PC ................................... 94

Capturing Data for PC .................................... 95

Using DZ-WlNPC3(W) PC kit ..................... 95

Using Disc on PC ....................................... 97

Subsidiary Information

Cleaning .......................................................... 98

If dust adheres to viewfinder lens ............. 98

Trouble Messages .......................................... 99

Troubleshooting ........................................... 104

System Reset ................................................ 109

Major Specifications .................................... 110

Introduction to Optional Accessories ......... 111

Camera Accessories ................................ 111

Power Supplies ........................................ 111

Miscellaneous .......................................... 111

To Order in the United States ...................... 112

By Phone ................................................. 112

Index .............................................................. 113

9

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 are nsed %r the following explanation. Some items do not appear

with the DZ MV200A.

• 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 button:

Press the stop/cancel button to stop yore operation midway, o1"return the menu screen to the preceding

one. The expression "press the [] button" will be used in this text.

• and _ marks beside 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.

10

Checking Provided Accessories

M_ke sure theft you h_ve _11the following _ccessories in pE_ckE_ge:

Battery (model DZ-BP14(R)):

Portable power supply fbr this DVD

video camera/recorder, Charge it

before use.

Infrared remote control

(model DZ-RM2W):

Use to control the DVD video

camera/recorder flora a distance.

Shoulder strap:

Attach to the DVD video camera/

recorder to hang it flora shouMer,

2 Ferrite cores:

Attach these to tile S VIDEO cable,

and the external microphone cable

if you are using one.

Ac adapter (model DZ-ACE1):

Connect this device to the DVD

video camera/recorder to power it

flora AC outlet,

2 "AA" batteries:

To power the remote control.

Lens cap and lens cap string:

Attach the lens cap when not

recording, to protect the lens.

Power cable:

Connect between household AC

outlet and AC adapter.

AV input/output cable

Used when viewing tile picture

played back on the DVD video

canlera/recolder oil TV screen, or

input or output video flora/to

another video device.

8 cm DVD-R disc:

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Names of Parts

® ®®

® ®® @@@ @ @

Optical 12x zoom lens (p. 47)

(_ Lens hood (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 (p. 37)

(_ SELECTbutton (p. 70)

(_ 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 signal.

12

(_ Stereo microphone (p. 42)

(_ 2.5" type liquid crystal display

(inside) (p. 40)

_) OPEN button (p. 40)

Press this button and hold it while

opening the liquid crystal display

(LCD).

(_ Stop/cancel button (p. 16, 44)

To end playback or set menu.

(_ Joystick (p. 10)

Move the joystick to select a scene

or menu item, and play back

scenes.

@DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 69)

@® ® @ @

ic

Ins t_

@

@

@@@ @ @

@

@

@ AV input/output jack (p. 90)

(_ PC connection terminal (TO PC)

(p. 96)

@ External microphone jack (p. 42)

@ Viewfinder (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 tel-

ephoto, or to the W side for wide-

angle.

@ Battery attachment platform (p. 30)

DC cord connection terminal

(gc IN a.4v) (p. 31)

(_ S-VIDEO output jack (p. 90)

(_) 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/re-

corder

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)

To lock the recording mode, so that I

the VIDEO mode is not switched

to the PHOTO mode by mistake.

Hand strap (p. 27)

13

@ ® ®

@@@® @

@

@

(_ 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 de-

tails 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 ap-

pearing in the viewfinder.

(_ RESET button (p. 109)

To reset all settings to defaults.

(_) LCD BRIGHT button (p. 41)

Press this button to start LCD

screen brightness adjustment.

EXPOSURE button (p. 50)

Press this button to adjust the ex-

posure.

FOCUS button (p. 49)

To switch between manual focus

and auto-focus.

@ Volume control buttons (VOL)/

O ÷ buttons (p. 41, 44)

To adjust the volume of sound from

speaker, etc.

(_ BAUERY EJECT button (p. 30)

To release the battery.

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_9_ DISPLAY button (p. 52)

_0_ DIG. ZOOM button (p. 57)

_i_ DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 69)

_2_ REVERSE SEARCH button (p. 45)

STOP button (p. 16, 44)

_4_ FORWARD SKIP button (p. 44)

_5_ REC button (p. 42)

ZOOM Tbutton (p. 47)

_7_ ZOOM W button (p. 47)

_8_ SELECT button (p. 70)

_) REVERSE SKIP button (p. 44)

_0} MENU button (p. 54, 71)

PLAY/PAUSE button (p. 44)

_2_ FORWARD SEARCH button (p. 45)

DELETEbutton (p. 77)

* The buttons o[1 remote control will

function the same as those on DVD

video camera/recorder.

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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 power

cable to power the DVD video carT}era/recorder from AC outlet

IPress the MENU button.

Joystick

MENU

button

_2

_, Choose "Initial Setup', "Demo Mode", and

then press the I_/1| button.

The options will appear on the right of "Demo

Mode": The D mark will be attached to the

cturently selected option.

1Ise the joystick to choose "Start", and then

press the _'/11 button.

The demonstration will start: View it in the

viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

To stop the demonstration midway, press the

[] button.

The demo mode will end when the DVD video

camera/recorder is turned off o1"the DISC

EJECT button is pressed down.

//

Note: If you choose "Aute" in step 3, the demon-

stration 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 malfunc-

tion 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 con-

nected to PC

Note: While the demonstration isbeinct given, the

recording indicator will blink

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Features of DVD video camera/recorder

Versatile Functions Available

ThisDVD 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 O O 54 Switch O X 75

==_ White Bal. O O 55 Play O X 75

_ EIS O O 56 _ Create O X 74

Dig.Zoom O O 57 __ Edit O X 77

Q.

VIDEO Mode O O _ 58 Title O X 79

._o

_ Input Source O O 59 Delete O X 79

._ _ E Switch O O 72

PHOTO Input O X 60 ,_

Self Timer O X 61 u_ Play O O 72

.o

OSD Output O O 62 _. Title O X 73

_ Date Mode O O 36 Delete O X 80

,_ Date Set O O 35 ¢ Edit O X 81

Beep O O 63 _ Skip O X 85

Power Save O O 63 Select O O 85

Record LED O O 64 Detail O O 86

Language O O 64 Capacity O O 87

--_ Demo Mode O O 16 Format Disc O X 87

Reset O 0109 _, Update 0X 88

O: Available; X: Unavailable Control Info.

( Except for LPCM mode) Finalize Disc X O 89

(* Except for XTRA mode, which can be set

on DZ-MV230A only) _ Repeat Play O O 89

o

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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.

Ill addition, simply loading a DVD RAM disc into a

PC equipped with DVD RAM drive and DVDvideo

recording software compatible with 8cm 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).

Recording Movie and Still

The DVD video camera/recorder can record mov

ies of events and sports, in tile same way as with

conventional caillcorders.

It can also record stills on a DVD RAM disc, as with

a digital still camera. With CCD of 1,100,000 pixels

(680,000 pixels %r DZ MV200A), high quality mov

ies and stills {on DVD RAM disc only) call be re

corded. Ill both recordings of movie and still (on

DVD RAM disc only), zooming up to 240 times is

possible using tile 12 power optical zoom multi

plied by the 20 power digital zoom. Movies and

stills can he recorded on the same disc, by simply

switching tile recording mode (power switch).

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 call capture still images, such as JPEG

data.)

Immediate Reviewing of Recorded Image

You ran rherk tile movie or still rerorded in tile

viewfinder or on tile LCD screen.

Editing in Various Ways on DVD video camera/recorder Alone

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

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)).

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Cautions When Using

Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with

care:

• Tile LCD is a very delirate display devire: Do

not press its surface with any force, hit it, or

puncture it with a sharp object.

• 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

again.

• Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder

with the open LCD screen down.

• Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD

video camera/recorder.

• Do not hold by the LCD monitor as this could

cause a malflmction.

• Open the LCD monitor by 90 ° before changing

its direction. If you attempt to invert its direr

tion before opening it completely, it could cause

a malftmction.

• Do not disassemble the LCD monitor as this

might cause a malflmction.

• When opening the LCD monitol; he careflfl that

no water droplets adhere to the monitor screen

and that no water or dust enters the DVD video

camera/recorder as it could cause a malflmction.

Liquid Crystal Display and viewfinder:

• The LCD srreen and viewfinder will be slightly

dimmer than usual when the DVD video cam

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.

Hold the DVD video camera/recorder

correctly:

• Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor

when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder:

The viewfinder or LCD monitor may become

detached and the DVD video camera/recorder

could falh

Do not subject the DVD video camera/

recorder to impact:

•This DVD video ramera/rerorder is a prerision

machine: Take great care that you do not strike

it against a hard object or allow it to fidl.

• Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder on

a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe

vibrations or impact.

No sand or dust!

•Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video ram

era/recorder or AC adapter could cause it to

mall\ruction.

No water or oil!

• \JVateror 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.

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.

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Do not use the DVD video camera/

recorder near IV or radio:

• 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.

Do not expose the DVD video camera/

recorder to soot or steam:

• Heavy soot or stean-i could damage the DVD

video canlera/recorder case or cause Illalftlnc

tions.

Do not use the DVD video camera/

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.

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:

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 camera/

recorder to insecticide:

• 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.

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, dW 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 dW

place for at least 1 2hours before using it again.

Do not use the DVD video camera/

recorder for a long uninterrupted period of

time:

• 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, e.g., as a surveillance camera/moni

tOli

• 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.

Be careful when removing the disc:

• When the DVD video camera/recorder 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

2O

Do not turn the DVD video camera/

recorder off while the CHARGE/ACCESS

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.

• 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.

CHARGE/ACCESS indicator

Note: The C HARGE/ACC ESSindicator will blink in

red while the disc is being accessed, and it will

blink or light in red during charging

Do not wipe the DVD video camera/

recorder case with benzene or thinner:

• The roating of" rase rould peel off o1"the rase

could deteriorate.

• When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow tile

instructions.

Also read the instructions attached with

optional accessories:

• For optional arressories, fbllow the cautions and

instruction manuals attached.

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 ,,,,'illincrease heat inside tile AC adapter

which could cause fire, burns, electric shock or

thult.

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Cautions When Storing

Do not leave the DVD video camera/

recorder in a place where the tempera-

ture 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 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 it at high

temperature could shorten its life.

Do not store the DVD video camera/

recorder in a place where the humidity is

high or in a dusty place:

• Dust entering the DVD video can-lera/rerorder

could cause malflmctions. If the humidity is

high, the lens could become moldy, and the DVD

video camera/recorder could be unusable. It is

recommended that you put the DVD video cam

era/recorder with desiccant in a box when stor

ing it in a closet, etc.

Suggestions and Restrictions

Make a trial recording:

• Be sure to make a trial rerording before an ar

tual take to make sure that recording is normah

Data that was not stored normally because of a

de%ct in the DVD video camera/recorder can

not be restored.

• It is recommended that you use DVD RAM disc

for trial recording, since a recording stored on it

can be deleted.

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.

lhe recorded contents cannot be com-

pensated 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.

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Discs

• Available Discs

iii ii]

DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1

(8 cm) RA M

RA M4.7

DVD-R [for General

Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] R

R4.7

This DVD video camera/recorder can use 8 cm

DVD RAM discs and 8 cm DVD R discs {or

canTcorder use.

An uncovered disc cannot be used on this DVD

video camera/recorder: It must be left in a cartridge

or caddy fur 8 cm disc.

Note: it is recommended that you use Hitachi

Maxell discs because their compatibility with this

DVD video camera/recorder has been confirmed

Using a disc other than that made by Hitachi

Maxell may not allow the DVD video camera/re-

corder 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 50times.

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 (formatting) DVD-RAM

Discs

This DVD video camera/recorder can use DVD

RAM discs for AV formatted in accordance with

the UDF 2.01file system :No recording can be made

on an unfi)rmatted disc.

See "Initializing DVD RAM Disc" on page 87 for

the initializing procedure.

• Finalizing DVD-R Disc

Before using the 8 cm DVD R disc recorded on this

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).

• 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.

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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 pen-

cil (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 pos-

sible 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 Naviga-

tion may not operate normally, when the disc re-

placed in cartridge or caddy is used on this DVD

video camera/recorder again

Note: The cartridge or caddy protects tile stir-

faces of disc on which high-density recording is

possible Once removed from cartridge or caddy,

the disc can be replaced in the cartridge or caddy

and used with this DVD 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 or caddy, insert in plastic

case provided.

Do not place the disc cartridge or caddy in the fol

lowing places:

• Where exposed to direct sunlight for a long

time.

• Where the humidity is high, or in dusty place.

• Where exposed to heat fi'om heater_ etc.

• Where there may 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.

Removing and Replacing Disc from/in 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 in cartridge

Removing the disc

1Release 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 the release levers from both sides

pushing

inward, hold the center of disc tray and pull it

out to the front.

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• With disc packed in caddy

Removing the disc

1Insert your finger

into the hole in the il

center of disc and

lightly lift it np (in

the direction of ar

row _).

_Hold the disc at its edge and center hole, and

remove it in tbe direction of arrow @.

Replacing the disc in caddy

1 Hold the disc at its

edge and center bole

with the recording

stu f_lce down.

_ Insert tile disc under

tile claws at the disc

hold portion flora claws

the direction of ar

rOVv' 6).

Gently push the disc

in tmtil it is corn

pletely stored.

Replacing the disc in cartridge

1Insert the disc into cartridge.

s e _(_ mark facing Lip

_Fit in tile disc tray until a click is heard.

Write-protect tabs

The cartridge has write protect tabs to prevent

overwriting on recorded data. Make sure that the

write protect tab is set to tile side where recording

is possible.

Tab for sl(le B Tab for sl(le A

1

Recording possible _- -/

Recording not possible_

Note: When recording special events, be sure to

use a new disc which 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 sev-

eral rNinutes, and multiple thumbnails will be cre-

ated (see p 66) in one recording as shown in tile

figure In this case, the recordable time will de-

crease

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Disc Storage Capacity

The movies and stills that can be recorded on an 8 cm disc used in this DVD video camera/recorder are

as follows: Prepare discs according to tile scheduled recording time and conditions.

• DVD-RAM disc storage capacity

Recordable time of movies on

DVD-RAM disc

iiii Ji

approx. 36 120

XTRA (VBR *I) minutes(varies depend

ing oil the subject)

FINE (MPEG2, approx. 60minutes

approx. 6 Mbps)

STD (MPEG2, approx. 120 minutes

approx. 3 Mhps)

*_ VBR stunds for Vuriable Bit Rate

When recording only movies (containing

video and audio)

The total recorc;able time ishalf on each side

of rise

Number of recordable stills on

DVD-RAM disc

Up to 999 stills per side (when recording only stills)

• Recordable time on DVD-R disc

FINE (MPEG2, approx. 30 minutes/side

approx. 6 Mbps)

STD (MPEG2, approx. 60 minutes/side

approx. 3 Mbps)

LPCM* (MPEG2, approx. 30 minutes/side

Audio: LPCM)

• When using DVD R disc, no still image can he

recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder:

• 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.

*In FINE or STD mode, the audio is recorded in the

MPEG audio I_yer 2 tormat, which is an optional tol

mat of DI/D vicleo st_mdard If you intend to finalize

aDVD R disc and use it on aDVD player that is not

corrspatible with MPEG audio I_yer 2, recold in the

LPCM mode on this DVD video camei_/iecolclel

If the disc still has fl'ee space after recording 999

stills, movie can be recorded.

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Setups

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

battery pack.

Setting Up the DVD video camera/recorder

Holding DVD video camera/recorder

Insert your right hanoi fl'om the bottom of DVD

video camera/recorder up to tile hase of your

thuml).

Put your hand in a po

sition where you can

easily operate the REC

button and tile Zoom

lever.

Adjust tile length of

hand strap so that tile

DVD video camera/re

corder 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

Caution: Do not lift the DVD video camera/re-

corder by holding the viewfinder or LCD moni-

tor: If the viewfinder or LCD monitor comes off,

the DVD video camera/recorder will fall

Attaching Shoulder Strap

Be sure to pass through

the 2 slots.

Pass the shoulder strap

through the shoulder

strap attachments.

Be sure to pass through

the 2 slots.

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Attaching Lens Cap

Pass the provided string through the hole in the lens cap and attach it to the hand strap of DVD video

carT}era/recordelh

| Use tile string to attach tile cap to the DVD video

canlera/recorder.

_, Push the both sides of inward and attach itcap

over tile lens.

Note: Always keep ttle lens cap on when not us-

ing ttle DVD video camera/recorden to protect

the lens

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

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* , ip-j "

Attaching 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 at-

tached to the AV input/output cable at the fuctoty):

(Ferrite cores reduce radio interference with your tL_dio and T'd)

1Open tile cover of ferrite core.

_ Attach the core to the S VIDEO cable at a posi

tion approximately l 15/16" (5 cm) fionlits end.

Close the cover of core, taking care that it does

3 not catch tile S VIDEO cable.

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

1-15/16"

(5cm)

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Inserting Batteries into Remote Control

Insert two AA (LR06) batteries (provided) into the remote control to power it

1()pen tile battery compartment lid on tile back Note: If tile batteries are discharged, pressing any

of" remote control and insert the batteries, button on remote cnntrol cannot operate tile DVD

video camera/recorder: Replace the batteries

Close tile lid.

• Using Remote Control

Point tile remote control to tile infl ared receiver on

the DVD video camera/recorder. Tile remote con

trollable distance is up to 18 feet (5 m).

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 isan 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

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Setting Up the Battery

The DZ-BP14 (R) battery pack provided with this DVD video camera/recorder has not been charged _ t

purchase time Char.ge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder:

Note: Be sure to use the specified battery DZ-BP14(R)/DZ-BP16 (sold separately) or DZ-BP28 (sold sepa-

rately) for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video can]era/

recorder to nlalfunction, or result in fire

Attaching Battery to DVD video camera/recorder

| Raise the view

finder.

2 Align the of bat

top

tery with the top

surface of batter y at

tacbn-lent platform

of DVD video can-l

era/recorder.

While fitting the battel T onto the DVD video

camera/recordel; slide it downward until a click

is heard.

Note: Make sure that the battery is seculely at-

tached: Incomplete attachment could cause the

battely to fall, resulting in damage

Removing Battery

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

| Set the power switch

to "POWER OFF" to

turn the DVD video

calller a/l'ecorder

off\

2Raise tbe view

findel:

While holding the BATTERY EJECT button

above the battery attachment platforn-l, sllide the

battel T upward to remove it.

Note: For safety, be sure to turn the DVD video

camera/recolder off befole attaching or lernov-

ing the battery

Note: If the battery iernains attached, minute

level current will flow even if the DVD video cam-

era/recorder is off, and the battery will dischalcje

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Charging Battery

Use tile provided AC adapter to charge tile battery.

1Attach tile battery pack to the DVD video cam

era/recordel:

_ Connect theAC adapter between tile DC IN 8.4V

jack on DVD video camera/recorder and an AC

outlet.

Tile CHARGE/ACCESS indicator will blink in

green and charging will start.

Note: Charge the battery in the tenrperature

range of 50<F-86<F (10<C -30<C)

Note: Make sure that the battery is securely in-

stalled: Incomplete attachrnent could cause the

battery to fall and be damaged

Note: If tile power switch is set to "_ VIDEO" or

"_ PHOTO", charging will not be performed

Note: When connecting tile power cable to the

DVD video camera/recorder, tile pin of power

cable cannot be completely inserted into the DC

IN 8 4V jack, but this does not indicate a rnalfunc-

tion Do not insert the power cable with undue

force: Doing so could result in malfunction

CHARGE/ACCESS Power cable

AC adapter

• Battery pack charged status

Yon can realize the chalged status of battery by checking the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator:

0-50% Blinks once per 1-2 seconds

51-75% Blinks twice per 1-2 seconds

76% or more Blinks three times per 1-2 seconds

Fully charged Remains lit

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• Continuously recordable time on

DVD video camera/recorder with

fully charged battery

The reference fbr DVD video ramera/rerorder re

cordable time with fldly charged battery is benveen

40 and 60 minutes [with model DZ BP14(RJ/DZ

BP 16 (sold separately)] o1"between 70 and 100 rain

utes (with model DZ BP28 (sold separately)):

Battery

When using

viewfinder

(in XFRAmode*)

When using

LCD monitor

(in XFRAmode*)

When using

viewfinder

(in FINEmode)

When using

LCD monitor

(in FINEmode)

When using

viewfinder

(in STDmode)

When using

LCD monitor

(in STDmode)

When using

viewfinder

in LPCMmode)

When using

LCD monitor

in LPCMmode)

DZ-BP14 (R)/

DZ-BP16(Bold

separately)

DVD- DVD-R

RAM

120rain --

105rain --

120rain 115min

105rain 100min

130rain 125min

115rain 110min

-- 115min

-- 100min

DZ-BP28

(Sold separately)

DVD- DVD-R

RAM

210min --

180min --

210min 200min

180min 170min

225min 215min

200min 190min

-- 200min

-- 170min

(approx.)

* Tile time it] XTRA mode is only for reference: It

varies depending on recording contents (tile

XIRA mode can be set on tile DZ-MV230A only)

** LPCM mode can be set only when DVD-R disc

is used

Without any extraordinary operation, such

as zooming:

The rontinuously DVD video ramera/rerorder re

rordable time ill the above table shows tile time

available when the DVD video camera/recorder is

in the recording mode without using any other

flmction after recording is started. In actual record

ing, the battery will discharge 23 times faster than

tbis reference, since the REC button and zoom are

being operated, and playback is perIbrmed. As

sume that tbe recordable time with a flflly charged

battery is between 40 and 60 minutes [with model

DZ BPl4(RJ/DZ BPl6 (sold separately)l o1" be

tween 70 and 100 minutes (with model DZ BP28

(sold separately)), and prepare the type and

number of batteries to allow for the time you are

planning to record on the DVD video camera/re

corder:

Note that the battery discharges faster in cold

places.

• Ihe time taken for charging the

battery is as follows (at 25 °C)

DZ-BP14(R)/DZ-BP16 DZ-BP28

(sold separately) (sold separately)

170 min 270 min

Note: During and after chalging, the battery will

be warm, but this does not indicate a fault

Note: If tile following phenomena appeal the

battery may be dead: Replace it

Charging does not start within 10 seconds (the

CHARGE/ACCESS indicator does not light)

Tile battery cannot be cha[jed up to 75% if

more than 9 hours has elapsed after charging

started

Tile battery cannot be fully charged if rnoi_

than 5 hours has elapsed after it was chalged

to 75%

Note: Charge tile battery at ambient tempera-

tui_ 50<g to 86°F (10<C to 30<C): Chalging at tern-

peratures other than this range could damage the

battery

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Battery Remaining Level Indicator

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

in the viewfinder o1" on tile LCD screen as follows:

Fully charged • Nearly empty

"7

White portion shows

remaining level

Handling the dead battery

•Do not dispose of the dead battery: Let

a recbargeable battery recycling coop

erative store take charge of it.

Using charge marker

•For acharged battery, slide the charge

marker knob at rear so that tbe charge

marker (0) is visible: Uncharged bat

teries can tbus be easily identified.

Charge

marker

Note: Be sure to use tile specified battery (DZ-

BP14(R)/DZ-BP16 (sold separately) or DZ-BP28 (sold

separately)) Using other batteries could cause

faulty DVD video camera/recorder operation, or

possibly a fir e

Note: If a charged battery is stored, it will discharge

on its own; thelefore, it is recomrnencled that you

charge the battery shortly before using the DVD

video carnera/iecordel, such as on the clay before

you plan to use it You do net need to completely

discharge the battery before charging it

Note: When you ale net using the DVD viden carm

era/recordel, remove the battery and store it in a

clark, cool place Ifyou store it in a place where the

temperature is high, the battery life will be short-

ened Especially be sure not to stole the battery in

an environment (in a closed vehicle) over 140 _F

(60 _C): Neglecting this could damage the battery

Note: It is r ecommended that you fully chalge the

battery once a year, attach it to the DVD video

camera/recolder and use it up; then iemove tile

battery and store it it] a cool place again

Note: The battery cat] be iepeatedly chalged

and used, but will eventually be dead: The bat-

tery life varies greatly depending on the ambient

environment and how often the DVD video cam-

era/recokler is used If the usable time of DVD

video camera/recorder with a fully charged bat-

tery is noticeably short, the battery is probably

dead: Pulchase a new battery

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Using DVD video camera/recorder with AC Adapter

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

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

be sure to use the AC adapter to power the DVD video camer_r_/recorder when finalizing adisc

Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter to power the DVD video carnera/ecorder Using other AC

adapters could cause electric shock or result in fire

CHARGE/ACCESS

Power cable

I Set tile power switch to "POWER OFF" to turn

the DVD video camera/recorder off.

_ Connect theAC adapter between the DC IN 8.4V

jack on DVD video camera/recorder and an AC

outlet.

Note: The AC adapter can be used aound the

world An AC plug adapter is required in some for-

eign countries If you need one purchase it from

your Hitachi distributor

Note: I[ the CHARGE/ACC ESSindicator does not

light when the AC adapter is plugged into AC

outlet, unplug it flora the AC outlet, wait a few mo-

ments, and then plug it into the AC outlet again I[

the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator still does not light,

the AC adapter may be faulty Unplug it fDm the

AC outlet and consult your dealer

AC 200-240V

A( I lug Adapler (nol stq)plied)

34

Setting Date and Time

Set the current date and time correctly so that the date and time you make arecordin.q can be

recorded correctly

Setting the correct date and time will allow you to store the correct information on recording

(Tfie following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set)

J

\

i//f

u

_/ \ button

Joystick

Power switch

| Set the power switch to "_ VIDEO" or

"[_ PHOTO" to ttun the DVD video camera/

recorder OI'L

_ Press the MENU button.

Tile menn screen will appear.

3Use the joystick to

choose "Date Setup"

and then "Date Set".

4 Press the I_/11button.

Tile figure for the month will be selected.

[The digit that is high

lighted first depends on

tile date display format

(set tip in Date Mode):

Tile digit on the left end

of the date display will

be first highlighted.[

Note: After setting the figure for the month, tilt the

joystick to right to select tile digit to be set If you

press tile I_/11 button after selecting tile figure for

tile month, tile screen for verifying tile set date

will appear instead of screen for setting clay, year

or time

Tilt thejoystick to left o1"

right to select the digit

yOU want to set ill se

qaence.

Tilt tile joystick up o1"

down to select tile

nt/iilher for ct/rrent

date/time, and then re

peat step 5 to set the cur

rent date and time.

After setting tile current

date and time, press the

I_/11 hutton.

The screen fur verifying

tile set date will appear.

If tile displayed date and time are correct, use

the joystick to choose "YES", and then press the

I_/11 hutton.

Tile date and time will he seL and tile DVD "_,ideo

camera/recorder will enter tile recording pause

status.

Choosing "NO" will restore the menu screen.

Note: This DVD video ca rnera/recorder incorpo-

rates a iechargea ble batte Wto store tile date and

time in memory Ifthis built-in battery isexhausted,

tile date and time will be reset To prevent this,

connect tile AC adapterto DVD video camera/

recorder, and leave them for at least 24 hours with

tile DVD video camera/recorder turned off: The

built-in battery will be charged

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Changing Display Format of Date and lime

You can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year o1"year/month/

day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as follows:

Display format Example of display

5:30PM

M/D/Y 5/25/2002

D/M/Y 17:30

25/5/2002

PM5:30

Y/M/D 2002/5/25

1Press the MENU button.

Tile menu screen will appear.

2 Use the joystick to

choose "Date Mode"

on the "Date Setup"

n-lenu screen_ and then

press tile 1_/| | buttom.

Tile options will appear oil tile right of "Date

Mode": The _ n-larkwill be attached to the cur

rently selected option.

3Use tile joystick to se

lect tile desired date

display format, and

then press the I_/II htlt

toil.

Tile n-lenuscreen for setting date will he restored,

and the "Date Mode" has been changed as you

designated.

Press the MENU button to switch off the menu

screen.

Note: If the date display format has been

changed, the display format during playback as

well as durinct recording will also be cha noted (see

p 53)

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Inserting and EJecting Disc

Inserting Disc

With this DVD video camera/recorder the recorded video and auclio are stored on DVD RAM* or DVD R disr.

* When using an uninitialized DVD RAiVI disc. it must be forrnatted (see i), 87).

| Make sine that the

DVD video camera/

recorder is turned off.

Set tile power switch to

"POWER OFF".

Press down tile DISC

EJECT hutton.

Tile cover of disc

insertion hlock (hand

strap) will slightly

open.

Gently open the

cover by hand

until it stops.

Power sv¢it ('h

DISC EJECT button

4 Insert.... the disc, in cartridge o1"caddy, into tile

disc gnide.

Set a both side recordable disc into tile disc guide

so that the label of side on which you want to

record faces tile hand strap.

How to set both-side recordable disc

• Tile actual recording surface of side [AI is op

posite to that on which "SIDE A" is marked. If

you view tile image recorded on side [AI on

another device, set tile disc in it with indica

tion 'SIDE A" facing up.

• Tile cartridge has a fixed orientation when it

is inserted into the DVD video camera/re

corder: Insert it correctly re%rring to the illus

tration shown below.

To record on side IBI, turn tile cartridge ovei_

How to set one-side recordable disc

• Set the disc with tile ]ahel side up in tile caddy,

and then insert tile caddy correctly referring

to tile illustration shown below.

Tile caddy has a I1_ mark: Insert it with this

mark forward.

37

Gently push tbe section indicated "PUSH/

CLOSE" on the cover of disc insertion block

(hand strap), to close the covei=

6 Tnrn the DVD video camera/recorder on.

Set the power switch to "i VIDEO" or "[_

PHOTO": An image will appear in the view

finder and disc recognition will start.

Note: If the disc is forcibly inserted from the wleng

direction, the DVD video camera/_corder, or car-

tridge or caddy could be damaged

Note: When using a one-sided recordable disc,

insert it with the recording surface facing the in-

side of DVD video camera/iecorder

• When using DVD-RAM disc

The subject image will appear in the viewfinder or

on LCD screen, and the DVD video camera/re

corder w'illstart to recognize the disc. Subsequently,

the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the re

cording pause status.

Record-

ing

pause (In case of movie)

• When using DVD-R disc

Recognition of the disc will

start.

When you use a brand new

disc, the messages on the

right will appear in se

quence by pressing the I_/| |

button between messages.

When recording on

this DVD video cam-

era/recorder:

When message "Format the

disc now?" appeal s,choose

"YES" and then press the

I_/ll button. Tbe disc will

be automatically fbrmatted ._

fur use on this DVD video

Calllera/l"eCol'dell

After formatting, message

"DVD R disc, Video mode

cannot be changed" will

appear (see page 26): Press

the I_/| | button to erase the

message.

Once fbrmatted, a DVD R disc can no longer be

changed to a disc for PC, even if it has not been

recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.

When recording data from PC:

While the above messages are being displayed,

press the [] button, or when message "Format the

disc now?" appears, choose "NO" and then press

the I_/I I button.

However; if data from PC has not yet been recorded,

the disc can be made usable on this DVD video cam

era/recordel: When inserting the disc into this DVD

video camera/recorder, the same message will ap

pear: If you wish to use it on this DVD video cam

era/recordeL choose "YES".

Note: It will take more time than usual after the

disc is inserted before recording can begin in the

following cases:

When the cover of disc insertion block is open

When the date changes (first iecording of a day)

When the ternperatu_ has changed gleatly

from the plevious recording status

When a disc with scratches, dirt or fingerprints is

inserted

Note: If the following discs are inserted, the Disc

Navigation screen will appear or some messafle

will be displayed:

Disc with little remaining free space

Write-protected disc

Finalized DVD-R disc

Disc recorded on another device

Unknown type of disc

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Removing Disc

|Set tile power switch to "POWER OFF" to turn

tile DVD video camera/recorder off.

A click will he heard, which means that tile disc

is tmlocked and can be removed.

2 Push down the DISC EJECT button.

Tile cover of disc insertion block (hand strap)

will open slightly.

Gently open the cover until it stops.

When the cover is ftdly open. the disc will

slightly come out fl'om the disc guide, and stop.

Note: Do not iemove the disc with the battery

attachment platfon of DVD video camera/Ie-

corder facing down: Disc could fall out

4 Remove the disc.

Hold the disc by its sides as shown in the illus

tration and gently pull it out.

Note: Be careful when removing tile disc, since

the temperature at the shutter will be very high

5 Gently ptlsh the section indicated "PUSH/

CLOSE" on the cover of disc insertion block

(hand strap), to close the cover.

._Kv_...iipUSH

CLOSE

,71 )

Note: Even after t he DVD video camera/ecorder

isturned on, the disc ca n be removed unless it is in

recoklinc t status Press down the DISC EJECT but-

ton and hold it for at least 2 seconds: A click will

be heaM and the disc will be unlocked Push down

ttle DISC EJECT button once again to emove the

disc (The DISC EJECT indicator on the LCD scleen

will change from white to pink at this time) It is

recommended that you tun the DVD video cam-

era/recorder off befoie inserting or ejecting disc

to prevent misoperation

Note: Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm

DVD-RAM disc or DVD-R disc into the disc insertion

block: Doing so COUld cause malfunctions

Note: Set the power switch to "POWER OFF" to

turn the DVD video camera/recorder off Do not

remove the battery to tun the can]era/recorder

off: If you do so, the disc cannot be iemoved If

ttle disc cannot be i÷moved, use the AC adapter,

etc to power the DVD video camera/_corder

Set the power switch to 1_ VIDEO", then "POWER

OFF" to make sure by ttle sound that the disc is

unlocked, and then remove the disc

Note: If you push down the DISC EJECT button,

the disc will not come out until it completely stops

rotating After the lock ielease sound is heard, wait

for a few moments and then push down tile DISC

EJECT button again

39

Basic Techniques

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

camera/recorder.

Basic Handling of DVD video camera/recorder

Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On

While holding down the red hutton at tile center

of power switch, turn the switch to set it to

"i VIDEO" or "_ PHOTO".

Note: When power is turned on, the self-diagnosis

function of DVD video camerakecorder may work,

and some message may appear If any message

appears, refer to "Tiouble Messages" (p 99)

;<'

Power switdl

Opening LeD Monitor

If you open the LCD monitor, yon can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. If the monitor is open,

the viewfinder will be off.

Press the OPEN hutton to open the LCD monitor:

The LCD monitor can be opened up to approxi

mately 90°.

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

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

be tilted with screen up and tinned up to 180°so

the screen faces in the same direction as the lens.

Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle

so that you can see the screen easily.

Note: Be sure to open the LCD monitor appoxi-

mately 90 < before changing its vertical angle

Note: Do not recnld for a prolonged time with the

LCD monitor turned applr)ximately 180 < in close

contact with the DVD video camera/recorder

body: Doing this could cause the DVD video cam-

erakecorder and LCD monitor to become hot

OPEN button

180°

4O

LCD Screen Brightness Adjustment

1 Press the LCD BRIGHT hntton.

The "BRIGHT" indicator will light on tile screen.

(Tile indicator will go out in approximately 5

seconds.)

BRIGHT indicator

LCI) BRIGHT button @ (_ button

_. Use the @ @ button to adjust tile brightness.

Pressing @ @will change the brightness of LCD

screen and also move tile position of "BRIGHT"

bar scale.

Closing LCD Monitor

Before closing tile LCD monitor, be sure to reset it

at right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder.

Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD video

camera/recorder with the LCD screen fhcing

inward until a click is heard.

Note: Be sure to leturn the LCD monitor at right

angles to tile DVD video camerakecorder before

closing it or replacing it on tile DVD video caRl-

era/recorder with its screen facing outside If tile

LCD monitor is tilted, it cannot be closed to tile

DVD video camerakecorder

Note: If tile LCD monitor is not seculely locked to

tile DVD video camerahecorder, no imacte will

appear in tile viewfinder

Viewing Subject through Viewfinder

A

_djust tile angle of viewfinder as you like, and

fit your eye to the eyecup.

If the image is bhu red, you can adjust the focns.

Adjust tile diopter control trader tile eyecup so

that tile subject image can be seen clearly.

Note: If tile LCD monitor is open, tile viewfinder

will be off

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Recording Movie

Insert a reeordable DVD RAM or DVD R disc into this DVD video rarrlera/reeorder.

1Set tile power switch to "_ VIDEO".

Once the DVD video carnera/recorder starts to

recognize the disc, the CHARGE/ACCESS in

dicator will light.

When recognition is finished, tile CHARGE/

ACCESS indicator will go out.

_ Press tile REC hntton.

Tile "01|" mark in tile viewfinder or on the LCD

screen will change to the "OREC" mark, and re

cording will start.

During recording, the recording indicator on the

Dont of DVD video camera/recorder will light.

Pressing REC again during recording will set the

DVD video camera/recorder to tile recording

pause status.

When recording is finished, set tile power switch

to "POWER OFF" to tnrn tile DVD video cam

era/recorder off.

Note: When recording in a clark place, it is reo-

omn]ended that you use ttle optional video light

(model DZ-LDg) Refer to the instruction manual of

video light for details

Note: Press down ttle LOCK switch above tile

power switch to look movie recording: Ttle power

switch will lock and thereafter will not move to

"D PHOTO" by mistake

Note: Sound is i÷corded from the stereo micro-

phone on the flont of DVD video can]era/recorder:

Take care that this microphone is not Mocked

Note: You can press the REC button immediately

after recording is finished, but no further recording

will be made while "DISC ACCESS" isbeing displayed,

Recording will restart after the message disappears,

Note: If a very bright subject is iecordecl, stripe-like

lights may appear above and below the subject

Note: Take care that power is not internlpted

while the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator is blinking

Note: The minimunl recordable time of n/ovie is

apploximately 3 seconds

Note: See page 64 for setting of Record LED (re-

cording indicator) On/Off

Note: For various functions availa ble during record-

ing, see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on page 54

Note: Hitachi cannot be responsible for video

and audio that cannot be recorded or edited be-

cause of any defect

Note: Ttle power switch can be changed over

even during recording, but the operation will not

be changed

• Power save and discharge of battery

If, when "Power Save: On" is specified, the DVD video

camera/recorder is left in the recording pause status fbr

approximately 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off.

To restalt recording, set the power switch to

7

"POV_ER OFF", and then set it to 'i VIDEO".

To set o1"release power save, see "Setting o1"Re

leasing Power Save" on page 63.

It isrecommended that you specif}'"Power Save:On",

since even cluring recording pause battery power is

consumed at the same level as during recording. Es

pecially when power save has been released, turn the

DVD video camera/recoider offwhen not in use.

Using External Microphone

Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external n-lierophone jack of this DVD video

camera/recorder. Clearer sound can be recorded. Tnrn on the switch on microphone and start recording.

For details on microphone, see "Major Specifications" on page 110.

%external

oil microphonejack Ill "t_

) ; L ],'

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Recording Stills

This DVD video camera/recorder can record two types of still image on disc a still to be viewed on TV

(MPEG image of 704 x 480 pixels) and a still to be used oil PC IJPEG image of 1280x 960pixels (oil DZ

MV230A), 1024x 768 pixels (on DZ MV200A)I.

Note: Recording of still inrages is possible only nn DVD-RAM disc

1 Set the power switch to "_ PHOTO" to turn

tile DVD video camera/recorder oil.

Once the DVD video camera/recorder starts to

recognize tile disc, tile CHARGE/ACCESS in

dicator will light.

When recognition is finished, the CHARGE/

ACCESS indicator will go ont.

Make snre that [_ appears on the screen (view

finder or LCD).

• Image quality

Model Stillimage

JPEG MPEG JPEG

DZ-MV230A 1,280 704 640

x960 x480 x480

DZ-MV200A 1,024 704 640

x768 x480 x480

External input

still image

MPEG

704

x 480

704

x 480

(pixels)

The quality of still recording cannot be switched.

Still recording mode

Number of recordable stills

Note: if the power switch is set to "_ PHOTO",

the LOCK switch cannot be moved Do not try to

force it: Doing so could cause a fault

• Setting Video Flash (sold sepa-

rately)

When recording still images in a dark place, o1"

when the subject is lit flora rear, it is recommended

that you nse the optional Video Flash (model DZ

FLH3). Refer to the instrnction manual of Video

Flash for details.

Check the snhject on the screen (view'finder o1"

2 LCD).

Press the REC button.

The DVD video camera/recorder automatically

focuses on the subject at the center of screen

(when auto focns is selected).

The screen will he black, and then the recorded

still will be displayed.

When message "DISC ACCESS" disappears, re

cording of still will be complete.

l

Z1 Set the power switch to "POY\ER OFF" to turn

-- the DVD video camera/recorder off.

Note: When the power switch isset to "_ PHOTO",

flickering may occur in image on the LCD screen

(No Automatically emits

Auto display) light in dark place or in

a place lit from rear.

On _, Always emits light re-

gardless of brightness

Off _ No light emission

Note: Dark subjects may not I->ein 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 automati-

cally sets the shutter speed between 1/800 a nd 1/

30 second (beTween 1/800 and 1/10 second if Pro-

gram AE has been set to Low Light) depending oil

the subject brightness

Note: During recording of stills, the electronic im-

age stabilizer will not function

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Playing Back

Immediately Checking Recorded Scene .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................,

You carl check your recording immediately oil tile spot.

_/ Joy,tick

[] button

1Press 1_/I I hutton 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.

Press the [] hotton.

Playback will stop, and recording pause status

w'ill be restored.

Note: When the LC D monitor isopened, playback

sound will be heard fiom the speaker Adjust the

sound volume using the volume corrtrol buttons

(G, @)

Note: lo temporarily stop playback, press the

I_/11 button Press the 1_/11 button again to e-

start playback

Note: Even if you stop playback midway and im-

mediately 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 cam-

era/recorder is left without being operated, it will

return to the i÷colding pause status after a pptoxi-

mately 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, tilt the joystick up • or down

•to locate the start of desired scene.

Tilt • once :To rettnn to the first image of

the scene heing played back,

and start playback.

Tilt • once :To skip to the first image of the

scene following the one being

played back, and start playback.

Tilt • and hold:To continuously locate the be

ginnings of scenes, starting

fi'om the scene preceding the

scene being played back. When

the desired image appears, re

lease the joystick: Playback will

start flora that point.

Tilt • and hold: To continuously locate the be

ginnings of scenes, starting

fi'om the scene following the

scene being played back. When

tim desired image apl)em s, re

lease the joystick: Playback will

start flora that point.

Portion being l)layed back

•I••

Til!uptn)ce Tiltdown once Tilt down twice

Tilting up tbejoystick at a portion several

seconds from tim start of scene being played back

will return to tbe start oftbe scene preceding tbat

being played back.

Note: If you perfon-n skip playback during play-

back 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 play-

back pause status at the last image

Note: If the temperature inside the DVD video

camera/recoMer is high, it may not operate nor-

mally In such a case, turn the DVD video caRl-

era/recorder off, wait for a while, and then tun it

on again

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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.

Note: When you skip or search scenes from play-

back 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 nor-

rnally In such a case, turn the DVD video cam-

era/recorder off, wait for a while, and then tun it

oil again

Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow 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 play-

back or slow playback

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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.

2Use 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 2ahove, 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 tile start of scene is selected)

3Press tbe I_/11 button to enter the selection.

The DVD video camera/recorder will go to the

specified point and enter the playback pause

status.

Tocancel the "Go To" procedure midway, press the

[] button befbre going to the specified point.

Note: lhe cursor may not move at same-pitch in-

tervals

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Zooming

ThisDVD 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.

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 au-

tomatically be set to 48x

Note: When a subject is zoomed, it may be mo-

mentarily 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

Recording in

wide area

enlarged

image

Zoom Up

1x

i,i

12x 13x

m

Zoom back

Digital zoom range _1

48 x 240 x *

*For movie only

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Focusing When Recording Movie

This DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses a subject at the center of" screen (auto fk)cns).

When tile DVD video camera/recorder is turned oil, auto fi0cus will always be set.

Focusing range

You can switch tile display mode of on screen infomlation:

• On T (tele) side: approximately 3.6 feet (1 m) fl'om lens surf_lce to infinity

• On W (wide) side: approximately 3/8" (1 cm) fl'om lens surfime to infinity

• How to install conversion lens (optional)

The installation screw diameter of this lens is 37 ram.

Conversion lens

(To remove)

Lens hood \

(To attach)

1Remove the lens hood flora the DVD video cam _ Remove the lens cap Dora the conversion lens

era/recorder, and screw it all the way into the filter screw of

the DVD video camera/recorder.

Note: Be careful not to lose the lens hood

Note: If the optional tele-conversion lens (DZ4L1) isattached 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) isattached 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 at the sub

ject, and press down the zoom lever to "W" con

trol side.

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: Ifthe subject irnacte istoo

dark, use additional lighting

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Manually Focusing Subject during Movie Recording

The DVD video camera/recorder measnres the distance to a subject viewed at tile center of screen and

auton-latically fbcnses oil it. If you want to record by adding special effects or focnsing on a snbject image

off the center of screen, adjust the focns manually.

| Press tile FOCUS button in the recording pause

stattls.

"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 sub-

ject into focus at the wide-angle position, focus

will be incorrect when you zoom up to the sub-

ject

Note: Manual focus is released when the DVD

video camera/recorder is turned off When you

turn the DVD video camera/recorder on next time,

auto focus will be lestored

Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see p. 48):

" Objects not _] Objects with

in the little

center of variation in

screen brightness,

such as

white wall

Objects that

are far and

near at the

same time

""Objects

1,_ moving

"_ rapidly

s -D

Objects lit by

neon sign,

spotlight, etc

which glares

or emits

strong light

Dark objects

Object

behind

glass with

walter

droplets, dirt

on it

Night view

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AdJusting Exposure Manually

This DVD video camera/recorder meastn es tile subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure.

You can also adjust tile exposure manually when tile subject is lit flora rear o1"for special eftFcts recording.

1Press the EXPOSURE button in the recording

patlse status.

Tile exposure indicator

will appear 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 button 0 @ buttons

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

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On-Screen Information

Vufious types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording and

playback

Information Display During Recording

Recording mode

_ •Movie

D:Still (with DVD

RAM disc only)

External input still

[_: (fiekt) (with DVD-

RAM disc only)

[_: External input still

(fl'ame) (with DVD-

RAM disc only)

-- Electronic image stabilizer (EIS) (only in movie recording mode)

No display : EIS OFF

: EIS ON

-- Program AE (only in movie recording mode)

No display :Auto

0_6 : Sports

:Portrait

: Spotligbt

.W.:l :Sand & Snow

.) :Low Ligbt

--Wbite balance

No display : Auto

WB : Hold

Nodisplay:Autof0cus

MF :Manualfocus

External flasb [wben Video Flasb

-- (sold separately) is attacbed] (only in

still recording mode)

No display : Emits light automatically

: Always emits ligbt

_, :No ligbt emission

-- Self-timer (only in still recording mode)

No display : Selfitimer OFF

: SelLtimer ON (cotmt is

from lO seconds)

External irrput

Wben ol)erating zoom --

W_T

WEZZZ22222]ZI_ T

(When digital zoom is 48×)

W_T

(When digital zoom is 240x)

(only in movie recording mode)

Expostlre correction

Disc type

RAH :DVD RAM

R :DVD-R

C_,,R_H :DVD RAM (write protected)

_.,,R :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

Ol)erating status

REC : During recording

[[ : During recording pause

No display***

Movie recording time

(only in movie recording

mode)

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)

_ (low remaining cbarge)

Current date/time

-- Brigbtness of LCD screerdVolume

BRIGHT

- _ + : Brigbtness of LCD screen

VOLUME

- _+ :Vohlllre

-- Warning 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, depend-

irrg 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.

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• Switching the information display mode

You can switch the display mode of on screen information:

Press tile DISPLAY button.

• Full display mode: All types of in%rmation will appear.

• Minimmn display mode: Only the recording mode, status

display and warning will appear.

Tile fill and minimum display modes will alternate.

Note: lhe DVD video camera/iecorder does not iecord the

recording date/time as a part of image Howeve_ this informa-

tion 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 button

• Display when recording an image of yourself

When recording with the LCD screen facing the same

direction as the lens, only the operating status and bat

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 : Disc that cannot be used has been loaded.

I1• :The disc is full, or you are attempting to

record a copy gumded image.

Operating status/

vcarlling message

Battery

remaining

level

Note: If the LCD screen is set facing the same direc-

tion as the lens, the LCD scleen will display a mirr or im-

age (left and right ieversed)

Note: If the LCD screen is set facing the same direc-

tion as the lens, you cat] also view subject image in the

viewfinder

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Information Display During Playback

Various types of in%rmation on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing in

the viewfinder o1"on tile LCD screen.

No display Playback information Recording date/time

display

• Switching the information display '

mode 2

3

Press tile DISPLAY bntton: You can switch the dis 4

play n-lode of"oil screen information.

5

-- Recording mode .1

Scene No.

ProgramNo,oi

PlayListNo.*_

-Playback

operation *s

-- Disc type *a

_i_ VIDEO or [_ PHOTO

Program or _ Play List

Refer to "Disc type" on page 51.

I_ : Will appear when "Repeat play :On" is

specified

: 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.

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Advanced Techniques

Thissection explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/

recorder.

Setting Up Camera Functions

Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject

(Switching Program AE Mode)

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.

2Use the joystick to

choose "Program AE"

on the "Camera Ftmc

tions Setup" screen, and

then press the I_/11 hut

tOll.

The options will appear

on the right of""Program

AE".

3Use the joystick to

choose the desired op

tion. and then press the

I_/11 btltton: The se

lected option will be set.

You can check the selected AE mode by the on

screen information display. How'ever, nothing

will appear in the Auto mode.

Seleded AE mode

Press the MENU button.

The n'JeI'_o screen 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

MENU button

Joystick

,_sAuto : The camera/recorder automatically

judges the subject and surrounding environ-

ment for optimum recording.

@ Sports : Reduces blurring when recording

rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or

tennis.

Portrait : Makes a subject, such as a

person or a creature, stand out from a

blurred background.

Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of

subject portrait face, etc. when strong light

strikes the subject, as in a wedding or on

stage.

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: How-

ever, 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.

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White Balance (Auto/Hold)

With this DVD video camera/recorder you can switch the white balance between Auto and Hold.

White balance is

Auto always adjusted no display

automatically.

White balance

at the time

Hold when "Hold" is WB

selected is held.

l Press the MENU button in the recording pause

statns.

Use the joystick to select

"Auto" or "Hold", and

then press tile 1_/! ! hut

ton.

If White Balance is set to

"Hold", "WB" will ap

pear on the screen.

The menn screen will appear.

_,Use the joystick to

choose "White Bal." on

the "Camera Functions

Setup" screen, and then

press the _'/11 button.

Options will be displayed on the right of "White

Bal. ".

The [_ mark will be attached to the currently se

lected option.

White balance mode

4 Press the MENU button.

The menu scree will disappear.

The white balance setting will always be 'Auto"

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned

off.

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Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)

This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with an electronic image stabilizer function: When you

use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct f_lzziness in the recorded image.

1Press the MENU button in the recording pause • Checking EIS On or Off

status. You can check EIS On or Off by tile on screen in

The menu screen will appear, fbrmation display.

_. Use tile joystick to

choose "EIS" on tile

"Camera Functions

Setup" screen, and then

press tile I_/1! button. EIS

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.

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 ef-

fective 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

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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 button in tile recording pause

stattlS.

Tile menu screen will appear.

Note: Pressing MENU durinc I recording will not dis-

play tile menu screen

_,Use tile joystick to

choose "Dig. Zoom" on

tile "Camera Functions

Setup" screen, and then

press tile I_/11 button.

Options will be displayed on the right of "Dig.

Zooll] ".

Tile El mark will be attached to the currently se

lected option.

3Use tile joystick to

choose "Off". and then

press tile F/I! button.

Press the MENU button.

Tile menu screen will disappear.

When Dig. Zoom is" OfF

wI IT

When Dig. Zoom is" On" (48x)

wl I ::: I •

I) igilal zoom range

When Dig. Zoom is" On" (240x)

(only in movie recording mode)

wI ! !

Digilal zoom range

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 but-

toll 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"

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Setting Up Record Functions

Switching Movie Quality Mode

Choose tile nlovie quality fron-i "XTRA" (only with DVD RAM disc oil DZ MV230A). "FINE". "STD"

and "LPCM" (onB/

| Press the MENU button in the recording pause

stattls.

Tile nlenu screen will appear.

_.Use tile joystick to

choose "VIDEO Mode"

oil the "Record Func

tions Setup" screen, and

then press tile I_/11 hut

toil.

3 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 DVD-

Rdisc, "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)

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• Recordable times in each movie

quality mode (on one side of disc)

:

XTRA approx. 18-60 rain

FINE approx. 30 min approx. 30 min

STD approx. 60 min approx. 60 min

LPCM -- approx. 30 min

The recordable times are only for reference,

The XTRA mode can be set on the DZ-MV230A

only: The recorda ble times will vary depend-

ing on recording contents,

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-

tomatically set to the quality mode first used with

the disc for recording

Note: The setting of movie quality mode is effec-

tive only during movie recording: Switching the

mode will not work during still recording

Input Selection

Ifyou wish to input an image fl'om another device to this DVD video can-lera/recordeI; you n-lUSt first

switch the setting on the DVD video camera/recordei:

Refer to the explanation starting fi'om page 92 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to

other devices or record images input flora them.

CAMERA Usually select this option.

lINE To view image from another device on this DVD video camera/recorder

|Press the MENU button in the recording pause

stattlS.

The mentl screen will appear.

Select the desired option

and then press the I-/11

hutton: The se]ected op

tion will be set.

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 of "Input

Source": The D mark will be attached to the cur

rently selected option.

4 Press the MENU btltton.

The mentl screen will

disappear.

Note: The "Input Source" setting will return to

"CAMERA" whenever the DVD video camera/re-

corder is turned off

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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 Does not suit recording of frequently moving video subjects, de-

spite high image (quality. Frame suits recording of less moving video. [_

Field Suitable for recording of frequently moving video subjects. [_

| Press the MENU button in the recording pause

statns.

The menn screen will appear.

_, Use the joystick to

choose "PHOTO lnpnt"

on the "Record Func

tions Setup" screen, and

then press theft/! ! but

ton.

The options will appear

on the right of "PHOTO

Input ":The D mark will

be attached to the ctn

rently selected option.

3 Use the joystick to se

lect the desired option,

and then press the I_-/II

hutton.

The selected option will

be set.

Yon can check the still

recording format ofex _._

ternal input image by r_

reviewing the on

screen infbrmation. /_

Still external input mod,_

4 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will disappear.

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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.

1Press the MENU button.

Tile menu screen will appean

_,Use the joystick to

choose "Self Timer" on

the "Record Functions

Setup" screen, and then

press the >'/11 button.

Options will he displayed on the right to "Self

Tinier".

The Q mark will be attached to the currently se

lected option.

3Use the joystick to select

"On", and then press the

_/11 hutton.

4 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will disappear.

You can also check that self timer has been set

hy reviewing the on screen information.

SelFtimer record

Press the REC btrtton.

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 cam-

era/recorder off

Note: To suspend self-tinier, press the REC button

again before recording starts, or press tile [] but-

ton

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

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Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off

If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV and operate it while watching tile TV screen,

you can switch offthe on screen infbrmation (displayed in tile viewfinder or oil the LCD monitor) fl'om

the TV screen. (See "Viewing oil TV Screen" on page 91)

1Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will appear.

_ Choose "OSD Outpnt" on the "Record Fnnctions

Setup" menn screen, and then press the It-/ll

button.

The options will appear on the right of "OSD

Output": The D mark will be attached to the cur

rently selected option.

3 Choose the desired option and press the I_/11

button.

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.

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 re-

moved from the IV screen, it will still appear it] the

viewfincler or on the LCD screen

LCD screen or viewfinder

"On" setting

TV SCl'eeo

"Off' setting

TV screen

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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 button.

Tile menu screen will appear.

_,Use tile joystick to

choose "Beep" on tile

"Initial Setup" menu

screen, and then press

tile 1_/11 hotton.

3Use the joystick to

choose "On" o1""Off",

and then press the I_/11

hutton.

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 even if

the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off

Setting or Releasing Power Save

This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with power save function. Specify "Power Save: On": If

K

the DVD video camera/recorder is left in tile recording pause status without being operated fbr a rain

utes, it will automatically torn offto prevent the battery flora discharging needlessly.

1Press the MENU button.

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.

3Use tile joystick to

choose "On" or "Off",

and then press the I_/I I

hutton.

4 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will disapear.

Tile options will appear on the right of "Power

Save": The [_ mark will be attached to tile cur

rently selected option.

Note: Tilepower save setting information does

not appear in tile on-screen display, and this set-

ting will not change when the DVD video cam-

era/recorder is turned off

Note: If you want to use up the battery when you

have no intention of using the DVD video cam-

era/recorder for a long time, specify "Power Save:

Off"

Note: To turn the DVD video camera/iecorder on

again from automatic off activated b'

save function, set the power switch to "POWER

OFF", and then set it to "_ VIDEO" or "[ _]PHOTO"

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Turning Record LEDOn or Off

You can switch off tile recording indicator on the flont of DVD video can-lera/recorder even during

recording.

[_t lqe recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD video ca mera/recorder is

recording.

The recording indicator will not light even during recording.

Recording indicator

1Press tile MENU button.

Tile menu screen will appear.

3Use 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.

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.

_,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 Elmark will

be attached to the cur

rently selected option.

Note: Specify "Record LED: Off" when recording

subject behind a glass or water tank that will re-

flect the recording indicator light

Note: When using the self-timer function, the re-

cording indicator will blink when the REC button is

pressed regardless of whether Record LED isOn or

Off

Changing Display Language

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

The following shows that English is changed to French.

1Press 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_/|| button.

3Use 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.

The menu screen will disappear.

Tile options will appear on tile right of "Lan Tile language setting will not change even if the

goage": The Dmark will be attached to "Eng DVD video camera/recorder is turned oft

lish".

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Initializing All Settings to Defaults

You eE_n restore Efll eE_rnerE_ menu settings to defuults (initiEd settings _t the fuctory) (The d_te Emd

time will not be reset)

1Press the MENU button.

Tile mentl screen will appear.

If are sure that wish to reset, use tile

you you

joystick to choose "YES", and then press the I_/I I

hutton.

_.Use the joystick to

choose "Reset" on tile

"Initial Setup" menu

screen, and then press

the i_/11 hotton.

All the setting items have now been reset to de

fholts.

4 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will disappear.

The "Reset" verification screen will appear. Note: To cancel resetting midway, choose "NO"

on the screen for verification in step 2 or press the

[] button

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Disc Navigation

This section explains about how to edit recorded images using the Disc Navigation function.

Before Using Disc Navigation

Disc Navigation is atool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder:

Here is an explanation on "scene" and "program ", so that you will be able to make most use of Disc

Na viga tion function

Structure of Data Recorded On This DVD Video Camera/Recorder

Video recorded using this DVD video camera/recorder will be stored on disc in units of scene, in tile

order of recording.

•Movie: One scene refers to images recorded between each press of tile REC button until recording is

temporarily stopped by pressing REC again.

• Still: One scene refers to a still recorded by pressing REC button.

The recorded scenes are collected as "programs" on each recording date.

All programs

Program No. 1

Recorded on May 3, 2002

7

S('elle /

Thumbnails _

Program No. 10

Recorded on May 27, 2002

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 up in the order of

recording. Usually, when the I_/| | button is pressed

immediately after recording, the last scene of" the

last program on disc (scene _ of program No. 10

in the above diagram) will be played hack.

To view previously recorded scenes (scenes @

in the above diagram), you can use the skip and

search playback flmctions to find any desired scene.

By using the Disc Navigation flmction, you can

easily find any desired scene, since yot/can specify

/ pl'ogl'aI_] OF a scene.

You can also fhde the image recorded on the DVD

video camera/recordei; and rearrange the order of

scer',es.

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 dis-

played lherefore, the Scene No when all pro-

grams 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 cam-

era/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

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Using Disc Navigation

Functions Available with Disc Navigation

Disc Navigation allows you to do the following:

• Selecting scene(s) (Select)

You can select a scene fi'on-i a]] programs o1"a spe

cific progran-i and start playback floIn that scene.

You can also select adjacent multiple scenes and

play back only tile selected scenes.

• Switching/playing back program

(Switch/Play)

Yon can select one program to be viewed fl'om all

programs and play it back.

• Changing title

Yon can change titles of programs and play lists.

• 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 information on scenes

(Detail)

You can get the infbrmation on movie quality mode,

recording time, etc. of a scene or adjacent multiple

scenes.

• Displaying remaining free space

on disc (Capacity)

You can display how much Dee space the disc be

ing driven has.

• 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

If you wish to view a DVD R disc that was recorded

with this DVD ``,ideo camera/recorder on other de

,,,ices that are compatible with 8 cm DVD R disc,

the recorded DVD R disc must be finalized.

• Repeat playback

If""Repeat Play: On" is specified, all programs, or

any selected program or" scene, will be repeatedly

played back.

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• 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)

l

Play list created

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Starting Disc Navigation and Interpreting Navigation Screen

DISC NAVIGATION

_[] button

Note: Do not proceed with a followin o step while

tile disc is being recognized or the CHARGE/AC-

CESSindicator isblinking

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Tile thuml)nails for all programs will appear.

Note: lhe DISC NAVIGATIONbutton will not work

without a disc inserted

_, Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD

video camera/recorder will enter the recording

patlse st_ltus.

You can also press the [] button to end Disc

Navigation.

Cursor __

You can know the status of scenes flora the colors

of cursor and har graph:

Yellow Blue Current cursor position

Blue Blue Range of scenes being

selected

Red Red Scenes already selected

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.

Tilt the joystick to left when the yellow cursor is

in the scene at the top left corner, or tilt tip the

joystick when the yellow cursor is in any scene

on the top row: The preceding 12 thumbnails

(preceding page) will appear.

Note that when the previous pages cannot be

displayed, you are on the first page.

Note: Tilting up or down thejoystick and holdinq

it will continuously chancte the page in units of 12

thumbnails

Note: Each time Disc Navigation isstalled with a

DVD-R disc inserted, message "Creating Thumb-

nail " 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

-- Selected scene number/

Number of all scenes

-- Bar gral)h

(current page

position **)

Still image icon

Disc type icon

Operating guide* and recording date/

time of scene being selected

* The operating guide will vary del)ending on the current status of DVD video camera/recorder.

** When there are two or more thumbnail disl)lay pages.

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Playing Back Scenes

1 Press tile DISC NAVIGATION button.

Tile thnnmails fur all programs w'ill appear.

_. Use the joystick to select a scene.

Tile selected scene will be flamed. This is called

a "CUFSOF".

3 Press the I_/IIbntton.

Playback will start flora the selected scene, and

continue to the last scene on disc.

• When playback finishes:

The I1_ mark will appear in the last image on disr_

and af'.er approx. 5 minntes tile thnrnbnail screen

will be restored.

• Playback of still images (with

DVD-RAM disc only):

Still images w'ill be displayed 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

Selecting Random Scenes

1Use the joystick to select a scene.

_ Press the SELECT hntton once.

Tile selected scene will be framed in red.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to

randomly select nmlti

pie scenes.

To cancel a selected

scene, select the scene to

he canceled, and then

press the SELECT but

toil.

To ranre] all selerted

scenes, press tile [] hut

toil.

Note: Although scenes can be randomly se-

lected, playback will always start from the lowest

scene number

Note: To release all the selected scenes, press the

[] button

Selecting Consecutive Scenes logether

1Use the joystick to select the first scene.

_Hold down the SELECT bntton for at least one

second.

Note: You ca n also select scenes in reverse ftom

the last scene in the range

Note: To release multiple selection, pr ess the SE-

LECT or [] button after step 3

The selected scene will be donble flamed in yel

low' and blue.

Use the joystick to select the last scene in tile range

you want, and then press the I_/II bntton.

The scenes in the specified range will be flamed

in red, and then selected.

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Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button and then the MENU button The menu screens for Disc Navigation

and Disc management will appea_

For details on each menu item, see pages explaining each separ_r_te funcdon

<When using DVD-RAM disc>

Play List T Switch (p. 75)

[-- Play (p. 75)

Create (p. 74)

[-- Edit (i3. 77)

[-- Title (i3. 79)

_- Delete (p. 79)

{_ Program T Switch (i3. 72)

I-- Play (i3.72)

u- Title (p. 73)

[] Scene T Delete (p. 80)

[--Edit T Fade (i3. 81)

/ bComb. e (p.83)

I [-- Divide (I3. 83)

/_- Move (p. 84)

pSkip (p. 85)

LSelect (p. 85)

Detail (I3.86)

_} Disc _ Capacity (13.87)

L Format Disc (p. 87)

Update Control Infb. (p. 88)

ETC. Others -- Repeat Play (p. 89)

<When using DVD-R disc>

Progran3 T Switch (p. 72)

LPlay (p. 72) Disc *_ Capacity (I3. 87)

u_ Finalize Disc (i3. 89)

[] Scene _ Select (p. 85)

Detail (i3.86)

EI"{}.Others IRepeat Play (p. 89)

* Will not appear when a finalized disc is loaded.

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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.

3Use tile joystick to

choose "Switch" on the

"Pl'ograI_l" I_len o

screen, and then press

tile 1_111button.

4Use the joystick 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.

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 mentl screen will appear.

_,Use the joystick to

choose "Play" on the

"Program" i_len o

screen, and then press

the 1_111button.

3Use the joystick to select

the program to be

played back, and then

pressthe_'/llbutton. I_lol_

Playback will start t]'om

the fhst scene of the se

lected program. "_

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Changing Title of Program

The recording date/time has initially been attached to ally program: You can change tile recording date/

time to ally desired title.

l Press the DISC NAVIGATION button and then

the MENU button.

Tile Disc Navigation menn screen will appear.

_. Use tile joystick to

choose "Title" on the

"Program" n-len n

screen, and then press

tile I_/11 hntton.

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 TITLEcoMrf/n You can also use tile DELETE

button on remote control to delete any input let-

ters

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"

Tile "Progranl Title"

screen will appear.

Use the joystick to select

........

tile program whose title

you want to change, and

then press the >'/II hut

toil.

• Characters available for entering

title

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:

Tile screen for entering

a title will appear.

Input mode

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 a title.

5 After entering tile title,

use the joystick to

choose 'Enter" and then

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.

I

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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.

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 press-

ing 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 isinsufficient,

creation of new play list may not be possible: De-

lete unnecessaly scenes

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

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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.

!I-

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:

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 Back A Play List

1Press the MENU button.

Tile Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

_.Use the joystick to

cboose "Play" on the

"Play List" nlentl screen,

and then press tile I_/1! !_

button: The "Start Play m_°a 8l s,2002}e09at_

List" screen will appear. |_

1fse the joystick to select the play list, and then

press the _'/11 button.

The selected play list will be played back flora

the first scene. To cancel playback midway, press

tile [] button: Tile thumbnail screen of tile play

list being played back will appear.

Note: If "Repeat Play On" is specified, the play

list will be repeatedly played back (see page 89)

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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.

_, 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 press the !_/11

button.

The thumhnails of the

program that was dis

played in step 1will ap

pear in the upper row,

and the thumhnails of

selected play list will ap

pear in the lower row.

Note: If the DISPLAY

button is pressed

when the thumbnails

are displayed, the re-

cording date/time of

the selected scene

will appear across

the I->ott nm of

screen Press DISPLAY

to iestnre the pi÷vi-

ous screen

date/t ime

Insertion position

Scene to be copied

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.

To select multiple scenes, refer to "Selecting Con

secutive Scenes " o1""Selecting Random Scenes"

on page 70.

6 Press the I_/11 button to copy the scene: The

screen showing that the scene is being copied

will appear.

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:

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 veri-

fication 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)

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Deleting Scenes from Play List '

1 Display the "Edit Play 3 If you ale sure that you wish to delete the srene,

List" menu screen of the press the _/11 button: Tile screen being deleted

play list to be edited, will appeal.

Perform steps 1 3 oil

page 76.

_, From the play list in

lower row, point the cm

sor to the scene yon

want to delete.

To select multiple scenes,

refer to "Selecting Con

secutive scenes Together"

or "Selecting Random

Scenes" on page 70.

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.

Note: Place tile cursor on scene to be deleted,

and then press the DELETE button on emote con-

trol: You can also delete the scene

Editing Play List (Adding Scenes Using Menu)

Yon can use the menu screen to add scenes to a created play list.

1 Display the "Edit Play List" menu screen of the 4

play list to be edited.

Perform steps 1 3 oil page 76.

Select the scenes to be

added flon-i the upper

rox, v.

Choose "Add", and

then press tile 1_/11 hut

ton.

The selected scenes will

he added to the end of

play list to be edited.

Note: Tile selected scenes will be added in the

insertion position

Scene to be added

Press the MENLTbutton.

The menu screen %r ed

iting play list will ap

pear.

Insertion position

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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.

1Display tile "Edit Play

List" menn screen of the

play list to be edited.

Perforn-i steps 1 3 oil

page 76.

Move the cmsor to tile play list to be edited in

lower row, and select the scene(s) to be deleted.

Press the MENU button.

Choose "Delete" on the

"Edit" menu screen, and

then press the ll_/I I bnt

toil.

Tile selected scene(s)

will be deleted.

Note: If all scenes on play listare deleted, the play

list itself will also be deleted

Tile menu screen for ed

iting play list will ap

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.

1Display the "Edit Play

List" menn screen of the

play list to be edited.

Perform steps 1 3 oil

page 76.

3 Choose "Current_End"

or "Start--_Current" on

tile "Select" menu

screen, and then press

the I_/|| button.

2 Specify tile first scene of

those you wish to select,

and then press tile

MENI f button.

Tile menn screen for ed

king play list will ap

peal:

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Changing Title of Play List

The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them. At any time you can change the

title of play list, which was the recording clate/time set on this DVD video camera/recorder.

1Press the MENU bntton. 3After entering the title,

nse the joystick to choose

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.

"Enter", and then press

the ,/! ! button.

The screen %1"verifying

registration of title will

appeal:

Note: The registered title can be changed at any

time using the same procedure

Deleting 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.

4If you are sure that yon wish to delete the play

list, use the joystick to choose "YES", and then

press the I_/|| button.

Use the joystick to select

the play list you wish to

delete, and then press

the _'/11 button.

The selected play list will be deleted, and the

original screen will be restored.

Note: If you choose "NO" on the scleen for veri-

fying 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 veri-

fication will restore the thumbnail display screen

Note: Even if you delete a play list, the original

scenes stored on disc will not be deleted

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Scene

Deleting Scenes

1 Use the joystick to select the scene to be deleted, 3 l.Tse the joystick to choose "YES", and then press

and then press the MENU button, the I_/11 button.

Tile Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

_. Use tile joystick to

choose "Delete" on tile

"Scene" nlenm screen,

and then press tile i_/11

button.

The message "Deleting..." _ "Finished" will ap

pear and the selected scene will be deleted, af

ter which the thumbnail display screen will be

restored.

Tocancel deletion, choose "NO". and then press

the l_/|l button while tile screen for verification

is being displayed.

The screen %r verifying

deletion will appeal:

Note: Plessing the rq button on the scleen for veri-

fication 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, mes-

sage "Same scenes on PlayList will be cieleted De-

lete 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) isquite

short, the remaining free space of disc may not

increase in ttle time remaining indicator

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

When switching scenes, you can add f_cling to the beginning and/or end of soerie.

There are three types of special effects:

White: Fades in from white screen, fades out to white screen

Fade In

Fade Out

Wipe: Fades in from black screen to vertical direction of screen, Fades out from vertical

direction of screen to black screen

Fade In

Fade Out

B/W: Fades in from Black and White screen to color screen, Fades out from color

screen to Black and White screen

Fade In

Fade Out

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1 Select the scene for adding special effects and

press the MENU button.

Tile Disc Navigation menn screen will appear.

_.Use tile joystick to

choose, "Scene", "Edit ",

"Fade", and then press

tile I_/11 bntton.

Tile fhde setting screen

will appear.

Tile options will appear

under IN and OUT: Tile

mark will be attached

to tile ctn rently selected

option.

Use the joystick to select

the special effects for

"IN" and "OUT", choose

"Enter", and then press

the 1_/11 bntton.

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_".

" 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 in-

formation 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 im-

age 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 play-

back in the recoMing pause status

Note: If you locate the start of a scene by skip-

piny, the in]aye at the start of the scene will ap-

pear 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 veri-

fication will restore the thumbnail display screen

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Combining Multiple Scenes

You ran rombine multiple srenes into one.

Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes when combining.

1Use 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.

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

Tile Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

_,Use tile joystick to

choose. "Scene". "Edit".

"Combine". and then

press tile I_/11 button.

Tile screen %r verifying

combination of scenes

will appear.

If are sure that

you yon

wish to combine tile

scenes, use tile joystick

to choose "YES", and

then press the I_/11 hut

toil.

Note: Still inlages cannot be combined

Note: If you choose "NO" on tile scI÷en for veri-

fying 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" ef-

fect of the last scene will be chosen

Note: If you conlbine scenes from diffelent pro-

grams (diffei_nt recolding dates), a message that

prom pts you to update the control information will

appear each time Disc Navigation isstarted Ever]

if you have chosen "YES" and updated the con-

trol information, ttle same nlessage will appear

when Disc Navigation is started next time To pre-

vent this, when combining scenes from different

progranls, create a new play list and then com-

bine tile scenes on it

Note: Piessing the El button on the scleen for veri-

fication will restore tile thumbnail display screen

Dividing Movies

You ran 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.

1Use thejoystick to select tile scene to be divided,

and then press tile MENU button.

Tile Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

'_When yon reach the

point where you want to

divide the scene, press

the SELECT button.

_,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.

The screen %r verif_?ing

division of scene will

appeal:

4 If yon are sure that you

wish to divide tile scene,

use the joystick to

choose "YES", and then

press the _'/11 button.

Status bar of scene being

played back

The scene will be divided at tile specified point,

and the thumbnail display screen will be re

stored, with the divided thumbnails, appearing

side by side.

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Note: The status bar of scene being played back

can be switched off or on by pressing the DISPLAY

button

Note: If you choose "NO" on the screen for veri-

fying 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 im-

age or any specified point of ttle scene (See

"Searching for Scene You V_sh to View by Speci-

fying It (Go To)" for details on "Go To") You can

divide tile scene at ttle point you have jumped

to

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 lat-

ter half

Note: The division point may drift before or after

tile designated point by appDximately 05 sec-

onds

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 available on disc isinsufficient,

division will not be possible: Delete unnecessary

scenes

Note; Plessing the i7 button on the scleen for veri-

fication will restore tile thumbnail display screen

Arranging Order of Scenes (Move)

You can move scenes within aplay list to arrange tile order as you want.

] Select tile scene to be moved, and then press tile

MENI J button.

Tile Disc Navigation mentl screen will appear.

2 Use tile joystick to

choose "Scene", "Edit ",

"Move", and then press

tile I_/1| button.

!I-

3 Move the "_" mark to

the position where you

wish to move tile scene,

and then press the il_/I I

hutton.

The screen for verifying movement of scene will

appear.

4 If you are sure that you wish to move tile scene,

choose "YES", and then press tile 1_/11 button.

Tile "Select Insert Point"

screen will appear, and

the "I" rnmk will appem:

Insertion position

Tile message for movement will appear, and

then the thumbnail display screen w'ill be re

stored.

Note: To move consecutive multiple scenes to-

gether, select scenes referring to "Selecting Con-

secutive 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 veri-

fication will restore the thumbnail display screen

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Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Skip)

You can specify "Skip" for scenes you do not want to play back: Tile selected scenes will be skipped.

1Use the joystick to select a scene to be skipped,

and then press tile MENU button.

Tile Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

A skip mark " _ "

will be attached to tile

scene for which skip

ping has been set.

_,Use tile joystick to

choose "Scene", "Skip",

"Set ", and then press tile

>'/II button.

Tile message showing that skip is being set will

appear, and tile thumbnail display screen will

be restored.

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.

Note: If you wish to release skipping for multiple

scenes, select them referring te 1'Selecting Con-

secutive Scenes Together" or "Selecting Random

Scenes" on page 70

Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Using the Disc Navigation menu screen, you can simultaneously select consecutive scenes: This fimction

is useful vv'hen tbere are euIllerous sceees.

1Use the joystick to select the first scene to be se

lected.

Press the MENU button.

Tile Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

Note: If you select l'Start--_Current" hl step 4, the

scenes from tile first scene on disc to the one speci-

fied will be selected

Scene that tile

CUI'SOF is 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', and

then press the I'/11 button.

It

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.

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Displaying Information Using Menu Screen

Yon can display various in%rmation fbr a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and length,

special effects and n-lovie quality mode.

1Use the joystick 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.

Note: Tilting tile joystick

to right will display infor-

mation on tile following

scene; tilting the joystick

to left will display informa-

tion nil ttle preceding

scene

(When using DVD RAM disc)

With DVD R disc, the quality mode (FINE,STD or

LPCM) selected filst will appea_:

The XTRA mode will appear only with the DZ-

MV230A

*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 it the disc has a scene whose mode

is unknown

Also, tt}is will not appear when a D VD R disc is used

This will not appear with DVD R disc, since no still

image can be recorded on iL

Note: If multiple scenes have I->een selected, t he

total recordinc I time of tile selected scenes will ap-

pear

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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. 3 Press the [] button.

Tile Disc Navigation menn screen will appear. The Disc Navigation screen will be restored.

_Use the joystick to choose "Capacity" on the

"Disc" menn screen, and then press the 1_/11

button.

Tile screen %r checking "Capacity" will appear.

(When using DVD RAM disc)

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

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 R disc' This will not be displayed

Initializing DVD-RAM Disc

If you want to erase all data on a recorded disc and reuse it, yon call initialize it rather than deleting the

data: Initialization is nseful in this case since it takes less time than deleting all data.

1Press the MENU button.

Tile Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

_. Use tile joystick to

choose "Format Disc"

on tile "Disc" menu

screen, and then press

tile 1_/11hntton.

The screen for verifying "Format Disc" will ap

pear.

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.

When initializing one side of the disc is con-i

plete, the DVD video camera/recorder will re

turn to tile recording pause stares.

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 initiali-

zation

Note: Initializing a disc will delete all the r ecolded

contents on disc: Be caleful not to delete data by

mistake

Note: Be sure to use the AC adapter when initial-

izing disc so that tile DVD video canrera/recorder

is not turned off midway If initialization is inter-

rupted 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, mes-

sage "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 veri-

fication will restore tile thumbnail display screen

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Updating Control Information

Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder manages information on scenes, such as skip, fhde

and thumbnails, in a specified manner. If you use another device to edit tile video data recorded on this

DVD video camera/recorder, and then use tile data again with Disc Navigation in this video camera/

recorder, the control information must be updated: It will be automatically updated each time the pages

on tile thumbnail display screen are turned. This is useful when you have edited many scenes using

another device, since the control information can be updated all at once tlsing Disc Navigation.

1Press the MENU button.

Tile Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

_.Use the joystick to

choose "Update Con

trol Info." on the "Disc"

n-lenu screelrl_alrld then

press tile !_/|| button.

Note: Be sure to use the AC adapter when up-

dating tile control information so that ttle DVD

video camera/recorder is not turned off midway

If updating of control information isinterrupted by

power off, tile control infon-nation will not be up-

dated correctly

Note: Even if the control information on disc is up-

dated, tile disc may no longer be usable on this

DVD video camera/recordel

Note: It may take time to update tile control in-

fon-nation if tile disc has many recorded scenes

Note: Piessing the 17 button on the screen for veri-

fication will restore tile thumbnail display screen

The screen for verifying

"Update Control Info."

will appear.

3If 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.

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Finalizing Disc

If yon wish to play back tile contents recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder using a DVD player,

etc. that is comi)atible with 8 cm DVD R disc, finalize the disc following the procedure below:

1Press the MENU bntton.

Tile Disc Navigation menn screen will appear.

_.Use tile joystick to

choose "Finalize Disc"

on tile "Disc" menu

screen, and then press

tbe I_/11 button.

The disc will be final

ized.

If are sure that

you

you wish to finalize

the disc, nse the joy

stick to choose "YES",

and then press the

I_/11 buttoI'_.

When finalizing the other side of disc, turn the

disc over_ and repeat the above procedure flora

step 2.

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/re-

corder has already been finalized, you cannot

choose "Finalize Disc"

Note: Be sure to use the AC adapter when final-

izing disc so that tile DVD video camera/recorder

is not turned off midway Finalization cannot be

executed using a battery pack If finalization is in-

terrupted by power off, the disc will not be final-

ized correctly, or it may be damaged

Note: The time iequired to finalize disc that ap-

peals on the "Finalize Disc" screen is only for refer-

ence

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 veri-

fication will restore tile thumbnail display screen

Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

1Press the MENU button.

The Disc Navigation menn screen will appear.

_,Use the joystick to

choose "Repeat Play" on

the "Others" menu

screen • and then press

the _/11 bntton.

The options will appear

on tbe right of "Repeat

Play": The Q mark will

be attached to the cur

rently selected option.

3 Use the joystick to choose "On", and then press

the I_/|! button:

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 can-

celled

Note: Still images can also be played back re-

peatedly

Note: The Repeat Play setting is cancelled when-

ever the DVD video camera/recorder istubed off

or DISC EJECT button is pressed

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Connecting to Other Devices

This section explains about the connections to another AV device, such as TV, and how to transfer data

in DVD video camera/recorder to PC.

Viewing on TV Screen

Connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV and you car? play back the recorded video or

monitor the video being recorded or? the TV screen This isalso useful when editing or playing back

with Disc Navigation

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

Use tile provided AV input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as fbllows:

(provided)

* If your TV bas all S-VIDEO inl)Ut jack, tire connection using S-VIDEO cable will be possible.

Note: Before connecting, make sure that t he vol-

ume on TV is turnecl down: Folgetting this may

cause howling from the IV speakers

Note: insert the AV input/output cable plugs into

jacks straight: Obliquely insertinct them could dam-

age the jacks

Note: Disconnect the S-VIDEO cable befole re-

rr/ovhTcj the disc

Stereo Type witb

S-VI[/EO Jack Stereo Type Monaural Type

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Viewing on TV Screen

Use tile provided AV input/output cable to connect tbe DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as %llows:

1Turn tile TV on and set the input selector to

"VCR" whichever applicable Video input.

Refer to tile TV instruction manual for how to

switch the TV input.

2 Set tile power switch to "_ VIDEO" or

"_ PHOTO" to tnrn the DVD video camera/

recorder Oil.

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 in record mode, or %ed

back could resnlt.

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 inad-

vertently 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 isrecording will appear on the IV screen:

You can also display only part of information or

switch off the display Refer to "Switching On-

Screen Display Output On or Off" on page 62, and

press tile DISPLAY button to switch the display sta-

tus

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 hap-

pens, release the wide mode setting on IV (see

the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide

mode)

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Recording Image from Other AV Devices

You cEm trEmsfer Emy irnE_ge recorded on videotE_pe, etc to the DVD video cE_mer_/recorder viE_the

AV input/output jack, and record it on disc

Connecting to Other AV Device

Use the AV input/outpnt cable (provided) to connect tile DVD video camera/recorder to other AV de

vice as fbllows:

AV input/outl)ut cable (provided)

Note: If yotl operate the DVD video camera/re-

corder 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 de-

vice may leak to this DVD video camera/recorder

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, re-

duce the speaker volume when recording an ex-

ternally input image

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Recording Image from Other Camcorder or AV Device

1Set tile input selection

on tile DVD video cam

era/recorder to "LINE".

Switch tile input refer

ring to "Inpnt Selec

tion" on page 59.

Ttun on tile connected device, and start play

back of picttu e.

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 line input recording is the

same as for recording movie (video).

Note: Still images can also be recorded on DVD-

RAM 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

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 re-

corded 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 en-

joyrnent without copy-guard signal - the input im-

age may not be iecorded nolmally

Note: If the input signal is iiTterrupted by switch-

ing the channel on TV or switching the signal using

video selector, normal recording cannot be peF

formed

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Cautions when connecting DVD video

camera/recorder to PC

Do not plug in or unplug any cables when

you are using PC to access the disc in the

DVD video camera/recorder:

• If you plug in or unplug tbe PC" connection ca

ble oc power cable while the CHARGE/ACCESS

indicator is blinking, the data oil disc may be

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 on PC will be CD-ROM

in the following cases:

• When a DVD RAM disc or DVD R disc is not

set in DVD video camera/recorder.

• When an unformatted DVD RAM disc or a disc

other than UDF f}0rmatted is in DVD video cam

era/recorder.

• When a DVD R disc is not finalized.

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.

The PC connection 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.

The following cannot be performed on this

DVD video camera/recorder when it is

connected to PC:

• Camera operation, using button oil DVD video

cai_lera/recorder.

• Power ofT, using tile power switch.

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.

• 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.

In addition, take note of the following:

• The recording mode, playback status, special

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

ized on this DVD video camera/recorder will

be displayed oil PC as "Dvd camera": tile vol

ume name of tile DVD RAM disc initialized on

a device other than this DVD video camera/re

corder will confkmn to tile specifications of tile

previous initializing device.

• Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder in

an environment of high temperatures for an ex

tended period of time.

• UseanunfbrmattedDVD R disc to record data

fl'om PC on this DVD video camera/recorder.

• When recording data fl'om PC on DVD RAM

disc using this DVD video camera/recordei, al

ways use a brand new DVD RAM disc or a

DVD RAM disc formatted on this DVD video

Call-lera/recordei_

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Capturing Data for PC

You cEm cE_ptur÷ the d_tE_ recorded on this DVD video cE_mer_/recorder E_ndtr_msfer it to PC

Using DZ-WINPC3(W) 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 types of PC, including those personally assembled. Hitachi will occasionally

update compatibility information on Internet for PCs with which the PC kit can be operated: See

"Conditions fur using DZ WINPC3(W) PC kit" shown below and information on Internet, for whether

or not the PC kit can be used with your PC.

• Conditions for using DZ-WINPC3(W)

PC kit

To connect 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)

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• Connecting DVD video camera/recorder to PC via PC connection cable

Use the PC connection cable supplied with tile DZ WINPC3(W) optional PC kit to connect the DVD

video camera/recorder to a PC that has been turned off, as shown in tile following illustration:

To PC connection terminal

Note: When connecting this DVD video camera/

recorder to PC, you can also use a minbUSB B con-

nector 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/e-

corder

Note: The PC connection ca ble supplied with the

DZ-WINPC3(W) optional PC kit isto be exclusively

used with tile DVD video carnera/_oolder: A gen-

erally available USB cable canner be used

Note: Before connecting DVD video carnera/ie-

corder 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/Ie-

corder to PC, nothing will appear in tile viewfinder

or oil tile LCD sci÷en Tile CHARGE/ACCESS indi-

cator will blink only while tile disc is being

accessed

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

Note: When capturing for PC tire video data in-

put 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 con-

nected to PC should be used at nomal room tern-

perature

Note: Note that Hitachi does not guarantee op-

eration 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

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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 use of recorded still

images (with DVD-RAM disc 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).

• Making 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 on

PC to a brand-new DVD-R disc, do not format the

new disc on this DVD video camera/recordei

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/re-

corder (see page 89)

Note: Writing of the images edited on PC ca n be

written to DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc However, writ-

ing may not be possible, dependinc t on the com-

bination of PC and DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc

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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.

• Do not use benzene or thinner to

clean DVD video camera/re-

corder 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.

If dust adheres to viewfinder lens

Use a cotton swah to wipe it off. Do not use %rce when rubbing the lens: Doing so could damage it.

I Push up the tab on the back of viewfinder to

remove the lens block of viewfindel:

_Use a soft object, such as a cotton swab, to clean

the lens in viewfinder.

Reattach the lens hlock.

Check the orientation of lens block and slowly

fit it in tmtil a click is heard.

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Trouble Messages

A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder: If amessage ap-

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 Information Er-

ror.

Disc error.

Error has occurred. Try to restart the DVD video cam-

era/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 the recorded image

and scene information.

Update the control information.

Disc may be dirty,

Remove the disc and wipe off fir/gerprints, dust, etc.

before reusing it, or use another disc,

Disc may be dirty,

Remove the disc and wipe off fir/gerprints, dust, etc.

before reusing it, or use another disc,

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,

30, 34,

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88

23

23

87

78

No more scenes. Play All scenes are deleted from the play list.

List was deleted,

Write protected, Release write-protect of the cartridge, If the message

Check disc cartridge, still appears, the disc may be software protected from

a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder. 25

To release this case, use a device that has executed

software-protect.

Battery is almost Replace witha charged battery, or useAC adapter 31, 34

empty, Replace it. to power the DVD video camera/recorder.

Cannot combine, Se- Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined, 83

lect multiple scenes, and then combine them.

Cannot combine, Select only movies and combine them,

Deselect PHOTO 83

scenes.

Scenes over limit. Can- The number of entered scenes has reached the limit

not divide scenes, that car/be entered. 77, 78

Delete several scenes.

Scenes over limit. Ca n- The number of scenes entered in play list has reached

not add scenes, the limit that can be entered. 77, 78

Delete several scenes.

99

Cannot delete scenes. 83

Scene without control

info. Update control

information.

Disc isfull. Cannot add

control info. 77, 78

Disc is not formatted.

Format the disc now? 87

Disc error has oc-

curred. Format the

disc now? 87

23

Disc error has oc-

curred. Formatting is

not complete.

Disc error has oc-

curred. Keep disc in-

side & restart.

Disc full. Cannot ex-

ecute.

Drive overheat. Please

retry later.

40, 42

This may occur when scene that was edited for divi-

sion, 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 ed-

iting, such as combining, isperformed on this DVD video

camera/recorder. Choose "YES" on screen for verifi-

cation.

If thumbnail information is insufficient, Disc Navigation

will automatically create thumbnails aRer it starts.

The number of entered scenes has reached the limit

that car/be entered, so the control information for gen-

erating thumbnails cannot be added.

Combine several scenes or delete them.

Has the disc been initialized on a PC?

Choose "YES" and initialize the disc when using it on

this DVD video camera/recorder.

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.

The disc may be dirty.

Remove the disc and wipe off fir/gerprints, dust, etc.

before reusing it, or use another disc.

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 in-

serted when the AC adapter islater used to power the

DVD vide() camera/recorder: the data may be re-

paired.

Delete unnecessary scenes before using this disc, or

use another disc.

The temperature inside the DVD video camera/re-

corder istoo 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 well-

ventilated spot.

The [] button was pressed to stop processing of multi-

ple scenes.

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Stop processing 74

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(1) Data error in a part

of image file. Repair

disc now?

(2) Found error in im-

age file. Repair disc

FLOW?

(3) Data error in all im-

age files. Repair all

data now?

Use AC adapter.

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It is possible that the system cannot normally complete

writing of file when power isturned off for some reason

during recording or editing (deleting, dividing or com-

bining 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 isturned on next time. (Do not

remove the disc while the DVD video camera/recorder

is recognizing it: Ignoring this will deactivate the file re-

pair function.)

Follow the instructions on screen, ta king note of the fol-

lowing 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 de-

Fective 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() cam-

era/recorder is powered by a battery.

If the AC adapter is unavailable in handy place, re-

move 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.

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.

Abnormality has occurred with the DVD-R disc to be

repaired. Use the other side of the same disc or an-

other disc.

The MENU button was pressed with no scene recorded.

SwitcMng of play list was selected with no play list stored.

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.

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.

Division or change in thumbnail was executed when

multiple scenes were selected.

Error occurred. Please

replace disc or format 87

disc.

Error occurred. Please

replace disc.

Disc has no data.

Disc has no Play List. 75

Disc includes pro-

tected scenes. Delete

scenes.

Play Lists over limit. 74

Car/riot execute.

Unselect multiple 70

scenes.

101

Cannot move scene in

program mode.

(1) Disc is not format-

ted. If it formats, it be-

comes possible to use

for camera.

(2) However, when you

record from PC con-

nection terminal,

please do not format.

(3) Format the disc

now'?

In DVD-R Disc, Video

mode of the disc re-

corcted once cannot

be changed.

Finalize may not be

complete. Finalize

again now?

Disc error has oc-

curred. Finalizing isnot

complete.

Scenes over limit. Ca n-

not move scenes.

Top scene cannot be

divided.

End scene cannot be

divided.

Photo cannot be di-

vided.

Cannot combine

scene.

Same scenes on Play

List will be deleted.

Delete scenes?

This disc isrecorded by

the PAL system. Please

replace disc.

Move was executed when a program was selected.

DVD-R disc that was not initialized for camera use was

inserted.

72

38

With DVD-R disc, the movie quality mode once used

for recording cannot be changed. 58

Ir/star/taneous shutoff occurred during Finalizing, after

which power was supplied and disc was inserted. 89

Disc error occurred during finalizing, and finalizing failed.

Replace the disc. 89

An attempt was made to move a scene, even though 68, 84

number of storable scenes was exceeded.

Division is not possible at the start of scene. 83

Division is not possible at the end of scene. 83

Still image cannot be divided. 84

Unless consecutive scenes are selected, they cannot 83

be combined.

This will appear when scenes are to be deleted. 80

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 cam-

era/recorder.

This disc cannot be Adiscthat cannot be used ontMs DVDvideo cam-

used. Please replace era/recorder has been loaded. Checkthetype of disc. 23

disc.

102

COPY PROTECTED

93

CHECK DISC

23

UNFORMAT DISC

87

END OF DISC

37, 80

DISC ALMOST FULL 37

DISC ACCESS

42, 43

The video signal input to this DVD video camera/re-

corder 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.

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 cam-

era/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 ap-

pears, 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.

The disc will soon be full, and recording will be impossi-

ble.

Replace the disc.

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 whether

the correct disc has been inserted.

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.

The disc has not been inserted.

Insert it.

NO DISC

This message may appear when the DVD video cam-

era/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 im-

age on DVD-R disc (recordable of still images from PC).

Use DVD-RAM disc to record still images.

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CANNOT RECORD

PHOTOS 26

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 after be-

ing turned on.

When power is

turned on, the LCD

screen will turn on

and off.

Power goes off

unexpectedly.

Is battery charged?

Charge it.

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Is Power Save set to "On'?

If the powered DVD video camera/recorder is left for as long

as 5 minutes without recording or playback with "Power Save:

On" specified, it will automatically turn off to save battery

power. To restart recording in this case, set the power switch

to "POWER OFF" and then set it to "i VIDEO". You ca n also

specify "Power Save: Off" to stop automatic power off.

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 connected to PC using PC

connection cable?

Unplug the PC connection cable.

Does DVD video camera/recorder stop at the end of the

scene to which wipe-out was set and played back.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

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.

63

Power cannot be

turned off.

No image appears

on the LCD screen 96

or in the viewfinder.

69, 81

Battery weakens

fast

32

33

104

Battery cannot be

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/re-

corcter: Remove the battery, and then attach it again. If a

correctly attached battery cannot be charged, the bat-

tery 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 is

still not charged, it may be dead: Purchase a new one.

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During recording

Pressing the REC Is input image copy-guarded?

button will not start Copy-guarded image cannot be recorded on this DVD 22, 93

recording, video camera/recorder.

Recording starts Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it?

but stops immedi- Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the 23

ately, disc.

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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 transmit-

ted incorrectly. In such a case, reduce the number of de-

vices through which the video signal is tra nsmitted, or con-

nect AV device directly.

Are you attempting to record image from video game or

PC?

From some video games or PCs, image cannot be re-

corded on this DVD video camera/recorder.

Has brightness of LCD screen been actjusted?

Stop recording and actjust the brightness.

Is the DVD video camera/recorder being used outdoors?

Use the viewfinder. When using LCD monitor, adiust its an-

gle so that LCD screen is not exposed to direct sunlight.

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LCD screen is hard

to see. 41

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105

Focus is not correct. Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subiect? 49

Focus manually.

Does "MF" appear'?

The DVD video camera/recorder is set to manual focus. 49

Focus the subiect manually, or release manual focus.

Is the diopter control correctly adjusted if you are using

the viewfinder as a monitor? 41

Adiust the diopter control.

In cases other than the above, set the power switch to

"POWEROFF',arldthensetitto"IVIDEO'or"_PHOTO" 40

again.

During playback

Pressing the REC Is disc dirty?

button will not start Use soft, dry cloth to clean it. 23

recording.

Pressing the play- Has the image been recorded by devices other than this

back button will not DVD video ca mera/recorder?

start playback. Playback of image recorded on devices other than this 88

DVD video camera/recorder may be impossible on this

DVD video camera/recorder.

Has scene been edited by applications other than Disc

Navigation?

If the scene recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is 88

edited with applications other than Dis(: Navigation, playback

may not be possible on this DVD video camera/recorder.

No playback pic- Is TV input selector set correctly?

ture appears on TV Some TVs have multiple video input jacks. Check whether

screen, the correct input was selected on TV to match the con- 91

nected jacks. If the DVD video camera/recorder is con-

nected to VCR, set its input selector to "external input

(LINE)".

Is the DVD video camera/recorder connected to TV cor-

rectly? 90

Check the cor/r/ections.

Is input selector of this DVD video camera/recorder set to

"LINE"? 59

Change it to "CAMERA" mode.

Playback picture is Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it?

momentarily inter- Clean the disc. 23

rupted.

Poor playback pic- Was the image input from analog VCR (VHS, 8 mm) and

ture recorded?

The problem may be improved if a VCR equipped with 92

TBC circuit is used for playback.

106

Playback picture is Was recording of external input made with "Frame" speci-

greatly distorted, fled? 60

Specify "Field" for "PHOTO Input" in record mode settings.

No sound Is the TV volume control set correctly?

Adjust TV volume control, and be sure to actjust the vol- 91

ume on TV.

Disc Navigation Was the image recorded fromAVinput/outputjackwith

thumbnails do not interference?

appear. Record image with no noise or disturbance.

Miscellaneous

Power does not

come on, or no op-

eration occurs by

pressing button. 109

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 been subjected to

impact?

The DVD video camera/recorder could be damaged.

Consult your dealer.

Has the DVD video camera/recorder been left unused for

a long period of time?

The internal backup memory may be discharged:

Charge it.

Has dis(: rotation stopped?

Disc cannot be removed unless rotation has stopped. Wait

before trying to remove it again.

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 sound is heard.

The date and time

are incorrect. 35

Disc cannot be re-

moved. 39

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DVD vide() cam-

era/recorder carl-

not be operated

from remote corr-

trol.

Disc cover car/r/ot

be closed.

Is the remote control pointed at the irffrared receiver on

DVD video ca mera/recorder?

Point it at the infrared receiver to operate the DVD video

camera/recorder.

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 cam-

era/recorder when strong light strikes the infrared receiver.

Adjust the place or arrgle of the DVD video camera/re-

corder.

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Are there batteries in the remote corrtrol?

Also check the polarities of batteries. The batteries could

be dead: Try replacing them.

Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered?

Turn it on.

Is disc correctly irrserted?

Was disc inserted until it locked?

Was disc inserted from wrong direction?

Remove the disc and then reinsert it.

Thissound is heard because the disc is cyclically operated

and does not indicate a fault.

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.

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37

Operating sound is

heard cyclically.

Scene cannot be

deleted.

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System Reset

If the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform "System Reset": The DVD

video camera/recorder may recover to normal "System Reset" will reset all settings to fuctory de-

fuulb 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 camera/recorder off.

2Use a fine tipped pen to hold down tile reset

button fbr several seconds.

All settings will be reset.

Note: Do not press tile reset button with undue

force

• List of setting items

RESET button

DVD-RAM Program AE [_ISporlslPorlraitlSpotlight/Sand&Snow/tow Light 54

_DVD-R White Bal. [_/Hold 55

._ EIS [_/Off 56

_ Dig.Zoom 240xl_/Off 57

_. DVD-RAM DZ-MV230A: XTRAI_/STD

VIDEO Mode DZ-MV200A:_/STD 58

DVD-R VIDEO Mode _/STD/LPCM 58

,- DVD-RAM Input Source _/LINE 59

DVD-R

"= DVD-RAM PHOTO Input Frame_ 60

"_ Self Timer On/_ 61

DVD-RAM OSD Output [_/Off 62

DVD-R

¢ _ DVD-RAM DateMode [_]IDIMIYIYIMID 36

mDVD-R Date Set 1/1/2002 12:00AM 35

DVD-RAM Beep [_/Off 63

DVD-R Power Save On/_ 63

Record LED [_/Off 64

:_ Language _lFranq, aislEspanollDeutsch/Italiano 64

_= Demo Mode [_/Off/Start 16

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Major Specifications

CCD (number of effective pixels) 1/4-inch interlaced

DZ-MV230A total number of pixels: approx. 1,100,000

movie: approx. 720,000

still: approx. 1,000,000

DZ-MV200A total number of pixels: approx. 680,000

movie: approx. 340,000

still: approx. 630,000

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 (converted to 35 mm Movie: approx. 1-3/4"-20-13/16" (44-528 mm)

camera) Still: approx. 1-1/2"-17-15/16" (38-456 mm)

Focus Auto/Manual

Zoom Optical 12x, 48x-240x with digital zoom added

Required DZ-MV230A 0.5 Ix (When Low Light mode is selected)

minimum

illumination DZ-MV200A 0.3 Ix (When Low Light mode is selected)

Viewfinder Black & WMte

LCD monitor 2.5-inc1"/color TFT (approx. 60,000 pixels)

Electronic image stabilizer Electronic type

Shutter speed 1/60 - 1/4000 second (movie)

Flash lusing Video Flash (optional) l (Auto/On/Off) Still recording only

Self-timer recording Still recording only

External microphone jack External microphone jack /_3.5 mm stereo mini-jack:

Recommended microphone impedance 600 f_- 1 k_

Recording mode Movie (with sound)

Still (only with DVD-RAM disc)

Maximum DVD-RAM disc ' approx. 36--120 minutes (XTRA) (only with DZ-MV230A)

recordable (on both sides of disc) approx. 60 minutes (FINE)

time approx. 120 minutes (8TD)

DVD-R disc approx. 30 minutes (FINE)

(on one side of disc) approx. 60 minutes (STD)

approx. 30 minutes (LPCM)

Maximum number of recordable stills* 1998

(on both sides of DVD-RAM disc)

Recording DVD-RAM disc Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording stand-

format ard (MPEG Audio layer 2)

Still: 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)

DVD-R disc Movie: Conformir/g to DVD video recordir/g standard

(when MPEG Audio layer 2 or LPCM is selected)

Audio playback format MPEG Audio layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby AC3

Recording medium 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 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

The total recordable tilrle o1"recordable numher of stills is half on each side of disc.

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Battery system Lithium-ion

Power consumption approx. 5.8 W when recording with LCD monitor off

Dimensions approx. 3-1/4" x 4" x 5-5/8" (82 x 101 x 143 mm)

(W x H x D) (excluding hood and projections)

Operating temperature (humidity) 32-104 °F (0-40 °C) (less than 80%). 32-86 °F (0-30 °C)

when connected to PC

Storage temperature 16.8-140 °F (-20-60 °C)

Weight approx. 670 g (without battery or disc)

Total weight when recording approx. 830 g (when using DZ-BP14(R)/DZ-BP16 (sold

separately) battery)

Provided accessories AC adapter, battery, AV input/output cable, infra-

red remote control, 2 "AA" batteries for remote con-

trol, lens cap, lens cap string, shoulder strap, power

cable, 2 ferrite cores, DVD-R disc

Introduction to Optional Accessories

Camera Accessories

Wide conversion lens (DZ WL1) Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1)

VMeo flash (DZ FLH3) Video light (DZ-LDg) •If you use the video light, you will need

__/ a batte]y pack (DZ BP16_DZ BP28 (sold

separately)), in addition to the batte]y

used in the DVD video cameia/lecordei.

• _[hen using optionalaccessoiies, be suie

to lead the instiuction manuals for each

accessory'.

Power Supplies

Battery pack (DZ-BP16) Battery pack (DZ BP28)

Miscellaneous _

PC kit [DZ-WINPC3(W)]

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To Order in the United States

By Phone

1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)

FOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE FACILITYIN

CANADA

Please consult the following telephone

number:

1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)

TO ORDER ACCESSORIES

(Canada only)

BY PHONE

HITACHI CANADA LTD.

DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION

6740 Campobello Road

Mississauga, Ontario

L5N 2L8

Phone: 1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244

during business hours

Monday-Friday EST 9:00am-7:00pm

Saturday EST 9:00am-5:00pm

Choisissez les articles qui vous convier/r/ent et

passez commande.

Appelez le numero gratuit "1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)".

POUR COMMANDER DES

ACCESSOIRES

(Canada seulement)

PAR TELEPHONE

HITACHI CANADA LTD.

DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION

6740 Campobello Road

Mississauga, Ontario

LSN 2L8

Phone: 1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244

Durant les heures de bureau:

Lundi au vendredi 9:00am-7:00pm (h.n.e)

8amedi 9:00am-5:00pm (h. n. e)

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility

Products : DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

Models : DZ-MV230A/DZ-MV200A

Trade Name : HITACHI

TMs device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1)this device may not ca use harmful inter-

ference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

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

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Index

Number

2.5" type liquid crystal display ...................... 40

240x (Dig.zoom) ............................................. 57

48x (Dig.zoom) ............................................... 57

8 cm DVD-R disc ............................................ 23

8 cm DVD-RAM disc ...................................... 23

AC adapter .................................................... 34

Accessory shoe ............................................ 111

Add (edit) ....................................................... 77

All programs ................................................... 72

Auto (program AE) ........................................ 54

Auto (white bal.) ............................................ 55

Auto-focus ...................................................... 49

A/V input/output jack ................................... 90

B/W .................................................................. 81

Battery attachment platform ....................... 30

Battery eject button ...................................... 30

Battery pack ................................................... 30

Attaching to DVD video/recorder ....... 30

Charging ................................................. 31

Recordable time on DVD video/

recorder .................................................. 32

Removing from DVD video/

recorder .................................................. 30

Setting up ................................................ 30

Beep ................................................................ 63

Built-in battery ................................................ 30

Caddy ............................................................. 24

Camera functions setup ......................... 17, 54

Capacity ......................................................... 87

Cartridge ........................................................ 24

Charge/access indicator ............................. 31

Cleaning ......................................................... 98

Combine ......................................................... 83

Cor/r/ecting .................................................... 90

To other AV device ................................ 92

To PC ........................................................ 94

To TV ......................................................... 90

Copyright ........................................................ 22

Create ............................................................. 74

Date and time ............................................... 35

Date setup ...................................................... 35

DC cord connection terminal ...................... 31

Defaults ........................................................... 65

Delete (edit) ................................................... 78

Delete (play list) ............................................. 79

Delete (scene) ............................................... 80

Demo mode ................................................... 16

Detail (scene) ................................................. 86

Dig. zoom ........................................................ 57

Diopter control ............................................... 41

Disc .................................................................. 23

Disc eject button ........................................... 39

Disc guide ....................................................... 37

Disc Navigation button ................................. 69

Disc Navigation Functions ............................ 17

Display ............................................................. 51

Information LCD ..................................... 51

Liquid crystal display .............................. 40

Scenes information ................................ 86

Thumbnail ............................................... 69

Viewfinder ............................................... 41

Display button ................................................ 52

Divide .............................................................. 83

DVD - R ........................................................... 23

DVD - RAM ..................................................... 23

Edit (play list) .................................................. 77

Edit (scene) .................................................... 81

Edit menu ........................................................ 78

EIS .................................................................... 56

Exit (edit) ......................................................... 78

Exposure button ............................................. 50

Exposure control ............................................ 50

External microphone jack ............................ 42

Eyecup ............................................................ 41

Fade ................................................................ 81

Ferrite core ..................................................... 28

Field (photo input) ......................................... 60

Finalize disc ..................................................... 89

FINE (video mode) ......................................... 58

Focus button .................................................. 49

Format disc ..................................................... 87

Frame (photo input) ...................................... 60

Frame advance /flame back ..................... 45

Hand strap ...................................................... 27

Hold (white bal.) ............................................ 55

Image quality ................................................. 59

Information display mode ............................ 51

Information LCD ............................................. 51

Infrared receiver ............................................ 29

Initial setup ...................................................... 63

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Input source ................................................... 59

.Joystick ............................................................ 10

Language ....................................................... 64

LCD bright button .......................................... 41

Lens cap ......................................................... 28

Lens hood ....................................................... 48

Lock switch ..................................................... 42

Low light (program AE) ................................. 54

LPCM (video mode) ...................................... 58

Menu button ............................................ 54, 71

MF .................................................................... 49

Move ............................................................... 84

Open button .................................................. 40

Optical 12x zoom lens ................................... 12

OSD output ..................................................... 62

PC connection terminal ............................... 96

Photo input ..................................................... 60

Play (play list) ................................................. 75

Play (program) ............................................... 72

Play list ............................................................. 74

Portrait (program AE) .................................... 54

Power save ..................................................... 63

Power switch ............................................ 35, 40

Program .......................................................... 72

Play .......................................................... 72

Switch ...................................................... 72

Title ........................................................... 73

Program AE .................................................... 54

Record button ................................................ 42

Record functions setup ................................. 17

Recording indicator ...................................... 64

Remote control .............................................. 29

Repeat play ................................................... 89

Reset ................................................................ 65

Settings .................................................... 65

System ................................................... 109

Reset button ................................................. 109

Sand & Snow (program AE) ......................... 54

Scene .............................................................. 17

Combine ................................................. 83

Delete ...................................................... 80

Detail ....................................................... 86

Divide ...................................................... 83

Edit ........................................................... 81

Fade ........................................................ 81

Move ....................................................... 84

Select ....................................................... 85

Skip ........................................................... 85

Searching for image ...................................... 45

Select (scene) ................................................ 70

Select button .................................................. 70

Self timer ......................................................... 61

Shoulder strap ................................................ 27

Skip (scene) .................................................... 85

Speaker ........................................................... 44

Sports (program AE) ...................................... 54

Spotlight (program AE) ................................. 54

STD (video mode) .......................................... 58

Stereo microphone ....................................... 42

Stop/cancel ................................................... 10

S-video output jack ....................................... 90

Switch (play list) ............................................. 75

Switch (program) ........................................... 72

Title (play list) .................................................. 79

Title (program) ............................................... 73

Update control info ....................................... 88

Video flash ...................................................... 43

Video light ...................................................... 42

Video mode ................................................... 58

FINE .......................................................... 58

LPCM ....................................................... 58

STD ........................................................... 58

XTRA ......................................................... 58

Viewfinder ...................................................... 41

Vol. button ...................................................... 44

WB .................................................................... 55

White ............................................................... 81

White Bal......................................................... 55

Wipe ................................................................ 81

XTRA (video mode) ....................................... 58

Zoom lever ...................................................... 47

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