Hitachi Dz Mv580A Users Manual
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HITACHI
Inspire the Next
Instruction Manual
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DZ-MV550A
DZ-MV580A
MultiMediaCard TM
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DZ-MV550A
HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION
900 Hitachi Way
Chula Vista, CA 91914_3556
Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
DVDCAM PC Software Support Center
URL http://dvdcam pc support hitachi ca/
HITACHI CANADA LTD.
DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION
2495 Meadowpine Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario LSN 6C3
CANADA
Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. Please take time to become familiar with the manual and how it
is set up. Keep it handy for future reference.
Be sure to read page 187 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM.
The illustration of DZ-MV550A is shown on the front cover of this instruction
manual The method for operating the DZ-MV550A is the same as that for
DZ-MV580A,
QR35303 GHitachi, Ltd. 2004
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This manual was printed
with SOybased ink
Printed on recycled paper
10'inied in Japan OS-Hd)

Important Information
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For Your Safety
Thepower switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leavingthe dateltime feature unaffected. If the
cameralrecorder is to be left unattendedfor a long pedod of time,turn it off
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE TH S UN T TO RA N OR Me STURE.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSER ES ONLY.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE
SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
(DZ-ACSI).
The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/
charger have the following caution marks.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK i1_
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RiSK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Precautions
WARNING: Marly television programs and fihns
are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copy-
right law may apply to private in-home
videotaping of copyrighted materials.
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is made
by highly precise technology. More than 9g.gg%
of its picture elements (pixels) are effective, but
some (less than 0.01%) may appear as colored
bright dots. This does not indicate a fault as tile
LCD panel stretches tile limits of current
technology.
Identifications of caution marks
This symbol warns tile user thai
uninsulated voltage within the unit
may have sufficient magnitude to
cause electric shock. Therefore, it is
dangerous to make any kind of contact
with any inside part of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that
important literature concerning tile
operation and maintenance of this unit
has been included. Therefore, it should
be read carefully m avoid any
problems.
I CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT I
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher
class than 1. To ensu recontinued safety, do not
remove any covers or attempt to gain access to
the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
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_arn ing: This device complies with Part 15of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the follow ing two
:onditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
L_armfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipmem generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can he determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
;aution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Microsoft ®,Windows ®, Windows ®98, Windows ®98 Second Edition, Windows ®Me, Windows ® 2000
Professional, and Windows ® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel ®, Pentium ® Processor, and Celeron ® Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
IBM ® and PC/AT ®are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each
individual company.
SD logo is a trademark.
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IMPORTANT SAFEG UARDS
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quafity standards in the manufacture of your video product, safaty is a major
factor in the design of eve/y instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too.
This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/
recorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully befare operating yourvideo product and keep it in a handy
place for future reference.
INSTALLATION
Read and Follow Instructions -- All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
video product is operated. Follow all operating and
use instructions.
Ventilation =S!ots and openings in the cabinet are
provided far 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 aradiator or heat register. This video
product should not be placed in a buiIt-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided or the video product manutactorer's
instructions have been followed.
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Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings -- Comply with aUwarnings on the
video product and in the operating instructions.
Power Sources -- This video product should be
operated osty from the type of power source indictaed
on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of
power suppiy to your home, consult your video den for
or feca_ power company. For video products intended
to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
Overloading -- Do not
overIoad walt outlets and
extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric
shock. Overloaded AC outtats
and extension cords are
dangerous, and so are frayed
power cables, damaged or
cracked wire insulation and
broken plugs. They may result in ashock or fire
hazard. Periodically examine the cord and have it
replaced by your service technician if appearance
indicates damage or deteriorated insulation.
Power-Cord Protection -- Power-suppiy cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items ptaced upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliance.
8 Attachments -- Do not use attachments unless
recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit shoutd
bear the UL _isting mark or CSA certification mark on the
accessory 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 service personnel.
9 WaterandMoisture-- Donotusethisvideoproduct
near water -- far example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or taundry tub, in awet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.
10 Accessories -- Do not place this video product on an
unstable cart, stand_ tripod, bracket, or table. The
video product may fall, causing serious i_ury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold w_th the
video product. Any mounting of the product should
fellow the manufacturer's instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manutacturel_
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11 Anapplianceandcartcombination ,_
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
12 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
fell into such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching or approaching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fetal, festalling an outdoor antenna can be hazardous
and should be left to a professfenat antenna festaller.
USE
13 Cleaning -- Unpfegthisvideoproductfromthe walt
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquidcleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
14 Object and Liquid Entry -- Never push objects of
any kind into this video product through openings as
they may fouch dangerous volfege poinfe or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the video product.
15 Lightning -- For added protection for this video
product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cabfe-sysfem. This wilt preveof damage to
the video product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
Disposal of these materials be regulated due to
environmental considerations. For the disposal
Ior recycling information, please contact your
Ilocal authorities or the Electronics IndustriesAlliance : "_."
SERVICE
16 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 quatified service personnel.
17 Conditions Requiring Service -- Unplug this video
product from the walt outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions.
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. Ifliquid has been spilled, or objects have felfen icto
the video product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by
following the operaling instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are 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
restore the video product to its normal operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
fi When the video product exhibits a distinct change
fe perfermance -- this indicafes a need for service.
18 Repfecement Parts -- When replacement par ts are
required, have the service technician verify that the
replacements he uses have the same safety
characteristics as the odgina_ parts. Use of
replacements specified by the video product
manufacturer can prevect fire, efectric shock or other
hazards.
19 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 determine that the video
product is in safe operating condition.
20 Heat -- The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
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Cautions When Using
Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:
•The ] ,CD is avery delicate display (lev'Lce: I)o riot press its su _ace with force, ldt it or _rick it with a
s_l_ri3 Object,
• _fyou pus] I the LCD su _:ace, u_leve_l_iess _n displ_; t_i_; occur. If uxleveIlrl_ss does _lot disappear soon,
tux'_] tlle I)VI) xddeo cameralrecor(ler off, wait ff._r a few mo_n_rtt_> _ld tlle_l tus_l it o_] again.
• Do riot place the DVI) video carnerai_co_Jer wit]i t71# opt_Ii LCI) sceeeri dowrL
•Close tlle LCI) morlitor wheri Iiot using the DVD video camera/recorder,
Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder:
•The I,L'.Dscreen and viswfinder are the prod ucts oflfighJyprecise technolo__O_,At_iong tlle totat _umber
of pixe/s (a_pri.lx, 120,000 pixe/s for I:C.I) rnmlitor arid approx. ] {0,000 pLxels if.it view_i_lder), 0,01% or
less pixels may lie missing _lack clots) or may rem_m ]it as col ored d ors (red, blu e, green), _[his shows
tlle ]iJnitations of the cu_rerlt techrlolo_¢, _ld does Iiot tr_dicate a £huJI that will ]nte_ere with recording,
• _le I:CD scree_l _tld vie_,_i_lder will be slightly dirrener thae_ usuat wheri the DVI) video camera/
recorder is at low terrl_oerature, as _rl cold areas, or irnrrlediately after i3ower is turned o_l. Normal
brightrless will be restored w_len tile te]nperatu_ ixlside tile I)V] )video camera/recorder rises.
Hold the DVD video camera!recorder correctly:
•Do riot hold the viewfinder or LC.D rrlozlitor whezl LifLirlgthe I)VI] video cameralreci.l_er: _[lle
viewfirlder or LCI) morfitor ci.lLIMdetach arid the DVI) video camera/recorder may fML
Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact:
•7_lis I)VD video ca_rlerairecorder is a precision rnachirle. T_e gre_t care that you do riot str Lke it
agairlst a h_ object or let it f_l,
•Do riot use the DVD video c_nera/reco_ er on a t_ipod iri a _lace whereit is subject to severe vibratim_s
or ]rnf_aL_,
No sand or dustI
• Mrle s_l(l or dust entering tile DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause
rll_llfLIrl_iorls or de_%cts.
No water or oilt
• Water or o_ erlterirlg tile DVI] video cartlerairecorder or AC adapter/charger could ca_lse electric
sflock, _rl_ fu21ctiOrlS or defeL_s,
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Heat on surface of product:
•The su _ace of the I_VI) video cap,era/recorder will be sligh_]ywarJ n, but _hi_does rlo__ldicate a fau It.
Screen on connected TV:
•Never leave the disc _aviga_ton screeri, still iJr_age or camera JJr_ge displayed o_ your TV to which the
I)_I) video c._nerairecorder is co_ected: I_oirlg so cotdd result in displayed it_age rete_tiori or
phosphor de_adatiorI of TV screen.
Be careful of ambient temperature:
• Using the DV Drid ei.lc_neraireci.lcd er iri a _lace where the tet_iperattwe Lsover 104*_ {40° C) or u rider
32_V i0'_C_lw_l ceztdt iri abrlormal recordirlg/playback.
•Take care that tile tet_ilJeratuxe i.lft]tis I)_¢]) video ca3rJerairecorder, w_Jen corlrlected to PC does riot
r_se excessively (re_ere_x_e tbr usage: _prox, 30 rrti_utes _t _bout 86_F (30_C.)_1.
•1)o zlI.ltleave the I)VI) video ca_nerairecorder or_ beach saxld or kl a closed ve]_cle where the
tem_erature is very ]tig?_ for a long tit_ie: This could c_ase Jrl',_fuxlctiorls.
Do not point directly at the sun:
• _'direct sLlrdight MEke_5the lerls or vie_der, t_leDV] ) video _rt ierairecorder cot_ d malfu n_'l:io_lor
atire could occLIr,
• ])o _J_t leave tile ])VII video cmrJerairecorder with tile I,C] ) screerl exposed to dire_t su_J]ight: This
could cause JrJ_ fu_lctio_is.
Do not usa the OVD video camera/recoVer near TV or radio:
• This could cause _loise to ap[Jear on t_]_ TV scre(_l or i_i radio broadcasts.
Do not use the DVD video cameratrecorder near stron_.l radio waves or magnetism:
• _'t_e D_ I ) video cartiera/recorder is tzsed _le_ _t_o_g radio waves or ff_gnetJst_L s_ch _ r_eara radio
wave tower or electric appliances, _se cotdd e_ter video arid au did that are be_x_grecorded, ])u rirlg
playback of r_ormal]y recorded video _r_d _adio, r_oise t_; also be present in pictt_e arid somld,
At worst tile I)V]) video ca_nerairecorder could malfmlctton.
Do not expose the DVD video camera!recorder to soot or steam:
• _hic]( _oot or st(_arrl could d_Ltnage the ])V]) video camera/_corder ca_(_or c_Llse Jn_ fu_lctiorJ_.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near corrosive _.las:
• _fthe I)VD video c_neraiceci.lcder i_ u_ed in a _lace where there i_ de_e exhaust ga_ ge_lerated by
gasi.ll_xle I.lrdiesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen s _llfide, tile e_errl_3 or interrlal terrrdrlals
co uld corrode, disablirlg rJormal o_eratiorI, or the ba_ter}" connecting terrrfinals co uld corrode, so that
power w_ll riot tutti on.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recoVer near ultrasonic humidifier:
• Wit]is_me_ater[rH_rr_di_e_cMciurna_id_thercherr_calsdiss_vedir_waterc_u]dscatterinthe_w_
and white _Jarticles co akl ad here to the optical head of tile I_VI) x,-_dad camera/record er, whAch co u]d
cause it to operate _bnor_rJ'_ly,
Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to insecticide:
• _lsect_cide e_lter[_lg the 1)VD video camera/recorder ci.luld d[d_j" the le_ls hi laser pickup l)li.lck, and
irJsttcfJ a case the ])VI] video car_iera/recorder rr_g?Jt not operate rJorrnMl}_TurrJ tile I_VI) video
camera/recorder off _rJd cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before ttsirJg ix_secticide.
Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner:
• Cleardrlg the ]e_s is not necessary whe_l usi_lg th_s I)V]) video cart ierairecorder i_ltile ttsu_3 way.
•Using 8 ctxI CO lerls clea_ier cotdd cause this I)VI) v_deo camera/recorder to be fatOE;.
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Be careful of moisture condensation:
•When you move the I}VD video c_nerairecorder betvceeIi places where the dL_ereIme i[_
temperatures is great - such as erlterirlg a]odge from a sEt slope or go_lg out of acooled room or vehicle
cor_deItsat [cm (vapor ir_mr warrrled or cooled to water droplets) could occur ori thelens arid/or _tside
the I)V] ) video C_rlerairecord er, [fco_de_)satJor_ occurs, do riot oper_ t_e cover of disc or card ir_sertJor_
l)]ock [f'po_[ble. If corid erisatiorl occtLr's oIithe leris, wt pelt off'with a soft, dry cloth, Everl if the exterriat
surface of I}VI) video C_rlerairecorder ])as dried, coIide.satiori may rema_l irlsid e: _[ttrri tile DVI}
video camera/recorder off"and leave it iIi a dry place for at least 1-2 ?_ours befbre using it agmrl.
Do not use the DVD video camera!recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time:
• 7_tis I)VD video c_rlerairecorder c_m[_ot be used for a lorlg t_me coIiti[_uously as a survei/la[me
cameraimot_ttor. If'you use the I)VI ) video c_nerairecorder for a lot_g cot_tkm ous period of time, the
temperature of I)VI) video c_nerairecorder could exceed a/itrfit arid the recordtIigiplayback
operaUon could be slowed dowrl: hi t]tis case, tt_rl it off'arid watt fbr a wh_le befbre us_lg it agmrl.
Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESStPC indicator or
CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking:
• 711eACCESS/PC or CAIU) ACCESS ir]dicator _s lit or
b]irddrlg to sllow that data is being wiLtten to disc or card, or
beirlg read from Jr, At t]tis Ume, do _*ot do arly of'the
following, so as rJot to damage the data:
-Remove batter),
-I)iscozmect AC adapterich_'ger
- PMg or t_plug PC cormeccior_ cable
-I{errlOVedisc or card
- Subject DVI) video camera/recorder to severe vihratior_s
or bnpact.
- Vtole[*fly open or dose the _,CI} monitor
CARD
Ifyou turn the I)VI) video camera/recorder ott"wh_le the ACCESS/PC or CAI_d ) ACCESS i[*dicator is
lit or blinkJ_g, furl* tt o[*agai[* with the disc or card load ed ir_it: Repair of'the disc or card will be executed
automatically (see page 165).
Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner:
• 711e coat _lg of"case could peel o_" or the case stLfface could deteriorate,
• _Vherl tts_lg a chemica_ dearlk_g cloth, fbllow the tztstruct_o_*s,
Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:
• _or optiolla._ accessories, o}_serve t_]e (:autti.l_ksarid fb/low tIistrttctJon t_iallttals attac]led.
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Cautions When Storing
Do not leave the DVD video camera!recorder in a place where the tam perature is very
high for a long period of time:
•Tl-le tet_iperatuJreinside a closedvehicle or t_uIlk carll_)ecorneve_3_?l_ghin a hot season, I fyou M_:qethe
])V] ) video ca:hera/recorder in such aplace, it could _z]_ ft_lction or the case co uld be d a:naged. AJso,
dO riot expose tile I}Vl] ",'idea carrlerafiyeci.ll_d er to d_ct S LIIILI_]i or place it near a ?]eater.
Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is high or
in a dusty place:
•_)ustente_1ngt_e])V])v_de_ca_nera/rec_rderc_L_ldca_Lse_n_fU:i_ct_orIs.]_t_ehur_I_d_tyTsh_g_t]_e
lens could be t_iold:;, &lid t_]e DV]) video camera/recorder could become irioperable, I_ is
recomt_iended thatt you put tile I}VI} video camera/recorder with desiccator Ln a box when stor Lngit
Jr] a closet, etc.
Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place subject to strong magnetism
or intense vibrations:
• Th_s could caLIse 3naJSu2ictior3s.
Detach the battery from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in acool place:
• I,e_virlg the battery att_clied or storirlg it at ILightet_iperature cotdd s]iorteri its Life,
Suggestions and Restrictions
Make atrial recording:
•AlwaysJrJakeatrTalrecordingbeff.lredo_nga{._ua_ recordirlgtot_iakesuz'ethatrecordirlgTsnonn_.The
data t]mt ?lave riot beeri stored normally because of'a d elect _xithe I)V] ) video camera/recorder cannot
be restored.
It is recorr_rlerided t]mt yott use I)_¢1)-PdkM disc fmtTi w?ltch recorded coriterits carl be deleted if.it trial
recordirig.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications:
• Th_sI]VI] video camera/recorder is desigrled and produced for Ilorrle_Usereco_Jirig and playback,
The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:
_21[t;_.c_(_aF]_]_tC_n_e_sate_)_J_tyda_I_a_cau_edW_e_Fec_d_F]g_nader]_r_n_L_y_recorded
contents canriot be played back because of adefect irI the ])V_) video co, flora/recorder, d*sc or card.
Also, Hitac?_ carmot be responsible for)tour recorded video arid audio.
• [fy_u_rath_z*_pai_Jr_akeaJr_stake_henhand]ir_gthisDVDv_de_amera/re_or_er_disc_car_etc_
tile recorded contents rrmybe lost. We cannot be responsible for cornpeztsatJon for d_rlatge due to loss
of recorded contents.
Copyright:
•Data recorded on the disc or card Jrit]_s ])V]) video carneraireco_Jer usJrig other digJtal/arialog
media i.lrde'€ice.sare protected by t2_ecopyrtght act _ld c_l_li.ltbe use(] w[t]loLIt penrlissJori of the
o',_,_lero5co_yright, except for personal e_ljoyment. Beaware that recordirig is restricted if.itso_rle
demonstratioris, perff._mnantes and exldbJttons, even tbr personal ertjoymerit,
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Read This First
To guido .v_u, wo \,_ il_ciudod f_llowing six cl_uptors.
• _le sectionor_"Setups_ explains_ow tosetap
_he DVI) video canerairecorde_batter_,arid
set_hedateitTme,
•The _ec_[onOrl"¸BasicTechniques"ex_plaTr_9_e
basico per_io_ oft_TsI)VI)videocamera/
recorder- recordi_gofmovie_,_ti]]image_,
externalinp_, aridplaybackofrecorded
inlage_.
•The sectio_mn"Advaxmed Techniques%xpl_rlS
saitTrlg_o_lt?_sI)VI)videocamera/recorder_r
more a(|v_icedUsage,
•The se_io_Jon "DiscNavJg_orl" explains
ed_i_g wit_ Dk_cNavigations:Rear tot_Ts
sectionwhen ih_m]i_rlgI)VI)-I_discarid
i_i_b_ing DVD-RAM dh_c.
•The_ectiono_J"Connecti_JgtoPC"e_lain_the
COrlter_sofprovided CD-I_OM aridhow to
i_ tilesofl-wareincluded,
•"SubsidiaL__Ifforrrmtio_"i_m]_desar_
i_t_d _ctTorlm productssoldseparately,proper
cleani_g,arid_ro_b]eshoothN.
Wo want this manual to bc as hotpfu! as possible,
so it ir_ciud(!s two easy w_+ysto find thc i¢fformatien
•7_,.quick _dex fSr the i_lfi.lrt_iai_on you use most
ofter_ (Ili_s page').
• A det_gded table of contents dir_ctJrlg yott to
specLtlc i_fbr rtiaiiori quickly isee page ]3-15),
Got to kr_ow your DVD video oamcr_dr_t,_rdcr by
usi_g this manual, a_d _ot to knew HitachL We
appreciate your busi_oss.
Quick Index
Avail_bl_ Discs ................................................. 25
R_ootding Movie .............................................. 49
Playirlg Baok .................................................... 58
Connecting to a TV .......................................... 77
Funo.lions Awailabid with Disc Navigation..,.... 109
Conr_ccling to PC ........................................... 140
WKh fcd_ I)VI) vkk_o camerai_._ ord_._ryou c_m,Aew _1_ pit,urn )_ing _¢oz_led or |he pla)back picture
wh_|l_r on |h_ I ,CI) tn_ni|or or in th_ vi_ai_n Op_lg or cl_Lrlg Ih_ 1,CI) in_riitor _itcl_s tl_ pict_l_
to appear on |1_ I,CI ) tno_tor or in |h_ vi_v.41nd_ rl_le ibllov_ir Ig t l'zctdt+z_crtbl'z_|h_ op_r_ati_n assutnirig Iba t
L_l_ vi_wli_d_r L_ tls_d as _ tii_fJor _norli_or d_vi_,
About This Manual
/)Displays in this manual
Onderstarld that the displays are dLfferent fri.lJrlI_loseyou will act_lally see kl the viewfirider or orl tile
l,Cl) screerJ,
/)Notation of cancel button
]_f'e_ I_]estop/_aII_el battorl to stop VOUroperaiioli ]nidway, or return t]l_ m_rla s(:r_rl to t]l_ pr_edLrlg
o_le. l_e expression "pres_ I_le • button" will be used kl this text,
elBB, _and mmm marks beside headings
So_ e f'u_ctior s of'tl _s])VII video cart era] recorder are u r available wit] d_scor card used. Refer to t]e
marks at c_g?_Iabove each furmtior_to ktentif), whether the d_sc or card is corrlpatible with I_e furictkm.
Refer to these marks arid iderit_fy the fuxmtiorisaid operation to rrlatchthe disc or card you use,
/)Illustrations in this manual
AII_Iou gh the external appearatices of I)Z-MV550A _rld I)Z-NDC580A are different, the method of
operating hotel models _sidentTcal,
The _lustratiorJs of DZ-MV580A are _sed for tile explarJation in rids text,
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Introduction
/I)You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (P.49, 58)
U_l]ike tape devices, you do _ot need to search for the recording start pos[tio{_ or locate the beg_nxfi{_g
of b]arlk port_orl.
You car_ stop playback and irr_nediately start recordir_g: New record_rlg w_ll r_ot overwrite ar_y
prev_clusly recorded data,
J_Rec_rde_sce_es -_J
ell
I
Ifyc_ stoppl_y_¢k midv_y _nd _ar_ recoK_i_, ¢t_erwritewill _ot _r.
÷
/)You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (P.107)
YOLIdo _iot _it_d to r_wi_]d, _1_ili1_rt_co_J_rs _l_i{ig ta_,
YOgiCarl st_]t_ct ar_y sce_e you want arl_ immediately p_ay it back (us_r]g I_isc Navigat _i.mf_lrl_o_O.
/)You can easily print without PC (P,120)
Use I)PO_ to set the photos to be printed and the profit_umber amo_g the photos recorded o_ SD
memory c_d I.lrMu_tiMediaCard: Th_s is _lsef_llwhen pr Jx_tirlgphotos or_aprJx_terco_fbrrr_rlg to SI)
{netxiory c*_'d or When askk_g aphoto lab to prirlt them,
/)Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie (P.126)
YOLI_ali d_l_t_ t_rl_l_ct_ssi_j _(_l_S, rrli.lve i_rly _c_iies, _t_,, and create yotlr orJg_lal _rlovie work _£_l_y
BofOro _diting
Aftor cyditing
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• You can easily edit scenes, which is
quite difficult with tape (P,86)
Osirlg th_s DVI) video camera/recorder, you _l
collect scer_es of you_" child, for ext_nple, on play
list of Disc Navigatk_n furlction arid create az_
or_girl_ mov'Le: Then sb rlp]y pl_¢ back the play List
arid dub tt on VCR. It Ts _so easy to make arly
r]tur]ber of ider]Ucal tapes.
Up to now, yoLi had io
repe_edly pn_ss
buttons
With E_,_D,yOL=Ca=_simply
play I_ack ibis _JD video
c_ml_ta,_re_er, @ild
press the m,_rd butter= or=
VCR.
-k
?
eCreate original DVDs on PC (P.152)
Yot_ carl Use a ])VI_ disc to create _rl ot_girlal
D'VD, using the provided software CD_ROM,
The created ])VD disc c_I be pl_;ed back on DVI]
player, ])VI_]_OM dL_LVe,etC.
Original DVDbei=_g Plgybgckof @¢D
crealed
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Table of Contents
Important IrTforrnation........................................ 2
For Your Salary ................................................. 2
Precautions ....................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................... 4
Cautions Whan Using ........................................ O
Cautions Whan Storing ...................................... 8
Sug,_cstions and Rastrictions ............................. 9
Road This First ................................................. 18
About This Manual ........................................... 48
Introducliorl ...................................................... 11
Tablo of Corrtont_ ............................................. 13
Chocking Providod A_essarics ....................... 16
Namcs of Ports ................................................ 17
Try to 14acord arid Play Back using Disc
(Vidao arid Photo) .......................................... 21
Try to 14acord and Play Back using Card
(Photo) ........................................................... 23
Discs and Cords ............................................... 25
AVAILABLE i31SCS.............................................25
INFORMATIONON DVE_RDISC .......................26
EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE
USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO
CAMERA/RECORDER: ....................................26
HANi3LINGDISCS ..............................................27
AVAILABLE GARBS............................................28
8tarago Capacity on Disc or Card .................... 28
REGORDABLETIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) .........29
RECORDABLESTILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC.... 29
RECORDABLESTILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD ...30
SIZE P6NDQUALITY OF PHOTOS......................30
Setups
Sa_irTg Up tho DVD Vidao Camar_
14aoordor ........................................................ 31
HOLDING ]_V]_VIDEO CAMEl#Jr
RECORDER ..................................................... 31
ATTACHING SHOULDER STI4AP ...................... 32
ATTACHING LENS P._°_,P..................................... 32
INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE
CONTROL ........................................................ 33
REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE
CONTROL ........................................................ 33
VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH
VIEWFINDER ................................................... 34
VIEWING iMAGE ON LOB MONITOR
SCREEN ........................................................... 35
CLOSING LOB MONITOR .................................. 36
SETTING DATE P6ND TiME ................................ 37
CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE
AND TIME ......................................................... 38
Setting Up tho Battory ...................................... 38
CHARGING BATTERY ........................................ 39
ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO
CP,I'_ERNRECORDER ..................................... 40
REMOVING BATTERY ........................................ 40
BA Iq'ERY RE_,_INING LEVEL IND[CATOR.. 11_42
EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY .......................... 42
USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
WITH AC ADAPTEI_tCHARGER ...................... 43
Insorting arid Romoving Disc .......................... 44
INSERTING DISC ................................................44
REMOVING i31SC................................................ 46
Insarting and 14amoving Card .......................... 47
Basic Techniques
Basic Handlirlg of DVD Vidao Camar, d
14auardar ....................................................... 48
TURNING OV]] VIDEO CAMEI_,%'
RECORDER ON AND OFF .............................. 48
I_acording Movie ............................................. 49
I_acording Stills ............................................... 58
Campansating for Backlight ............................ 51
Orl-Scraan IrifarTna[iorl .................................... 52
INFORMATION DISPLAY DUR[NG
RECORDING .................................................... 52
Zooming .......................................................... 56
MACRO RECORDING ........................................ 57
RECORDING SUB,IECTS FOR STRONGER
WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT....... 57
Playing Back .................................................... 58
PLAYING BACK .................................................. 58
PLAYI:V_,CK FROM START OF DiSC OR
Ci_D ................................................................ 59
SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ....................... 59
FRAME ADVANCEiEI4!@_E BALl'SLOW
PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .................................... 59
SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .............................. 60
PLAYING BACK STILLS ..................................... 60
_IUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)........6"1
On-Scraan Irffarfna0on Display ....................... 62
INFORMATION DISPLAY DUR[NG
PLAYBACK ....................................................... 62
Ch¢_kfflg Flaw of Quick Mada ......................... 63
_amera Fu#ctbns
FLOW OF QUICK MOi3E WHEN RECORDING
MOVIE: ............................................................. 64
FLOW OF QUICK MOi3E WHEN RECORDING
PHOTO (DISC): ................................................ 65
FLOW OF QUICK MOi3E WHEN RECORDING
PHOTO (C_D): ............................................... 66
DiSC Na'_a_on Fun_t!uns
FLOW OF QUICK MODE
(WITH 13Vi344AM DISCI: .................................. 68
FLOW OF QUICK MOi3E
(WITH i3Vi3-R DISC): ....................................... 69
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FLOW OF QUICK MODE _[TH CARE)): ........... 70
Manually Focusing Subjact .............................. 71
FOCUSING DURING RECORE)ING ................... 71
Adjusting Brfghtnass of Imago to ba rocardad
{Exposuro) ..................................................... 73
U81rtg Full Auto FurlGtion .................................. 74
Sa[tirlg V]daa Flash (for DZ-MV580A) ............. 75
USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE ................... 76
Viawirtg art TV SGroan ..................................... 77
CONNECTING TO A q_J ..................................... 77
VIEWING ON q%tSCREEN ................................. 78
Playbac.k On DVD V]daa Racordar/Piayar ....... 79
PLAYING BACK ]]V]]-I_"J_ E)]SC ....................... 79
PLAYING BACK ]]V]]-R E)]SC ............................ 50
Rornoving and Raplac[ng frorni]n Round DVD
Holdar ............................................................ 81
HOW TO REIV_OVE 1318C.................................... 51
REPLACING E)ISC IN ROUNE) DVI3 HOLDER... 52
WHEN THE HINGE OF ROUNE) DVD HOLDER
CablES OFF .................................................... 52
DISC CLFJ'\NING ................................................. 52
Rocarding (Dubbing} Irnagas ........................... 83
RECORDING (E);JBBING) IMAGES FROI_
OTHER VIDEO i3EVlCE ................................... 53
RECORDING (E);JBBING) IMAGES FROI_
OTHER VIDEO CAME FLAS.............................. 55
RECORDING (E);JBBING) IMAGES ON
OTHER VIDEO i3EVlCES ................................ 56
Advanced Techniques
Chackirtg Flow of Normal Display Moda .......... 87
Camera F_.ln¢tion8
Setting Up Camar4 FuncLions .......................... 90
SELECTING SHOOTING MOi3E TO _.TCH
THE SUBJECT
(SWITCHING PROGRAM Ab MOi3E) .............. £_J
ADJUSTING COLOR IWHITE BALANCE) .......... 91
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE
STABILIZER (EIS) ............................................ 93
REDUCING WINI3 NOISE DURING
RECORE)ING (M[C.FILTERI ............................ 93
SETTING TO WiDE TV SCREEN MODE
(15:9 MOI3E) ..................................................... g4
Satting Up 14a(;ord Functions ........................... 96
8W[TCHING MOVIE QUAL[TY
I_VIBEO MODE) ................................................ 95
8W[TCHING QUALITY OF ST[LL IMAGE
(QUALITY) ........................................................ 97
RECEIV[NG iMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE
([NP;JT SOURCE) ............................................ 95
SWITCHING EXTERNAl [NP;JT RECORDING
METHOD [PHOTO IN PL{T) .............................. 98
SELF-TIMER ....................................................... 99
SETTING ON-SCREEN E)ISPLAY OUTPUT
ON OR OFF (OSE) OUTP;JT} ......................... " O0
LCD Satup ..................................................... 101
SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN
(BRIGHTNESS) .............................................. ".01
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SETTING COLOR DENSITY OF LCI3
SCREEN (COLOR LEVEL) ............................ 101
htiUal 8attirtg8 ................................................ 102
SWITCHING OPERATING SO;JNO ON OR
OFF (BEEP) .................................................... ".07
TURNING E)VE)VIDEO CAMEI_L*%'NECORE)ER
OFF AUTOMATICALLY [POWER SAVE)...... ".07
TURNING RECORE) LEO ON OR OFF
(RECORD LED) .............................................. " 03
CHANGING DISPLAY LI'_IGUAGE
(LANGUAGE} ................................................. " 03
RESETTfNG MENU SETTfNG8 TO
i3EFAULTS [RESET) ...................................... ".04
Disc Navigation
Using Disc Navigation .................................... 105
STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC
NAVIGATION .................................................. ".05
PLAYING SACK FROM DISC NAV[GATION
SCREEN ......................................................... "07
SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES .................... 108
SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES
TOGETHER .................................................... " 08
F;J NOTIONS AVA[/Z\BLE WITH i31SC
NAVIGATION .................................................. ".09
;JNDERSTANi31NG FLOW OF 13180
NAVIGATION MENU ...................................... ".10
Scoria ............................................................. 111
i3ELETiNG SCENES (DELETE) ........................ ".11
CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS
(EDIT -THUMBNA[L} ..................................... ".13
PLAYING E_CK BY SKIPP[NG SCENES
(EDIT - SKIP) .................................................. ".14
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES
(EDIT - MOVE) ............................................... " 14
131RECTfNG SCENES EFFECTIVELY
(EDIT - FADE) ................................................ " 15
COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES
(EDIT - COMBINE} ......................................... " 15
]31V[B]NG MOVIE8 (EDIT - E)[VIDE} ................. 117
COPYING ST]LLS ON E)VI_RAM D[SC TO
CARE) (COPY) ................................................ ".15
LOCKING SCENES ON C;_D (LOCK) ............ ".19
E)ESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED
(DPOF) ........................................................... ".20
SELECT[NG SCENES US[NG MENU SCREEN
(SELECT) ....................................................... ".21
131SPLAYING INFORMAT[ON USING MENU
SCREEN (DETAIL) ......................................... " 22
Pnogram ......................................................... 123
WHAT IS "PROGRAM'? .................................... " 23
SWITCHING TO THL{MB_IL DISPLAY OF
SPECIFIC E)ATE ISWITCH} ........................... " 23
PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY_ ................ " 24
CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM [TITLE)...... "24
Play List ......................................................... 126
WHAT IS "PLAY LIST'? ..................................... ".25
CREATING NEW PLAY LfST (CREATE} .......... ".26
SWITCHING TO ]31SPLAY OF EACH PLAY
LiST (SWITCH) ............................................... ".27
PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAYI .............. ".27

ADDINGSCENESTOPLAYLiST
(EDITINGFLAYLIST)....................................123
DELETINGSCENE8FRO[NPLAYLIST
(EDITINGPLAY LISq_ .................................... 129
ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR
EDITING (EDITING PLAY LISq_ .................... 129
DELETING SCENE8 USING SUBMENU FOR
EDITING (EDITING PLAY LISq_ .................... 130
SELECTING SCENE8 USING SUBMENU
FOR EDITING [EDITING PLAY LIST) ............ 130
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES [HOVE) ... f131
CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST Iq]TLE)....... 132
DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE) ..................... 13P
GoTo ............................................................. 133
TOF_ [END) ........................................................ 133
Disc or Card Manegemont ............................. 134
VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON
DISC OR CARD (CAI_ACF'q ........................ 134
F_ROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING
(PROTECT DISC) ........................................... 134
INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD
(FORMAT DISC. FORh,_AT CARD) ................ 135
UI_DATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF
DVD4L,°_M DISC
(UPDATE CONTROL [NFO.} .......................... 136
FINPJLIZING DVD-R DISC [FINALIZE DISC).... 137
Others ............................................................ 138
DISPLAYING MOVIE8 OR STILLS
iNDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) .................. 138
F_LAYING BACK SCENES REF_EATEDLY
(REPEAT PLAYI ............................................. 138
SLIDE 8HOW [CONTINUOUS F_LAYEV_,CK OF
STILLS) ........................................................... 139
Connecting to PC
file FOllOWING ARE AVA[ LADLE WHEN
CONNECTING TO PC .................................... 140
Corlterlts erl Provided CD-ROM ..................... 142
Installing 8eftware .......................................... 144
DISPLAYING iNSTALLER SCREEN ................. 144
INSTALLING USB DRIVER ............................... 145
INSTALLING UDF DRIVER
(DVD_RAM DRIVER) ...................................... 146
INSTALLING DVl_Movie/dbumSE ................... 148
INSTALLING _,@]DVD........................................ 150
Croeting DVD Vidoe on PC from DVD-RAM
DIsc Recorded on DVD Video Oarnorai
14e_.,'order ...................................................... 152
Urflnstalling Software ..................................... 154
UNINSTALLiNG USB DRIVER .......................... 154
DELET[NG OTHER APPLfCAT[ONS ................ 155
Cautrerls When Using DVD Video Carrler',d
14e_.,'order by Connecting It to PC ................. 156
Subsidiary Information
Introductiorl to Optional Accessories ............. 157
CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................ 157
F_OWER SUPPLY .............................................. 157
INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAI_TER ......... 157
Cleaning ........................................................ 158
Changinq Setting of Dernenstratien .............. 159
Terminel_.]y ................................................... 160
No DVD Video CarnoratRecorder Operation -
Check the Following: .................................. 163
Trouble Messages ......................................... 165
Troubleshooting ............................................. 172
System Resot ................................................ 181
Major SpccificatJens ...................................... 182
TO Order in the United States........................ 184
TO Order in the Canada ................................. 184
Index .............................................................. 185
Be sure to reed the following before oponing
the packago of CD-ROM ............................ 187
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Checking Provided Accessories
Mak(! sure that you ha_,_ ull the followin_ ucce,_ofics in pack_ge:
3at_r_ (modsl DZ_BP14S):
:_3i-._JOL=p_,_ r_Jppy "o_th!_ E_JD _ide_
_tn_l'_V'e_rd_=_ Cha'_e it b_rJ_ JSe
AC ad_ptsrlcharger {mod_l DZ-AC$1):
_._ to _tll_=[_,tD _d_o _l_l_ "_J
i_c_rd_r _Ol_l AC outl_ or L_l_'_e bs_
=Y#,v_r (;abl_:
_rne_t bet_en household AC oLit_ _Jnd
_C _a_/charg_r.
_.Vl8 input/output _abls:
Js_ w_en viewing _e _ _ture "_l_l _<
_itlgle_ided 8 (;m DV[_RAM dis_ {in
•ound DVD Holder):
Infrared remote co_rol
11odel DZ-RM3W):
_hould_r str_p:
S_tw_m CD-ROM:
video .%'ll-ie'_recol_r _P_
DC pow_ cord:
_,_=n pc_l'ir 9 _e CVC video _'_'n_r_
_'_e __1-_ hc_sehold AC outle L L_= _'ti_
Lit hklm b_ter_ (mod_l C R2_25):
TOp_'w_ th_ "emote _t'ol
WARNING: Ke_p
apl_y_i_ar
in_m_i_ly _or
PC _onn_;tion _._ble:
Use _is _31_ '_11_n _nn_J th_ --_--)
vi."eo c_Jl%=raP_rd_r _o FC.
Note:
The pr_ide0 singleside0 DVI_RAM di_¢ is not _el_erally avai[able in shop_: When purchasing a 0i_¢, order a 6Gv
minute dou ble_i_ed disc (2._GB, i_ RoLind DVD Holder}.
ec_.M _xe[I DV_-RAM Cam€order Di_¢ 2._GB _ou_d Hel_er Type (item #567_20}
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Names of Parts
5 6 7 8
J
2 3
910
4
(lasidethe coverl
11 12
(Bottom)
I Infrared receiver (P. 34)
When the remote controlis used Io oIJeraIe 1he
I) _¢D video career a/reci.lrd er, t3tis receiver ,,=_iL1
receive tdle infrared sign_,
2Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 32)
3 Recording indicator (P. 103)
TEe red _nd_cator wEI Eght duri{_g recording.
4 Stereo microphone (P. 76)
5 Optical 18x zoom lens (DZ-MV550A)
Optical 10x zoom lens (DZ*MV580A)
(P, 56)
5Lene hood (P. 57)
Always rert_ove this ler_s Eood wEeIi tts_r_g
generally avai]_ble te]e_cor tvers]i.m or wide_
conversion lens,
7 Zoom lever (P. 56)
Push the ]ever to 1he r side _br te]ephoIo, or to
the W s_de for ¢_,ide-angle,
8Accessory eh_>a
Only for DZ-MV580A:
_[he o;_tiona_ video flash, etc, ca_l be attached
?_ere. (See their_stm ctior_ rr_nu al of d e:vice to be
attached fbr details,)
9External microphone jsek (P. 76)
10 AV inpuffoutput jack (R 77, 83)
11 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside)
(P. 35)
12 QUICK MODE switch (R 63)
lo switc]l tile ffle_itt display on screen beWeeeIi
Advanced mode arid Quick mode,
13 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 40)
_[he HA]_ERY EJEcrswitch is located or_the
bi.lItom i.lf rids DVII video c_neraireci.lrd er:
S/Jde it wher_ reJnoving t_Jebaiter):
Althoag?_ the ex'terrml appearazmes of DZ-
MV550A arid DZ-MV580A are different, the
Jrlethod of oIJeratmg both r_mdels is iderltJcal,
I)Z-NW580A L12ustrations are used _IItiffs
JrJarJual,
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14 15 16 17 1B 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26
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14 Viewfinder(_ 34)
15 Diopter control (P. 34)
To adjust the foct_ of image a£;peanrlg i:l 1he
vJewf_xlder. _l_u]l out the v[ewY_lder.)
16 ACCESSfPC indicator {R 8, 49, 50)
Wi]l bl_ or lig_ltwheIi the d_c _l I)VI ) video
g_merair_corder is agce_st_d(v_,_Jt_or _ad J5
executed) or the I:WI) v_deo camera/recorder
is cor]_iec_ed to PC.
17 DISC EJECT button (P. 44)
I_F_S5dowu arid rt_]t__st_this b uttI.lrl to o|_eu t_l_
d_sc guide,
18 Disc insertion block |P. 44)
19 CARD ACCESS indicator (R 8, 50)
20 Card insertion block (P. 47}
21 Battery attachment platform (R 40)
22 Record button (REC) (R 49)
23 Power _witch (P. 48, 4_, 50}
24 LOCK switch (R 50)
It is recotxlmerlded that you set the _,OCK
switch to _b" (to the left) to prexe_lt the £;ower
switch irI the "_ V]I)EO" posJtioIi from
accid er]talty ]novirlg to "L_ PHOTO ".
25 Speaker (P, 58)
26 Hand strap (P. 31}
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27 2B 29 30 31 32 33
34 35 36 37 3B 39
27 FULL AUTO button (P.74)
To switchtileI)VI)v_deo camera/recorderto
t_l automatic.
2B FOCUS button (P. 71)
To switch be_veen mariu_ tbctLS _KI auto-
tbcas.
29 EXPOSURE button (P. 73)
Press tiffs bu_orl to adjust t_leexposu _,
30 BLC (bauklight compensation) button
(P.51)
Press tilts bu_torl wherl subject is being lighted
YFOt_I r_aF,
31 DISC NAVIGATION but&on (P.105)
32 SELECT but&on (R 108)
33 MENU button (P. 37, 88, 111)
Press t3JJsbutton to displaythe menu for se_t Lng
caJrlera f_rl_tl.msand Disc NavJgat_orl.
34 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (P. 62)
PressI_ITSb LIttoIItO displ;_y t_led etai]s of image
being p]ayed back or camera settir_g status, or
sw_tch the display off.
35 Volume control but&ons (VOL)! (_ _ buttons
(P. 5B, 71, 73)
To adjLIst the vo_Llme of sound from speaker,
36 RESET button (P. 181)
qo reset aHsettirlgs to defaLllts istat us when the
OVI] video camera/recorder was sldpped
from the facto_¢}
37 PC connection terminal (TO PC)
38 Joystick (E 37, 5B, BT, Bg)
%;%.
Move the _ovst [ck to select a scerJe or {{I_IIU
_tern, and ther; pre_ tim cerier (_/1[1 to play
back tile scene, pause Jr, or desig-r_ate ari optJOrl
of the merlu,
39 Steplcancel button (P. 10, 58, 105)
lo erld pLayback or c_{iceI settirlg ofmeI_Ll.
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41
42
I46
47
43
44
45
48
49
5O
II D$_LAy
54
HITACHI
DZ_3_J
40 REC button {P. 49, 50}
41 DIGITAL ZOOM button (R 56)
42 Reverse skip button {R 60)
43 Reverse suarsh button {P. 59)
44 DISC NAVIGATION button {P. 105}
45 MENU button (P. 37, 90, 112)
46 ZOOM T button (P. 56}
47 ZOOM W button (P. 56)
48 Forward search button (P. 59)
49 Playlpause button (R 5O}
50 Forward skip button (R 60)
51 DISPLAY button (R 62)
52 Stop button (P. 10, 58, 107)
53 DELETE button (R 111)
54 SELECT button (P. 108)
* _l_ buttons or_re]note coIitro] w_ll fuxlctio_] the sa]ne as t]lose o_] I)VI) v_deo c_nerair_:order,
20

Con*_ect a power supply (P 43)
Power_b[e
2j
AC adapter/cha=ger

3Start recordirlg _1_,49).
(])Operl tile I +CI)txIo_Iitor [I_,35). Qi_ress tile I_C but_or_,
i_ecordklg w_ll start.
I_re_klg tile I_EC butto)i agakl will stop
recordirlg (i_ VIDEO),
I_re_LTIg RF,C will erlable you to record _rle
p_loto _ PHOTO).
@Wli[le holdir_g tile gray switch at the center _f
power switch, set tile switch to _VlI)EO"or
"L_ PHOTO". ("i VII )l_O" orl]y fbr I)V])-I;I
dTsc)
@.@
Not_:
• When using an ul_forma_ disc, thrm_t (initialize) it on ins I_#D video ¢amera!nec_r_er,
If __thrm_tled disc is inserted i_te this DVD vitJeo camo_recorder, a m_age will appear: Format the disc
following the il_a'_c_io_s o_ screen (F_ ¢5, 1_5). I_i_a[izil_ t_ DVD_I4J_M _i_c win _ra_e _11t_e rec_rd_
c_l_l_ts: _ke s_r_ the con_nis e_ tJisc are i_o_va[_al_lo I_re i_iUa[izi_g the _i_c.
• _e_ _ck 1 o_ P_f163 if r_c_rdi_ is _ot possil_le with _VIDEO".
• _e_ _ck _ o_ P_f163 if r_c_rdi_ is _ot possil_le with _LJ PI_OTO".
4,,tew _,e playback of recorded coriterlt orl I,CI) txIorIitor screen (E 3_1,
(])After recordirlg Tstlrlished, press the k/ll
button.
Tile recorded scene wil] he played back,
@Press tile • butti.lx_to stop playback.

2_
AC adapted¢har_er


Discs and Cards
The tollow#_g tubtc lists tht_ stor,_[_t_ media {discs arid curds) that cal_ b_ used on this DVD video camer,_l
r_rd(_r und th_ fur_ctiot_s WtliGh arc _R_itabJO V#tth ff_OIt_:
_sco_ling tre/]e ,'. .',
Recording still :. x:.
Deleting recorde_ image :. x:.
EditirTg on ihis DVD vi_eo • X "=
_amer_Jrecorder
Playback on EPCDplayer x*_ :*2 x
Playback on EP#D video ..'3 . _2 x*4
"scordsr
.',: F_nC'dons available; _: Not available
"1: Can be #layed back on DVD ptaye_ with the _mark.
*2: Mu_t ba finalized (see _letra_otogy_ H_#/4 on _DVD video camam_mcorder before DVD I _d_s¢ can be played
beck ¢mDVD p;aye rot DVD _d_o recorder (s9_ page _3/). May not be l_#zyabt_on so_ DVD ptaye_ ot DVD _d_o
t_cord_FJ.
*3: C#mnot be 91#zyedback on a DVD video recorder t_at doe_ not ¢onfo_n to 8 cm DVD ICAM di._¢.
*4: thare #zreDVD _ideo fscord_ _ha_are ¢_rapa_ibta w_ _D t_;_t_;ory card o¢ Mu_iMediaO#zrd.
AVAILABLE DISCS
I_'D-RAM Ver. 2._ (8 crh)
IIVD-R
for Genered Vet. 2.0 (8 crr)]
RAM
R A M_.7
R
R4.7
In Roun_ EPCD
Hol_er
This ])VII video ca_rlerairecorder t_ses 8 c_rl I)V] )_
]_XM discs and 8 ct_i ])VI]-_ discs for camcorder
])_scs removed from _ou_]d I]V]) Holder cat,not
be used ozl this ])V] ) video camera/record er: Use
them only i_]the holder, ])o _lI.lt _lse_t a bare disc
removed #orrl the _]_]der irtto the ])VII video
cameraireco_Jer; It will _ot be removable.
•The Round I_JD Holder ca r._ot be used on the fol[owin
I_JD v[deo ¢amer'e]reo_rder$:
DZ_MV100A
DZ_MV230N_00A
DZ_MV270A
Other EtCDvideo career "¢irecorders that u_e $qLtare
type adapters.
• See page 26 for information on DVD_R disc.
Note:
•It is reCOllmeric_ed that yell use Hitachi M_II discs,
si_c_ their col_p_ility with this @4[3 video camera!
reco_Jer ha_ beerl r._r_rmed. IJsirlg a disc ether that_
those made by Hitachi Maxell may not a[Ioz¢ foe _D
vitJee camersirecoider fo deli'o.erop_mL_mpedomlailce.
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INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC
You cminot record a still oil I )_ )- R d_sc, or delete
a_y recorded i_iages or data.
For opt _r_ItLr_IreCO_g Orl] )VD-I_ dL_c,th_sI_VI)
video c_r_erairecorder writes cor_t_'old_a to the
disk _l order to autorn_tic_31y make a_ust_I_ltS
wher_ it Lsi_Is_d _TId ejected _.CCOr_IpaT_yi_Ig
recorders. If the disc has rio area _o be wr_en _r
adjust_ieI_, recordirig rrl_y not be poss_le, _o
l_ver_ this, do riot ir_sertor e_e_ a _)'VI_-R disk
aCCOr_IpaT_yhIg_co_ir_g rrlO_ t_larl 100 t_r_s,
OFinalizing DVD-R disc
Bell.ire u s_ig the 8 cm I_VI)_I_ disc [_ovided orlthis
])VII video c_r_lerai_corder orl a I]VI] _layer or
])VII video recorder that is cot_ipatible with 8 cm
])VI]-R disc, tile disc mast be _)altzed o:_this
DVI] video cameraireco_et, Pot_e _)_]_Jtlg
procedt_re of 8 cm I)V])_Rdisc, refer to '_ _xralL_Jrig
])Vl_Rl_isc (firl_Lizedis_) ° _1_13T),
Note:
•When using an _n_orm_l_ E_}I_I_ _Jisc,i_i$ nec_,s_ry
to Iom_at i_on this I_#D video camer_necorder (see
I_ge ¢5).
•DO _oi ]t_sert_13VD_l__isc reco_Jed on this DVD vi_eo
_mer_ireco_Je_ _ut no_f'_alize_J, ]_to _ recordab]e
_Jevice, _Lic.J_a_ _ DVD video reorder: Th_ reco_ed
_Jai_nlay _ danla_ed.
•13VD_l_dis¢_ e_Ji_d at_ _'_a]ize_ ot_ PC o_ _hos_
f'_alize_ ot_ _t_o_he_ DVD video recorder nlay _o_ be
pl_yal_leon this DVD vitJeoc_memireco_Je_, _epen_in_
o_ the _ii]_l so,ware Lise_Jor reco_Je_J s_ius o_DVD_
R disc.
EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO
CAMERA/RECORDER:
I)V])_I_uM (2.6 GB) _._r. 1.0 • I]VI)-ROM
I)V])_R (3,9 GB) _ter, 1,0 • I]VD-Video
I)V])_R(_,TGB) fbrA_lthorix_gVer.2.0 *C])-R
I)V])_RW •C])-RW
I)V])+RW °C])
I)V])÷R *I,])
MO
MI)
Floppy disk
])iscs other t]l_l those wit/'] dia_rleter of 8 crti
CI)-ROM
Itlotc:
DISC*recorde_or3PC o_ E_}D videorecorderm_y not i_epfa_'abfeoa thi*E_¢Dvideo camer_zrecorder:If *o,mes*_ge
_This_i_ c_no_ b_ used :"will_ipp_i_Also,i_]ueth_nli_t_ilswill_Ipp_ar(Fi_l._*ot_p_i_e27),or non11_ilp]_yb_cKwil]
noti_ po*sib[e.
!
26

HANDLING DISCS
OUsing discs
DVD-RAM _Id DVD-I;_ discsarevery delicate
recording media. Carefully read the following
cautions arJd observe them;
• When using disk on this DVD video camera/
recorder, be sure to keep it in Rotund DVD
Holder.
• ANvays use a brarJd new disc when recording
important ma_erML
iHe sure rlo_ _o toucfJ _he disc
exposed portkm, arid be
careful_hat no dirt adheres to
_tfthere Is dusL stTatch, dh_
on disc or if it is wmped, _he Do not touch
following phenomena may occur;
•Be caref_lwhen removklg the disc since the
zrJetal of I'elIIOV_ slot of DVI2 video camera/
recorder, and disc itse]L may be ?3or.
OStoring discs
• When stoHrlg disc, ixJse_t it irl Rouxld I)_¢I)
Holder into plastic case.
•l_ecaref_lt_J_trlocondens_Uo_1occurson disc,
• Do not place disc kffo]lowklg places:
-Direct sunlight for a long time
- _3_ere humtdtty is high or in dusty place
-W'ixtle thel_e is heat from aheater, et_.
Note:
• See page B2 when cleaning the l_tllovs_ Oi$c.
• SOOpag881 for how1_ hanOl8 di$¢ renloved _rom RO_m_CJ
DVD Ho[de_
• SO0 pa_1881 _or how_o Setth8 di_._cre_oveO _o_ Round
DVD HoMer or _oihor Oisc correctly im_Routed DVD
Ho[_e_
f_layback, or abnormal Block aoiss
sound
- Blue thu_nbnail
d_sp]a:,, _ (I,'N.I)
-Disc carlrlO_ correct]y
be recogn_ed
-Disc canrlo_ be
irlitialized
-De]ay bet_veen video
and a_dio
Even if"dTsc isrlonn_, t_Je_bove phenoJnena
rr_y occasion_ ly occur. _Vtli]e t_JeACCESS/PC
indicator is IJLdo not subject disc to vibrations or
impact, and avoid using DVD video camera/
record er at extremely high or low teJ npera_uxt_.s,
or irJ envk_orlmerlt W_Jere cond ensa_ion is likely
_0 occur,
• When recording irr_ages,
_he DVD video camera/
reGI.lF_ er ]I]_y iD.zoid _[le
port, otis of disc where
recording is not possible,
due _o dust, scratc]les, etc,
]t w_ll_auseOII at such a (Ro_ordie9 o_e sc_ee
port_orl and rna_,,protJu¢€rt_[liDle
auti.lJ n,_tica_y rts_st_rt lh_tro_noi[$.)
recording (1_R_¢).]
Th_s wJll cause recording to be interrupted for
several seconds to semera3 minutes, arJd tn_l_tiple
_humbn_Bls will be created by one recording
sessiori as showfl above. ]n t_JJscase, _lle
reco_able _ime on disc will decrease,
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AVAILABLE CARDS
MUUUUUULk 8D mBTOryCar'J
an6MullMe6aCa_l
car beJse6on lhi_,
_vdeocanler"_
pecoP'JBr
eHandling card
i I)o not use cards other t_ar_
the d esikvlated ones. I [JUUUUUUUL
He Su_ to tLse a l_rarld flew
Cardwhe_lrecordi_lgvit_ II
itx_ages. II
1)o not touch the card I[
ten n tTralor allow it to toLIch
metal, Termfna[
• 1)ozlot paste art)_d_ng other
tha_ exclusive label oil label pasti_lg po_iorL
• 1)o not subject card to impact, berld or drop it,
•I)o not disassemble card or modify it.
•1)o not expose card to water.
• 1)o r_ot use or store card k; the fbllowir_g places:
- Where the tet_perattxe is ?ffgh, such as in
velficle at ]figh temperatures, under bLwnirlg
sur_ or r_ear a heater.
- Where humidity is hiL_l, or kl d Llsty place
• _V[']ent_]_erasur_ FJ_ve_tt[oIlsw[tc]i0_]SI_
memory can.t is locked, r;o recordklg, deletior; or
edttir;g will be possible on the ca_.t.
_iiiiiiiiiiii
Er88_re _e_io_
swi_
r
Lod(eO_ta&_s
_Common cautions fordisc and card
•It is recommer_ded that you create abackuZ; file
for valuable data on hard disk of PC.
• I)o r;ot do the followk_g, or the data on card may
be damaged or lost:
-12orl_t ret_ove the card or tu_ DVD v;deo
card,era/recorder off duri_g readi_g or
writing of data
- I_o _ot use I)VD video camera/recorder in a
place subject to static e]ectr;city or electrica_
%]oise
Note:
• This I_JD vi{te_ Career"Mrec_r_er can play b_ck image
_al_ re_Je_ on other di£ital e._mer_s c_l_formil_£ _o
the DCF ([3esi£n r_le for Camera File system) s_n{ta_J.
The range of image data p[_ab[e oa 6_is DVD vi_eo
e._mer_,_ec_ _Jer is that with pixels _om BOhorizontal
60 vertical :o 4000 berizol_tal × 3000 verlical.
•DCF is aa il_ta__ta_ image fie fore,at of digital
cameras: Image fle_ c_n be used On all digital devio_
ce_ormin£ to DOE
•Image data e{ti_ed On PC a_d o_rtail_ _pe_ o=image
_al_ nl_y _o_ be visible o_ this DVD video c_mer_ _
r_co_Je_
• The image dat_ reco_Jed on al_other device may _ol be
playable on this DVD vi_eo camer_'_ecercie_
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Storage Capacity on Disc or Card
RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO)
1"lie record_tble tittle w_ll v_ depend_xlg o_ the video recording qualit3_: See p_tge 9_ for tile settixlg of
video recording qLl_.lity,
Movie recordable titx_e on one disc (on s_ngle s_del (wher_ recording or_ly tx_ovies)
KTRA
FINE
3TD
LPCM *4
Approx. 18 rnin "1
Approx. 30 rnin "2
Approx. 60 rnin "3
No rscordin 9 po_sibl8
No _cor_ing possible
Approx. 30 rain *2
Approx. 60 rain *3
Approx. 30 rain
VS_, high qu_lily
High qualiLy
Stan_ar_ quality
Audio qualiLy priodtized
Note:
•Audio in XTW\, FIN E Or STI3 mode is recorded i_nlhe M PEG a_0io I_y_r 2fonl_, which is lhe oplion slla_n0a rcJOfET,}D
vitJeosl_d_rth
• I_o movie can be recorded ol__13 memor'/ca_J or MLlltiMo_iaCartJ.
• AllhoLigh the movie q_lity modo ¢a_ 13ocha_ged mitJw3y for re_rdi_gs ol_ ET,JD-RAM ¢Ji_c,it canl_o_13ocha_ged
o_ ET,JD-I_ _is¢ Once the mode has been ¢JecitJed.
•If yoLi record in XTRA mode _t high lompor'at_res, the ET,JD video came _!rec_rdor will _el hot _l_¢Jthe maximLim
tr_as_r ralo will bo limite_ to approx. 6 Ml_ps.
•If _ _is¢ recordotJ is LISO_at high lomporatLl_, nonl_a[ playback may be vi_os_iblo: _lr_ the ET,JD video camer_ _
recorder off o_ce, wait _til the aml3io_| _em_oral_ _e becomes lower, _¢J the_ o_e K_te it _in.
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC
/I)Number of recordable stills on one side of disc: Up to 999
If the d_c _til] _las free _pace after reci.lrdir_g 999 st_l]_ i.lrl it, t_ovies carl also be recorded Orl it,
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!
RECORDABLE STILLS {PHOTOS) ON
CARD
_he rlumber of recordable stills will vary
deper_dir_g or_ the recording quldity: See page 97
if.it the settirlg of recordtxlg quality.
ForDZ-MV550A
__ ! !i<i!i_i_Ei%_i¸¸¸_;¸¸¸¸¸!i<i_0_)!!i;!!_i;i¸!i!i;;i_1%)
tl _IB Appr_. 45
16 _IB Approx. 100
_ _IB Approx.220
r_ _IB Approx.440
1_81_B Approx.850
_56 MB Approx. 1,760
_12 MB Approx.3,520
Appr_. 95 _prox 190
Approx.200 _prox 400
Approx.440 _prox 880
Approx.880 _prox 1,750
A_prox. 1,750 _prox 3,520
A_prox.3,520 _prox 7,040
A_prox.7,040 _prox 14,08_2
ForDZ-MV580A
_1_IB Approx.8
16_1B Appr_. 22
_ _IB Appr_. 50
r_ _IB Approx. 100
1_81_B Approx.200
_56 MB Approx.400
_12 MB Approx.800
Approx. 14 _prox 20
Approx.35 _prox 50
Approx.80 _prox 110
Approx. 150 _prox 220
A_prox.320 _prox 440
A_prox.640 _prox 880
A_prox. 1,2_0 _prox 1,750
The n_mbors Ofreco_0_blestills _5ove are o_[yfor
neference)
•Car(l_Ltse5o_ O_her5e_icescan 13eUSe50_ thisCYVD
viS_ r._rT1er3ffi_co_ @r.
• NO movie Or mLtsi¢d_r_areco_o<l o_ _rd ¢_n be
check@5, vfova_dOr ho_ ot_this@_I] viSeo _ me rau'
re_r(lo_InaSd[@ot%t_o_ch _ d_tafile_n be 5i_pla_._d
On this[_dD videocamora/_rde_
• U_e the rem_init_£5i_playlunctio_tocheck the
remainingfreespace On disc13_dore_@. _ee '_erif_[_g
Remait_in_Free 8p_ce on Discor C_ (Capaci[y)"ot_
p,_ge134.
• Some _t[11data reco_o<l o_ this@¢D video camer'¢l
re_r(lormay not 5e playableon another5e_ice.
SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS
The ptxel size of stills (]PEG]that carl be recorded
oil this IIVI] video camera/recorder ksas fbllows:
The fbllowirlg table shows the fde size arid q uld it)"
of or_e still Ol_l<C) recorded on card:
ili ii;)i!)!ii¸I;¸;!;!<i¸i;!i;); ii;
=INE Afox. When image
_p:o[BB.. 'priOritized
NORM St_mdardquali_y
64 KB
EGO Approx. When mm_ber of
32 KB stills is prioriiized
(q_alily will be
I Islightly inferior)
Pdthough still images are recorded Oil I)_t] )-I_M
disc or@ ir] the glNE inode, t)]e qu'_ity mode car]
be chosen whez_ recordfi_g sfil]s Orl card, (E OTI
the file size of"aphoto recorded or] DV])-I{AM
disc irJ "_ PHOTO" status fs equa_ to or larger
tkmr]that recorded oz_ card usfi_g the PiNE qualtPj
[n *N PHOTO",
*.]PEG: Jo(nt Photograr_ldc Experts Croup,
_P}_:Gfs o_e of the photo image compressio_l
standards. [t _swidely used _rldigitld still cameras
since Ji_gG files can be used or_ordtxmry PC, When
this ])_])video cmnerairecorder records ori
])Vll-I_MbI dksc _rl "LJ I)HOTO "status, aJPEG
photo will be recorded, along with a photo that
COIIfO!'IIIS tO tile t)V]) video recordirlg (I]Vt)-VI{)
format which is used to be ourdut to TV
(see "Terrr_rlolo_¢', I{ 180),Only.]PXG photos
,,,,,ill be recorded OIl $])memory card,
Note:
•NO _[I _t_ be re_rde5 On E_,tD-ht d[s¢.
•_it%':ethe fi[e _ize [s restricted in 8[I qttal[ty mode_ whet_
recomin_a _hofos o_ c_r_ _ F_HOTO), the q_ality of
phofos o_ card may 5o [_ferior to those rec_rde5 ot_
[T,_D_l{l'_ disc _ PHOTO).
3O

Thissection explainspreparations for recording - setting up theDVD video camerafracorderand
battery.
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder
HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
_IJse_t your ri_lt h_id from _he bottom of I)VD _,-_deocamera/recorder up to the base of your thuJnb.
i_ut your hand i_1a posit ti.ln where :¢ou carl eas_y operate tile REC barton arid tile Zoom lever,
Adjust t_le le_lg-_hi.l_'h_tid strap so that the I)VI )"¢ideo c_meraiceci.lcd er Tsstable whe_l Voa press t_le _;C
bu_o_l _¥JtlI }'OUrthumb,
Note:
DO eel _d[usl the hm_d slrap while beldi=_g the DVD vi_eo
c_me_ire_rder: Doi_ 0this _ltJ e._e the DVD vi_eo
c_me_ire_rder to Palltied be da_a_etJ,
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ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP
ATTACHING LENS CAP
IAttach the shooter end of ]ens ca[J str_xlg _o t_Je
lens _ll),
2Attach t_]e lo{_ger end of lens cap string to t_]e
a_tachment _o]e of ])_1] video camera/
!'eco!'(|_t.
3I_usf]tile both] sides of cap irtw'a_ arid attac]lit
over th_ lens,
!Note:
•P_v,a_ keep the leNS COpon when inot rising the I_JD
vi_ r._mer_,reco_er, to prote_ the lens,
• When reco K_il_, _{_ch the lens cap to the hand strap I:_
heoki_g the _al_in_i_o the cop o_to st _p tor condor_ble
_heoting.
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INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL
_Itsect f_e [jrovided lttldt_n battery i_fo remote co_frol,
1Slide t_le cover to remove it. 3$1Jdethe cover to dose it,
2h_ser_ tile lithium battery wit]l the [_os[tive Note:
The life of lithium b_eP! is appr_xinlal_ly otne year.If the
barry is _ischaq;ed,l_o oboration is bossible with remote
o3a_rol: _epl_o_ tho b_t_ery,
REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL
1While pushi_g t_lebattery stopper, slide t_le
battery out,
WlhilepLishil_fi
ba_rl _topp_r
Wanning:
"KEEP THE E_ASTERY AWAY FRor_ CHILDREN AND
PETS.
" IF SWALLOWED CON_IJ LT A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY FOR E_EF_GENCY TI_EikT_EN E
"BATTE_ MAY EXPLODE IF I_OT HANDLED
PROI_ERLY. DO I_OT RECHARGE, DI_ASSEblBLE
OR DISPOSE OF I1_FIRE,
NOte:
•Rebla_ the bat'_ et with _ Hitachi r__xell, Sony,
P_na$oni¢, _ny_, Toshiba CR2025, or Duracell
DL2025, Use of _nother b_tle_ may present _ riskof fire
or _blo_io_,
• I_isbose of barry s_fely ill aoc_rd_nce with local I_ws,
DO _of dispose of in fire.
• DO _ot short circuit the b_tte_
• I_o _ot hol_ th_ bakery with th_ metallic _.,_e_zers.
• Keep Iho b_ery in _ _rk, COol, _ry placo.
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OUsing Remote Control
Poir_t t_Jeret_ote coIitro]to t_Jeinfrared re_:eiveron tile 13_tI)video c_n_rairecorder. l%e remote
_:o_trol]able distarlce is u_ to 1_ fee_ (5 m).
h_francdreceiver
!
Note:
•W_lei_ tJsi13_t_l$ romo|$ coital, make 8LlrOt_lat _J_l_
irff_red receiver o_ DV[3 video canlerMrec_er is _ot
expo_e_ to dire_ sLinli_ht or _ intense light. If the
irff_red receiver is subject to li_j_ s_nger _ 6_e
irff_red light from remote control, the DV[3 video
c_me_re_rd_r c_rmrlotbe ope_|_d by ren1_e cor_rol.
•If there is _m_obs_cle 13etwee_ the romo|e ¢_nVol a_d
ir_d reviver o11I_I] vi_eo _er_'i_o_er,
remote ¢_r_rol m_ _ot 13epo_i_le.
• The E7#13video c_tnlerMrecorder u_e_ the _v_CH_"
renlote con{rol code of Hi_chi VCR_. If_,otl u_e eI_i_:_c_li
VCR, etc. with remo_e c_m_tro[code _et to _VCle_ ", aVCR
placed near the I]VD video c_me r_irecor_er will _1_obe
operated bythe remote control: TOpne_em_tthis, change
the remote co_kol code of the VCF_.
34

VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN
If you operi the I,C.l_rrlOzfitor,you cati mor_ttor subject image on the I,CD screen.
10peri the I,Cl_ rnordior.
The _,CI) monitor has a poriiori where you cati
]lookyour f_rlger.Hook tilef_igerthereto operl
tile rnordion
ORange where the LCD monitor can
be moved
TheI,CDmoz_torcar_beopenedupto
N_pro_drrlately90".
If the I,CI) monitor is operi 9Q",Jtcarl be tilled %¥Jtli
i_]escr_er] dowri as _rio c_]as 90_, arid CgJialso he
Kilted With screeri up arid turned uZ_to ]80 °so the
screen __g3es ill i/'le S_rle dire_[i.lIi g2_ i/'le lens,
if the LED rrlozliior is turned 189" so the screer_
faces Jn the same dk_ection as the ]er_sdur trig
recordir_g, subje_ 1fringe wi]l "also a_pear ir_the
•¢ie_]rld er as a,firror iJrlage Oeftiright reversed).
-rJlt tile I.C/) monitor to adjust its vertical ar]gle so
ihat you can see the screen easHy.
Note:
• if no image apptdae_,on LCD monixor screen, refer 1o
"Check 7" de page 1OH.
• Be elite 1oopera1tile LCD monitor _pproximttXely g0 °
before chaegfng ixsver_cal a_gle.
• DO no[ record fer tt pro[o _getJ tfme wit}lthe LOD monitor
tureed approximately 1_0 _ie close com_xactwilh lhe DVD
vitJeoc_meraireco_er body: Doing this r;o_[d c_Lisefoe
DVD video cameF_/recorder and LOD momli_or to
be_me hot.
(Bottom)
180" i
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CLOSING LCD MONITOR
Be{bre closing _le I.CI) tT_ordtor, be stare to reset it
at right _lgles _o _he _)VI} rid eo camerairecorOer,
Replace *he LCI) monitor or_t_le I)VD video
c_r_mra/recorder wJ*h tile LCD screen {hcir_g
_rI'¢*'_rd tlrlt_l a click is ?leard,
Note:
•Be sLireto return the LCD monitor _t right angl_ to the
[?_D vi_e_ _mer_'reco_Jer 13_o_ closil_ it or
replacin_ it on tho [_'D video c_me_/re_r(Ior with its
screen _cin_ o_tsi_o. If the LeD monet is itlto_, it
_not be close_ _ the [SVD vidoo c_me _ireco_Jon
• If the LeD monitor is not se_rely Iocke_ _ the E_D
vi_e_ c_m_r_'_coK_e _,no im_e will app_r i_ the
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SETTING DATE AND TIME
Setthe curr_r_tdut_ arid time so thut th_ date and tim_you muke ur_cordingcan be recorded co_ly.
ThePollowingprocedurecar_also b_ used to vonectth_date and tim_you huv_ utrou¢_,_t.
Tilt upitJowrl and _o I_ _
right _o sele_, _l_d thSI3
preSS I_/11 tO designate.
I Turn the I]VI) video cart_era/recorder on.
2Press the MEN U button. F _ q
4 q3]t the joystick to right,
The figLire for the month
will be selected,
[The digit that is
highlighted first
depends or_ the date
dTsp]ay fortx_t (set up ir_ Date Mode): The digit
on the left erld of the date display will be first
highlighted.]
Note:
ARer se_dng the f'£_lre for the mol_th, U[tthe joyetickto
right to _eIect the di£it to be _et. If _ p_s foe I_/I I
i_uttona_r selecting the f£_re for _e month, foe
screel_ for ve ri6}il_£ the S_ date will apg_ar in_to_d o[
s61"_l_ for Se_drl_ d_y, _'_r Or tim_.
5_fi]t the joystick to left or
rJgtttto select the digit
you WZ_r]tto set _r]
sequence.
_i]_ tile joystick up or
dowel to select the
r_umber for ctzrrent date/time, m_d ther_ repe_t
step 5to set the cucrer_t date arid time,
Note:
TOstop0air, time set'd=_mi0way,pre_ the • _tte=_.
Alter setfir]g t_]e cur!exit [ _
{late _t_ldt[lne, press tile _t_. _;
the set date will az;pear,
7 Ifthe displayed date and time are correct, use
the joystick to choose *'YES", and tllezl press the
I_/11 button.
_[he date arid time will be set, arid the I]VD
video ca_r]erairecorder will enter the recor_ir_g
£;ause status.
Choosi[_g *NO" w_l restore tile mer_u screen.
Note:
This I_JD viO_ camer_,reco rcJeriac_rporatos a
recha rgeable ha:to _1to storethe da:e aad ame in memo_1.
It _i_ _uilt-in batter-/is _aList_d, the _ato and time will
be rest. TOprevent this, con _ect the AC adap_dcharger
to DVE)vitJeo Callle_recor_er eve t-/3 nlol_th& al_ lea'co
them for _t [east 24 howls with foe [3VD vi_eo ca mere'
reco_Jer turned off: The built-in battery will be Cha_le_.
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CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME
You can select orleof three date display f¢.lrt_ats:t_ont_l/dayiyear, day/mont]liyear or yearit_onthi
da): Associated with the selected date displa3; the tittle display fbl_nat will also char_ge as fo]lows:
M!D_{ 5:00PM
9/30/2004
17:00
DIMP{ 30_312004
PMS:00
Y/MID 2004/8_'30
Press tile MENU button,
The ]r]enu screen will appear,
2Use thejovst [ck to choose
"I)ateM,._de ° or, t],e I_ 11
"Date Setup ° _rlerla I_I
screen, and then press ] _ ]
The optJorls wJl] appear
on t]_e£[ght of "l)ate Mud e": rile _ mark will be
attached to t2]e currently selected option,
3use the joystick to select
tile desired date display
format, a_d then press
tile _/11 button,
• he t_leIl_l s_reell _OF
setting date will be
restored, arid the "])ate Mode ° has been
changed as you desig_ated,
4 Presst2]eMENU button to switch off the menu
s_feeIL
Note:
if the date display format has been changed, the display
_orm_ d_n_£ playback _s well as dudn_£re_rdin_ will
also be cha _ge¢_(see pa£e 52).
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Setting Up the Battery
The DZ-BP14S batt(!ry provid(!d with this DVD video camomirecotzfer has not bce¢_char,qcd at purchase
time: Charge it befo_ usir_ the DVD video cemera/_oorder.
Note:
•Be sate to ase the DZ-_F'148, DZ-BP14SW (epiiona]) ba_py for the @_tDvi0eo ¢amer_'recor0er: Using oiher
ba_ri_ ¢oald cause the [3_2E) video came_recorder to malflJ notion, or resuit i_ fire.
• Be _are to ase the DZ_h.C-_1 AC adaptor/charger to cha_e the battery: _Jsing other ¢har£er$ could cause eleckic
_hock or fl_.
•Char£e the I_attery at temperatares of 50 __6_F (I 0_30_0}.
• If the CHARGK indicator does nof lighi when lhe AC adaptorichar£er is pl_g_ed i_to AC outlet, _l_plu_ it ITem the AC
eLitl_, wait a few momeof_, al_b lhel_ plag it into the AC o_itot a_ai_. If the C_ARGE il_bicafor slill _ees nei li_hi, the
AC adaptoecharger may be faul_ Unplug it kern the AC eLitletan_ _ns_it yo_r _eale_
•The AC adar_ericha q=3er can be _ed around the _rld. An h.C pl_ adapter i_ reqa[reb [_ _eme foreigl_ _ _ki_. If
_ i_eed one, p_rchase it from yo_r local electro _[cs d[t_lr[bLrcon
I\C 200-240V
AC Pl_g Adaptor (not s_pp]ied)
CHARGING BATTERY
Use _Iie provided AC adaptericllarger _o char'ge
t_e batter):
1Co_ec_ the power cable to AC adapter/
charger.
2Plug the power cable i{_to AC outlet.
Tfle CHARGP kldicator on AG adapter/
charger will l[ghL
3A_tacl_ the batteq¢ to AC adapter/charger,
Note:
When chargin_ a I_a_te_1,anplu_ the DC powe_ ¢_ K_I_om
the _C e;itp;it jack er_AC a_aptor..'charge_
POWER CHARGE
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/I) Battery charged status
Yoa can f_rldi.lut t_lecharged status of'batteP¢,by cSeckJxlgtile CHARC P_xldicatoro_ AC adapter/charger"
t_i_!!_iili___ _i___ _i!i_!!_;_!l _i_¸!e__E:i_ai_ i_i_1
During charge Lit
Note:
See _Tro_bleshootr_g _ on pa£e 172 whel_ the CHARGE in_icatar blinks.
eReference for time required to charge battery (at approx, 25_C):
Approx. [65 rr_rlute_
q_le chat'ge time will vat 3, deper_dirlg i.lrl the rem_Srlklg power level of battery.
ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
1 _Jt the batter€ to the battery attachme_t
platform on this DVI) video canerairecorder
arid _ltde tt upward urlt[1 a click is heard.
Note:
• Make sure thai the battePy is in the _rrsci orientation.
• Make sure th_ ibe battery i_ securely atlacheb:
[_completa attachn_ent coul_ 6a_se the barry to tall,
re_lti_g il_ _ama£e,
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REMOVING BATTERY
After using the I)VD vJdeo camera/recorder, remove the battery from it.
1Slide t_leBATI_EI_YbJbCT switch otRhe bottom
of DVD video camera/recorder, a_d hold it.
2Slide t_Jebatter), downward to remove Jr,
Note:
• For sa_, be sate to turn the E_¢DVideo cameroi
recorcJer off be'fore attach)rig or removing ihe be_ry.
• Be cars4JI _oi to drop the remo'_ed battaq¢
• lithe batter-/remai_ altached, mince level c_rrent will
flow 6,_e_ if lhe E_¢E)video camer_'recor_Jer is o_, and
the batter-/will _i_charge,
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eContinuously recordable time with
fully charged battery {with no zoom
operation, etc,)
See the _bl]owirlg table as a re_erence _br h_w lo_lg
theDVI]videocmrlerairecorderc_ico_ltinuously
be used with affu]lycharged battery:
ForDZ-MV550A
KI-RA_t Whsn using
Viot_,l_llderapprox 1l-0 I]qiil
Whsn using
LCD ncnitcr 8pprox 120 rain
=INE When using
vi_lld_r approx la0 rain approx 13_ rain
When using
LCD ncnitcr approx 120 mill approx 115 rail]
STD When using
vLm_d_llder approx 18_ rain approx 180 rain
When using
LCD ncnitcr approx 135 rain approx 130 rain
_PGM"_ Whsn using
vLm_d_lld_r approx 13_ mill
When using
LCD ncnitcr approx 115 rain
For DZ-MV580A
_IRA _I When using
vLm_.,'finder _pprox 130 rain
When using
LCO n_nit_r approx 110 rain
:INE Whsn using
vi_nder approx 130 rain approx 12b rain
Whsn using
LCO n_nit_r approx 110 rain approx 10b rain
STD When using
vi_nder approx lbO rnin approx lZ-b rnin
When using
LCO nCnit_r approx 12b rain approx 120 rain
_PCM% When using
vLm_.,'finder approx 12b rain
When using
LCO n_nit_r approx 10b rain
]'he reference for how long the DVD video
camera/recorder can actually be used will
be approx, 1/2 to 1t3 of the above time:
The conti_mous]y reco_dable time of I]VI] video
cafflerair t_corder _n th_ ]e__ L_.b]t_ shows th_ tit_it_
availablewllerlthel]VDvkteocat_iera/recorderis
ir_ the recording mode without us[r_g ar_y other
fuxmtior_ after record_rlg is started, In _ctual
recordir_g, the baitery will discharge 2_3 Umes
faster tharl this reference, sirlce the I_;C buttorl arid
ZOOm are beir_g operated, m_d playback is
perfbrmed. Asstune that the actually recordab]e
t_rle witJ_ a fidly charged batteq is betweerl [/2
and 1/3 of the above tithe, mid prepare er_ough
batter'Les to allow for the t[t_e you are plarmirlg to
record or] the I]VI] video camera/recorder,
The contir3uous]y recordab]e t_r3e may be less
deperldirlg on the corlditJons wheri the D_t D rid eo
camera/recorder fs used Of recordirlg arid
recordir_g pause are repe_ted at short _rltem, als,
etc.).
Note that the battery discharges faster In cold
places.
eThe time taken for charging the
battery is 165 minutes at 77_F
(25"C).
Note:
•See pa£e 17_ wherl cha_[ng ]_ I_0| poz,s]ble.
•The ¢J_a_le _]111ew[ll v_P_,¢Jepel_rJ]l_£On the 13artery
remainin_ level.
•DLir[n_ and alter 6h_in_, the 13a_et-twill be w_rm, 13_|
thi_ does nol iadicate a radii.
• A battery cannol be cha_ed while the DC power _rd i_
c_nnected tothe _30 OLdpLItjack Of/\C ada_erichar£er:
U_p[Lig the DC power cord when 6h_r£in£ a13at_er_
•Char£e the battery _ ambiea|temperature 50OF_ _8_F
(10°C to _0_C): Cha_lin_a altemperac_res olherlhan thi_
renge _10 danla£e the 13atcer_
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BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR
WhezI the battery isused to power the ])V I)video caJrlerairecorder, tile battery remairfing level @pears
in the vtewl_lder or oil the I,CI) screeIi as follows:
Fa[ly cha_ed • _Jeal_ elllJ_
(B[ie_)
Note:
The remaiMng level indfc_or =_" may be dfsplay_ for an extet_tJed period, at_tJ"*"- "Or =_ "may be displayed
for _ shorter pedotL
EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY
Charge battery immediately before using DVD
video eamerafrecorder:
"[he battery wi]] slightly disc_large even if it Ts
detached fro_rl the I)V] ) video camera/recorder, If
the battery is ]eft attached to I)VI) video cartiera/
recorder, it will constune aslight arnoar_t of power,
"[here_bre, tt is recorr_rlended that you cha_e the
battery shortly before using the I)VI) video
car_iera/recorder, usually on the d_y beff._re you
plati to use it,
However, si:lee the battery used tbr th_s I)X'I)
video camerair_corder is free fro]r] tile rZlemory
et?ect, you d o not need to coznpletety d_scharge the
bakery betbre charging it,
When not using the DVD video camera/
recover for an extended period:
I'_is recorr_rlended that you fu]l'¢ charge the
battery once ayear, attach it to I)Xq ) video
car_iera/recorder and use it up; then rer_iove the
battery and store it in a cool place ag_n.
Store in cool, dark place:
When you are r_ot us_lg the I)X'D video ca_nerai
recorder, remove the battery arid store it izi a cool,
dark place. K'you store [t in a place where the
temperature is high, tile battery ]i_e ",¥_1] be
shorter_ed, Be espedal]y st_e riot to store the
battery in ar_ er_vironmezit (in adosed ve?ficle)
over 1400t' (G0"C}: Neg]ectirig this could dar_iage
the batteD_ Also, do not store tile battery irl a place
wttich is too cold, such as Jzl a refhgerator: I)oirJg
so cold d cause cor_deIJsat_on wheri using the I)_I )
video caxnerairecorder with the batteP¢.
Batter,/life:
The batteP¢ life varies greatly deperldirlg orl tile
ar_tbiezit envimzimerit and how often the OVI )
video camera/recorder is used. ]fthe usable ti_rJe
of OVD video camera/recorder with a ftdty
charged batter_y _s rJoticeably s?Jort, the battery is
probably dead: Purchase anew ozie.
Power save and discharge of battery:
_t is recornrtiended 91at you turn the I)VI) video
camera/recorder offirJ stat_s other tharJ
recordislg, sislce evezl d uririg recordklg pause
battery power is consuJrJ_d at fl'J_sarne level as
d urklg recordislg.
If, when you specit)'l_ower Save On, the recordirlg
pause status cozttixzues fbr @proxknately 5
zzdzItttes, file OVI] video camera/recorder will
au_orrlatic_ 1_¢tu_l Off.
"fo set or release power save, see "Tuz'rJJxlg I)VD
Video Camera/Recorder Off'Aatorrmtica/ly
0_ower Save)" 011page 202.
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USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
tksrecommended t]_t yo u use tile AC ada_ter/cha_ger to power t_le I)V_) v_deo camera/recorder from
household AC outle_ when you per fi.lrm sett [rigs on JLplay back or edit JJrl,_ges, or use J_it_doI.lrs.
Note:
Beslateto L_sethe specifie_ ACa_apiegcJ_ar_er(DZ_ACS_I)to powerihe _JD vi_eocamer"o/recorder.Usim_oiherAC
adapter/c_ar_e_ c_uldcauseelectric shock:or resultim_fre,
Conneg_the power cable _oAC adatJter/
cringer.
2Plug the power cab]e it_to AC outlet.
3 ,, ugone end of 13C power cord it_o _he DC
outtJut jack on AC adapteric?_arger.
4A_tac?__he other et_g of DC power cord to t_e
battery a_tachment platform ot_ 13VI) video
_ er_/r_order.
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Inserting and Removing Disc
INSERTING DISC
'1 Press down the I)_SCF,_F,CT btt_or* once and
release it,
A few red, hems 'afterthe ACCESS/PC
i_dicator b] treks,t}_ecover of disc ixtsertior*
block will oper_s/Jg?_tl>
2ce ,dyope,* the cover by h_ld ur*tJlit stops.
3k_sert the disc, {nRound I)VI) Ho]der, {nto the
disc guide ur_til it stops.
Note that the recording/playback surface of
disc txiust face the ir_side of_)VI} video camera/
recorder. The orientation _br tr_serting the disc
i_to tile disc guide is also predetermi_ed: I,dad
tile disc correctly, refer_irig to tile }_gurebelow,
DISC EJECT
b_tion
Disc C_fver
V
PUSH CLOSE
portion
• The disc_posed porliolnmu_t faceinDe same
dire_'dolnas {he le_s,_s shoc#nilnflg_ure.
• The re_ordi_g_1_back sidem_ facethe inside
(_.*D viaeo ca me ra!r_co_aeO.
Disc
g_ide
Correct h_correct
orien{_Uon orierr_{ion
la_rre_ oriea{_fioi_
Push tile section marked "PUSH CI,OSE" on
tile cover of d{sc {nsertio_ block, to close the
cover.
5 Turf tl e I]VI] v'deo c_r era/recorder or
{._ VII]EO or L5 PHO'FO]
When q)lSC ACCPSS" disappears, the I]VD
v{deo (:&tIierairecorder TSready for recordi_]g.
/)Identifying recording/playback
sides of disc:
Single sided disc: "SIDE A"mark
fhe record{rig/playback sid e
ks opposite _ tile pointed
label,
Double-slded dls_:
The recording/playback side
of "S_I_E A" LSopposite to the
"S_I_E A _ _r_arked side,
The recording/playback side The opposite _i_e is
of "S_I}E H" is t)le "SII)E A" the "SIDE A"
marked side. recordin_/playt_¢k
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Note:
*Disc e._Iill70t _e tinsel _EKIOr rI_mc_,'_ L,iiTle$__'tchar_ed
barry or AC _dal_erlehar_er is con aeotag 1_ the DVD
video CallleF_c_r_e_
,If a _ischar_ed bakery is _sed, the dfs¢ cal_not I_e
il_$erted or renloved: C_m_eot aCharge_ i3a_e rg orAC
_daptericharger _ the [:Tv_Dvideo c_me_ire_rde_
* See page _ _r how [o set disc in _O_l_d DVD Holde_
,If there is some _el0y be_re re_rding s_rts, refer to
"Check 4" on page 163.
* The _is¢ f_seriio_ Odel_tatfen is p_etermil_ed: Forcibly
il_$e_J_g _ disc i_ wrong orie_t_gOl_ c_ld _m_'_le the
DVD video CallleF_c_r_e r or h_oLl_dDVD Heifer of
_isc.
*If the disc fs _oi correctly inselte_, the ¢_ver will not
Close. Never try to _ib[y close the ¢_ver: This COLI[_
cause _amage. Refnser_ the disc pr_perl_
*If asi_g[_sid_ disc is f_ser_ed il_l_DVD video CallleF_
feces'Jet with the prfnie(I I_be[ _cf_g the inside, al_ error
message win appea_ Rem_e the disc _d _il_$er tft
wi_h i_s rec_r_il_g_layback si_e _cfng the inside. See
"Trouble Mes,sages ° ol_ page 165.
* _h_ using doublg-_id_d disc
Rec_rdiag is possible ol_ I_othsides of ag_ble_side_
_i$c. However, when _r_i_g or p[_ack o_ one si_e
is fil_ishag, rec_rdf_g or playback will a_ move
_Lliomagc_lly to the _her si_e. Remove the _isc o_o_
from the [2h_Dvideo CallleF_c_r_er, t_n__er the _is¢
il_ h_o__d DVD _older an_ insert ft ag_il_ for _gn_ed
OWhen using brand-new DVD-R disc
_ecogrfit]on of the disc will
start.
The Jnessageos on the r_ght
wJl] appear irI seqLlerlCe by
pre_ixlg the I_/11 btt_OlI
be_een t_mssages.
When recording on
this DVD video
camera!recorder:
_;.a_ t 3s;
:wind,
_Vhe_l final message
"_orma_ _he disc now7"
appears, choose "YES" and
_llen press _lle k/ll b uttI.lxl.
The d_sc will be
automatically forrtla_ted,
Whe_l fom_iattirlg is
corr p e_e " )V )- _ disc F
Video rr,,.;de caz,rlot be' /
changed" w_l] appear {see / I _0,_ _'°d',_n:_'_
page _69): pre_ the _1o |]
btttto_i to erase _1i_fflessag_. /
Once fbnrlatted, a I)VI)-I_ Lt_
disc can no longer be
changed _o a disc for PC, everI if it flas not beex_
recortled on this I)_¢D video camera/recorder.
Note:
See page 96 lot movie q_ality mode.
When recording data from PC:
While the above messages are being d_sp]ayed,
pre_ the • button, or when message _Fort_iatthe
disc now'? _ appears, choose "NO" arid then press
the kill buttozL
Howevec,[f"data from PChasnot yet been
recorded, the d_sccan be made usable on this I)_¢I)
video camera/recorder, Wheri insertirlg the disc
into this DVO video ca_rlerairecorder, the same
message will appear: Ifyou wis?_to use it on this
I)VD video c_r_erairecorder, choose "YES%
Note:
DO I_O[f_ifialize a disc On which ye_ wish to recor_ _aM
c_atecJ using the applic_en (MyDVD) of PC.
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REMOVING DISC
1Set tile power switch to
"1_0_'_3_ OF}<_ to turri tile
I)VD video caTnerai
recorder off,
2 I_ressdowrithe I)ISC ?:JggI
buttori once and release it.
[r] a ]nettler]t, tile cover of
disc irisert[ozl block will
open slight]): I
3 CerJflyopezlthe cover unt_
it stops.
Whezl the cover is fully
open, tile dTsc will slightly
come oLit _offl t_J_ Ofso
guide, arid stop.
Note:
•I%'onafter the 12¢DvMeocamera/recorderi$ h_rnedon,
the disc¢_-{abe removed _nles$rtis inrecording _latu&
Holddown the DISC EdECT Puttot_for apof_cdmace[y2
se_t_ds, a_d _en release it to removethe disc. (The
DISC E,IECTindicatoron the LCD screeawill dlink.) Itis
recommended that yo_ tufa the E_]Dvideocamera/
recorderoffde'forerasertin£or removrngdiscto pr-_'ent
misoperalion.
•DOnotremovethe battery ordi*co aneotthe AC adapter,,'
charger during removal of the discor untilpcweri*
completelytL,rned Off:IfyeL,de, the disc ¢o,_r will not
e_en.ftthishappens,rea_ theda_er,,orAC
ada_er/charger, pushdowa the DISC EJECTb_r¢_on
tdace,and then release it.
• De not inserta aylhin_ other than the _ on DVl3_'\M er
1_43-Rdiscintothe di*c ia*ertieab_e¢K:Doin_SO_uld
CaL_$e tll_lf_trl_ie rl$.
• 8el the power_ilch to "POWI_NOFF" le turnthe_D
video canler4_'reco _e rofit
• When inser_rlg or remOVil_£ the disc, be C_r_LII rlel _0
touch theiasideofI_D videocamera!recorder
(e,pedally, the len* of I_er pickup_see"lerminologyL
R160}).A[$O,BE_IJRE NOTto look rotothe lens inla$er
pick_p: Doingso coulddama£e }'our eye*ight.
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Inserting and Removing Card
1Tuz_l tile I]VD video camera/recorder off,
2Open the cover of card
insertkm b]ock,
RemovJxlg Card:
]_ls]l the (_erl_erof (_ard
edge.
Tile cared wi]l come out
so t_lat it c_l be he]d by
fir_gers,
3InsertLag Card:
Insert ca_J with its
termin'_] inward until it
locks.
/I
€'1' Close tile cover of card
_nsertior_ block,
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This s ec_ot_ f_:plains about t_cotdit_g of movies arid sffll images, arid also basic se_fft_gs on DVD video
cBm6r_ltvgcot1_
!
Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/Recorder
TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ON AND OFF
W_ffle holding do_l the gray button a_ the cen_er
of power switch, set the switch according to each
recording far,crOon:
Set to "L_ PHOTO":
To record st]l] o_1 I)_¢D -
RAM dTsc
Set to "i_ VIDEO":
T_ record rr_e on I_I )-
RAM or I)VD-R disc
Set to "OFF":
_le I)VI) video c_nerai
recorder w_ll turn off.
Set to "_ PHOTO":
To record still o:l SD
m_fflO_f _d or
Mu]tiMediaCard
P_wor ON status
Duririg playback, set tile power switch to "ll
VII )EO _or "_ PHOTO" when usirig dTsc, or set it
to "_ PHOTO" wherl using card.
qurri tileswitdl while floldirIg dowrl tilegr_¢
button at the center of switch.
NOto:
•O_ce _tl ttlrn the DVD video c_me_ire_rder on tolet
itrecogl_ize the disc, you cal_im mediately r_coK_Orplay
b3ck by tur_i_g the DVD video C3mer3ir_co_er On
agai_ (_I_AM), HC_G if you r_mov_ the _is¢,
r_place i|, orif the d_ chanties _f_er power i_ _ r _ed o_,
itwill _k_ _ome finl_ _orth_ [_VDvi_eo _,_mera/rec_rd_r
to st3rt I_c3_e i| m_t _cogl_ize the disc _i_ (s_e
page I _3).
• O_ce yo_ have r_coK_edol_ [_VD_R disc _l_d the _is¢ is
I_f_in [_VD vi_eo canle_rd_G yo_ ¢a_ inlm_diat_[y
s_ r_cordin_] whe_ t_rnin_] th_ DVD vi_eo camera/
r_co_er on as_ time (DVD-R disc).
•Itwill _k_ some tinle _r the I_D video canl_ra/_cord_r
to display the Disc i_vig_tio_ scJeel_ a_er power is
tomed oa.
•If yo_ turn the [_VD vi_eo c_me_ir_corder On, th_
ACCESS indicator will [il]h|or b[il_kto show th_the £A!D
vi_e¢ canl_ra/re_cr_r i_ r_co_nizi_g th_ disc Or card:
Du ringthis time, nooperation, such _re_:crdi_g, ca_ I_e
performed.
A_ler s_veml sect ads, the ACCE88 i_icator will go
Out,a_d Operating th_ DVD vi_eo c3mer_reccr_er will
be possible,
[ftheACCESSiadica:or_oesnotgoou|,_rto_Check
4_on paste 163.
CARD ACCES_
ir_di_or
ACCEde/PC
ir_di_or
Pc_ver_vitoh
• Whe_ _he[_ID vitJe0c_mer_re_rder islt_r_ o _,the
self-tJi_gnosisf_nC'do_nwillwork a_ntJa 111_g_ m_y
_pp_ I_thi_case, _r to _ro_ble M_,_g_" o
page 165 ai_tJtakec_rrecfi_eaction,
•While theACCESS..,I_CorCARD ACCESS intJicatorislit
Or_li_Id_g,¢Jo_otviol_i_t[yopen or closethe LCD
mo_ito_
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Recording Movie
li
_,_^"f3 * IrTs_rt a roc._rdablo DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into _lis DVD rid €._ c,amor-WBefore You
F'res$ii_g F_EC
once will Star_
re_ling;
pre_i_ it
once again will
to mporarily
stop re_ling.
ACCESSIPC
rndi_or
_r _iteh
1Tu:_ t) e I]VD _mrt era/recorder or.
Set the power switch to "l_ V] I] EO" "_oturn the
DV]) video cmnerairecorder om
Alter the ACCESS/PC i_dicator goes out,
pe_orm tl_e s_sequer_ oper_ioIl:
2Check the subjecton the screen(viewfir_der or
i,C]Z},
If us_r_g the vteWfLrlder, ptLll tt out,
3Press the I{PC button.
Th_ 11 I1" rr_k _rlth_ vte_Lrldt_r or Ozl_ht_LCI]
screen will char_ge to the tl R_¢" trek, and
!_co!_ilig _,¥Jl]staFt,
Durirlg recordJs_g, the recording ir*dieator on
the front of I]V] ) v[deo card,era/recorder ",_il]
light
Presst[_g [_EC agoJn durk_g recording w[ll set
the ])VD video camera/recorder to the
reco_di_g pause statvs,
•Se_tnd is recerded _o111_e $_reo m]ctophOl3e oll the
Imt_t of [_}D vir_ee ¢_me_re_rder: T_Ke _re fern this
microphe r_e [8 RUOfblOC._e_.
• YOLI¢_1_pre_S Ule REC bLl_t_0i_immedi_|ely _er the
DV_ video ¢_il_er_'_cer_er e_l_r_ the re_lirlg p_Lise
_t_h_8, b_ _le further re_rd[ng _1 be ullage while
"[31_C ACCE88" is _ein_ displayed.
Re_rdin_ will _tar_ _ffer the moss_e ¢Ji_,_ppe_.
• De not tLirn pc_.*..oroff while il_et,_ge "_l_C ACCESS" [_
_ebg di_playorJ.
• _ke _re _ power i_ r_o_irr0_rr_g_ed while the
ACCE88/PC i_¢Jic_er i_ blinking.
•The minimum rl_rdab[e time Ofmovie [_ _pp_m3_ly
3_r_ds.
• _ee pa_e 103 for s_i_g Of Record LE_ (re_rdbg
i_dic_e 00_/Off.
• For v_r[e_s fu nc_[er_savailable _r[_lg recofdin_, _ee
"S_i_l_ Up C_il_e_a F_nc_on_" on pa_e 90.
• Hi_achi ¢_r_no_be reSl'_ r_sible for video _r_d _utJio _ot
_i_i_ot be rl_,_rde_ or etJite_ because Of3ny _efe¢_.
•The power Switc_ ¢_r_be eh_i_ed over _i_ du_i_
_ce _Jii_, b_| the epe_',_ie r_will not be eh_i_ged.
• E3¢._ time the DV[_ v[tJeo _il_era/r_cer_er ei_r_ Ule
_cer_i_g p_e _ta_, _e ce_oter ¢Ji_pk_ywill _e r_et
to _:00:00 ".
• When usin_ £t,}l_ R di$¢, de i_ot perform the folI_ving, or
dat3 er_the _is¢ may r_ be read:
_Jsir_g_no_er device, doing _ddifio_l re_rding on
_I_R ¢Ji_,¢receded er_ _i_ _D video _me_ai
r_rder
_Jsi_g _i_ [_1] video c_me_recemer, €_ei_
adrJi_ional recording on _}I_R di8¢ recer_ed on
aide,her devi_
It i8 re_mme_ded U_t y_t_ s_ the LOCK _¢i_h Io d_
it_ the I_) Io pr_#ent the power _*_it_ in _e "l_
VII_EO" pesitioe _rom _eei_er_ny reeving to"L)
_HOTO".
4Whet] recordtr]g is f_]shed, tur_t the ])V]]
video car_ierairecorder off
Note:
•_ee =Check I"on p_'_leI_3 when re_rd[ng movie isnot
possible.
• 8oe "Check 4_oi_p_e I_3 ifittake_ _eme fime i_ofore
reee_'Jii_ispossible.
• _ee "Che¢_ 5"o_ p_ge I(_4ifthe DV13 vi_eo cai1_e_'
rece_fJerdoes i_otoperate.
• _ee p3_e 52 fore _c.4eei_[nfon1_[e_ dispk'_Z
• Itis_i1_men_od _t TIOLI_e DV13_I_ discfrom
which re_rded cen_nt_ can be del_ed.
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Recording Stills
t,tete:
Recordk_ of still images is po_ibi¢ ON I}J D-RAI'¢I disc
ai_tJc_rd.
ACCESS/PC CARD
iedic_lor ACCESS
_ il_di_for
Pc_er *witch
1Tu_l t21eDVI) car_iera/recorder on.
When tusing DVI}-RAM disc:
Set tile _ower switch to "LJ PHOTO",
_Vliezl tksing card:
Set tile _ower switch to "_ PHOTO",
After t2_eACCESS indicator goes out, _erfort_i
tile subsequent operation:
2Check t2_esubject on tile screeri (view_ind er or
I,CD).
3Press tile REC buttori.
The I]VI] video cartierairecorder
auto]naticaHy _bcuses on tile subject at tile
center of'screen (when auto focus is se]ectedL
The screen w_ll be black, and then tile recorded
still wi]l be disp]ayed, Wheri tile _011 _ t_Iark
appears, you c_i proceed w_tii the next
recordirig; while "])]SC ACCESS" or "CARD
ACCESS" ksbeing dksp]ayed, you CaIrIot
proceed ",¥_tiithe next reci.lrdirig.
4Set the _ower switch to `POWPR OF?" to tuz_l
tile D_I_ video camera/recorder off,
Turn power off orRy after rne_age "])]SC
ACCP SS" disappears,
Note:
*See "SIZE ?d_lD QUALITY OF PHOTOS" ONpage 30 for
tJet_ils of photos 0N card.
,See "Check 2" oe p_ge 1_3 if recordieg phoxos is co|
bossil_lo.
*Shake of the DVD video camera/recorder may ¢_se
biLiri_ recorded image.
*Whe_ hoidi_ th8/_VD vidso c_meraire_rdsr for
recording, grasp it securely with both h_ads.
*Whe_ recording with higher zoom m_tg_if'catio_, i| is
recommended that _ sec_ re the/_VD video camera/
recorder o_ a _i_od.
*DO i_of o_r'ate the power sw_ch or remove the ¢_rd
while the ACCESSiPC or CARD ACClZSS iedic_a_ori_ lit
or biii_ki_: Doing _o rosy d_tm_t_ethe ¢_rd Or the _[a
ON¢_rd.
*With DZ-blVS_0A, the rai_e of scre_ i_ which
recordin_ is possii_le will bo _iffereat for movie _ed _11.
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Compensating for Backlight
mmaimammm
Tfle backl_gflt correctioxl k:orl w_l] at_pear,
Not_:
•Pr@s_rngthe _LC i_Li_n wrll _It@rn_|e be_veen
backligh| se_ing between on _nd off.
• The bac_.{i_ht se_i_l wil{ automaticafly returr_to "of_
when the Ct!l_ video _r_er_,reco_er i_ t_me_ Off.
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On-Screen Information
Vudous types of lrfformation will appeur lr_ the viewfi/tder or o/_ the LCD screen dudr_g r(_cot_#_tg.
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING
See the {_e:,'tpage for dermis.
[] 7. r_icrophonefilter
[] _. 16:gmode
9. Video fl_sh
_0. Self-timer
_2. Recordin_ls_'_|us
I'_ov{e recor_Jit_g
time
diS. Remeinit_ sp_ce
on disc,'card
b_ry {evel
densityofL013
_¢r_e _ or Vo{_me
C_rren_da_e/_me
The above screet_ is _n ex3mp{e fQr ex]_lat_atJot_:
I1 is dif_ret_t from the actual displa't.
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I. Recording mode (K 49, 58, 88)
l(g : Mov_
_l_ : IZ,_tum_ bqmt sl;t_ (fie_d)
2. ProgramAE (only hlmovlerecordlngmode)
_.0a)
No disp]a); Au|o
: Spo_tv
[] : SpolLt_h_
: S_i_d & Snow
: I,ow _,ig_
3. _%iie balance (P.Ol)
No display: Au|o
: Sel
¢,_t : Outdoor
_OJ : Indoor]
: IndoorZ
4. Ele_ronic _mage stab_zer (EIS) *1 (P.93)
No dis)_]a); 10S OFI:
{{l) : IrIS ON
5. MmluaT fooas (P.71)
No display: Au|o;_
m : (display in 3!nglish or (_'_Ilil!I):
Mariual focus
[] : (display iri i_t_h or _V_rO:
Mariual focus
[] : (display in Spanish): M_mal focus
_. _cl{llghi compens_llon (P,51)
No dis]_la): I_a¢ld_ghl _;ompt_sa[i_ OFF
[] : I_acld_ghl _ompu_sa_ion ON
7. Mkrophone _lter (mdy in movie re_ording
m_le) (e.a3)
N_ display: Mk:ropho_c fil_ur OFF
[] : M_c_'opho_c filler ON
8. 16:0 mode*Z (E04)
No disp]a): 1_:9 mode OFF
[] : 1_:9 mode ON
9. _,Sdeo fl_sh _ [when Video Flash (sold
s_par_tel_) _satt_d] _nly m st_lrecording
nw_e} _.75)
No display,: I_l_L_ L_Ehlautomatically
: AIv,_ays cm_L__gh_
10.Se]f4imer (only in sd]] rec_gr¢_ mode) (P.O0)
No disphb: Seli_fim_: O]'F
_) :Sd_ttim_: ON (t:o_t _sfrom I0
SCCJOYI_S)
11 .Exter_fl Input (P,$8)
IN : AV _r_put
12.Rec_rdlng status
_R_¢ : Dur_g rt_cording
I_11 :Dur_g rt_cording pauz_z
No displa) *_
13.Zoom (P.56)
W_T
_ )tgi|_l Zoom: Oi_
W' '"'T
_)tgital Zoom: 40×)
W' '"'T
0 ][gitalZoom: 505_ 0]Z-MV55OA),
240x (I)Z-MV580A), o_ in movie
,vco_g modu)
14.DisdCard t_e
ONI_M : DVI)-RAM
O_ : DVI)-R
II_II_FZI_IN: DVI)-RAM (v_,ri|c-pl_)tcctcd)
: DVI)-R t_c _ready firi_cd on I)_
DVI) vk_o caz_rail_co_cr
O : DVI)-R tFu_cI_l_,_d ori a device
_ler thml g_h; I)VD vk_o ca_rai
• : SD mclr_ry cmd or
Mul_McdiaC_d
€IVil : L_ked SD _ncmo_ c_d
No display .5
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15. Movie rec_rdhtg qtt_ty
_only when using disc) _._6)
XTRA : I_i qu_lltly (tlrfiy when using ] )V] )-
I,FCM : i_[ _ludio qualiiy (orfiy wh_l using
I)VI)-R dia:)
I(INE :IItgh qualiiy
S'II) : $_alld_lid quali_y
16.Rernai_tg spac€ on disc/t_ti _
Ii_lUt_ dU_T_g Tnovi(_
:_oltli:ig
RI_2V__L,X_8 : Numbs' of I_l:_Iil_il_g
17.Remai_g battery level {E42)
Still recording qu_li_
(only when using card) (P.97) r- /
FINE :I{igh quali_y _
NOR]V_ : Sta_ldaid qu_t]_ty _-(Iow _ma_zlg chal_go)
ECO :Numl_' of z_o_]al)le _lil_ _
)_l_ortlizfad 18._ghtne_s/Color tiensiCy ofLCD $twcen or
Volume _P. Sg, 101)
-r"'r'-q+:
3_e volume can I_, adjusted duri:_g c__t_'ll_
i:_pu_ mId playl_ick,
"1 El8 ¢a_01 be uset_ whe_3re_rdi_g $ii115O_ DZ-MVSBOA.
*2 Not t_isplayed on D_IV]VS_A. Di_play_l oa DZ-MV_80A only whea _ E)VD_RAI_I t_is¢ is usetJ in Ihe movie
reco _il_ motto.
*3 Not t_isplayed on D_'550A.
*4 When i_o di$¢ or card is i_ the E)VE)vit_o ¢_morMrc_:ler, Or tJi$¢ h_ i_ot _i _:eel_i_iti_liz_:l, awrite_prote_t_
di8¢ Or [ock_:l card, or _ t_is¢ or ¢a_ wiU_i_o remaining Spa€o, h_$ b_ il_$e_d.
*_ When a tJi$¢ or card _ ¢al_oi bo u$cd il_ this DVD video ¢_mora/rc_:ler i_ i_$er_otJ
*6 NO remaining time Or i_umber will _:edisplayod with _prote_tet_ disc or locked card, or f'_alized 13VI3_Rdisc.
*7 h_XTRA mode, possible recording _me m_ be Iol_er than Ihe tJi_p[ayet_ time.
*_ The displayed _um_:er Of record_:[e 8_[1_ is for reierel_r_: Thi_ numbor may _01 t_cr_se, depending o_ the
rec¢ _il_ ¢ondilion_ 0_ot di_p[ay_ with _ DVD_R t_i_¢}.
eSwitching the information display mode
You ca_ switch the display J:]ode of o_sccee_ i_ffort_al_o_:
3he full a_ld mb_rnum display modes w_ll alteri_ale,
• Full display l]_ode: Ati D,f_es of: _rffbrmation will appear,
•Minimum t_splay mode The recordir]g]:]ode (see _ o:] _age
52) and zecord_ng status (see 12 on page 52) will appear, ]fl_]e
I)VI) video cameraizecoz_er ?]aswar_lii_g i:]fi.lr t_alioi_, a wari_[ng t_mssage witi @pear,
l,lete:
The DVD videocarner_,rer_or_Jerdoe_ nolrecordthe da_eaad time_s a parlof image.H_r,,o r,thisinformaUo_d_dng
nec_rdingwilli_ereco_etJwilhimage a_ datawhich can i_eChecked oa E)i_¢N_vig_tion8¢neei_dLirin_p[_yi_acK(_ee
=[i_forrn_ionE)ispl_yDuringF%_yi_acK_on p_e 62).
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$Display when recording an image of yourself
When _ci.l_irlg with the I,CI) screen faciIig tile stone direction as tile lens,
the o_eratirlg status wJl] appe_, and iri _ddit]ori, tlle battery remairliIig level
will blirLk wllen the battery has Mmost rio _m_ning dlarge,
l_le foEowiIig operatirlg statu_ irldicator will light or b[irlk to give warning
rne_age to Llser,_[he rne_age c_l be checked wheri returning the I,CI)
morfitor [80 _to the ori#nal status frown the status in wllk:_] the I,CI) screen
was facing the s_ne dire_ k.ln as the lens, )
No wam_ngitx_e_ssage (see page 52) w]E _pear when recordklg with tlle _,CD screen facklg the sa_ne
direc_k.ln as the lens,
]xJstead, the fi.llli.lw]ng screen display symbols will blkLk to inform you of the operatiori status of I)VI)
video camera/recorder,
When the I,CI ) _non]tor is turrled 180° from the pi.ls]tion with the I ,C]) screen facing the same dire_ k.ln
as the lens, the warning/message caIi be c?_ecked,
• A wrile-protected disc is Ioa_e_.
• A locked car_ is Ioade_.
•An atter_pt to r_cord a stillisb_ing made with a
O DVD-R disc _s_d.
•An unusable _is¢ is loaded.
•• Th_ _maining capacity on_isci_ approaching 0.
• Th_ rer_aining capacity on _is¢ or Car_ i_
approaching 0.
110 • There i_ no remaining capa¢iLy on disc or card.
•An atl_mpt io record acopy-g_lard_ imag_ fs
being made.
[_ Opemli=_ stotu_ _
warnil_ me_sago
Bakery _em_it_in_
_evel
Note:
• If the LCD screen is $0| facit__ _he _rne direction as _he lens, the LCD Screen will display a mirror image ([OR_nd right
reversed).
• If the LCD $creet_ is set _cing the _mo _ire_ion _s the lens, _ c_n _1_oview sLib[ec_ image i_ the viewfit_o_
•J'dtho_h yo_ c_ _wRch to the rnan_ _l IOCLI_,_o_ re _nd o_screen display mo_e$ e'_n _ ring recor_it_ with LeD
Screen facit_ the same direcUot_a_ len_, thay win not a_e_r on the Screen.
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Zooming
Ifyou corltJrlae to hold the xootzi ]ever orl the "T"
corlt_l sid e with I)tg. Zoom 40x or 240x specified,
the digital zoorrl will be activated midway (wherJ
o_£k:_ 18-power ks exceeded or_ I)Z-MV550A or
optk:_ 10-power is exceeded ori DZ_MV580AI,
You carl zoom u_ to 500_pewer ori l)Z_MV550A;
up to 240-power or_ I)Z-MV580A.
W: r'e_rdirlg wide area
(wiOe-ang[e)
Note:
*The digitalz_rn s_ing will_ stare_itl memory oven
ifthe/)VD video¢ame_ire_rder isturneOoff.
*7o_ _n _Iso_._ethe 131GITALZOOM _o_ o11re_ete
¢omrolto _wi_h the digitalz_ _e_ng: Pressiagthe
bufloa€&iring_ovie rec_rdingwill_vitahthe seizing
ke_=_eei_=Off",_0_ _ai_ _500x"(oi_DZ_MV550/V) or
"240_ (on DZ_MV580A}: P_ing thei_tzoi__ rings_ill
re¢o_Jingwille,vizch13_e_ _Off_ailcJ_0_ _.
* Ifyo_ s_ zoom to5_0x (13Z_V_50A), 240 x (DZ-
_V_0A) whei_ _e_ _h_ s_ill,thedigitalzoomwillke up
to€0_.
* Whe_ a _ _t isz_ed, itm_y 13e_e_eilzari[yotltOf
fo3L_.
*When _igi_1zoom i_en_agecJ,the image _ali_ willi_e
rou_he_
!
1 Press the MEN U buttori,
choose "Dig. Zoom" ori
tile _'Q'._rlera _u_lctiori_
_etu p" fflerlu screen, [ffK|
then press tile _]ll
buttori,
2Choose the desired *
rrmgrlificatiori, a_id tk]erl [_ress the I_/11 but_oII.
3Press the MENU buttor] to erid t_]e sett[z_g.
Moving the xoorrl lever will display t)Je digital
zoorti bar.
*5OOxw_l] appear ur_ I)Z_MV550A; 240x will
appear on DX_MV58OA,
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MACRO RECORDING
Use tile macro func_k.ln w?lerl reci.lrdirlg asrrl_l object from close_ up p os_t _on: You c_l shoot the subject
as close as approximately _3/I 8" (2 crr(l from t2_e lens surface, magnif)'tng t2_e iJnage to fill the screen.
1 Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at t?_e
subject, arid press down the z_ i.lmletter to _W"
contm] side,
Note:
•Zoom c_rl _0 LISO_, bLl_ll_e SU _jl_l m_y rlO_be focused,
depeadi_g oi_the tJisEanc__olhe subjecL Inthisc_se,
move the zoom {o_V wconlPolside{o_O_LIS.
•The _mo_ _loflig_{e_dstobe i_sLr_ciei_t_uringmacro
reco_Jii_:ITlhes__ec_ im_ge istood_rk,Linead_iliona[
lighting.
RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO
EFFECT
Use tele-conversion lerls or w]de-conversionlens with a filter diaJ rleter of 37 rr_rlaIK| thread pitch of 0,75
rr_rl, to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wid e-axlgle effect,
IRemove the lerls hood from DVI] video
c_mera/recorder. the lerls into the fi_ter thread of DVI) video
camera/recorder until tt stops,
LOnSheod
\\\\\
•Tele-coxwersion lens (DZ-TI,I): For stronger telephoto effect
• Wide-conversiorl]ens (I]Z-WIA): For stronger wide-angle effect
Note:
• Be _ _efulnol XOlo_e{he rernoveOlen_hood.
•WilhDZ-TLI {el_P_nver_ion[ens,the_oc_sin(_r_n_e at
"T"(le[ephoto}com_ol sideisi_eiweei__ppr_x.5m _ad
•W1hen _coriver_ion[e_sis_che_J, note{h_ ifyoLi
zoom ino_ _ _ _ec_,vignet_ii_willslightlyoc_Liroi_the
"W" (witJe_ng[e_co aVolside(lhe_o_rcornersof_¢_eea
willbe _im).
•W1hen Pepl_ing{he lens,l_Ke_re _o_{o_Jrop{he DVD
vi_JeocanlepMPeco_e_
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Playing Back
BeforeYou Begin
PLAYING BACK
•Irls_rt adi._o or card recorded orl thi._ DVD video _arn_r_re_ord_r (E 49,
5o),
•Turn the DVD vid(._ carllorairogordor err (R 4B).
ir l ir,lumml
Tilt upi_o_vnan_ to I_ _
rr_hiIo select,and the_
pressI_/11 to designate.
1 i_r_s i).jl i btltto_l ili t]le recordblg pa_l_e stattls,
The I_VI ) video camera/recorder will er_ter the
playback tz_ode, axial the scene you ?_ave
recorded last will be played back, (_or "scene",
see P. _05 and "Terrr_nology", P. _60,)
When playback is f_xtis?_ed, the DVI_ video
carnerairecorder will enter the _aase status at
the last it_age on disc,
If the playback pause status co_tblues fbr as
lor]g as 5 minutes, the DVO video camera/
recorder will automattc_ly ret_lr_l to the
recordir_g pause status,
Note;
•If the LCD monitor is open du ring p[_yba¢_ of movie,
pl_yb_O_ _ound will I_eheard I_om the speaker. AdjLI_
the _o_l_¢Jvol_ me Ll_il_g II_evol_ me ¢ol_tro[ _tio_s (¢._),
• TO Iompo_rily _top playl_, press Ihe I_11 b_oa.
Pret,_ the i_/ll I_Llitol_a_in _o _la_ playback.
• Even ifyo_ _op p[_ack mirJway an_ im medialely _1_ _t
reco_Jing ag_il_, II_el_inlagewill b_ _¢o_od _[_r th_
la$| _¢_ne o_ ¢Ji_._or _rd (ih_ pr_io_ vilago_ will not
overwritiea).
•[mageda_e_edon_CorceCcaintypo_o_im_fte_l_
m_y _o_ _ppe_r on Ihi_ DVD video ¢_me_ire_le_
•Image dat_ reco_Jod Onal_oll_er _nl¢order m_y _oi be
playable ol_ ihi_ DVD vitJ oo _mer_'ro¢o _Jer.
•Depen_il_ on the _mo_ ni of da_ _o I_ep[_ back, it
m_y _ko _ome rime'or Ihe pl_yb_ image to _ppe_
•DO i_ot operate the power _w_ch or remove the ¢a_
while ihe AOOE _i_C or OARD ACCE88 indica_er i_ lit
or b[il_kin_: Doing _o may d_m_e th_ card or the _la
2Press the Ibutton,
Playback will stop, _rld record_x_g pause stat_s
w_l] be restored,
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PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD
Use the Go To furlctiori I.__._1) or Disc Navigafton
_rl_iorl (E [05) toplaybackfromthestar_ofdisc
or c_rd,
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SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE
])udrlg playback, fdt the joystick to fight or left
aid hold it; Search playback wi_ start,
Hold to right : Scenes will be visually
sca{med forward
Hold to left : Scenes will be visually
scarified backward
Release the ]oysftck wherl you firld the des_d
[t_iage: N on rlal playback wLll start from that poblt.
Note:
• When yoLtskip or search scenes _'o111playback or
p[_back pa_se, t_e screel_ will be dark briefl_
• See page 163 if searc_ playbeck tJees not operate
nonnal[_,t
FRAME ADVANCEIFRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE /i
DurJrlg playback pause, t31tthe joystick: Frame
advarJce, frame back or slow playback veil1 start.
-r_lt to right once : P_cture will advar_ce
on8 fr_lns,
-flit to left orme : Picture will go back
on8 fr_lns,
Hold to right : Fol_'ard slow playback
Hold to left : Reverse slow playback
A_er frar_18advarJce,frar_18back orslow
playback, the DVI) video carrlera/_co_er will
enter the playback pause status,
Note:
•h_slow playback, a rapi01y movit_£ subject image ma,t be
distorte_.
•T_e i_iervals for playing back frames in feame atJv_'ince/
f_ame back!slow playback are _ follows:
Frsme atJva_oe al_d forwa_ slow: Approx. 0.0_ second
Frsme back and reverse slow: App.. 0.5 second
•NO $o_tJ will be heard tJLirin_search pla'/13ack Or slow
p[_ack.
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SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE
I_urirlg playback, tilt the joystick up or down to
locate tile start of desired scene.
lilt dowIi o:lce -re ski_ to tlle fJJ_St_rlage i.lf the
scene fi.llli.lwixlg tile i.lIlebeing
_layed back, arJd start
playback,
lilt up once qo return to the Fwst irrmge of
tile scezle being played back,
arid start playback.
HoJd d ox_J qo coIitirltto uslv locate tile
beg-irlnirlgs o_"scenes, startirJg
from tlle SceIle _b]lowing t_Je
scene beixlg played back,
W_leri tile desired irrmge
a_pears, release the joystick:
]'layback w_ll st'art frorti t_lat
_oinL
H_]d up "1o COIItirIuOuslv l_cate tile
beg-irinirigs o_"sce_Jes
backward, starUxlg frotxi tile
scerie [Jrecedi_Jg t_Jesce_]e
ctu'rerit]y being played back.
Wheri tile desired irrJage
a_pears, release the joystick:
]'lavback will st'art frorti tllat
_oinL
PLAYING BACK STILLS
qilt tile joy_ Jck up or dowri duc_ng playback to
q_lickly ply; back stills ixl sequence.
qiltdow_lorIce : FodTsplaystH]si.lnebvone
ff._rward
qitt up once : qo dTsIJ]ay stills one by one
backward
II
Portion beiefiplayedback
w-
PoKiea being _[_yeOback
Till _pOeF_ _ Tiltdown t_viC_
IScene 1 I Scene _ I
TiltingUplhe joy_ick _l _ poi_io_$_1 $e_;_ri_sh'_nl
lhe_tar_o__¢ene_eing playedPaCKwill _n_ to lhe
s_ado_ths scene preceaioglhai bei_ played_ack.
Note:
•Ifyeu per_m_ skip pl_y[_¢_ _ring playt_ack pause, _he
DVD vi_eo ¢amer_'_cer_er will e_er the p[_ack
p_se _ta_s _ the i3e_it_nit_ Ofthe Ioc_|er_ scene.
•Tiliit_ _ _ow_ it_the I_si scene ot_ _i_c will s_ the [_D
vi_eo _mer_'n_cor_e_ to the pl_y_a_ p_tlse s_ius
the [as_ image.
•_ee "Check 3" on page 183 if skip playt_ack does not
operate nernna[l_
l/
[When using disc]
I_eleasing tile joysUck will st'art contiriuous
playback.
[When using card]
When tile jo-¢s_tck is released, tile photo at that
p_irtt will be displayed, axld therl the ])VI_ "¢ide_
c_nera/recorder will enter tile playback pause
status,
Set t_Jeslide s] i¢.l',_'fu:Jctiori _br contJnuou s dksplay
[P, ] 39).
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JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)
Press the Mb_NU but_orl
dur_rlg playback,
2C?,ooset ,eoptto,lipO ,t
you,,vmlt to go tel. arid
ther_ pre_ tile I_/11
buttom
3op :To go to tile start, and eriter playback
pause.
ErId :To go to the exld of last scexle, arid eriter
playback pause.
Speci{ 5, :To go to a specified poirit arid enter
playback pause. See file fbllowirlg for
details.
eSpecifying the point to view
IChoose "Speci_ "° mstep 2above, arid theri
press t]le I_/11 I)U_OII,
The screen fbr spec_;_rlg the point to go to will
appear.
Posilionofc_rrenfly ToI_lre_rdi_glinleo_
playedb_ckimage _1[8elgcledscones
5
Cursor posRion
2u,e the joystick to select the desired time of
chose_ poem.
Tihup : re select the start,
Tik dowri : re select the erld,
Ti]_ _ left or _ght :
-_ress elite: _o move th_ _Ll_or ili IO-
secorid units (1_still uxlits
tbr card)
-Hold dowry: fo ]hove tile cursor _n ]
mi_lute tl_lJtS (I O-still
uxlits ff._rcard)
(When thet,tar_ofso_=3eisse[ecled)
CLI_OF at CLIrTe_ illlag8 po_ifiOl3.
m CLin_orat (GO TO) po_itio=_.
3])tess the I_./I 1 bll_oli to ellter the selection1,
The I}VI] v_deo camera/recorder wLll go to tile
specified point _KI ertter the playback paLIse
statu s,
Pressirig kill agairI Will start plg¢back,
To catlcel the "G o To" proced ure rxfidwa2_press the
• buttozl before goirig to tile spedf]ed point
Note:
•If multiple **ene8 are select_O _mingthe Disc Navi_alion
I_ _c_ion or SELECT b_rcto_,choosin_ *Top_'will]_ mp to
the befinni_g of _ele_ed _oene8 (F_ 133].
•Whe_ m_[t[p[e _._l_ e$ _e sele*te_J, the total _me Of
selecl_d _._n_ will ttppettr i_ t_e "_olal rece_il_ time"
displ_
•Wit_ ¢_, t_e _unlber of _lls will appear at t_e =TOP _',
"CURRENT', =END_'and =GO TO _'in_i*a_o_.
• T_e cursor m_y no_ mo'_e _t sttm_pit¢_ il_tervals.
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On-Screen Information Display
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK
Vat ti.lus types of iriforrnat kin ori _ ci.lrdirig wJE be super_rn_osed ori playback _nage you are viewing,
NOdisplay Playbackin_ormaUot_
drsp[ay
hlecon$in_ date,':ime
eSwitching the information display
mode
I_e_s tile DISPLAY buttori: You carl switeh the
displ_ mode of ori-scree_J i_Jfo_TrJatJori.
When using diet:
Recordingmc_3e.1
/LC;.
opemtron "_
L Prodtam No.or Play List NO.3
Prelim or Play Lrst.2
When using ca_:
SceneNO. Filename Lock.5
S[i_eShOw.5
Recordr_g mode.1 Playbackope_Uon*F-
*: ill (_ HSE(3) or LJ I._'HOTO); Orfly L_ (PHO_[O)
with card.
"2@ i_rograui or _ Play List
*3NuJrlber of progra_rl or pl_¢ kist bei_lg _layed
back filet dis_layed whe_l al] _z_ogra_is arebe[z_g
played back)
*4Refer to "Disc/Card b/pe" on page 53,
*-_ :Wiklappear wher_ eac?_ fux_ctioriis specified
"6_ :Standard playback
II :Playback pause
_t_ :Forward search playback
:Reverse search playback
:_orward skip playback
IttM :Reverse skip playback
II1_ :_orward t?a_rle advance
'411 :Reverse frauie back
Refer to "Playi_lg Back ° beglrini_lg ori page 58
for how to operate.
The "141"mark will a_pear I.lntile fk_t krlage on
disc,
The 1_" mark will appear or3_he last i_rJage ori
disc,
•Recording date/time display: S?_ows the date/
t_rJewher_ recordirig was started. Even wheri
playback starts, the date/tithe display will not
advgli_e,
• No display: No irIfoctxIatJorI w_ll appear.
Howeveh when the mode of playback operation
is switched, the s Vt_ibo] w_ll appear for approx,
3seconds,
Note:
See =Using Disc Navigatio a" on page 105 at_6 later for
explan_ot_ ot_ progranl 3n_ play lis_.
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Checking Flow of Quick Mode
The lOllOwing two on-screen menu modes are avaitablc with this DVD video camot_trecot_or:
•Quick mo4_o: TOdisplay only the fundamental menu items for first timers
• Advenced mode: TOdisplay all menu tk!ms for exports (P.87)
Set tl e Q U[(_,K MO] )1', sw tcl to _ ON, ar d tl er, wlule tl ecart era Jr age s beEr g d splayed or t_ e
],CD mi.lrfitor, pre_ the MEN U button: 131e merlu of Quick mode will ap_ear.
On3y the fu_ldamental rnerlu items will ap_Jear _xltdle Quick t_iode, and the explanation of t_le function
orI which the ctzr'_or Tspositioned will be displayed acro_ the bottoru of menu (No expl_iatJori on
function w_l] _pear _xlthe Advmlced _node.).
"lilt thejoY_tck up, dowri, to left or r_gltt to seMct a rnerlu item, _ld theri press the t_/ll bu_ton to choose
the option.
See page 89 fbr how to set the t'_enu.
No t'_enu a_pears duzlng recordirlg,
1Set the QUICK MODF, switch to _ ON, 2Press t_e M FN U button.
<How to interpret th_ menu screen>
Display of 8e[_ed
_e|up item --
I
8electioa o_s_p iiems
: Record Fm_d'do_s
_elup
L_ :Date 8O_p
-- Oplioes setk_le
II II
I__1_T__t_l _ - _£:_°:_7_°
°'°'°' Lo.o..o..oooo. .oo.
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FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING MOVIE:
The fI.lllov¢_]g shows the mer_u whet1 I_VI_-I_,I dis(_ is beirlg used:
1he details c.lfe_ch f_]_.fLon &r8desoribed orl the pages sh owiI]g the AdvaI]ced mode: Se_ e_c_l _fe_eri_ page.
eRecord Functions Setup
t L
(R 96)
CR_8)
/
*Displayed ol7DZ-MVSg0A
onlg
eDate Setup
(P_37)
!
elnitial Setup
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FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC):
"l_l_ fo]low_rlg s]II.l_,¢s_he rrl_nU wh_rl I)VD-RAM dT_cis beirl_ u_d:
rh_ detai_ of _ac_l fur_on are de.scr tbed on page_ s?_ow'_lg th_ Adva_c_d rood _: See each refererlC_ page.
eRecord Functions Setup
1
t'
_R _)
°I;_'_'''''.... 1
ODate Setup
(I_37)
1
Olnitial Setup
mI I_lli_l _l_ut I
Note:
NOpho|o can berecorcJe_on DV_-_ disc,
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I_m=l
FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO {CARD):
Th_ d_t_i/s o_"_ach f_lct_or_ _ described or_pa_ _l_w_lg th_ Advanced mode: See _ach _fe_Iice
_age.
ORecord Functions Setup
(F_97
•Date Setu p
_R37)
IImu.
,,, , I10,,,,I
{R9_
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elnitial Setup
(R 103)
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•,,_ m .......
Set t/"e QOICK _OI)E sWJTcl to _ ON, _ d t/"er, wlle I]]sc _laxrJgaOor street f_ bell g d sp]ayed
o_I _he I,C13 t_lorlito_, pre_ the MENU bu_orz: The merzu of Qatck t_zode will appear,
Orflv the fu_ldar_ientM rnerlu J_err_ w_l a_pear iri the QLltck mode, and tile exp]ana_ Ji.ln of _lie fflrict _i.ln
o_ wli_e?_tile cursor _s_os_ozled will be displayed across _he bottorrl of _rl_rlLI iexce_t d ar_r_g recordi_gl,
Set _le QUICK MOI_P switch _o _ ON.
2Press tile DISC NAV[GAnON button.
Select ascerie, arid then tJce_ss the MPNU
button.
mmm
FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH DVD-RAM DISC):
"[he details oYeach ftz_et_ori ace described ori pages s?_wislg the Advaticed mode: See each cefecenee
_age.
eScene
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/)Others
I 01h=rt I
|Id
FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH DVD-R DISC):
131ede'_Ll_ 0_"each _:ar_c_ti.lIi_'e de_er tbed i.ln[_age__l_owir_gt_leA@_'ancedt_ode: See eac]l referer_ce
p_ge,,
/)Disc
/)Others
(R 134_
(F_ 137)
IOl_lrt I
Note:
Themon_i_m"Cap_cf_"or=Fii_lizeDi$_ wfllno|ap_arwith_n3[ized_¢D-Rd_¢.
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FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH CARD):
Th_ d_tai_ _ach_r_o_acedescr_bed o_ pag_ _w_lg_l_Adv_ced mode;See _achce_eceI_e
page.
(R _11)
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Manually Focusing Subject
FOCUSING DURING RECORDING
No:_aL],¢, _he I )V] ) video c_nera/_ci.l_ er auto_natJ cally focuses _le subje_ (auti.l=fi.lcus), but yi.lu c_
aL_or_r_ually focus a sL_bje_, depending on t_e _co:_J_ng cond[t[o_ (m_lu al focus)
Focusing range
• O_ T (tele) s_de a_pri.lxkx_ately 3 6 feet (I tx_l from lens st_xface to _x_fi_[_y
• Or_ W (w_de) s_de: approxirt_ately 13/16" (2c_() f)'ort_le_)s surface _o i_finity
1Press the FOCUS btttto_ dt_xlg recor_di_g.
ol
2Pressth_zoom]_ver dow_o "T" co_rol s_deto
goorrl _l oli Sl_ect.
3u,e,)_e _,_÷_bu_toz_s _o adjtts_ t_e focus, wh_le
V[ewir_g _he it_age _xl_he vJewfinder or or_ tile
I,OI) screen.
Adius_withea=n_
_) buttons
Note:
• P _ssing FOOL'S willal_e_ateb_er_ m_ual _oc_ls
and aul_ fo_. With a_e fo_s,l_oi_di_io_ will appe3r
on th_ screen.
• Be s_re to zoom i_ on yoLir su_ec_ 13_re mal%la[ly
to_sin_ on it. I_yo_ _ing the subject ia_ fo_s _ the
"W_co aVol side, _oc_s win I_efaulty when yo_ tLirn the
zoom [ever to the "T" ¢_nVol side to zoom in on the
s_bject.
•M_a_l focus is released when lhe I_,_D video camera/
_sco_Oe_is tomed off. When yo_ torn the 12¢D video
came_'_ecor_er o=_=_exttime, auto foe_m will be
_estore_.
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Marlual]y _bcus the follow,rig objects, which _n_y t_ot be aumt_a_[cally _b_used (see page 7_);
"ov'oooo'_'yl _@_1_'oo,_oot,,o_t._.
owhich _l[_ro_or
o o emits slrol_
ar_ f_r an_
aear _t the
s_me _me
Da_ o_e_
/_] Object behind
w_r droplet,
_ir_ o_ it
Night vfe_v
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Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded
(Exposure)
Tho DVD vk_eo _mot*_[t_cordor Usuatty _djusts ttt¢ ox_uto a_otr_ati_dly! You _¢t al_o ma¢_u_lly
I_resst2_eEXPOSU I_Ebutton dtwJng record_zlg.
T_e eX_JOStL_ izldtc_or will ap_je_r Oil t]l_
2Use the (9 (_ huttoz_s to adjust _he ex£Josure,
wh_le view_x_g the itx_agei_ the vJewfi_d er or o_
the LCD screen.
Note:
•P_es,si_lgFX_OS_I_E wil] alte_la_e betwee_ ma_ua[
a_ls_ment and a_o so(p_sur_. Wi_hauto oxpos_re, NO
i_¢Ji_io_ win appear o_ t_le t_creel_.
•T_le so(p_sur_ se_i_g will r_rn to _ when the DV_
video came_'M_rder is hJr_e_ _1_.
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Using Full Auto Function
Pressing the FULL AUTO buttol_ will fully automate tit(! _*rrler_ fur_utior_s.
1Press tile !"UI.I, AUTO buttor_,
"FU I,I, AUTO" will be displayed oil the screen
of DVD video camera/recorder {5r sever',d
segOllOS.
The fb/lowi_*g settings will reset to defhtdts:
/ram/
Backlight OFt 5"1
compensation
Focus Auto 7"1
ExposL._ Auto 73
Program AE AUto 90
WhiLebalan¢8 AUto 9"1
EIS On 93
MIC.Filisr Oft 93
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Setting Video Flash (for DZ-MV580A)
See "#ttroduction to Optioltal Accessories" on page 157.
When recordirlg sti]lsirI adark _lace, or the s_lbject
ks1_ from rear, it is recorr_nended t]_at you use tile
opfion_ I_Z-_LH3 _ddeo _3ash*(E 157): Refer to
the irlstzuctio_] JrJ_rJ_al of Video _las_J for use,
AUTO No display A_ltor ralically
emits lighi irT _ark
_l_[ce or in apl_[c_e
lit from rear.
ON LAJw_y8 orrils light
regardless of
brightness
OFF _ No lighi emission
Unusable on ])Z-MV550A,
Note:
•Howe,_e r, tJark 8_bje_'_ may not be in clear fo¢_$ even
if the Vi_ec Flash is LmetJ. I1is recommen_etJ that yo_
light a _Libject wl_en recer_ieg in a dark place.
•"_" will blink willie the vi_ec fTa_l_ is I_ein_ cha_ed.
• Wl_ile "_ _i_ fishing, the vitJeo flash will not emit light.
thotlgh the DVD _amora,,recer_Je r is recortJin_.
DO eat _e the Video Flash whee approachin_ the
h_mat_ eye. Emitting light _om VitJeo Fl_h _oar at.llat_
eye _ul_ dama£e the _t_ eye_i£ht. Especially
when recording a baby or small ¢J_ild.move the DVD
video ¢anle_'recorder at le_t _ m away.
• DO _at _e the Video Flash while _ointi_g it at a tJriver i_
vehicle: Doing so _1_ dazzle the driver, _a_si_g a_
a¢ci_eet.
• DO ilat L_e the Video Flail1 in a place wllere there i_
fl_nlnlablo or explosive _$: I_oi11__o _uId ¢aL_O fire or
e_plosion.
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USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE
Cor_r_ect external microphone (_er_erally available) to the external micro{jhone jack of tiffs I)VI) video
c_mera/reco_er. Clearer soux_d can be recor_Jed. Tom on the switc]_ on ex-tem'_ microphone at_d start
recording, ?or details on external rr_crop?_ne, see "Major 5peciflc_tSorls" ori p_ge 182,
TO e_ern_l
Note:
•Depending oa theshape of itsplug,an e:_nn_l microphoae ¢_nnot be ph_gged i_,whilethe c_b[eisI_ plugged in
theAV/8 ii_pLiffo_tp_|termin_l.Ui_p1_g6_e AV/S inpLr_o_tp_tc_b[eto _se the e_eraal microphone.
•This [3_Dvidoo ¢_mo_ireeordor _nnot _so _ pl_g-inpower _pe miclopho_e (power _Lipplied_0m camcordor}.
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Viewing on TV Screen
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CONNECTING TO A TV
Use _he provided AV/S inputiou_pu_ cable to ci.lIme_ tile DVI] video camera/red, order to a TV a_
follows:
AV!S k_pLd/outputcable_
pr_ided)
_os-_ot t t t
H _
"If your TV h3s aln S-VIDEO ilnpLitlack, you _n connect the _ViDEO plu_ to it.
Note:
•Using 8-V{DEO win deliver clearer playback sta_L_s.
• Before c_l_l_ec_in_,make s_re th3t the vohlme ol_ I_ is
turned d_l_: Fo_i_g {his may _se howIil_ (see
"Termil_olo_y', _ 160) fr_mtheTVspeakers,
• h_ser_the AVIS k_pulioutput ¢_ble pl_gs into jacks
straight: Obliquely il_otti_g them COLIId_m_ge the
j_cks,
S_reo Type with Stereo Type Monaural Type
8-V{_EO Jack
_hi_e Y_II_
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VIEWING ON TV SCREEN
Tutti t_e _[Vorl _r_dset t_e _rlpu_ selector to
"VCR" w_fichever _tppl_cable _deo irlput,
Refer to the _[V _rlst_uct_ori tx_arlual fbr how _o
switch _he YV _rlput.
2Tutti t_e DVI) video card,era/recorder on.
The iltlL_ge t]mt tile I)V]) Video camera/
recorder _s see_r_g will appear or_ the _[V screeri,
You taxi '_so rnoxlitor the krlatge ori the _,C])
screen or v]ewfirlder of the I]VI] video card,era/
3Perform playback, recordixlg or edttirlg.
You caIiper forrrl_flayback, edi_ixlg or ed_tir_g ori
I)isc Nav_g_tior_ while checkir_g or_ TV screen.
/mini
Note:
P_j_G|_le volume o_sou_ O_ W.
•The inf_re0 remo_e _h'ol is _s_ul whet_ oper_lit_ the
DVD video _er_'reco_e_ while viewil__ an im_'_geo_
TV _¢_ee_. _owever, ifyo_ _se a_ita¢_i VCR, the
remo_ec_l_trol may i_adver_enlly Operate the VCR if it is
_ear t_le DVD vitJeo _merM_rde_ TOpreve_l t_lis,
set t_e _emote _ntnol code of t_e VCR to apo_ilion
othe_ th_n '%'C_".
• Info_m_ol_ lha_ t_e DVD video _mer'_rec_rder is
reco_Jin_ will _ppe_ On the IV _¢_e_: YO_ cal_ ttl_o
¢Jisplayonly p_r_ of inforr_alion or switc_ oil t_e _i_play.
R_r _ "S_il_ Ol_-Screel_ Displ_ O_tput On or Off
(OS_ OutpuW on pa_e _0_, m_€_press t_e _I_PLA_"
b_r_o__o switch t_e display sl_|us.
• W_en _py-gu_od disc i_ pl_ye_ _acK, _o ir_age will
_ppear on TV screen.
•If_u _e TV with wide mo_e (aspoci ralio _6:_))an_ s_
t_e TV to t_e witJe motJe, t_e e_re Disc Mavi_aUol_
¢Jisplay may no_ be ¢Jispl_ye_ ol_ l_e TV screen. If l_is
happens, release the witJe _o_e s_il_ ol_ TV _see the
_%tins_r_¢Uol_ _an_al for _le_si_l the wide _ode).
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_mlm
Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player
PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC
Yt)u c_n use u DVD video _cotvJ_r (s_ _lbrt_tinol_._W,y_, P. 160} or DVD Dlz_r thut uon[_rms to DVD-RAM
to play back 8 urn DVD-P_M dl_c._ nv_'ordcdon this DVD video uaincndnv_'oFJc_
1Remove the disc from Rou:_dDVI) Eolder.
2 Insert the disc i:_t_ t_e I)VI) video recorder/
player and play it back.
Note:
• When playiln_ba_ _isc On anther _evice, the Disc
Navi_aafiol_display win [_ediffereet fro_ the one ol_ this
DVD video camei_/rec_rde_
See tf]e instructio:] ]naxlual for I)VI) video
recorder/player,
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PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC
1_xl_ize a recorded ])Vl_-i_ disc.
You need to firlal_e adTsc to pl_y tt back ozl
I)VI) player: See page 137.
No further d_ta car_ be recorded ori fir_3iz_d
disc,
Note:
U*e 6_is I_gD vMeo cameo'recorder to finalize the
17VI_-R disc rm_le_ ot_ the I_,/1_ video c_me_'
re¢or?J_r.
2i_emove the disc from l_omld I]VI] Holder.
See "Removing _ld Replacing from/in Ro Lind
I)VD Holder" I.lrlpage 81,
3_rlse. t_Je d_sc irJto the DVI) player_tld playit
back,
See the irlstrucrior_ mar_ual for I)_¢I) player.
Note:
t DO rlOl ilqSel'_ _ E_¢D-R disc that has no_ Oeen fil%tliz_d
into a DV/_ video recover: The mcorde_ im _le da:a
m_y be dttnlttged.
• See _Temlino[offF, R 29, 1_ for liner PCM recording.
• DV/_R dis¢_ recorded o_ this DVD video cameia/
reco_Jer o_o_her8cm OVD-R disc* can I_eplayed I_ae:k
o_ o_her DVD players or other _evices co_fomli_g to
cm DV[TR, but playback om_all DVD players is no:
_tlara_ee_.
•Plttyb_ck m_ _o_ be possible On so me/_VD pl_Ters, or
itmay _epend o_ the reco_Jed s_lus of DVD-R discs: I
such cas_, play _ackthe DVD-R_i_¢onthis/_VD vi_eo
_er'_q_coPdet.
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8O

Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD
Holder
You can ret_iove DVD-I_AM or DVD-I1 disc used ozlthTs I_VI) video c_neca/recorder from l_ourld I_VI_
Holder and use tile _lrleovered disk on I)VD player, DVD video recorder, or drive for PC, etc, which
conforms to 8 cm DVI)-R, Reedy]zig disc from I_ourld I)VI) Holder may vary with tile disc {{laker: See
the dTsc instruction sheet, "Hie ff._llowirlg explains tile disk ir_ i_our_d I)VI) Holder made by Hitachi
Mare]l,
]t Tsrecommer_d ed that you do not remove tile disc from Routed ])VI) H old er LlntJlcaJnera record[r_g Ts
finished, ir_ order to avoid getting dirt on disk.
Nole:
Usiing _ise$ i'e111@¢edfr_r'_ hOIde_ O_ _"ariou$ devices may inoi alvc'_ys _e poP._{Ne.
HOW TO REMOVE DISC
IHold tile Rourld I)VI)
Holder witfl SlI)E A
factrlg up. Whi] epushixlg
tile TWOrelease levers ixl
tile dire_ ii.lii or" _r FI.IWS
([) marked cln ?lo]der,
slowlyopezlSIDI",A of
tile holder [r_tile
d_ctiorlofarcows (2),
takSrlg tare r_ot to drop
tile disc,
SIDE Amark
€
2
"It
€
O0 riot Opelq
more U_tn _)0 _.
2W_tliout touchir_g the
recordirlgipl_ybacl_
surface,hold the discedge
_ld ceIiter hole to re_r]ove
it,
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/i
REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER
10tJe_ SII)E Aof t_e Round I)VH Holder, arid
replace the disc ir_ tile holder with t_e S]I)E A
mark or label surface facir_g up, takLng care not
to touch t_le disc surf_tce.
2Close SIHE A of tile Rou_d ])VD Holder, and
push it to lock the release levers at positJo_s 13},
$
O_'EN mar SIDE A
__ mark
Sl_EAma_ksibeo__
Label sLir_o_ 3
/i
WHEN THE HINGE OF ROUND DVD HOLDER COMES OFF
Push the h[r]ged pottier] of the ?]older _iece
macked S_I_EA wJtl_ thu_nb and freddie f_lgec,
and waE_ _ti_ the d_re_toIi of arrows (4)
81DE A mark side 4Hi_ged portions
2P_tthe t_nged £Jorttozl of t2]eot2]er holder £Jiece
i_to t_e warped hi_ge portJon.
Note:
•Handle the disc car_ully so thai no scral_h, biK,
fl_gerprini ordusl adheres to lhe tee3 r0i=_lplayback
sLir_ce.
Whe_ i_ct_si_g the RoLind 12V[_Holder, s_re it i_ _se:
DO i_ct le_we abare holder as is.
Be _r_Lll of drop or impact: If_ dr_p the _o_l_b _VD
Hctbe_, the disc may pop o_.
DO i_ct sub_e_ the RoLind _VD Holder t_ _rc_.
Approx.90 °
DISC CLEANING
Use a soft, dP¢ cloth to _ig]Itlv wipe off any dt_t,
dirt, etc. ad?]erhlg to disc, _ shown i_]tile figure.
Never use solve_]t, ])o z_ot use t]_Jnner, water, anti-
st_ttJg spray, etc. to clean disc,
Irmemi
!Use soft clothI_ deal_
from ini_ertoouter
eircurnforon_ il_axial
direction.
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Recording (Dubbing) Images
ill
Before You Begin
•Bedfordcormoo_tirt_ thi_ DVD v[d¢_ocamer',d_corder to another dc.wic_.,,bo
sum to turn both dtavicos off.
• Insort a tvcordablta drscor _rd* in this DVD'ddtao camoraitvcord_r (_oo R25,
28).
" Onlyphot¢_callber_r_ed: NO videocan berecorded.
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE
Youc_r_record idub) _mages from other video devices to d_scor c_rd _ltlfis I]V] ) "¢ideo ca_nerairecorder.
Use the AViS i_put/oatput cable (provided} to connect the ])V]) video c_r_ierairecorder to the other
video device as _bl]ows:
To&VIDEO i_1 /_/_ Tovideo!
o_ip_ jack of _I avdio outpvt
VCR, etc. _ jacks
AV/81_p_tJovlpvtcable f
provide0) = Red
If _u a_e vsi_g DZ4_V580A _d the ¢_ aect_0 AV devioa h_ _11_VIDEO o_p_ ja_,
yo_ ¢al_ ¢oanegt Ihe 8=VIDFO jack of AV/8 i_pLl_ovlpv| cabbie.
Se_the _TI[_LItsoLIr_e Or]
tile ])VII video camera/
recor_Jer to "I,]N£ (I,
IN} °,
Switch _he ]s_put
reYecr]s_g to "input
Sowce" or_ page 98,
3 Press t£JeRI",C butto_,
Record _rJgwill start oil this DVI] video
cartier_Lirecorder.
_[he operation of _iLs Li_ie-_at recordi_g is the
same as for re_or_i_ig rr_ov_e,
(;?loose "S LINF _to i[Iput S-V[I]FO sigrl_L
(Or_]yfor I]Z-MV580A.'I
2_r] oil tile _orlrleeted device, _rld st_r_
playback,
T?Je pictuze wi]l appear on t}Je I,C]) screen] or
vtew_der o_"this ])V] ) rid eo camera/
recover,
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• If_0_ oper_ _e l_7,tD video _rner_'reco_er
¢onne_ed toanotheraevice,al_ power t_e_rner_'
recorderfrom AC oLitletLisi_g_e AC _dap_ric_ar_en
• IfyoLi_ _ Hit_¢hiVCl_,i:willi_eopened i_t_e remo_
controlp_de_ wi_ t_e I_E) video _mer_nec_rde_
Whe_ re_rding an im_e flon__ Hi_¢_iVCI_, ¢_i_ge
t_e nemo|e controlcode oft_e VCI_ to ot_ert_ai_
_VCI-__.
•Wi_ T3Z_I_V!_0A,u_i_g_IT3EO willei_i_leyoLito
recordclearerimage_.
• The DZ-MV_50A ¢_o: reco_JS_VIDEO inp_.
• _e_JLioe_e volume o_ e._n_ _Ii_p_ _oLin__e_J from
t_e 13_il_in_pe_ker:Y_e 10Lidvolume n_ _u_._e_oi_._e
toentert_e _eco_ed in_e.
• The reco_J_ _i_i_ ¢_ be pl_ b_ ii_t_e _me
n_a_er _whe_ p1_ii_ b_ _me_ in_a_ reco_Jed
o_ t_i_I_VT3video_n_erM_ec_en
(I_HOYO 1_pu__on Page 9_ for_eLails,ai_ "_eco _Jin_
Stillswo_ Page _0 forl_owtorecord_tillimage_.
• The "l_p_ SOLIn:__s_ii_ will_ur_ to"CAJ_E_ w
whe_er I_VE)video _n_erMrec_rder is_ur_edo_
• _eco _ii_ of mo_t image_ is p_o_i_i_ by the ¢opy_
_a_ _i__altoprotectt_ecopyright,_¢ep| _orimage_
re_rde_J o_ ¢_mcorder_ forpen_oi_1ei_o_1_ei_t.
=COPY I_I_OTECTEE)wappea_ i__e_e ima_e_:Yl_ey
¢_not be _eco_Jedo _thi_T3VIDvideo¢_me _re_rde_
Typi_l _py_ight p_o|e_e_ image_ ii_¢lu_et_o_e of
DVI_video,LT3,reco_Jedvi_eo tapes,_on_e par_ c_
• If_ video _ignalt_at_n_ot i_erea_i_ thi_DVT3 video
c_m_r_i_rd_r i_p_e_e_ _ever_ii_im_g_ i_co_J_l
o_ ¢_mcorder _orpen_on_lenjo_mer_ withoutcop_
_ _i_i_1_t_e i_p_ image n_ _otbe re_rde_J
o_ TV orswi_hii__ t_e_ign_l_i_g vi_eo _._elec_ori_._ee
=Terminolo(__',F_ I_0),norm_l _eco_Jii_¢_not be
pe_ormed.
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84

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS
You can record (flub) ]fringes from other video c_neras or_a disc or card* in I)V] )"¢ideo cartmra/recordez
Use tile AV/S i_p at ii.lutp at cable (provided) to corlzle_ the I}VI) video ca_rlerairecorder to the other
video camera,
•Oinlyphotos can be recorcJecJ:NO video c_n be re_rdecJ.
oaipaijack _ _
.... I_dDvi0oocamera, 8ram
TOS-VIDEOoaipaijackof _mera, elc.
*1: The AV/8 inpvlioutput_ble provfdedwithibisDVD video ¢_mera#e_rder ¢_a be directlyeon=_i_ _ some
"2: Ifthe vicJeo_mer_ to 13e_n_e_ed has _i_S vfdeo o_p_t j_¢k,yoa _n _nne_ ii_o the DVD video¢_me_d/
_et tile _lpLlt SO_Irce Orl
the DVD video camera/
reco_er to _'I,]NE (I,
IN} _,
Switd_ the ]x_put
referr]x_g to _'lrlput
Source" orl page 98,
(;?louse _8 i,INF" to i_*put S-WDFO sigrlaL
(O:_]y for I]Z-MV580A}
Note:
•Wiih DZ-MV580A_ asing S-VIE)EO will enal31e _u to
• Red_¢° the v_[vme Ofe_ter_a[inpul_ound hean_ from
•e b_il_in_peaker:The lou_v_hullem_y _._vse noise
toenterthe n_ca_le_fm_e.
_rd. See "Swit_hfngEx_ern_llap_ Re_rdfng Meihod
(PHOTO InpaiFoa pa_e 98 l_rde_f1_,_ad _Rec_rdfng
8tJ[1_on page 50 forhow _ re¢on_stillimages.
2 Tuttio_ the corlrleete_ _evice, at10 star_
playback,
T?Je picture will appear on t2JeI,C]) screer] or
vkswfix_der of t2fis ])V] ) rid eo camera/
recover,
3Press the RFC button.
Recording wi]l start or] thks I]VI] video
catz_era/recordec
The operatJon ofthks ]ir_e4nput record_lg ksthe
same as fur recordir]g rrlOVJe,
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RECORDING {DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES
You car record (dub) ir_mges played back r tiffs :_V ) video camera/recorder oil offler video devices,
Use tkJe Avis LI _ut, Olitput cable l_rov deal) to co_ _ ect tfie I]VI] vLdeO cat_ era, recorder to anotfier
video device as shw, vn [r_ t_e fblJow]ng figure:
•f_the_ide_deV1cet_i_e_n_ec`Ledh_sa_Svi_je_fnp_[ack_ucanc_ne_i:|_the_d_vide_me_
Peco_t.
1Press the DISC NA_ [GAFION button.
2Select a scer_e to be played back.
3Press the playback p/ll) bLIttO_l Orl tfiL':;DVI)
video ca_ner_irecorder arid th_ record bu_or_
t)_l coHt_ct_d device: Tile DVD vt_tet_c_ne_i
recorder w]l] start playback at_d the recorded
device,,vi[1 record (dub} it,
Note:
• Usi,_ _n ,_video jack will 0eliver dearer imsge8.
hi_h, noise may _ter the dLll_l_d im_e.
• It is recomme_tJ t_t yoLiuse Di_ N_igatfo _ to
create aplay list Ind_din_ the scenes Io be r]_ bl_et]
among t}le _¢¢neB reco_l 0,4t}lfs DVE)vi_00 ¢_mer_
recorder _!12_.
• Be_ureto_se_oA_adapteff_hargertopowerthe_/D
vi_o ¢_mer_,re_o _e r from At_ outle|, to pfeve_|
barry po_r from sh_[tfng off d_dn_ recoRtfng on
a_ot}ler vi_o tJ_,,ic¢.
•If yo_ are _in_ a Hi_acl_iVCI_, _ng _he remo_ ¢_r_ol
provfded with this DVD vi_o Oamera/reco_er may
operate the VCR. TOrecord (_ub} in_ from Ihe E_!D
vi_eo ¢an_er_,rec_n_er to Hifachi V_R, c_ge Ihe
remote _,_trol ¢0de of VC_ to apo_itio_ o_herthan
"VG_'.
86

This section explains abo_ va.dousse#_ngs to further exter_J_he USetUIneASof_his DVO video camera/
recot_Je_.
Checking Flow of Normal Display Mode
The lO#Owing two on-screen menu modes are ave#able with this DVD v:doo camoratrecor_or:
•Quick mo4_o: TOdisplay e:#y the fu¢_dumo¢_talmenu items for first timers (R63)
•Advenced mode: TOdisplay all m(mu tt(!ms for exports
i_ress t_le MENU bLitton while the cm rleraimage is beirlg dTsplayed o_1t_le I,CI) rrlozfitor, with the QUICK
MOI)h sw]tc?l set to _ OPt: "[he me_lu i.lfAd_ _ced mode wdl appear
-r_ltthejo-¢_tck up, dowry, m lest or r_ght to select a rrler_u item, aIid ther_ press the I_/ll bu_tor_ to choose
the option.
See page 88 fbr the se_t_r_g rt_ethod.
13_e screer_s used here to explak_ are d_sp]ayed when I)V_ )-I_-,'_.Mdisc is used, Some itert_s w_l_ not appear
w_e[_ a ])VI]-]_ disc or card is used, or w_e[_ :_o disc is Jx_serted.
No rt_er_u a_pears dt_Jng recordir_g,
<Menu screen for _setting>
: I_e_rd FL.ld'do_ls
8etvp
L_ : Dale S_p
: LCD Setup
[3isplayof selected
selupitem-- I_car_ra Functron_Setu_ II
JI_] _ite _al.B_I
_,_a_o_s_ I _ lilMICFi [_er _1
Fun¢li_ setleble
-- O_ions se_'_ble
_[Displayof _i_¢ or card
bein£ used (R 52)
87

/)Flow of Normal Display Mode
Refer to page_xld_c_tedfor details of eachfuncHo_l,
Camera Functions Setup
ProgTat_ AE I._:90)
WhJ_e b_ar_ce _1_,91)
F,[S.1 (1_93)
I_g_t,_l zoot_ (E 56)
]_:9 .3 (E 94)
"1: Displayed ol_ DT-I_V580i\ o_ly in "• VIDEO"
stat_s.
•2: Dis_[aye_ ol_ly i_ "i_ VIDEO" slalus,
•3: Not _isplayed on D_V550A. Displayed o_ DT-
I_V5801\ ol_ly for movies Lising DVD_H.Af_ disc,
Recording Functions Setup
Date Setup
D_splay foct_at I__.38)
])ate settJng _-_.37)
LCD Setup
BcJg_t_ess (E 101)
Color densJ_; 0 _, 101)
Initial Setup
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Movie qu_ty _ (1_98)
Input selection (E 98)
I_:xterna_ _tiL1inpuff _ (E 98)
Self-_rleF _-"I.__.99)
On-_creen _rffbrrna_on display o_p_ff 7 I.__._00)
*4 Not displayed with DVD-I_°d_ disc in "_ PHOTO"
stat_s. The Quali_tmode i_ displayed in =
FHOTO" s_tus.(F,9_)
*5: Dis_[aye_ i_" LJ PHOTO" or" _1 PHOTO" status
Lisi_g DVD_ Fal_f_disc, a_d in_Lit _election is se_ to
external _i_l_al or S external si_ _al,
*6: Disp[aye_ with DVD-I_°_M _i_¢ in" LJ I_HOTO _
s_t_s, or __ PHOTO _stat_s,
*7: Dis_[aye_ ol_ly whel_ i_ut se[ec_io_ i_ _e_ to
Beep _. ]02)
i_ower save (1_102)
Reco_Jing I,F,D ___.[03)
],anguage selection (E 103)
Demo rt_ode I.__._59)
Rese_(E 104)
88

You cat_ use t_le joystick on I)VI ) video ca.tx_er_/recorder to s_]ect various setting optior_s _n _nenu a_d
d esig%ate t)lem.
Press the MENU) bLi_on.
MENU
Tilt do,vrl Tilt Lip
Tilt to right Press I_/11
or
4Tilt to le_
or
Pre_ the k/I I bu_to_ direclly lo cheo_e an opEo_ from menu.
TO r_n_ to the _¢reen o_e beE>re, press the • b_r6on.
Pre_il_g the MENU b_r6o_ _gain will c_Lise the _dv_nce<l mode
men_ display to disappear.
Note:
•Preying the MENU but_o_d_lring r_cw)rdingwill _oiw_rk.
• T_e me_ screel_ will disappear when it is lef_for appr_, o_e mil_ule without _ny operation.
•With D_I_VSSGA, if the MENU burden is pressed with a _[I i_age displayed, the size of i_age will ¢_al_ge. P r_i_g
the MENU Or • burn will re_tore the ori_i1_1 screen.
89

Setting Up Camera Functions
ill
BeforeYou Begin • SoopagoB9i_rhowtosot
• No rrtonu_r_orl appears withoxtornalinput,
SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT
(SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)
This DVI_ video camera/recorder autoJnatica/]y
detects tile status of subject arid surrotmdir_g
situation aid records tile optimum iJrlage: If you
choose the SI']OOti1"]ginode tO match therecording
corlditiorIs, clearer iJrlages will be recorded,
1Press tile MENU bu_ori, use t_le joystick to
_hoose _ Prograffl AF, _ Oil t_'Je_'_'._ltI Iet_il
_<uIictiolis _tup ° S{T_en, ali_ t_Jell _3P_SS t_'Je
I_/11 buttor],
The optJoris w_l] appear orJ tile right of
"l_rogratrl AF _,
2use tile joystJck to
choose tile desired
optiorL _rJd t]leli press
tile I_/11 buRon; Tile
selected optiorJ will be
set,
1_ € fl 0_ Phi
3Press tile MENU bu_orJ to erid t_Jese_ixlg.
The JrJeIiLI screeIi Will dTsappear,
l_lote:
II • You _ _heck theselec[edAI: i11o(_oby tho o_s_
i_orm_fioi_(_i_pl_l_owev_r,i_o_hii_will_ppe_r i__ho
•Tho shoo_i_9 mode ss¢_s _bov_ willbe s_o_ i_
memory _ if_hoE)VDvi(_ e._mer_'r_co_o_is
t_r_o_off.
Ti[i L_p/dowr_Bedto [eft@'
dghtto select,Bad rhea
Auto :The camera/recorder aatoma_ic_y
judges tile subject _d sarrourIdirIg _v'Lmrirrle:_t
for optirrlarrl recordir_,
Sports : ¸Reduces blurri:_g whe:_ recordi:_g
rapidly moving subjects such as irl gulf or teI_Tfis,
If the Sports mode is used raider afluorescer_
light, tile _T:_ge r_y flicker: IrI this case, use _le
Aura mode _r reco_g.
_R Portrait :Makes a subjecL such as aperson or
a creature, starld out from ablurred baakgromid.
Spotlight : Prexerlts overex'posure of subject
po_'tr;£t face, etc. when strong light strikes the
subject, as _rl a weddixlg or Oil stage,
_,_ Sand & Snow : Preverits talderexposure of
sabject portr_t face, etc. i:_aplate where reflect_orl
of light Js iriterise, such as at the seaside k_
fffidsuJ rJt_ie_or or] aski sloz_e,
8Low Light:Allows userto record irl adark place
even with decreased ]iL_tir_g: However, ati after-
image w_ll appear with a moving subject,
Note that the I,ow I,ight mode cannot be used
wheri tile recordirJg quality mode is STIZ
If there is d_Lculty irl automat_cM_y fbcuSirlg
subject irrlage, adjust the focus JyJil_Jual]}_ (_.7])
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ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE)
"l_li5 ])VI_ "¢ide_ camera/recorder aut_natical]y
_djusts the color of:'subject, C?_a_ge tile w_tite
ba3ance setting depending on the recordirIg
coriditJons,
_uto Whii8 balan_ always None
autorhatio<_lly_id]_lsl_
_1 Youc_'_nmanually ad_u_i
white balanc_ 1o maleh K_
lh_ lighl sourc8 or
silualion (E92)
Outdoor To recor_ in_ne w_ather
ndoor 1 To rsor_rd _/n0_r
incand_sc_ni light,
halogen light or b_llb-
color _pe Iluorsscenl
light
ndoor 2To rsor_rd _/n0_r
Iluorssc_nl lighl _'_
Pre_s the MEN U bu_torl,
choose "W?tite B_L _ ori
tile "Camera Fur_ctJorls
_etttp _t_Ie_u scre_L _id
ther_ pre_ tile I_/ll
buttori.
Note:
•The while b_l_ac_ mode c_a be _nfirmed u$in_ _he o_-
so'e_l_ i_torm_tion.
• Th_ while balance S_$U_will be _lere_ in momory oven
when tho DVD vitJoo cam_r_'_cerdo _is totted Off.
• DO _ot b[o_ tho il_frar_l s_l_o_ ise_ _T_m_i_o[o_pf, F_
160) with han_, el¢.
Infi'arod se_sor block
•Ira lele or wide_l_r_iOIl I_1_$is used, lhe a_o while
balance may _ot op_r_t_e _e_l_il_ o_ the recordi_l
col_i_io_s. If this ha_pe_s, s6";to the motJe _o m_leh the
_oceo'Jil_ conditions, or man_a[ly s_ the while b_tRt_c_.
• 13os_re to remove the I_n_ c_p b_tore lur_il_l the DVD
vidoo cam_w_ordor o_: If the DVD vi_eo ¢amor_'
_oce_Jor is tonged o_ with the I_l_s c_etJ, 111owhi_
balance will not work i_o_m_ll_
optJorI, arid t_len _Jress =,_=,
While balance mode
3Press tile MPNU b_tton to end tile setti_Jg,
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eSetting white balance manually
2Press the MFNUbu_otL
choose "Wldte I_aL",
"Set", a_d the_ press the
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3Hold I_/11 |J_e_ed _z_til [
the "_" _nd_cator [
change_ from bli_l_ng to
a steady light, When the
_" it_dicator light% the
white b'd]_i_ Setthig [_ _E_lr
w]l] be co]rl£;[ete.
4Press the m buttot_ to e_ld
the settit_g,
GEE]
lqo_o:
•The white balance se_ u$i=_gthe =Set" option will be
_tored i_ memory _1 it i_ le_et. F_e_etlil_ _will chalice
the %_d_i_i_tor from blinkin_ to a_|eody li_ll.
•DO not LISOa_loled object wlle_ _e_in_ tile wlllte
b_l_o_; Tile _ro_ria_e _nt c_not _ _et.
• If =Input _Lir¢_; kIME _ ha_ beo_ specified, yo_ ¢_nl_ot
u_e 6_e _et" mode of white balance (E 9_).
•The _e_il__ e_ whi_ b_l_o_ =.°,el' may _et _ _ot.$ible
i_ a bark _lace. Also, the whi_e b_l_o_ _l_e| be sot
whe_ the zoom b_ is in6_o dlfjiLalzoom ral_e (F_56).
I__LI_ _._t u_,the "1_ _il_bic_te_will remai_ blinkil_. _et
the white I_alal_ce in a I_right place with =Di_. Zoom Off*
_pecifieb.
• If the _e¢o_il_ ce_dltio_ h_'_e ch_fJed, re-sot 6_e
wh_e b_la _ce _or a_propriat_ _lors.
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USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS)
When yott use zoom to record a rtlag'7_f_efl subject irtlage, it will correc'c ft07,7,ir]ess]rltile recorded irrlage.
1 Press tile MEN U btt_orl,
dloose "E[S" orl t_e
**Ca_neraDUrl_toI)s
Setup °t_ieI_uscree:], aid
tlle_ pre_ tile I._/11
buttori.
2C?_ooset_e "Ori" or "Off", arid t31eripress t_le
I_/11button.
3Press tile MPNU button to end tile settirJg,
OChecking EIS On or Off
You carl (:_leck PIS Oil or Off by tile orl-screeIi
irlfbrrnatiorl dt s_lg¢,
After recordirIg wit}] >:IS set to "Off", it is
recom_iended t_lat you rettLr_] t}]e setting to *'Or]"
arid t_erl tutti t)le I,)V] ) rid eo carrlerairecord er o_
a_]ess you riorm_ly record wtt_ "Off _' settling.
Note:
• The KI$ sevlJngwill13estoredii_memoP, _i_ Whel_thl_
DVD video ¢amer_recorder isturnedOK
•itisre_mnlet_tJedthatyou specifyoEI_Off',whe_using
the DVD vi_eo Career.'recorderOn a desk Or_ipotJ.
•Whe_ "E18 On" is_becifie_,therewilli_ea slight
differet_raebe{weet_theac{ualmovement at_dthe
mov_r'1_r_Orl8Cr_l_rl.
•Grosscamera _hake m_lyno{be erivirelycorrectedeven
if"E18ON" i_specifie_:Firmlyholdthe E_D vi_
camer&'regorderwithbothhantJs.
• EI_ may not operalecorrectlywhe_ the veleorwitJe_
cot_ver_ionlet,s(get_erallyavailable)i_ _ed.
• EI_ ca_ot be use_ when re_rdi_g stillso_ DZ-
MV580A.
REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER)
When recordirIg soar_d fro_ r_l_e rrficrophone b ailt irlto t_s I}VI) vtdeo carrlerairecord er, you c_lreduce
wirId rio_se tx_recording.
If "1%I1C,>]lter: ON" is specified, t}JelI.lw-frettu erJ_:ycI.lrrl_Orlezlts ixltile sotLrJd picked u p by rrficro_]li.lrle
will be cut off'du_trlg recordirlg: This Jrlakes it easier to }mar tile target voice or sourld du_t rig playback.
1Press tile MEN U btt_orl,
c]loose "MIC.>ilter" orl
tile "_alflera P'LLT]CI]OIIS
_etttp _ tt ie_lu SC£'I5et], _llld
the_l pre_ tile I_/ll
btl_orI.
2c_,oose tile desired opttorl, and therl press tile
I_/11button.
31'tess t}_eMENU but_ori
to erid t}_eset2ir_g.
Microphonefiller i_¢
Note:
•Yo_tca_ also use the on_acreen di_pla'#1o corlfinll th_
the I%.qlC.Filterhss been s_.
• Th* MIC.Filt*t s_ilq_ win Oe 5"1_red in memop_, _rl
when the DV/_ vit_eo camer&'necome r is t_rned off.
• Th_ MIC.F]It_t IIJtier]On win _rk Orl[y _JLlrirl_rtlottie
reco_it_.
•The rtligrephol_e flier _ _]0_1 w0rk-_01_1_]_ith _he _luill-
in rnicrephone: [twillt_oltunction when _*in_ an _ler_al
micropberte {R 76).
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SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE 06:9 MODE)
If you ,,'Jew the _nages recorded with "I @:9f.)ri _ spec_ied on awJde-screen TV (aspect ratio I@:9),screen
_rr_ge will be wider thazl the _rlages recorded with "16:9 Off" (aspect ratio 4:3) by the size of the areas
on left axed right (trl dotted l_rlesl,
"16:9 Off" spe¢i_ed
(aspect ralio 4:3)
"18:90_* spedfied
(aspe¢_m:io16:9)
1Press the MF, NU buttot_, choose "£6:9" Orlthe 2Choose _'Orl", at_d tfle[_ press the _/11 button.
"Camera Se'_u_ Ftl_I_'tJorls ° me_itl s(:reerl, a_id
tlieIi [_ress tlie I_/11 buttoIL 3Press the MENU l)uttot_ to e_d the setting.
I _ENTE_ _RET U_N ®_.'_
16:9 mode ir._rl
Wher_ viewir_g playback on ar_ ordinary -r_ screer_ later, spectt3, "16:9 Off": Record_lg with "I 8:90t_"
specified wJl] be played bad< orx ml ordLr_aPy IV with lorlger vertical dk_ction :.Ifimage,
Disp]ay on LeD monitor screell
An _nage recordedwtrh "18:9 On" specS'Led will appear as _b]lows:
Displayin viewfnder
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Note:
•The I(_:gse_ng wrllbe kepteve_ _fcerthe [PIE)vrdeo_merairec_rder ishJr_edoff.
• T_e Dz_r_Iv550AtJoesno_have the 16:gse_i_9.
T_e 1(_:gsetUng _be used w_ei_ rec_rdi_lmovies on DVE)_RAI_(_is_:Itisi_o{¢ompaUble withstillrece_ii_,
reco_rjii_gOfex_r_alinputor recordingOn I3VE)_I_(_is_,
•Images receded witF1=I6:gOI__'_aspec{ratio16:_)_speci_'edwillbe playe_b_ck wi_ these_ _g_etJ tJLidn_re¢ordi_
r_Jle_s ofthe 1_:gse_i_l _he_ bei_l Lise_,
T_e ch_rac{ersOf d_e_ _d ti_leswillbe longeri_the ver_l di_ecBoi_o_ _ wi_J_screenTV _i_Jon t_eLCE) _onito_
OfthisE)VI_vi(_goe.._er_'r_co_rje_,
VV1he__I(_:gOI__isspecii_ed,bI_ckb_ds willapp_r aoro_tF_etop_d bosom ofLCI_n_oi_orscr_ei__ce_ oi__en_
screen,l'J_vig_io_ screen, orplaybackimage r_co_ed wi_ "__:_)Oli_ specifie_).
• T_e 1_:gsetUn_ isnot _mp_ble withID_/ID_2*,
TOvi_im_le_ _eceKJed_t_(_:gs_ii_, swi_cF_the_speclr_Uo_ r_: See TVin_ _o_ m_nu_1 _r _i_ _i_i_g,
VV1he__si_l_ vi(_goseleclor;see"Ter_i_olog_F,F___0),tF_eIV m_y _0{automa_ie._llybe _aNi{c_e(_toI(_:gmo(_e,
•This system reco_s the aspect ratio (1€;:g, 4:3_ irfformaUo=_r_void space pe_ween vrdeo srgnals.
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Setting Up Record Functions
lira=
SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)
Choose tile movie qua]ity from "XTICA" (o_]iywith DV] )-I_ikM d]s(_), "1' IN E", "STI] _ ar]d "] J_CM" (i.lzdy
IPress t_]e M FN U buttot_,
choose _WIDKO Mode"
Orlthe _2_ecord
_uIictio_]s _etLIp" _TleUU
Scr_rl, and _li_Ii prt_ss
_he I_/11 button.
2Choose the desired tiuaUt3, mode, arid then
pre_ tile I1_111bU_O_],
3Press tile MENU buttor] to e_d t_]e sett_zlg.
mus_!
rdovre qtlali_ -- ':*:'=
Note:
" The movie quali_i se_in 9 will be stored 111memor_ I_._ll
when the DVD vi_eo Cameo'recoVer is t_rn_l Off.
• The '_]IDEO Mode" s_il_ will not ¢_an_e e_sl_ iflhe
DVI3_HAIVldisc is r_plaeed wit_ a DVI3_I_ _isc, or vice
vers_. However, lhe s_il_ will swi_c_ to "FINE" in t_e
fo[lowin_ Cas_:
-Whe_ t_e mo_e i_ ssl _o"XT_.A'wi_h a DVI3_ _i_¢
insert_ a_d _he_ the _i_c i_ repla_ wilh a DVD_
disc
-Whe_ the mo_e is set to "LF_I_ _'wit_ a DVI3_I_ disc
insert_ an_ t_e _i_¢ is replaced with a DVI3_HAIVl_i_¢
• W_le_ Lisi_g DVI[_I_ disc, yoLi Cal_l_Ot_it _ _he movi_
_tla[ity w_ile re_rdin_ Ol_th_ disc: The DVD vi_eo
Came_'r_co_et will be a_omatically _ _o t_ nlovie
_tlality firsl utsed wi_ the _i_¢ fo_ recording.
•The movie qLlali[y _i_ 9i_ _c'dve o_[y _uti_g movi_
r_co_in_: T_e s_in_ will _ot be _isplaye_ _uring
r_co_in_ of slills.
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BlockJ_ke r_se tx_¢ _p_ear ir_ recorded image, or the outlir_e of subject _mag_ is distored uxlder the
recordk_g cor_ditior_s listed h_low: Pan the DVD video ctvnerair_corder as slowly as poss]bl_. (Hlock
r_oTse TslLkely _o appear ir_ the "S_IY'}:
• If there is a co_rl_lk:ated _attem _xlbackgrour_d {as in fbliowir_g figtLre or_left)
) If t_le I]V]) V'Ldeo card,era/recorder is moved excessive]y or quickly
"If subject is tx_ovir_g rapidly e_¢er] when tile I)V]) video ctvr]erairecorder _s hi.it movir_g
(Image when block-{ike noise o¢¢_) (Image wRho_ block-like n0i8€)
SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY)
You ca{_switch t3_estLl_recording qu_3ity i.l_flywhe{_ us]x_gcard,
1Press the M PN U buttor],
choose "QuOits, _ or_t)_e
"_cord _ ttx_ctiot_s
ther_ pr_ the I_/11
butto{_.
2C_,oo,e_l,e option you waist, axedther_ press the
I_/11button.
3]_resst_]e MPNUbutton
to er_d the settir_g.
D oa
Still residing qu_lRy
Note:
•he t_t{llQiJa[i_se_ _1_will be ${o_ed {n i11elllOp_eVe_l_e_
the DVD video c_mei_re_rder i_ tLirnetJ Off.
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RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE {INPUT SOURCE)
Ifyou wish to iripu_ ati k_iage from arlother device to this I]VI] video camera/recorder, you mu_st first
sw_tch the setting oil tile DVD video cartiera/reci.lrd er.
Refer to the expl_latiorl startirlg from page 83 on ?low to corl_le_.'l:tile IYVD video camera/recorder to
other devices or record _mages _nput from them.
CAMERA LIs_mllyselect lhis optiom No display
LINE To irTpui image troth anoiher device LIN
S LINE* ToirTp_iS-VlDEOsignalrrornanoiherd_,'ic8 S IN
* Displayed o_ DZ-MV580A o_]y.
choose "lriput Source" I ....
on the "Record
}_uIictior]_ Setzlp" me_itt
Screen, and _heIi press _M ,_**_.
"llIe _/11 barton.
2Choose "1,IN E", and the_ press tile _/11 blzt_oli, External i=_pai1¢o=_
3Press tile MENU bt[tto_]
to e_d the setting.
Note:
The "lnpui 8oa roe" s_)ng win
rei_ rn to "CAMERA" Whel_e,_er
the CtTDvi_eo camo_recorder
is turned o_
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SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT'/
W_leri "Input Source: ],IN Por S ],IN P" is specified, you carl record stills of externally input images on
either a I]VI]-I_'dk4 disc or acard, qllie DVI] video c_nera/reci.lr_ er carl record an ex'terria_ i_r]age wit_]
little rtiovertiezl_ by speci_,ing "Fre_ne", but "Field _ is recorrenended for reci.lr_ k]g i_nage with
ttiovettiet]t,
!
Does noisuii recording offr_quently moving video sub ecls, de-spite high
Frame ir_lage quality. Frame suiLsrecordingo_less rnippingvideo.
Field Suitabl_ rot recordirlg of _req_erltly reoving video subjects. _:_
1Press t_]e M PN U bttttori,
choose "P I-[OIO ][lput" Siil[ external )=_paiiconitill II
on the "Record _c:_
_uxlctior]s Setup" rnerit_
screen, and then press _ ,, ';,_
tile _/11 bL_tton.
2select t_]edesk_edoption aid tiler] press tile I_/I I
buttorL
3Press tile MENU buttor] to erid t_]e setting.
Note:
•The PHOTO Inpai Setting can be _l_fir reed asing ihe
o_$cree _ il_formalion.
•The PHOTO Inpai _eking will bo _tored in nlonlory even
when the DVD vi_eo ¢amera/reco_Jer is t_rned Off.
•Referio =Rec_r_ing (Dabbil_£) Images _,Ft83tosee how
to _l_nect tho DVD video camora/re_rdor to another
tJevice.
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SELF-TIMER
YOLIca_ rt_cord p_]otos u_i_g tht_ _e_Ltimer _lr]CtJo_L as wit_] or_|ir_¢ _amera_,
2Sele_ "0[_"_ a_d the[_ press the I_/11 buXom'l,
Th_ se]f-timer wJl] be set,
Press the MbNU button to end the settirJg,
8elgtinler r_rdi_g -- o_,
P_ess t_JeREC b_tto_t,
"[he record£_g indicator at the £"rox_tof I)VI)
v£deo caxnera/recorder wJl] bl£tk.
"[he se/±'-ti_ner i_dicator w_l start to cot_t
t]ov_, _lrld re_ort]ir]g wi]l _or_t_t_I_e
approx_r_ate]y _0 seconds later.
Note:
•YO_ can1also Check that seff-:imer has been _t by
_e_i_i_ the o_¢4eenl i_lorm_o_.
•TO re]e_e tl_e _[_4imer mo_e, ¢l_oo_e _Of _"o_ _e
mer_L__¢i_nl 0¢ _rn DVD video C_mer_ii_¢O_e¢ O_
•TO_p_n1_ _eff-_fme_, p_e_.__e _EC b_onl a_inl
before re,crYing _kxrts, Cr pres_ the • huron.
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SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF {OSD OUTPUT}
If you co rmect this I)VI_ video c_ner_ticecocd er to a TV to vt er_v t_n;:tges on TV screen, you carl switch
offthe o{>scree_ i{_forr_m_tozl {drsp]ayed Jxl the vtew_"tnder or o_ _he I,Cl) scree_l) from file TV screen.
1 Pressthe MEN U but_o{_
choose"OSD output _on
_he *'RecocdI_uncl:io_s
Setup" menu screen, and
thezl press tile kill
bu_o{i,
2c ,ooseo,1-oroe- p ssthe kill
bu_o{i,
3Press tile MENU butto{i to e{id _he settling.
Note:
• The "OSD Outpug 6e_f_gwfll be Stored f_ memory even
when Ihe [2A!Dvi_e_ Camera/recoVer is t_rned Off.
• Fvon if _Of_ is _hosen, the on_scJeen fnl_mlatfo_ will
_ppear d_ring playback. See page _2 lot playpack o_
screen inl_rmatio_ display.
• Fvon _f_er the on_scJeel_ i_l_mlatio_ i_ rem_ from
the TV _roen, f| will stillappear i_ the vfec_'nder or On
the LCD screen.
• The o_screen dfsplay oLRpLR_lnCtfOn_ only when the
input selectfo _ i_ s_ to c_meg_: It eanl_o{ be s6";_u rf_{I
external f_put.
_0_" se_ing
LCD _ereen or_i_nder
Ii_ o a=_@_1..a_
TV l_Creell
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LCD Setup
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SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN {BRIGHTNESS)
Press the MIeN U bu_orl,
choose _'Brightrle_ _ on
the _,CI_ Setup" zner_u
the I_/11 humors,
The bcJg_ltIless
adjus_rlerl_ bar will ap_ear Orl the screeIi,
2Use the joystick _br
adjust_r_erl_.
Tilt Lip/down and to [e_'
right to solo_, and then
press I_/ll 1_ desigl_ate.
3i,_s_ t_e MENU buItoIi to eIid 1he setting,
Ti]% %o left :The screer_
b_co_r]_s
dirrzn_r
Ti]_ _ cJg_t :The stmeer_
brighter
Brig_ne_
ad[usc_nen_bar
Note:
The Prighto_ se_it_ g win be 8toreO inillelllOp_ I_,_rla_er
the DVD video ¢amei_/recorder i_ tLtrne_ o_.
SETTING COLOR DENSITY OF LCD SCREEN (COLOR LEVEL)
1C?loose °ColorLevel °
on file "I,CI) Setup °
press t]l_ I_111bui_olL
The color derlsity
adjLls_rlerl_ bar wi]]
ttp[3e_r or_t_]e s_r],
3:,_s_ t_Je MI_NU hL_ttorl.
Note:
•The _lor 8e_dngwill_e S_Org_Jii_r*_er*_or"]_€i_naltor tho
DVD video _mer_rec_rder it_tur_ed ol_
• Even if the brighh_ess or 0ensi_3,o_LCD monitor screen
is changetJ, the brig_ne_s or det_si_ of t_e _eco_ed
ima_e i_selfwill not change.
2Use thejoysItck fbr
adj_st_r_erlI.
Ti]IIole_ :Forltgt_er
_o]or
Ti]_ _ right :For d_er
_o]or Color dell81W
ad[us_men_ Par
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Initial Settings
SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP)
Beep is heard whsn th8 ptr_er swJich is changed over, lh8 REC b_lLt.onis presssd,
On elc.
Off No beep ishee_.
1I_ressthe MI",NU bu_or;,
choose "l_eep" or; the
"_r;Jt[_Setup"_nena
screen, and then press
the _/11 button.
2Select "Or]" or "Off", arid tl_en press tl_e I_/ll
ba_on.
3Press the MENU bttttot_ to et_d the settk;g.
Note:
The "Beep"Se_ingWinbe storecJinmemoPy 6"_enwhen the
EY,JO vi_eo ¢ame_ireco_Jer istarnecJOff,
TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY
(POWER SAVE)
!
To engage power save. Ir CheI_'D video camera!recorder is left in Cherseording
On _ause stet_s withoul being operaled _r 5 minutes, iCwill a_Comalically turn off Co
_revenCthe battery from discharging needlea,sly:
Off _ P-._rlcelp#_wsr_ave
1I_resstheMl",NUbut'_orl,
choose "_ o_,_'el" Sil_._e" Oil
the"_r_tL_SetL_p" menL_
screen, and then press
the _/11 button.
2Select "On" or "OK",
and tY]enF_S t_e _/11 button.
Note:
•TO turn _he @#13video tamer "c!recorder on again I_om
aatomaiic off ac'dvated by the peever sa_ fu_ciio_, set
the pc_r sw_ch to "_OWKR OFF _, al_ the_ set it_o_[_
VIDKO _, "LJ _HOTO _'o_ "_ _HOTO _'
•The Power _ve set'dl__will _ot _ppe_r inthe on-screen
info_m_io_ display,
•The F_',_ r _ave s_il_ will be sto_ i_ memory e'_
when _he @_D vi_e_ ¢amer_'reco_Je_ is t_rn_l off,
3Press the MENU bul:tor; to e[_d t_;e sel:tL_g,
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TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF {RECORD LED)
You carl switch off'the _co_Jirig i_ldicati.lr o_1 the frorlt of I)_I) video c_rlerairecorder everi dt_Jrlg
recordi_]g.
I_rdi_g inditer
2 5ele_ "Ori _ or "Off "_,arid theri press the I_/11
button.
3],_ss t_]e MENU button to end tile settirig,
Note:
•The h_e¢orOLED se_dngwin t_o| appear in the on-screen
initiation dispk_y,
•The _e_rd LED se_Jng will be s|ore_ i_ momo_ evet_
w_len the [TVD video camer_'n_¢or_e ris t_r_ed Off.
• 8peci_ "h_oco_JLED: _' w_len _rdi_g _ sLl_jec_
_e_in_ a glas_ or water _ak th_ n_flect_ light: T_e
_ec_ed light of t_e n_co_lin_l il_ica|or will i_ot I_e
reclined.
• Eve_ if "_eco_J LED _ is specif ed, t_le _coKfit_
in_i_ rwill light while t_e self4imer is _ nUn_ _.
CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE)
You carl chatige tile ]ar]guage used to display tile ]_ne_]I__t_](|iiiforln_lt [O_L
l_le fo]lowtr_g shows t_at Erlg/is?_ is chatiged to _renc?_,
3],_ss t_]e MENU buttoxl to exld tile settirig,
Note:
The la_j_a_o _o[ti_g will bo store_ i_ momo_! even w_e_
t_o DVD vidoo c_mo_re_ler i_ tLirnocJ Off.
2Select "Prarl_;ars_,_uid
the_ pre_ tile I_/11
buttori.
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RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)
You carl restore meIm sett _lgs to d ef_ults (]rntMl settirigs at the factory (1_.18 [)). _ ore, however, that t_le
date/time w_l] :_ot be reset.)
1I_ressthe M F.NU butto_l,
choose _'l_eSet" o_ithe
"k_t_ Setup" menu
Screen, arid tli_Ii |]ress
tlle kill bklttoII,
3Press the MENU buttori to erid tile settirJg.
Note;
TO¢¢_n0_1ros_]n_ mfdway, choose "NO _onthe _.*¢reenfor
vedfcaUon in slop 2 or press _e • b_o_.
T[']e screen ff._rvet _¢]rlg
reset will _pear.
2If you are sure that you
w]s?] to reoset, use t)]e
joystick to choose "YI_;S",
arid t}']_II p!_SS t]']_ kill
bu_orL
The st_kllg Jr#Iris )]avt_
flOW beer_ reset to defaults.
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Using Disc Navigation
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STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION
Hksc Navigation ksa tool fbr editing scenes recorded i.ln this DV]) video camera/recorder,
Here is an exp]anatkm on '%eerie" and "progr_n ", so that you will be able to m'_-ke t_ost use of Hksc
Nav[gat]ori function.
1"he screens in this _xtstruct]on marlttal are basically those that will appear wf_en I]VI]-]_M dksc is used:
Some items will riot appear when HVD-R dksc orc'oz'd ks _lsed, but the operation is the s_ne,
•Turn tho DVD video carncr'_dmsordcr orl (R48},
Before You Begin •Whon using disc: Sot the powor a'witsh to "ll VIDEO" or "LJ PHOTO ".
• Whon us[rig C_rd: Sot tho power sw]toh to _ PHOTO'.
Press the ])]SC ___
NAV]GATION
button.
Tf]e I]isc
Navigation screen {shownon page 106) w]l]
appear,
2Press the ])_SC NAVIGATION bLItton.
Disc Nav'lgat]on will be terrrdnated arid the
I]V] ) video c_neraireeorder will enter the
recording pause status,
You can also press the •bu_ori to end I]ksc
Navigation,
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•The b_d_ro_l_d c010rOf s_reer__IIO_G_'outo iden_fy
whether discoOr_rd i_ _s_ec_o_ t_is _D vic_eo_nle_'
-P_rple: W_len disc is__s_ecL
-_e_: When c_rd i_ _ed.
•_r_s_il_ t_e [_1_1_1_.¥bLl_l_ will display the _infj
C_|_'_ime of t_le _c_ne On whi_l t_le _Lir_or i_ placed in
t_e sp_ for ope_fin_ guide. I_ressin_ I_I_PLA¥ _fjai
• If _o C_is¢Or C_rd i_ inse_c_, t_le Disc _avi_3flol_ s_el_
¢_no_ be di_pl_ _ _ pr_infj t_e I_1_C
NAVIGATION _t_n.
•E_I time [_is¢ N_ifj_io_ i_ s_r_d wit_ _ E?_!I_ C_i_
A_er _e nle_ge ap_3r_, t_le I_i_ N_vifJ_io_ _._r_n
will _ppe_
• If t_e _llowin9 di_ or _1 i_ in_er_, the [_is¢
N_ifj_io_ sc_e_ will app_r o r _ome r_es_fje will be
_i_pl_d:
-Wri_p_o_d _is¢
-Finalized I_VI_I_ disc
w_1i¢_1_e I_/1_ video C_nle_rder is _ _ec_c_:
_oi=_ _o ¢oLlld_9e the TV _¢_, po_si_l_
b_rnin_.
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PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN
'1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION buttozL 3buttorl.
2u,e _,e joystick to select t_e deos k_ d sce_e.
The selected scene w_ll be framed: lq tis is called
_'(_uJ_or ° .
Playback wJl] star_ from the seM_ed scene,
Tiltieg the joyslicK to lef_or rigM will nlova lhe ¢LI_ do
the p_cedi_g or _ollowit_g scene.
Tiltieg i__p or dowa win m_ to precaOit_ or _oll_in_
page.
®
U'_ O"Down
Left or blight
eWhen playback ends:
l]le D_D vkteo c_nerai Ii
recorder _,¥Jl] ezt_er t_
playback pause status at the
last image of last scer_e,
Press_rlg the • or DISC
NAVIGAq_ION bu_ozI w_ll
restore _he i )isc Navigation
screen. Fal_lPa_ pause
When the playback pause status continues for as
tong as 5 mir_utes, the ] )_sc N av'LgatJori screen w_ll
automatically be restored.
_Playing back stills
Astil] wi]l be d_sp]ayed for approx. 3seco_ds,
When playizlg back stills ozIcard, playback will
stop after each s_ll playback.
Note:
• P rocks _he I_/11 b_r_oa to lempomrily _top playb_cJ_.
Proc_sing _/11 again will SK'_Kfrom _ha: poinl.
•I_ yo_ pr_s the _/11 P_ot_ a_o_ playback of the lasl
scoee on disc _'eishes, playback will _tar_ again f_om the
_e_int_it_ of disc.
• P _sing _ho • b_tee win ahvay_ restore the Disc
N_i_ot_ screen.
•Whe aplayin_ _ack a slil[wi_halarfe e_mPer o_pix_ls oa
card, "Playback." will _ppe_, aetJ ilwill _ak_ some time
tot the s_il[to appo_
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SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES
1Press tile DISC. NAVIGATION button.
2Use _he joystick to select the desired scene,
3Press tile SEI,ECF hu_ton o{_ce:
The selected scene will be flamed _l red ar3d
yel]ox_
Repeat steps 2 _id 3 to randomly seleL_
multJp]e scerles.
To cerise] asele_ed sce{ie, select tile scerle to be
canceled, and then press the SEI A",CTbattOrl.
To cmmel all selected scenes, press _he •battorl.
Note:
/dlho_gh scenes _an be rai_domlyselectetJ, playback will
_kv'ay8start from the Iowes| sceae rl_ml3er.
SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2use t_lejoysttck to select
the desired scene,
@j
0t-lo]d dowzl the SEI,EC'[
bttt_o{_ tbr at ]east one
S_f_Oll_7
The sel_L_d sceIle w_ll
be doubly framed irl
yellow a_d blue.
4use the joystick mselect
_lie last scene [r] _]e
range yoa walit, a_Kt
then press the k/ll
bttttoli:
Yellow fr_roe
Do_blo frames il_
_ellow _l_tJb[ae
Note:
•Youc_a kaowlhe sl_|u8 of:sceneskom the color_of
_arsor al_tJb_raph:
Yellow Light blue Current cursor posiiion
Rang_ of scenes being
Blue Light blue selected
Red Red goenes already s_lecied
•pressin_ thel_/ll I_ut_onel{or ealecting sceaea will pla,i
back only the selecteO _¢ene_ from lhe I_egin=_ingof
each.
in lhe range.
• _o release mul_iplo _e[e¢_io_, p_e_._the _KLKCT or •
b_r_oa a_er _|ep 4.
•Up to 999 scenes ¢¢_nI_eealecte_ for both _i_¢ aad ¢¢_rd.
The thumb{ia[ls of
SCt_lleS _1 [/']e specified
range wi]] be framed ir_ W_e=_oan_ptothis
red, and then selected, poi=_tare _ele_
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FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION
-r]l_ i)T_c N av-_gat_on t_ode ,wiLl "allow avarie_ of further o|_era'_[ons,
. . .
OBlation of scenes drdl_l / You _in _81eteunnet_ssary scenes. 1`11
E_itirTgof scenes _Youcan attach f_de _uTdskipto _ scene, `113-`117
_ornbine sc_nss, or divi_8one scans.
Scene iriforrrmtion IBal/ Youc_iridisplayinformaUonorloriesc_rl8 122
2sptsy _rmultiplescerTss,s_lch _s imageq_lality,
"scorning tithe, etc.
3h_nging tiile _ YOU¢_n change lh8 litl8 or play list or 124, 132
_rogr_rrL
3rsation of ptsy lisl _ Youc_[ncrsat8 an original rnovi8 by 126
shanging th8 corrldination of scenes.
Disc or Card iniCi_dizaliorT _/ Youc_[ninili_dizsaCA/D-RAMdiscorcard 135
so lh_i it can be use_ on this DVD vi_eo
3_[trlero/rscor_ eE
Copy fromdisc to card drdlBIIB/ Youc_[ncopy pholosrscords_ orl I_'D- 1"18
RAM disc_o c_[_d.
Disc _nalization !You c_[nuse this EPCDvidso carhereV 137
_scor_er to finalize any EPCD-Rdisc
_scor_ed on it so ih_i the disc c_[nbe
_'iew_don EPCDptsye_elc.
Rspee[i play drdl_ll__r-_ll You can i_peale_ly play beck prograrhs 138
an_ sc,enss.
Slide show /Youc_[nptsy beck stills cor_iir_uously. 139
Rsrnaining displpy dr-JIEt_i _rdr_ The rsrnaining recor_ a die rhovietirr=eor 134
[Capacity) 'lurr=der of recordabl8 stills is displays_.
Disc proisction _Youc_[nprotecl ihe I_rVD-RAMdisc to 134
or_rventdeletion or ediiing by rhisiake.
Scene lock /Youc_[r_lock any scene so thai it will r_ot 1"19
08 deleied by mistake: Essential sc,enss
at8 ihereby proiscted, and recordirlg
anoiher siill is pos.sible.
DPOF sstling / Youc_[r_set lhe nurr_derof prints foreach 120
scene.
Note:
EtJit[ng f_=_c'_o=_s(_u mbeai[, skip, fade) are original to this I_E) v[tJeo cameo'recorder. When a _i$¢ _ita_ o=_this EY,}D
vi_ camera/recorder i_ _irect[y playe_ beck on a EY,_D_RAM re, order 0r rea_ into I_C, the etJiti_g results will _ot be
reflected in the play_ackor reatJin£. TOreflect the e_iting resLl[fa, connect both _e_ices _sin_ the AVi8 inpu_outputc_b[e
and the_ perform recording _ut_bin_ _E86}).
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UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU
Press the MENU buttI.ln ori the Disc Navigat tozl screen: The merlu street,s _br _)Ssc Navigatiorl arid m_:_u
server,s for d_sc and card will ap_e_r.
See pages 87-89 and 206 _br how to irlter_t tile screen.
R_f_r t(_pages _ndicatad f_r _eta_ts of settirlgs.
OWhen using DVD-R disc
_c_ne SeleCt _121)
[] _ D_i[ fit 122)
Program Swilch (P.123)
"_ Pla,tR124)
8tar_ -_ Cvrter_ [R 12'1)
"-"_ Cvrn_l _ End _R12_)
Disc _C=pad_t (P.1_H)
_;,, _ Fina/iz_ I]is¢ (P.137}
(R 133) O_ts_rs F_e_ea_ Pay (P.I 3_)
GO TO -_P (Rlaa) _r¢
OWhen using card
T Delete A111)
Lock A11_)
DPOF _f120)
D_i[ {P.122i Cvrre_t _ End [R121)
_'-- J'd[ [E121)
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DELETING SCENES (DELETE)
YOLI ffl_y w_it to delete u{tw_fflted s_e_J_s,
Scenes on I)VI)-R disc cannot be deleted, arJd menu item _'l)elete ° w_ll not a[Jpe_ w_th I)_!I)-R d_sc,
1Press the I)_SC NAVIGATION b_lttl.m. 7_'resstJ,e ,l,_o,_to
2Select the scene to be quit.
deleted,
0Press the MENU
button.
4c Joose"Delete _ ontfJe
"_(_eIIe" ITleIIU SC.1_eII,
arid then press _e _ll
batten.
5T?Je _'l)elete Scene"
screen will appear: _f
you are sure You w_tt to delete the selec_ted
scene, press th_ I_/ll batten.
Ifyell want to char_ge the scer_eto be deleted,
you can char_ge it on this screen,
6T?le screen fbr verifytng
delet[Orl will appear:
C?loose "YES _, and therJ
press tile I_/11 bttttoii,
Note:
•I_yeLt poi_ the cLtr_r at thescene 2o be delsCedotn_AII
Programs _ screen, an0 the_ pre_ the DI=LETE b_lten
On remote _nth3l, the _cn_en in step 5 will _ppe_r.
•TO delete an Ltn_nted p_rt of a scene ot_ [_[:)-ItAM
disc, divi0e the scene fl_t, an0 thet_ delete the
Linneeess_ part (_ee page _ _7).
• I__Lt delete all data ot_ 0i_c e_ _rd, it_i_i_lizin_ the disc
er card will be recommended (_ee page _ 35).
•I_the time of _eleted _o_t_ (s_ills) is q_ite sherl, the
remait_in_ [_ee space of0isc m_ not increase in the _i_c
Or_rd n_m_init_ in0ic_to_
• The locked _o_n_ ot_ cord c_not be deleted (_ee pa_e
•I_evea one play list has been_¢_e_te_+nne*sage _arne
scenes on I_[_yList will _e _eIetsd. Delete _ocenes? °will
appear _rs OeleUag scene(s). This message will
appear _ea if the *co an(s) 1_ be deleted i$ t_el _*e_ in
the_rrespontJingplatlist.lathiscase, cheese "YES"
and thenpress the I_/11 b_e_.
C?_oose "NO _ to caxmel
deletion.
After Yes or No settir_g, the _'l)elete Scene"
screen will be restored,
Repe_t steps 5 and _ to delete other scenes,
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_res_ tile 1%IENUbuttoIihef_.lre pre_sirlg the _/11 batto_ irl_te_ 5 (Seepage H _) l_le _ubmer_u will appear
Edit--_ E_Jt...................... To restore the ]]_scNavigaCio_ screexl
t------ I_e]ete ................. To delete selected _ce_es
Select mr-.--- St'ar't _Cu rreIit, .. To select _ce_es frort_ t)le start t_ t_e _Ile that the car_r is or_at tile
EI/lllOI_lel/It
t----- All ....................... 70 select _31sceI_e_
G_ T_-----1----- To_ ...................... "[omove the cursor to the first _ce_e
L--- E_d ...................... Fo _r_ov_ tl_t__lr_O_ to tl_ ]_lst _Cerlt_
Pres_ir_g the • button will re.store t_e screer_ ir_ step 5,
_lot¢:
AIIhOLIgI_ll_e _Ll_r_el_ _¢_oe_ win appear for €_¢_ _etti_9, some r_€_ it_rr_ r_ay i_otapp_ _,_e_el_cJil_ o_ 1_€ _eff_.
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CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EDIT -THUMBNAIL)
Norrua/ly, the first ir_ge of the recorded sce_e is displayed as a thtunb_,_l: You c_m choose ar_other
[t_ttge of the scer_etbr thut_b_lat[1, [f'yott set avivid irrlage to thtu nb_lail, you can know whaQ;i.l _1record ed
from a glance at the Disc Navigatio_ screen.
• • • • • •
Press the I)[SC NAVIGATION b_ltton.
2Select the thturlbrl_l of the seethe to be ch_ged.
Press the MENU button.
4c?,oose 'sce,,eo,*'Edit",
'*ThuJnbn_l', and then
press tile bill bttgOIL
5The *'Char3ge
ThtunS_l" screen will
appear: If you are sure
you w_lt to ch_ge tile
thumb_a[1 o5tim
selected scene, press the
_/11butto_: The sele_ed
scene will be played back,
If yogi w_*t to change the scetle whose
th_lmb_*a[1 is to be charlged, you ca_*ch_*ge _t
on _]_s screen,
6Wbe_, the _mage you wa*t to use as the
thumb,*at1 of the sce_*eappears, pre_ tim
7 s,:ree,,verifS"_lg J
sw_tctli_Jg Of"t_Jufflbnai] :h r_¢r_n: _.
will appear: Choose t:.._,_,,:¢.,_
*'YES", and the_l press
tile I_/11 but_oQ,
Choose "NO" to carmel
sw_tchi_Jg of"thumbnai].
After Yes or No set_irlg, the "Change
_[hut_tbr_a[1 _ screen will be restored.
Repeat steps 5_7 to d_ge the other sce_les.
8Press the•but_or_to quit,
Note:
• If yo_ pre&s the MFNU button before pressiag the I_/11
button i_nstep 5, the s_lbnle_nu $creea win appear. (See
_age _12)
• A thumbnail of Still cal_not be ch_ge_.
•8inc_ the scribe to which skJ_pi_g is set can _ot be
_[aye_ _ack, yoLiwi[ll_ot be able to change its thumbaail:
Release the skip se_il__ of the _cene to chan_e the
thLimbaai[.
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PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES {EDIT -SKIP)
You ca{i specify "Skip"t_.lrscenes you d_ riot want to play back:The selectedsce_leswJl] be slopped.
1Press tile DISC NAVIGATION button. 6Press tile • bu_o:l to quit,
2Select the scer_e to be sNpped. A skip icor_ "_" will _ppear [r_tile thuJnbnail
3Press tile MENU buttorL of any Scene for whk:?l skippirlg ha_ been set,
_fyou war_t to change tile scerie to be skipped,
you can C]l_fflge it On t)]TSSCreen],
After sNp sert[rlg, tile "Set Skip" screeri will be
restored,
Repe_t step 5 to set skippirig of oft_er sceries,
lIDReleasing Skip
i_erforrrl tile S_Lfflepr¢.ll;edldre as settirlg Ski[j: Tlqe
skip mark w[lldisappear _rld sk_ppirig of ftle steele
will be released.
Note:
•f_ultiple s_n_ c_ be _[_'ted for skippiag (R 108).
•[f_u press tho MEN_J b_ltol_ b_re pressing {he _/ll
b_loa i_ _tep 5, {he subrnoa_ screen will _ppe_r (E _12).
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ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES {EDIT -MOVE)
You carl arra{ige sceries w[tldri a p]ay list by moving them to desired pos[tioris. (I_.131_1C'.reate a p]ay l_st
first, and ft]_rl arrarige tile scenes ["Creatir_g New Play List (Creat_l", P.12_].
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DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EDIT -FADE)
You cat_add fad_rlgto t_lebegirm_rlgarid/or end of scene,
There are t]tree types of spet.ial effet:ts:
Fade OL_t Fade OtJ| Fade OLJt
i
Fa_e In Fade In Fa_e la
White:
F_tJes in from whRe screen
F_tJes out te white screea
Wipe:
Fades i_from bltlckscreen to
;er:ia[Oire_11oael scr_e_
Fades o_t[Tonlverti_[
tJirectienofscreea tei_lack
8o'een
Fades in [10111Black and While
_._,leet_ te color sc_8_
Fades oLJi_om color screet3 te
Black _t.J White SCreen
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select the scene for addLag special effects,
3Press the MENU button.
7:,ress the •but_ot_to quit,
_[he ".d" and/or _'IL" icor_(s} will appear _rlthe
scenes _r which _de _l arid/or _de out _ave
been set,
If you war_t to char_gethe scene to w2_tch fade is
added, you ca_l change it on t_]Jss_reezl,
65ele_l the special e_ects
_br "IN" a_dior "OUT",
press t2_eI_/11 buttor_,
To carlcel sett _lg, choose
"Cazlcel".
After sett£r_g, the _'Fade Set" screen will be
restored.
Repeat steps 5arid _ to add fad e to other scenes,
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COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE)
If you ?lave recorded rlmrlerous short scerles, cornbi_lirlg ttlem wLll be _hci]itated by the use of Disc
Nav_gatiori,
Be sure to se]ect corlsectltive multiple scenes. Corrlbi_1311gsceIles is possible o_lly wheIi "Catego_;: All"
_sspeckled. 0 _.138} Stfils carmot be combi_led.
1Press the D]SC NAVIGATION btlttorl.
2Select tile corlsecttfive multiple scerles to be
cornbi_ed,
3Press the MENU btt_ori,
7Press the • bu_o_ to quit,
Note:
8ceaes ia €_i_re=3t pnograms (dilfer_al re_ordi_g dales}
¢_aaot be *omNned: Create aplay Ii_t tirol, an0 lhen
¢o mbine _LICI_sgenos On the play list.
Ifyou war_t to charNe the scer_es to be
cOlllbirJed,yOLICar]char_gethem ori this screen,
6_he screeIi for veriiS'ing
cornbir_atiorI will
appear: Choose "YES _,
arid then pre_ss the _/ll
buCtori,
Th_ _'o _n;:tges
appea2:ttlg oIit}le veriflca_o_i screeIlare those o5
the first arid last scerle_s to be cornbirled,
C]K_ose "]NO" to cancel CO_n}_nL_t[0_L
After Yes or No set_irlg, the "Cott tbJyle Scelles _
screen will be restored.
The thttr_tb_lidl of the first scene will appear irl
the combl_ed scer*e.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to cot_tbirle other scerles,
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DIVIDING MOVIES {EDIT - DIVIDE)
YOU can divide a scene into two parts,
fo delete u_Jxiecessary [JortJo_i of sce_ie, first divide tile s(_erle, arid t_J_rl delete the Urlrle(_essar3_ portion.
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Selec_t tile scene to be divided,
3Press the MENU button.
4cfJoose, 'scex,e","Edit°,
*_I)ivide" _ld thezl IJress
tile I_/11 bu'_or],
5 T_le _'Divide Scene"
screenwill ap;Jear: Ifyo u
are sure you want to
divide the selected scezle, press tliel_/ll buttozl:
The se]ected sce_e will be pl_;ed back,
If you want to char_ge tile sterne to be divided,
you carl char_ge it on this screen,
The selected scer_e wi]l be pl_¢ed back,
6Wl,e,, you reac?_ tile
poixlt where you warJt to
dtv_de the scene, press
tile SE] ,ECT b Lltlozi,
7 T?,e, e,ifbr verifying
d [v_sil.m will appear:
C?loose _¥XS", and tllerl
press tile I_111 l)tl_oII,
C?loose "NO" to carl_:el
d[_[siozl.
Status bar _ _,_i_ e
I_oing pla'/od back
After dPf_iozl, tile "DivideScene" screen will
be restored,
Repe_ steps 5_7 _ d_v_de another scene,
Note:
• If yogipr_ the tdENU bu_ton bel_re pressin_ _he k/I I
_ut;on in _top 5, the sul_men_lscreen will app_ r. (P.112)
•The st_hJs _ar of sc_i_o boii_ played _ack can I_e
sw_chotJ o_ or on _y proz,sil_g foo DISPLAY huron.
• _earch _nd fK_mo at'lvai_ce are u_e_lwhen d_ig naming
dfvision p_fnls.
• If a_pocfa] effo_ has been _¢Jed _ the original scene,
the °IN" of_ will _e ad_otJ _ tho first half of _eeno, an_
the "OUT __ct, _ tho labor _al_
•The dfvfsion p_fnt ma_ ¢Jrff;bel_re Or a_er the
desigi_|od poiof _y _pp _xin_a_efy 0.5 _i_ds.
• _inca _ sceno wi_h_ski_ set can n_r;bo pl_d I_¢k, i_o
dfvision pofnt _i_ be specif etJ: hlolo_se the ski_ for the
scone _elore dfvftJin_ il.
•Ift_e _Msiol_ pofnl i_ _ a s_ilf,a mes_afe will _ppear, but
no dfvision win I_o mado.
• If the _ivisioi_ _oi_t i_ a_tho s_ar_or end of ascene,
mess_e will appear, _| no divisfon will be m_de.
• A movfe sc_i_o whose recor_in_ tired fs 0.5 _ntJs or
Ions canno| I_odiuide_.
• If free s_ce _fl_Ne on dfsc is ins_'¢ion|, dfvfsion will
not be p_ssiNo: Delete _i_necoP._ary scene_.
• P _oP._sfng the • I_Ll_t_nOnthe scJeei_ for vorilic_oi_ win
_os|ore the thumbnail dfs_la_ sc.J'oei_.
8Press the • button to qi_t,
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COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD {COPY)
Set _he power switch to ,,laaVII)EO _ Or
"L_ PHO'[O",
2Press tile D_SC NAVIGATION button.
3select tl_e still to be copied,
4Press tile MENU button,
Choose "Copy ° orlthe
"_ceIIe" tTIeIlu scr_er],
arid t_]erl preoss t_]e I_/11
button,
Note:
•NO movie can _ ¢opie_.
•[f_u pre_ 6_e MENU bu_ol_ b_r_ proofing De I_/11
b_r_o_ i_ s_ep 6, the _abmen_ screel_ will _ppo_r. (R 112)
• See "Category _ (R138) _o CheCk ll_e siills reeor_od on
DVD_RAI_ disc.
• Even if ttllscen_, in¢l_il_ movio_, _ solo_ _o be
coned, oaly _11_ will _e ¢_pietL
•D_ta ol_ ¢_rd ¢al_noi bo ¢o_ie(I _o _is¢.
• Tl_e _aality o__11 ¢_pietJ _om disc _o _ar_ win _e lhe
$ame _ when yoa re€orbed _lill On _is¢.
• _%till__rde_ ol_ ad_o_ o_her thal_ thi_ D_D vitJeo
_amera[_¢o_Jor may i_ot bo ¢opiotJ normall_
6_he ,,copy m card"
screenwi/l appear: [fyo u
are sure you want to
copy the selected sYdl,
pre_ the I_]11 buttor],
[fyo u want to change t_]e
still to be cop_ed, yo_ can change _t or_t_fis
StTeen,
7_he screerl fbr ver_cing
copy will appear:
Choose "YES", a_d thex_
pre_ the I_]11 buttor],
Choose "NO" to CarlCe]
copy,
After Yes or No se_]x_g, fl_e "Copy to card"
screen will be restored.
Repeat steps _ arid 7 to copy other stills to card,
8Press the • buttorltoquit,
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LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK)
You carl lock each photo recorded ori card so that tt will not be deleted or edited by rr_stake.
Isettkepowerswitc?l to "L_ I_HO_OL OTo unlock the scene:
2Press the I)[SC NA_t [GATION butti.lIL Select tile locked scerle, and tlleIi use tfle same
procedure as above to Lliilock t_e _cerR_:file lock
3Sele_ tile scene to be li.lcked, icon w_l] disappear aIid lockJng w_]l be released.
4Press the MENU button.
5Cfloose _,ock _ on the
"_ceiit_" iil_Iiu sc_eii,
and tlieIi |_ress tile I1_.,¢1I
buttorI.
Note:
• I_yoLip re_.sther_EINUbuttonbeforepnessingtheI_/II
buttonint,tep6,thesubmenLiscreenwillappear.(F_1_12)
•YOLI_t_ also select mLl[_p[e so_t_es (_10_.
• Whe _ i_i_a[izit_ the _r_, the [OCKetJso_t_es will _1_ be
deleted.
6T_,e "l,ock Set" screeri
will appear: If you are
_llr t_yell w_lt to lock the _elected sct_ne, _res_
tile _/11 button,
If yoa wa{it to ch_lge the scene to be locked,
you ca{i ch_r_ge it oil this screeri,
After se_ix_g, file "l,ock Set" screen will be
restored.
Repeat ste_ 6 to lock atiother scerie.
7Press the •buttori to qmt,
Tf_e lock _con "_ _ will a_pear oxl _ly scene for
wli[c_l lock flas been set.
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DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED (DPOF)
You taxi use ])POF _o set prir_t ir_brmation, inc_udir_g se]ectior_ of the scenes to be printed, so _hat you
wi]l be _le to use _t on a system coIfforr_fi_g _ DPOF,
Note:
D_OF slan0s _or digital prinl order _rmm. D_OF is _setJ to ask a pdm_tlab to prim mcordetJ slills.
1Set the power sw_tch to _'_ PHOTO". 7Use joystick to specify
2Press the DISC NAV_GAHON button.
3Select t_e scene to which I]POF is to be set.
4Press the MENU btt_o_*,
5Choose "I]POF" Orlthe
"_celI_" tTIeZILI s_er],
arid t_l_rl press t_l_k/ll
but_ot_,
6The *q)POP Set" screen
will appear: If'you are
suze you w_mt to set ])POP' to the scene, press
tlIe _/11 b HttoXl.
_he _tunber of pri_ffs,
arid *hen press the b_/ll
Td* it up or *o rJgf_t: To
tocrease _]_ I_ r_er o_ie
one,
7"d_ it dowr_ or to lelh To decrease _he _umber
one _ OtiS,
Pressing the _/11 but2o_ w]l] displ_ the ])POF
ico_ on the sele_ed scene_,
A_er se_g, the _'I]POF S_" screen wil] be
restored,
Repe_s_ps 6_md 7to set DPOF to _mother still,
8Press the • button *o quit,
The I]POF icon *'_" wLll appear or*any scene
for wtffch DPOF has been set,
_fyou want to ch_*ge _he sce_*e to whic_ ])1_0 F
is set, you _a_i c_r]ge it o_] _ik5 s_v_e_],
Note:
• [f_u pr_ the MENL_ bu_m_ b_re prying the _/ll
bur_o_i_ s_e96, the st_l_monu so*eom_will 89908r. (R 112}
• _o_ c_ _lso se[ec_ m_l_iplo pholos (R_08).
• If yo_ s_o_ify tho ntlml_or _lor solocfin_ m_ltiplo stills,
tho samo spocif od m_tlmborwill bo s_ to all thoso stills.
•Up to 9g prird_ _n bo s_ lot om_osco_o. Tho m_ximtlm
n_ml_or of sot_blo _rim_%sOn ono _rd i_ _)_.
• This DVD vi0oo _mer_'roco_ot may m_o_re_ni_
DPOF tha_ has boon se| om__nother 0_wico: Always s_
tho D_OF On thi_ [_VD vidoo c_mo_/re_rdo_
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SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT)
YO_IcallUSe t]_s'_elect"fuilc_[i.intoselectci.in_ecutJve_c_]esatOrl_tJme,
-r]lis fLint'_[i.ln T_USefu] when t_]ere are ill_nefoli__ct_nes,
'1 Press the I)[SG NAVIGATION button.
2Selec_ the first scene to be selected.
3Press the MENU button.
;_ Choose "Stat_-_
CLt_erlt", "Current -_
I<nd" or "All" and then
press the _/ll b_li_oii.
4C_]oose "Select" onthe "Scene"menu screen.
mmml/
cun_nt wll be s_=_.
The _¢:erl_s lirom ['18 cJr'_ AJl s_r'_ _lnl_i _e first :0 end
to end wll be _1_-_.". wil be _l_d_=. "
_Deselecting selected scenes
Deselecting scenes one by one:
Wh_le you are drsp]ay_ng the "A_I I_rograms °
screen on wldch scenes have been selected, choose
t_]eSct_]e to he deselected _tld t]leli press tile
SEI ,EC'F hLl_ton.
Note:
L_plo 99g scenes cal_ De sele_e_.
Deselacting all the selected scenes at once:
Wh_e you are disp]ay'Lng the "A_l Progra_ns"
screen on wt_ch scenes have been selected, press
the • button.
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DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN {DETAIL)
You carl di_l_y various irffi.ln_t_or_ fbr a scene: the reci.lrdir_g rrli.lde_ record_lg d_teitime _rld length_
speciat effects arid rrlOV_e qual_¢ mode.
1 Press tile DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Seteettheseenewhoseirffcrmat[onycawishto
kr_ow.
3Press tile M_NU buttorL
4c],,.,,.,se"sce ,e"."l)etai]", _id then £_ss the
I_/ll buttorl,
The det_Lled irff_._nn_tiori Orl the scene w_ll
appear.
iWlhoa =JSfagdfsc) (When _$in£ carO)
"_ No[displayed_thDVD_di*_.
Maynot_ppeargt.* _oed*dce_ dc_*not
comply _th DCI_
"3 Nf_m_r of p_xel_ O_ _J_il!in hodz_[_! direction:
I_i._ m_y not _pp_t"_Y_h _JP_:G file [h_[ do_$
not con_or_ to thi_ DVD video _meraJ_co_dog
Note:
Tilli=_£the j_tfck to rightwill Oisploy information on the
_[Iowil_£ Scene; tilting the joystick to [elt will _isploy
il_form_io_ o_ the prec_il_£ Scene.
If you ]mve se]ected rrla]ttple scenes, the
iriformatJori showr3 below w_l_ appear.
Pressing the • but_ori w_l_ restore the
thumbrla_l d_sp]ay screen.
iWlho__$i_gdfsc)
:_ _gi 01r CS_ i0¢¢enesi
"_ W_thDYD R disc, ths quaiKy mod$ (l lN_, S l Dot
LPC_] _?ected fiFd_'._tt appoat
Nftm _r of _censs _o_e quai_ mode i_ unknown :
Ihi_ _tt eppeerv_n _ di_¢ I_as a_cen_
recorded on ade_4¢e othst than thi_ DVD video
CemeF_lfecofdef, ontyif_hedisch_,sa,_:en_r_hoc, e
_ i,s unknown.
AtSO, thi._ '_tl no_ app_r when a DVD tt di¢,¢ i,s
_3 Ihi8 '_tl no_appear _h DVD ]_ dis_ sin_e no s_l!
image ¢,_n be recorded on i_.
(when usi=_ car_)
I" °
5Press tile •button to quit, Note:
•If illt;l_iplo Sce IIOS h_ve _eel_ selectS, lhe to_al
reco_'Jin_time of the selected Scenes itotal _unlbor f_
case _f stills) will appea_
• Ifa17VI3_Ndfs¢recoKted oa a devfce other than lhfs DVD
vi_e_ _mer_'reco_Jor is f_soKe_ (alrea_y_'_a[ize_), _o
SO_l_Oi_orm_en will _p_ea_
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Program
I
_-_ Program NO. 1
I Recordedon September10
II
SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE {SWITCH)
Since the sce_Jes recorded i.lIi thTs I)VI) video camera/recorder are col]ected as _'progra:;rJ_" for each
recording date, select[r_g aprogram will al]ow you to display only the sce_es on aspecific date.
1Pre_s tile I)[SC NAVIGATION buttozL
2Pre_s tile MENU button.
3c?,oose _'Switch _ on tile
scree_, axed the_ press
the _/11 butIo_,
Note:
• P res.si_g the •_tien on I_e "8_i_ch Program" screech
will restore t_e E)is¢ _avi_io_ _creen.
•T_e da_e_ displayed ont_e pn3g_am select _creen will 13e
il_ the 1_3te Iv]ode use_ w_e_ the finstscene_ of
pnogr_ms were reco_Jed, al_d the date displ_,s
bl[E),'Y,,D/r_£,'t"_nd Wr_.'D may be mixed.
• If313VD_ PJ_M or ETVI_I_ disc reco_Jed on ,1nether
device is [ea_ed inthi_ T3VE)video camera/recen_er, 6he
pnogr_m m_y not be 3 ce[lecUol_ of reco_Jin_s o_ t_e
t_ame d_.
4Select the pcogran_to be
drspl_;ed, and thez_
press the _/IIbttttolI,
T?Je Disc Navigation
s_reeI_ of t_Jese]ect_d
program wJl] appear. ÷
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PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY)
You car_ play back only t_le selected p_og_a_ n,
1Press tile DISC NAV[GAFION button.
2Press tile MENU button,
3C_,oo,e "Pl_y" orlt_le
_l_go_ralll " tTIeIILI
screen, and thexlpress
the b/ll button.
4Select the progra_i to be played back, arid then
press the b/ll buttor_,
I_layback will start from tile tirst scene oftile
F',_,_ Isele_ed program,
Note:
Ifq_epealPlay: OnY'isspeei_'ed,_e se16<_edprogram will
be repeaterJiyplayedb_eK. (EI3B I_LA¥1_G BACK
SCENE8 I_EI_EATEDLY (REFEAT I_LAYS)
CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE)
"[he recordi_g date/time has initially been attached to _r_yiJcog-ra_i.
You ca_i c]mr_getile recording date/time to any desired Utle,
1Press tile DISC NAV[GAFION button.
2Press tile MENU button,
C]loose "_Ltle _ Oilthe _']_rogr_ r]_ [Ifler]I.JS__'_._eII,
and t_Jen pre_s t_Jeb/ll button.
4Select tile prog_anl
whose Utleyou want to
change, and then press
tile b/ll buttorL
0Select a letter a_id then
press the bill buttou:
The se]ected ]etterwill
be enteced,
Repeat thisproced are to
create a title,
/
Titlein _ b_r
In_ut mode I
_raglem
The $creexl for setting a
title w_ll appear.
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6After er_terir_g the tit]e,
_loose _P_iter __ffld t_erl
press the I_/11 but_o_,
eCharacters available for entering
title
YI.I_Ic_rl use the joystick to select characters from
the "ca{_it_3 letter", "small letter" _d "symbol"
ir_put modes,
Wit]l step 5, select tile islput mode arld thezl press
tlIe I_111bultoII, or press the I]IS])I ,AY b_lI_Oli.
÷
appear:C]_i.li.lse "YES', : : ::-, I,-
aridthen press the _[11 _ a _ _ _ :_ t _ _:_
C_]OOSe "Nf,) _ tO C_ffl(_l I hi_r I (:er*.l
d_r_gir_g of t_e tit] e, _ K:_ar._
After Yes or No serving, t_e I)Jsc Navigation
screen of t2_e se]ected t_rogram w_l_ at_pear. I
NOto:
•Ifyo_ wi_hto_eletothe le_erlot_Ile,pressthel button
oace:The iaputleR_rwillbe d_lelod.Hol_k_ down Iod
•b_ton will _el_ all [e_tor_in the TITLE _o[_mrl.
•You ¢¢_ alsoUS_ _h_ DELETE b_Ito_on rerno_e_nlro[
to del_ a_y input I_ers,
•Pre_in_ the SELECT bLr_onO_ the tifl_ S_i_ screen
(in st_p 5) will change the c_rsor posRion horn _he _itle
k3pulDarto ¢harac_r selec: p_le_e,inpul mode n_mDer,
_nd then to =C_ncer.
• TOc_ncel the setlk3_ o_litle, cbe_se "NO" o_3the screen3
_or_riF#in_l the entor_ _i_[e:The screen_or_eri_yin_
c_ncella_ioa o[ litle _elling will _podar. TOc_ncel li:le
_ng, choose "YES'.
• ff_3u pres_t_e •but:onon thescreea _orveri_ling
¢od_3_e i_3li:le, the li:le _elling screen3will be _stor_a,
• Dog,hie b_e ¢odracl_s se: on other d_e_ic_smay be
displ_y_ bl_nkon thi_DVD video c_me_irecorder.
• Titles _el oa this E_._Dvideo _mer_,reeor_e r m_y nol be
visible oa olher devices.
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Play List
WHAT IS "PLAY LIST"?
You car_ create a play list Orltide DVI] video camera/recorder by gathering your favorites from tile
recorded scenes.
Sirlce the pl_; list is not created by copyJrlg data, you wJ Uconsu me ]title of the disk capacJ_; by _rlakirlg
a play list. Or_ the other har_d, delet]rlg scenes on play ]ist will r_ot increase _he remak_irlg disc capac_E;
for recordklg.
Example:
_r_mm 1 (m_rded on SePtember 27, 2004) Program 2 (recordedo_ _epiember 30,2004}
Play li_t1cre_ted
PI_; list of up to No. 99 can be created, arid up to 999 scenes car_ be irxiuded Jsleach ply; list of No, I to
No. 99,
CREATING NEW PLAY LIST {CREATE)
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select tile scer_es to be prograrrened Jxla play
list,
3Press the MENU bu_ton,
With the created pl_;/Set, you carl also add
Sct_nes recordt_d Orl _lother day or d_l_t_
uurlt_cess_ s(_rles a_'ards,
6Whe,, creatiorl of aplay list is complete, tile I)ksc
Navigation screen will appear.
[fyea Warlt to change
the scenes with which
you want to create a
play list, you carl cha_ge them on this screen.
Note:
• YOU C_lrl _1180 SSl_i illl_ltiple St;en_ (P.108).
•If _headdedscene h,ldskip or fade se_ting,thai
inform_ionwillalsobe edged 1_the playIi_t.
• The d_e,_imowhen _ playlistwa_createdwillapp_ra_
the tiUeforthe playlist.This iklo c_n I_far be chan_ed
•If free sp_c_ availfableondisci_ insul_cier_,crostionof
newpl,lylist illa_/inst bepossible:E)eleteun_eceP._r,/
•Ontythe d_i_on sce_e_ is re_rded on pla'/list: If you
_eate or d_l_e play list$_tile orlghlal sc_les i_
prog_ms will _ot b_ e_d.
Editing sceneson pl3ylisiwillno__f_<__hescene_i_
pro_K_ms.
•Ify_ pres_iheMENU b_dfanbeforeprez,singI_/11 in
step 5, the s_lbmenuwillapp_r (see pa_o 112).
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SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST {SWITCH)
Select t_le densk"ed one of rrlultiple play l_sts: 1lie Disc Nav_gatior_ screen of 1he selected play list will
appear.
Press the DISC NAVIGATION buttoIL
2Press the MENU btlttorl.
3c ,oose or,
"Play_ ,ist _mt_nu screen,
and the_ press the I_/ll
buttor_,
4Usethe" Sw[tck PI_¢ILst _
screen to selec_ the play
list you wis?_ to displa_
_1(| tht_II pre_ tllt_ I_/ll
button.
_[he D_sc Navigat[oIi
screen of t_e selected play list will be d_splayed.
Note:
To display the Disc N_P_iflmiOascreen sho_infl all
programs(an reco_edsc_nee), choose "An Programs°o=_
the _witch PI_4LiS_ screen.
/I)Editing on play list
When m'ak_ng se'_t_ngs or_play list, such as
changing tJ'Re,settir_g skip, adding _hde, etc,, use
1_1_ sag[le proced glre _()r se_lr]g Or] progra[[i or
scenes. _er fO_t_I t]leSe S_ttJngs, F_!TJ_Ig tO tile
following reference pages:
PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)
Pressthe I)_SCNAV fiJATION b_ltt:.m,
2Press the MENU btlttorl.
3C?,oose "Pl_;" on the
"P_ay_ ,ist _iilentt scre_rl,
arid tlit_l press tli_ _/11
buttor_,
I}eletir_g scezle, I( __
Char_girlg thurnbr_a_l, I( __3
Sert trig skip, I_ __4
Addit_g fade, I_ __5
COlllb[rlirlg sce_es, I_ t t6
I}JviditIg asct_n_, I_ _[7
Copyir_g to card I_ tt8
Charlgirlg title, i_.] 24, 132
ArrarlgJrlg order of scerles, 1_31
4use Playlist"
screen to select tim play
]ist to be played back,
and the_ pre_ the I,qll
btlttOrl.
"1he selected pig; list will
be played back from the first scerm, To carlce]
playback rrtidwa_ press the • bu_ton: "[he I)isc
navigation screez_ of the play list being pJayed
back will appear.
Note:
[f _Repeat Play O=Y'i_ _pec[fieO, the play [i_t will be
repeatedly played back (see Page _3_).
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ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU bu_tori,
5Tdt thejoystSck down to move the cursor to tile
lower ro_; arid tilt tt to ]eft or right to select the
point where t_e sterne is to be inserted.
3c_,oose "Edit" ori the
I_]ayl .ist _ rtlenu screelI,
and t_erl _re.ss t_e I_/11
buttori.
4uset,ie l_st select
screen to select the _Jl_;
l_st to w?fich you wis?_ to
add sc_nes, and tllen
pre_ the I_/ll buyer1,
T[qe seethes of the
program that was
dis_Jlayed _rl step Iwill
ap_Jear_rltile u_Jper ro_;
arid the seethes of
selected play ITst will
ap_e_ ir_tlle ]ower row.
0o.,oo
"I:Number of*eene t>_e rnserlionposilionc_r_or
"2: Number Of all _t_ O_ play [i_t
6Tdt thejoystSck _lp to move td_e cursor to the
upper rov_;and tilt it to lef_ or right to iJoiri the
c_rsor to the scene to be added.
7Press the I_/11 button1 to copy tile scerie.
After addir_g sceriez is corniJleted, the edited
play list will apt_ear.
Repeat steins 5-7 to add other scenes,
Note:
[f_he DISPL&Y b_t_en i_
pres.seO whetn foe
thumbnail_ are tJispl_yetJ,
the recording da_e1_r_e of
the selectetJ seethe will
_ppear aeros_ the boitem of
screen. Pm_s DISPLAY
b_r_oa again to restore the
pteviou_ _tee_.
8I_resst#_e•but_orI:ThescreerlforverJf2¢irIgexft
w_ll at_pear.
Recording dab.'time
Note:
The ¢_p_or _hOw_ II_e _e_i_io_ where Ihe scone i_ to be
adde_.
* You eaa also_1o_1 mul_iple_eenes (P.10_).
,Pm_sing • i__he mirJdleo_a_rJi_ sceae_ wil[display
the screen forveriht.i_g_a ec<i_from _Edi|1_[_yLisl".
Choose WE8 +Io ec<i__he erJi_ioaof plat li_t.Choo_in_
"NO" will re,tom lhe "EOil Pla't.kis_ semen.
*Ifye_ pmz,sfoer_ENU i_utlonins_ep5or6,lhe_u _men_
screen toteditingplat[i_twillappear.Y_u can alsouse
thiss_bmen_ to arJrJsca_es (see ba_e I_2).
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DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST}
1 Pressthe I)_SCNAVIGATION buttl.m. 4i,_s_ t_,e-/._ l,_eo,1.
2I)isp/ay the ed[tirJg
screeIi of t_e play list to
be edited.
Pelf'orill ste_s 2-4 oil
page 128.
3Move the cursor to the play lTst i{*lower row,
[ffld pl[tce the _Llrsor Orl tile s_er_e to be deleted.
Repeat steps 3 arid 4to
delete other seethes.
5Press the • butto{_: l_m
screer_ for vel_t}'ir_gexit
will appear.
Note:
• YoLi e._=_also select mLl[Sp[e so_=_es (la10_1.
•Pl_c_ the CLir_ ro=nscene to be _el_e¢_, an¢._the=npress
the DELETE b_o_ o_ remol_ control: Y_ e._ also
de[ele the scene on lhe pl_y list.
ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST}
Yotl _a{i use tO_e ]r]entl s_ree_ to ttdd s(:enes to a pl[ty l_sL
I Press t_m I)_SC NAVIGATION bLIttl.m. 5Press the MENU t_LlttI.ln.
2Disp/_ythe editing s(:reen of t_le p_ay list to be 6C_,oo_e"Add",_,d_,e,,
edited, press t}le I_/11 blliXoli.
Pel'form steps 2-4 o_ page 128.
3From the play l,st ir_ lower row, select the
pos_[o_l where you wis}l to ir_sert a sge_le.
4Select the scenes to he added from the upper
l_ow.
Repeat steps 3-6 to add
other sce_ms.
7i,_ss the • bu_o{_ to
quit.
/Note:
• The selecto0 _cene_ will _e ad0etJ in {he i_nseCtio_n
pc_ilion.
•YOLIe._l_also select mLl[_p[e goalies (la_0_.
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DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)
You carldelete scenesfrownplaylTst on the e(]itin_ S_Teen.
1Press tile DISC NA_ [GArlON button. 5Choose "l]elete _ orl the
2 ) p]aytile editing
screen of the play list to
be edited,
Perform steps 2-_ Orl
page [28,
3Move tile cursor to the play list in lower row.
4Select the scene to be deleted, _nd then press the
MENU button,
"Edit" rrle{tu sg_er], arid
then press tile I_/11
button.
Repeat steps 3-5: other
sceIles ca{_be delete(],
6Press the •button: The screen for verJ_¢ingexit
w_ll appear.
Note:
•Ifallsc_ine_on pl_ilisc8re_eleted,{heplsylisli_[fwill
_Isobe de[e{ed.
• You c_ _Isose[eclmukiplo scen_ (F_O_).
SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)
You can specil3_ the r_ge of scenes when addJrlg or delet]ng consecutive multiple scenes to/from play
]ist. "[Ills "Sele_r_ _ ITlelll_ item TSusefLllw]ler] selectJrlg _OrlSeCut ire ] r]tLltJp] e scelles ili itet_is for a(_ dJrlg or
de] efi{_g s(:e{_es UsJrlg ]r]erlu orl page 121.
1Press tile D]SC NA_ [GAFION button.
2]) p]aytile editing
screen of the play list to
be edited,
Perform steps 2-_ Oil
page [28,
3Specify the first scene of those you wTsh to
selec% _nd then pre_ tile MENU button.
4C?,oose
Curre_r_", "{]u rreIit -_
End", "All" on tile
"Select" menu screen,
and then press the k/ll
button.
Nolo:
_e p_ge 121 lotthe atatua of so_es 1oi_ese[e¢led.
5Press the • button: The screen for vec_;irig exit
will appear.
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ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE)
You carl move scerles or]ly whet1 °Category: All" _s specLfied,
1 Press t_le I)[SC NAVIGATION buttozL
2Press t_le MENU buttOrl.
3c_,oose°sw_tclio,.,._,e'_Pl_y],ist" t_Iez_u
screen, _d then press tile _/ll button.
4Select tile scene to be moved.
5Press the MENU btlttOrl.
6cf,oose"sce,ie",_'Edit _,
_Move °, arid ther_ pre_
7The _'Move Steel,s"
screenwitl appear: If vo LI
ttr_ stlre you wring to
move the seethe, press tile _[ll bHttoxL
9_lIe,_ee,i_brve_s_ji,Ig[
move w_l] appear: _" _"
C_loose "YES °, arid t_lerl _ :_._"
press t?_e_/ll bllttOlI.
{J.lioose "INO _ to car]eel L[_>_
t_tiove,
After Yes or No settirig, the scene select screer_
will be restored.
Repeat steps 7-9 to move another scene.
_0Press the • buttori toquit,
Note:
• IfyoL_p res,sther_ENU buttonbeforepressiaglheI_/II
i_ut_oninstep7,the su_menu screea win appear.
• _OLI_i_ 31somove mLi[_p[eso_i_ (Ia_08).
• O_ly so_i_eso_ pk_ylistcai_13emove_J.
Ifyo_ war_t toch_ge t?_escer_eto be moved,
you ca_ichar_ge it ori this scceeri,
8Movethe'_I" murktothe
posit toz_where yott wis?l
to _noYe t_e scer_e. _id
the_ pre_ the I_/11
btlttorI.
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CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)
3he play l_sts_Javesefi_ nLmlbers _xlftJe order you have created them, ak.lrlgw_th the created dates/
times: You caxl charige tiffs Utle at axly time,
1Press the D_SC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU bu_orL
Choose "Title" on the "Play],ist" menLI screen,
arid ft_en ;:reoss ft_e kill button.
4Use_,e"PlaylTsI r_fte _screer_to select the;:lay
l_st whose t_fte you wis?_ Io change, arid 1hen
pre_ the _11 buI"_or_,
See _'Cflarlg_rlg Title of
Program _Tifle)" orI
page _24fbrhowtoemer
atitle.
5The screerl for verifyirlg [ n r [_ _1, I
exit w_ft a;:pear: Choose /l_
g
"YI_S" arid ther_ press the _._
_/II blL_oll.
6Press the •buIton Io
tltaI,
After char3girig file title,
_he D_sc Navigatior3
screen ori the play l_st
W_]Ose fttle has bee_i
changed will af_pear.
Note:
The refiistered title ca=_be ¢ha=_gedal aay time using lhe
DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)
1Press the DISC.NAV[GA'FION button.
2Press the MENU bu_orL
3c_,oose "lie]ere" ori the "Pl_¢l,_sI _ rnerIo
scr_rl, and _li_Ii p_ss _lie I_/11 b _lttorl.
4use ,io"I_etete Playlist"
screen to select the f:lay
l_st you wish to delete,
arid ftlerl _J/_55sftl_ k/ll
buttorl.
5The screer3 fbr verifyir3g de]etiori w_ft ap;:ear:
C?3oose "YES", ar3d then press the I_/11 button.
Choose "NO _ m cance_ deletion,
After Yes or No set_klg, _he D_sc Navigatior_
screen of _l programs wi]l be restored.
Note:
Eve_ ifyo_ de[elea platlist,lheo_igina[ _¢e_ _toredon
Oisc will a_ be t_eIeted.
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Go To
TOP (END)
Pre_s _le IXSC NAV [_'JATION button.
3c_,ooseo_op,,or"E*_d"
or1 i_]e *_(_olo" me_l
scret_IL _K] _l_II prt_ss
the I_,III butIor_,
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Disc or Card Management
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VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD {CAPACITY)
You carl _ld out how long you w_ll be _ble to record o_ one s_deof d_sc or ori card.
1Press tile DISC NAVIGATION button. 4Press tile • but_o:J m quit,
2Press tile MENU bu_ori,
3C_,oose "Capacity" or_ 9_e "llisc" or "Card"
iilelitt screeri, arid t_eri press t_e _/11 bLlttoii.
iWhe_ usi_l dis,el iWhen usin_l ¢0_}
"1 _l_ _i _l_ ¸"
The I]isc Nav[gat [oil screeri w_l be restored.
Note:
With awrite-protected _isc isee "Terminology', P. d60) or
locked ea_, lhe _m_inin_ space will al_y* bo tfi_play_d
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PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC)
You carl protect a I)VDJU&M d_sc _xlorder to preverlt recorded images from beirig erased or edited by
mistake, Further recordir_g wi]l not be possible on protected disc uritil tile protectior_ is released.
1Press tile D_SC NAV[GAFION button.
2Press tile MENU bu_ori,
Choose "NO" to cmlcel
protectiori,
After "YES" or "NO"
se_tJng, the Disc
NavigL_t [i.lIiscreeii WEll
be restored.
Choose "YES", and
then press tile I_/11
buttori,
Disc pro_cl icon
Note:
TO releese diSC phobic'don,
per_rm _he s_me pPocedure _3_ove: The screen [or
verifyiag lhe release of pro_ion will appo_
Choose _YE8 _lo re[ea_o the prolec_ion.
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INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD)
Before You Begin
*Bo sure.,to uso tho AC odoptortoha_or to powor the DVD video o_lrnoroi
r_ccrdor for [nitializ_ltiorr.If tho DVD vidoo camcm/rc..'cordcr is fomod off
during initialization _lnd tho [nitializ_ltJorris [ntorruptod, inccrroct
iniU_llizotiorl will r_sult _lnd tho incorrectly irfitiolizcd disc will bc unusablo.
Press tlle I)[SC NAVIGATION buttozL
2Press tile MENU button.
3C?_oose "Porrrlat ])tsc _ or "Format Card" ozlthe
"])isc" or "(_J" ]neltzlscreen, aridtheIi _jrt?_
the I_111bu'_or],
The screeri _br verifyir_g "_or_n;_t DTsc" or
"_orrnat Card _ wtl] a_pear,
4 c ,oose..YPs-.t}_en press the I_111 brd_olI.
C_oose "NO" to c_lcel [rfit[_at[orL
i_]h ert using
_}I_RAM 6is¢1 i_Vhee USie0 ca_)
NOto:
• Itlitia]iz_Uon will tJe]etoall the re_rde_ _to_ O1 disc
or card: Be c_reful _ot 1o delete tJat_ by mistake.
•I]o _ure to use the AC _ttJap_or/cha_e_ who _ i_ilktlizi_l
disc Or c_rd _o their Ulo DVD vitJoo camer_L_recorder is
_ot tomed off midway. If it_iti_liz_on is imerrLip_ed by
powe _off, the disc or c_'_rfJwill oct be initialized ¢orrecUy,
or ii may be _ama_le_.
• It may not be possible to initialize a di_ with many
scratches or di_: Such a tJi_¢cam_ot I_e _setJ (E82].
• I_ yoLt use abran,-new DVD-I_ disc, message _Di_¢ is
_o1formatted" will _pbear: Initialize the disc, follc_ving
Iho SLtb_eqLteot mess_t_es (1_45).
• This DVD vi_eo came_a,'_e¢o rdor may _ot recognize
some _i_¢s Or cards Ihat h_ve beet1 inifializetJ o_ PC o_
atJevic_ othor than Uli_ DVD video ¢_me_irecorde_
• I_#oLta_temlx to initialize _ tJiscor c_rd in this DVD vidoo
camer_'_ecordor whe_ it is connected to F'C via PC
cotl_e¢_io_ cablo, tho disc o _card may _o_be itliti_tlized
and may be un_ble On Ulis DVD video c_me_i
Pecordo_
Whe_ i_t taliz_g one side of the disc _s
co: r_plete, the DVI] video cantata/record er wt 1]
return to tile recordi_g pause status,
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UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM DISC
(UPDATE CONTROL INFO,)
O_scNavig_l_kln LnthTs OVD videcl camt_ra/recclrd er h_.ndles Ln_br_rlatiori orl _cenes, _u c]l a__ltu rlbrl_il,
skip, fade, _rl ap_ticu]ar _rl_rlner. If you use arlot_ler device to edit a dTsc recorded on tlds DV] ) video
car_e,ca/recorde, c, _r_d then use the data ag_rl w_th _)_sc N av_g_tfon _rlthTs _)VI) video ca_necairecordec,
the Disc NaVLgatJorl may riot appear ncwtx_aLly._f'ttds happens, use the Update Control _zt_bftLnctiori to
update ttle data.
Before You Begin
•When u_Jrlg tht_ AC adapt_r/cha_t_r to power tht_ DVD video carn_r',d
me,order for updatirLq control ioforrrtatiort, rrRiko_Ur'_ that pow'gr is not
turned off during updating: Ifth_ DVD vidt)o camor'aimcordor is turnt)d off
du ring updating and th_ updating is intt)rrupt_d, tht) control irfformatiort will
not b_ updated curt'€oily.
Press the D_SC NAV[GA]'ION button.
2Press the MENU bu_torL
3c],,.,,.,se "Update Corltri.ll [rIll.l." ori the "D_sc"
rnerlu screeri, _tld t_Jeri_ress t_JeI_/11b_lttOrl.
The screerl_brverlfyirlg"Opd ate CorltcoH rife."
wXl] a_pear.
4c_,oose "YES", _id tllt_zl
pre_ the I_/11 butfon,
proceed_rlg wJU appear,
arid t_lerl the Disc
N_v_gatJon III_IILL SCI'_I
xYJl]be restored,
A black screen rtI_; appear w_dle the rrless_ge
for u_datirlg is displayed,
Chc_ose "NO" to CarlCe]updatLng.
5Press the • bu_tonto tluit,
Not_:
• Be s_re to _$e the AC _dalXericha_or who nupdalitn_
the control inform_gon so lhai the DVD video camera/
recur'Jet is _o_ tLin_etJ off mitJway. If _ pdatin_l of comrol
info_m_iol_ is il_ter_upted by powo_ off, the col_o[
info_m_ioe will _o_ be _pdat_ correcth£
• It may _ke time to _ptJ_io the ¢onVol il_fo_m_ioe if the
tJisc h3s m3_y recordetJ _¢en_.
•Pret,si_l the • b_i_ot_o_ the screen for verification will
re,fore the th_mb_3il display screen.
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FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC)
Before You Begin
*Be sure to use the AC adaptortoha_or to power tho DVD video oarnoroi
rDcordor when finalizing o DVD-R d ksc.If the DVD video c.3mor-_rDcordor
i8 turned offduting finalization and the ffnalization i8 irTtorruptod, irToorroct
firTalization will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged,
If you want to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on this DV_D video cameraJrecorder, using a device
conforming to 8 cl_ DVD-R disc - such as a DVI) player, etc, - you mu_t finalize the disc on this DVD
video camer_l_corder, (See "Tel_nhmlot_,'", El60)
131e fi_l'_laed DVD-R d_sc carl be played :.in aI]VI) player, as "I)V] ) Video": _le date of prograr_ will
appear on the metal screen of ISVI) player as a title,
'1 Press the I)[SG NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU b_ltton.
3_]OOSe "_"inallze I_Js(_" on the "])ksC _ ]y]elIl_l
screen, axedthen press the _/II b_lttorL
The disc will be fina/Jzed,
4 c?,oose arid the_
preSS I_lt_ I1_/I I button,
T[']_ tt_ess_ge s_]ow_lg
that the disc is being
f_)_3ized will appear,
and _he disc will _hen be
® WLlla£;pear on _he I_sc
Navigatio_ screen _br a
f_ralLzed disc.
_1"_ ¸" )
Finalized I_¢D-R 0i$¢
When f_)aliT, atiml kscotx_p]ete, the Dksc
Navig_tion scree_ of'all pro_a_ns wLl] appear.
on I_2D player)
Note:
• Do noi fnalize _ di$¢ reeoroJed oa this E_¢D video
_llller&_¢eco_er L15il3__lly Olher d_iee.
• NO re_rdi_9 can _ _o_e o_ _y E3_D_F__Ji_.*¢th_ h_
bee_ T"_a[ized.
• fftho di_.,cinthe 124E)v]_Jeo¢_mer_'re¢o_'Je_ has _lre_Jy
bee_ I_[ized, _u _o_ oheo_e _Fi_al]ze Di_.,¢_.
•Be _ _ela Lt$o the AC adaplar1¢harger whei_ fi_aliz]_l
ff_naliz_en i_ inlarrv _ied by power off,the di$¢ will ao_
I_e finalize_ ¢otrecby, or i_ may I_edamaged.
• The lime _e_ttire_J_o finalize disc ih_ _p_e_r8 on the
"Finalize E)is¢" $¢#eei_ is only for reforei_ce.
• The she tier the _e¢o_ii_ time o_ di$¢, the loamier it win
lake _o flaalize it.
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DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY {CATEGORY)
Scenes recorded on tiffs I)_¢]) video camera/recorder will be displayed irl tile order of record[rig
regardless of whet]ler riley are movies or stB]s, YOU carl use tile I)TSCNavigatiorl screen to switch th_s
display to sYd/s oIfly or t_iovies orfly.
1Press tile DISC NAV[GArlON button.
2Press tile MENU btL_on,
3 Choose "Category ° on
tile _'Otiiers ° t_ierru
screen, anL_tiieIi prt_ss
tile _/11 button.
4t_e de.sired
opt_ori tbr dTsplay, arid
timr_ press tim I_/11
button.
(Whetn_PHOTO"is
specEed)
All: lo display _31scenes, t_iovies or still s,
infile orderof recording,
VH3EO: 1 o dTspl_¢ only movies in tile order of
record_Iig.
PH LYFO;-ro dis_flay orfly photos in tile order of
record_Iig.
PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY {REPEAT PLAY)
1Press the DISC.NAV[GArlON button.
2Press tile MENU btL_on,
3c ,oose"lCepeat Play"
orl tile "Ot]lers" mer]tt
screen, anL_tiiezl prt_ss
tile I_/11 buttozL
4C ,oose"o,i',a ,dt ,eri
pre_ the I_/11 buttor]:
Playback wt]l start.
/i
OWhen Repeat Play is set:
If'urge scene has been specified: When playback of
the last scene is firiTshed, playback of all scerieos w_l]
repeat from the first scer_e.
_f tim range tbr playback has beer_ specified:
l_layback of tim scenes in that ra_ige will repeal,
OTo release Repeat Play
Use one or'the fo]lowir_g 3 methods to release:
•Choose "Off" ir] step 4 above,
• Tur_ the 13VI3video camera/recorder off'orx:e.
•I_resstile DISC EJECTbuttonto remove the disc,
Choose "Off" to carice] Repeat Play Setting, Note:
• Pre_sthe • I_u_o=__otem_iaa_e playbacK. I_owevor, the
Ropea_ Play set_il_ will _o_ be ca_colle_.
• 8tfll images ca_ also I_e played back repe_tedl_
• Ropea_ playback will _ot I_nc_ion who_ pk_ybacKi_
instructed Irom the rec_rdfng _a_o _tat_.
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SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS)
Ifyott play back stills recorded or*acar(|, t}leI}VI) video camera/record er will enter t}le playback pause
status after each sgdl is pl_¢ed back.
Setti:lg Slide Show _3]ows you to cortt]nuously play back stills.
1Press the I)_SCNAVIGATION butto:l.
2Press the MENU button.
3C?_oose °Slide Show",
'_AI]"or q)POI _', arid
the:_ pre_ tile I_/11
buttor*.
Note:
•O_e slil{isplayeOforapprox.5 seconds.
• WiI_ $1ideshow, p1_y_ck Sta_ _om 6_e _rs__Ufl o=n
card.
•I_3_ pre_ t_e• b_t_onOrt_rn6_e 12_Dvi_eo_mei_ I
recorderoff,81ide8how willi_ec_no_led.
All: to play all stills
recorded Orl
card it* slide show.
I)POF: -ro p]ay o:]ly sti]ls to w}fich DPOF _las
been set _n slide show,
Whe:_ playback is fJrdshed, tile DVI] video
ctvnerairecorderwJl] erlterthe playback pause
statLls at t_]e fi_]a] sti]l,
Pressir_g tt_e • bu_to:_ will restore tile Dksc
NavigaUo:l screen.
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THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC
Use th_ [_rovkleO _C co_]_e_ [i.lIicable to co_ect this ])V] ) vkleo cat_e_airecorder to you _PC i_]wltich
t21esof_,_'a_ o_ the CI_I_OM _ovid eel o_ _er_ly _vai]abl_ so_,a_ _s i_st_l_cl: _l_ v_d_os _d
_otos recorcied on t2_ I_VI) v_deo carne_air_corde_ c_ be t_sed on t2_ePC.
eUsing, on PC, the photos recorded on DVD-RAM disc or card in this DVD
video camera/recorder:
_¢D-P,AM 0iscor card reco_ed onthis Applicationon which JPEG riles can be used
_¢D _idao camar_rece_d_r • Oper_th8 [_CI_I'_100*_IPNX__older of I_D-RAI_ disc or _rd.
_Viewing, on PC, DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/
recorder:
_¢D-P,AM disc recorded on lhis [_:D
_ideo Cat, era!recorder _:D-MovieAIb_mS E** or generally available playbacksoftware
coriforrr_in£ to _¢D video recerdirIg (_:D-VR)forrnal (see
_Terminology", R 160)
_xe[rr_ple:Power_:D XP produced by CyberLink
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_Viewing, on PC, DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder:
2PCD-Rdisc recorded and finalized on Generally a_ailable playback software compaiible wilh IA.'D video
2his _/D videocarhe)_drecor_er see _Terminology', R 180)
_xerr_ple:Power_:D XP produced by CyberLink
eCopying contents on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/
recorder to another DVD-RAM disc using PC:
2PCD-RAMdiscrecor_ 8d on Anoiher IA.'D-RAbl disc DrVD=MoviP.Albumcopy tool"*
2his _JD vidso carhel_ •CoPy th8 da_e[to herd diskof PC, and then write
recorder the dala to enolher _¢D-RA_ disc.
•CoFying in program ur)its is also _o&sible.
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eUsing PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video
camera/recorder:
EB,'D=RAMdiscrscordsd oft
LhisDVD vidso carherai
"scordsr
Origine[I IA.'D-RAIvl disc or
euTolhsrDVD-RAM _isc DV D- Movie.,Al bur nSE**
eUsing PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video
camera/recorder and create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) (see page 152):
EB,'D=RAMdiscrscords_orT BlanklA.'D-R_isc • DVD-MovieAId_IrhSE**
LhisDVD vidso carhera/ • MyDVD**
"scordsr
Note:
images recorded on E_ZI_ht diSCcannot be e0ited on II_e $o_vare #rovi0_ with it_is @cO video tamer "_'reo_rder.
Languages compatible with each software program:
• ])_¢D=MI.IvR_iklbumS_; a_d UI)_ dr_ver (I)V])q_kM driver) can _J,_.rJdleJa[JaIlese,_;ngLis_J,_'Jel_rJ_l,
_re_cl_, S?a_ish arid Ita_iar],
•3])_TitleSq_U])lO provided with ])V])-Mov-Je/klbumS_; carl har_d_eJa[_anesea_d _;ngLis_l,
•MyDVD ca[_?larldle Japanese, E[_g]ish,Germar_, _re[_ch, Spanish, [tal/ar_, C?l_nese(simpLified and
traditional), Dutch, Korea_, [_ortLIgnJeSe,Swed fsh arid Thai,
•Whe_l i_lstaLl_g td_eprovided soak, are, tl_e ]angttage o_1),our Wit _do_.e's_ wfl] autot_atJcal_y be
i_stal]ed: ]f )'our Wi_d ows _ is ru_ o_ a la_g-uage other tl_a_ td_eabove, the 9;_gHsh v-ersio_ will be
i_]sta_led,
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Contents on Provided CD-ROM
The CD-HOM supplied wi#, U_e DVD video camer_/recorder cel_h_s the followir_g folders:
"torelerte the _:ontenta ot CD-ROM, set the CD-ROM i/_the GD-ROM drive of PC,, ri&_t-cdick the CD-ROM
icon er_d theist2 "Ope¢__,
Co_tairls the I)VD-MovieAlbumSE isee page 148 for i_staLlatJon),
DVDMASE3 You can use I)VI)-Movie_%burtlSb to edit the images recorded on
I)_¢D-I_M disc aid create a30 title,
MyDVD
Contairls t_e My])V]) (see tJage 150 for _rJstaLlatJon),
You car] use Myl)VI) to create a I)VI)-Video disc from movies
edited oil DVI]-MovieAlbumSE.
-- UDF
Contairls t_e U])_ driver (see page [46 fbr Jnstallatio_).
Irlstal] t_Ss driver if you wish to use JI_E(3 stills recorded ozl ])_¢])-
I_M disc, ¢.lzlyour PC,
IJSB
Co_tairls the USB2.0 dz'_ver isee _Jage 145 for _stallation),
Irlstal] thLs d_ver wheri using flle provided _'C co_l_iel:tioz_ cable to
coz_rlect th_s DVI_ video camera/record er to PC: If'the 1JSBtect_d_la3
of your PC is USHI, [, use this driver.
Co_tairls t_e Acrobat Reader isee page [43 for irlstal]attor(L
If Acrobat Reader Jsriotinstalled i_ 2¢0ur PC, you wlll _eed to install
Acrobat Reader it irI order to o_e_J tile o_J-lJne t_iarluals ([rJstr fiction rna_lua_ f'L]t_S)_br
I)_¢])_MovteA3bt_rJSE arid UI]F driver,
Although th_ CD-ROM rne[ycontain e[fol_er or fil_oiher Lhe[r_ihe above, they will r_oLbe ne_ed on this I_'D
vdee camera!recorder un ess sorr,8 spec a nslruct on s gv_r_.
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142

ODVD-MovieAIbumSE
You can read tile instruction rnanu_ using either
of the fbllowing procedures:
•Open tile i_l]F fde [n
DVDMAp_ 3\manual _\Engl z_h fblder
contained ori tile provided CI)A_OM.
•After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSX, open
"l_rograms_or "All Progra_ns '_from the
Windows "Start" menu, choose "Hitachi
DgDCAM" and "DVD-MovieAlhumSE", _Id
then open "Ori-]irle M_ual',
To read tile above t_ianua3, you will need Adobe
Acrobat Reader.
If'Adobe Acrobat Reader has not been installed in
your I_C,startAcz'obatReader\Engli_h
\z._.500:_t._;.exe on the provkled CI)-ROM to
#Jet'S] it,
OMyDVD
•After installing LMyDVD, open q_rogra_rls" or
"All Progra_ns" fcom the Wind ows *Start"
_rlenu, c?loose *Sonic" aid "MyI)Vl]", and tiien
open t_]e elec#ordc irist[%tction rrKiT_Lla.l[TI
"l)ocut_mnt" folder.
To re_d tim above txiariua3, aWeb browser ([nternet
Explorer, Netscape Cotxirnurficator, etc.) must be
set up _lyour PC,
If you C[iTiTIOtOpen tile electronic irist/'u ction
manual ofMyl)V] ), consu]I #]emaker ofyo ur PC
abou_ tile setup _rletiiod if.it Web browsen
OUDF driver (DVD-RAM driver)
•After installing tile UDF driver (I_VI)-1_4
driver), open "Progra_r_s _ or "A]I Prograrrts _
frot_i tile Windows "Start _]r]enu, choose "I_VI]-
I_M _and "I)_¢1 )-It&M Driver _,arid then open
"l_ow to use I_VD-P_.M dfsc ° ,
No e]ectrorlicinstruction t_ianua_ is provided with
tile 1JSB driven
eRequirements of available PC
•OS: Windows _ 98 Second Edition /Me /2000 Professional /XP
•CoJnputer: IBM PC/AT compatible
• CPU: [ntel _ I_entiurn_ [1[ 450 MHz or higher, Celeron _ _33 F4Hz or higher (l_erttiurn _ 4 1,2 CHz or
lfig]eris recomtnended)
Operation with i_entJut_i cot_ipatible CIqJ oiler than those produced by Intel®iAA4D _ t_iay not be
supported. Also, operation with K_-2_iK6AI] _ produced by/'N4D _m_; not be supported,
•Met_iory: At least 128 MB (25_ MB or _rlore is recot_imerided}
•Free space ori ?lard dfsk: At least 400 MH (does not include capacity needed to copy or edit video or
photo data')
•CI)-_-OM drive (used to install software)
•Dfsplay adapter {video me_r_oE¢ofat least 4 MB} and dfsplaytiiat can dfsplay at least 1024 x 768 pixels
and 65 536 colors (I 8-bit colors), and is compatible wi#_ l )_ctX _ 8, [ or higher,
• DirectSound _ compatible sound card
• USB: One unused port is necessaq; for tids product (USB2.0 port fs recommended)
Note:
• Operatio=_is noi guararrcee_ in the following cases:
- When O_ o_er _n Window_ ® 98 Second Edition !Iv]e i2000 Profes_ion_l iXF' is it_tal[ed
-When o_eFafcedOl_ _l_ti_ m_ Co111_atibleCPU other tha_ those pnod_oed by In|el@ or AMD _
-When connected via USB h_b
-When co=_=_eciedusing ca_le_ other tha=_ihe provided PC connectie=_cable or mini_L[S5 B con hector 5-pin type PC
c_t_nection cable (£et_erally a,zail_le)
-When aUSB _e_ice other than this E_¢E)video camera/re_er, keyboard or me_e is c_nnec_ed to F_C
•Iv]_ltlproces_or is not suppo_sd.
• C_ _1_0 be _ed wtih Windows ® gg, b_i OS Of Wind c_¢s@98 See(3 _d Ed[tiol_ or higher i_ neces_P/in order to _e
,'illfunctions OfE_¢D-I_ovie/dbvrngE.
• Fven whe=__,_ur F_Csat[sf'es the above _ndit[ens of av_ilab[e PC, ma[_n¢iien may ros;_[| or resirictio=_ in use may
Oc_J r, depen0it_g Ot_the _mbit_ation of o_er software [n PC or peripheral d6-_[ces.
143

Installing Software
Before You Begin • Bt_,_r_ cormot:tirTg tho [Z_/Dvidoo carnora/r(.mordor to your PC, you will
no{Yd to install tho softwar'o on pmvidod CD-ROM.
Befbre i_]stal]i_]g tile UI)F di'iver I])VI}d_%M dz'iver) provided wit_] t]_s I}Vl) video camera/recorder,
check to see if another UI}F drive_ has already bee_] i_]sta/led yotu- PC,
*[Itstar_tWrite _ provided with the I)Z_WINPCI, I)Z-WINPC2 or I}Z_WINPC2B PC kit fbr the Hitachi
DZ_MV100A ])VI} video ctvnerairecorder, or with the ])Z_WINPC3 PC editing kit for t_]e Hitachi ])Z_
MV200A, ])Z_MV230A or ])Z_MV270A DV]) video camera/recorder.
If the UI)_ driver has bee_] i_]stal]ed, urtir_stall it and the_] i_]sta£/l the U])F driver on t_]e provided CI)_
ROM. Use "Ci.lzltto] Panel" "Add or Itemove ProgratT*s" or "Add or ReJnove ApplicatiorJs" to uxtir*stall
the UDF dciver,
If any question t_*essages appear that mearl "Tl**s file is not used on aImther application. I)o you wis?l
to de]ete it togetheO" durlr*g ttr£xJsta/l_xlg, click "No" for al] such questior*s,
DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN
1Turn t_e PC o_,
I)o riot coItnect t}le I}VI) video camera/
recorder to PC yet, F k'st, if any so_ware Tsbei_lg
run or_the I_C,term_Jate ",dlthe prograrr ts bei_g
used,
2_r]sert the provided CI]-ROMir*to t}]e CDd{OM
drive of PC.
3UsetheWir*dowsMyComputerorExplorerto
open the drive it*which the CI }-ROM is ]ocated,
4, )ouble-c/ick the Setup,exe icon,
The ",exe" ex-cer]sior] inky riot _t_pe_,
deper*dir*g on the PC being used.
The ir*stal]er screen wild autots*at_cal]y appear,
!If the ir*staller screex_ does rJot automatica_ ly
appear, use the _/lowi_g procedure to display
it:
144

INSTALLING USB DRIVER
With Windows XP
C]ick "O SB l)dver [_Jstal]atJorl _on the _Jst_ let 4_e messageonWi,_dowslogotestw_lappear:
screeIl, CarefuLly read tt and the_ click "Co_tirlae
An_,vay _,
2The USB driver i_sta_er screen will appear:
Click *US}_ ]]Ever ]I_t_ latio_]_, Inst_llatio_] _I] stY,
Click
3C_]eck the corltents a_id t_]enclick *OK".
5CLick "Quit",
Click
Click
With Windows 2000/Me/98 Second Edition
1C]ick "USB I)dver [_stal]aUori _on the _Jst_ler
Click *US}_ I]c]ver ]_sta31atio_l_,
Irlstal]attoz_will start,
Click
Installing the USH driver is now complete.
3CLick "Quit",
Click
Installing the USH driver is now complete.
Click
145

INSTALLING UDF DRIVER (DVD-RAM DRIVER)
7he U])P driver mustbe installedbefore ttsi_Jgt_JedTscin I]VI] video ca.rt_era/recorderonPC,
1 Click "UI)L_ I)river I.q)'VI_-_XMI)river) 4Caref_dly read tile LJcer]seAgreemer]t: If you
k_st_tUatJo_"on t_e i_staller screen, accept it, cl_ck "Yes".
The _nstaller street] carl be displayed usixlg the
procedure irl '+I)]SPI+AY[NG I:NSTALI+I",L_
SCI_:I_N" _P,144),
2_he driver setup screerl wJl] a£_pear: Click t_le
'q)river and ?ormatter Setu£__button.
CliCk
3Click _'NexP',
Click
5If you do not wfsh to cha_lge the folder lxlwhtch
the IAI_F driver is ix_sta31ed, dick *Next',
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6 Ifyou do riot w_sh to char3ge the folder name,
click _'Ne.xt°,
I..... O
9If your PC uses Vg_ldows _ XP/98 Second
EdiUorliMe, a message that prompts you m
re.star_ w_l] appear: Click _'Fir3Tsh° aIKl the.r3
re.star_ the. PC,
InstalLing tile. UDF drive.r is r_ow comp]e.te,
If your PC uses Windows _ 2000 Pro_ssior_3,
t_rocee.d with step I 0.
COrlfinll Click
7 Check tile. displaye.d conte.r3ts, a_d tf3erl click
I------ O
Click
8Inst_latior_ will starL When installation _s
complete., some notes w;l] appear: Check the
conte.nts, _d tf_er_click *x" at the top right of
w_ldow.
The corlte.nts displayed or3actaat screen may be
dtff:e_rlt from those _xlthe f_gure,
,-_L; o". ....
%,
Cli,
Co3firm Clir.,_
1OlfyoLIr PC uses Wir_dows_ 2000 Professior]_, a
me_ssage, a_r_oux_C;rlg tile. start for de.te.cting
device will appear: Click qqnfsh ° to start tf]e
de.te.ctior_ of device.,
I$ may take several rrfinute.s for PC to detect tile.
de.v;ce, When d_e.ction of the device is
cor_pl_e., ar_eossage,that promptsyou to restart
will apse.at: CLick _Yes _ to restart the I_C,
InstalLing the. UI)F drive.r is r_ow comp]e.te,
147

INSTALLING DVD-MovieAIbumSE
Soft,care *_I)V] )-M ovJeAlb umSF, _ Tsused to edJ_ videos that corlforrrl to _he I)VI_ video recording (I)V])-
VR) format, axK|photos recorded ori I)VI)-I_M disc.
1 Click _'l)VI)-MovteA3bt_rlSE _rlstaUatJon _ orl 4_fyoudono_wTshtochange_hefo]der_nwhtch
_he Jr,st_3 let screerl, I)V] )-M ovJeAlbu mSEis Jr,st_31ed, click "Nex't _,
The Jrlstaller screerl can be displayed using the
procedure described in _'I)[SPI _YING
_NSTAI,I,ER SCI_;PN" (E 144),
2_he screen _br installing ])Vl_-MovieAlbamSF,
_l] appear: Click _'Next _,
Cli_k
3Careftdly read _he _,icez_se Agreemez_t: If yo_
accept _L click "Yes_,
C[i_
5_fyou do riot wrsh to char_ge the folder z_une,
click _'Nex_ _,
Click
148

6C?_eckthe. disifl_yed cozlteris, ,_Id t_erl dick
"Next".
hlst_lattoII will s_rt,
¸Proceed w_h ttle irlstallatJorl, _llowtTIg ttle
irlst_ctior_s or_ screeIi.
C[rCk
7A message veri_'_rlg w?_e_her a sho_cat Jcorl is
to be crea_ed Orl deskti.lp will atJpear: If'you
war_t _o crea_e or_e, cl_ck "Yes".
If riot, c?]oose "No".
Click
8C?]oose _]e restart option, _id t_]erlclick
hlstMLirlg I)VD- MovieAlb LitnS I",Js now
col n[318t8.
Clir._
149

INSTALLING MyDVD
SofT,e'are "MyDVI)" is ttsed to write tile [t_a_es edited on I_VI)-Mov[eA]btur]SP to ])V])-I_ disc,
1 Click _'MyI )VD _Itstd_tion ° oil t_e _nsta3let 4If you do riot wish to C?larlge the _]der _lwhtch
screen, MyDVI_ ksi_stalled, cltck _'Next",
The installer sccee_ carl be displayed u s_rlg tile
procedure described i_ "I)[SPI,AYING
INSTALl ,ER SCRJ_;FN " (1(144),
2_he screen _br ir_st_]ing My DVI) w_l al_pear:
Click _'Next",
i ..........................................................
Click
3CareftLlly read the Software I,Jcer_se
Agreemer_t: If you accept it, click _'¥es".
Click
5Checl< the displayed contezlts, arid t]le_l click
"Nest".
[r_stal]atton will start.
Click
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6Click *_irJsh _ to restart the PC,
histalLirig Myl]VI] 3snow complete.
Click
So_J_cSolutions Cor[Joratio_J, wldclI developed
MyI)VD, recomme_Jds user registrar ion of
MyDVI], izi order to o#_r ap_ro_r3ate support
to custO.ler, The guide fbr user reglstratJorlw]ll
a_pe_]F wh8[I yOU St'r_ MyDVI] for the _Jrst
time, or you can d fslJ ay tt anytime by accessi_lg
the fo]lowirlg U_{I,:
ttL tp :/ i_a¢. atl,_#zd, corn
(You x¥31][iee{] tile co_]_]et'_[on t_[IV'L_[I[[le_]tto
the k]terriet fbr user registration,)
Note:
•If _ftware that de3e¢t_ compL_er vir_s, etc., ha* beeo
il_stalled, ilw_mi__te it.
• ffyourPCu_esWir_dows®XFaor2OOOpirrfess[or_al,_et
the u_er _ame to °Administrator (co m_e_ manager)"
(or Lisor _amo wit_ equivalent aut_oriz_ot_), Io£ o_ to
PC, _d the_ i_tol[ t_e sofhvare (if yoLi do _o3 h_ve
_LRhorizat[o_, consul3 _ur system m_nagor).
Contact the following for information on
MyDVD:
U.S.
Phone: 1-877-3834124
h_tp :i/_uppo_. _onic. com/logln/
default, asp
(You -,¥311rieed to peffomr_customer
registration.)
Eut_pe('Londan)
Phone: 44_20-7437-1100
http:i/_uppo_t._onic.com/logln/
default.asp
(You %¥311rleedtoperfo_n customer
registration.)
151

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Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD.RAM Disc
Recorded on DVD Video Camera/Recorder
Usilig DVD-MovioAIbutciSE alid MyDVD, _,_u o_tn ott_to _tDVD vid(!o (DVD-R diso) from tho itci_g(!s
_cordod oil this DVD _#dco cumoratr_!cot_tor,foltowing the ptocodu_ below:
1[:lsert a recorded ])VI)-RAM disc _nto the I)VI)
video camera/recorder, and co:meet the I)VD
video c_unetairecordet to tire USI_ terrr_nal of
PC,
2Start I)VI)-Mov[eNbtLE_SE, arid edit the
itx_ages o[_ I)V])-I_M disc as [_ecessary.
3Right-crick tfJe tl_urt _b:J_l from whid_ you wTsl_
_o crea_e a I)VD video on ttle I)VI)-
MovieAlbumSE scree:_, _d execute "Export".
4The "Program Export" screel_, s]lowl_ below,
will appear: Choose "SarapeResolutJon" and
checl_"Use I)VD-V[Oeo °i:rtl_e "Ex_ort Mode"
settMg box. C_]oose "704 x 480
(recot_me_d ed)" for "Resolution".
NOto:
•Choose "Divide by MarkoC'in _e "O_ioa" b_: Each
s¢o_e Of _ro_ram r@corded On tile DVD vi_oo
_me_'Mr@o_rder will be Savod _ _ il_¢Je_e_tJe_
movie file $o _ ex_or_ can _e exocLl_ed a| high
speod. If yo_ do ao_ choose "DivicJo by Marker",
movie files m_ be __ifie_ al_tJre-o_tJed, _o i_m_y
t_k_ time to _port them./3VD-MovioAIt_ m_E may
a_rloma_ically re-o_o3_o _ movie re_rde_ i_ _o
XTRA mode _l_aiaiag _idly moviag $co_es (_
M_S or bighorn, rosa _logs of_o _Divi_o by M_kor"
s_il_, an_ i| m_'f _ake _.,ome@meto ox_o_the movie
file.
• Any 1Ji¢._Onwhich $¢._es w@re _mbinetJ (see p_e
__} on Disc Navig_ol_ of this D_D vicJeo camera,'
r@COrderi_ _el_codetJ, _o i| m_qyt_k@lime to @0_ori
files.
• b_e-on_tJil_ m#qtca_$o image q_li_ to ¢Jetorio_
slightly
• DO i_olchoo_e "_implo Export' i_ the "Export MocJe_
s_il_ box: Choo$il_ it may Sto_ _x_or_ midw'ay.
Click tf]e Start butto:] to start export.
6Wl_e:l export _s cotz_p]ete, message "Tl_e file
exporting was completed successfuBy.
])o you wLsh to create a 'I)V] )-Vkteo' disc or arl
'Mi_ I",Gfile' disc?" will appear, C?_eck the s] haL1
box for "Eject the d_sc being used", a[_d tf_en
click "Yes'.
[r_sert a brand-new ])VI)-R disc _xltotJ_e I)VD
XrJ d_o (_ _L_'i era/Fe_ord_T.
7I)VD-MovJeAlbumSE will automatScal]y e:_d,
and tl_e "Expo_ to I)isc ° screen will appear:
Click the "Start" button.
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8Myl )VI_ will automat[c_lyst_u't, After afew
mOITleI_, _ _xpOrted scene v_iH be
autom_cal_ registered or_ the MyDVI_
editiTlg streeT1;
Now you ca_l change the D_D menu to the
desired style, change the title, etc. on tiffs
editing screen.
9CLick the Burn batton: Wr [tir]g to DVI_-I_ disc
will st'a_t. WheIi writ [r_g Ls com_l_e, a DVI)
video disc will be created.
_[heIi the dLsc cover of this I)V] ) v_deo camera/
recorder will open automatically
Note:
•The men_ screen createdon MyDVD willnot_ppe_r on
thisDVD video cameraire_rder.
AISO,depending On the writ_e_coverts, the imag_
m_%ynotbe play_bleon thisDVD vitJeoca mera[reco_er.
h_such c_es, _se a standardB'4Dplayertodisplaythe
•The fonc_ingtableshows the record_ble_me on 8 cm
DVD_R discfromMyDVI_ The re¢ordabletimeisshorter
tha_th_ of8 cm DVD-RAI_ _iscbecause MyDVD
always recordsaLidiointhe LPCM formal.
STD Appn_. 40 mimdes
FINE Approx. 2,5 rhinut_s
XTRA ki least 18 minui_$
If "Style _created on MyI_VI ) TSa movie or there
m_y thumb_ai/s, the recordab]e t_rle will
be less tha_l that showr_ in the above table,
Th8 following discs created on My[_]D cannoi be
played back on ins _¢D video camerair_c_rd_r:
Discs contairlingNide show (*'1)
• Discs _dth no audio
IDiscs _dth audio Ior_geror shorter than video
*1Car_ot be created oxl Myl)_D depexldirlg oxl
tile version.
•"Slide Show" can be created _ming photo files o_
I_y@¢O, but it will _ot be playable on this @4D video
¢_nle_reco_e_
•A DVD vitJeocan be oea_ed _om MPEG files ol_ PC
Lisi_g I_yDVD, I_ut it may i_ot be playable o_ thi_ DVD
video came_'rec_rde_
153

Uninstalling Software
Usu thu f_ttowin_ priced tr_ to uninstut! (delete) uny providud soft_r_ thut bus b_cl_instz_g_d:
UNINSTALLING USB DRIVER
With Windows ®98 Second EditiontMe:
1Set tile power sw_tch o_1DVI_ video camera/
recorder to "i_ VIDEO", _ld use the PC
connectioli cable to COIIII_ct it to tile PQ'.,
2ope,J"System" on Control P_iel, arJd t]leli
choose the 'q )evJce Manager" tab.
3Delete H[_IACHI DV])-It,'kM I)Z-rvP,i5 Ln "C])-
ROML
[ftheYde does _Jotexist, proceedwi_lthe _Je_
step:
4I)eleteHITACHII)VI)_I_'_MI)Z_MVS_n_Dtsk
dr_ves ° ,
If the Yde does rJot exist, proceed with the rJe_'t
step:
51)elete tile _]low_lg [te_rJ_ irJ_'Urdversal Serial
Hus controllers":
Hitachi I)VDCA_4 I)VD Mode USB HS
k_terface
USH Mass Storage Device _or DVI)CAM
7Delete the fb/iowi_ig f_les:
W'HIdOWS_ 98 Second EdiUo_i:
Ltd.DZ329_. ±nf
C:\WZ_DOWS\cSY_T_M\IOcS_cSY_\dzm_pd
r.pdr
C :\WE _OWS \ SYSTEM32 \DRI VE_S \DZ_
MS 9. sy_
NOOxt_l_siosm_y aDpeardepesdin_ ol__heSe_ng on
PO
Whid ows _ Me:
C:\WSKOOWS\ I_F\O_ER\_itachi
Ltd. OZ3_n_. inf
NOOxt_l_sio_m_y aDpeardepe_din_ ol__heSe_ng on
PO
If tile IN F fblder car_ot be fou rid, use Explorer
to choose tile 'Wiew" rneriu, _'Folder Options",
"_dew" tab, and then "Show al] _i]es°: Cl_ck
"OK" a_id theri try _gair_,
n
ODiscoztnect the DVI) video cartiera/reco_er
froJn PC, a_id theri restart tile PC,
[frJo itetsi exists, proceed with tile riext step:
6Close I)evJce Manager.
[f_*e_rlessage fbr restart appears, c]ick "No".
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With Windows ®2000 Pro_ssional/XP:
1 Set tile power switch] on DVI] video c_nera/
recorder to _'_ VI])F,O", arid use tile PC.
coIlIle_r_[i.ln cable Io ci.lrlIlect [t ti.lt_le PC.
Oper_ _Systern '_o_ C_._ntro]Pane], _d ther_
dick"Device Mar_ager" uxlder the _Har4ware"
tab,
3I)e]ete HITACHI I)V])-I_M ])Z-MV5 lJSH
I)evice ir_ _'I)VDiC])-ROM drive".
4IfVoLIr i_C uses WJIIdows _ 2000 ProfessionS.
delete H[q_AGH[ I)V])-I_AM DZ-M_t5 USB
I)evk:e in _'l)isk drives _,
IfvoLlr I_C Llses Wirldows ®, orthe file carlflot be
Ibuxld, proceed with the r_ext step:
5I)e]ete Hitaclli ])VDCAM DVD Mode USB HS
Ir_terface in _USB (Universal Seria] Bus)
c_._ntro]lers" .
If tf3e item cat,not be figured, proceed w_th the
zle_ step:
6Close ¸Device MaIJager.
If tf3e _neossage f_._rrestart atJpears, cJAck "No".
7Ifyour i_C uses W_x_dows _ 200_ Professioz_al,
_._pen the c: \_m_\ _}_ f_.flder.
IfVomit I_C uses W_x_dows _ XP, open the
c : \wz_13ows\ I_F folder,
If the IN F fi.llder c_rl:lot be fo and, use E_:pli.lrer
tO choose tile ""fools _ Iller]lA, "Folder Opfiorls",
"View _ tab, a_d the_ "Sh_._w all files _d
tblders': Click "OK" a_id then try aguish,
8Use ap_flicafio:_ softnvare '_Notepad" _;rovided
with Wtx_dows ® to oper_ the _._etz_*.]zfffiles (_
re£;resents a_Klrrlbe_) from t_]e file with the
?l]gher r_utztber. Search filr the files with the
fbH owing er_tr3, or_the secor_d a_d th_ lir_es,
axed the:_ delete thegn:
;H[taclfi I)VI )CAM USB I)river [_JstatlatJ on I
;Support OS: W_ndows _ 2000 i_rolessio_3
a_d W x_dows _ XI
Exte_sio_ '_._ff" may _ot appear, depez_g or_
the sett_x_g of PC.
9 Also delete the oerrl_,i_Ni zfiles with the sarape
_urr_ers as those of the files d_eted i_ step 8,
_0Disconrle_t the IW]) video camera/recorder
frotx_ PC, arid fl_en restart the PC,
DELETING OTHER APPLICATIONS
f_._uxfir_st_l tf_e other aptfl[cafioz_s, use "Cor_trol I _el" to oper_ _'Add or l_emo_ e At;plicat_or_s", choose
tf_e al_plicat k_z_st_._he ur_ir_staHed i_ot_ the d_stflayed list of'al_plicat_._ns, arid tf_en click the °Change/
Re, hove" button,
Note:
A_Ot _nin_tallk_fi _of_cc'are, be s_re to _esis_t Ihe PC.
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Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/
Recorder by Connecting It to PC
l_lote:
•Do not LiseWir_dows_ 3pplrc_tio_tofiln_lize_[3VI_I_
_is¢reco_Jedo_ _i_ I_13vicJeoc_mer"_rec_rder:Tl_e
_is¢will_o_be reo_ _iz3bleor_t_leI_I_ vicJeo¢.:am en'_'
•Wher_ _orrn_t_ir_g3I_I3_FtAIVIdiscOn WiI_CJo_, u_e
theUDF:;.01lorm_{2.0if2.01¢_no_i_esele_) _ee
_Termi_olo_]y_o_ p_'_e_60).Fom_in_ witl_outer
_t_I_J3r_C_L_Id¢_LISe_e EWD videoe.3mer_,_e¢o_Je
•E_eforeprocessingore_itingphoto_,be _ _e_oCopytl_e
JP'I_ _le_i_I00_P'N×1 _o1_e_to the harddi_KofI_C.
•Ordir_ar__J3t_OI_PC ¢_r_L_any i_ew_it_ent.oI_
_i_¢i_thisDVI3videoc_mer'_recorder,i_utHi_hi _oes
•If_e I_0i__r_e_J from_Lispe_d(see'_Termir_olo_oi_
p_e 160) (or_leepo_ s_n_by_ withU_is13VE)video
¢_me_ireo_rder ¢oni_e¢_edto tl_ePC, the 13_D video
¢_me_ireo_rder m_y not_ _e¢ognized:E)isco_ne_
th_ DVE) video c_mer"_rec_rd_rfromI_0once, ar_J
res_r_the PC.
•_L_ItipleDVE) video ¢_mer"_reo_rdersc_i_r_otbe
_imul_neo_ly ¢oni_ed to I_0.
{30_C)or les_foroperationwhe_ co_ _e_ing thisDVD
vi_ e.3mer_,r_co_Je_toP_C.
-U_e 3 r_r_i_¢e ofa _ntir_L_o_30 mi_ut_ or I_ _or
wri_ oper'_tionw_1_n L_sin_]t_le13VE)_I_ovi_Ali_m
Copy toolprovidedwithl_1_Movie_I_mSE.
-If_e tempe _ _eofthisT3VE)vi_ c_mem_nec_rder
i_too hi_h,wri_ii_go_ _e_dingon _hi_DVD video
e.3mer_'r_¢Or_e_m3y be _L_I_ And ir_p3_icL_13r,no_
_i_ win notbe _sable.T_Ke ¢_e tl_tthet_mpe_re
of tl_i_DVI3vi_eo _mer_'reco_Je_ i__ott_ high.
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Introduction to Optional Accessories
CAMERA ACCESSORIES
Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)* Tele_c_lnve rsion lelns(DZ-TL1) _ Video flash (DZ-FLH3) _
• When _$ing c_mer_ a_s$orres, be s_re to re_d the intd_'uctiol_illa1%1318_r e_Ch 3CC_P._OP/.
When _ttachin_ the wrde or lel_nversie _ tens to thrs _!D video c_me r,_ire_r:Jer, be su re to remove the lel_shoo_
m the e=_ of the le=_s(see Ig 57).
_* IJnusal_le on DT-blV,._O[\.
POWER SUPPLY
B_.erV DZ_BP'48W)
INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER
"l_fisI)VII "¢ideo camera/recorder carlxlot use a squ are adapter, suc?l as for 8 cm I_VI)-RAM disc 0 ]I_']S-
V28R), 8 cm ])V] )-i_ d_sc _ )R30 H _) i_etx_ove the d_sc fTotx_stlu are adapter axial set it kl the ]_our_(i I]VI]
Hi.lld_r I.lf'the provided OVI_]_Xb_ d_sc, r_f_rri_g to pag_ 82,
/)Removing disc from square adapter
(Example 1) 8nap offan0
remov_ leek pin
_xa_e _
Note:
R_r to page 8_, 82 if yo_ w,_n_to ¢_rtecUy s_ the removed disc in Round @,_DHolder that can be _sed in this _,/D
vi_ carner3!reco_or,
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Cleaning
Bo suro to set tho powerswitch to "POWEROFF" before cleaning this DVD video cam(!r_dmoorder.
eCleaning LCD screen and camera
lens
Use dr35soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleanirig
the I,CD screeri, be careftL1riotto use rome, scratch
it, or subject tt to _npact: I)oirig such could cause
a d elect _lthe screen, reostO_in d_spl_¢ unevenness,
or damage the ],CI) monitor.
elf dust adheres to the viewfinder
lens, remove it using acotton swab,
etc.
I)o riot rub _lIe leris with force: I)oirig so couJd
scratch the lens.
ODo not use benzene or thinner to
clean DVD video carneralrecorder
case
131e coating ofcase could peel off or the case co aki
deteriorate, Wipe off dizt on the case with amoist
cloth wlfich has been completetywrmig i.lut When
using cherrfical clearl]xlg dot]l, fo]low instru_[I.lI_
for _lse,
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Changing Setting of Demonstration
1Press tile MENU button.
2C?]oose *lrdtJal SetLIp",
"])e_no Mode_, and then
press t_le I_[11 butto_,
3usethejoysttck to
choose the desired
optJo[i, arid tk]en press
the _111bu'_0t"],
Note:
•¥0_I r._n press the DISC NAViGATiON bLl_on _ stop
domonshation midway: Tho Disc Navi£_on _cree_ wi[[
appear.
•If you chooso "A.lio _,tho tJomon_halion will not _tar_ if
di$¢ is IoatJed with the power _vitoh set to _ VIDEO _'or
PHOTO _, or a car_ is Io_de_ wi_ the power _witoh
set to _ PHOTO'.
• Tho domonshatio_ _nc'don will notwork whon the 13_1_
video _amo_recor_er is _nno_ed to FaG.
• While _e tJemon_t rotion is _ei_g given, tho recor_in£
intJicator will _link.
Auto: qo start demonstr_tior_ approx, 3
m[nuteos after tLwrfi[_g the DVI] video
C_rt_era/recorder oL
Off: qo set deJnonstratton to off"
Start: lo start demonstratio_ immediatel3_
Press t] _eMEN U butto[_ ag_t[_: The menu scree[_
will disappear,
To stop the de_nonstration rr_dwa); press the •
buttor_.
The demo mode will end when the I]VI] video
ca_rlerairecorder ksturr_ed off or t]_e I)[SC
EJECT button kspressed dowry,
Hi'_ICHI
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Terminology
DISC-PROTECT:
This disables wrJt_Iig to disc iprotects dTscfrom writ_rl_ so t_at _n;_gesrecorded o_ I)VI)4LAdk4disc
c_tr_:_otbe ac_det_t_31ydeleted arid tile disc carmot be _r_JttalLzed,
DVD PLAYER:
"Ibis de:vice carl p]ay back video acid audio sigTl_s recorded orl I)VI )-Video acid I]VI)-R discs u s_rlg the
I_VI) video fbrmat. Most I)VI ) players carl p]ay back a ])VI)-R disc reci.l_ ed i.lzlthe I)V] ) rid eo camera/
recorder isOrrle I)VD p]ayers caxmot pl_¢ back the dTsc),
DVD-RAM DISC:
Rewrttable DV]) disc,
DVD-R DISC:
One-time recordable I_VD disc,
DVD VIDEO FORMAT:
"Ibis appticatJot_ fbnrlat e.stablTshesthe t_deli_lfle, d_ctory st_ ;_ttwe,data format, etc, to reci.l_ videos
i_novies). A gerleratly available I)VD video cuzlfbrrrts to thAsformat,
DVD VIDEO RECORDER:
qhis device c_zrlrecord video ox_daudio orl _zrlyrecord_ble I]V] ) d_sc, suc?l as I]VI]-ICAdk4,that co_ff_m_s
ti.l t_]eI]VI] video recordixlg fi.lrt_at, Some ])V] ) video recorders rail record ozl a I]V] )-R disc cozlfbr _r]]rlg
to DVI) video fonrlat, A DVI) video recorder that is compatib]e with 8 cm DVI)-RAM Carl _Jlay hack
DVI)-ICAdk( discs recorded Orl tile DVD video camera/recorder,
DVD VIDEO RECORDING (DVD-VR) FORMAT:
I_i.lnrl;_ttI.lreci.l_ video data or_wrJtab]e I]VI) d_sc:"lids format has been ad_pted for I]VI) video camera/
recorders, arid DVI)-]CAM recorders Ihat are corn_mttble with ])VD-]CAE disc, etc.
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FINALIZE:
1_tis process makes a DVI_-I_disc recorded orl t_fisDVD video camera/recorder playable ori a DVI_
player, etc.that corlff.lr_rlsto 8 cm I)V])-R:NI.Ifurther recording carlbe made ori a fJIraliz,ed ])VI_-R disk.
HOWLING:
"1_tis pheni.lrneriori occurs as follows: Wheri the I)VD video camera/recoVer ks ci.lItnected to a device,
such as "IV, the audio iripu_ to t_le m_crop]lorle of I]V] ) video caJrlerairecorder ks amplified arid output
from the speakers o_"TV, and the s_g_id ksagain _lput to t_le m_cropho_e: rids ks repeated to _brm ati
erldle_ loop of au d_i.lsigrl_, arid the s_grlld ksamp/Jfied up to the audio ou2pu2 amptitude limit i.lfthe
device. H i.lw/irig carl be preverJted by c]mrJgirig tile pI.ls_tiorJid re]at _i.lnship betweerl tile DVI_ video
camera/recorder _ld TV, or by tur_tirlg dowri the vi.lluJfie on rV.
INFRARED SENSOR:
1Irisserisor is used to adjustt_lewhite balarice.
LASER PICKUP BLOCK:
1_tis block errfits laser beam to a disc, and then collects the laser be_trl reflected from the disc to convert
_tto ati electric signal, The block cor_sists of a laser, lens, receivirig element, etc.
LINEAR PCM:
Audio recording _brrnat similar to MPEC _udio layer 2: However, linear PCM does not compress _ti
audio si_lal, bu_ iristead satr_les _ aml coIIvects it _ a digital signal _ be recorded, There_re, tile
atrlOu_t of data used ks larger _hari tha_ of MPEG audio layer 2,
MultiMediaCard:
lqtis ksa star_d'aaTJof rtiemory card developed _l 1997.The card ks32 t'tiiirllorig x 24 rtim wkte x1,4trim
thSck,arid has 7pins. ]t car_be _nserted _rltoSll rrlemorycard slot arid used,
SCENE:
Video (rrlOVJe):"One scerle _refers to _rnage.srecorded from one press ot'i_EL'.burtorl uxltil recordirIg ks
stopped by pressirig tile I_;C buttor_ aggxl.
Photo (still): "OrJe scerie" re_rs to a sl_lgle photo reci.lrdirigb:; press_rlg the ItEC button.
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SD MEMORY CARD:
This isast_rldard of memory c_ developed _l 1999. T_e card i_ 32 mm long × 24 mm wide × 2.1 mm
t_tick, _rld ?las 9 pins, Sirlce the SI] memo_¢ card was developed based i.ln Multi MediaCa_J [MMC),
MMC caIi be inserted irito SD memoU¢ card slot arid used, Howercer, an SD memory card canni.lt be
_nsected in tile sli.lt exclusively for MMC,
SLOT-IN TYPE PC:
PC t?l,_t Iia_ a 12VI)drive _ntoifrom wli_c_l a 12VI )is dire_tly inserted i.lr elected without usirlg a tra):
SUSPENDING PC:
qhi_ fullestion _tores tile _tatus of PC before Jt i_ tuzTled off: _t will restart t_e work from tile _tatus
_mmedTately before PC was t_lrned off, wheri tile PC.i_ tuzTled orl next time.
THUMBNAIL:
This reter_ to a reduced screeri d_sp]_¢ed or_DTsc N avJgatSori _n order to _deritJ_¢ t_e recorded _nage
Cor_teuts.
UDF2.0t FORMAT:
131)I_stand_ for Universal D_sc ?ormat: Tliks i_ a'¢¢orld _tanda_d file fi.l_ flat for i.lpttc_ storage defirled
by OSTA _. UI_F revJ s_i.ln 2.0 or 2.01 Iia_ been adopted for I)_t D-I_-&M d_sc to erl_lre cclmpat tbi/ity with
I_VI) video recorders and PCs_ _ wee a_ DVI) video camera/recorders,
* OpUonal Storage Teclmolog_¢ Association: Ar_ orgar_zaUori t_t is promotir_g wr ttable opttc_ storage,
VIDEO SELECTOR:
qhis device carl _nput multiple audio arid video s_gr_',ds, _r_d select tile desired audio m_d video stgria]s
artiorig t?_ose iriput, to outpu'r thet'_i.
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No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation -
Check the Following:
Movie can b8 recorded orTlyorTDVD-RAM or E_D-R
_isc.
_heck lhe following:
Is DVD-RAIvl or DVD-R disc inssrisd?
Is power switch ssl to _i_VIDEO"?
Is th8 DVD-RAM disc in DVD vi_eo ¢_'[mer_'
recorder write-protscted? Rsleas8 the write-
p_tecl.
Doss disc have remainin£ recordirlg space?
:movi8 still cannot b8 recordsd after th8 above
_hsck is clear, the _isc may be damaged: Use
_tlothsr disc.
Still ¢_'_nbe recorded only on _ID-RAM disc, SD
_8mo_, card or M_dliN18diaC_rd.
_heck lhe _llowin£:
Is DVD-RA_ disc,S[J memory card or
MuliiMsdiaCard inssrisd?
Is power switch ssl _ rn_h th8 recording
msdiurn?
-When _lsing DV[J-RAM disc:
Set io _ PHOTO_.
If th8 LOCK switch or1this DV[J video camsr'a!
_cord 8r isset lo _ (lo I_fl), set it _ dY'_ dght).
Ifth8 LOCK.switch is set tc _" (to I_fO,switchir_g
io _ PHOTO _ is r_otpossible.
-When _lsin£ $D r_mory or Mulii'vl_diaCard:
Set io _ PHOTO".
Is loaded DVD-RA_ disc_rit_-preisci_d?
Whet_ usit_g _D rr_srr_o_o_'_rd:Is lh_ 8Pase
)rev_niionswitch locked? (F_28)
Doss disc or card hav_ _maining recording
spaoe?
:still¢_'_nnotb_ _cordsd afler th8 above ch_ck is
_l_a_the discor ¢_'_rdmay be dama£_d: Use anether
_isc or card.
In the follGwir_gcases, itwill take more time than
usual unlil opere[iion is possible:
•When discorcard is rsrrovsd and thsr_ reinserted
• When dale changes (_.g., during th_ _retrecording
_ th_ day)
• When t he terr_p_ratu_ is g_etly dirfsrent from ihe
et_[iuso_ previous recording
• When disc wiih scre[iches, diri or fir_gerprints is
inserled
• When disc is subjecl to sevsre vibraiions
• When th8 ba_iery or DC power cord was
disconnecisd ir_slead o_following the correci
p_csdure usir_gpowsr switch 1oturn the _/D
video camera!rscordsr off
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Trouble Messages
A rn_s_tag(!Ir_y a[._po_r whil_ _u _ opor_ting th_ DVD vidoo _;_mor*_/r_6_rdo_ If _ir_(!_go _pi3(!at_,
rmfmrto tho fol/owin_ table and take appropriate corrmvti_ action.
Messages are urranged in alphabetica! ordc_
(1) D_ia error in ap_riof Itisp_ibleih_ithesystemcar_noinorrr_dlycompta_ewriiingoFf_l_
ir_ge fie. Repair d_ia when power is iumed o_ _orsorh8 reasor_ d_ring r_cordir_g or
now? _diting (detaiing, dividingorcombinir_gscenes, orcre_iir_g ptaylisi).
(2) Found error ir_irr_g_ $eleml.ir_g"YES" will automatically r_pair lh_ video rile, buCeven ff
file. Rep_ir data now? "NO" is sel_ci_d, the s_ur_ messag_ will appear when ihe I_'D
(3)Data elTor in all video taffeta/recorder i8 turned on rl.exi time.{Do nol r_rr_o.'efl_
im_ge file. Repair all discwhileth_DVDvid_ocam_ra!reco_derisrecogr_izingii:lgnoring
date[ now? this will deactivate the file rBpair furtciion.)
Follow the ir_sir_ciions on screen, taking nol8 of lh8 _ollowing
caulior_s:
* Be sure to _se ihe AC edapier/charger to power the I_'D video
camera/reco_der when repairing data: Repeir is r_otpossible
using aballer_t Ire be[de_ hes been atte[ched,turn the power
swiLch off once, conneci the AC edapiedcharger, and then start
repeiring.
* Delia may r_otbe repeired, dependir_g on the iiming when powder
was iurned off.
* Daia may nol be repaired r_ormally i_data recorded on anoiher
recorder is mixed in.
* The repaired dala may be different _romthe originel recorded
conieni because of pariial deletion of d_ecli_ poriion.
* Since ihe date,'tirre for repair is added _othe repaired delia (only
the con'ected portion for parlial repair), Ih8 original dale,'time
information will be Iosl.
* Since all movies, arid lher_ all stills,are repaired, the o_der o_
recorded oonier_ will be Iosi.
(In case of message (2) (3) only)
* See "1 orl page _7"1.
(1) Discis nol _ormatied.
I_ il formata, it becorres
possible 1ouse for
CameP_.
(2) Howevsr,when you
record _romPC
connection ierminal,
please do not _ormat.
(3) Forrrel lh8 disc now?
I_'D- R disc ihat was noi ir_itializ_dfor c_[mera use was inserted.
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h/t b t b %¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸.¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ H K H b 2 t/ t
(1) Error he_soccurl"ed.
Please resiarl.
(2) Error he_soccurl"ed.
Please reirTserta _isc.
(3) Error h_[soccurl"ed.
Error cede No. _.
Please read the rnanue[I.
(4) ERROR
(5) DISK .eo_.x
• Error has OCCUlTed.Trytc _ste[ri ihe _JD video camera/recorder
usirlg lhe _llowing rtletho_s:
11) Turn po_,'eroil, _rnove the b_ieryorAC adapter;ch_er _ed
reette-[chil, arl{J lherl tort1 power or1_garn.
12)Turn power off, _ed _irlsert the disc. Therl turn power or1
again.
13)See "3 on pa£e 171.
14)Ifyou ha_,'eanolher _isc availa hie, check to see if _ny problert_
oocurs wilh the disc. If another _isc can be used normally, lhe
orlgir_al disc rt_aybe d_ecti'_e: Coniaot lhe disc rt_anufaotu_
Ifth_ a bov_ procedun_$ c_nnot $olv_ th_ problom_ take nota
ofth_ _nor nul"abor,and conta_ your deal_:
R_e_nco: _Error Code 2881 _ shows that the _isc cannol be
reco£nized properly
8, 40, 43, 44
Ba_iery is e[Irhc_iempty Replace with a charged baller_; or _se AC adapter/charger 1o 39, 43
Repl_co it. _ower the I_D video car_er'alrecor_er.
Cannoi _ornbir_escer_8. LJnlees_onseou_ive scene8 8re selecied, t he__anr_otbe combined. 11_
Canrloi _ornbir_e. S818cior_l_ rno_,,ie8and oor_birle ihert_.
Deseleci PHOTO 118
8ceRes.
Cannoi combine. 8eleci 8eleci _ rar_gec_fat leasl 2 scenes te be cort_bined, arid lher_ 118
rt_ulii_lescenes, combine |hem.
Cannoi _eleie scenes. This rt_ayooc_lrwher_scene ih_iwasediied for_ivisior_, etc. is 1obe
delel8_. 118
Combine the _ivided 8,series, ar_ lhen delete thefts.
Cannoi execute. This message will appear ifyo_ adem_i to cornbine or rno_ 8,series
Change _isplay with "Calegory: VIDEO or PHOTO" specified. 1_8
category to ALL.
Cannoi execute. Di_isior_or change in th_lrt_bnailwas executed when mulliple
Unseleci rnuliiple scenes v._e_ selecied. 108
8ceRes.
CANNOT RECORD A_'eyou using _JD-R _isc.?You c_nnot reco_ _iill image on _JD-
PHOTOS F4_isc (recor_able of slill ir_ges _rort_PC). Use IA.'D-RAM _isc to 25
_cor_ slill ir_ges.
Cannoi repl_co The thurnbr_ail of a still cannot be chan£ed.
thurt_bnail or_PHOTO 8eleci _ rt_ovie. 113
8ceRes.
Cannoiselect any more The rnaxirnur_ number or 881eclable 8cones is 9,99. 121
8ceRes.
CARD ALMOST FULL Remaining space is only enough to recor_ less than 10 _iills. 30, 111
Delete _nnecessary Ctills _ed try the card, or _se another card.
Card error hasoccurred. Was the card forrt_atted on PC? Was _rm_ding interru_ied
Format Ihe c_rd now_ midv.,%'?When _lsin£t he card or_thisI:r_,_Dvideo carnera!recorde_ 1_5
choose *YES_ and forrt_at ii.
Card error hasoccurred. The car_ may be damaged: Use _r_olher car_.
Formatting is n_i 2,9
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Card an'or. * Th_ _rd lermine[Is me[ybe _irl3,:Wip_ off diri, an_ try lh_ _d
e[ge[in,or _se e[nolher _d. 28
• Deliaother than slill irre[ge may be included: Us_ anoiher car_.
Ce[rder_r has oc_:_rred. Card an'or _d_ hav_occurred durir_ge_iiir_gof scenes. Turnof_the
Keep _[rd inside & I_r_,'Dvideo camg_!_c.order wilh th8 _[rd beir_g_sed insid8, 43, 48
resort, conr_8ci th8 AC adeptedcherger, er_dihen po_r th8 DVD vid8o
cathay!reorder agair_. Repair o_s_nes will be atlerhpted.
Card f_lll. Delete unne_ssary stillsen_ iry the _[rd, or use artother _[rd.
No rro_ r_ording on ihis _[rd can be done: Delete urtne_ssary 30, "11"1
slills or _se er_olher _[rd.
Card fulll. Delete urtne_ssary stills en_ iry the _[rd, or use artother _[rd. 30, "11"1
Cennoi execute.
Card has no date[. This rr_seg8 will appear when ar_a_iempl is ma_e _ e._ec_i8
playback or editing on Disc Navigation with no s_ne re_rded.
Card i8 rTotrorr_eded. We[s bT8card I'orrreLted OfTPC? When _sing ihe card on thisDVD 135
Format ihe _rd now'? video carrer_'r_or_er, ch_s8 "YES=en_ rorrrle[iil.
CorTt_l IrTformaiion _ismaLch may occ_r between the re_rded irre[g8 and _ene
Errol: inrorme[iion. 136
Update the _r_t_l ir_formaiion.
• Use anoiher disc. 25, 82
• See *3 or_page _7"1.
COPY PROTECTED The vid_ sigr_alinput 1othis _'D video came_!recorder rre[ybe
copy-guarded.
Sorre prBr_orded video materials, such e[smovies, arB g_ardBd 83
againsi copying.
Copy-g_arded rhaterialscar_noi be recorded on Ibis IA.'D video
carheredre_rder.
DISC ACCE$8 The r_orded scene is deir_gs_red or_disc.
We[ituntil lh8 message disappears, an_ you can s_rt lo _se the 49, 50
DVD video came_!recorder.
This DVD vid8o came_!recorder is veriPying wheiher the _m_ci
disc has been inserisd.
We[ituntil lh8 message disappgars,an_ you can s_rt 1o_se the
DVD video came_!recorder.
This messa£8 will be disple[yedfor a litll8 Ior_gerwhen lhe de[is
char_ges.
DISC AL'vIOeT FULL The disc will soort be f_dl,arid _cor_ing will be impossible.
Delete unnecesse_3' s_nes arid iry lhe _isc again, or _se anoiher 29, "11"1
disc.
Disc 8rmr haso_urred. * Disc 8_r occur_e_durir_g5nalizing, arid 5nalizing raile_.
Finalizir_g is noi Replace the disc. 137
complete. * See *3 or_page _7"1.
Disc _rmr has o_urred. * He[sthe disc d_en initiali_ on PC? Has initializing the disc on
Format ihe disc now? PC b_en interrupie_?
Choose "YES _and inilialize the _isc wher_using it on ihis DVD 135
vi_ eo car r_/_c<_rder. Initializing th_ _isc will e_se all dala orHt.
• See *2 orl page _7"1.
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Disc 8rror has o_lrrsd. The disc may be dirty.
Formatting is noi Remove lhe disc andwip8 off fingerprints, d _lsl,eic. beforerevising
corhpleie, it, r_r_lse arTolhsr disc. 82, "135
This messag8 rnayalso appear if you inserl a di_ for which
rorrn_;iirTgw_s inlerrupisd midw_y. Inihis case, us8 arTcthsrdisc.
Disc 8rror has occ_rrsd. Disc error could have occurred durirTg8ditirTgof scenes.
Keep disc inside & T_IrrToFrth8_/D videocarhera!rscordsrwith the disc bsing ussd irT 43
rsstart, it, conneci AC adapi_r/charger, and then power ihe I_'D vider_
¢_T=er_dr_cord_ragain• R_pair _sc_r_s will b_ lri_d.
Disc error. • Use _inolher disc.
•See *3 on p_ge "17"1. 25, 82
• _ism_ich in recording in_ormalior_may b_ ¢_used by ediiir_g
done on _om_ d _vico other than Ibis _¢E) vid8o carneralrecorder. _35
Initialize th_ disc or L_se_nolher disc•
•Initializingihe disc will erase _dldata on ii.
"DISC ERROR°app8_ If _L_ h_ve wrii_-p_otacied a disc usir_gthe write-proi_ctsetling iool
when an atternpi to 01¢PTOOL1 Ihal is equipped with ihe LJDFdriver contained on the
r_lee_sewrita-proi_ct is CD-RO_ provided wiih lhis _/D video ¢arhe_recor_er, _u
rhade. ¢_nnot release lhe wrii_=prolecl or_this I_'D video caner'a!
recorder asi& Llse ihe write-protactseLtir_giool on PCto rele_se ihe
wrii_=proleci.
Disc Full.Cannot Delete ur_necessary scenes beror8 using Ibis disc, or us8 another _1"1
.e.xec_I8. disc.
Disc h_s no data. This rr_essagewill appsar when an atterhpt is rr_edeto e_cule
playbackor ediiing on Disc Navigation with no scer_8 recorded.
Disc has r_oPlay List. 8witching o_ play list was selected with no play lisi stored. _27
Disc irtcludes prolecied The disc may be so_Lwe[reproiscted Fromad_rvice cthsr than this
scarabs.Delele scarabs? DVD videocarhere_rscordsr. TOrelse[se Ibis c_[se,us8 a d evico that
has executed so_Lwe[rs-protect.
Disc is _ull. Canr_ol add The number o_8niered scenes has reached lh8 Iirnil that car_ be
conh'ol into. 8niered, so ihe conlrol inrorrnaiior_ forgenerating ih_rhbnails 11_, "118
c_[nnotde added.
Combin8 severedscones or dalai8 iherrL
Disc is noi forrhatted. • Has the disc beer_ iniUalizedor_aPC?
Forrr_at638 disc now? Choos8 '_(ES_and iniUaliz8 Ihe disc when using il on this EIV'D _35
vidso carhsralrecorder. Ir_iliali_e[tior_willdeleta aIIdata on ihe disc.
•See *2 on page "17"1.
DPOF is nct seito a This message will appsar wher_ "Slide 8h_w: DPOF" isspsci_sd for _39
scer_8, ihe card io which DPOF was r_olset.
DPOF scenes over lirhit. The maximum n_rr_berof sc_nes forwhich DPOF can b_ seiis 999.
Cannoi set DPOF _20
SOar;as.
Drive overheal. Pleas8 The iemperalure inside ihe _/D video c_[rr=eredrscordsris ioo high,
r81_3'taCsr, and reading or va'iCir_gof 638 dala on disc rr=aynot be psr_ormsd
normally. 48
T_rr_ lhe IA.'D video camsra!recorder off and waii rot a whils. The
Ismpe_[iure will be 8f_ecUvelydecreased if the DVD video camsra!
recorder is placed in a wellw'eniilated spol.
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DVD-R Disc, Video Wiih DVD-R disc, lh8 movie q_ali_ymo_e or_ce_sed _or r8cording
mode cannoi be canrlot be changed. 2g
ch_nged.
END OF DISC The disc is full.
Yo_ canr_olrecord on thisdisc _nymore. Prepare another disc or 2g
delei8 Lmnecessa_ movie scenes from this disc.
End scene canr_otbe Division is r_otpossible _1the end of scene. 1"17
divided.
Erroroccurred. Please * Adnormalityh_soccurredwithlhe_/D-RAMdiscioberepaired.
replace disc or format Ir_itializelhe disc before using iL or use Chear_olher disc. 135
disc. Ir_itializingthe disc will ePase_11dala on ii.
• See *2 orl page _7"1.
Erroroccurred. Please Anabnorm_lil_.,occurredwilh_[:_.,'D-Rdiscioberepaired. Repl_co
replace disc. the disc.
Fin_lize may r_ol be Instardaneo_sshuto_l"occ_rred durir_gfir_alizing,a_terwhich power
completo. Fir_alizeagain w_s supplied _nd disc w_s inserled. 137
now_.
Ilis ur_recordabl8 on Ibis The inserted ¢_rd car_noi be used in this DVD video camera/ 28
car_. recorder: Use anoiher car_.
JPEG file related to This message will appear when slills recorded or_ _/D-RAbl disc
s_nes are nol f_nd. using a deviceolher than this [:_,'Dvideo camem!recerder _r8 io be --
copied to ¢_rd.
NO card. Insert _icard. 41
NO card. NO c_rd is inserled. 47
Ple_se inseri car_. Inseri _ card.
NO DISC This mess_ge rm_y_ppear when t he DVD videocamem/recerderor
disc is moved from a cold place io a warrm pl_c_.
Condensation hasoccurred on the camera/recorder lensor _#D- 8
RAM dri_. Do not remo_ the disc; lea_e the _'D video camera/
recorder iurned oPfin a place as dry as possible for "1-2hours.
The disc has not been inserled. 44
Inseri ii.
No rr_orescenes. Play * All scenes are deleled _romthe play lisl.
Lisi w_s deleted. * Since a play list wiih no scer_es canr_ol be s_pporled by 129, 130
speci_cations, a ple[y lisi from which all registered scenes have
been deselecled will be deleied.
Photo canr_ot be Still image canr_ot be divided. 1"17
divided.
PlayLis_s over limit An atlempt w_s m_de to cre_ie new pl_y lisi or copy play list, 8_n
though limit speci_ed for ple[ylistsin ihe video recordir_gste[r_dard 126
hed already been stored.
Serr_escenes on Play * This will appeer when scenes are to be deleled.
Lisi will be deleted. * Wher_ e play lisi exists on disc, an atlempt 1odelete scer_es in 1"11
Delele scenes? prog_[r _ will displey lhis messege. (This messagewill nol appeer
i_yg_ deselecl scerles frorr_play lisi.)
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Scenes over limit• The number of scertesentered inplay listhas reached the limit ihat
Cannoi add scene• ¢_n be entered. 128, `130
Delete s_'eral scenes.
Scenes over limit• The number of eniered scenes has reached lhe Iirnil that cart be
Cannoi divide scerte. 8niered. 117, `128
Delete s_'eral scenes.
Scenes over limit• This message will appear if you try lo mmo,e ascene when the 114, 128
Cannoi move scene, number of scenes has already reached lhe regisiradl8 limit.
Stop p_T_cessing The bullonwas pressed iostop p_cessing of mullipl8 scenes. --
There was no _8ne This rnessage willappear if y_u Iry lo deletem_dtipl8scenes on Disc
which can be deleled. Navigalion when all the selecied scertes have beert I_l_d. 111, `11g
Release ihe lockon scenes berore execuling deletion•
This ca_d¢_nnoibe The card c_[nnotbe used in this DVD videocamereJrecorder:Use
used. another card. 28
Please replace c_[rd.
This disccanrtol be A discthat cannol be used on lhis I_VDvideo camera!race,tier has
used. Please replace been loaded. Check lhe lype of disc. 28
disc.
This discis reoorded I_, This DVD video c_uneralrecor_er c_ut_lse only discs recorded oft
the PALsysiern. Please ihe NTSC system. Adisc recorded oft lhe PAL aystem canrtol be
replace disc. used on ihis B_IDvideo camereJrecorder.
Top scerte c_[rtnoi be Divisiort is not possible al ihe siarl of scerte. _17
divided.
UNFORMAT DISC The disc i8 not iniiie[lized or ii i8 damaged.
If ihis message appears, be sure Loirtitialize the disc on ihis I_VD
video camera!recorder berore using ii.
Reirtilializing _o_ena disc used on this B_IDvideo camere_recorder _35
rrmy be rtecessary (inilializing will erase all recorded cotttent_ oft
disc). IFthis message appears, l_yto irtitialize ihe disc. IFthe sarr_e
rr_essagesiillappears, thedisc rrmy be damaged: Lisa anotherdisc.
See _2 on page 171. 82
Use AC adapier! FinalizationisrtolpossiblewheniheOVDvideocarnera/recerderis 43,'137
charger, powered by a bade_: Use ihe AC adapierlcharger forfinalizaliort.
Use AC adapierl Scene cannot be repaired whert the IA.'D video carneralrece_deris
charger, powered by a badel_.
Turn off power. Ifihe AC edapledcha_9er is urtavailadlein handy place, remorselhe 43
disc,_lse the opposite side, or use another disc. To repair lhe
remand disc, irtsert the disc into ihe DVD video c_[rr_eralrecorder
afterwards, and connect lhe AC edapler/cha_ger.
No movie cart be copied to card.
S81eclsiills and oopy them to card.
Vl BEd scerte cannot be
copied to ¢_.
Wrile protecled.
Check ¢_.
Wrile protecled.
Check disc.
•A locked card or wriie=prolecied disc is inserled.
• Release the lock or wriie-p_tecl usir_g the Card or [3isc
Navig_iion met_u.
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•Th5st_ezsagemaya_s_appear_hend_rtadherest_dLsc_ft_dsmes_agea_J_earSwher_arec_rdeddLsc
is recogriized immediately 'after Jt Tsix)sected, do r_ot repa]r tile dTsc; remove it aIid then use a soft, dr),
cloth to clemi dry the d_rt before t_sixlg it,
•ThAs t_iessage t_iay also appear wberi conderisation occt_rs. Iri this case, do r_ot repair the disc; tutti the
1)_]) video camera/recorder off, wa]t mit]l it dries out, _.r_dtheri turri ]t Orl again,
• _fthe repast message appears when you ttzr r_tile I_VI_ video caniera/recorder or_ frotxi offwJth a disc
loaded after record_rlg orl JL choose repair.
• _fthe repa]r message _Jpears wher_ recording aIid playback are nor_ r_'_ly po_tble wit]l anothec drsc -
arid r_o COrlderlsatiori occurs arid tile disk TSz_ot dirty - c?_oose repair,
ThSs message zr_¢ _ so appear when d_rt adheres to drsc. _r_tilts case, do riot irittt_iz, etile disc; remove
it arid then use a soft_ dr), dotb to clean the d Jet beff._re usJzlg Jr,
Th_s message may also a_pear wher_ Corlderlsat_on occurs, In tb_s case, do riot iritti_ize the dLsc; tu rT_
file DVD video camera/recorder drY,wait ur_til it d rie_s out, arid _lier_ ttzr r_it orI agaix_,
[r_tti_3iz_tior_will delete a_l data ori d_sc.
_3
Th_s message m_y also a_pear when d_rt adheres to disc. Remove file dLsc axld then use a soft, dry dorb
to clearl the dk't before usirlg it.
T_'_s me_sage may _3so appear wher_ condensation occuz_. Wait ur_til file I)VI_ video caniera/record er
dries out, ,_id t_erl turn _t on agair_,
Th_s meossage wJl] a_pear when a sirlgle-s_ded disc is irlserted iri reverse. Rektsert the dLsc correct32,_
I.]z)se_ t the d_sc with t]_e label profited st_rfhce fack_g t]_e outside.)
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Troubleshooting
Ch¢_t_ to _ _ fo#_wir_ b_fore askil_ tot a rop_,i_ # _ sugg¢ s_d _lution _till _*nnot restore _DVD
vid(_ot;umt_r_Iret;or_t:r t_ l_orr_el, do not attt:mpt to repair it youts(_ff, but t,'onsult your _ul(!_
Power supplies
!
3atLe_, carTnoibe Is LheambienL temperature too low or Loohigh?
Charge Lhebe_{ieryat 50=86=F ('1040=C).
Is Lhebe[;ieryabnor_ally hoL?
Remove Lhebattery, leave it for a while tocool down, ther_charge it.
Is LheDO power cod connected to AC a_apLer/cha_er? Ur_plugit.
Has ihe badery beer; ur;usedfor a long tittle?
Rerr_oveihe battery, and then ree[dach it. If Lheba_iery is 8Lillnot
charged, it truly be _ead: Pu;_hase anew one.
*If Lhebe[_ierydoes noi che[rge after you try ihe abeo.'efour
proc,edures, ii may be dea_: Purchase e new datLer_t
39
3atLery w_eakensfast Are you _s_ngihe IA.'D video camera/recorder where ihe
Lemperat_lreis low?
A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S or DZ-E]P_4SW) may be 41
discharge_ s_r_er Lh_nus_lal at low ter_pe_i_res. Keep 8xLra
datieries on h_r_d.
Battery may be dead.
The per_rrnance of batLerywill deLerio_te if it is _se_ _r an 42
e..xten_e_perio_ of iime or frequenily: P_lrchase a new b_der_
the CHARGE indicator Is LheambienL temperature too low or Loohigh?
_nAOad_pterfch_rgeris Charge Lheb_iery in enviror_menLwhere LheiemperaLure is 50-
blinking. 86=F ('1040=C).
The b_dery h_s possibly disch_ed excessively. ConLinue 39
cha_ing: After a while, Ihe datLery will be charged to Lhespeci_ed
volLage,and the CHARGE in_icater will light. Then the da_iery
cha_e will de cor_pleLed normall_
Is datiery cha_ed?
Charge ii.
_8r lurns of_
i_¢r_ediately#ier being
2urned on.
COhenpower is iurned
#n, the LCD screen will
_urnon and of_.
_er goes off
unexpecie_ly.
39
Is Power Save set Lo"On"?
I_the powered I_D video car rera/recor_ 8r is lefLfor as Iorlgas 5
rrirtuies wiLho_drecording or ple[ybackwith "P,Twer Sav_: Off
speci_ed,it will auLorraUcally LurnoffLosave da_iery power. To 102
resiarLrecor_ ing inLhiscase, seLLhepower swiLchLO"POWE R OFF"
an_ Lherlseiit Lo"IVl DEO_.Youcarl also specify "Power Sere: OfP'
Lostep euterrdic power off.
_er c_'[nnotde iurned Detech Lhedatiery orAC edepter/charger once, and then press Lhe
#f[ RESET du_Lortof DVD video camera/recoder: ReatLach apower --
supply LoEA.'Dvi_eo c_'[rr_er_reoorder d_fore L_rr_ingii or_egain.
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During recording
Pressinglhe REC button Is inpul imag8 copy-guards_*? 28, 84, 134,
_ill rTotstart recording. Is ihe disc wrils-protecled or lh8 card locked? "163
Rscording sl.,-_rLsbut Is disc scPaLchedor doss dirt or fingsrprinl adhe_ 10ii*? 82
_iops irrlmediatsly. Clean ihe disc. If thsre is siill no improverhenl, rsplaco th8 disc.
Is sortie ocherAV device di_cily connected lo th8vidso;a_ldioinput,'
o_Cp_Cjack of Chis [3_/Dvi_eo c<'_rrler_rscords_
If CheAV dsvice isconrTsctedvia ssveral ocher_ _/ic_s, such aTAV 83
selecta_; Chevi_ eo signal rh86,rlol b8 lransmills_ irTcorrsctl'>_In such
acags,_uc8 th8 rTutuber of devicss t hrou£h which lh8 vidsosignal
iT transrrlitted, or connsct AV d_ice _irectl'>_
At8 you atterhptingto recor_ imag8 froth video gam8 or PC?
From sorh8video gamss or POT, _rr_agecarTnoibe _cor_ 8d on this 83
DVD vidso carhsra/rscordsr.
LCD screen is hard to HaT bri£htasss of LCD scresr_besn adjusted? "10"1
_8_. SLop reco_dir_gand adjusl the brighlness.
Is ihe I_'D video camsra/recorder beir_g _sed ouldoors?
Use Chevisw_nder. Whsn usin£LOD mot filor, adjusiil8 erlgl88o lhal 38,48
LCD scresr_is r_ot8xposs_ to direcl s_mlight.
Focus i8 not co_rscL Is it difSculito us8 aulo focus wiCh"_.our subjecL? 72
Focus rhanually.
Does "_F" appsar?
The 15_'Dvideo camer_recorder is sol 10manual focus. F_s Che 71
subjsci rhanually,or release mar_ual_ocus.
Is ihe diopisr control correcily adjusled if you ar8 _sin£ th8
viswfndsr aT a monilor? 34
Adjusi th8 diopterconll_l.
In cases other lhar_th8 abo_e, gst ihe power swilch to "POWER
OFF _, and Chertsst ii to _i_ VIDEO °, _LJ PHOTO _or "_ PHOTO" 48
agair_.
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During playback
:;_ecogniliotTof disc is tTot
_ompleie
_sing the pl_yb_ck
button will nol slari
playback.
_o pl_yb_ck piciure
_ppea_ on 3_¢screem
Is disc dirty? 82
Use sort,dry cloih io clean it.
Has the irn_ge been recor_ ed by devices other lhatT this E_¢D video
C<-_meralrecor_ ecP
Piggyback or image reco_ed on devices other that1 this DVD video
c<-_meralrecor_ er r_ay be impc_ssidle on Ibis DVD video cat.era/
recorder
Has scetTe been ediied oft a device oiher than ihis [_JD video
C<-_meralrecor_ecP
Ir_ scene recor_ ed on thisDV[_ videocat.era/recorder is edited on
a de,_iceother than Ibis DVD videocarTler'a!reco_er, playbac_may
nol be possible on this DVD video cat.era/recorder.
Is TV inp_dselecLor setcorreclly?
Some TVS have m_dliple video inpul jacks. Check whether ihe
con'eciinp_dwasselected on TVtc match iheconneotedjac_s. Ifihe
[3MDvideo carTleraireco_er is contlecLed I_ VCR, sei ils input
selecl_r to _lern_l inp_ri (LINE)'.
Is ihe DV[_ video camera!recorder connecied to 3_¢¢on'ecily?
Check the ¢onne¢liot_s.
136
78
77
_l_yb_ck picture is Is disc scr_iched or dogs dirt or fingerprinl adhere 1oil? 82
"_lomentarily itlten'_pled. Clean lhe disc.
_oor playdac_ piclure Was ihe image itlpui froth _inalog VCR 0;H8, 8 r_m}and recorded?
The problernmay be ir_proved ifaVCR equippedwith TBC circuii
is used f_r pl_yb_ck.
_l_yb_ck pictcre is greatly Was recordit_g of external input made wilh "Frame" specified? 98
_ictorted. Specify _Field" r_r "PHOTO Inputs"in record rhode sedings.
_o _ound Is ihe 3_¢_l_me conical set correcily? 78
Adjusi TV volume conil_l, and be sure to adjusithe volur_eon 3_¢
_is¢ Navigation Was the im_ge _corded from AV inpub'oulput jack with
_humdn_ils do nol appear, inlerf_rence?
Record image wilh no t_oise or distcrt}_nce.
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!_i_!,_ii_i_ii!_i_;_ii'_!_ii_;i_i_i_ii_:_,_i__!i_i!i_!i_ii_i_iii!i_i_i_i_i_I_I!!>I!_;I_i!i_!i_!iii_i!i_!i_!iii_i!i_!i_!iii__i_ii_i_'_ii!_811_i_i!_!i _I!_!I_,I__i;_i_i!!>i!_;i_i!i_!i_!iii_i!i_!i_!iii_i!i_!i_!iii_i!i_!i_!iii__i!i_!i_!iii_i!i_!i_!iii_i!i_!i_!iii__I_iili
Photos on ¢a_ oarTnoi b8 This E_4Dvideo ca_ler_Vreoorder c_in play back image data
_lay8d b_ick, i_oorded on SD memory ca_ in _iher digiial o_imer_isconrormirlg
_oihe DCF (Design rule for Oam_ra File sysi_r,_) _tarldard. The
i_inge of image _ata norm_illyplayable orl lhis _ID video cam_rai
_oorder is that with pixel_ from 80 horizor_al x 60 _ertic_l to 4000
horiz_nial x 3000 vertic_l. If lhe pix_l _ ata is oulside ihis range, blue
ih_mbnails will appear (thumbnails" in ihe _gum), meaning the
image is unplayable.
Everl whenthe n_mb_r of pixelsi_ wiihinihe _ib_ rarlge, playback
may not be pr._ssibl8,dep_r_dingon lh_ reco_dingstaius_fihe digital
DCF (Design rule forOarnera Filesystam) is an inimgraimdirnagm[ile
rormai of digiial carheras: Irhage files oar_ be used on all digilal
devices conrormir_g 1oDCF.
t will take some iim8 19 When playing back a still, "Playback? will appear: Stills with a ta_ge
2lay back phoios or_¢ar_. n_mber of pixels will lake some tirr_eta appear.
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When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC:
"40drive icon appears on The E_'D video camera!recorder is notl_rrTedorT. 48
_C. Check the pr;wersuppl'_
Driver is rlol properly _cogrlized.
Turn PC off and on again. Ifthe drive icon stilldoes rTotappear, use
°Refresh driver" in Do'ice Manager Lo_irTslall the driver,
TurnPC off and lherTdi_conneciihe PC conrTe_tionca hie.Turn PC
on aga_rT,and lhen useihe PC conrTeciionc<'_bleto conrTectthe DVD
video camer_drecorderLoPC.
Make sure lhe PC oorTnectiorTcable is compleiely plugged into this
[_JD video C<_rTler_L!re_rder.
Ina yellow_!_mark is a_iachedio some dsvice in WirTdows® D_vice
MarTager,uninstall lhe USB device driver, and lherT reinstall it,
following ihe procedu_ on page 145.
_.f_talexception OAerror liisre_rrlmerTdedlhaly_linstullWindows®200088rvicePack3
_ccu_ while installing or later.
JSB driver in Windows ®
2000 Pl_[essiorlal.
E_Toroccurs irTplayback Iferror_ccurswiihUSBoorTnecliorqtheb_uTsferrateisnoisufficieni.
_f DVD video careered li is recommended lhai y_ use a USB terminal corfforming to
_corder on PC. USB2.0 when cor_necling the DVD video carner_'record8:
¢#plicalior_ is r_ot Turn ihe PC and I_'D video cameralrecorder off. arid b'_ agair_.
normally r_m on PC.
E_or occurs during The tumperatura of _ID video carrteralrecorder is Loohigh d_8 to
_riiir_g 1oIA.'D-R disc. corttirtuous operation.
Discor_nectlhe EA.'Dvideo camera!recorder from PC once, remove
lhe disc from the DVD video camera/recorder, and lher_ turn ii off.
•a.fier anewmoment, contractthem agair_and wriLe 1oa brand-new
disc.
transfer of images slops. Contract t he IA.'D video camera!recorder Loanoiher USB tar mir_alo f
PC. Ifygur PC isa des kLoptype, iiis recomrr_ended ihaiyou use USB
lerrrmal on lhe back of PC. If you are using LISB2.0 e_ier_dedcard.
ii is also recomrr_ended that you insiall lhe n_st versior_ driver
provided by each USB2.0 card maker.
2_VD-RA",,P'F_'RW dri_e This problem may be solacedif ihe software relaled LoDVD-RAM!P4
buili into PC canr_ol be RW of your PC is upgraded, or if lhe LIDF driver is uninstalled.
_sed afler Ihe provided Howe,_er,withWirtdows _ 98 Second Edition /Me /2000
sortvcarahas beer_ P_vfeesional, uninsCallir_gCheUDF d ri_r will rr_akeit impossible for
installed, lhe JPEG stills recorded on _ID-RAM of this DVD video camera!
recorder to be read by Ihe PC.
2_¢D-Rdisc cannot de _lD-MovieAl burrosE does nol supporl playback or daia _ad on
ple_,edback on [A/D- [_/D-R disc: Use generally available [_#D video playback sofLwal_ 148
_ovieAIbumSE. 1oplay back DVD-R disc on PC.
E_or appeal:swherl Make sure that your PC display adapier (video card) conforms _o
starting DVD- DireclXe.1.
_ovieAIbumSE.
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. . i_',i_iii_!_i_ii!_!!i___!i_!_i,_i_i_!i!iii_i_;!
Videow,dtten lo har_ disk E74D-MovieAIbLlmSE ¢_innotedit I_%'D-VRd_iia_tor_ on h_irddisk
_f PC cannol be edited of PC: Copy Ihe d_la to _nolher DVD-RAM disc and then edit it.
_n IIv'D-Movie.lklbum
_op7 tool.
Movies are noi Mal_su_Lhepower_,iLchofihis DVDvideocamera!recorderisset
"ecognized by Lo_ VIDEO", "D PHOTO" or "_ PHOTO".
_pplicationinPC.
the DISC EJECT bultort While the I_'D video car_er&,'l_cor_er is cortnecled Lo PC, u88
isnoi v_[lidw,henb te [A.'D Explo_r to right-click lhe DVD vi_eo c_uneralrscor_er _rive icon aed
ddeoce[mera6_cor_deris e_cule _Eject".
#onrtected to PC. If DVD-MovieAId_ImSE isrunning, clickir tg the ejoel du_torton ErVD-
Movi.e._lbumSEwill open ihecover of disc irtser tion block of btis DVD
video camera!recorder: Remorsethe disc.
_'hen the time sLe[rnpof The _le system of this IA.'D vi_8o camera!recorder is opere[led on
_le in DVD-RAM is Greertw,ich Mean Time (GMT), e[rtdiime lag inrorme[iion has noi
d_ed oft PC, il is been sei. With Windows ® e[sof Janue[_, 2004, ihe time_iamp of file
Jfsrerd from the acluel viewed on Explorer looks diffe_ni from ihe actual _cording time.
"ecording lime. The ect_lal recording lime will appear for data/time indict[lion on
playback screen.
_'hen DVD- Adisc oiher lhert DVD-RAM is loaded in dri_'e: DVD-MovieAledmSE
Movie..Albur_SEis c_[nnot de _lsedfor medie other lhen [A.'D-RAM.
_iarled ' "Disc irt Dri_e X: Click the "Preference" button in lhe dialog ed×, click bte "Devic,e
#anrtct be used" SeEing=tab to ch_se the _ri_ where _JD-RAM disc is Ioeded in --
appears, ihe "Drive Select" column, and then click "OK'.
&n image that should Click the "P_fersnce" button at top righl of DVD-MOVi.eAledmSE
have been recorded screen, click ihe "D_rviceSetting" tad to choc_sethe drive whe_
3cos not eppeer when DVD-RAM discisIceded in ihe "Dri_'e Select" column, and ihen click --
E_rv'D-Movi.eAledmSEis "OK".
_iarled.
'DISC ERROR" appears A disc that wetswriie=p_lecied _lsingthe wriie=proleci se_iing 1ool
&,henreleasing write- 6_¢PTOOL) eduipped wiih ihe UDF driver on the CD-ROM provi_ed
rotect, with this DVD video camera!recorder cannot de _leased oft this --
DVD vi_ eo car neralrecor_er as is. Use lhe wrile-p_tecl se;iirtg tool
on PC to _lease ihe write-protect.
'USBNTMARSYS noi You helvedesignated afolder which is dirfererd from that for
bued" appears while Windows® when insLe[llingUSB drifter: Designate lhe correcCFolder. --
inslalling USB driver.
NoUSB HS (highspeed) Make s_lrethat yogi helveelready installed the driver provided wibt
#onrteciion ev'enwhen ihe USB2.0 card. f152
USB2.O c_[rd is used. You will need Coinstall lhe _ri_r p_vided by LISB2.0 c_[rdmal_r irk
or_er to operale the USB2.0 cal_dat HS (high speed).
fhe "caFiu re" funciion of The "capl_lre" function of MylA.'D is only for IA.'Dc_[merawiih i.Link
MylA.' D is u rta_-aile[ble. conneciion:ltisnota_ilableonlhisOVDvideocameralrecorde_:
Use DVD-Movi.eAIbumSE 1oirr_porl ihe images recorded on [A.'D-
RAM disc inLoihe PC.
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-_cuting "Export" on [_o not choos8 "Simple Export': If you do, _ding will slop r_idw_y.
_#D- Mm_ieAIbL_mSEwill
inlerruFi rea_ing
"_idw_ay.
¢¢hene_cuUng"Export" • Ifsiillsareinclk_dedinthgranggof"e.xporL",iirnaytakernoreiirng
_n DV[_-MovieJ_lburnSE bec_us8 data must be re-gr_coded and rgad. "1.52
itwillL_ketimetargad. • If°Divideby_al_c'isnotchosgn, iirnayiakesornglirngbgcak_se
d_ia will be rgad while bgir_g_-encoded.
'Hardware Rernoval" Exii Win_ows ® once, and ihen di_onngci Ih8 DVD video carnera/
resulis in error, re=order. I_yourPC _ses Windows® 2800 Pro_ession_l, the problem --
rne[yb8 solved i_you install Windows ® 2000 Service Pack 3 or taler.
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178

Miscellaneous
Powerdoesnoicome on, E_ecut8 systerh i_set (pressthe RESET bunion). 181
_rnoopereiionoccurs by Has the I_,'D video carrer_'recor_er beerTsubjsGI.edto irrpaci?
pressirTgbudon. The [_P4Dvideo camgrairecorder coul_ be _amgg8_. Consuli'>,our --
dealel_
Fh8 _ate arid lithe al_ Has the I_,'D video car_er_'recor_er beerl left unuse_ fora long
incen'gct, leriod _f iimg? 37
The irTternal backup memory ba_iery mey be discharged:
Che_e it.
Noscenecan bedeleied. Is the cursor placed on lhe scerT81obe deleted?
IfIh8 selected scene (framed inred).e.xisis,t hat scene will be deleled 108
8_n if you useyellow cursor to selecl any scene. Check the colors
of cursors and bar g_[ph on ihe thumbnail screen.
Disc cannol be rgmo_d. Did yokldetach the batlery or AC ada_igdcharger before sgtling bT8
)ower swilch to °POWER OFF'?
Conngct the badefy orAO edaptgr/charger, s81hie power _ilch to 43,48
_JLVIDEO" arTblhen "POWER OFF", end _mov8 the disc.
DrVDvideo camera,' Is ihe rerrlol8 corTtrolpoirTtedei the infrared receiver oft I]A/D video
"8cordsrcannot be cerr_eredrscor_er? 34
#perated from _mole Point it ei the infrared recei_er to operate ihe 1_'[3 video camgral
Is lhe infrared receivgr on I]A/D vid8ocamered_corder exposed to
direci sunlight or strong rluorescsni lighi, eLc.9
The rerrlot8 control cerTnoioperate the [/VD vi_80 carrlered_corder 34
when siror_g light slrikesihe irffra_ rgcei_r. A_just th8 place or
angle of the I]A/D video camgra;recorbe_:
Is ihe_ ba_iery in lhe _mole conirol?
Also check ihe poleriiies of batler_ The batte_' could be dsab: Try 33
_placir_g it.
Is ihe I_'D video camera/recorder powered9 48
T_rr_il on.
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]is¢ co_r cannot be Is di_ ¢on'ecl.ly inserted?
_los8_. Was disc ir_sertedfrom wror_gdireclior¢? 44
Remove the di_ and then r_inserl it.
Is di_ inseri_d ir_wrong orienteiion? 44
Remove the _is¢, arid lhen reinseri ii.
Conr_s¢l.e_fully ¢he_rgsdbattery or AC adaplerlcharger, and then
lurn th_ DVD vi_8o ¢amer_r_corder on. 39, 43
Cover will r_otopen. Did you disconnecl the datlery or AC adapi_dcharger _uring
remo_'alof di_? Recor_ne¢l ihe batte_ orAC adapter!ch_rg_r, and 40, 43
lhen tertl the DMDvideo carreralrecor_ 8r on.
Op_mtir_gso_n_ isheard This so_n_ is h_ard because ihe disc is_.,clically operated _nd does
=yclically. r_otindical8 _ fault.
Sorn_ vibr_iliorls are f_li These vibr_iiions or sourld _ir8caused I_.,disc d ri_'e:This doe-s riot
mrslighi souredis heard in_icate a rauli.
_rot II f_ohanist II.
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180

System Reset
If tho DVD _d(!o cam(!rairecorOcr doos not opor_to normalt],; p(!rlorm _Systcm R(!aot": The DVD vidoo
camora/recordor may recover to/_ormul. "Systom Ros(_t °will reset all scttings to P,_ctorydoPealta.Tl_(_dat(_
al_d time will also be reset: Set the dato al_d timtt again before usi¢_gthe DVD video camor'a/recordor.
Set tile powec switch to "i_O_;l{ 02 F" to ttLr[_
th_ I)VI_ video c_r_er_ir_order off".
Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger.
2Use a fi_te tJp_ed _er] to hold down the reset
button for severa_ secor]ds.
All settir_gs w_ll be refer.
Note:
I_o_oi pre_ the r_i hLl_o_with u_d_8 fol_.
/)List of setting items
...
Camera FurTcLionsSetup Program AE A_lte R 90
White Bal. AULO R 91
EIS Oil R 93
Dig.ZoorTi 40_ R 58
MIC.FilLer Off R 93
16:g Off R 94
Rscord F_mctions Seiup VIDEO Mo_8 FINE R 98
Q_lality FINE R 97
Input Source CAMERA R 98
PHOTO Input Fiel_ R 98
S_lr Tir_er Off R 99
OSD Output Ot_ Ft 100
Date Seiup Date Mo_e M/[31_" R 38
Date SeL 1/1/2004 12:00AM R 37
LCD Setep Brightness -_÷ R 101
Color Le_o,'el -_÷ R 101
nitial Setup Beep Ot_ Ft 102
Power Sa_'e Off R 102
F48cor_LEE) Ot_ Ft 103
L_ng_lag8 English R 103
Demo "vlod_ AULO Ft 15g
So, he items will not appear depend[r_g on the disc or card k_serted.
181

Major Specifications
OGD
!
DZ-MV550A: 1/4-inch inierlaced
DZ-MV560A: 1/3.8=inch interlaced
roi81 number of pixels
DZ-MV550A approx. 680,000
DZ-MVSBOA approx. 1,020,000
Nu_lber of efiectiv8 pills
DZ-MV550A Movie:e[pprox. 340,000
Still: approx. 340,000
DZ-MVSBOA Movie:e[pprox. 400,000
(e[pprox. 530,000 wherT 16:9 is set)
Still: approx. 960,000
_ens DZ-_IV550A: F1.8-2.8, f-- 1p16"-1-'1_" (2.1-37.8 rrm)
DZ-_IV560A: F1.8-2.4, f -- 3/'16"-1-`1_" (3.6-36 trim)
Filler die[rrleier:1-7116" (37 rr_); th_e[d pitch:0.75 ram
:ocus AuLo/Me[n_al
Zoorrl Opiica118x (DZ-MV550A), Oplica110x (DZ=MV58OA), (40x-
5O0x (DZ-MV550A), 240x (DZ-MV580A) w,ith digiial zoorrl
added) 40x Forsiill
Req_dred rrirTirrurr ill_m_ination 0.3 Ix :When Low Lighl triode is selecied
Viewflnder 0.33-inch color TFT (app_. 110,000 pixsIs)
_CD rronitor 2.5-inch color TFT (_pprox. 120,000 pixels)
Eleclronic i_age sia bilizer Electronic l_jpe
_h_der speed `1160=W40O0 seoorld (raovi8)
Self-titter _oording Siill reco_dirTgonly
Exlernal microphorle jack _3.5 _lrr sLereo rrirli-jack: (e pl_lg=inpower type _licrophorle
c:-[nnot be _lsed)
:4ecor_ingmode Movie (with sound)
8iill (with I_'D=RAM disc, SD memory card, _I _dli_lediaOe_d
_,_axirrl_m_ DVD-RA'_I disc approx. 18 minutes (XTRA)
r_cor_able tirre approx. 30 minules (FINE)
[per side) approx. 60 minutes (STD)
DVD-R disc approx. 30 minules (FINE)
approx. 60 minutes (STD)
approx. 30 minutes (LPCM)
_,_axirrl_m_n_m_berofDVD=RAM disc 999. How_rve£if raovies arTdstills are rrlix_d on one disc, Ihe
r_cor_able sCills _erside) _cor_ ahie nu_ber will dec_ese.
SD _,emory c_[rd DZ-_IV550A app_. 220 (in FINE mode)
(w,hen using 32 MB car_) DZ-_IV560A appl_. 50 (in FINE triode)
V_[riesdepending or_the recording q _ality and lhe Lypeofc_[rd.
(F_30)
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Rscording format I_V'D-RAbl disc Movie: Con forrTdngto [3_,'Dvidsoreco_dirTg(I_v'D-VR) forrT_at
(MPE_ Audio laysr 2)
Still: Sim_lltan_s recording, c_nfort_itlg L_[3_,'Dvideo
_co_itlg (_JD-VR) standard(704 _ 480 pix_l_I _tld
JF'E_ ([_Z-MV550A: _40 _ 480 pi×els, DZ-MV580A:
1280 x960 pixels _)
*External inpuL: 640 _ 480 pills
I_V'D-Rdisc Movie: Cotlf_rrTling I_ DV[_ vidso f_rrTlat
(when M PEG Audio lay_.,r2or LPCM* i_ _l_d)
C_rd _till: Cot_rmingtoJPEG(DZ-k4V550A:640_480pix_ls,
DZ-k4V580A: __80 x _60 pixels_) _iat_d_
*External inpuL: 640 _ 480 pills
_udio playback _rt_i MPEG A_ldi_ layer 2, linear F'CM, Dolby AC3
R_cording t_di_m 5 on1_J[_-RAM disc (c_n_rming I_ I_t D-RAM V_r. 2.1)
5 on1_J[_-R dis_ (_onformin_ _o _J[_-R f_r General V_ 2.0)
$D m_m_ry card, MulLiM_liaCa_
Jacks Videoia_dio it_p_l_output_ "1,Extert_al r_icr_phot_ input _ "1,
PC c_nt_ction i_rr_inal (cot_necLed_o PC LJ_B port) _ "1
8_i_ry sysLer_ Lithium-ion
Power¢on_umpLion When r_cording wiLh LCD r_nil_r _ff (I_v'[_-RAM disc u_edl
DZ-MV550A approx. 4.1W (in FINE r_de)
DZ-MV580A approx. 4.4W (in FINE r_de)
Dim_t_si_ns approx. 2-'1_ ^ _ 3-1/2" x 5.3/4 ^
IW _ H _ DI _4 x 89 x_46 t_m I (excludin_ pr_._ecLiot_sl
0p_rating temperai_re (humidity I 32-'104 _F(0-40 _C) (le_s Lhat_80%1.
32-86 °F (0-30 °CI when ¢_nn_ct_d LoPC
_l_ra_e Lemp_rature -4-140 °F (-20-60 °C)
_'_ighi DZ-MV550A approx. 490 _ _wiihout ba_iery or disc)
DZ-MV580A approx..500 g _wiihout b_i_ry _r disc)
_tal weight wh_t_ _¢o_it_g DZ-blV550A approx. 57"5
DZ-MV580A approx. 585
Provided_¢c_ss_ri_s t_Cad_pt_richarg_r, batte_ AVi_ inpub'_._ip_ic_ble, infra_d
_moLe control, Lithiut_ batLeryfor r_t_oLe cot_irol, lens cap,
I_n_cap strit_g,sh_lder _i_p, p_w_r cable, DC power cord,
_fLv_ CD-ROk4, PC conn_cl.i_ncable, _in_l_-sid_d 8 cr_
_¢[_-RAM disc (in R_nd _¢D I_older)
183

To Order in the United States
BY PHONE
Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
To Order in the Canada
FOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE
FACILITY IN CANADA
Plaaaa Gonsulttha following talapharra rrumbar
Sarviaa Diro_.'t: I-aDO-HITACHI
(1-800448-2244)
TO ORDER ACCESSORIES
(Canada only)
BY PHONE
HITACHI CANADA LTD.
DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION
2485 Moadowpina BIvd,
Miasissauga, Ontario
LSN 603
Sarviao Diroct: 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800448-2244)
during buaineaa hours
Manday-Friday EST 8:SOarrt-7:80prn
Saturday EST 9:80arrt-5:00prn
Cho[s[ssaz las artic,laa qui v_]JSGarwionrlonl o_.
passaz cornmarTda.
Sarvico Direr't: 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
POUR COMMANDER DES
ACCESSOIRE8
(Canada _aulement)
PAR TELEPHONE
HITACHI CANADA LTD.
DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION
2485 Moadowpina Blvd.
Miaaiasauga, Ontario
LSN 6C3
Sarvi_.' DiroL:t:1-800-HITACHI
(1-880-448-2244)
Dur_nt lea heursa de bureau:
Lundi au vartdrodi 9:08arn-7:00prrt (h.n.a)
Samodi 8:08arn-.5:O0Wrt (h.rl,a)
DECLARATION OF C(_NFORMI'I'Y
with FCC Rutas f_r Ela_'Ir_rrtagrtatia CorrtpatibiliLy
Produ_.ff_: DVD VIDEO CAMEI4AIRECORDER
Madals: DZ-MV558NDZ-MV58OA
Trado Nama: HITACHI
This davica complies wi#l part 15 of FCC Rulas.
OpJation is subjaat ta tha following I._voconditiorls: (1)this dcMca may not caus_ harmlul irTt_N,'rarTc_,
and (2)#lis davica must accapt arty irlta_.,r'artca roceivad, inaluding inta_.,re.ca that may causa
undaa[rad oparaUon.
Rosporlsibla Party: HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION
900 Hitachi Way
Chula Vista, CA 91814-3556 U.S.A
TOI: 819-591-5200
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Index
Numerics
240x (Oig. Z_:_ m) .............................................. _6
40x (13ig. Zoom) ................................................ 56
500x (Oig. Zoom) .............................................. 56
Bcm I]Vl]4_ disc .............................................. 25
Bcm I] Vl] _K_'_vl disc ......................................... 25
A
AC adapfar/cha_ler........................................... 43
ACCESS/_C indicator ................................. 49, 50
fvJd (edit) ....................................................... 129
fvJvanced mode ............................................... 87
All programs ................................................... 123
/uJto (program AE) ............................................ 90
/_to4ocus ....................................................... 71
AV input,'OL_tpL_tjack .......................................... 77
B
Backli£ht correction ........................................... 61
5atter! ............................................................ 39
Attaching to OVO video cameo'recoVer ...... 40
Cha_ling .................................................. 39
Recordabie time on DVD video camera/
recorder ................................................ 41
Removil_g _rom 13VI3video camera'
recorder ................................................ 40
Set'dng Up ................................................ 39
_ATTERY EJECT b_tton ................................... 40
_eep ............................................................. 102
Black & White fade .......................................... 115
Brightness ..................................................... 101
C
Camera FLmO'do_sS_p ................................... _0
Capadly ........................................................ 134
Card Available .................................................. 28
Capa¢ibj .......................................... 30, 134
Category ................................................ 138
Format ................................................... 135
Hal_dling .................................................. 28
Q_alily ..................................................... _7
Card Y_CC_SSindicator ........................................ 50
CHARGE [nd[_ator ............................................ 39
Cleani_g ........................................................ 158
Color Level .................................................... 101
Conne_ing to IV .............................................. 77
Copy ............................................................. 118
Create ........................................................... 126
D
[:)ate and time ................................................... 37
[:)ate s_p ....................................................... 37
E)efaults ......................................................... 104
Oel_ (editl................................................... 130
Oel_ (play list) .............................................. 132
E)ele_ (_o_ne) ........................................ 111, 129
Oemo Mode ................................................... 159
Detoil (scene) ................................................. 122
Dig. Zoom ........................................................ 58
Diopter ¢o_rol .................................................. _.'_4
Disc ................................................................ 25
Available .................................................. 25
Capacily .................................................. 2_
Finalize Disc ........................................... 1"_7
Format ................................................... 1":_5
Handli_£ .................................................. 27
F'retect ................................................... 1"44
Updato Conaol Infa .................................. 1"_8
DiSC EJECT b_rcton .......................................... 48
Disc g_ide ........................................................ 44
Display ............................................................ 52
Infarmat[en LCD ........................................ 52
Scenes information .................................. 122
Divide ............................................................ 117
DPOF ............................................................ 120
DVD player ........................................ 79, 80, 160
DVI_R ............................................................ 26
DVI_RAM ........................................................ 25
DVD videotormat ........................................... 160
DVD video r_order ................................... 79, 160
DVD video recording (DVI_-VI_I format ........ 30, 160
E
Edit (play Listt ................................................ 128
EiS ................................................................. 93
EXPOSURE button ........................................... 73
Exposure control ............................................... 73
External microphone jack ................................... 78
F
Fade ............................................................. 115
F[ELE) (PHOTO Input} ....................................... 98
FiiTalize Ois¢ .................................................. 137
FiNE I_}[DEO Mode) .......................................... 98
FOCUS Putten .................................................. 71
Format Disc ................................................... 135
F14J'_vlE (PHOTO Input) ..................................... 9_
Frame advance/Frame dack ............................... _
FULL AUTO Putton ...........................................74
G
CO TO (durilT£playback} ..................................... 61
GO TO _on Disc Navigation) .............................. 133
H
Hand strap ....................................................... 31
Howling ................................................... 77, 161
I
[nfonnaSon display mode ................................... 52
infrared reviver ............................................... _.'_4
infrared sensor ............................................... 161
[nigal Setup .................................................... 102
[np_| Source .................................................... 98
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L
Language ....................................................... 103
LaSer pinup block .....................................48, 161
Lens cab ..........................................................32
Lens cab string_'_chme_ hole ..........................17
Linear FCI_ ........................................ 35, DO, 161
Lock .............................................................. 119
LOCkswitoh ...................................................... 18
LOW Light (Program f\E) ..................................... 90
LPCM (VIDEO Mode) ......................................... 96
M
MENU bLItton .................................................... 89
MF .................................................................. 71
MIO.Filter ......................................................... 93
Move ............................................................. 131
O
O_ica[ 10x zoom lens ........................................ 17
O_tica[ 1Sx zoom lens........................................ 56
OSi3 Output .................................................... 1O0
P
PHOTO Input .................................................... 98
Play (play list_ ................................................. 127
Play (program) ................................................ 124
Play list .......................................................... 126
Add scenes ............................................. 128
,_d scenes ($LIBIlleI_IJ) ............................. 129
Cr_te .................................................... 126
Delete .................................................... 132
Delete scenes ......................................... 129
Delete scenes (submenLi) ......................... 130
I_o',,e ..................................................... 131
Play ....................................................... 127
Select _nes (submenu) .......................... 130
_,itch .................................................... 127
Ti@e ....................................................... 132
Pottrait (Program AE) ......................................... 90
Power 8ave .................................................... 102
Power _itoh .................................................... 48
Pr_lram ......................................................... 123
Play ....................................................... 124
8witch .................................................... 123
Ti@e ....................................................... 124
Pr_lram AE ...................................................... 90
Protect E)isc .................................................... 134
Q
Quali_f (Can_) ................................................... 97
QuicJ_ mode ...................................................... 63
QUIOK hriOi3E switch ......................................... 87
R
Recera button ................................................... 49
i4ecerdin£ indicator .......................................... 103
Remote _nttol ................................................. 33
Repeat Play .................................................... 138
i4eset ............................................................. 104
settings .................................................. 104
system ................................................... 181
RESET B_ton ................................................. 181
8
Sand & Snow (Program AE) ................................ _0
Scene
ComBine ................................................. 116
Delete .................................................... 111
i3etail ..................................................... 122
[_i'_,irJe .................................................... 117
Fade ...................................................... 115
Move ...................................................... 131
Select .................................................... 121
Skip ....................................................... 114
Searching for image ........................................... 59
Select (Scene) ................................................ 108
SELECT button ............................................... 108
Self Timer ......................................................... £9
SheL_l_er Strap .................................................. 32
Skip (8_11_ e} ................................................... 114"
Skip playback ................................................... 80
SlitJe Show ..................................................... 139
Sper_s (Program AE) .......................................... 90
Spe@i£ht (Program AE) ....................................... 90
ST[} _'VfE)EO I_ode) ........................................... 96
Stereo microphone ............................................ 49
Submenu ....................................................... 112
Switch (play list} .............................................. 127
Switch (program) ............................................. 123
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Tele@l_VelSiOrllens .........................................._7
Thiambrlai[......................................................I0(_
Title (play list) ................................................. 132
Title (program) ................................................ 124
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UE)F2.01 format ...................................... 158, 182
Up_ate Con_'ol Info .......................................... 136
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Video flash ....................................................... 75
Vll3EO MotJe .................................................... _6
FINE ........................................................ 96
LPCM ...................................................... 96
STO ......................................................... 96
XTRA ....................................................... 96
Video selector ..................................... 84, 95, 182
VOI. b_Ol_ ........................................................ 58
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White 5al .......................................................... 91
While fade ...................................................... 115
WitJe cenver_ion lens ......................................... 57
Wipe fa_e ....................................................... 115
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XTW\ I_}[E)EO I_ode) ......................................... 96
Z
Zoom lever ....................................................... 56
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