Hitachi DZMV270A instruction manual On-Screen Information, Information Display During Recording

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On-Screen Information

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

Information Display During Recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No display : EIS OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: EIS ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program AE (only in movie recording mode)

Recording

mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No display

: Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Movie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Sports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External flash [when Video Flash

 

 

 

: Still (with DVD-

: Portrait

 

 

 

 

 

 

(sold separately) is attached] (only in

 

 

 

: Spotlight

 

 

 

 

 

 

still recording mode)

 

 

 

 

 

RAM disc only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: External input still

: Sand & Snow

 

 

 

 

 

 

No display : Emits light automatically

 

 

 

 

 

(field) (with DVD-

: Low Light

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Always emits light

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAM disc only)

White balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: No light emission

 

 

 

: External input still

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No display : Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(frame) (with DVD-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self-timer (only in still recording mode)

 

 

 

 

 

WB

 

 

: Hold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAM disc only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No display : Self-timer OFF

 

 

 

 

 

M

anual focus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No display:Autofocus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Self-timer ON (count is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MF

:Manual focus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from 10 seconds)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LINE IN : AV input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S LINE IN : S-VIDEO input

When operating zoom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ope

rating status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC : During recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: During recording pause

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(When digital zoom is 48⋅)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No display***

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movie recording time

(When digital zoom is 240⋅)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(only in movie recording mode)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(only in movie recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mode)

 

Exposure correction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining speace on disc*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REM XX MIN : Remaining record-

Disc type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

able minutes during

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

movie recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

: DVD-RAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REM XX** : Number of remain-

 

 

 

 

 

 

: DVD-R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ing recordable still

 

 

 

 

 

 

: DVD-RAM (write-protected)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

images during still

 

 

 

 

 

 

: DVD-R (write-protected)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining battery level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

camera/recorder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(full charge)

 

 

 

 

 

 

: DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD video camera/recorder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No display****

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movie recording

mode

(only when using

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(low remaining charge)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XTRA : Highest quality

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current date/time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-RAM disc)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LPCM : Highest audio quality (only when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brightness of LCD screen/Volume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

using DVD-R disc)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B R I G H T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINE

: High quality

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Brightness of LCD screen

English

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STD

: Standard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V O L U M E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Volume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warning message

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*No remaining time will be displayed with a write-protected disc or finalized DVD-R disc.

**The displayed number of recordable stills is for reference: The decreasing number may not be correct, depend- ing on recording condition (not displayed with a DVD-R disc).

***When no disc is in the DVD video camera/recorder, or disc has not yet been initialized, write-protected disc or disc with no remaining space has been inserted.

****Will not appear when a disc that cannot be used in this DVD video camera/recorder is inserted.

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Contents DZ-MV270A For Your Safety PrecautionsIdentifications of caution marks English Important Safeguards USE Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter Quick Index Read This FirstTable of Contents Deleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play List Using Disc Navigation Functions Available withStarting Disc Navigation and Interpreting Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu ProgramAbout joystick Notation of cancel buttonAbout This Manual Photographs in this manualBattery model DZ-BP14R Ac adapter model DZ-ACE1 Power cable Checking Provided Accessories#$ % Names of Parts~ + = Lock switch p? @ \ @ Screen display button DisplayButtons on remote control will Viewing Demonstration DVD-R Features of DVD video camera/recorderVersatile Functions Available Camera FunctionsImmediate Reviewing of Recorded Image Using with Various DevicesRecording on Disc Recording Movie and StillHold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly Be careful of ambient temperatureHandle the liquid crystal display LCD with care Liquid Crystal Display and viewfinderBe careful of moisture condensation Be careful when removing the discDo not use the DVD video camera/ recorder near TV or radio Do not expose the DVD video camera/ recorder to insecticideCHARGE/ACCESS indicator Copyright Recorded contents cannot be com- pensated forSuggestions and Restrictions Make a trial recordingDiscs About Stored Data Removing and Replacing Disc from/in Cartridge or CaddyWith disc packed in cartridge Removing the disc Write-protect tabs With disc packed in caddy Removing the discReplacing the disc in cartridge Replacing the disc in caddyNumber of recordable stills on DVD-RAM disc Disc Storage CapacitySetting Up the DVD video camera/recorder Holding DVD video camera/recorderAttaching Shoulder Strap Attaching Ferrite Cores Attaching Lens CapUsing Remote Control Inserting Batteries into Remote ControlSetting Up the Battery Attaching Battery to DVD video camera/recorderRemoving Battery Battery pack charged status Charging BatteryTime taken for charging the battery is as follows at 25 C DVD DVD-R RAMDZ-BP28 Battery Remaining Level Indicator Handling the dead batteryUsing charge marker Using DVD video camera/recorder with AC Adapter Setting Date and Time Changing Display Format of Date and Time Inserting Disc How to set both-side recordable discHow to set one-side recordable disc Inserting and Ejecting DiscWhen using DVD-RAM disc When recording on this DVD video cam- era/recorderWhen recording data from PC Removing Disc Basic Handling of DVD video camera/recorder Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder OnOpening LCD Monitor LCD Screen Brightness Adjustment Closing LCD MonitorViewing Subject through Viewfinder Power save and discharge of battery Using External MicrophoneRecording Movie Jpeg Mpeg Setting Video Flash sold sepa- ratelyRecording Stills Image qualityPlaying Back Immediately Checking Recorded SceneSkip Playback Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback Search PlaybackSpecifying the point to view Searching for Point You Wish to View by Specifying It Go ToZooming Macro Recording Focusing When Recording MovieFocusing range How to install conversion lens optionalManually Focusing Subject during Movie Recording Adjusting Exposure Manually Information Display During Recording On-Screen InformationDisplay when recording an image of yourself Switching the information display modePhoto Information Display During PlaybackSetting Up Camera Functions White Balance Auto/Hold Checking EIS On or Off Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer EISSwitching Digital Zoom Off Switching Movie Quality Mode Setting Up Record FunctionsInput Selection Changing Method for Recording Stills Self-Timer Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off Initial Settings Switching Operating Sound On or OffSetting or Releasing Power Save Turning Record LED On or Off Changing Display LanguageRecording Initializing All Settings to Defaults Structure of Data Recorded On This DVD Video Camera/Recorder Before Using Disc NavigationUsing Disc Navigation Create and Edit Play List Starting Disc Navigation and Interpreting Navigation Screen CursorStatus of scenes Selecting Random Scenes When playback finishesPlaying Back Scenes Playback of still images with DVD-RAM disc onlyWhen using DVD-RAM disc When using DVD-R discUnderstanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu Playing Back Program ProgramCharacters available for entering title Changing Title of ProgramCreating New Play List Play ListPlaying Back a Play List Switching Play List Switching to Display of Each Play ListAdding Scenes to Play List Deleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play List Adding Scenes Using MenuEditing Play List Selecting Scenes Using Menu Editing Play List Deleting Scenes Using MenuDeleting Play List Changing Title of Play ListDeleting Scenes SceneAdding Special Effects Fade Effect Out effect Dividing Movies Combining Multiple ScenesArranging Order of Scenes Move Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen Playing Back by Skipping Scenes SkipReleasing Skip When using DVD-RAM disc Displaying Information Using Menu ScreenDisc Management Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc CapacityInitializing DVD-RAM Disc Updating Control Information Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly Repeat Play When Repeat Play is setViewing on TV Screen Connecting to a TVViewing on TV Screen Recording Image from Other AV Devices Connecting to Other AV DeviceRecording Image from Other Camcorder or AV Device Icon displayed on PC will be CD-ROM in the following cases Following functions are not supportedAddition, take note of the following PC kit should include the follow- ing Using DZ-WINPC3W PC kitConditions for using DZ-WINPC3W PC kit Capturing Data for PCTo PC connection terminal Using Disc on PC Making use of recorded still images with DVD-RAM disc onlyMaking use of recorded movies Cleaning Cleaning LCD screen and lensIf dust adheres to viewfinder lens Trouble Messages DeselectPhoto 100 101 102 Unformat Disc Disc AccessCopy Protected Check DiscPower supplies TroubleshootingPC? During recordingChange it to Camera mode During playbackLINE? Miscellaneous 107108 List of setting items System ResetPut terminal connected to PC USB jack ⋅ Major SpecificationsJacks Video/audio input/output ⋅ 1, S-video input/output ⋅ 1, External microphone input ⋅ 1, Digital input/outCamera Accessories Introduction to Optional AccessoriesBy Phone To Order in the United StatesDVD RAM IndexPower switch Play Switch TitleMenu button

DZMV270A specifications

The Hitachi DZMV270A is a versatile and compact camcorder designed for a user-friendly experience while delivering high-quality video recordings. Launched as part of Hitachi's efforts to make video capture more accessible, this camcorder is loaded with features that cater to both beginners and experienced users alike.

One of the standout characteristics of the DZMV270A is its recording capability. It supports a maximum resolution of 720p, allowing users to capture crisp and detailed videos. With its built-in 30GB hard drive, the device offers ample storage space for recording hours of footage without the need for external media. This feature makes it ideal for family gatherings, vacations, or any event where memories need to be preserved.

The DZMV270A also incorporates an advanced image stabilization technology known as the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS). This technology significantly reduces the effects of camera shake, ensuring smooth and steady videos even when filming on the move. It's particularly beneficial for capturing dynamic events such as sports or family outings.

In addition to its recording capabilities, the DZMV270A features a 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen. This intuitive interface enables users to easily navigate through settings, review footage, and compose shots with precision. The screen is also useful for accessing the camcorder’s various modes, such as the Night mode, which enhances low-light performance, allowing users to shoot in dimly lit environments without sacrificing quality.

Audio quality is also an important consideration, and the DZMV270A excels with its built-in microphone that captures clear sound, enhancing the overall viewing experience. For those who want to create more dynamic content, the camcorder supports various connectivity options, including USB and AV output, making it easy to connect to TVs or edit videos on a computer.

Durability is another critical feature of the Hitachi DZMV270A, with a robust build that ensures it can withstand regular use. It’s lightweight and easy to carry, making it a suitable choice for users on the go.

In conclusion, the Hitachi DZMV270A combines user-friendly design with essential technologies, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to document their life in high quality. Whether it’s for casual use or more serious applications, the DZMV270A provides a reliable solution for video capture.
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