Hitachi DZMV270A instruction manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

 

Important Information

2

For Your Safety

2

Precautions

2

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 

FOR AC ADAPTER

6

Read This First

7

About This Manual

10

Checking Provided Accessories

11

Names of Parts

12

Viewing Demonstration

16

Features of DVD video camera/recorder

17

Versatile Functions Available

17

Recording on Disc

18

Recording Movie and Still

18

Immediate Reviewing of Recorded

 

Image

18

Editing in Various Ways on DVD video

 

camera/recorder Alone

18

Using with Various Devices

18

Cautions When Using

19

Cautions When Storing

22

Suggestions and Restrictions

22

Discs

23

Removing and Replacing Disc from/

 

in Cartridge or Caddy

24

Disc Storage Capacity

26

Setups

 

Setting Up the DVD video camera/

 

recorder

27

Holding DVD video camera/recorder

27

Attaching Shoulder Strap

27

Attaching Lens Cap

28

Attaching Ferrite Cores

28

Inserting Batteries into Remote Control ....

29

Setting Up the Battery

30

Attaching Battery to DVD video camera/

 

recorder

30

Removing Battery

30

Charging Battery

31

Battery Remaining Level Indicator

33

Using DVD video camera/recorder

 

with AC Adapter

34

English Setting Date and Time

35

Changing Display Format of Date

 

and Time

36

Inserting and Ejecting Disc

37

Inserting Disc

37

Removing Disc

39

Basic Techniques

 

Basic Handling of DVD video camera/

 

recorder

40

Turning DVD Video Camera/

 

Recorder On

40

Opening LCD Monitor

40

LCD Screen Brightness Adjustment

41

Closing LCD Monitor

41

Viewing Subject through Viewfinder

41

Recording Movie

42

Using External Microphone

42

Recording Stills

43

Playing Back

44

Immediately Checking Recorded Scene ....

44

Skip Playback

44

Search Playback

45

Frame Advance/Frame Back/

 

Slow Playback

45

Searching for Point You Wish to View by

 

Specifying It (Go To)

46

Zooming

47

Focusing When Recording Movie

48

Macro Recording

48

Manually Focusing Subject during Movie

 

Recording

49

Adjusting Exposure Manually

50

On-Screen Information

51

Information Display During Recording

51

Information Display During Playback

53

Advanced Techniques

 

Setting Up Camera Functions

54

Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the

 

Subject (Switching Program AE Mode)

54

White Balance (Auto/Hold)

55

Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer

 

(EIS)

56

Switching Digital Zoom Off

57

Setting Up Record Functions

58

Switching Movie Quality Mode

58

Input Selection

59

Changing Method for Recording Stills

60

Self-Timer

61

Setting On-Screen Display Output On

 

or Off

62

Initial Settings

63

Switching Operating Sound On or Off

63

Setting or Releasing Power Save

63

Turning Record LED On or Off

64

Changing Display Language

64

Initializing All Settings to Defaults

65

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Contents DZ-MV270A Identifications of caution marks For Your SafetyPrecautions English Important Safeguards USE Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter Read This First Quick IndexTable of Contents Using Disc Navigation Functions Available with Starting Disc Navigation and InterpretingUnderstanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu Program Deleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play ListNotation of cancel button About This ManualPhotographs in this manual About joystickChecking Provided Accessories Battery model DZ-BP14R Ac adapter model DZ-ACE1 Power cableNames of Parts #$ %= Lock switch p ~ +@ Screen display button Display ? @ \Buttons on remote control will Viewing Demonstration Features of DVD video camera/recorder Versatile Functions AvailableCamera Functions DVD-RUsing with Various Devices Recording on DiscRecording Movie and Still Immediate Reviewing of Recorded ImageBe careful of ambient temperature Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with careLiquid Crystal Display and viewfinder Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctlyBe careful when removing the disc Do not use the DVD video camera/ recorder near TV or radioDo not expose the DVD video camera/ recorder to insecticide Be careful of moisture condensationCHARGE/ACCESS indicator Recorded contents cannot be com- pensated for Suggestions and RestrictionsMake a trial recording CopyrightDiscs With disc packed in cartridge Removing the disc About Stored DataRemoving and Replacing Disc from/in Cartridge or Caddy With disc packed in caddy Removing the disc Replacing the disc in cartridgeReplacing the disc in caddy Write-protect tabsDisc Storage Capacity Number of recordable stills on DVD-RAM discAttaching Shoulder Strap Setting Up the DVD video camera/recorderHolding DVD video camera/recorder Attaching Lens Cap Attaching Ferrite CoresInserting Batteries into Remote Control Using Remote ControlRemoving Battery Setting Up the BatteryAttaching Battery to DVD video camera/recorder Charging Battery Battery pack charged statusDZ-BP28 Time taken for charging the battery is as follows at 25 CDVD DVD-R RAM Using charge marker Battery Remaining Level IndicatorHandling the dead battery Using DVD video camera/recorder with AC Adapter Setting Date and Time Changing Display Format of Date and Time How to set both-side recordable disc How to set one-side recordable discInserting and Ejecting Disc Inserting DiscWhen recording data from PC When using DVD-RAM discWhen recording on this DVD video cam- era/recorder Removing Disc Opening LCD Monitor Basic Handling of DVD video camera/recorderTurning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On Viewing Subject through Viewfinder LCD Screen Brightness AdjustmentClosing LCD Monitor Recording Movie Power save and discharge of batteryUsing External Microphone Setting Video Flash sold sepa- rately Recording StillsImage quality Jpeg MpegSkip Playback Playing BackImmediately Checking Recorded Scene Search Playback Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow PlaybackSearching for Point You Wish to View by Specifying It Go To Specifying the point to viewZooming Focusing When Recording Movie Focusing rangeHow to install conversion lens optional Macro RecordingManually Focusing Subject during Movie Recording Adjusting Exposure Manually On-Screen Information Information Display During RecordingSwitching the information display mode Display when recording an image of yourselfInformation Display During Playback PhotoSetting Up Camera Functions White Balance Auto/Hold Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS Checking EIS On or OffSwitching Digital Zoom Off Setting Up Record Functions Switching Movie Quality ModeInput Selection Changing Method for Recording Stills Self-Timer Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off Setting or Releasing Power Save Initial SettingsSwitching Operating Sound On or Off Recording Turning Record LED On or OffChanging Display Language Initializing All Settings to Defaults Before Using Disc Navigation Structure of Data Recorded On This DVD Video Camera/RecorderUsing Disc Navigation Create and Edit Play List Status of scenes Starting Disc Navigation and Interpreting Navigation ScreenCursor When playback finishes Playing Back ScenesPlayback of still images with DVD-RAM disc only Selecting Random ScenesUnderstanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu When using DVD-RAM discWhen using DVD-R disc Program Playing Back ProgramChanging Title of Program Characters available for entering titlePlay List Creating New Play ListSwitching Play List Switching to Display of Each Play List Playing Back a Play ListAdding Scenes to Play List Editing Play List Adding Scenes Using Menu Deleting Scenes from Play ListEditing Play List Deleting Scenes Using Menu Editing Play List Selecting Scenes Using MenuChanging Title of Play List Deleting Play ListScene Deleting ScenesAdding Special Effects Fade Effect Out effect Combining Multiple Scenes Dividing MoviesArranging Order of Scenes Move Releasing Skip Selecting Scenes Using Menu ScreenPlaying Back by Skipping Scenes Skip Displaying Information Using Menu Screen When using DVD-RAM discInitializing DVD-RAM Disc Disc ManagementVerifying Remaining Free Space on Disc Capacity Updating Control Information When Repeat Play is set Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly Repeat PlayConnecting to a TV Viewing on TV ScreenViewing on TV Screen Connecting to Other AV Device Recording Image from Other AV DevicesRecording Image from Other Camcorder or AV Device Addition, take note of the following Icon displayed on PC will be CD-ROM in the following casesFollowing functions are not supported Using DZ-WINPC3W PC kit Conditions for using DZ-WINPC3W PC kitCapturing Data for PC PC kit should include the follow- ingTo PC connection terminal Making use of recorded movies Using Disc on PCMaking use of recorded still images with DVD-RAM disc only If dust adheres to viewfinder lens CleaningCleaning LCD screen and lens Photo Trouble MessagesDeselect 100 101 102 Disc Access Copy ProtectedCheck Disc Unformat DiscTroubleshooting Power suppliesDuring recording PC?LINE? Change it to Camera modeDuring playback 107 Miscellaneous108 System Reset List of setting itemsMajor Specifications Jacks Video/audio input/output ⋅ 1, S-video input/output⋅ 1, External microphone input ⋅ 1, Digital input/out Put terminal connected to PC USB jack ⋅Introduction to Optional Accessories Camera AccessoriesTo Order in the United States By PhoneIndex DVD RAMMenu button Power switchPlay Switch Title

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.