Hitachi DZMV200A, DZMV230A instruction manual DZ-MV230A

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Instruction Manual

DZ-MV230A

DZ-MV200A

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.	HITACHI CANADA LTD.
HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION	DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION
1855 Dornoch Court	6740 Campobello Road
San Diego, CA 92154-7225	Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8
Tel. 1-800-HITACHI	CANADA
(1-800-448-2244)	Tel. 1-800-HITACHI
	(1-800-448-2244)

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QR34014 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2002

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Contents DZ-MV230A Precautions For Your SafetyIdentifications of caution marks English Important Safeguards USE Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter Quick Index Read This FirstType of difference Table of Contents Starting Disc Navigation and Interpreting Using Disc Navigation Functions Available withUnderstanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu Program Deleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play ListAbout This Manual Notation of cancel buttonPhotographs in this manual About joystickBattery model DZ-BP14R Ac adapter model DZ-ACE1 Power cable Checking Provided Accessories# $ % Names of Parts~ + = Lock switch p? @ \ @ Screen display button DisplayDigital Zoom Viewing Demonstration Versatile Functions Available Features of DVD video camera/recorderCamera Functions Recording on Disc Using with Various DevicesRecording Movie and Still Immediate Reviewing of Recorded ImageHandle the liquid crystal display LCD with care Be careful of ambient temperatureLiquid Crystal Display and viewfinder Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctlyDo not use the DVD video camera/ recorder near TV or radio Be careful when removing the discDo not expose the DVD video camera/ recorder to insecticide Be careful of moisture condensationCHARGE/ACCESS indicator Suggestions and Restrictions Recorded contents cannot be com- pensated forMake a trial recording CopyrightDiscs Removing and Replacing Disc from/in Cartridge or Caddy About Stored DataWith disc packed in cartridge Removing the disc Replacing the disc in cartridge With disc packed in caddy Removing the discReplacing the disc in caddy Write-protect tabsNumber of recordable stills on DVD-RAM disc Disc Storage CapacityHolding DVD video camera/recorder Setting Up the DVD video camera/recorderAttaching Shoulder Strap Attaching Ferrite Cores Attaching Lens CapUsing Remote Control Inserting Batteries into Remote ControlAttaching Battery to DVD video camera/recorder Setting Up the BatteryRemoving Battery Battery pack charged status Charging BatteryTime taken for charging the battery is as follows at 25 C Handling the dead battery Battery Remaining Level IndicatorUsing charge marker Using DVD video camera/recorder with AC Adapter Setting Date and Time Changing Display Format of Date and Time How to set one-side recordable disc How to set both-side recordable discInserting and Ejecting Disc Inserting DiscWhen recording on this DVD video cam- era/recorder When using DVD-RAM discWhen recording data from PC Removing Disc Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On Basic Handling of DVD video camera/recorderOpening LCD Monitor Closing LCD Monitor LCD Screen Brightness AdjustmentViewing Subject through Viewfinder Using External Microphone Power save and discharge of batteryRecording Movie Recording Stills Setting Video Flash sold sepa- ratelyImage quality Immediately Checking Recorded Scene Playing BackSkip 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 Focusing range Focusing When Recording MovieHow to install conversion lens optional Macro RecordingManually 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 modeInformation Display During Playback Switching the information displayMode Advanced Techniques Setting Up Camera FunctionsWhite 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 Quality Disc used ModeApprox min Usually select this optionChanging Method for Recording Stills Self-Timer Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off Switching Operating Sound On or Off Initial SettingsSetting or Releasing Power Save Changing Display Language Turning Record LED On or OffRecording 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 Cursor Starting Disc Navigation and Interpreting Navigation ScreenStatus of scenes Playing Back Scenes When playback finishesPlayback of still images with DVD-RAM disc only Selecting Random ScenesWhen using DVD-R disc When using DVD-RAM 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 Playing Back by Skipping Scenes Skip Selecting Scenes Using Menu ScreenReleasing Skip When using DVD-RAM disc Displaying Information Using Menu ScreenVerifying Remaining Free Space on Disc Capacity Disc ManagementInitializing 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 Following functions are not supported Icon displayed on PC will be CD-ROM in the following casesAddition, take note of the following Conditions for using DZ-WINPC3W PC kit Using DZ-WINPC3W PC kitCapturing Data for PC PC kit should include the follow- ingTo PC connection terminal Making use of recorded still images with DVD-RAM disc only Using Disc on PCMaking use of recorded movies Cleaning LCD screen and lens CleaningIf dust adheres to viewfinder lens Deselect Trouble Messages100 101 102 Are you using DVD-R disc? You cannot record still im Message Cause & Troubleshooting ReferencePower supplies TroubleshootingPC? During recordingDuring playback Change it to Camera modeMiscellaneous 107108 List of setting items System ResetMajor Specifications Camera Accessories Introduction to Optional AccessoriesBy Phone To Order in the United StatesIndex Play Switch Title Power switchMenu button