Hitachi DZMV230A, DZMV200A About This Manual, Photographs in this manual, About joystick

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About This Manual

●Photographs in this manual:

Photographs taken using digital still camera are used for explanation of images that appear in the view- finder or on the LCD screen in this manual. Understand that they look different from those you will actually view in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Note: The DZ-MV230A displays are used for the following explanation. Some items do not appear with the DZ-MV200A.

●About joystick:

You can tilt it up, down, to left or right, or press its center: The way you move it will determine the results. Normally, move the joystick up, down to left or right to select a menu item or scene, and then press the center to enter the selection.

Operation

Notation in this manual

button

●Notation of cancel button:

Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding one. The expression “press the button” will be used in this text.

● and marks beside headings:

This DVD video camera/recorder has some functions available only with DVD-RAM disc, or operation only necessary for DVD-R disc. Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the disc you use.

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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 Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu Program Using Disc Navigation Functions Available withStarting Disc Navigation and Interpreting Deleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play ListPhotographs in this manual Notation of cancel buttonAbout 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 ? @ \Digital Zoom Viewing Demonstration Versatile Functions Available Features of DVD video camera/recorderCamera Functions Recording Movie and Still Using with Various DevicesRecording on Disc Immediate Reviewing of Recorded ImageLiquid Crystal Display and viewfinder Be careful of ambient temperatureHandle the liquid crystal display LCD with care Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctlyDo not expose the DVD video camera/ recorder to insecticide Be careful when removing the discDo not use the DVD video camera/ recorder near TV or radio Be careful of moisture condensationCHARGE/ACCESS indicator Make a trial recording Recorded contents cannot be com- pensated forSuggestions and Restrictions CopyrightDiscs Removing and Replacing Disc from/in Cartridge or Caddy About Stored DataWith disc packed in cartridge Removing the disc Replacing the disc in caddy With disc packed in caddy Removing the discReplacing the disc in cartridge Write-protect tabsDisc Storage Capacity Number of recordable stills on DVD-RAM discHolding DVD video camera/recorder Setting Up the DVD video camera/recorderAttaching Shoulder Strap Attaching Lens Cap Attaching Ferrite CoresInserting Batteries into Remote Control Using Remote ControlAttaching Battery to DVD video camera/recorder Setting Up the BatteryRemoving Battery Charging Battery Battery pack charged statusTime 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 Inserting and Ejecting Disc How to set both-side recordable discHow to set one-side recordable 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 Search Playback Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow PlaybackSearching for Point You Wish to View by Specifying It Go To Specifying the point to viewZooming How to install conversion lens optional Focusing When Recording MovieFocusing range 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 Switching the information displayMode Setting Up Camera Functions Advanced TechniquesWhite Balance Auto/Hold Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS Checking EIS On or OffSwitching Digital Zoom Off Setting Up Record Functions Switching Movie Quality ModeApprox min Quality Disc used ModeInput Selection 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 Before Using Disc Navigation Structure of Data Recorded On This DVD Video Camera/RecorderUsing Disc Navigation Create and Edit Play List Cursor Starting Disc Navigation and Interpreting Navigation ScreenStatus of scenes Playback of still images with DVD-RAM disc only When playback finishesPlaying Back Scenes Selecting Random ScenesWhen using DVD-R disc When using DVD-RAM discUnderstanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu 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 Playing Back by Skipping Scenes Skip Selecting Scenes Using Menu ScreenReleasing Skip Displaying Information Using Menu Screen When using DVD-RAM discVerifying Remaining Free Space on Disc Capacity Disc ManagementInitializing DVD-RAM Disc 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 Following functions are not supported Icon displayed on PC will be CD-ROM in the following casesAddition, take note of the following Capturing Data for PC Using DZ-WINPC3W PC kitConditions for using DZ-WINPC3W PC kit 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 Trouble Messages Deselect100 101 102 Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference Are you using DVD-R disc? You cannot record still imTroubleshooting Power suppliesDuring recording PC?Change it to Camera mode During playback107 Miscellaneous108 System Reset List of setting itemsMajor Specifications Introduction to Optional Accessories Camera AccessoriesTo Order in the United States By PhoneIndex Play Switch Title Power switchMenu button