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About media descriptions

The camcorder functions available vary depending on the media (HDD/BD/ DVD/Card) used. Refer to the icon headings shown below to determine whether the function explained complies with the media in use.

	HDD	BD-RE BD-R					RAM -RW(VR) -RW(VF) R CARD

	Collective				Icon		Media
	term				Icon		Media
	term
	HDD						Built-in hard disk drive (HDD)
	HDD						Built-in hard disk drive (HDD)

	BD						BD-RE (Rewritable Blu-ray Disc)

							BD-R (Non-rewritable Blu-ray Disc)
							BD-R (Non-rewritable Blu-ray Disc)

							DVD-RAM

	DVD						DVD-RW (VR mode)

							DVD-RW (VF (Video) mode)
							DVD-RW (VF (Video) mode)

							DVD-R

							SDHC memory card
							SD memory card
							Mini SDHC/SD memory card (a specific adapter
	Card			CARD			required)
	Card			CARD			Micro SDHC/SD memory card (a specific adapter
							required)
							*The term “Card” as used in this manual refers to SD
							and SDHC memory cards.

Card capacity required for recording

	Movies	Stills
SDHC memory card	4 GB - 32 GB	4 GB - 32 GB

SD memory card	1 GB - 2 GB	32 MB - 2GB

*A Class 4 SD card is recommended for movie recordings.

*A 4 GB SD card without the SDHC logo (not conform to the SDA 2.00 specifications) is not supported.

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Hitachi DZ-BD10HA instruction manual About media descriptions, Card capacity required for recording

Contents

DZ-BD10HA English Important Information Identifications of caution marks Sdhc logo is a trademark. SD logo is a trademark Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Dubbing on BD/DVD/Card Card This camcorder makes all of the following possibleStills Movies Cable AV Cable View on LCD monitor „ Choosing a disc to suit your purpose HDD/Card VF mode One-time recording YES no About media descriptions Card capacity required for recording Conduct test recording Before Using the Product Be sure to read this informationHow to hold a disc For correct recording Recording surface Hitachi will not compensate for recorded images Using BD/DVD with other equipmentCopyright Introduction Checking Provided AccessoriesAbout Hdmi cable Names of Parts Power switch side Do not block the microphone with your hand during recording Display button p.31, 37 Guide button p.7Lens hood Stereo microphone Cooling fan outlet Release the Velcro strap Remote controlAdjusting the hand strap Tighten the Velcro strap „ How to change the LCD brightness How to Open and Use the LCD MonitorYou can use the LCD monitor as follows Charge indicator „ Setting up the battery packCharge status of the battery pack Terminal at bottom Turn on the power Open the LCD monitor „ Turning on the power „ Setting the date and time „ Changing the display language „ About HDD/BD/DVD Function „ About cards Unusable Discs„ Cautions for discs and cards Close the lid before setting the disc securely into place When a new BD-RE, BD-R, or DVD-RW is inserted, see p.24„ Inserting a BD or DVD Removing the disc „ When loading a new BD-RE/BD-R/DVD-RWWhen using a DVD-RW Open the LCD monitor Battery Pack „ Charge lamp status and charging time „ Connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet „ Efficient use of the battery AC Plug Adapter not supplied Turn the power switch to Mode until HDD indicator lights When handling a disc Hint Button „ When recording movies „ When recording stillsPress the record OFF Press Photo Hints On-Screen Information See the next page for details Recording mode p.27 „ Efficient use Battery pack Opening the LCD monitor Press Press the confirmation button „ Choosing and playing back multiple scenes All selected scenes „ Jumping to the designated sceneSelect the desired point by time by pressing f/ e / d / c Position of currently Played back image „ Information display during playback „ Adjusting speaker volume during movie playbackWhen playing movies SD memory card Movie/Stills Movies During playback Movies During playback pause Still pictures During card playback „ Playing still pictures on a card automatically Slide Show „ Playing back scenes repeatedly Repeat Play „ Capturing a still picture from a movie Photo CapturePress the confirmation button to begin playback How to Operate the Menu Example Menu While Recording „ About the LCD setup and initial setupDefault See 1st level Setting Menu items Changing the date format Setting the date and time„ About the demonstration function Recording at Close Range Macro Recording Setting the digital zoomMagnified Recording Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Recording at close range Attaching the separately sold lenses Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual FocusFocusing range Conversion lens Adjust the focus by pressing How to focus manuallyAdjusting Brightness Image Exposure Manual focus icon Compensating for backlight Recording modeAdjust the exposure by pressing d/c Exposure Bar Select Camera Functions Setup Program AE a recording mode Selecting a recording modeWhite balance mode During recording pause, press Press C to end, or to redo, repeat step Selecting a white balance mode„ Setting the white Balance manually Set Infrared sensor Setup OIS On/Off Using the OpticalUsing the Face Detection Turning OIS Off/On Turning the MIC. filter On/Off Select Camera Functions Setup Auxiliary Line On/OffDisplaying Recording Guidelines Auxiliary Line Face Detection is not available for recording on a DVD disc Flash mode Default Full AutoUsing the Flash Select Camera Functions Setup MIC. Filter On/Off Turning Off/On the recording indicator Selecting a flash modeTurning Off Recording Indicator Beneath the Lens Select Camera Functions Setup Flash a flash mode Setting the Wide Mode Switching Movie QualityTV Wide Mode Changing the Movie Quality Select Record Functions Setup Self Timer On Using the Self-TimerMenu Time required for dubbing Dubbing optionsDiscs and picture quality for dubbing Before you begin About the playlist p.63 for dubbing When the dubbing is not completed on one disc or cardHints for dubbing With auto divide Dubbing Turn the power switch to Mode until its indicator lightsPress Dubbing For BD or DVD only When you select Date in stepSelect With auto divide or Select Execute, then press Confirmation button DisplayingonlyDubbedor Not Dubbed Scenes Category Category SettingsTo set Category Press SELECT, then press Menu Items for the Disc Navigation DVD When using a card Stills When using HDD/BD-RE/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW VR mode/Card MoviesWhen using BD-R/DVD-RW VF Video mode/DVD-R „ Menu flows for the disc navigation Press , then press Menu Playlist „ What is Playlist?„ Creating a new Playlist Create Playlist Select Scene Edit „ Adding scenes to a Playlist Edit Scene you wish to delete by pressing d/ c „ Deleting scenes from Playlist Edit„ Arranging the order of scenes in the Playlist Edit Scene to be „ Deleting a Playlist Delete Locked scenes Stills on a card cannot be deleted p.69 Combining Multiple Scenes Edit CombineDivision, press Select Selected scene is played Display returns to the disc navigation screen Adding Special Effects Edit FadeChoose more than one scene p.35 Fade screen appears Press , then Menu Go ToLocking Scenes on a Card Lock Select Scene Lock To unlock the scene When using HDD/BD/DVD Card MoviesWhen using a card Stills Press C to quit Format When using the HDD/BD DVD/Card MoviesFormatting the HDD All movies and still pictures will be deleted from the card Insert a disc you want to protect Checking Remaining Recording CapacityInformation of the chosen medium appears on the screen „ Connecting to a TV Connecting the camcorder to your TV’s Hdmi terminal Connecting the camcorder to your TV’s component input Connecting the camcorder to your TV or video terminals Volume can be adjusted on your TV „ Viewing on your TV After finalizing a disc About DVD-RW VR Mode DiscsBefore finalizing a disc Playing Back a DVD Set the power switch to BD/ DVD PressMENU. , and then press To power the camcorder p.25Finalizing a Disc Select YES, then press the confirmation button Unfinalizing a DiscFinalized BD/DVD PC requirements About the software includedOthers „ Software installation Turn on the camcorder power „ Connecting the camcorder to your PCUSB terminal on the PC To USB Terminal Card Camcorder indications on the PCRemoving SD memory Click Select Hitachi Bdcam HDD Confirm the device again Click OKDrive name E, etc. will differ according to your PC Click Play back the imported images Import images to the PCChange the Library destination Insert a disc into the disc drive or a card slot Set up the disc you are creatingClickConnecting toyour PC Create a creation list Write to the media „ Uninstalling SoftwareClickClick Precautions When Connecting to a PC Optional Accessories Battery DZ-BP14SW Battery DZ-BP21SW Error Messages Message Cause & Troubleshooting Message Cause & Troubleshooting Information Message Cause & Troubleshooting Message Cause & Troubleshooting Additional 25, 56 Additional Information Power supplies TroubleshootingSymptom Cause and Correction During recording Camcorder to make repairs 100 During playback Additional Information 101 When the camcorder is connected to a PC Disc Eject Miscellaneous BD-R/DVD-RW VF 104 Do not subject the camcorder to impacts Save the data recorded on HDDDo not place this camcorder near a magnet or magnetic field This camcorder is not intended for professional-use Do not point directly at the sun Be careful of ambient temperatureDo not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner No sand or dust Using HDD/discs CleaningCleaning the surface of the camcorder Handling HDD/Discs/Card Momentary stop of playback image Disc CleaningStoring discs − Recording/Playback is not possible System Reset Menu End User License Agreements for Operating System Software Operating System License Information Major Specifications Recordable time on DVD „ Movie Storage capacity of HDD/BD/DVD/Card 8GBRecording quality Movie recordable time File size „StillsRecordable number of stills per card Recording media Glossary 1080i1125i/480i525i Additional Information 115 Index Insert/remove 117 Grant of License Guarantee and ImmunityLicense Agreement Prohibition Hitachi Way To Order in the United StatesTel Only Limited Warranty