Checking Provided Accessories, DZ-ACS3 | Hitachi DZ-BD7HA, DZ-BD70A

Checking Provided Accessories

Make sure the following accessories are included in the package.

Battery pack (DZ-BP14S)		AC adapter/charger		DC power cord
Portable power supply for your		(DZ-ACS3)		To power the camcorder from
new Hitachi Camcorder. Be		Use to power the camcorder		an AC outlet, use this cord to
sure to fully charge the battery		from an AC power outlet, and		connect the AC adapter/
before use.		to charge the battery.		charger to the camcorder.

Remote control	Lithium battery (CR2032)	Power cable
(DZ-RM4W)	To power the remote control.	Connects the AC adapter/
Use to control the camcorder		charger to the AC outlet.
from a distance.

WARNING

Keep this battery away from children. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.

Introduction

AV/S cable

Use this cable to view images from the camcorder on a TV. Or output the images and sound to another video recording device.

Component cable Use this cable when a component terminal is equipped on your TV. Use the AV/S cable for audio output.

Software CD-ROM and PC connection cable Install the software on the CD- ROM onto your PC, then connect the camcorder to the PC using the PC connection cable.

Disc cleaning cloth		8 cm BD-RE single sided
You can use this cloth to clean		disc
your discs.		Use to record the movies on.

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Hitachi DZ-BD7HA, DZ-BD70A instruction manual Checking Provided Accessories, DZ-ACS3

Contents

Instruction DZ-BD7HA Precautions For Your SafetyIdentifications of caution marks Page Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Editing This camcorder makes all of the following possible Introduction „ Choosing a disc to suit your purposeRe-recordable One-time recording Re-recordable Recording/Dubbing SD Standard Definition image qualityRe-recordable One-time Recording Operations Descriptions used in this manual About joystick operation and symbols About media descriptions Before Using the Product Be sure to read this information DZ-ACS3 Checking Provided Accessories Names of Parts Viewfinder side Use the Guide button for help Automatic lens cover Lens sideLens hood Stereo microphone Remote control Adjusting the hand strap You can use the LCD monitor as follows How to Open and Use the LCD Monitor180 How to use the viewfinder Recording/Playing Using the ViewfinderPull out the viewfinder until it clicks Charge status of the battery pack „ Setting up the battery packLet’s Get Started „ Changing the display language „ Turning on the Power Open the LCD monitor p.19 Press Menu „ Setting the date and timeSet time and date appear in the LCD monitor Recording Movies to a BD DZ-BD7HA Recording Stills to an SD card Hint Playing Recorded Movies/Stills Deleting Recorded Movies/Stills Media Function Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/CardsCard Usable discs and their logos Function „ About HDD/BD/DVD Unusable Discs „ Cautions for discs and cards „ About cardsUsable card and logo Function When a new BD-RE, BD-R, or DVD-RW is inserted, see p.35 Wall outlet Turn the power switch to OFFAttach the charged battery pack to „ Inserting a BD or DVD Removing the disc When using a DVD-RW „ When loading a new BD-RE/BD-R/DVD-RWOpen the LCD monitor Battery Pack „ Continuous recording time with a fully charged battery„ Charge lamp status and charging time Connect to the AC adapter/charger Power cable „ Connecting the camcorder to a wall outletCamcorder DC power cord Charger AC Plug Adapter not supplied Battery life „ Efficient Use of the Battery Recording Switch to onRecord button See next Again. The elapsed recording time will be reset „ Using the Quick Start FunctionWill also light red Again Hints See the next page for details On-Screen Information HDD REM XX Hour XX MIN*5 SD Card indicator lights Switch to OFF, to turn off Using the Quick Start function Hints Viewing „ Playing back the last recorded scenePress the confirmation button „ Choosing and playing back a scene „ Deleting the last recorded sceneDate separator line Operation guide Currently selected scene „ Choosing and playing back multiple scenes SettingSelect a scene by pressing &/% Then press Select „ Jumping to the designated scene You want to cancel and press SelectThen select Select by pressing Press %or the confirmation button Button Jumping to a specified point toSelect the desired point by time by pressing / / &/ % Decreases the volume Increases the volume „ Adjusting speaker volume during movie playback„ Information Display During Playback No display Playback information display When using Card When usingViewing Movies During playback pause Movies During playback Still pictures During card playback Select Playback Setting by pressing /, then press %„ Playing still pictures on a card Automatically Slide Show Press Menu on the disc navigation screen p.48 „ Playing back scenes Repeatedly Repeat Play „ Capturing a still picture from a movie Photo CaptureSelect Edit by pressing /, then press % Example How to Operate the MenuVarious Recording Techniques EVF Display Date Setup Date Mode Program AE White Balance Camera Functions SetupMenu While Recording Movie menu Menu items 1st level Menu items 2nd level See Demo Mode Reset Power Save Initial Setup Record LED LanguageStills menu Setting the Date and Time „ How to use the LCD/EVF setup and initial setupSetup Various Recording Techniques „ About the demonstration function Changing the date format Magnified Recording Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Setting the digital zoomDigital zoom options Recording at close range Recording at Close Range Macro RecordingSide until the wide-angle is Maximized Conversion lens Attaching the separately sold lenses Focusing range Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual FocusHow to focus manually During recording pause or recording, press Focus Adjusting the exposure manually Adjusting Brightness Image ExposureDifficult auto focus conditions Compensating for backlight Adjust the exposure by pressing &/ %During recording pause or recording, press Exposure Exposure Bar Recording mode Selecting a Recording Mode to Match Conditions Program AEDuring recording pause or recording, press BLC Backlight compensation icon During recording pause, press Menu Selecting a recording modeRepeat steps 1 to 3 on the left Lens Selecting a white balance mode White balance modeInfrared sensor Select Camera Functions Setup „ Setting the white balance manually SetWhite Balance Set Press the confirmation button Press to end, or to redo, repeat step Displaying Recording Guidelines Auxiliary Line Turning EIS Off/OnEIS On/Off Turning the MIC. filter On/Off Function Default SeeDuring recording pause or recording, press Full Auto Flash mode Using the FlashSelecting a flash mode Flash a flash mode Select Initial Setup Record Turning Off Recording Indicator Beneath the LensLED Off/On BD Movie Quality HD Video Mode Recording Time HD Video ModeDVD Movie Quality SD Video Mode Recording Time Switching Movie Quality Self Timer On Using the Self-TimerMenu Photo or To MIC Jack Correct Incorrect Dubbing options Time required for dubbingDiscs and picture quality for dubbing Dubbing on BD/DVD DZ-BD7HA Before you begin When dubbing to a BD with HX Video Mode SceneHints for dubbing No auto divide About the playlist p.94 for dubbing First Dubbing New Select Execute, then press Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the Same Day Date Select All, then press Confirmation button Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the HDD All It into the camcorder p.33 When another disc is needed to When another disc is needed to Not Dubbed Scenes On Thumbnails Category Category SettingsTo set Category Editing the original data Convenient playbackOther editing Editing Menu Items for the Disc Navigation Contents DVD „ Menu flows for the disc navigation When using HDD DZ-BD7HA/BD-RE/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW VR mode When using a card When using BD-R/DVD-RW VF Video mode/DVD-R Choosing Scenes by Date „ Switching to the display arranged by date DatePress Disc NAVIGATION, then press Menu Plays back in the order 10/1/200711/1/2007 Playlist 1 created Playlist „ What is Playlist? Select Edit Create Playlist „ Creating a new Playlist Create PlaylistThen press the confirmation button „ Adding scenes to a Playlist Edit „ Displaying a desired Playlist PlaylistEditing a playlist Wish to delete by pressing &/ % „ Deleting scenes from Playlist EditChoose the desired insertion position by pressing &/ % Scene to be Insertion Added Position „ Deleting a Playlist Delete „ Arranging the order of scenes in the Playlist EditThen press Menu Select Yes, then press Confirmation button Dividing a Movie Edit Divide When you reach the desired point Division, press SelectFor a card For others 100 Combining Multiple Scenes Edit -CombineSelect the scenes you want to combine, then press Menu Button.Combine, then press the confirmation Editing 101 Adding Special Effects Edit -FadeSelect Scene Edit Fade „ Jumping to the Top/End Go To Go ToLocking Scenes on a Card Lock 102 To unlock the scene Editing 103Press to quit Formatting the HDD When using the HDD/BDFormat HDD/Disc Card 104 Protect HDD/Disc Protecting the HDDEditing 105 Insert the disc you want to protect 106 Checking Remaining Recording Capacity on MediumTwice Insert the medium you want to check except for the HDD Viewing on the Other Devices „ Connecting to a TVViewing on the Other Devices 107 Hdmi terminal Component Terminal S-Video terminal 108 Connecting the camcorder to your TV’s component input Audio Input Video AV/S cable Red White yellow Supplied Viewing on the Other Devices 109 110 Viewing on your TV Viewing on the Other Devices 111 Viewing on Other Players Recorders 112 To play back a BD-R/ DVD-RW VF mode/ DVD-RInsert the disc into the BD/DVD Insert the disc into the camcorder Play it back Finalizing a Disc Before you begin Power the camcorderViewing on the Other Devices 113 Press Disc NAVIGATION, and then press Menu Disc Setting Unfinalize Disc Using the Finalize button to finalize a discUnfinalizing a Disc 114 About the software included Connecting to your PC 115ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for Bdcam PC requirements Connecting to your PC116 Memory Connecting to your PC 117 „ Software installation 118 Click Perform installationSelect your country’s video system Important Notice Connecting to your PC 119 „ Connecting the camcorder to your PCTurn on the camcorder power Removing replacing Camcorder indications on the PCRemoving SD memory card 120 Detach the PC connection cable from the PC Connecting to your PC 121Confirm the device again and click Launch ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for 122Select Hitachi Bdcam Import images to the PC Connecting to your PC 123To play back Play back the imported images Album 124Smart album Create a new album 125 Creating a smart album to automatically assemble images 126 Creating a disc with the images recorded by the camcorderLoad a disc into the disc drive Create a disc creation list DVD-Video’s list setup screen Set up the disc you are creating127 Register images to the disc creation list Write to the disc 128 Connecting to your PC 129 „ Uninstalling Software 130 Precautions When Connecting to a PC 131 Optional Accessories Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference Error MessagesAdditional Information 132 133 134 135 136 Additional Information 137 138 Additional Information 139 Power supplies TroubleshootingSymptom Cause and Correction Reference 140 Additional Information 141 Reset During recording 142 During playback 143 Additional Information 144 145 When the camcorder is connected to a PC Disc Eject 146 Miscellaneous Additional Information 147 148 Card Access Additional Information 149 150 Additional Information 151 152 Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleanerDo not expose the camcorder to insecticide Cleaning the surface of the camcorder CleaningUsing HDD/discs Additional Information 153 Additional Information 154 Disc CleaningStoring discs Additional Information 155 List of setting items System Reset156 Additional Information 157 End User License Agreements for Operating system Software 158 End User License Agreements for Operating system Software Additional Information 159 160 No Warranty Copyright year name of author Additional Information 161 GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2.1, February 162 Modified work must itself be a software li- brary Additional Information 163 Library will still fall under Section 164 Additional Information 165 166 How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries Additional Information 167 Major Specifications DVD-RW VF 168 Additional Information 169 Storage capacity of HDD/BD/DVD/CardRecordable time on HDD Recordable time on BD Still’s file size 170Recording media Additional Information 171 Glossary VR mode VF Video modeAdditional Information 172 Additional Information 173 Index HDD 174 Additional Information 175 License Agreement 176 Additional Information 177 Service Hotline 1-800-HITACHIPage Only Only Hitachi Or mail this portion to the following address