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USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE

 

STABILISER (EIS)

59

RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE

 

MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM)

59

REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING

 

RECORDING (MIC.FILTER)

59

Setting Up Record Functions

60

SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY

 

(VIDEO MODE)

60

SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE

 

(16:9 MODE)

61

SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE

 

(QUALITY)

63

RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE

 

(INPUT SOURCE)

63

SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING

 

METHOD (PHOTO INPUT)

64

SELF-TIMER

64

SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT

 

ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)

65

Using External Microphone

65

Disc Navigation

 

Using Disc Navigation

66

STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC

 

NAVIGATION

66

PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION

 

SCREEN

68

ADJUSTING VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK

68

PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED

 

SCENE

69

DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE

69

CAPTURING PHOTO

70

SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

70

FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW

 

PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

70

SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

71

PLAYING BACK STILLS

71

JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)

72

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

 

PLAYBACK

73

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES

74

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES

 

TOGETHER

74

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC

 

NAVIGATION

75

UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC

 

NAVIGATION MENU

76

Scene

78

DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE)

78

DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT – DIVIDE)

79

COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES

 

(EDIT – COMBINE)

80

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES

 

(EDIT – MOVE)

80

DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY

 

(EFFECT – FADE)

81

PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES

 

(EFFECT – SKIP)

82

CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS

 

(EFFECT – THUMBNAIL)

83

COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO

 

CARD (COPY)

84

LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK)

85

SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN

(SELECT)

86

DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU

 

SCREEN (DETAIL)

87

Programme

88

WHAT IS “PROGRAMME”?

88

SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF

 

SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT)

88

PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME (PLAY)

89

CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAMME

 

(TITLE)

89

Play List

91

WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?

91

CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)

91

SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH

 

PLAY LIST (SELECT)

92

PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)

92

ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST

 

(EDITING PLAY LIST)

93

DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST

 

(EDITING PLAY LIST)

94

ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

 

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)

94

DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

 

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)

95

SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)

95

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE)

96

CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)

97

DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)

97

Go To

98

TOP (END)

98

Disc or Card Management

98

INITIALISING DISC OR CARD

 

(FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD)

98

PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING

 

(PROTECT DISC)

99

VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE

 

ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY)

99

UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF

 

DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISC

 

(UPDATE CONTROL INFO.)

100

FINALISING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC

 

(FINALIZE DISC)

101

ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALISED

DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW

 

(UNFINALIZE DISC)

102

Others

103

DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS

 

INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY)

103

PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY

 

(REPEAT PLAY)

103

PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3

DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE)

104

SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF

STILLS)

104

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Hitachi DZ-GX5100SW, DZ-GX5060SW instruction manual Disc Navigation, Setting Up Record Functions

DZ-GX5100SW, DZ-GX5060SW specifications

The Hitachi DZ-GX5060SW and DZ-GX5100SW are compact and versatile camcorders that combine cutting-edge technology with user-friendly design, making them ideal for both amateur and experienced videographers. These models are part of Hitachi's impressive lineup, highlighting features that cater to a wide range of recording needs, from family gatherings to professional projects.

One of the standout features of both models is their ability to record high-quality video, with the DZ-GX5060SW supporting DVD-RAM and DVD-R recording. This ensures that users have flexible options for storing and sharing their footage. The DZ-GX5100SW enhances this capability, allowing for double-layer DVD recording, effectively doubling the storage capacity. Both camcorders utilize a 1/6 inch CCD sensor, which offers a resolution of 680,000 pixels for sharp and vibrant images.

The optical zoom feature in these models is particularly impressive. The DZ-GX5060SW is equipped with a 10x optical zoom, which allows users to capture subjects from afar without compromising image quality. The DZ-GX5100SW takes this a step further with a 16x optical zoom, making it perfect for wildlife filming or events where the subject may not always be close to the camera. Moreover, the use of image stabilization technology in both models helps to counteract jitter and shake during handheld recording, ensuring smooth and professional-looking videos.

Another distinguishing characteristic is the intuitive user interface. With a 2.7-inch LCD screen, both camcorders make it easy for users to frame their shots and navigate through menus without hassle. The screen is designed for easy viewing in various lighting conditions, ensuring that users can capture the perfect shot, even in challenging environments.

Beyond video recording, the DZ-GX5060SW and DZ-GX5100SW also feature snapshot capabilities, allowing users to take high-resolution still photos. This is particularly advantageous when a moment arises that you want to capture as a photo rather than a video.

Both models offer a plethora of connectivity options, including USB and RCA outputs, which facilitate easy transfer of videos to computers or television sets. With these camcorders, Hitachi has struck a balance between performance, usability, and innovative technology, making them excellent choices for anyone looking to capture special moments with reliability and ease.