SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY)

You can switch the still recording quality only when using card.

It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images (p. 149 “SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS”).

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1Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/ 0///buttons to choose “Quality” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the button.

2 Choose the option you want, and then press the button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

The still quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

The quality of photos recorded on DVD-RAM is equivalent to “FINE” on card.

 

RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE)

If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD video camera/recorder, you must first switch the setting on the DVD video camera/recorder.

Refer to the explanation starting from page 108 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to other devices or record images input from them.

The DZ-GX5060SW cannot receive any externally input signal.

Setting

Content

On-screen display

CAMERA

Usually select this option.

No display

 

 

 

LINE

To input image from another device

L IN

 

 

 

1Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/ 0///buttons to choose “Input Source” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the button.

2 Choose “LINE”, and then press the  button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

The “Input Source” setting will return to “CAMERA” whenever the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

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Hitachi DZ-GX5060SW Switching Quality of Still Image Quality, Receiving Image from Another Device Input Source

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.

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