SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)

If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can switch off the on-screen information (displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen) from the TV screen.

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

2 Choose “On” or “Off”, and press the  button.

Note:

The “OSD Output” setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

Even if “Off” is chosen, the on-screen information will appear during playback. See page 73 for playback on- screen information display.

Even after the on-screen information is removed from the TV screen, it will still appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

The on-screen display output functions only when the input selection is set to camera: It cannot be set during external input.

 

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Using External Microphone

Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD video camera/recorder. Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on external microphone and start recording. For details on external microphone, see “Major Specifications” on page 146.

To external microphone jack

Note:

Depending on the shape of its plug, an external microphone cannot be plugged in, while the cable is left plugged in the AV/S input/output terminal. Unplug the AV/S input/output cable to use the external microphone.

This DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a plug-in power type microphone. (Power is not supplied from this DVD video camera/recorder.)

Connecting an external microphone will switch off the built-in microphone.

The DZ-GX5060SW cannot use any external microphone.

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Hitachi DZ-GX5060SW, DZ-GX5100SW Using External Microphone, Setting ON-SCREEN Display Output on or OFF OSD Output

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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