Hitachi DZ-HS3OOA instruction manual Read This First, Disc Cleaning, Quick Index

DISC CLEANING

Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown in the figure Do not wipe the disc with force: Doing so could cause scratches

Never use solvent (thinner, ware1, antistat or detergent) for cleaning

Lightly _xash the dirty cleaning cloth with detergent: The dirt removal capacity of the cloth will improve (rinse the cloth well with water so that no detergent remains)

Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean from inner

to outer edges in axial direction,

NOTE WHEN TRANSFERRING OR DISCARDING DISCS AND SD MEMORY CARDS

•The "Format" function on this DVD video camera/recorder will only change the file control information: It will not completely delete the data in the built-in hard disk; your personal data could leak out To prevent the data from leaking out, execute complete deletion of HDD (see p 107)

•"Formatting" or "deletion" using the functions of DVD video camera/recorder or PC will change only the file control information: It will not completely delete the data on disc or memo] T card

•When transferring or discarding a disc or memory card, it is recommended that you physically destroy it or use deletion exclusive software (generally available) to completely delete the data on

it It is user's responsibility to control the data on disc and memory card

•Hitachi will not accept any responsibility for leaking of personal data

Read This First

To guide you, we have included following five chapters.

•The section on "Setups" explains how to set

up the DVD video camera/recorder, batter?. and set the date/time

•The section on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of this DVD video camera/

•A quick index for the information you use most often

•A detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly {see pagos 14 - 16)

recorder recording of movies, still images, external input and playback of recorded images

•The section on "Disc Navigation" explains editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when dubbing from HDD to disc,

finalizing a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW and initializing a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RWI

•The section on "Connecting to PC" explains

the contents of provided CD-ROM and how to install the software included

•"Subsidiary Information" includes an

introduction to products sold separatel?; and

troubleshooting

We want this manual to be as helpful as possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the information you need:

Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We appreciate your business.

Quick Index
Available	Discs		26
Recording		Movie	43
Playing	Back		73
Functions		Available with Disc Navigation	80
Dubbing	on DVD		83
Connecting		to a TV	112
Connecting		to PC	118

With this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback

picture whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfindelt Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfindelt

It is possible to switch the language in the on-screen display of this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 36)

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