Checking Provided Accessories, Model DZ-ACS3 | Hitachi DZ-HS500A

Checking Provided Accessories

Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package:

Battery (model DZ-BP07PW):	AC adapter/charger	DC power cord:
Portable power supply for this DVD video	(model DZ-ACS3):	When powering the DVD video camera/
camera/recorder. Charge it before use.	Used to power the DVD video camera/	recorder from household AC outlet, use
	recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery.	this cord to connect the DVD video
		camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger.

Power cable:	AV/S input/output cable:	Shoulder strap:
Connect between household AC outlet and	Used when viewing the picture played back	Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder
AC adapter/charger.	on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV	to hang it from shoulder.
	screen, or input or output video from/to
	another video device.

Lens cap and lens cap string:	Software CD-ROM:	PC connection cable:
Attach the lens cap when not recording, to	Use this CD-ROM when connecting the	Use this cable when connecting the DVD
protect the lens.	DVD video camera/recorder to PC.	video camera/recorder to PC.

Disc cleaning cloth:

Always use this to clean discs.

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Hitachi DZ-HS500A instruction manual Checking Provided Accessories, Model DZ-ACS3

Contents

Manual de instrucciones Mode d’emploi Identifications of caution marks For Your SafetyPrecautions English Important Safety Instructions Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with care Save the data recorded on HDD Liquid crystal display LCD and viewfinder Be careful of ambient temperatureHold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near corrosive gas Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleanerDo not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to insecticide Be careful of moisture condensation ACCESS/PC indicator Make a trial recording Suggestions and RestrictionsCopyright This could cause malfunctions Handling Discs Cleaning Read This First Disc CleaningQuick Index Quick index for the information you use most often About This Manual Notation of cancel buttonDisplays in this manual HDD , 1, , , 2, /and 3marks beside headings You can capture photos from videos p IntroductionYou can immediately play back desired recorded scenes p Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie p Table of Contents Disc Navigation Setting Up Record Functions Subsidiary Information Connecting to PC Model DZ-ACS3 Checking Provided Accessories Red indicator will light during recording Recording indicator p , 41To adjust the zoom or volume Hand strap attachment bracket p Stereo microphone DVD insertion block p Battery Eject button p ACCESS/PC indicator pPower switch p Hand strap p Viewfinder p Diopter control p Card Access indicator p Quick Menu button p Speaker p Reset button pFull Auto button p Focus button p Demonstration Function Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/RecorderHolding DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER Attaching Shoulder Strap Attaching Lens CAP Media Function HDD/DVD/CardsTo edit image p DVD recorders p Information on DVD-R HDD, Discs Handling card Available Cards Using DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER with AC ADAPTER/CHARGER Preparations for Power Supply Charging Battery Setting Up the Battery Attaching Battery to DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER Battery charged statusRemoving Battery Charge status Charge indicator With DZ-BP14SW optional With DZ-BP07PW provided/DZ-BP7SW optional Efficient USE of Battery Battery Remaining Level IndicatorBattery life Power save and discharge of battery Set to OFF Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and OffSet to SD Set to HDD Viewing Images Range where the LCD monitor can be movedViewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder Changing Display Format of Date and Time Setting Date and Time Changing Display Language Language Initial SettingsSwitching Operating Sound on or OFF Beep Turning Record LED on or OFF Record LED Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults ResetChanging Setting of Demonstration EVF Brightness LCD/EVF Setup Always Displaying Image in Viewfinder Adjusting Color Density Color LevelPress the Menu Button, use the f Push the shaded portion Pickup lens Inserting and Removing Disc When recording data from PC When using brand-new DVD-RW/+RWWhen recording on this DVD video camera/recorder Inserting and Removing Card RW/DVD-R/+RW into this DVD video camera/recorder Recording Movie Recording Stills Restoring from sleep/restart standby status Setting to the sleep/restart standby statusSwift Restart of Recording SLEEP/RESTART button See the next page for details On-Screen InformationInformation Display During Recording White balance p Movie recording quality only in movie recording mode p Display when recording an image of yourself Switching the information display mode Screen Display Description Symbol Operating Menu Checking Flow of Menu Record Functions Setup Camera Functions SetupLCD/EVF Setup Initial Setup Macro Recording Zooming Conversion lens Step-up ring Attach Focusing range Manually Focusing SubjectFocusing During Recording Glass with Water Droplets, dirt On it Compensating for Backlight Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded ExposurePress the BLC button during recording Backlight correction icon will appear Function When setting Reference Using Full Auto FunctionFocus Off Before You Begin Setting Up Camera FunctionsSee page 49 for how to set Mode Setting content On-screen display Recording Dark Subjects Using LCD Monitor LightAdjusting Color White Balance Press the Cbutton to end the setting Setting white balance manually Recording Subject Using Large Magnification Digital Zoom Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer EISSee page 51 for setting on digital zoom Reducing Wind Noise During Recording MIC.FILTER Switching Movie Quality Video Mode Setting Up Record Functions Setting to Wide TV Screen Mode 169 Mode Display in viewfinder You can switch the still recording quality Switching Quality of Still Image QualitySetting Content On-screen display Receiving Image from Another Device Input Source Recording Details of setting On-screen display Switching External Input Recording Method Photo InputSELF-TIMER Drop Detection HDD Protection Setting ON-SCREEN Display Output on or OFF OSD Output When using card Set the power switch to SD Using Disc NavigationStarting or Terminating Disc Navigation Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on p Fade-in p Skip p Fade-out p Lock p Icons to be displayed on thumbnail Dubbed mark p When playback ends Adjusting Volume During PlaybackPlaying Back from Disc Navigation Screen Playing back photos Deleting Last Recorded Scene Playing Back Latest Recorded Scene Frame ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW Playback of Movie Capturing PhotoSearch Playback of Movie When using card When using DVD-RAMSkip Playback of Movie Playing Back Stills Specifying the point to view Jumping to Specified Point GO to Information Display During Playback When using HDD/DVD Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together Selecting Multiple ScenesCursor Bar graph Status of scenes Light blue Available ContentsFunctions Available with Disc Navigation Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu When using HDD Scene Play list Program Others When using DVD-RAM/DVD-RW VR-mode When using card When using DVD-RW VF-mode/DVD-R/+RW List of dubbing possible/impossible Dubbing on DVDDisc to be Videos on HDD VR-mode Menu screen, choose FIRST-TIME NEW DubbingNew and press If no DVD is loaded Dubbing Scenes Recoded on Same DAY Collectively Date Dubbing Dubbing ALL Scenes Recorded on HDD Dubbing ALL Off, and then press Turning OFF Dubbed Mark from Thumbnail Mark OFFDubbing, Mark Deleting Scenes Edit Delete Scene Dividing Movies Edit Divide Editing using submenu Arranging Order of Scenes Edit Move Combining Multiple Scenes Edit Combine White Wipe Directing Scenes Effectively Effect Fade Releasing Skip Playing Back by Skipping Scenes Effect Skip Changing Images for Thumbnails Effect Thumbnail Copying Stills on DVD-RAM to Card Copy To unlock the scene Locking Scenes on Card Lock Deselecting selected scenes Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen SelectProceed with step End or All and then Deselecting scenes one by one When using HDD/DVD Displaying Information Using Menu Screen Detail Program What is PROGRAM?Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date Select Changing Title of Program Title Playing Back Program PlayWhose title you want to Change, and then press Screen of the selected program will appear If you press the Cbutton on the screen for verifying Characters available for entering title Creating NEW Play List Create What is Play LIST?Play List Playing Back a Play List Play Switching to Display of Each Play List SelectEditing on play list Adding Scenes to Play List Editing Play List 100 Deleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play List Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List101 102 Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List Press the Disc Navigation button Move the mark to 103Arranging Order of Scenes Move Deleting Play List Delete 104Changing Title of Play List Title HDD/DVD/Card Management Go To105 Moving to Beginning END of HDD/DVD/CARD Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card Capacity 106Protection Message for 107Deleting Data on HDD Full Format Finalizing DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW Finalize DVD Using Finalize button to finalize a disc108 109 110 OthersDisplaying DUBBED/UNDUBBED Scenes in List Category Displaying Movies or Stills Independently Category Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly Repeat Play 111Playing Back WIDE-MODE Images on 43 Display TV TV Type Slide Show Continuous Playback of Stills 112 Connecting to a TVViewing on TV Screen Viewing on TV Screen 113 114 Playback on DVD Recorder/PlayerPlaying Back DVD-RAM/DVD-RW VR-MODE Playing Back DVD-RW VF-MODE/DVD-R/+RW Recording Dubbing Images from Other Video Device Recording Dubbing Images115 Camera/recorder to Line L 116 Recording Dubbing Images on Other Video Devices 117 118 Software ProvidedWindows Macintosh When using Macintosh When using WindowsRequirements of available PC 119 120 Installing SoftwareImageMixer 3 installation screen will appear Click Next 121 122 123 Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable Handling photos 124 When removing SD memory card When removing discUsing Disc in DVD Drive Built Into PC 125 126 127 Using ImageMixer 3 for WindowsViewing Images Recorded on HDD/DISC Using PC Click Create New DVD Creating DVD-VIDEO Using Images Recorded on HDD/DISC128 129 130 131 Using ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DvdcamViewing Images Recorded on HDD/DISC Using Macintosh Importing Images Recorded on HDD/DISC Into Macintosh 132 133 134 Contact The Following Uninstalling Software135 Pixela PC Software Support Center 136 Camera Accessories Introduction to Optional AccessoriesPower Supply Battery DZ-BP7SW Battery DZ-BP14SW 138 Message Cause & Troubleshooting ReferenceTrouble Messages DVD video camera/recorder can enter the sleep/restart 139Maximum number of selectable scenes is Scenes 140 141 142 143 144 Power supplies TroubleshootingSymptom Cause and Correction Reference 145 During recording 146 Clean the disc Symptom Cause and Correction147 During playback 148 When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PCPoor playback picture DVD video camera/recorder to PC 149 Miscellaneous 150 151 List of setting items System ResetDefault Setting 152 153 Major Specifications Movie 154Conforming to DVD video format Dolby Digital Movie DVD+RW video format Dolby Digital Storage Capacity of HDD/DVD/CARD 155Recordable Time On HDD*1 Recordable Time On Disc Recordable Stills Photos on Card 156With external input Size And Quality Of Photos To Order in the Canada To Order in the United States157 By Phone 158 Index 103 159 License Agreement 160 Only Warranty Limitations Days Labor Carry-in Year Parts Except Battery Hitachi Or mail this portion to the following address Page Video Product Model No. / N de modèle Serial No. / N de série Mississauga on L5N 6C3 169 Service Direct 1-800-HITACHIUbiquitous Platform Systems Digital Media Division Printed on recycled paper