Removing/replacing

DVD

Windows

Select the camcorder’s drive icon using Windows Explorer or My Computer.

→Click the right button on your mouse.

→Select “Eject”.

→The camcorder’s disc compartment lid will open.

If you insert a different DVD and close the lid, the DVD will be recognized.

Macintosh

Place the drive icon of this camcorder (displayed on desktop) in Trash Box: Then the lid of the camcorder’s disc compartment will open. Load another disc and close the lid, then the disc will be recognized.

Removing SD memory card

Windows

To make sure the SD memory card is not being accessed by the PC, check that the CARD ACCESS indicator on the camcorder (p.15) is not lit or flashing. Then, remove the SD memory card from the camcorder.

Note that the CARD ACCESS indicator may be lit or flashing for a while after a file on the PC is written to the SD memory card. Wait until the CARD ACCESS indicator goes out. It will sometimes take several minutes.

Macintosh

Drag the drive icon (displayed on desktop) and place it in the Trash. After making sure that the icon disappears from the desktop, remove the SD memory card from the card slot of the camcorder.

„Using a PC’s DVD drive to read a DVD

recorded on the camcorder

If your PC’s DVD drive and software conform to the standards of the DVD recorded on the camcorder, you can directly insert the DVD into the DVD drive to use it.

Note that the DVD drive can handle only DVDs whose types conform to the DVD drive. You may need to change the DVD drive depending on the type of DVD recorded on the camcorder.

A finalized DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW can be used with a DVD-ROM drive (reading only).

Macintosh slot-in type drives are not compatible with 8 cm discs (as of August 2008). Do not use this type of drive, since a disc inserted by mistake cannot be removed.

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DZ-HS903A, DZ-HS803A specifications

The Hitachi DZ-HS803A and DZ-HS903A are innovative hybrid camcorders that combine the convenience of a digital video camera with the capability of a still image camera, making them versatile tools for both amateur filmmakers and photography enthusiasts. These models are known for their advanced features, efficient recording technologies, and user-friendly interfaces.

One of the standout features of both the DZ-HS803A and DZ-HS903A is their hybrid design, enabling users to capture high-quality video alongside stunning still images. The camcorders utilize a 1/6-inch CCD image sensor that provides sharp, clear visuals across a range of conditions. With resolutions up to 3.1 megapixels for still images and the ability to capture video in 720p, both models ensure that content appears vibrant and lifelike.

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