Table

 

 

of

Contents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important

 

IrTforrnation

2

CHARGING

 

BATTERY

........................................

 

39

For Your

Salary

 

2

ATTACHING

 

BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO

 

Precautions

 

 

 

 

2

CP,I'ERNRECORDER

.....................................

 

40

.......................................................

 

 

REMOVING

 

BATTERY

 

 

 

40

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

4

 

........................................

 

BA Iq'ERY RE_,_INING

LEVEL IND[CATOR..

1142

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cautions

 

Whan

Using

O

EFFICIENT

 

USE OF BATTERY

42

Cautions

 

Whan

Storing

8

USING

DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

 

Sug,_cstions and Rastrictions

9

WITH

AC ADAPTEI_tCHARGER

......................

43

Insorting

arid

Romoving

Disc

 

44

Road This

First

 

 

 

18

.................................................

 

INSERTING

 

DISC

 

 

44

About This

Manual

 

 

48

 

 

 

...........................................

REMOVING

 

i31SC

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introducliorl

 

 

 

11

Insarting

and

14amoving

Card

 

47

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tablo of Corrtont_

.............................................

13

 

 

Basic Techniques

 

Chocking Providod A_essarics

16

 

 

 

Namcs

of Ports

 

17

Basic Handlirlg

 

of

DVD

Vidao Camar, d

 

Try to 14acord arid Play Back using Disc

 

14auardar

.......................................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

48

 

TURNING OV]] VIDEO CAMEI_,%'

 

(Vidao

arid

Photo)

 

21

 

RECORDER

ON AND OFF

 

48

Try to 14acord and Play Back using Card

 

 

I_acording

 

Movie

 

 

 

 

 

49

(Photo)

 

 

 

 

 

 

23

 

.............................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I_acording

 

Stills

 

 

 

 

 

 

58

Discs and

 

Cords

 

 

25

 

...............................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

Campansating

 

for

Backlight

 

 

51

AVAILABLE i31SCS

25

 

............................

Orl-Scraan

IrifarTna[iorl

 

 

 

52

INFORMATION ON DVE_RDISC

26

 

 

INFORMATION

DISPLAY

DUR[NG

 

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE

 

 

USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO

 

RECORDING

....................................................

 

 

 

52

CAMERA/RECORDER:

26

Zooming

..........................................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

56

HANi3LINGDISCS

27

MACRO RECORDING

........................................

 

57

AVAILABLE GARBS

28

RECORDING

SUB,IECTS

FOR STRONGER

 

8tarago

Capacity

on Disc or Card

28

WIDE-ANGLE

OR TELEPHOTO

EFFECT

57

REGORDABLETIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO)

29

Playing

Back

 

 

 

 

 

 

58

RECORDABLESTILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC....

29

PLAYING BACK

..................................................

 

 

58

RECORDABLESTILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD ...

30

PLAYI:V_,CK FROM START

OF DiSC OR

 

SIZE P6NDQUALITY OF PHOTOS

30

Ci_D

................................................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

59

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEARCH PLAYBACK

OF MOVIE

.......................

59

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setups

 

FRAME

ADVANCEiEI4!@_E

BALl'SLOW

 

Sa_irTg Up tho DVD Vidao Camar_

 

PLAYBACK

OF MOVIE

 

59

 

SKIP

PLAYBACK

OF MOVIE

 

60

14aoordor

 

 

 

 

 

 

31

 

........................................................

 

 

 

PLAYING BACK

STILLS

 

 

60

HOLDING ]_V]_VIDEO CAMEl#Jr

 

 

 

_IUMPING TO SPECIFIED

POINT

(GO TO)

6"1

RECORDER

 

 

31

 

On-Scraan

Irffarfna0on

Display

 

62

ATTACHING

SHOULDER STI4AP

32

INFORMATION

DISPLAY

DUR[NG

 

ATTACHING

LENS P._°_,P

32

 

PLAYBACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

62

INSERTING

BATTERY

INTO REMOTE

 

.......................................................

 

 

 

 

 

Ch¢_kfflg

 

Flaw

 

of

Quick

Mada

 

63

CONTROL

 

 

 

33

 

 

........................................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOVING

BATTERY

FROM REMOTE

 

_amera

Fu#ctbns

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

........................................................

 

33

FLOW

OF QUICK

MOi3E WHEN

RECORDING

 

VIEWING

SUBJECT THROUGH

 

MOVIE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

64

VIEWFINDER

...................................................

34

FLOW

OF QUICK

MOi3E WHEN

RECORDING

 

VIEWING

iMAGE ON LOB MONITOR

 

PHOTO (DISC):

................................................

 

 

65

SCREEN

...........................................................

 

 

35

FLOW

OF QUICK

MOi3E WHEN

RECORDING

 

CLOSING

LOB MONITOR

36

PHOTO (C_D):

...............................................

 

 

66

SETTING

DATE

P6ND TiME

37

DiSC Na'_a_on

 

Fun_t!uns

 

 

 

 

CHANGING

 

DISPLAY

FORMAT OF DATE

 

FLOW

OF QUICK

MODE

 

 

 

AND

 

TIME

.........................................................

 

38

(WITH 13Vi344AM DISCI:

..................................

68

Setting

Up

tho

Battory

 

38

FLOW

OF QUICK

MOi3E

 

 

 

(WITH i3Vi3-R DISC):

 

 

69

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

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DZ-MV580A specifications

The Hitachi DZ-MV580A is a compact and versatile camcorder that captures high-quality video and still images with user-friendly features and innovative technology. Launched as part of Hitachi's robust line of consumer electronics, the DZ-MV580A is designed to cater to both novice videographers and experienced users, making it suitable for a variety of recording scenarios from family gatherings to special events.

One of the standout features of the DZ-MV580A is its DVD recording capability. Unlike traditional tape-based camcorders, this model utilizes 8cm DVD discs, enabling users to easily view their recorded content on standard DVD players. This not only simplifies the recording process but also enhances the convenience of playback, allowing for easy sharing with friends and family.

Equipped with a 1/5-inch CCD sensor, the DZ-MV580A offers impressive video resolution, capturing images with clarity and vivid color reproduction. The camcorder supports various recording formats, including the popular MPEG-2, ensuring that video quality remains high while maintaining manageable file sizes. Additionally, the optical zoom capability of 10x allows users to get closer to their subjects without sacrificing image quality.

The DZ-MV580A also features a 2.5-inch LCD screen, providing a clear view of the frame while recording or during playback. This LCD display is pivotal for framing shots and accessing the camcorder’s menu settings, making the user experience intuitive and efficient. Hitachi has incorporated advanced image stabilization technology in this model, which helps to reduce footage shake, ensuring smooth and stable recordings even when capturing on the move.

In terms of connectivity, the DZ-MV580A includes USB ports and AV outputs, allowing for seamless file transfer to computers or direct connection to televisions for straightforward playback. The unit also supports multiple recording modes, enabling users to choose between quality and duration based on their needs.

Overall, the Hitachi DZ-MV580A combines portability, ease of use, and advanced recording capabilities, making it a solid choice for anyone looking to document life's moments. Its innovative design and practical features make it an excellent companion for capturing memories in a digital age.
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