Dvdcam PC Software Support Centre
Mode d’emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
Identifications of caution marks
For Your Safety
Precautions
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Important Safety Instructions
Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly
Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with care
Liquid crystal display LCD and viewfinder
Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact
Heat on surface of product
Be careful of ambient temperature
Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner
Screen on connected TV
Be careful of moisture condensation
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This could cause malfunctions
Make a trial recording
Recorded contents cannot be compensated for
Suggestions and Restrictions
Copyright
Read This First
Quick Index
Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie p
Introduction
You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes p
Create original DVDs on PC p
Table of Contents
Advanced Techniques
Disc Navigation
Connecting to PC DZ-GX20E/MV780E/MV750E
Subsidiary Information
Displays in this manual
Notation of cancel button
About This Manual
2and 3marks beside headings
Checking Provided Accessories
Model DZ-ACS2 E
Names of Parts
Dioptre control p
Battery Eject button p
Power switch p Hand strap p Disc insertion block p
Photo button p Disc Eject button p
Quick Menu button p
Speaker p Reset button p
Card Access indicator p
Focus button p
REC
Gently open the cover until it stops
Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc Video and Photo
Connect a power supply p
STOP/EXIT
Try Recording and Playing Back using Card Photo
Photos can only be recorded on card sold separately
Press the Photo button all the way full press
Media Function
Discs and Cards
Available Discs
SD memory card
Information on DVD-R Disc
Finalising DVD-R disc
Handling Discs
Using discs
Disc Cleaning
Storing discs
Common cautions for disc and card
Available Cards
Handling card
Recordable Stills Photos on Disc
Storage Capacity on Disc or Card
Recordable Time of Movie Video
Number of recordable stills on one side of disc
For DZ-MV780E
Recordable Stills Photos on Card
For DZ-GX20E
For DZ-MV750E and DZ-MV730E
Size and Quality of Photos
DZ-GX20E DZ-MV780E
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder
Holding DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER
Attaching Shoulder Strap
Attaching Lens CAP
While pushing the battery holder, slide the battery out
Inserting Battery Into Remote Control
Removing Battery from Remote Control
Using Remote Control
Range where the LCD monitor can be moved
Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen
Closing LCD Monitor
Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder
Setting Date and Time
Press the Menu button Menu screen will appear Use the f/e/d
Changing Display Format of Date and Time
Date display format Example of display
Cbuttons to select Desired date display
Setting Up the Battery
Charging Battery
Attaching Battery to DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER
Battery charged status
Reference for time required to charge battery at approx ºC
Removing Battery
With DZ-BP14S provided with DZ-GX20E/DZ-BP14SW optional
DZ-MV750E
Battery life
Battery Remaining Level Indicator
Efficient USE of Battery
Power save and discharge of battery
Using DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER with AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
Set to P
Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off
Set to OFF
Set to O
Identifying recording sides of disc
Inserting and Removing Disc
Inserting Disc
Recording side is opposite to the printed label
When using brand-new DVD-R disc
When recording on this DVD video camera/recorder
Removing Disc
Inserting and Removing Card
Recording Movie
Pressing REC again during
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Recording Stills
See the next page for details
On-Screen Information
Information Display During Recording
Recording mode p
Switching the information display mode
Appear
Display when recording an image of yourself
Screen Display Description Symbol
Zooming
Choose the desired magnification, and then press the Abutton
Macro Recording
Playing Back
Playing Back
Frame ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW Playback of Movie
Playback from Start of Disc or Card
Search Playback of Movie
Skip Playback of Movie
When using disc
When using card
Playing Back Stills
Jumping to Specified Point GO to
Specifying the point to view
On-Screen Information Display
Information Display During Playback
How to interpret the menu screen
Checking Flow of Quick Menu
Operating Menu
Press e Press f Press cor a Press dor C
Date Setup
Flow of Quick Menu When Recording Movie
Record Functions Setup
Initial Setup
Flow of Quick Menu When Recording Photo Disc
No photo can be recorded on DVD-R disc
Flow of Quick Menu When Recording Photo Card
Flow of Quick Menu with DVD-RAM Disc
Scene
Flow of Quick Menu with DVD-R Disc
Disc
Others
Flow of Quick Menu with Card
Focusing range
Manually Focusing Subject
Focusing During Recording
Glass with Water Droplets, dirt On it
Press the BLC button during recording
Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded Exposure
Compensating for Backlight
Backlight correction icon will appear
Using External Microphone
Built-in Video Flash for DZ-GX20E only
Setting On-screen display Manner of emitting light
Setting
Optional Video Flash for DZ- GX20E or DZ-MV780E only
Connecting to a TV
Viewing on TV Screen
Adjust the volume of sound on TV
Viewing on TV Screen
Playing Back DVD-R Disc
Playback on DVD Recorder/Player
Playing Back DVD-RAM Disc
Recording Dubbing Images on Other Video Devices
Recording Dubbing Images
Before You Begin
Be sure to turn both devices off
Menu screen for setting
Checking Flow of Normal Menu
Flow of Normal Menu
Setting Up Camera Functions
Recording Dark Subjects Using LCD Monitor Light
Press the Menu button to end Setting
Press the Menu button to end the setting
Adjusting Colour White Balance
Mode Setting content On-screen
Setting white balance manually
Press the Cbutton to End the setting 0 0 0
Checking EIS On or Off
Using the Electronic Image Stabiliser EIS
Recording Subject Using Large Magnification Digital Zoom
Reducing Wind Noise During Recording MIC.FILTER
Setting Up Record Functions
Switching Movie Quality Video Mode
Setting to Wide TV Screen Mode 169 Mode
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Press the Menu button, use Operating
Switching Quality of Still Image Quality
SELF-TIMER
Press the Menu button to end Menu p to choose Quality on
Setting ON-SCREEN Display Output on or OFF OSD Output
Choose On or Off, and press the a button
Setting Brightness of Viewfinder EVF Brightness
LCD/EVF Setup
Setting Brightness of LCD Screen LCD Brightness
Brightness adjustment bar will appear on the screen
Press the Menu button
Setting Colour Density Colour Level
Always Displaying Image in Viewfinder
Initial Settings
Switching Operating Sound on or OFF Beep
Off
Turning Record LED on or OFF Record LED
Changing Display Language Language
Setting items have Now been reset to defaults
Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults Reset
Wish to reset, use Dbutton to choose
YES, and then press Abutton
Starting or Terminating Disc Navigation
Using Disc Navigation
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Al l Pr og r ams
Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen
When playback ends
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Playing back photos
Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together
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Selecting Multiple Scenes
Functions Available with Disc Navigation
Available function Disc or card used Contents Reference
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When using DVD-RAM disc
When using DVD-R disc
Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu
When using card
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Deleting Scenes Edit Delete
Scene
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Editing using submenu
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Dividing Movies Edit Divide
Arranging Order of Scenes Edit Move
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Combining Multiple Scenes Edit Combine
Effect, Fade
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Directing Scenes Effectively Effect Fade
Fade Set screen
Releasing Skip
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Playing Back by Skipping Scenes Effect Skip
Effect, Skip,
Thumbnail screen will
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Changing Images for Thumbnails Effect Thumbnail
Appear If you are sure You want to change Thumbnail
Copy will appear Choose YES, and then
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Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card Copy
To unlock the scene
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Locking Scenes on Card Lock
Scene menu screen
Deselecting selected scenes
Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen Select
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Deselecting scenes one by one
Displaying Information Using Menu Screen Detail
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Programme
What is PROGRAMME?
Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date Switch
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Changing Title of Programme Title
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Playing Back Programme Play
Selected programme
After entering the title
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Characters available for entering title
Choose Enter
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What is Play LIST?
Play List
Creating NEW Play List Create
Editing on play list
Switching to Display of Each Play List Switch
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Playing Back a Play List Play
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Adding Scenes to Play List Editing Play List
Deleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play List
Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List
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Will appear
You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen
Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List
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Play list in lower row
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Arranging Order of Scenes Move
Deleting Play List Delete
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Changing Title of Play List Title
TOP END
Go To
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Initialising Disc or Card Format DISC. Format Card
Disc or Card Management
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Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card Capacity
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Protecting Disc from Writing Protect Disc
Proceeding will appear
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Press the Abutton Message for
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Finalising DVD-R Disc Finalize Disc
Displaying Movies or Stills Independently Category
Others
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Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly Repeat Play
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Slide Show Continuous Playback of Stills
Original disc Application used
Following are Available When Connecting to PC
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Original disc Written media Application used
Original disc Written disc Application used
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Languages compatible with each software programme
Contents on Provided CD-ROM
DVDfunSTUDIO
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DVD-MovieAlbumSE
UDF driver DVD-RAM driver
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Installing Software
Displaying Installer Screen
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Installing Software
Click Install. Installation will start
Choose your TV broadcast system, and then click Next
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If you do not wish to change the folder name, click Next
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Click Next
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DVDfunSTUDIO
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Recordable time on
Uninstalling Software
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For Mac
Introduction to Video Editing Software
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Power Supply
Introduction to Optional Accessories
Camera Accessories
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Removing and Replacing FROM/IN Round DVD Holder
Removing Disc from Its Package
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Cleaning
Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens
Removing Disc from Cartridge
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Changing Setting of Demonstration
Press the Menu button Choose Initial Setup
Demo Mode,
Terminology
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No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation Check the Following
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Check 6 No image in viewfinder
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Operation
Screen or in the viewfinder
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Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference
Trouble Messages
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Photos
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Check Disc
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Execute Disc Disc has no data
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No Disc
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Unformat Disc
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Symptom Cause and Correction Reference
Troubleshooting
Power supplies
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During recording
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During playback
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When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC
Symptom Cause and Correction
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Viewed on PC, it is
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Miscellaneous
Default Setting
System Reset
List of setting items
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Major Specifications
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Numerics
Index
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Protect Disc
Article 1 Grant of Licence
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Licence Agreement
Article 2 Copyrights Article 3 Other Rights and Limitations
Some DO’S and DON’TS on Safe USE of Equipment
Battery Safety
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