Hitachi DZ-MV780E, DZ-MV730E, DZ-MV750E, DZ-GX20E instruction

Plug the mains lead into AC outlet.

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USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors.

Note:

Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2 (E)) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire.

Mains lead

4	2
4
	3 AC adapter/charger

DC power cord

1 Connect the mains lead to AC adapter/ charger.

3 Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger.

4 Attach the other end of DC power cord to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/recorder.

To AC outlet

*The shape of plug varies depending on the model.

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Hitachi DZ-MV780E, DZ-MV730E, DZ-MV750E, DZ-GX20E instruction manual Using DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER with AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

Contents

Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploiDvdcam PC Software Support Centre Precautions For Your SafetyIdentifications of caution marks English Important Safety Instructions Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with careLiquid crystal display LCD and viewfinder Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact Heat on surface of product Be careful of ambient temperatureDo not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner Screen on connected TV Be careful of moisture condensation English This could cause malfunctions Make a trial recording Recorded contents cannot be compensated forSuggestions and Restrictions Copyright Read This First Quick Index You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes p IntroductionUse Disc Navigation to create your original movie 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 buttonAbout This Manual 2and 3marks beside headings Checking Provided Accessories Model DZ-ACS2 E Names of Parts Dioptre control p Battery Eject button pPower switch p Hand strap p Disc insertion block p Photo button p Disc Eject button p Quick Menu button p Speaker p Reset button pCard Access indicator p Focus button p REC Connect a power supply p Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc Video and PhotoGently open the cover until it stops 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 CardsAvailable Discs SD memory card Information on DVD-R Disc Finalising DVD-R disc Handling Discs Using discsDisc Cleaning Storing discs Handling card Available CardsCommon cautions for disc and card Recordable Stills Photos on Disc Storage Capacity on Disc or CardRecordable Time of Movie Video Number of recordable stills on one side of disc For DZ-MV780E Recordable Stills Photos on CardFor 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 Removing Battery from Remote Control Inserting Battery Into Remote ControlWhile pushing the battery holder, slide the battery out 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 TimeDate 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 statusReference 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 IndicatorEfficient 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 OffSet to OFF Set to O Identifying recording sides of disc Inserting and Removing DiscInserting 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 English Recording Stills Information Display During Recording On-Screen InformationSee the next page for details 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 Search Playback of Movie Playback from Start of Disc or CardFrame ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW Playback of Movie Skip Playback of Movie When using discWhen 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 MovieRecord 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 Others DiscFlow of Quick Menu with DVD-R Disc Flow of Quick Menu with Card Focusing During Recording Manually Focusing SubjectFocusing range Glass with Water Droplets, dirt On it Press the BLC button during recording Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded ExposureCompensating 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 lightSetting 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-RAM Disc Playback on DVD Recorder/PlayerPlaying Back DVD-R Disc Recording Dubbing Images on Other Video Devices Recording Dubbing ImagesBefore 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 Mode Setting content On-screen Adjusting Colour White BalancePress the Menu button to end the setting Setting white balance manually Press the Cbutton to End the setting 0 0 0 Checking EIS On or Off Using the Electronic Image Stabiliser EISRecording 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 English Press the Menu button, use Operating Switching Quality of Still Image QualitySELF-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 SetupSetting Brightness of LCD Screen LCD Brightness Brightness adjustment bar will appear on the screen Always Displaying Image in Viewfinder Setting Colour Density Colour LevelPress the Menu button Initial Settings Switching Operating Sound on or OFF Beep Changing Display Language Language Turning Record LED on or OFF Record LEDOff Setting items have Now been reset to defaults Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults ResetWish to reset, use Dbutton to choose YES, and then press Abutton 100 Using Disc NavigationStarting or Terminating Disc Navigation 101 Al l Pr og r ams Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen When playback ends102 Playing back photos Selecting Multiple Scenes 103Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together 104 Available function Disc or card used Contents ReferenceFunctions Available with Disc Navigation 105 When using DVD-RAM discWhen using DVD-R disc Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu When using card 106 107 SceneDeleting Scenes Edit Delete Editing using submenu 108 109 Dividing Movies Edit Divide Combining Multiple Scenes Edit Combine 110Arranging Order of Scenes Edit Move Effect, Fade 111Directing Scenes Effectively Effect Fade Fade Set screen Releasing Skip 112Playing Back by Skipping Scenes Effect Skip Effect, Skip, Thumbnail screen will 113Changing Images for Thumbnails Effect Thumbnail Appear If you are sure You want to change Thumbnail Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card Copy 114Copy will appear Choose YES, and then To unlock the scene 115Locking Scenes on Card Lock Scene menu screen Deselecting selected scenes Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen Select116 Deselecting scenes one by one Displaying Information Using Menu Screen Detail 117 Programme What is PROGRAMME?Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date Switch 118 Changing Title of Programme Title 119Playing Back Programme Play Selected programme After entering the title 120Characters available for entering title Choose Enter 121 What is Play LIST?Play List Creating NEW Play List Create Editing on play list Switching to Display of Each Play List Switch122 Playing Back a Play List Play 123 Adding Scenes to Play List Editing Play List Deleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play List Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List124 Will appear You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List125 Play list in lower row 126 Arranging Order of Scenes Move Changing Title of Play List Title 127Deleting Play List Delete 128 Go ToTOP END 129 Disc or Card ManagementInitialising Disc or Card Format DISC. Format Card Protecting Disc from Writing Protect Disc 130Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card Capacity Press the Abutton Message for 131Proceeding will appear 132 Finalising DVD-R Disc Finalize Disc Displaying Movies or Stills Independently Category Others133 Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly Repeat Play 134 Slide Show Continuous Playback of Stills Original disc Application used Following are Available When Connecting to PC135 Original disc Written media Application used Languages compatible with each software programme 136Original disc Written disc Application used Contents on Provided CD-ROM DVDfunSTUDIO 138DVD-MovieAlbumSE UDF driver DVD-RAM driver Displaying Installer Screen Installing Software139 140 Installing SoftwareClick Install. Installation will start Choose your TV broadcast system, and then click Next 141 Click Next 142If you do not wish to change the folder name, click Next 143 144 Recordable time on 145DVDfunSTUDIO Uninstalling Software 146 147 Introduction to Video Editing SoftwareFor Mac Power Supply Introduction to Optional AccessoriesCamera Accessories 148 149 Removing Disc from Its PackageRemoving and Replacing FROM/IN Round DVD Holder 150 CleaningCleaning LCD screen and camera lens Removing Disc from Cartridge 151 Changing Setting of DemonstrationPress the Menu button Choose Initial Setup Demo Mode, Terminology 152 153 154 No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation Check the Following 155 Check 6 No image in viewfinder 156Operation Screen or in the viewfinder Trouble Messages Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference157 158 Photos 159 Check Disc 160 Execute Disc Disc has no data 161 No Disc 162 Unformat Disc 163 Symptom Cause and Correction Reference TroubleshootingPower supplies 164 165 During recording 166 During playback Symptom Cause and Correction When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC167 168 Viewed on PC, it is 169 Miscellaneous Default Setting System ResetList of setting items 170 Major Specifications 171 172 173 174 IndexNumerics 175 Protect Disc Article 1 Grant of Licence 176Licence Agreement Article 2 Copyrights Article 3 Other Rights and Limitations Some DO’S and DON’TS on Safe USE of Equipment Battery Safety Hitachi Atago Building

Hitachi DZ-MV780E, DZ-MV730E, DZ-MV750E Using DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER with AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

Models: DZ-MV780E DZ-MV750E DZ-GX20E DZ-MV730E

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USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER