Checking Remaining Free Space on DVD- RAM Disc | Hitachi DZMV100A

Checking Remaining Free Space on DVD-RAM Disc

Checking Remaining Free Space on DVD- RAM Disc

You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc.

1. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button in the recording pause status.

2. Press the MENU button.

The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

3.Press to choose "Disc", and then Press to display the menu screen

concerning disc.

The menu screen concerning the disc will appear.

4.“Capacity” is being highlighted: Press the ENTER button.

The remaining recording space on the side of disc will be displayed.

Tips:

• With a write-protected disc, the remaining space will be displayed as "0".

• You can also review the remaining space on the information screen for recording mode (see p. 62).

5.Press the CANCEL button to return to the Disc Navigation screen.

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Hitachi DZMV100A Checking Remaining Free Space on DVD- RAM Disc, 135, Capacity is being highlighted Press the Enter button

Contents

DZ-MV100A Important Information For Your Safety Important Information Important Safeguards Important Safeguards USE Important Safety Instructions for AC ADAPTER/CHARGER Recording Movie Connecting to a TV and Viewing Playback PicturesConnecting to Your Personal Computer Read This First Read This First Contents 129 Trial Record and Play Back Necessary DevicesMaking a Trial Recording Insert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge Set the current date and time see p Turn the DVD camcorder on Start recording Press the button while in the recording pause modeTurn power off Playing It BackPage Features of DVD camcorder About this text Checking provided accessoriesDVD-RAM discs Immediate Reviewing of Recorded Image Features of DVD CamcorderRecording on DVD-RAM Disc Recording Movie and Still Using with Various Devices Do not subject the DVD camcorder to impact Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with careLiquid Crystal Display and viewfinder Hold the DVD camcorder correctly Heat on surface of product Be careful of ambient temperatureNo sand or dust No water or oil Do not look into the inside of DVD-RAM drive Do not use the DVD camcorder near corrosive gasDo not use the DVD camcorder near ultrasonic humidifier Do not expose the DVD camcorder to insecticide Do not wipe the DVD camcorder case with benzene or thinner Be careful when removing the DVD-RAM disc This could cause malfunctions Suggestions and Restrictions ROM Checking Provided Accessories Attaching Ferrite Cores Attaching Lens Cap Attaching Shoulder Strap Names of Parts Before You Begin Access indicator Recording Mode Disc Navigation Menu Delete Shift Digital Zoom What is DVD? DVD-RAM DiscsDVD-RAM Standard Examples of discs that cannot be used on this DVD camcorder DVD Video Recording StandardCompatible Devices and Future Movement Available DVD-RAM Discs Initializing formatting DVD-RAM Discs Handling DVD-RAM DiscAbout Stored Data Replacing the disc in cartridge Release the lock pins of cartridgeRemoving DVD-RAM Disc from Cartridge Removing the disc DVD-RAM Discs Write-protect tabs Dirt or fingerprints adheres to the discRestarts recording Setups Charging Battery Setting Up the Battery DZ-BP16 Attach the battery to the AC adapter/charger Camcorder, slide it downward until a click is heard Attaching Battery to DVD CamcorderRemoving Battery Battery will discharge Battery remaining level indicator Tips for Skillful Use of BatteryBe sure to use the specified battery DZ-BP16 or DZ-BP28 Using charge marker Store the battery in a dark, cool placeBattery life Disposing of the dead battery Power indicator on AC adapter/charger will light Using DVD Camcorder with AC Adapter/ Charger AC Plug Adapter not supplied Gently open the cover by hand until it stops Setting Up the DVD CamcorderInserting DVD-RAM disc Make sure that the DVD camcorder is turned off Insert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge into Push down the Power switch to turn the DVD camcorder on Press down the Power switch to turn the DVD camcorder off Removing DVD-RAM DiscGently open the cover until it stops Remove the DVD-RAM disc DVD-RAM disc storage capacity Recordable time of movies on DVD-RAM discNumber of recordable stills on DVD-RAM disc Setting Date and Time Charging the built-in battery To set the time to match the time signalIf the display is correct, press the Select dial Setting Up the Infrared Remote Control Using the Infrared Remote Control Page Recording Adjust the hand strap to best fit your hand Basic Handling of DVD CamcorderHolding DVD Camcorder Turning DVD Camcorder On Viewing Subject through ViewfinderIf the image is blurred Opening LCD Monitor LCD monitor movable rangePress the Open button to open the LCD monitor Press the LCD Bright button When the LCD screen is dimTurn the Select dial to adjust the screen brightness Closing LCD Monitor Information Display During Recording On-screen Information when Recording Switching the information display mode Display in Information LCDPress the Display button Exposure button Zoom leverREC button Prog AE button Focusing range Focusing When Recording Movie Recording Movie Make sure that the recording mode is set to Zooming Power save and discharge of battery Press the Menu button in the recording pause status Switching Digital Zoom Off Menu screen for setting camera functions will appear Press the Menu button Useful Functions during Recording of Movie Press the Prog AE button in recording pause status Switching shooting mode Press the Menu button to switch off the menu screen Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer Manually Focusing Subject during Movie Recording Checking EIS on or OFFPress the Focus button in the record- ing pause status Slide the Zoom lever to T control side To zoom in on subject Macro Recording Recording an Image of Yourself See the description on self-timer on p Switching Movie Quality Mode Adjusting Exposure Manually Checking movie quality modePress the Exposure button in the re- cording pause status White Balance AUTO/HOLD Recording Sound with External Microphone Checking white balance mode Reducing Wind Noise Picked Up by Microphone Checking microphone filter setting Press the Photo button all the way Recording Stills Image quality When recording is finished, turn the DVD camcorder offInformation on Still Recording and Various Functions Recording subject away from the center of screen Electronic flash Setting Electronic FlashSwitching of program AE mode Shutter speed Use the Select dial to choose Camera Setup and then Flash Interval Recording Recording Functions Particular to Still Press the Photo button Interval recording will start Use the Select dial to choose REC Setup and then SELF. /INT Press the Photo button again to terminate interval recording Self-Timer Recording Press the Photo button shutter Manually Focusing Subject during Still Recording Tip Trouble messages Using Disc NavigationPlaying back selected scenes using Disc Navigation Deleting scenes using menu screen Buttons Used for Playback Playing Back Immediately Checking Recorded Scene Press in the recording pause statusPress Press once during playback Searching for Scene You Want to Play Back Searching for an Image You Wish to View Search and slow playback speedsDuring playback of scene, hold down or Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback When the image you want appears, press to start playback On-Screen Information During Playback Switching On-screen Information Display On or Off Display Thumbnails Using Disc NavigationStructure of Data Recorded on This DVD Camcorder Functions Available with Disc Navigation Create and Edit Play List Editing Scenes To terminate Disc Navigation First Screen when Disc Navigation is ActivatedStarting Disc Navigation 100 101 Buttons used for operating Disc Navigation Select is being highlighted Press the Enter button Selecting Scenes from a Specific Day Selecting Program102 Press once to choose Program, and then press Scene No 103 Press while the thumbnail display screen is being displayed Selecting a SceneSelecting Multiple Scenes Together 104 105 Selecting Scenes using Menu Screen Select a scene, and then press the Enter button or Playing Back Selected Scenes using Disc NavigationPlaying Back Scenes Repeatedly Repeat Play 106 107 Playing Back Only Stills Slide Play 108 Deleting Scenes using Menu Screen Select a scene and press the Delete button Playing Back by Skipping Scenes SkipReleasing Skip 109 Setting or Releasing Skip using Menu Screen Choose Skip or Cancel skip, and then press the Enter button110 111 Attaching Title 112 Tips 113 Adding Special Effects 114Press or to choose in or OUT 115 Dividing Movies 116For the scene before dividing it 117 Combining Multiple Scenes 118 Displaying Information using Disc Navigation Creating New Play List 119Add Play List is being highlighted Press the Enter button 120 Adding Scenes to Play List Choose Play List, Edit, and then press the Enter button 121 Select the desired play list and press the Enter button Selecting Play List To Be Played or Edited122 Playing back play list Attaching Title to Play List 123Editing play list 124 Deleting Play List 125 Trouble Messages 126 High, and reading or writ 127 128 129 130 Switching Operating Sound On or Off 131 Releasing Power Save/Changing Off Time 132 Changing Display Format of Date and Time 133 Initializing All Settings to Defaults System Reset List of setting items134 Checking Remaining Free Space on DVD- RAM Disc 135Capacity is being highlighted Press the Enter button 136 Initializing DVD-RAM Disc Choose Yes and press the Enter but- ton 137 138 Updating Control Information 139 Recording image from other AV devicesTransferring data to PC 140 Connecting to a TVViewing on TV Screen Viewing on TV Screen 141 Switching On-Screen Information Off Connecting to Other AV Device Recording Image from Other AV Devices142 Start to record on this DVD camcorder Recording Image From Other Camcorder or AV Device143 Turn on the connected device, and start Playback of picture 144 Information when Displaying Externally Input Image Changing Method for Recording Stills 145Reviewing still recording format PCs with DVD-RAM drive, DVD-ROM drive When using the PC connection softwareTransferring Data to PC 146 147 Connecting to PC 148Display in information LCD monitor 149 TroubleshootingMajor specifications Introduction to optional accessories 150 CleaningCleaning LCD screen and lens Do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD camcorder case 151 Copy Error 152 Disc Access 153 Troubleshooting Navigation 154 155 156 On TV screen Correctly? Jacks. Check 157 LINE? 158 159 160 161 Major Specifications 162 Specifications of DZ-ACP1 AC Adapter/Charger 163 Index On-screen information 164 Storage capacity 165 166 Dial Toll Free Introduction to Optional Accessories Power Supplies167 To Order in the United States By Phone168 169 170