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Hitachi DZMV100A Features of DVD camcorder, About this text Checking provided accessories

Models: DZMV100A

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Before You Begin

Features of DVD camcorder	18
Cautions when using	20
Cautions when storing	24
Suggestions and restrictions	25
About this text	25
Checking provided accessories	26
Names of parts	29
DVD-RAM discs	33

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Hitachi DZMV100A instruction manual Features of DVD camcorder, About this text Checking provided accessories, DVD-RAM discs

Contents

DZ-MV100A Important Information For Your SafetyImportant Information Important Safeguards Important Safeguards USE Important Safety Instructions for AC ADAPTER/CHARGER Connecting to Your Personal Computer Connecting to a TV and Viewing Playback PicturesRead This First Recording MovieRead This First Contents 129 Making a Trial Recording Trial Record and Play BackNecessary Devices Insert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge Set the current date and time see p Turn the DVD camcorder onTurn power off Press the button while in the recording pause modePlaying It Back Start recordingPage DVD-RAM discs Features of DVD camcorderAbout this text Checking provided accessories Recording on DVD-RAM Disc Features of DVD CamcorderRecording Movie and Still Immediate Reviewing of Recorded ImageUsing with Various Devices Liquid Crystal Display and viewfinder Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with careHold the DVD camcorder correctly Do not subject the DVD camcorder to impactNo sand or dust Be careful of ambient temperatureNo water or oil Heat on surface of productDo not use the DVD camcorder near ultrasonic humidifier Do not use the DVD camcorder near corrosive gasDo not expose the DVD camcorder to insecticide Do not look into the inside of DVD-RAM driveDo not wipe the DVD camcorder case with benzene or thinner Be careful when removing the DVD-RAM discThis could cause malfunctions Suggestions and Restrictions ROM Checking Provided AccessoriesAttaching Ferrite Cores Attaching Lens Cap Attaching Shoulder StrapNames of Parts Before You Begin Access indicator Recording Mode Disc Navigation Menu Delete Shift Digital Zoom DVD-RAM Standard What is DVD?DVD-RAM Discs Compatible Devices and Future Movement DVD Video Recording StandardAvailable DVD-RAM Discs Examples of discs that cannot be used on this DVD camcorderAbout Stored Data Initializing formatting DVD-RAM DiscsHandling DVD-RAM Disc Removing DVD-RAM Disc from Cartridge Release the lock pins of cartridgeRemoving the disc Replacing the disc in cartridgeDVD-RAM Discs Restarts recording Write-protect tabsDirt or fingerprints adheres to the disc Setups Charging Battery Setting Up the BatteryDZ-BP16 Attach the battery to the AC adapter/chargerRemoving Battery Attaching Battery to DVD CamcorderBattery will discharge Camcorder, slide it downward until a click is heardBe sure to use the specified battery DZ-BP16 or DZ-BP28 Battery remaining level indicatorTips for Skillful Use of Battery Battery life Store the battery in a dark, cool placeDisposing of the dead battery Using charge markerPower indicator on AC adapter/charger will light Using DVD Camcorder with AC Adapter/ ChargerAC Plug Adapter not supplied Inserting DVD-RAM disc Setting Up the DVD CamcorderMake sure that the DVD camcorder is turned off Gently open the cover by hand until it stopsInsert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge into Push down the Power switch to turn the DVD camcorder onGently open the cover until it stops Press down the Power switch to turn the DVD camcorder offRemoving DVD-RAM Disc Remove the DVD-RAM disc Number of recordable stills on DVD-RAM disc DVD-RAM disc storage capacityRecordable time of movies on DVD-RAM disc Setting Date and Time If the display is correct, press the Select dial Charging the built-in batteryTo set the time to match the time signal Setting Up the Infrared Remote Control Using the Infrared Remote Control Page Recording Holding DVD Camcorder Adjust the hand strap to best fit your handBasic Handling of DVD Camcorder If the image is blurred Turning DVD Camcorder OnViewing Subject through Viewfinder Press the Open button to open the LCD monitor Opening LCD MonitorLCD monitor movable range Turn the Select dial to adjust the screen brightness When the LCD screen is dimClosing LCD Monitor Press the LCD Bright buttonInformation Display During Recording On-screen Information when RecordingPress the Display button Switching the information display modeDisplay in Information LCD REC button Zoom leverProg AE button Exposure buttonFocusing range Focusing When Recording MovieRecording Movie Make sure that the recording mode is set toZooming Power save and discharge of batteryPress the Menu button in the recording pause status Switching Digital Zoom OffMenu 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 modePress the Menu button to switch off the menu screen Using the Electronic Image StabilizerPress the Focus button in the record- ing pause status Manually Focusing Subject during Movie RecordingChecking EIS on or OFF Slide the Zoom lever to T control side To zoom in on subject Macro RecordingRecording an Image of Yourself See the description on self-timer on pSwitching Movie Quality Mode Press the Exposure button in the re- cording pause status Adjusting Exposure ManuallyChecking movie quality mode White Balance AUTO/HOLD Recording Sound with External Microphone Checking white balance modeReducing Wind Noise Picked Up by Microphone Checking microphone filter settingPress the Photo button all the way Recording StillsInformation on Still Recording and Various Functions When recording is finished, turn the DVD camcorder offRecording subject away from the center of screen Image qualitySwitching of program AE mode Setting Electronic FlashShutter speed Electronic flashUse the Select dial to choose Camera Setup and then Flash Interval Recording Recording Functions Particular to StillPress the Photo button Interval recording will start Use the Select dial to choose REC Setup and then SELF. /INTPress the Photo button again to terminate interval recording Self-Timer RecordingPress the Photo button shutter Manually Focusing Subject during Still RecordingTip Playing back selected scenes using Disc Navigation Using Disc NavigationDeleting scenes using menu screen Trouble messagesButtons Used for Playback Playing BackPress Immediately Checking Recorded ScenePress in the recording pause status Press once during playback Searching for Scene You Want to Play BackDuring playback of scene, hold down or Searching for an Image You Wish to ViewSearch and slow playback speeds Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback When the image you want appears, press to start playbackOn-Screen Information During Playback Switching On-screen Information Display On or OffStructure of Data Recorded on This DVD Camcorder Using Disc NavigationFunctions Available with Disc Navigation Display ThumbnailsCreate and Edit Play List Editing ScenesStarting Disc Navigation First Screen when Disc Navigation is Activated100 To terminate Disc Navigation101 Buttons used for operating Disc Navigation102 Selecting Scenes from a Specific Day Selecting ProgramPress once to choose Program, and then press Select is being highlighted Press the Enter buttonScene No 103Selecting Multiple Scenes Together Selecting a Scene104 Press while the thumbnail display screen is being displayed105 Selecting Scenes using Menu ScreenPlaying Back Scenes Repeatedly Repeat Play Playing Back Selected Scenes using Disc Navigation106 Select a scene, and then press the Enter button or107 Playing Back Only Stills Slide Play108 Deleting Scenes using Menu ScreenReleasing Skip Playing Back by Skipping Scenes Skip109 Select a scene and press the Delete button110 Setting or Releasing Skip using Menu ScreenChoose Skip or Cancel skip, and then press the Enter button 111 Attaching Title112 Tips 113Press or to choose in or OUT Adding Special Effects114 115 For the scene before dividing it Dividing Movies116 117 Combining Multiple Scenes118 Displaying Information using Disc NavigationAdd Play List is being highlighted Press the Enter button Creating New Play List119 120 Adding Scenes to Play ListChoose Play List, Edit, and then press the Enter button 121122 Selecting Play List To Be Played or EditedPlaying back play list Select the desired play list and press the Enter buttonEditing play list Attaching Title to Play List123 124 Deleting Play List125 Trouble Messages126 High, and reading or writ 127128 129 130 Switching Operating Sound On or Off131 Releasing Power Save/Changing Off Time132 Changing Display Format of Date and Time133 Initializing All Settings to Defaults134 System ResetList of setting items Capacity is being highlighted Press the Enter button Checking Remaining Free Space on DVD- RAM Disc135 136 Initializing DVD-RAM DiscChoose Yes and press the Enter but- ton 137138 Updating Control InformationTransferring data to PC 139Recording image from other AV devices Viewing on TV Screen Connecting to a TVViewing on TV Screen 140141 Switching On-Screen Information Off142 Connecting to Other AV DeviceRecording Image from Other AV Devices 143 Recording Image From Other Camcorder or AV DeviceTurn on the connected device, and start Playback of picture Start to record on this DVD camcorder144 Information when Displaying Externally Input ImageReviewing still recording format Changing Method for Recording Stills145 Transferring Data to PC When using the PC connection software146 PCs with DVD-RAM drive, DVD-ROM drive147 Display in information LCD monitor Connecting to PC148 Major specifications TroubleshootingIntroduction to optional accessories 149Cleaning LCD screen and lens CleaningDo not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD camcorder case 150151 Copy Error152 Disc Access153 TroubleshootingNavigation 154155 156 On TV screen Correctly? Jacks. Check 157LINE? 158159 160 161 Major Specifications162 Specifications of DZ-ACP1 AC Adapter/Charger163 IndexOn-screen information 164Storage capacity 165166 Dial Toll Free167 Introduction to Optional AccessoriesPower Supplies 168 To Order in the United StatesBy Phone 169 170