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DVD-RAM Discs

DVD-RAM Discs

What is DVD?

DVD stands for digital versatile disc: It is attracting the attention of computer and video game industry companies, since it can store high-quality data in bulk. At the same time, recording formats that were formerly different for each of image, sound and data are now unified, and it is expected that highly compatible, open multimedia will become feasible. Under these circumstances, the DVD Forum was started: no less than 200 companies worldwide participate in this Forum, accepting many re- quests from various fields; and they are proceeding with DVD standardization as the universal media of the next generation. Products conforming to this standard include various discs: DVD-Video that is spreading remarkably, DVD-ROM (read only) for com- puters, DVD-R (write once/read many), DVD-RAM (rewritable), etc. The diameter of all these discs is 12 cm, the same as for a CD.

DVD-RAM Standard

Most 12 cm DVD-RAM discs marketed as of third-quarter, 2000 conform to DVD- RAM Book 1.0; and storage per side is 2.6 GB. The DVD Forum settled on a plan for new Book 2.1 standard in 1999, stipulating a 12 cm disc with 4.7 GB storage per side, or an 8 cm disc with the same density and 1.4 GB storage per side. An 8 cm DVD-RAM disc conforming to this Book 2.1 standard is expected as the medium for digital recording because of its compactness and mass storage. It has been adopted to this DVD camcorder, a world first, as a home use DVD camcorder. (as of third- quarter, 2000)

DVD-RAM Standard Book		Book 2.1				Book 1.0
Diameter		12cm		8cm		12cm

Storage capacity	4.7	GB/side	1.4	GB/side	2.6	GB/side
	9.4	GB on both sides	2.8	GB on both sides	5.2	GB on both sides

Transfer rate		22.16 Mbps			11.08 Mbps
Laser used			650 nm red laser

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Hitachi DZMV100A instruction manual DVD-RAM Discs, What is DVD?, DVD-RAM Standard

Contents

DZ-MV100A Important Information For Your Safety Important 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 Movie 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 Turn power off Press the button while in the recording pause modePlaying It Back Start recordingPage Features of DVD camcorder About this text Checking provided accessoriesDVD-RAM discs Recording on DVD-RAM Disc Features of DVD CamcorderRecording Movie and Still Immediate Reviewing of Recorded Image Using 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 impact No sand or dust Be careful of ambient temperatureNo water or oil Heat on surface of product Do 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 drive 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 Compatible Devices and Future Movement DVD Video Recording StandardAvailable DVD-RAM Discs Examples of discs that cannot be used on this DVD camcorder Initializing formatting DVD-RAM Discs Handling DVD-RAM DiscAbout Stored Data Removing DVD-RAM Disc from Cartridge Release the lock pins of cartridgeRemoving the disc Replacing the disc in cartridge 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 Removing Battery Attaching Battery to DVD CamcorderBattery will discharge Camcorder, slide it downward until a click is heard Battery remaining level indicator Tips for Skillful Use of BatteryBe sure to use the specified battery DZ-BP16 or DZ-BP28 Battery life Store the battery in a dark, cool placeDisposing of the dead battery Using charge marker Power indicator on AC adapter/charger will light Using DVD Camcorder with AC Adapter/ Charger AC 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 stops 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 Turn the Select dial to adjust the screen brightness When the LCD screen is dimClosing LCD Monitor Press the LCD Bright button Information Display During Recording On-screen Information when Recording Switching the information display mode Display in Information LCDPress the Display button REC button Zoom leverProg AE button Exposure 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 Information on Still Recording and Various Functions When recording is finished, turn the DVD camcorder offRecording subject away from the center of screen Image quality Switching of program AE mode Setting Electronic FlashShutter speed Electronic flash 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 Playing back selected scenes using Disc Navigation Using Disc NavigationDeleting scenes using menu screen Trouble messages 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 Structure of Data Recorded on This DVD Camcorder Using Disc NavigationFunctions Available with Disc Navigation Display Thumbnails Create and Edit Play List Editing Scenes Starting Disc Navigation First Screen when Disc Navigation is Activated100 To terminate Disc Navigation 101 Buttons used for operating Disc Navigation 102 Selecting Scenes from a Specific Day Selecting ProgramPress once to choose Program, and then press Select is being highlighted Press the Enter button Scene No 103 Selecting Multiple Scenes Together Selecting a Scene104 Press while the thumbnail display screen is being displayed 105 Selecting Scenes using Menu Screen Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly Repeat Play Playing Back Selected Scenes using Disc Navigation106 Select a scene, and then press the Enter button or 107 Playing Back Only Stills Slide Play 108 Deleting Scenes using Menu Screen Releasing Skip Playing Back by Skipping Scenes Skip109 Select a scene and press the Delete button 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 121 122 Selecting Play List To Be Played or EditedPlaying back play list Select the desired play list and press the Enter button 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 Viewing on TV Screen Connecting to a TVViewing on TV Screen 140 141 Switching On-Screen Information Off Connecting to Other AV Device Recording Image from Other AV Devices142 143 Recording Image From Other Camcorder or AV DeviceTurn on the connected device, and start Playback of picture Start to record on this DVD camcorder 144 Information when Displaying Externally Input Image Changing Method for Recording Stills 145Reviewing still recording format Transferring Data to PC When using the PC connection software146 PCs with DVD-RAM drive, DVD-ROM drive 147 Connecting to PC 148Display in information LCD monitor Major specifications TroubleshootingIntroduction to optional accessories 149 Cleaning LCD screen and lens CleaningDo not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD camcorder case 150 151 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