DVD Video Recording Standard | Hitachi DZMV100A guide

chapter 1_Before You Begin

DVD Video Recording Standard

This DVD camcorder conforms to the DVD video recording standard. The DVD video recording standard refers to the unified standard for video recording using a rewritable DVD disc such as DVD-RAM, stipulated at the DVD Forum in 1999: Functions such as real-time video writing, additional video writing, editing, etc. have been standard- ized, based on the standard of read-only DVD-Video.

Compatible Devices and Future Movement

Since the DVD-RAM disc used in this DVD camcorder conforms to the newest stan- dards of DVD-RAM Book 2.1 and DVD video recording, it cannot be used with most DVD players and DVD-RAM drives available on the market as of third-quarter 2000. However, some DVD players and some DVD drives to be marketed in the future will comply with playback and reading/writing of discs with these standards.

Available DVD-RAM Discs

There are two types of DVD-RAM disc: for video camera and for PCs. Be sure to use 8 cm DVD-RAM discs (1.4 GB on one side, 2.8 GB on both sides) noted for video camera use (for AV) with this DVD camcorder.

Most discs for video camera use (for AV) can be removed from their cartridges for recording. Some discs for PC, however, cannot be removed from their cartridges, and some can be removed but recording cannot be made on them. For details, read the instruction sheet provided with discs or consult the disc maker.

Examples of discs that cannot be used on this DVD camcorder:

8cm DVD-RAM discs for PC, CD, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, MO, MD, iD, floppy disks, etc.

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Hitachi DZMV100A DVD Video Recording Standard, Compatible Devices and Future Movement, Available DVD-RAM Discs

Contents

DZ-MV100A For Your Safety Important Information Important Information Important Safeguards Important Safeguards USE Important Safety Instructions for AC ADAPTER/CHARGER Read This First Connecting to a TV and Viewing Playback PicturesConnecting to Your Personal Computer Recording Movie Read This First Contents 129 Necessary Devices Trial Record and Play BackMaking a Trial Recording Insert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge Turn the DVD camcorder on Set the current date and time see p Playing It Back Press the button while in the recording pause modeTurn power off Start recordingPage About this text Checking provided accessories Features of DVD camcorderDVD-RAM discs Recording Movie and Still Features of DVD CamcorderRecording on DVD-RAM Disc Immediate Reviewing of Recorded Image Using with Various Devices Hold the DVD camcorder correctly Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with careLiquid Crystal Display and viewfinder Do not subject the DVD camcorder to impact No water or oil Be careful of ambient temperatureNo sand or dust Heat on surface of product Do not expose the DVD camcorder to insecticide Do not use the DVD camcorder near corrosive gasDo not use the DVD camcorder near ultrasonic humidifier Do not look into the inside of DVD-RAM drive Be careful when removing the DVD-RAM disc Do not wipe the DVD camcorder case with benzene or thinner This could cause malfunctions Suggestions and Restrictions Checking Provided Accessories ROM Attaching Ferrite Cores Attaching Shoulder Strap Attaching Lens Cap Names of Parts Before You Begin Access indicator Recording Mode Disc Navigation Menu Delete Shift Digital Zoom DVD-RAM Discs What is DVD?DVD-RAM Standard Available DVD-RAM Discs DVD Video Recording StandardCompatible Devices and Future Movement Examples of discs that cannot be used on this DVD camcorder Handling DVD-RAM Disc Initializing formatting DVD-RAM DiscsAbout Stored Data Removing the disc Release the lock pins of cartridgeRemoving DVD-RAM Disc from Cartridge Replacing the disc in cartridge DVD-RAM Discs Dirt or fingerprints adheres to the disc Write-protect tabsRestarts recording Setups Setting Up the Battery Charging Battery Attach the battery to the AC adapter/charger DZ-BP16 Battery will discharge Attaching Battery to DVD CamcorderRemoving Battery Camcorder, slide it downward until a click is heard Tips for Skillful Use of Battery Battery remaining level indicatorBe sure to use the specified battery DZ-BP16 or DZ-BP28 Disposing of the dead battery Store the battery in a dark, cool placeBattery life Using charge marker Using DVD Camcorder with AC Adapter/ Charger Power indicator on AC adapter/charger will light AC Plug Adapter not supplied Make sure that the DVD camcorder is turned off Setting Up the DVD CamcorderInserting DVD-RAM disc Gently open the cover by hand until it stops Push down the Power switch to turn the DVD camcorder on Insert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge into Removing DVD-RAM Disc Press down the Power switch to turn the DVD camcorder offGently open the cover until it stops Remove the DVD-RAM disc Recordable time of movies on DVD-RAM disc DVD-RAM disc storage capacityNumber of recordable stills on DVD-RAM disc Setting Date and Time To set the time to match the time signal Charging the built-in batteryIf the display is correct, press the Select dial Setting Up the Infrared Remote Control Using the Infrared Remote Control Page Recording Basic Handling of DVD Camcorder Adjust the hand strap to best fit your handHolding DVD Camcorder Viewing Subject through Viewfinder Turning DVD Camcorder OnIf the image is blurred LCD monitor movable range Opening LCD MonitorPress the Open button to open the LCD monitor Closing LCD Monitor When the LCD screen is dimTurn the Select dial to adjust the screen brightness Press the LCD Bright button On-screen Information when Recording Information Display During Recording Display in Information LCD Switching the information display modePress the Display button Prog AE button Zoom leverREC button Exposure button Focusing When Recording Movie Focusing range Make sure that the recording mode is set to Recording Movie Power save and discharge of battery Zooming Switching Digital Zoom Off Press the Menu button in the recording pause status Menu screen for setting camera functions will appear Press the Menu button Useful Functions during Recording of Movie Switching shooting mode Press the Prog AE button in recording pause status Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer Press the Menu button to switch off the menu screen Checking EIS on or OFF Manually Focusing Subject during Movie RecordingPress the Focus button in the record- ing pause status Macro Recording Slide the Zoom lever to T control side To zoom in on subject See the description on self-timer on p Recording an Image of Yourself Switching Movie Quality Mode Checking movie quality mode Adjusting Exposure ManuallyPress the Exposure button in the re- cording pause status White Balance AUTO/HOLD Checking white balance mode Recording Sound with External Microphone Checking microphone filter setting Reducing Wind Noise Picked Up by Microphone Recording Stills Press the Photo button all the way Recording subject away from the center of screen When recording is finished, turn the DVD camcorder offInformation on Still Recording and Various Functions Image quality Shutter speed Setting Electronic FlashSwitching of program AE mode Electronic flash Use the Select dial to choose Camera Setup and then Flash Recording Functions Particular to Still Interval Recording Use the Select dial to choose REC Setup and then SELF. /INT Press the Photo button Interval recording will start Self-Timer Recording Press the Photo button again to terminate interval recording Manually Focusing Subject during Still Recording Press the Photo button shutter Tip Deleting scenes using menu screen Using Disc NavigationPlaying back selected scenes using Disc Navigation Trouble messages Playing Back Buttons Used for Playback Press in the recording pause status Immediately Checking Recorded ScenePress Searching for Scene You Want to Play Back Press once during playback Search and slow playback speeds Searching for an Image You Wish to ViewDuring playback of scene, hold down or When the image you want appears, press to start playback Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback Switching On-screen Information Display On or Off On-Screen Information During Playback Functions Available with Disc Navigation Using Disc NavigationStructure of Data Recorded on This DVD Camcorder Display Thumbnails Editing Scenes Create and Edit Play List 100 First Screen when Disc Navigation is ActivatedStarting Disc Navigation To terminate Disc Navigation Buttons used for operating Disc Navigation 101 Press once to choose Program, and then press Selecting Scenes from a Specific Day Selecting Program102 Select is being highlighted Press the Enter button 103 Scene No 104 Selecting a SceneSelecting Multiple Scenes Together Press while the thumbnail display screen is being displayed Selecting Scenes using Menu Screen 105 106 Playing Back Selected Scenes using Disc NavigationPlaying Back Scenes Repeatedly Repeat Play Select a scene, and then press the Enter button or Playing Back Only Stills Slide Play 107 Deleting Scenes using Menu Screen 108 109 Playing Back by Skipping Scenes SkipReleasing Skip Select a scene and press the Delete button Choose Skip or Cancel skip, and then press the Enter button Setting or Releasing Skip using Menu Screen110 Attaching Title 111 112 113 Tips 114 Adding Special EffectsPress or to choose in or OUT 115 116 Dividing MoviesFor the scene before dividing it Combining Multiple Scenes 117 Displaying Information using Disc Navigation 118 119 Creating New Play ListAdd Play List is being highlighted Press the Enter button Adding Scenes to Play List 120 121 Choose Play List, Edit, and then press the Enter button Playing back play list Selecting Play List To Be Played or Edited122 Select the desired play list and press the Enter button 123 Attaching Title to Play ListEditing play list Deleting Play List 124 Trouble Messages 125 126 127 High, and reading or writ 128 129 Switching Operating Sound On or Off 130 Releasing Power Save/Changing Off Time 131 Changing Display Format of Date and Time 132 Initializing All Settings to Defaults 133 List of setting items System Reset134 135 Checking Remaining Free Space on DVD- RAM DiscCapacity is being highlighted Press the Enter button Initializing DVD-RAM Disc 136 137 Choose Yes and press the Enter but- ton Updating Control Information 138 Recording image from other AV devices 139Transferring data to PC Viewing on TV Screen Connecting to a TVViewing on TV Screen 140 Switching On-Screen Information Off 141 Recording Image from Other AV Devices Connecting to Other AV Device142 Turn on the connected device, and start Playback of picture Recording Image From Other Camcorder or AV Device143 Start to record on this DVD camcorder Information when Displaying Externally Input Image 144 145 Changing Method for Recording StillsReviewing still recording format 146 When using the PC connection softwareTransferring Data to PC PCs with DVD-RAM drive, DVD-ROM drive 147 148 Connecting to PCDisplay in information LCD monitor Introduction to optional accessories TroubleshootingMajor specifications 149 Do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD camcorder case CleaningCleaning LCD screen and lens 150 Copy Error 151 Disc Access 152 Troubleshooting 153 154 Navigation 155 156 157 On TV screen Correctly? Jacks. Check 158 LINE? 159 160 Major Specifications 161 Specifications of DZ-ACP1 AC Adapter/Charger 162 Index 163 164 On-screen information 165 Storage capacity Dial Toll Free 166 Power Supplies Introduction to Optional Accessories167 By Phone To Order in the United States168 169 170