Setting Up the DVD video camera/recorder | Hitachi DZMV200A specification

Setups

This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery pack.

Setting Up the DVD video camera/recorder

Holding DVD video camera/recorder

Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder up to the base of your thumb.

Put your hand in a po- sition where you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever.

Adjust the length of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/re- corder is stable when you press the REC but- ton with your thumb.

Note: Do not adjust the hand strap while holding

the DVD video camera/recorder: Doing this could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to fall and be damaged.

Attaching Shoulder Strap

Caution: Do not lift the DVD video camera/re- corder by holding the viewfinder or LCD moni- tor: If the viewfinder or LCD monitor comes off, the DVD video camera/recorder will fall.

Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.

Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments.

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Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.

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Hitachi DZMV200A Setting Up the DVD video camera/recorder, Holding DVD video camera/recorder, Attaching Shoulder Strap

Contents

DZ-MV230A For Your Safety PrecautionsIdentifications of caution marks English Important Safeguards USE Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter Read This First Quick IndexType of difference Table of Contents Deleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play List Using Disc Navigation Functions Available withStarting Disc Navigation and Interpreting Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu Program About joystick Notation of cancel buttonAbout This Manual Photographs in this manual Battery model DZ-BP14R Ac adapter model DZ-ACE1 Power cable Checking Provided Accessories # $ % Names of Parts ~ + = Lock switch p ? @ \ @ Screen display button Display Digital Zoom Viewing Demonstration Features of DVD video camera/recorder Versatile Functions AvailableCamera Functions Immediate Reviewing of Recorded Image Using with Various DevicesRecording on Disc Recording Movie and Still Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly Be careful of ambient temperatureHandle the liquid crystal display LCD with care Liquid Crystal Display and viewfinder Be careful of moisture condensation Be careful when removing the discDo not use the DVD video camera/ recorder near TV or radio Do not expose the DVD video camera/ recorder to insecticide CHARGE/ACCESS indicator Copyright Recorded contents cannot be com- pensated forSuggestions and Restrictions Make a trial recording Discs About Stored Data Removing and Replacing Disc from/in Cartridge or CaddyWith disc packed in cartridge Removing the disc Write-protect tabs With disc packed in caddy Removing the discReplacing the disc in cartridge Replacing the disc in caddy Number of recordable stills on DVD-RAM disc Disc Storage Capacity Setting Up the DVD video camera/recorder Holding DVD video camera/recorderAttaching Shoulder Strap Attaching Ferrite Cores Attaching Lens Cap Using Remote Control Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Setting Up the Battery Attaching Battery to DVD video camera/recorderRemoving Battery Battery pack charged status Charging Battery Time taken for charging the battery is as follows at 25 C Battery Remaining Level Indicator Handling the dead batteryUsing charge marker Using DVD video camera/recorder with AC Adapter Setting Date and Time Changing Display Format of Date and Time Inserting Disc How to set both-side recordable discHow to set one-side recordable disc Inserting and Ejecting Disc When using DVD-RAM disc When recording on this DVD video cam- era/recorderWhen recording data from PC Removing Disc Basic Handling of DVD video camera/recorder Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder OnOpening LCD Monitor LCD Screen Brightness Adjustment Closing LCD MonitorViewing Subject through Viewfinder Power save and discharge of battery Using External MicrophoneRecording Movie Setting Video Flash sold sepa- rately Recording StillsImage quality Playing Back Immediately Checking Recorded SceneSkip Playback Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback Search Playback Specifying the point to view Searching for Point You Wish to View by Specifying It Go To Zooming Macro Recording Focusing When Recording MovieFocusing range How to install conversion lens optional Manually Focusing Subject during Movie Recording Adjusting Exposure Manually Information Display During Recording On-Screen Information Display when recording an image of yourself Switching the information display mode Switching the information display Information Display During PlaybackMode Advanced Techniques Setting Up Camera Functions White Balance Auto/Hold Checking EIS On or Off Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS Switching Digital Zoom Off Switching Movie Quality Mode Setting Up Record Functions Usually select this option Quality Disc used ModeInput Selection Approx min Changing Method for Recording Stills Self-Timer Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off Initial Settings Switching Operating Sound On or OffSetting or Releasing Power Save Turning Record LED On or Off Changing Display LanguageRecording Initializing All Settings to Defaults Structure of Data Recorded On This DVD Video Camera/Recorder Before Using Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation Create and Edit Play List Starting Disc Navigation and Interpreting Navigation Screen CursorStatus of scenes Selecting Random Scenes When playback finishesPlaying Back Scenes Playback of still images with DVD-RAM disc only When using DVD-RAM disc When using DVD-R discUnderstanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu Playing Back Program Program Characters available for entering title Changing Title of Program Creating New Play List Play List Playing Back a Play List Switching Play List Switching to Display of Each Play List Adding Scenes to Play List Deleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play List Adding Scenes Using Menu Editing Play List Selecting Scenes Using Menu Editing Play List Deleting Scenes Using Menu Deleting Play List Changing Title of Play List Deleting Scenes Scene Adding Special Effects Fade Effect Out effect Dividing Movies Combining Multiple Scenes Arranging Order of Scenes Move Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen Playing Back by Skipping Scenes SkipReleasing Skip When using DVD-RAM disc Displaying Information Using Menu Screen Disc Management Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc CapacityInitializing DVD-RAM Disc Updating Control Information Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly Repeat Play When Repeat Play is set Viewing on TV Screen Connecting to a TV Viewing on TV Screen Recording Image from Other AV Devices Connecting to Other AV Device Recording Image from Other Camcorder or AV Device Icon displayed on PC will be CD-ROM in the following cases Following functions are not supportedAddition, take note of the following PC kit should include the follow- ing Using DZ-WINPC3W PC kitConditions for using DZ-WINPC3W PC kit Capturing Data for PC To PC connection terminal Using Disc on PC Making use of recorded still images with DVD-RAM disc onlyMaking use of recorded movies Cleaning Cleaning LCD screen and lensIf dust adheres to viewfinder lens Deselect Trouble Messages 100 101 102 Are you using DVD-R disc? You cannot record still im Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference Power supplies Troubleshooting PC? During recording During playback Change it to Camera mode Miscellaneous 107 108 List of setting items System Reset Major Specifications Camera Accessories Introduction to Optional Accessories By Phone To Order in the United States Index Power switch Play Switch TitleMenu button