On-Screen Information

Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording and playback.

Information Display During Recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electronic image stabilizer (EIS) (only in movie recording mode)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No display : EIS OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: EIS ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program AE (only in movie recording mode)

Recording

mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No display

: Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Movie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Sports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External flash [when Video Flash

 

 

 

: Still (with DVD-

: Portrait

 

 

 

 

 

 

(sold separately) is attached] (only in

 

 

 

: Spotlight

 

 

 

 

 

 

still recording mode)

 

 

 

 

 

RAM disc only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: External input still

: Sand & Snow

 

 

 

 

 

 

No display : Emits light automatically

 

 

 

 

 

(field) (with DVD-

: Low Light

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Always emits light

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAM disc only)

White balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: No light emission

 

 

 

: External input still

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No display : Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(frame) (with DVD-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self-timer (only in still recording mode)

 

 

 

 

 

WB

 

 

: Hold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAM disc only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No display : Self-timer OFF

 

 

 

 

 

M

anual focus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No display:Autofocus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Self-timer ON (count is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MF

:Manual focus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from 10 seconds)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LINE IN : AV input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S LINE IN : S-VIDEO input

When operating zoom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ope

rating status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC : During recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: During recording pause

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(When digital zoom is 48)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No display***

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movie recording time

(When digital zoom is 240)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(only in movie recording mode)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(only in movie recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mode)

 

Exposure correction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining speace on disc*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REM XX MIN : Remaining record-

Disc type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

able minutes during

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

movie recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

: DVD-RAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REM XX** : Number of remain-

 

 

 

 

 

 

: DVD-R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ing recordable still

 

 

 

 

 

 

: DVD-RAM (write-protected)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

images during still

 

 

 

 

 

 

: DVD-R (write-protected)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining battery level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

camera/recorder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(full charge)

 

 

 

 

 

 

: DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD video camera/recorder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No display****

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movie recording

mode

(only when using

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(low remaining charge)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XTRA : Highest quality

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current date/time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-RAM disc)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LPCM : Highest audio quality (only when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brightness of LCD screen/Volume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

using DVD-R disc)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B R I G H T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINE

: High quality

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Brightness of LCD screen

English

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STD

: Standard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V O L U M E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Volume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warning message

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*No remaining time will be displayed with a write-protected disc or finalized DVD-R disc.

**The displayed number of recordable stills is for reference: The decreasing number may not be correct, depend- ing on recording condition (not displayed with a DVD-R disc).

***When no disc is in the DVD video camera/recorder, or disc has not yet been initialized, write-protected disc or disc with no remaining space has been inserted.

****Will not appear when a disc that cannot be used in this DVD video camera/recorder is inserted.

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Hitachi DZMV270A instruction manual On-Screen Information, Information Display During Recording

DZMV270A specifications

The Hitachi DZMV270A is a versatile and compact camcorder designed for a user-friendly experience while delivering high-quality video recordings. Launched as part of Hitachi's efforts to make video capture more accessible, this camcorder is loaded with features that cater to both beginners and experienced users alike.

One of the standout characteristics of the DZMV270A is its recording capability. It supports a maximum resolution of 720p, allowing users to capture crisp and detailed videos. With its built-in 30GB hard drive, the device offers ample storage space for recording hours of footage without the need for external media. This feature makes it ideal for family gatherings, vacations, or any event where memories need to be preserved.

The DZMV270A also incorporates an advanced image stabilization technology known as the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS). This technology significantly reduces the effects of camera shake, ensuring smooth and steady videos even when filming on the move. It's particularly beneficial for capturing dynamic events such as sports or family outings.

In addition to its recording capabilities, the DZMV270A features a 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen. This intuitive interface enables users to easily navigate through settings, review footage, and compose shots with precision. The screen is also useful for accessing the camcorder’s various modes, such as the Night mode, which enhances low-light performance, allowing users to shoot in dimly lit environments without sacrificing quality.

Audio quality is also an important consideration, and the DZMV270A excels with its built-in microphone that captures clear sound, enhancing the overall viewing experience. For those who want to create more dynamic content, the camcorder supports various connectivity options, including USB and AV output, making it easy to connect to TVs or edit videos on a computer.

Durability is another critical feature of the Hitachi DZMV270A, with a robust build that ensures it can withstand regular use. It’s lightweight and easy to carry, making it a suitable choice for users on the go.

In conclusion, the Hitachi DZMV270A combines user-friendly design with essential technologies, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to document their life in high quality. Whether it’s for casual use or more serious applications, the DZMV270A provides a reliable solution for video capture.