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Hitachi DZMV580A instruction manual Digital Media Division, Service Direct 1-800-HITACHI

Models: DZMV580A DZMV550A

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Instruction Manual

DZ-MV550A
DZ-MV580A
DZ-MV550A	DZ-MV580A

HITACHI CANADA LTD.

DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION

2495 Meadowpine Blvd. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3

CANADA

Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244)

English

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Hitachi DZMV580A, DZMV550A instruction manual Digital Media Division, Meadowpine Blvd. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3

Contents

Digital Media Division Service Direct 1-800-HITACHIMeadowpine Blvd. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3 Precautions For Your SafetyIdentifications of caution marks English Operating instructions should be read before Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet areVideo product is operated. Follow all operating Near or over a radiator or heat register. This videoUSE Liquid crystal display LCD and viewfinder Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with careHold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impactDo not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner Be careful of ambient temperatureHeat on surface of product Screen on connected TVBe careful of moisture condensation Card Access indicator ACCESS/PC indicatorSuggestions and Restrictions Recorded contents cannot be compensated forMake a trial recording CopyrightAbout This Manual Read This FirstYou can immediately play back desired recorded scenes P.107 IntroductionYou can easily print without PC P.120 Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie P.126Original DVD being Create original DVDs on PC P.152Created Table of Contents Disc Navigation Advanced TechniquesScene Subsidiary Information Connecting to PCModel DZ-RM3W Checking Provided AccessoriesNames of Parts Viewfinder P Diopter control P ACCESS/PC indicator P , 49Disc Eject button P Disc insertion block PStop/cancel button P , 58 Reset button PFull Auto button P Focus button PREC Connect a power supply P Try to Record and Play Back using Disc Video and PhotoClose the cover of disc insertion block 2Gently open the cover until it stopsEnglish Only photos can be recorded on card Try to Record and Play Back using Card PhotoStart recording P 1Open the LCD monitor P Available Discs Discs and CardsMedia Function DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc Usable discs and logos ShapeFinalizing DVD-R disc Information on DVD-R DiscDVD-RAM 2.6 GB Ver DVD+R CD-ROMHandling Discs Using discsStoring discs Available Cards SwitchHandling card Common cautions for disc and cardRecordable Time of Movie Video Storage Capacity on Disc or CardRecordable Stills Photos on Disc Number of recordable stills on one side of disc Up toSize and Quality of Photos Recordable Stills Photos on CardHolding DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/RecorderAttaching Lens CAP Attaching Shoulder StrapBe sure to pass through the 2 slots Video camera/recorder, to protect the lensRemoving Battery from Remote Control Inserting Battery Into Remote ControlWhile pushing the battery stopper, slide the battery out While pushing battery stopper Battery stopperViewing Subject Through Viewfinder Using Remote ControlPull out the viewfinder Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen Range where the LCD monitor can be movedClosing LCD Monitor Setting Date and Time Date display format Example of display Changing Display Format of Date and TimePlug the power cable into AC outlet Charging BatteryPower Charge indicators IndicatorReference for time required to charge battery at approx C Battery charged statusAttaching Battery to DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER Removing BatteryLCD monitor When usingEfficient USE of Battery Battery Remaining Level IndicatorBattery life Power save and discharge of batteryUsing DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER with AC ADAPTER/CHARGER Inserting Disc Inserting and Removing DiscIdentifying recording/playback sides of disc Recording/playback side is opposite to the printed labelWhen recording on This DVD video Camera/recorder When using brand-new DVD-R discWhen recording data from PC Gently open the cover until it stops Removing DiscInserting and Removing Card Turning DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER on and OFF Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/RecorderSet to Nphoto Set to OvideoPressing REC Recording MovieRecording Stills Press the BLC button during recording Compensating for BacklightBacklight correction icon will appear Backlight correction iconInformation Display During Recording On-Screen InformationSee the next page for details Recording mode P , 50 Lpcm Switching the information display modeScreen Display Description Symbol Display when recording an image of yourselfZooming Lens hood Conversion lens Remove Attach Macro RecordingVideo camera/recorder Playing Back Playing BackSearch Playback of Movie Playback from Start of Disc or CardFrame ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW Playback of Movie When using card When using discSkip Playback of Movie Playing Back StillsSpecifying the point to view Jumping to Specified Point GO toInformation Display During Playback On-Screen Information DisplayHow to interpret the menu screen Checking Flow of Quick ModeT u p Record Functions Setup Flow of Quick Mode When Recording MovieDate Setup Initial SetupNo photo can be recorded on DVD-R disc Flow of Quick Mode When Recording Photo DiscQu a l i t y Flow of Quick Mode When Recording Photo CardENT ER Scene Flow of Quick Mode with DVD-RAM DiscDisc Flow of Quick Mode with DVD-R DiscOthers Flow of Quick Mode with Card Focusing During Recording Manually Focusing SubjectFocusing range Manual Focus iconLight Emits strongGlass with Water droplets Dirt on it Exposure indicator Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded ExposureFunction When setting Reference Using Full Auto FunctionBacklight Compensation Focus Auto Exposure Program AE White balanceSetting On-screen Manner Setting Video Flash for DZ-MV580AEmitting light Unusable on DZ-MV550ATo external microphone jack Using External MicrophoneViewing on TV Screen Connecting to a TVViewing on TV Screen Playing Back DVD-RAM Disc Playback on DVD Video Recorder/PlayerPlaying Back DVD-R Disc Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD Holder HOW to Remove DiscRelease Levers Side a mark Do not open more thanDisc Cleaning When the Hinge of Round DVD Holder Comes OFFReplacing Disc in Round DVD Holder Open marks Side a mark side or Label surfaceRecording Dubbing Images from Other Video Device Recording Dubbing ImagesEnglish Relay adapters Recording Dubbing Images from Other Video CamerasTo AV input Output jack AV/S input/output cable providedCable provided Recording Dubbing Images on Other Video DevicesMenu screen for setting Checking Flow of Normal Display ModeSp o r t s G . ZoomFlow of Normal Display Mode Tilt down Tilt up Press the Menu button Tilt to right Press aSee page 89 for how to set Setting Up Camera FunctionsBefore You Begin Mode Setting content On-screen Adjusting Color White BalanceWhite balance set using the Set option will be Setting white balance manuallyChecking EIS On or Off Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer EISReducing Wind Noise During Recording MIC.FILTER Choose the desired option, and then press ButtonMode icon Setting to Wide TV Screen Mode 169 ModeOff specified On specified Aspect ratio Display on LCD monitor screenEnglish Switching Movie Quality Video Mode Setting Up Record FunctionsChoose the option you want, and then press Button Switching Quality of Still Image QualityRecording Details of setting Switching External Input Recording Method Photo InputReceiving Image from Another Device Input Source Choose LINE, and then press the AbuttonSelf-timer recording SELF-TIMER100 Setting ON-SCREEN Display Output on or OFF OSD OutputChoose On or Off, and press the a button Setting Brightness of LCD Screen Brightness LCD SetupChoose Brightness on LCD Setup menu Screen, and then press Brightness Adjustment bar will appear on the screenSwitching Operating Sound on or OFF Beep Initial Settings102 Turning Record LED on or OFF Record LED 103Changing Display Language Language OffSetting items have now been reset to defaults Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults Reset104 105 Using Disc NavigationStarting or Terminating Disc Navigation Number of all scenes 106Current page position*4 Bar graph107 When playback endsPlaying Back from Disc Navigation Screen Playing back stillsSelecting Multiple Scenes 108Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together Cursor Bar graph Status of scenes109 Available function Disc or card used Contents ReferenceFunctions Available with Disc Navigation When using DVD-R disc When using DVD-RAM discWhen using card 110111 SceneDeleting Scenes Delete 112 Editing using submenuChanging Images for Thumbnails Edit Thumbnail 113Playing Back by Skipping Scenes Edit Skip 114Releasing Skip Arranging Order of Scenes Edit MoveDirecting Scenes Effectively Edit Fade 115Fade and then press Fade Set screenCombining Multiple Scenes Edit Combine 116Combine and then Combine ScenesDividing Movies Edit Divide 117Divide and then press Divide SceneCopying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card Copy 118Copy to card Copy will appear Choose YES, and thenLocking Scenes on Card Lock 119To unlock the scene Lock Set screenDesignating Scenes to be Printed Dpof 120Dpof Set screen Number of prints121 Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen SelectDeselecting selected scenes Deselecting scenes one by oneWhen using disc Displaying Information Using Menu Screen DetailWhen using card 122Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date Switch What is PROGRAM?Program 123124 Input mode Palette for selecting charactersPlaying Back Program Play Changing Title of Program TitleCharacters available for entering title 125Play List What is Play LIST?126 Creating NEW Play List Create127 Switching to Display of Each Play List SwitchEditing on play list Playing Back a Play List PlayAdding Scenes to Play List Editing Play List 128129 Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play ListDeleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play List Press the Disc Navigation button Press the Abutton130 Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play ListScreen of the play list to Be editedArranging Order of Scenes Move 131Move Scenes Move will appearChanging Title of Play List Title 132Deleting Play List Delete Go To When End is specified133 TOP END134 Disc or Card ManagementVerifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card Capacity Protecting Disc from Writing Protect DiscInitializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card Format DISC. Format Card 135Message for 136Proceeding will appear Finalizing DVD-R Disc Finalize Disc 137138 OthersDisplaying Movies or Stills Independently Category Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly Repeat PlaySlide Show Continuous Playback of Stills 139140 Following are Available When Connecting to PCOriginal disc Application used Original disc Written media Application usedLanguages compatible with each software program 141Original disc Written disc Application used Contents on Provided CD-ROM DVD-MovieAlbumSE 143Requirements of available PC MyDVD UDF driver DVD-RAM driverDisplaying Installer Screen Installing Software144 145 Installing USB DriverWith Windows XP With Windows 2000/Me/98 Second Edition146 Installing UDF Driver DVD-RAM DriverClick Next 147 Check the displayed contents, and then click NextConfirmClick 148 Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSEIf you do not wish to change the folder name, click Next 149 150 Installing MyDVDContact the following for information on MyDVD 151Phone You will need to perform customer registrationProgram Export Screen Click 152Cannot be created on MyDVD depending on the version 153Uninstalling USB Driver Uninstalling Software154 With Windows 98 Second Edition/Me155 After uninstalling software, be sure to restart the PCDeleting Other Applications With Windows 2000 Professional/XP156 Camera Accessories Introduction to Optional AccessoriesPower Supply 157Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens Cleaning158 159 Changing Setting of Demonstration160 Terminology161 162 163 No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation Check the FollowingOperation 164Check 6 No image in viewfinder Screen or in the viewfinderTrouble Messages Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference165 166 167 168 169 170 171 Power supplies TroubleshootingSymptom Cause and Correction Reference 172During recording 173Is input image copy-guarded? Output jack of this DVD video camera/recorder?During playback 174To the DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard. 175Image is unplayable 176 When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC177 178 Miscellaneous 179Or slight sound is heard Indicate a fault From mechanism Cyclically Not indicate a fault180 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder onList of setting items System ResetDefault Setting 181182 Major Specifications183 To Order in the Canada To Order in the United States184 By Phone185 IndexNumerics UDF2.01 format 186Laser pickup block SceneLicense Agreement 187