Hitachi DZMV550A, DZMV580A instruction manual Recording Stills

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Recording Stills

Note:

Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card.

ACCESS/PC	CARD
indicator	ACCESS
	indicator

Power switch

1 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.

When using DVD-RAM disc:

Set the power switch to “NPHOTO”. When using card:

Set the power switch to “PPHOTO”.

After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation:

2 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD).

3 Press the REC button.

The DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses on the subject at the center of screen (when auto focus is selected).

The screen will be black, and then the recorded still will be displayed. When the “m” mark appears, you can proceed with the next recording; while “DISC ACCESS” or “CARD ACCESS” is being displayed, you cannot proceed with the next recording.

4 Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off.

Turn power off only after message “DISC ACCESS” disappears.

Note:

•See “SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS” on page 30 for details of photos on card.

•See “Check 2” on page 163 if recording photos is not possible.

•Shake of the DVD video camera/recorder may cause blur in recorded image.

•When holding the DVD video camera/recorder for recording, grasp it securely with both hands.

•When recording with higher zoom magnification, it is recommended that you secure the DVD video camera/ recorder on a tripod.

•Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on card.

•With DZ-MV580A, the range of screen in which recording is possible will be different for movie and still.

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