Viewfinder p Battery Eject button p | Hitachi DZ-BX31A, DZMV750MA

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ACCESS/PC	PHOTO
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DISC
EJECT

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15	Viewfinder (p. 37)				21	BATTERY EJECT button (p. 41)
16	Diopter control (p. 37)					Press this button when removing the battery.
16	Diopter control (p. 37)
	To adjust the focus of image appearing in the				22	Battery attachment platform (p. 41)
	viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)				23	Record button (REC) (p. 50)
					23	Record button (REC) (p. 50)
17	ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 7, 50, 52)

Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC.

18 PHOTO button (p. 52)

19 DISC EJECT button (p. 46)

Press down and release this button to open the cover of disc insertion block.

24 LOCK switch (p. 51)

It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to L(to the upper position) to prevent the power switch in the “O” position from accidentally moving to “N”.

25 Power switch (p. 45)

26 Hand strap (p. 32)

20 Disc insertion block (p. 46)

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Hitachi DZ-BX31A Viewfinder p Battery Eject button p, Battery attachment platform p, Record button REC p, Lock switch p

Contents

Manual de instrucciones Mode d’emploi Identifications of caution marks For Your SafetyPrecautions English Important Safety Instructions 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 impact Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner Be careful of ambient temperatureHeat on surface of product Screen on connected TV Be careful of moisture condensation Suggestions and Restrictions Recorded contents cannot be compensated forMake a trial recording Copyright About This Manual Read This First Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie p IntroductionYou can immediately play back desired recorded scenes p Create original DVDs on PC p Table of Contents Disc Navigation Advanced Techniques Subsidiary Information Connecting to PC Model DZ-RM4W Checking Provided Accessories Names of Parts Red indicator will light during recording11 12 Infrared receiver for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only p Battery attachment platform p Viewfinder p Battery Eject button pACCESS/PC indicator p , 50 Lock switch p Card Access indicator p Speaker p Reset button pQuick Menu button p Focus button p REC Gently open the cover until it stops Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc Video and PhotoConnect a power supply p STOP/EXIT Only photos can be recorded on a card generally available Try Recording and Playing Back using Card Photo Press the Photo button all the way full press Media Function Discs and Cards Information on DVD-R Disc Available DiscsCm DVD-R disc provided Usable discs and logos DVD-Video +RW Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm CD-RDVD-R double-layered DVD-R 4.7 GB for Authoring Ver Disc Cleaning Using discsHandling Discs Storing discs Common Cautions for Disc and Card Available CardsHandling card Recordable Time of Movie Video Storage Capacity on Disc or CardRecordable Stills Photos on DVD-RAM Number of recordable stills on one side of disc For DZ-GX20MA Recordable Stills Photos on CardFor DZ-MV780MA For DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A Size and Quality of Photos Model Setting Camera input External input Holding DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder Attaching Lens CAP Attaching Shoulder Strap While pushing the battery holder, slide the battery out Inserting Battery Into Remote ControlRemoving Battery from Remote Control Using Remote Control Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen Range where the LCD monitor can be moved Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder Closing LCD Monitor Setting Date and Time Date display format Example of display Changing Display Format of Date and TimeDesired date display Format, and then press Charging Battery Setting Up the Battery Attaching Battery to DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER Battery charged statusRemoving Battery Charge status Charge indicator DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA DZ-BX31A With DZ-BP14S provided with DZ-GX20MA/DZ-BP14SW optional Efficient USE of Battery Battery Remaining Level IndicatorBattery life Power save and discharge of battery Using DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER with AC ADAPTER/CHARGER Set to OFF Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and OffSet to P Set to O Inserting Disc Inserting and Removing DiscIdentifying recording sides of disc Recording side is opposite to the printed label When recording data from PC When using brand-new DVD-RW/DVD-R discWhen recording on this DVD video camera/recorder Removing Disc Inserting and Removing Card Pressing REC again during Recording Movie English Recording Stills See the next page for details On-Screen InformationInformation Display During Recording Program AE only in movie recording mode p Disc/Card type Switching the information display mode Description Display when recording an image of yourselfScreen Choose the desired magnification, and then press the Abutton Zooming Macro Recording Before You Begin Playing BackPlaying Back Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on p Frame ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW Playback of Movie Playback from Start of Disc or CardSearch Playback of Movie When using card When using discSkip Playback of Movie Playing Back Stills Specifying the point to view Jumping to Specified Point GO to Information Display During Playback On-Screen Information Display Checking Flow of Quick Menu How to interpret the menu screen Press e Press f Press cor a Press dor C Operating Menu Date Setup Flow of Quick Menu When Recording MovieRecord Functions Setup Flow of Quick Menu When Recording Photo Disc Initial Setup No photo can be recorded on DVD-RW/DVD-R disc Flow of Quick Menu When Recording Photo Card Disc Navigation Functions Scene Flow of Quick Menu with DVD-RAM DiscDisc Others Flow of Quick Menu with DVD-RW Disc Flow of Quick Menu with DVD-R Disc Flow of Quick Menu with Card Focusing During Recording Manually Focusing SubjectFocusing range Press the zoom lever to T control side to English Compensating for Backlight Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded ExposurePress the BLC button during recording Backlight correction icon will appear Using External Microphone Optional Video Flash for DZ- GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only Setting On-screen display Manner of emitting lightBuilt-in Video Flash for DZ-GX20MA only Viewing on TV Screen Connecting to a TV Viewing on TV Screen Playing Back DVD-RAM/DVD-RW VR-mode Disc Playback on DVD Recorder/PlayerPlaying Back DVD-RW VF-mode/DVD-R Disc Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it back Recording Dubbing Images from Other Video Device Recording Dubbing Images English Recording Dubbing Images from Other Video Cameras Recording Dubbing Images on Other Video Devices Checking Flow of Normal Menu Menu screen for setting Flow of Normal Menu See page 65 for how to set Setting Up Camera Functions Designate it Recording Dark Subjects Using LCD Monitor LightPress the Menu button to end Setting Press the Menu button to end the setting Adjusting Color White BalanceMode Setting content On-screen display Press the Cbutton to End the setting 0 0 0 Setting white balance manually Recording Subject Using Large Magnification Digital Zoom Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer EISChecking EIS On or Off Reducing Wind Noise During Recording MIC.FILTER Switching Movie Quality Video Mode Setting Up Record FunctionsVideo Mode on Record Functions Setting to Wide TV Screen Mode 169 Mode English Receiving Image from Another Device Input Source Switching Quality of Still Image QualitySetting Content On-screen display Buttons to choose Photo Input on Record Functions Switching External Input Recording Method Photo InputRecording Details of setting On-screen display Format SELF-TIMER Choose On or Off, and press the a button Setting ON-SCREEN Display Output on or OFF OSD Output100 Setting Brightness of LCD Screen LCD Brightness LCD/EVF SetupSetting Brightness of Viewfinder EVF Brightness Press the Menu button to end the adjustment 102 Setting Color Density Color LevelAlways Displaying Image in Viewfinder Press the Menu button Switching Operating Sound on or OFF Beep Initial Settings103 Off Changing Display Language Language 104Turning Record LED on or OFF Record LED Wish to reset, use Dbutton to choose Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults ResetSetting items have Now been reset to defaults 105 Starting or Terminating Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation106 Fade-in p Fade-out p Lock p 107Icons to be displayed on thumbnail 108 When playback endsPlaying Back from Disc Navigation Screen Playing back photos Selecting Multiple Scenes 109Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together Cursor Bar graph Status of scenes Functions Available with Disc Navigation Available function Contents Reference110 When using DVD-RW VF-mode/DVD-R disc When using DVD-RAM/DVD-RW VR-mode disc111 Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu 112 When using card Deleting Scenes Edit Delete Scene113 114 Editing using submenu Dividing Movies Edit Divide 115Edit, Divide Divide Scene Arranging Order of Scenes Edit Move 116Combining Multiple Scenes Edit Combine Directing Scenes Effectively Effect Fade 117Effect, Fade Fade Set screen Playing Back by Skipping Scenes Effect Skip 118Releasing Skip Effect, Skip, Changing Images for Thumbnails Effect Thumbnail 119Thumbnail screen will Appear If you are sure You want to change Thumbnail Copy will appear Choose YES, and then 120Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card Copy Locking Scenes on Card Lock 121To unlock the scene Scene menu screen 122 Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen SelectDeselecting selected scenes Deselecting scenes one by one 123 Displaying Information Using Menu Screen Detail Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date Switch What is PROGRAM?Program Recorded on September Changing Title of Program Title 125Playing Back Program Play Characters available for entering title 126After entering the title Choose Enter Play List What is Play LIST?127 Creating NEW Play List Create 128 Switching to Display of Each Play List SwitchEditing on play list Playing Back a Play List Play Adding Scenes to Play List Editing Play List 129 130 Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play ListDeleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play List Will appear 131 Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play ListYou can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen Play list in lower row Arranging Order of Scenes Move 132 Deleting Play List Delete 133Changing Title of Play List Title TOP END Go To134 Initializing Disc or Card Format DISC. Format Card Disc or Card Management135 Protecting Disc from Writing Protect Disc 136Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card Capacity Choose Protect Disc 137 Disc Update Control InfoUpdating Control Information of DVD-RAM/DVD-RW VR-mode Message for Finalizing DVD-RW/DVD-R Disc Finalize Disc 138 139 OthersDisplaying Movies or Stills Independently Category Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly Repeat Play Slide Show Continuous Playback of Stills 140 141 Following are Available When Connecting to PCOriginal disc Application used Original disc Written media Application used Original disc Written disc Application used 142Languages compatible with each software program To Copy Still Data on PC Contents on Provided CD-ROM DVD-MovieAlbumSE 144DVDfunSTUDIO UDF driver DVD-RAM driver Displaying Installer Screen Installing Software145 No software is provided with DZ-BX31A Click Install. Installation will start Installing Software146 Choose your TV broadcast system, and then click Next 147 If you do not wish to change the folder name, click Next 148Click Next 149 Click the Start button to start export 150Folder in which the exported file will be stored Recordable time on 151 Inserting 3D Title Images 152 If no image appears on DVD-MovieAlbumSE 153 154 155 Capturing Scenes on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW VR-MODE Into PC 156To capture in DVD-VR format Capturing in DVD-VR format Click the Start button 157To capture in MPEG2 file format 158 DVD-MovieAlbumSE HDD Mode 159 Reusing a Recorded DVD-RW 160 Uninstalling Software For Mac Introduction to Video Editing Software161 Camera Accessories Introduction to Optional AccessoriesPower Supply 162 Removing and Replacing FROM/IN Round DVD Holder Removing Disc from Its Package163 Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens Cleaning164 Removing Disc from Cartridge Press the Menu button Choose Initial Setup Changing Setting of Demonstration165 Demo Mode, 166 Terminology 167 168 169 No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation Check the Following Operation 170Check 6 No image in viewfinder Screen or in the viewfinder 171 Message Cause & Troubleshooting ReferenceTrouble Messages Photos 172 Check Disc 173 END of Disc 174 No Disc 175 Unformat Disc 176 177 Power supplies TroubleshootingSymptom Cause and Correction Reference 178 During recording 179 During playback Symptom Cause and Correction180 181 182 When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC 183 Miscellaneous 184 List of setting items System ResetDefault Setting 185 186 Major Specifications 187 188 To Order in the Canada To Order in the United States189 By Phone Numerics Index190 191 License Agreement 192Article 1 Grant of License Article 2 Copyrights Article 3 Other Rights and Limitations Only Warranty Limitations Days Labor Carry-in Year Parts Except Battery Hitachi Or mail this portion to the following address Canada AUX Valid Video Product Model No. / N de modèle Serial No. / N de série Mississauga on L5N 6C3