Hitachi DZ-HS300A User Manual

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Page 1 - DZ-HS303A/DZ-HS300A

DZ-HS303A/DZ-HS300AInstruction manualTo obtain the best performance and ensure years oftrouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completel

Page 2 - Important Information

English10CLEANINGBe sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder.●Cleaning LCD screen and camera lensUse dry,

Page 3

English1001<ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Press the MENU button.3 Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to

Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

English1011<DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button, and then press the MENU button.2 Display the edit

Page 5 - Cautions When Using

English1021<DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen.1 Press the DIS

Page 6

English1031<ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE)1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Press the MENU button.3 Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to choose “Selec

Page 7

English1041<CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/

Page 8 - ACCESS/PC

English1051<>2/3Go ToFrom the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene, and playback will start from that point.MOV

Page 9 - Suggestions and Restrictions

English1061<PROTECTIONYou can protect the HDD and a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) in order to prevent recorded images from being erased or edited by mis

Page 10 - (Recording one scene

English1071<UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF HDD/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.)Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder ha

Page 11 - Read This First

English108<>2/FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW (FINALIZE DVD)If you want to play back a DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded/dubbed on this DVD video camera/recorde

Page 12 - About This Manual

English109>/ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALIZED DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW (UNFINALIZE DVD)You can unfinalize the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW finalized on this

Page 13 - Introduction

English11DISC CLEANINGUse the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown in the figure. Do not wipe the d

Page 14 - Table of Contents

English110Others1DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY)If you insert a DVD-RAM that includes photos recorded on a DVD video camera/recor

Page 15 - Disc Navigation

English1111<>2/PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3 DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE)If you connect the DVD video camera/recorder with a disc recorded in wid

Page 16

English1121<>2/3Viewing on TV ScreenConnecting to a TVCONNECTING TO A TVUse the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camer

Page 17 - Checking Provided Accessories

English1131<>2/3VIEWING ON TV SCREEN1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to “VCR” whichever applicable Video input.Refer to the TV instru

Page 18 - Names of Parts

English1141<>2/Playback on DVD Recorder/PlayerPLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE)You can use a DVD recorder or DVD player that conforms to DVD

Page 19

English1151<>2/3Recording (Dubbing) ImagesRECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE (for DZ-HS303A only)You can record (dub) images fro

Page 20

English1161 Set the input source on the DVD video camera/recorder to “LINE (L IN)”.Switch the input referring to “Input Source” on (p. 67).Choose “S L

Page 21 - NAVIGATION

English117RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICESYou can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder, on other video d

Page 22 - Demonstration Function

English1181<>2/3Connecting to PCSoftware ProvidedYou can utilize on PC the videos and photos recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using

Page 23 - ATTACHING LENS CAP

English119Requirements of available PC[When using Windows]• OS: Windows® 2000 Professional SP3 or higher, XP Home Edition/XP Professional* The provide

Page 24 - ●Using remote Control

English12About This Manual●Displays in this manualUnderstand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on

Page 25 - HDD/DVD/Cards

English120Installing Software[When using Windows]1 Turn the PC on.If you have been using the PC, terminate all running software programs.2 Insert the

Page 26 - NOTES ON FINALIZATION

English1217 Choosing video system:The screen for setting the video system will appear, and then click “Next”.8 Executing installation:The setups for i

Page 27 - CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD

English122[When using Macintosh]1 Turn the Macintosh on, and insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of Macintosh.2 Double-click the DVDCAM3H

Page 28 - Preparations for Power Supply

English123Connecting to PC via PC Connection CableUse the provided PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC as shown below.N

Page 29 - Setting Up the Battery

English124When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, the DVD video camera/recorder will be recognized as a drive. The drive will appear on s

Page 30 - REMOVING BATTERY

English125●When removing disc[When using Windows]Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to choose the drive icon of DVD video camera/recorder.→ Right-cli

Page 31

English126BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION (UNPLUGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE)/CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH[When using Windows]1 Before unplugging the PC c

Page 32 - EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY

English127Using SoftwareSee page 132 when using Macintosh.[When using Windows]USING IMAGEMIXER 3ImageMixer 3 allows you to capture the images recorded

Page 33 - Set to “DVD”:

English1285 The screen for choosing the device to be imported will appear: Choose “Hitachi DVDCAM (HDD)” when the power switch is set to “HDD”, “Hitac

Page 34 - 1 Pull out the viewfinder

English129CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON HDD/DISCYou can use the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder to create a disc that c

Page 35

English13Introduction●Recording is possible on both HDD and DVD: In FINE mode, recording for up to 3 hours is possible on HDD; up to 30 minutes on DVD

Page 36 - Initial Settings

English1305 On the “Importing Device” screen, choose “Hitachi DVDCAM (HDD)” when the power switch is set to “HDD”; and “Hitachi DVDCAM” when the power

Page 37 - 2 If you are sure that you

English1317 Click “Authoring” and create a DVD-Video menu.Clicking “Authoring” will display the editing screen of DVD-Video menu. The video file previ

Page 38 - 2 Use the d/c buttons

English132[When using Macintosh]USING PIXE VRF BROWSER EX AND IMAGEMIXER VCD/DVD2Pixe VRF Browser EX allows you to import the images on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW

Page 39 - 1 Press the MENU

English1333 Select the video file to be imported and save it.The scenes recorded on HDD, disc will appear. Select the scene to be imported into Macint

Page 40

English1346 Creating a DVD-Video menu:Then edit the DVD-Video menu: You can set up the menu style, change the thumbnail to be displayed, and add a men

Page 41 - When recording data from PC:

English135Viewing Images recorded on Disc using PC●Playing back DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RWYou can use the DVD playback software on your PC/Macintosh t

Page 42

English136Uninstalling Software[When using Windows]Use “Control Panel” to open “Add or Remove Applications”, choose the application to be uninstalled

Page 43 - Basic Techniques

English137Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/recorder to PCUse the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder when connecting it

Page 44

English138Subsidiary InformationIntroduction to Optional AccessoriesCAMERA ACCESSORIESVideo flash (DZ-FLH3)*1 (p. 59)Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)*2 (

Page 45

English139Trouble MessagesA message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If a message appears, refer to the following tab

Page 46 - On-Screen Information

English14Table of ContentsImportant Information...2For Your Safety...

Page 47

English140Cannot combine scene of multiple programs. Create PlayList first, and then combine scenes.Scenes in different programs (different recording

Page 48

English141Card error has occurred.• The card terminals may be dirty: Wipe off dirt, and try the card again, or use another card.• Data other than stil

Page 49

English142DVD error has occurred. Formatting is not complete.The disc may be dirty.Remove the disc and wipe off fingerprints, dust, etc. before reusin

Page 50

English143DVD-R*, Input Source cannot be changed.Once a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R has been recorded in the 16:9 mode, the input source will not be change

Page 51 - Checking Flow of Menu

English144HDD error has occurred.Restart.HDD error probably occurred during editing of video file.Turn off this DVD video camera/recorder, and then co

Page 52 - ●Flow of Full Menu

English145*1• This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognized immediately after it

Page 53

English146TroubleshootingCheck to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD video camera/re

Page 54

English147During recordingPower cannot be turned off.Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press the RESET button of DVD video camer

Page 55 - Manually Focusing Subject

English148During playbackAn error message for repair appears.Perform repair following the instructions on screen. Repair is possible when the DVD vide

Page 56

English149When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PCPhotos on card cannot be played back.This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image

Page 57

English15Setting Up Camera Functions...60SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)...

Page 58 - 1 Press the FULL AUTO button

English150Transfer of images stops.Connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another USB terminal of PC. If your PC is a desktop type, it is recommende

Page 59 - 3 Press the MENU

English151MiscellaneousSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pageNo DVD video camera/recorder operation.Is a fully charged battery attached?Is the DVD

Page 60 - Setting Up Camera Functions

English152Disc cover cannot be closed.Is disc correctly inserted?Was disc inserted from wrong direction?Remove the disc and then reinsert it.40Connect

Page 61 - 4 Open the LCD

English153System ResetIf the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD video camera/recorder may recover to

Page 62

English154*1 “100x” will appear on DZ-HS300A.*2 Not displayed on DZ-HS300A.• Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted.Major S

Page 63

English155Recording mode Movie (with sound)Still (with SD memory card)Maximum recordable timeHDD Approx. 110 minutes (XTRA)Approx. 180 minutes (FINE)A

Page 64 - Setting Up Record Functions

English156STORAGE CAPACITY OF HDD/DVD/CARDRecordable Time On HDDRecordable Time On DiscMovie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when record

Page 65

English157RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARDFor DZ-HS303AFor DZ-HS300AWith external input (DZ-HS303A)(The numbers of recordable stills above are only

Page 66

English158To Order in the United StatesBY PHONETo Order in the CanadaTO ORDER ACCESSORIES(Canada only)BY PHONEPOUR COMMANDER DESACCESSOIRES(Canada seu

Page 67

English159IndexNumerics16:9 ... 658 cm bare disc ...

Page 68 - SELF-TIMER

English16FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW (FINALIZE DVD)... 108ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALIZED DVD-RW (VF-MOD

Page 69

English160Linear PCM ...155Lock ...92LOC

Page 70 - Using External Microphone

English161Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROMThis Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the

Page 71

U.S.A. ONLYNOT VALID IN CANADAHITACHIWarranty LimitationsThe Limited Warranty provided by Hitachi does not cover: Retain your sales receipt for warra

Page 72 - 001/ 014All Progra

U.S.A. ONLYNOT VALID IN CANADAHITACHI• DVD Products• VCR Products• CAMCORDER Products• AC ADAPTER CHARGERConditions of Hitachi Limited WarrantyLIMITE

Page 73 - 3 Press the A button

REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ON-LINE ATHITACHI.COM/TVOR MAIL IN TO ADDRESS ON THIS CARD.HITACHIModel No.Serial No.Customer NameDate of purchaseCustomer Addre

Page 74 - 2 Press the C button

Register your product on-line at hitachi.com/tvor mail this portion to the following addressAttn:Warranty DepartmentHitachi America, Ltd., Home Electr

Page 76

VIDEO PRODUCTYOURWARRANTYPRODUIT VIDÉOVOTREGARANTIEHITACHI CANADA LTDDIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION1-2495 Meadowpine Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3 CANAD

Page 77 - 2 Choose the option

IMPORTANTREGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ON-LINE AT:WWW.HITACHI.CAIMPORTANTENREGISTREZ VOTRE PRODUIT EN-LIGNE À:WWW. HITACHI.CA“In order to allow Hitachi to bet

Page 78

Register yourproduct on-line atHitachi.ca or mailto the address onthis card.Enregistrez votreproduit en ligne àHitachi.ca ou parla poste àl’adresse in

Page 79 - SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES

English17Checking Provided AccessoriesMake sure that you have all the following accessories in package:Battery (model DZ-BP14S):For DZ-HS303A only.Por

Page 80

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION900 Hitachi WayChula Vista, CA 91914-3556Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244)http://www.hitac

Page 81

English18Names of Parts1 Flash (for DZ-HS303A only) (p. 59)2 Light receiving sensor(for DZ-HS303A only)This sensor controls the amount of light to be

Page 82 - ●When using card

English1915 Viewfinder (p. 34)16 Diopter control (p. 34)To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)17 SLEEP/R

Page 83

English2Important InformationFor Your SafetyThe power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected.

Page 84 - SELECT DUBBING)

English2028 FULL AUTO button (p. 58)To switch the DVD video camera /recorder to full automatic.29 FOCUS button (p. 55)To switch between manual focus a

Page 85

English2145 PHOTO button (p. 44)46 REC button (p. 43)47 MENU button (p. 35, 51, 86)48 SELECT button (p. 79, 93)49 Reverse search button (p. 75)50 DEL

Page 86 - ●Editing using submenu

English22SetupsThis section explains preparations for recording – setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery.Demonstration FunctionThis DVD

Page 87

English23ATTACHING LENS CAP1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap.2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment ho

Page 88

English24REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL1 While pushing the battery holder, slide the battery out.Warning:• KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN A

Page 89 - ●Releasing Skip

English25HDD/DVD/CardsThe following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and the functio

Page 90

English26HDD, DISCSNote:•This DVD video camera/recorder can use only the 8-cm bare discs not packed in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round

Page 91

English27EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER• CD• CD-R• CD-RW• CD-ROM• DVD-ROM• DVD-Video• DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Auth

Page 92 - ●To unlock the scene

English28Preparations for Power SupplyUSING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGERIt is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to

Page 93 - 5 Choose “Start →

English29Setting Up the BatteryThe DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-HS303A or DZ-BP07PW battery provided with DZ-HS300A has not been charged at purch

Page 94 - 5 Press the C button to quit

English3Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 Professional, and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Intel®, Pent

Page 95 - 4 Select the program to

English30●Battery charged statusYou can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger:Note:See “Troubl

Page 96

English31●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.)See the following table as a reference for how long th

Page 97

English32BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATORWhen the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears in the

Page 98 - WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?

English33Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and OffWhile holding down the gray button at the right of power switch, set the switch according to each

Page 99 - ●Editing on play list

English34Viewing ImagesVIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREENIf you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen.1 Open the LCD

Page 100

English351<>2/3Setting Date and TimeSet the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly.The f

Page 101

English361<>2/3Initial SettingsPress the MENU button, and then use f/e/d/c/A buttons to display the “Initial Setup” menu screen. See page 51 for

Page 102

English37RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 153)). (Note, howev

Page 103 - ENTER RETURN

English381<>2/3LCD/EVF SetupADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS)1 Press the MENU button, use the

Page 104 - DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)

English39ADJUSTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL)You can adjust the color density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder.1 Press the MENU button, use t

Page 105 - 1<>/3

English4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIn addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safet

Page 106

English401<>2/Inserting and Removing Disc1Set the power switch to “DVD” or “OFF” .When the power switch is set to “HDD” or “SD”, the cover of di

Page 107 - Before You Begin

English41Note:•If the cover of disc insertion block is open, the ACCESS/PC indicator will blink when an image is displayed on the LCD monitor screen:

Page 108 - 4 Choose “YES”, and then

English423Inserting and Removing Card1Open the LCD monitor.2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off.3 Open the cover of card insertion block.4 Inserti

Page 109

43EnglishBasic TechniquesThis section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder.1<&

Page 110 - 1<>2/

English443Recording StillsNote:Recording of still images is possible on card.1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at su

Page 111

English45 1<>2/3Swift Restart of Recording (SLEEP/RESTART button)If you press the SLEEP/RESTART button while in the recording pause status inste

Page 112 - Viewing on TV Screen

English461<>2/3On-Screen InformationVarious types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording.INFORMATION

Page 113

English471. Recording mode (p. 43, 44, 68)2. Program AE (only in movie recording mode) (p. 60)3. White balance (p. 61)4. Electronic image stabilizer (

Page 114

English4815.HDD, DVD/Card type16.Movie recording quality (only in movie recording mode) (p. 64)Still recording quality (only in still recording mode)

Page 115 - Recording (Dubbing) Images

English49●Switching the information display modeYou can switch the display mode of on-screen information:Press the DISPLAY button.The full and minimum

Page 116 - 3 Press the REC button

English5Cautions on HDDSave the data recorded on HDD:• To back up the data recorded on HDD, save it on a DVD. It is also recommended that you use this

Page 117 - Ye ll ow

English50●Interpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen facing the same direction as the lensNote:• If the LCD screen is set facin

Page 118 - Connecting to PC

English51Checking Flow of MenuThe following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder:• Full Menu: To display all men

Page 119 - Requirements of available PC

English52●Flow of Full Menu The shaded menu item can also be set using the Quick Menu.Refer to page indicated for details of each function.Camera Fun

Page 120 - [When using Windows]

English531<>2/3ZoomingIf you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T” control side with Dig. Zoom specified, the digital zoom will be activate

Page 121 - 8 Executing installation:

English54RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECTUse the tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens with the following filter

Page 122 - [When using Macintosh]

English551<>2/3Manually Focusing SubjectThe DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manua

Page 123

English56Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 55):Objects not in the center of screenObjects that ar

Page 124 - ●Handling photos

English571<>2/3Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure)The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically.

Page 125 - ●When removing SD memory card

English581<>2/3Using Full Auto FunctionPressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions.1 Press the FULL AUTO button.“FULL

Page 126

English593Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303A only)When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-HS303A makes use

Page 127 - 3 Click “Edit new video”

English6Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder:• The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology. Among the total num

Page 128

English601<>2/3Setting Up Camera FunctionsSELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)This DVD video camera/recorder

Page 129 - 4 Setting up project

English61RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHTWhen Program AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subjec

Page 130

English621 Press the MENU button, use the f/e/d/c buttons to choose “White Bal.” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A but

Page 131

English63USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS)When you use zoom (see page 53) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in

Page 132

English64Setting Up Record Functions1<>2/SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)Choose the movie quality from “XTRA”, “FINE”, “STD”.1 Press the MEN

Page 133

English651<>2/SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE)When viewing recorded images later on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), specify wide

Page 134 - 8 Writing to disc:

English66An image recorded with “16:9 On” specified will appear as follows:Images recorded with “16:9 Off” specified will appear as follows:Note:• The

Page 135

English673SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY)You can switch the still recording quality.1 Press the MENU button, use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to c

Page 136 - Uninstalling Software

English683SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT)When “Input Source: LINE or S LINE” is specified, you can record stills of externally

Page 137

English691<>2/3SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV

Page 138 - Subsidiary Information

English7Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near corrosive gas:• If the DVD video camera/recorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust

Page 139 - Trouble Messages

English701<>2/Using External MicrophoneConnect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD video camer

Page 140 - Reference

71EnglishDisc Navigation1<>2/3Using Disc NavigationSTARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATIONDisc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded

Page 141

English72Disc Naviga tion screenIcons to be displayed on thumbnail:[ ... Fade-in (p. 88)] ... Fade-out (p. 88)

Page 142

English73PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select the desired scene.The selected

Page 143

English741<>2/3PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENEPlaying Back1 Press the A button in the recording pause status.The DVD video camera/recorder wi

Page 144

English751<>2/CAPTURING PHOTOYou can record an image displayed during playback of video as a photo on a card.1 Press the MENU button at a scene

Page 145

English761<>2/SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIEDuring playback, press the f or e button to locate the start of desired scene.Press e once:To skip to the fi

Page 146 - Troubleshooting

English771<>2/3JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)1 Press the MENU button during playback.2 Choose the option (point you want to go to), and then

Page 147 - During recording

English781<>2/3INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACKVarious types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewi

Page 148 - During playback

English79SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select the desired scene.3 Press the PHOTO/SELECT bu

Page 149 - 1/ 6Al l

English8Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking:• The ACCESS/PC or CAR

Page 150 - Symptom Cause and Correction

English80FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATIONThe Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations.Functions Available with Disc Nav

Page 151 - Miscellaneous

English81UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENUPress the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu

Page 152

English82●When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW●When using cardScene Select (p. 93) Start → Current (p. 93)Detail (p. 94) Current → End (p. 93)All (p.

Page 153 - System Reset

English83Dubbing on DVDYou can dub the images recorded on the HDD to a DVD.DUBBING ALL SCENES RECORDED ON HDD (DUBBING ALL)You can dub all scenes reco

Page 154 - Major Specifications

English84SELECTING SCENES RECORDED ON HDD AND DUBBING THEM (SCENE SELECT DUBBING)You can select desired scenes recorded on HDD and dub only those scen

Page 155

English85●List of dubbing possible/impossible●: Dubbing possible; —: Dubbing impossible* You cannot specify the combination of “VIDEO Mode: STD” and “

Page 156 - Recordable Time On Disc

English86●Editing using submenuPress the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (see page 85): The submenu will appear.Pressing the C butt

Page 157 - Size And Quality Of Photos

English871<COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT – COMBINE)If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of D

Page 158 - (1-800-448-2244)

English881<DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT – FADE)You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene.There are three types of special eff

Page 159

English891<PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT – SKIP)You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will

Page 160

English9Cautions When StoringDo not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time:• The

Page 161 - License Agreement

English901<CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT – THUMBNAIL)Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can

Page 162 - NOT VALID IN CANADA

English9113COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM TO CARD (COPY)1 Set the power switch to “DVD“.2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.3 Place the cursor on the scene

Page 163

English923LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK)You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake.1 Set the power sw

Page 164

English931<>2/3SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT)You can use this “Select” function to select consecutive scenes at one time.This funct

Page 165 - Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556

English941<>2/3DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL)You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording d

Page 166

English95ProgramWHAT IS “PROGRAM”?Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still.1<

Page 167 - DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION

English961<>2/PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY)You can play back only the selected program.1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Press the MENU button.

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English97Note:• If you wish to delete the letter for title, press the C button once: The input letter will be deleted. Holding down the C button will

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English981<Play ListWHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded

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English991<SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SELECT)Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected

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