Hitachi DZMV100E - EN PDF

DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
DZMV100E
Instruction manual
To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free
use, please read this instruction manual completely.
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Important Information
○ ○ ○ Your
For ○ ○ ○ ○ Safety
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
The POWER switch turns the DVD camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/
time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long
period of time, turn it off .
WARNING : To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose this unit to rain or moisture.
WARNING : To prevent fire or shock hazard, use the

recommended accessories only.
The DVD camera/recorder and AC CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK

adapter/charger have the following cau- OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
tion marks. OPEN.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
CAUTION SIDE.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER-
DO NOT OPEN. VICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING : To prevent risk of injury

Identifications of cau- or damage to your DVD camera/re-
tion marks corder and the AC adapter/charger, use
This symbol warns the user only the specified batteries and AC
that uninsulated voltage adapter/charger
within the unit may have sufficient mag- Batteries; DZ-BP16 and DZ-BP28. (The
nitude to cause electrical shock. There- DZ-BP16 is supplied with this
fore, it is dangerous to make any kind DVD camera/recorder.
of contact with any inside part of this unit. AC adapter/charger; DZ-ACP1
This symbol alerts the user CLASS 1

that important literature LASERPRODUCT
concerning the operation
and maintenance of this CAUTION
unit has been included. Therefore, it This product contains a laser diode
should be read carefully to avoid any of higher class than 1. To ensure con-
problems. tinued safety, do not remove any cov-
ers or attempt to gain access to the
inside of the product. Refer all ser-
vicing to qualified personnel.
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Important Information
WARNING : Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain cir-
cumstances, copy-right law may apply to private in-home videotaping of copyrighted
materials.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-
dential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by

the manufacturer void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks

of Microsoft Corporation.
Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby" and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. (C) 1992-2000 Dolby Laboratories Inc. All rights
reserved.
Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names
belonging to each company.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of
your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But,
safety is your responsibility too.
This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper
use of DVD camera/recorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully
before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future refer-
ence.
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INSTALLATION ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 5 Power Sources – This video prod-
uct should be operated only from the type
1 Read and Follow Instructions of power source indicated on the marking
— All the safety and operating instruc- label. If you are not sure of the type of
tions should be read before the video power supply to your home, consult your
product is operated. Follow all operating video dealer or local power company. For
and use instructions. video products intended to operate from
2 Retain Instructions – The safety battery power, or other sources, refer to
and operating instructions should be re- the operating instructions.
tained for future reference. 6 Overloading – Do not overload wall
3 Heed Warnings – Comply with all outlets and extension cables as this can
warnings on the video product and in the result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
operating instructions. Overloaded AC outlets and extension
cables are dangerous, and so are frayed
4 Polarized Plug – This video prod- power cables, damaged or cracked wire
uct is equipped with a polarized alternat- insulation and broken plugs. They may
ing – current line plug (a plug having one result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodi-
blade wider than the other). This plug cally examine the
will fit into the power outlet only one way. cord and have it re-
This is safety feature. If you are unable placed by your ser-
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try vice technician if ap-
reversing the plug. If the plug should still pearance indicates
fail to fit, contact your electrician to re- damage or deterio-
place your obsolete outlet. To prevent rated insulation.
electric shock do not use this polarized
plug with an extension cable, receptacle 7 Power – Cable Protection –
or other outlet unless the blades can be Power-supply cables should be routed so
fully inserted without blade exposure. If that they are not likely to be walked on or
you need an extension, use a polarized pinched by items placed upon or against
cable. them, paying particular attention to cables
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the appli-
ance.

Important Safeguards
8 Ventilation – Slots and openings tripod, bracket, or table recommended

in the cabinet are provided for ventilation by the manufacturer, or sold with the
to ensure reliable operation of the video video product. Any mounting of the prod-
product and to protect it from overheat- uct should follow the manufacturer’s in-
ing. These openings must not be blocked structions, and should use a mounting
or covered. The openings should never accessory recommended by the manu-
be blocked by placing the video product facturer.
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar sur-
12 An appliance and
face. This video product should never
cart combination should
be placed near or over a radiator or heat
be moved with care.
register. This video product should not
Quick stops, excessive
be placed in a built-in installation such as
force, and uneven sur-
a bookcase or rack unless proper venti-
faces may cause the appliance and cart
lation is provided or the video product
combination to overturn.
manufacturer’s instructions have been
followed. 13 Power Lines – An outside antenna
system should not be located in the vicin-
9 Attachments – Do not use attach-
ity of overhead power lines or other elec-
ments unless recommended by the video
tric light or power circuits, or where it can
product manufacturer as they may cause
fall into such power lines or circuits. When
hazards.
installing an outside antenna system, ex-
Caution: Maintain electrical safety. treme care should be taken to keep from
Powerline operated equipment or acces- touching or approaching such power lines
sories connected to this unit should bear or circuits as contact with them might be
the UL listing mark or CSA certification fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can
mark on the accessory itself and should be hazardous and should be left to a pro-
not have been modified so as to defeat fessional antenna installer.
the safety features. This will help avoid
any potential hazard from electric shock
or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified ser-
vice personnel.
10 Water and Moisture – Do not use
this video product near water -for ex-
ample, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet base-
ment, or near a swimming pool, and the
like.
11 Accessories – Do not place this
video product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The video prod-
uct may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the
appliance. Use only with a cart, stand,

Important Safeguards
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USE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ d. If the video product does not oper-
ate normally by following the operat-
14 Cleaning – Unplug this video prod- ing instructions. Adjust only those
uct from the wall outlet before cleaning. controls that are covered by the op-
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol erating instructions. Improper adjust-
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. ment of other controls may result in
15 Object and Liquid Entry – Never damage and will often require exten-
push objects of any kind into this video sive work by a qualified technician to
product through openings as they may restore the video product to its nor-
touch dangerous voltage points or short- mal operation.
out parts that could result in a fire or elec- e. If the video product has been
tric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind dropped or the cabinet has been
on the video product. damaged.
f. When the video product exhibits a
16 Lightning – For added protection
distinct change in performance – this
for this video product during a lightning
indicates a need for service!
storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it 19 Replacement Parts – When re-
from the wall outlet and disconnect the placement parts are required, have the
antenna or cable-system. This will pre- service technician verify that the replace-
vent damage to the video product due to ments he uses have the same safety char-
lightning and power-line surges. acteristics as the original parts. Use of
replacements specified by the video prod-
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ uct manufacturer can prevent fire, elec-
SERVICE tric shock or other hazards.
17 Servicing – Do not attempt to ser- 20 Safety Check – Upon completion
vice this video product yourself as open- of any service or repairs to this video
ing or removing covers may expose you product, ask the service technician to per-
to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
form safety checks recommended by the
Refer all servicing to qualified service per-
manufacturer to determine that the
sonnel.
video product is in safe operating condi-
18 Conditions Requiring Service – tion.
Unplug this video product from the wall 21 Heat – The product should be situ-
outlet and refer servicing to qualified ser- ated away from heat sources such as
vice personnel under the following con-
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
ditions.
products (including amplifiers) that pro-
a. When the power–supply cable or plug duce heat.
is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the video product.
c. If the video product has been ex-
posed to rain or water.

Read This First

Contents
Important Information ....................................................................... 2
For Your Safety ............................................................................................. 2
Important Safeguards .................................................................................. 4
Trial Record and Play Back ............................................................ 10
Before You Begin ............................................................................ 15

Features of DVD camera/recorder ............................................................. 16
Cautions when using ................................................................................. 18
Cautions when storing ............................................................................... 22
Suggestions and restrictions ...................................................................... 23
About this text ............................................................................................ 23
Checking provided accessories ................................................................. 24
Names of parts .......................................................................................... 27
DVD-RAM discs ......................................................................................... 31
Setups .............................................................................................. 37
Setting the battery ...................................................................................... 38
Using DVD camera/recorder with AC adapter/charger .............................. 43
Setting up the DVD camera/recorder ......................................................... 45
Setting date and time ................................................................................. 50
Setting up the infrared remote control ....................................................... 52
Using the infrared remote control .............................................................. 53
Recording ........................................................................................ 55
Basic handling of DVD camera/recorder ................................................... 56
Recording movie ........................................................................................ 64
Useful functions during recording of movie ................................................ 69
Recording stills .......................................................................................... 80
Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings ................. 89

Playing back .............................................................................................. 90
Using Disc Navigation ................................................................................ 96
Starting Disc Navigation ........................................................................ 98
Buttons used for operating Disc Navigation ........................................... 99
Selecting a Scene ................................................................................ 102
Playing back selected scenes using Disc Navigation .......................... 104
Deleting scenes using menu screen .................................................... 106
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Playing back by skipping scenes (Skip) ............................................... 107

Attaching title ....................................................................................... 109
Adding special effects .......................................................................... 112
Dividing movies .................................................................................... 114
Creating new play list ........................................................................... 117
Trouble messages ................................................................................... 123
DVD Camera/recorder Settings .................................................... 127

Switching operating sound on or off ........................................................ 128
Setting power save/changing off time ...................................................... 129
Changing display format of date and time ............................................... 130
Initializing all settings to defaults ............................................................. 131
System reset ............................................................................................ 132
Checking remaining free space on DVD-RAM disc ................................. 133
Initializing DVD-RAM disc ........................................................................ 134
Updating control information .................................................................... 136
Connecting DVD Camera/recorder to Other Devices ................ 137

Viewing on TV screen .............................................................................. 138
Transferring data to PC ........................................................................... 140
Subsidiary Information ................................................................. 143

Cleaning ................................................................................................... 144
Trouble messages ................................................................................... 145
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 147
Major specifications ................................................................................. 155
Index ........................................................................................................ 157
Introduction to optional accessories ........................................................ 161

Trial Record and Play Back
Power the DVD camera/recorder from AC outlet, make a trial recording and play it
back. For actual take, thoroughly read “Setups” and “Recording” to ensure correct
use of the DVD camera/recorder.
Caution
• Before beginning this manual, refer to “Checking Provided Accessories” on
page 24 and make sure that all accessories are provided in package.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Devices
Necessary ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
DVD AC adapter/ DC power cable Power cable 8 cm DVD-RAM

camera/recorder charger DZ-ACP1 disc
When using a battery pack, charge it or refferring to page 38.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○a○ Trial
Making ○ ○ ○ ○ Recording
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1. Make sure that the RECORDING MODE

switch is set to “[ ] movie”.
2. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the DVD camera/recorder.

2-1 Attach the terminal device of provided DC power cable to the battery at-
tachment platform on DVD camera/recorder.
Align the top of terminal device with the top of battery attachment plat-
form, and, while fitting it onto the DVD camera/recorder, slide it downward
until a click is heard.
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2-2 Insert the small plug of DC power cable into DC OUT jack of AC adapter/
charger.
2-3 Insert the power cable plug into the AC input jack (AC IN) of AC adapter/
charger.
2-4 Connect the plug on the other end of power cable to AC outlet.
DC power cable AC adapter/charger

DZ-ACP1
Power cable
2-3
To AC outlet
2-1 2-4
2-2
3. Insert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge.

3-1 Push down the EJECT button with the POWER switch OFF: The cover of
disc insertion block (hand strap) will open slightly.
3-2 Continue to open the cover by hand.
Disc guide
3-3 Insert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge into the
disc guide, so that the side of disc (A or B)
you want to record faces the hand strap (see
p. 28), with the cartridge shutter towards
the lens.
The cartridge will stop once midway, but
firmly push it in until it stops. Shutter
3-4 Push the section indicated "PUSH" on the

cover of disc insertion block (hand strap)
until a click is heard, to close the cover.
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4. Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.

While holding the button at the center of POWER
switch, press the switch down: The red indicator
of the button will light.
When power is turned on, an image will appear in
the viewfinder, and the DVD camera/recorder will
start to recognize the disc: After approximately
25 seconds, the DVD camera/recorder will en- POWER
ter the recording pause mode.
(The date is set to 1/1/2000 at the factory.)
Tip:
• To view subject image through the viewfinder, pull the viewfinder all the way
out, and adjust its angle as you desire: Fit your eye into the Eye cup, and then
use the diopter control to adjust focus (see p.57). Open the LCD monitor if you
want to check the image on the LCD screen.
5. Set the current date and time (see p. 50).

When the DVD camera/recorder is first turned
on, the date will be "January 1, 2000".
It is important to correctly set the date and time: If
recording is made with incorrect date and time,
the date and time of programs and scenes that
are described in "Using Disc Navigation" will not Cursor buttons
be correctly recorded. For details on setting,
refer to "Setting date and time" on page 50. ENTER button
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6. Start recording.
Press the REC button: Recording will start.
Pressing REC again will terminate recording and
set the DVD camera/recorder to the recording
pause mode.
REC
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Playing ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Press the button while in

the recording pause mode. 1
The DVD camera/recorder will enter the

playback mode, and the first image of
the movie you have recorded will play
back. 2
Tip:
• Disc Navigation (see p. 96) is
useful when you play back re-
corded images in full scale or wish
to edit them.
2. Stop playback.
Pressing the button will terminate playback and set the DVD camera/re-
corder to the recording pause mode.
3. Turn power off.

While holding button at the center of POWER
switch, press the switch down: The red indica-
tor of the button will go out. Wait a few seconds
until the indicator turns off.
Do not remove the battery pack or AC adapter/
charger from the DVD camera/recorder until the POWER
indicator at the center of POWER switch and

ACCESS indicator are completely off.
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Before You Begin
Features of DVD camera/recorder ...................................... 16

Cautions when using .......................................................... 18
Cautions when storing ....................................................... 22
Suggestions and restrictions ................................................ 23
About this text ................................................................... 23
Checking provided accessories ........................................... 24
Names of parts ................................................................. 27
DVD-RAM discs ................................................................. 31
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Features of DVD Camera/recorder
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Recording ○ ○ DVD-RAM
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Disc
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This DVD camera/recorder uses a DVD-RAM disc, the first in the world. The video
and audio are stored on an 8 cm DVD-RAM disc that is capable of holding approxi-
mately 2.8 GB data using both sides.
Using the DVD-RAM disc allows you to record without overwriting previous record-
ings, and to store your valuable recordings for as long as need be while retaining
clarity. With the DVD-RAM disc you can immediately access recording and playback,
in contrast to videotape that must be fast forwarded and rewound.
In addition, simply loading a disc into a PC, equipped with DVD-RAM drive and soft-
ware compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM, allows you to easily view the recorded image.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Movie
Recording ○ ○ ○ ○ ○and
○ ○ ○ ○Still
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
The DVD camera/recorder can record movies of events and sports, in the same
way as with conventional camera/recorders. The DVD camera/recorder can also
record stills as with a digital still camera. With the 1,160,000 pixel CCD, high-qual-
ity movies and stills can be recorded. In both recordings of movie and still, zooming
up to 48 times is possible using the 12 times optical zoom multiplied by the 4 times
digital zoom. Movies and stills can be recorded on the same disc, by simply switch-
ing the recording mode.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Reviewing
Immediate ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○of
○ ○ Recorded
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Image
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
You can check the movie or still recorded in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○in
Editing ○ ○Various
○ ○ ○ ○ ○Ways
○ ○ ○ ○on
○ ○DVD
○ ○ ○ Camera/recorder
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Alone
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
This DVD camera/recorder is provided with a useful editing/playback tool. Disc

Navigation allows you to easily attach a title or special video effect to the recorded
movie or still. With Disc Navigation, you can arrange the playback order and edit
multiple images to play them back continuously. You can create a simple movie on
this DVD camera/recorder alone, without inputting video to a PC for editing.
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Features of DVD Camera/recorder
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ with
Using ○ ○ ○ ○ Various
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Devices
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Connect this DVD camera/recorder to your TV and you can enjoy the playback
picture with your family and friends on the large TV screen; or connect it to a video
printer (generally available) to print the recorded image. You can also transfer the
recorded movies and stills to PC.
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Cautions When Using
Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:
• The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with any
force, hit it, or puncture it with a sharp object.
• If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in the display may occur. If uneven-
ness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD camera/recorder off, wait for a
while, and then turn it on again.
• Do not place the DVD camera/recorder with the open LCD screen down.
• Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD camera/recorder.
• Do not hold by the LCD monitor as this could cause a malfunction.
• Open the LCD monitor by 90º before changing its direction. If you attempt to
invert its direction before opening it completely, it could cause a malfunction.
• Do not disassemble the LCD monitor as this might cause a malfunction.
• When opening the LCD monitor, be careful that no water droplets adhere to the
monitor screen and that no water or dust enters the DVD camera/recorder as it
could cause a malfunction.
Liquid Crystal Display and viewfinder:

• The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel is made by highly precise technology. More
than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are effecitive, but some (less than
0.01%) may appear as colored bright dots. This does not indicate a fault as the
LCD panel stretches the limits of current technology.
• The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the
DVD camera/recorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately
after power is turned on. The normal brightness will be restored when the tem-
perature inside the DVD camera/recorder rises.
Hold the DVD camera/recorder correctly:

Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD camera/recorder: The
viewfinder or LCD monitor may become detached and the DVD camera/recorder could fall.
Do not subject the DVD camera/recorder to impact:

• This DVD camera/recorder is a precision machine: Take great care that you do
not strike it against a hard object or allow it to fall.
• Do not use the DVD camera/recorder on a tripod in a place where it is subject to
severe vibrations or impact.
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Cautions When Using
No sand or dust!
Fine sand or dust entering the DVD camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could
cause it to malfunction.
No water or oil!
Water or oil entering the DVD camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause
a short-circuit or other malfunctions.
Heat on surface of product:

The surface of the DVD camera/recorder will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a
fault. Be careful when touching the bottom of the DVD camera/recorder, since it will be hot.
Be careful of ambient temperature:

• Using the DVD camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 40 °C
or under 0 ° will not allow it to make normal recording/playback.
• Do not leave the DVD camera/recorder in a closed vehicle where the tempera-
ture is very high for a long time: This could cause malfunctions.
Do not point directly at the sun:

• If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD camera/recorder could
malfunction or burn in CCD or Viewfinder.
• Do not leave the DVD camera/recorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct
sunlight: This could cause malfunctions.
Do not use the DVD camera/recorder near TV or radio:

This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen, or interference could enter
radio broadcasts.
Do not use the DVD camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:
If the DVD camera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such
as near radio wave tower or electric appliances containing motors, noise could
enter video and audio that are being recorded. During playback of normally re-
corded video and audio, noise could also enter the picture and sound. At worst the
DVD camera/recorder could malfunction.
Do not expose the DVD camera/recorder to soot or steam:

Heavy soot or steam could damage the DVD camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions.
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chapter 1_Before You Begin
Do not use the DVD camera/recorder near corrosive gas:

Using it in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline and diesel
engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, could corrode the battery con-
necting terminals, which could result in loss of power.
Do not use the DVD camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier:

With some water in humidifier, calcium and others dissolved in water could scatter in
the air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD camera/
recorder, which could cause it to operate abnormally.
Do not expose the DVD camera/recorder to insecticide:

Insecticide entering the DVD camera/recorder could dirty the optical head, and the
DVD camera/recorder may not operate normally. Turn the DVD camera/recorder
off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.
Do not look into the inside of DVD-RAM drive:

The DVD-RAM drive uses laser light to read and write data. If you look into the inside of
DVD-RAM drive when removing disc cartridge, etc., laser light could damage your eyes.
Be careful of moisture condensation:

When you move the DVD camera/recorder between places where the difference in
temperatures is great, such as entering a lodge from a ski slope, or going out of a
cooled room or vehicle, condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water drop-
lets) could occur on the lens and/or inside the DVD camera/recorder. If condensa-
tion occurs, do not open the cover of disc insertion block if possible. If condensa-
tion occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a dry cloth. Even if the external surface of
the DVD camera/recorder has dried, condensation may remain inside. Turn the
DVD camera/recorder off and leave it in a dry place for at least 1-2 hours before
using it again.
Do not use the DVD camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time:
• This DVD camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording
and playback. Do not use it for an extended time continuously, e.g., as a sur-
veillance camera/monitor.
• If you use the DVD camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time, the
temperature of DVD camera/recorder may exceed the limit and the recording/
playback operation could be slowed down. If this occurs, turn it off and wait for
a while before using it again.
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Cautions When Using
Be careful when removing the DVD-RAM disc:

When the DVD camera/recorder is used for a long period of time, the temperature
of DVD-RAM disc will be high: Wait for a few moments before removing the disc
after the DVD camera/recorder is turned off.
Do not turn the DVD camera/recorder off while the ACCESS indicator is
blinking:
The ACCESS indicator is blinking to show that data
is being written to DVD-RAM disc, or being read from
it. Do not do any of the following so as not to dam-
age the data:
• Remove battery pack.
• Disconnect AC adapter/charger.
• Plug or unplug PC connection cable.
ACCESS
• Remove DVD-RAM disc.
If the DVD camera/recorder is turned off while the
ACCESS indicator is blinking, turn it on again with
the disc cartridge loaded in the DVD camera/recorder.
Do not wipe the DVD camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner:

• The coating of case could peel off or the case could deteriorate.
• When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.
Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:

For optional accessories, follow the cautions and instruction manuals attached.
Use the AC adapter/charger only in a well-ventilated, open space:

Do not use the AC adapter/charger in a narrow space where flow of air is blocked, or
where it is very near any object or inside any object: Ignoring this will increase heat
inside the AC adapter/charger, which could cause fire, burns, electric shock or fault.
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Cautions When Storing
Do not leave the DVD camera/recorder in a place where the tempera-
ture is very high for a long period of time:
The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk becomes very high in the hot
season. If you leave the DVD camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction
or the case could be damaged. Also, do not expose the DVD camera/recorder to
direct sunlight or place near a heater.
Do not store the DVD camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is

high or in a dusty place:
Dust entering the DVD camera/recorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity
is high, the lens could become moldy, and the DVD camera/recorder could be un-
usable. It is recommended that you put the DVD camera/recorder with desiccant in
a box when storing it in a closet, etc.
Do not store the DVD camera/recorder in a place subject to strong mag-

netism or intense vibrations:
This could cause malfunctions.
Detach the battery from DVD camera/recorder and store it in a cool

place:
Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.
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Suggestions and Restrictions
Suggestions and Restrictions

Make a trial recording:
Be sure to make a trial recording before an actual take to make sure that recording is
normal. Data that was not stored normally because of a defect in the DVD camera/
recorder cannot be restored.
The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:

Hitachi will not compensate for any damages caused when a recording is not made
normally or the recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the
DVD camera/recorder or DVD-RAM disc. Also, Hitachi will not be responsible for
your recorded video and audio.
Copyright:
The data recorded on the DVD-RAM disc in your DVD camera/recorder through
other digital/analog media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot
be used without permission of the owner of copyright, except for personal enjoy-
ment. Note that, even for personal enjoyment, recording is prohibited for some
demonstrations, performances and exhibitions.
About this text

Photographs used in this text:
Photographs taken using digital still camera are used for explanation of images that
appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor in this text. Accept in advance that
they look different from those you actually view in the viewfinder and LCD monitor.
Menu screens:
Although "Press the MENU button in recording pause status" is described for the
explanation of operation in the following text, the menu screen will also appear if you
press MENU without DVD-RAM disc being inserted.
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Checking Provided Accessories
Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package:
Battery (model DZ-BP16): AC adapter/charger DC power cable:

(model DZ-ACP1):
Connect this device between the

Portable power supply for this To power the DVD camera/ DVD camera/recorder and AC
DVD camera/recorder: recorder from household AC adapter/charger to power the DVD
Charge it before use. outlet, and to charge the battery. camera/recorder from AC outlet.
Shoulder strap: Infrared remote control 2 “AA” batteries:

(model DZ-RM1W):
Attach to the DVD camera/

recorder to hang it from Use to control the DVD camera/
shoulder. recorder from a distance. To power the remote control.
AV output cable Power cable: Lens cap and lens cap string:
Used when viewing the picture

played back on the DVD
camera/recorder on TV Connect between household
screen, or output video to AC outlet and AC adapter/ Attach the lens cap when not
another video device. charger. recording, to protect the lens.
8 cm DVD-RAM disc: 2 Ferrite cores: PC Connection Software CD-

ROM
PC Connection cable
Stores video and audio Attach these to the DC power

recorded on this DVD cable, and the external Used when transferring
camera/recorder. This disc microphone cable if you are image recorded on the DVD
has already been formatted. using one. camera/recorder to PC.
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Checking Provided Accessories
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Ferrite
Attaching ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Cores
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Although the cores are not attached in the illustrations of the cables in text, be sure to
attach the ferrite core (provided) to the provided DC power cable using the following
procedure (the ferrite core was attached to the AV output cable at the factory):
(Ferrite cores reduce radio interference with your radio and TV.)
1. Open the cover of ferrite core.
2. Attach the core to the DC power cable at a

position approximately 5 cm from its end.
Wind the DC power cable round the core once. 5cm
3. Close the cover of core, taking care that it

does not catch the DC power cable.
Caution:
If you use an external microphone when recording, attach the ferrite core (provided) to
the cable at a position approximately 5 cm from its end: Wind the microphone cable
round the core once in the same way as for the DC power cable. Using external
microphone in modes other than camera recording is not recommended.
5cm
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Shoulder
Attaching ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Strap
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Be sure
to pass through
the 2 slots.
Be sure
to pass through
the 2 slots.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Lens
Attaching ○ ○ ○ ○ Cap
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Pass the provided string through the hole in the lens cap and attach it to the hand
strap of DVD camera/recorder.
1. Use the string to attach the cap to the DVD camera/recorder.
2. Push the both sides of cap inward and at-

tach it over the lens.
Caution:
• Always keep the lens cap on when not using the
DVD camera/recorder, to protect the lens.
Tip:
• When recording, attach the lens cap to the hand strap by hooking the tab
inside the cap onto strap for comfortable shooting.
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Name of Parts
Names of Parts
Zoom lever PHOTO button (shutter)
(P. 62,65) (P. 80)
Lens hood
RECORDING MODE
switch (P. 62,64,80)
Optical 12X
zoom lens
Flash
(P. 82)
Stereo
microphone
(P. 78)
Information
LCD monitor
(P. 61,142)
Infrared
receiver(P. 53) 3.5-inch
color LCD monitor (P. 58)
Tally lamp
(P. 87) S-video Playback/Pause
Behind
output jack (P. 138) button (P. 90)
the cover
AV output Stop button
jack (P. 90,91)
(P. 138)
S V
AUDIO/VIDEO
EXT.MIC DE ュー
I
O Forward search button

(P. 90,91)
DIGITAL
External
microphone Reverse search button
jack (P. 90,91,93)
(P. 78) PC connection
terminal (P. 142)
Forward skip button
(P. 90,92)
Reverse skip button

(P. 90,92)
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ACCESS indicator POWER switch

(P. 21) (P. 45,50,57)
Disc eject
button
(P. 45)
Eye cup
(P. 57)
Viewfinder
(P. 40,57)
Hand strap
(P. 46,56)
REC button (P. 62,64)

Bottom
PROG.AE PUSH
Battery attachment platform
(P. 40)
EXPOSURE
Battery eject button

FOCUS
(P. 41)
MENU
PROG AE button
Diopter control (P. 62,70)
(P. 57)
EXPOSURE button
PUSH (P. 62,76)
FOCUS button
(P. 62,72,87)
MENU button
(P. 23,50,62)
Select dial (push to enter)

(P. 50,59,62,99)
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Name of Parts
Cursor button
(P. 67,99,102)
MENU button
DISC NAVIGATION button
(P. 99)
(P. 98)
DELETE button
(P. 99,106,107)
SHIFT button RECORDING

MODE
(P. 99,102)
DISC
NAVIGATION
MENU
DELETE
3.5-inch
color LCD monitor SHIFT
SEARCH
(P. 58)
ENTER
CANCEL
SKIP
DISPLAY LCD BRIGHT
RESET
Speaker
ENTER button
CANCEL button (P. 67,99,103)
(P. 99,118,119)
RESET button LCD BRIGHT button

(P. 132) (P. 59)
DISPLAY button (P. 61,95)
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Playback/pause button (P. 91)
Stop button (P. 91)
Reverse search button (P. 91,93)
DISPLAY button
(P. 61,95)
Forward search button (P. 93)
EXTERNAL DISPLAY
Reverse skip button (P. 92) button
(P. 139)
REC button
Forward skip button (P. 92) (P. 64)
PHOTO button
(P. 80)
DISPLAY EXT.DISPLAY
SEARCH REC DIGITAL ZOOM

button
PHOTO
SKIP
(P. 66)
DIGITAL
VOL control ZOOM
T ZOOM button
VOL ZOOM
buttons W
(P. 65)
(P. 91,95) DISC
NAVIGATION
DELETE MENU DISC NAVIGATION
DELETE button button
(P. 106,107) ENT
(P. 98)
SHIFT CANCEL
HITACHI
ENTER button MENU button
(P. 105) (P. 66,100)
SHIFT button CANCEL button

(P. 102) (P. 118,119)
Cursor buttons
(P. 102)
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DVD-RAM Discs
DVD-RAM Discs
○ ○ ○ ○ ○is
What ○ ○DVD?
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
DVD stands for digital versatile disc: It is attracting the attention of computer and
video game industry companies, since it can store high-quality data in bulk. At the
same time, recording formats that were formerly different for each of image, sound
and data are now unified, and it is expected that highly compatible, open multimedia
will become feasible. Under these circumstances, the DVD Forum was started: no
less than 200 companies worldwide participate in this Forum, accepting many re-
quests from various fields; and they are proceeding with DVD standardization as the
universal media of the next generation. Products conforming to this standard include
various discs: DVD-Video that is spreading remarkably, DVD-ROM (read only) for com-
puters, DVD-R (write once/read many), DVD-RAM (rewritable), etc. The diameter of
all these discs is 12 cm, the same as for a CD.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Standard
DVD-RAM ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Most 12 cm DVD-RAM discs marketed as of third-quarter, 2000 conform to DVD-

RAM Book 1.0; and storage per side is 2.6 GB. The DVD Forum settled on a plan for
new Book 2.1 standard in 1999, stipulating a 12 cm disc with 4.7 GB storage per
side, or an 8 cm disc with the same density and 1.4 GB storage per side. An 8 cm
DVD-RAM disc conforming to this Book 2.1 standard is expected as the medium for
digital recording because of its compactness and mass storage. It has been adopted
to this DVD camera/recorder, a world first, as a home use DVD camera/recorder.
(as of third-quarter, 2000)
DVD-RAM Standard Book Book 2.1 Book 1.0

Diameter 12cm 8cm 12cm
Storage capacity 4.7 GB/side 1.4 GB/side 2.6 GB/side
9.4 GB on both sides 2.8 GB on both sides 5.2 GB on both sides
Transfer rate 22.16 Mbps 11.08 Mbps
Laser used 650 nm red laser
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○ ○ ○ ○ Video
DVD ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Recording
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Standard
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
This DVD camera/recorder conforms to the DVD video recording standard. The
DVD video recording standard refers to the unified standard for video recording
using a rewritable DVD disc such as DVD-RAM, stipulated at the DVD Forum in
1999: Functions such as real-time video writing, additional video writing, editing,
etc. have been standardized, based on the standard of read-only DVD-Video.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Devices
Compatible ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ and
○ ○ ○ ○Future
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Movement
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Since the DVD-RAM disc used in this DVD camera/recorder conforms to the new-
est standards of DVD-RAM Book 2.1 and DVD video recording, it cannot be used
with most DVD players and DVD-RAM drives available on the market as of third-
quarter 2000. However, some DVD players and some DVD drives to be marketed
in the future will comply with playback and reading/writing of discs with these stan-
dards.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ DVD-RAM
Available ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Discs
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
There are two types of DVD-RAM disc: for video camera and for PCs. Be sure to use
8 cm DVD-RAM discs (1.4 GB on one side, 2.8 GB on both sides) noted for video
camera use (for AV) with this DVD camera/recorder.
Most discs for video camera use (for AV) can be removed from their cartridges for
recording. Some discs for PC, however, cannot be removed from their cartridges,
and some can be removed but recording cannot be made on them. For details, read
the instruction sheet provided with discs or consult the disc maker.
Examples of discs that cannot be used on this DVD camera/recorder:

8 cm DVD-RAM discs for PC, CD, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, MO, MD, iD, floppy
disks, etc.
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DVD-RAM Discs
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○(formatting)
Initializing ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○DVD-RAM
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Discs
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
This DVD camera/recorder can use only DVD-RAM discs for AV formatted in ac-
cordance with the UDF 2.01 file system : No recording can be made on an
unformatted disc.
See “Initializing DVD-RAM Disc” on page 134 for the initializing procedure.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○DVD-RAM
Handling ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Disc
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
• When the DVD-RAM disc is used for an extended period of time, the temperature
will increase because of the heat inside the DVD camera/recorder: Be careful
when removing the disc.
• The DVD-RAM disc is a very delicate recording medium. Leave the disc in the
cartridge when using it in this DVD camera/recorder.
• Do not remove the disc from the cartridge unless needed, and do not open the
shutter of cartridge.
• Be sure not to touch disc surfaces.
• Take great care so as not to scratch or stain disc.
• Be careful not to allow the cartridge with disc to fall.
• Be careful not to allow condensation.
• To store disc cartridge, insert it in plastic case provided.
Do not place the disc cartridge in following places:
• Where exposed to direct sunlight for a long time.
• Where the humidity is high, or in dusty place.
• Where exposed to heat from heater, etc.
• Where there may be condensation.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Stored
About ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Data
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
If you handle or use the DVD-RAM disc incorrectly, the recorded data may be lost.
Hitachi cannot be responsible for damages from loss of recorded data.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○DVD-RAM
Removing ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Disc
○ ○ ○ ○from
○ ○ ○ ○Cartridge
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
The DVD-RAM disc used with this DVD camera/recorder can be removed from the
cartridge and used with DVD-RAM drives, DVD players and DVD recorders that
are compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Refer to the disc instruction sheet for
details on how to remove disc from cartridge.
Perform the following to remove the disc provided:
Removing the disc

1. Release the lock pins of cartridge.
The two lock pins are at the bottom left corners
of sides A and B. ①
Use a fine tipped pen to slide the lock pin in the direction of arrow ①, and then
turn it in the direction of arrow ② to release it.
2. While pushing the release levers from

both sides inward, hold the center of
disc tray and pull it out to the front.
Replacing the disc in cartridge

1. Insert the disc into car-
tridge.
SIDE
1
2. Fit in the disc tray until a
A
click is heard. 2
Indication of side
mark facing up
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DVD-RAM Discs
Tip:
A
• The side that will be recorded when SIDE A side A
of disc faces the hand strap is the opposite indication of
disc
side to the "SIDE A" indication.
Laser
Surface to
be recorded
Cautions:
• When recording special events, be sure to use a new disc which has never
been removed from cartridge.
• Most generally available 8 cm DVD-RAM discs can be removed from
cartridges if they are for video cameras; However, before removing disc
from cartridge, read the instruction sheet provided with the disc or consult
the disc maker.
Take care with the following when handling the removed disc:
• Be sure not to touch disc surfaces.
• Be careful not to drop the disc removed from cartridge.
• Be sure not to bend the disc.
• Do not leave the disc outside the cartridge.
• Do not subject the disc to heat.
• Do not write on disc with a ball-point pen or pencil.
• Be sure not to wipe disc surfaces with thinner, water or anti-static agent.
Use dry, soft cloth to lightly wipe off dust or dirt that adheres to the disc.
Never use solvents to clean the disc.
• If the disc is removed from cartridge and the data stored by this DVD
camera/recorder is rewritten on devices other than this DVD camera/
recorder, recording or playback may not be normal, or Disc Navigation
may not operate normally, when the disc replaced in cartridge is used on
this DVD camera/recorder again.
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• The cartridge protects the surfaces of disc on which high-density recording

is possible. Once removed from cartridge, the disc can be replaced in the
cartridge and used with this DVD camera/recorder, but be sure to observe
the following:
• Before replacing the disc in cartridge, make sure that disc surfaces are
not scratched, and that no dirt or fingerprint adheres to them.
• Do not record, edit or delete on the disc when scratches, dirt or finger-
prints cannot be removed even if disc surface is cleaned.
• When replacing the disc in cartridge, insert it until a click is heard.
• Writing similar to recording is be performed even with simple editing or
deletion. Make sure that editing or deletion has been securely performed
with the disc removed from
cartridge.
Write-protect tabs
The DVD-RAM disc cartridge has Side B
Side A
write-protect tabs to prevent overwrit-

Recording not possible
ing on recorded data. Make sure that
the write-protect tab is set to the side Recording possible
where recording is possible.
Cautions:
• Dust, scratches or dirt on the disc surface may
cause block noise because of the principle of
disc recording. This does not indicate a fault.
Be careful when handling the disc so that no
dirt or fingerprints adheres to the disc.
• This DVD camera/recorder has a function
that allows recording, avoiding portions of
the disc with dust, scratches or dirt [The DVD Block noises
camera/recorder sets to pause ( ) status

and automatically restarts recording (
)]. This will interrupt recording for several
seconds to several minutes, and multiple
thumbnails will be created (see p. 96) in one
recording as shown in the figure. In this case,
the recordable time will decrease. (Two or more thumbnails may be
created even in one recording.)
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Setups
Before starting setups, make sure that you have all accessories, referring
to page 24.
When using the DVD camera/recorder outdoors, you will usually have to
use a battery to power the DVD camera/recorder. First, while charging the
battery, set up the DVD camera/recorder for recording.
Setting up the battery ......................................................... 38

Using DVD camera/recorder with AC adapter/charger ....... 43
Setting up the DVD camera/recorder .................................. 45
Setting date and time ......................................................... 50
Setting up the infrared remote control.................................. 52
Using the infrared remote control ........................................ 53
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Setting Up the Battery
The DZ-BP16 battery pack provided with this DVD camera/recorder has not been
charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD camera/recorder.
Caution:
• Be sure to use the DZ-BP16 or DZ-BP28 battery exclusively for the DVD
camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD camera/
recorder to malfunction, or result in fire.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Battery
Charging ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Use the provided AC adapter/charger to charge the battery.
Cautions:
• Charging will not be possible if the DC power cable is left connected to the
AC adapter/charger: Disconnect the DC power cable when charging the
battery.
• Charge the battery at ambient temperature of 10-30 °C.
• Be sure to use the ACP1 AC adapter/charger to charge the battery: Using
a charger other than that specified could cause electric shock or fire.
1. Insert the power cable plug into the AC input jack (AC IN) of AC
adapter/charger.
2. Connect the plug on the other end of power cable to AC outlet.

The POWER indicator on the AC adapter/charger will light.
Battery pack
Terminal section AC adapter/charger
1 To AC outlet
3
POWER CHG. 80 100%

2
Power cable
38

3. Attach the battery to the AC adapter/charger.

Orient the terminal section of battery toward the DC OUT of AC adapter/charger,
and while fitting the battery onto the charger, slide it in the direction of the arrow.
The CHG. indicator on AC adapter/charger will blink, and charging will start. (If
charge remains on the battery, the 80% indicator may light.)
Blinking of the CHG. indicator will change to a steady light after charging has
started. When the battery has been fully charged, the 100% indicator will light.
Continuously recordable time on DVD camera/recorder with fully charged battery

The reference for DVD camera/recorder recordable time with fully charged battery
is between 40 and 60 minutes (with model DZ-BP16) or between 70 and 100 min-
utes (with model DZ-BP28):
DZ-BP16 DZ-BP28 (sold separately)

When using viewfinder approx. 105 minutes approx. 180 minutes
(in FINE mode)
When using LCD monitor approx. 90 minutes approx. 150 minutes
(in FINE mode)
When using viewfinder approx. 125 minutes approx. 215 minutes
(in STND mode)
When using LCD monitor approx. 105 minutes approx. 180 minutes
(in STND mode)
Without any extraordinary operation, such as zooming:

The continuously DVD camera/recorder recordable time in the above table shows
the time available when the DVD camera/recorder is in the recording mode without
using any other function after recording is started. In actual recording, the battery
will discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference, since the REC button and zoom
are being operated, and playback is performed. Assume that the recordable time
with a fully charged battery is between 40 and 60 minutes (with model DZ-BP16) or
between 70 and 100 minutes (with model DZ-BP28), and prepare the type and
number of batteries to allow for the time you are planning to record on the DVD
camera/recorder.
Note that the battery discharges faster in cold places.
The time taken for charging the battery is as follows (at normal temperature):
DZ-BP16 DZ-BP28 (sold separately)
approx. 90 minutes approx. 170 minutes
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Cautions:
• During and after charging, the battery will be warm, but this does not
indicate a fault.
• If the POWER indicator on AC adapter/charger blinks, remove the battery
once, and then reattach it. If the POWER indicator still blinks, the battery
may be faulty.
• If the ambient temperature is a little too high or low, the CHG. indicator or
CHG.80 indicator on AC adapter/charger will blink at 6-second intervals.
In this case, charging is possible, but it will take longer than usual.
• If the ambient temperature is too low or too high, the CHG. indicator or
CHG.80 indicator on AC adapter/charger will blink at one-second inter-
vals, showing that charging will not be possible.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Battery
Attaching ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○to
○ ○DVD
○ ○ ○ ○Camera/recorder
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Caution:
• Make sure that the battery is securely at-
tached: Incomplete attachment could cause 1
the battery to fall, resulting in damage.
1. Pull out the viewfinder fully and raise it.
2. Align the top of battery with the top

surface of battery attachment platform 2·3
of DVD camera/recorder.
3. While fitting the battery onto the DVD camera/recorder, slide it

downward until a click is heard.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Battery
Removing ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
After using the DVD camera/recorder, remove the battery from it.
Cautions:
• For safety, be sure to turn the DVD camera/recorder off before attaching
or removing the battery.
• If the battery remains attached, minute level current will flow even if the
DVD camera/recorder is off, and the battery will discharge.
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1. Turn the DVD camera/recorder off.

2 3
2. Fully pull out the viewfinder and raise it. PUSH
3. While holding the Battery eject button

above the battery attachment platform, 3
slide the battery upward to remove it.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○remaining
Battery ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ level
○ ○ ○ ○ indicator:
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
When the battery is used to power the DVD camera/recorder, the battery remaining level
appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen, and in the information LCD as follows:
Fully charged Nearly empty
(Blinks)
White portion shows

remaining level.
The battery remaining level display in the information LCD is different from the above
(see p. 61).
○ ○ ○ ○for
Tips ○ ○ ○Skillful
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Use
○ ○ ○of
○ ○ Battery
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Be sure to use the specified battery (DZ-BP16 or DZ-BP28):

Using other batteries could cause faulty DVD camera/recorder operation, or possi-
bly a fire.
Charge the battery immediately before using the DVD camera/recorder:

If a charged battery is stored, it will discharge on its own; therefore, it is recom-
mended that you charge the battery shortly before using the DVD camera/recorder,
such as on the day before you plan to use it. In cases other than the following
(when the battery is not used for a prolonged period of time), it is not necessary to
completely discharge the battery before charging it.
When you do not use DVD camera/recorder for a prolonged period of time:
It is recommended that you fully charge the battery once a year, attach it to the DVD
camera/recorder and use it up; then remove the battery and store it in a cool place again.
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Store the battery in a dark, cool place:

If you store it in a place where the temperature is high, the battery life will be
shortened. Especially be sure not to store the battery in an environment (in a closed
vehicle) over 60 °C: Neglecting this could damage the battery.
Battery life:
The battery can be repeatedly charged and used, but will eventually be dead: The
battery life varies greatly depending on the ambient environment and how often the
DVD camera/recorder is used. If the usable time of DVD camera/recorder with a
fully charged battery is noticeably short, the battery is probably dead: Purchase a
new battery.
Disposing of the dead battery:

Dispose of battery safety in accordance with local laws. Do not dispose of in fire.
Using charge marker:

Store batteries so that the charge marker (●) can be seen: Uncharged batteries can
thus be easily identified.
Charge marker
Be sure not to do the following:

• Short-circuit battery terminals.
• Disassemble or modify the battery.
DANGER
• Throw the battery into fire.
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Useing DVD Camera/recorder with AC Adapter/Charger
Using DVD Camera/recorder with AC

Adapter/Charger
Power the DVD camera/recorder from AC outlet when using it for a long time in-
doors, such as performing various settings on it, playing back recorded video, ed-
iting data files, transferring the data to your PC, etc.
Caution:
• Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACP1) to power the
DVD camera/recorder. Using other AC adapters could cause electric shock
or result in fire.
1. Attach the terminal device of provided DC power cable to the bat-

tery attachment platform on DVD camera/recorder.
Align the top of terminal device with the top of battery attachment platform, and,
while fitting it onto the DVD camera/recorder, slide it downward until a click is
heard.
2. Insert the other small plug of DC power cable into DC OUT jack
of AC adapter/charger.
3. Insert the power cable plug into the AC input jack (AC IN) of AC
adapter/charger.
4. Connect the plug on the other end of power cable to AC outlet.

The POWER indicator on AC adapter/charger will light.
AC adapter/charger
DC power cable Power cable
3
To AC outlet
1 4
2
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AC 100-240V
AC Plug Adapter(not supplied)
Note:
This AC adapter is universal for use with AC 100 - 240V around the world. If
you use the DVD camera/recorder in some foreign countries, an AC plug
adapter (Not supplied) may be necessary.
See the bottom of the AC adapter/charger.

The rating label is located on the bottom of the AC adapter/charger.
Caution:
• If the POWER indicator on AC adapter/charger does not light when it is
plugged into AC outlet, unplug the AC adapter/charger from the AC outlet,
wait for a few moments, and then plug it into the AC outlet again. If the
POWER indicator still does not light, the AC adapter/charger may be
faulty. Unplug it from the AC outlet and consult your dealer.
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Setting Up the DVD Camera/recorder

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○DVD-RAM
Inserting ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○disc
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
With this DVD camera/recorder the recorded video and audio are stored on the
DVD-RAM disc.
The 8 cm DVD-RAM disc for AV (provided) is already formatted: When using an
uninitialized DVD-RAM disc, it must be formatted (see p. 134).
1. Make sure that the DVD camera/re-

corder is turned off.
The red indicator at the center of POWER switch
is off.
POWER
2. Press down the EJECT button: The

cover of disc insertion block (hand
strap) will slightly open.
EJECT
3. Gently open the cover by hand until it

stops.
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4. Insert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge into

Disc guide
the disc guide, so that the side of disc
you want to record faces the hand
strap (see p.35), with the disc shutter
towards the video lens.
The cartridge will stop once midway: Firmly push Hand

strap
it in until it stops.
Shutter
Caution:
• The DVD-RAM disc has an orientation: If it is forcibly inserted from the wrong
direction, the DVD camera/recorder or cartridge could be damaged.
5. Gently push the section indicated

"PUSH" on the cover of disc insertion
block (hand strap), to close the cover.
Caution:
• The cover cannot be closed unless the disc is
correctly inserted. If the cover does not close,
remove the disc and reinsert it.
6. Push down the POWER switch to turn

the DVD camera/recorder on.
When the DVD camera/recorder is turned on,
an image will appear in the viewfinder and disc
recognition will start. After approximately 25 sec-
onds, the DVD camera/recorder will enter the
recording pause status.
(In case of movie)
Make sure of the remaining space on disc, re-
ferring to indicators "remaining recordable time/
number of recordable stills" described in "Infor-
mation Display during Recording", p. 60.
Cautions:
It will take more time than usual after the disc is inserted before recording
can begin in the following cases:
• When the cover of disc insertion block is open
• When the date changes (first recording of a day)
• When the temperature changes at least 10 °C from the previous recording status
• When a disc with scratches, dirt or fingerprints is inserted
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○DVD-RAM
Removing ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Disc
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Press down the POWER switch to turn

the DVD camera/recorder off.
The red indicator at the center of POWER switch
will go out.
A click will be heard, which means that the
disc is unlocked and can be removed. POWER
Cautions:
• Do not remove the battery or AC adapter/
charger until the beep sound is heard twice.
• Turn the POWER switch off. Do not remove
the battery to turn the DVD camera/recorder
off: If you do this, the disc cannot be removed.
2. Push down the EJECT button: The

cover of disc insertion block (hand
strap) will open slightly.
EJECT
3. Gently open the cover until it stops.

When the cover is fully open, the disc will slightly
come out from the disc guide, and stop.
Caution:
• Do not remove the DVD-RAM disc with the
battery attachment platform of DVD camera/
recorder facing down: Disc could fall out.
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4. Remove the DVD-RAM disc. Disc guide
Caution:
Be careful when removing the disc, since the
temperature at the shutter will be very high.
Hand
strap
Shutter
5. Gently push the section indicated

"PUSH" on the cover of disc insertion
block (hand strap), to close the cover.
Tip:
• Even when the DVD camera/recorder is turned on, holding down the small
projection at the center of EJECT button at least 2 seconds will unlock the
disc (a click will be heard) when the DVD camera/recorder is not in record-
ing status, and the disc can be removed. (The EJECT indicator on the LCD
screen or in the viewfinder will change from white to pink at this time.)
However, it is recommended that you turn the DVD camera/recorder off
before inserting or removing disc, to prevent misoperation.
Cautions:
• Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM disc into the disc
insertion block: Doing so could cause malfunctions.
• If the DVD-RAM disc cannot be removed, use the AC adapter/charger, etc.
to power the DVD camera/recorder, turn the POWER switch on/off (mak-
ing sure by the sound that the disc is unlocked), and remove the disc.
• If you push down the EJECT button, the DVD-RAM disc will not come out
until it completely stops rotating. After the lock release sound is heard, wait
for a few moments and then push down the EJECT button again.
• If you wish to remove the disc immediately after inserting it in the locked
position, close the cover once, and then open it to remove the disc.
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DVD-RAM disc storage capacity

The movies and stills that can be recorded on an 8 cm DVD-RAM disc used in this
DVD camera/recorder are as follows: Prepare discs according to the scheduled
recording time and conditions.
Recordable time of movies on DVD-RAM disc

Movie quality mode Recordable time
FINE (MPEG2, approx. 6 Mbps) approx. 30 minutes/side
STND (MPEG2, approx. 3 Mbps) approx. 60 minutes/side
Tip:
• When recording only movies (containing video and audio)
Number of recordable stills on DVD-RAM disc:

Up to 999 stills per side (when recording only stills)
If free space of disc remains after 999 stills are recorded, recording of movie will still
be possible: Set the RECORDING MODE switch to movie, and perform recording.
Thumbnails can be created for up to 999 scenes.
Although recording of over 999 scenes is possible, new thumbnails cannot be cre-
ated (see p. 96 for scenes.).
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Setting Date and Time
Set the current date and time correctly so that the date and time you make a record-
ing can be recorded correctly.
Setting the correct date and time will allow you to store the correct information on
recording.
(The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have
already set.)

While holding down the button at the center of
POWER switch, push the switch down.
When the DVD camera/recorder is first turned
on, the date will be "0:00 1/1/2000".
POWER
2. Press the MENU button in the recording pause mode to display

the menu screen.
3. Use the Select dial to choose "DATE/

TIME " and then "DATE SET".
"BACK" is being highlighted.
4. Turn the Select dial to choose "SET"

and then press the Select dial.
The date and time will appear, and "0" will be
highlighted and blinking.
(The digit that blinks first depends on the date dis-

play format. The digit on the left end of the time
will blink.)
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Setting Date and Time
5. If the display is correct, press the Se-

lect dial.
To correct the minutes, turn the Select dial to
change them and then press the Select dial.
Blinking will move to the Day digit.
(The movement of blinking depends on the date
display format. Blinking will move from the digit
on the left end of the time in sequence.)
6. Perform the same procedure to correct

the day, month and year.
After setting the last digit, press the Select dial:
"OK?" will blink.
Tip:
• If you make a mistake during the setting, turn
the Select dial to change to "SET" while "OK?" is blinking and then press the
Select dial: You can start over from the beginning.
7. Press the Select dial to again enter the date/time, and then press
the MENU button.
The menu screen will turn off.
To set the time to match the time signal

Set the minutes slightly ahead of the current minute, and make "OK?" blink. While
checking the time signal on TV or telephone, press the Select dial at the moment the
set time is reached.
Caution:
• You can change the display format of date and time: See “Changing
Display Format of Date and Time” on page 130.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○the
Charging ○ ○ ○built-in
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ battery:
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
This DVD camera/recorder incorporates a battery to back up the date and time.
Connect the AC adapter/charger or charged battery to the DVD camera/recorder
once every two months, and leave the connection status for at least 24 hours with
camera/recorder power turned off: The built-in battery will be charged.
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Setting Up the Infrared Remote Control
Insert two “AA” batteries into the infrared remote control to use it. The remote control
can control the DVD camera/recorder from a distance of up to approximately 5 m.
Caution:
• If the batteries are dead, pressing buttons on remote control will not
operate the DVD camera/recorder: Replace the batteries.
1. Push the tab on the back of remote

control to open the battery compart-
ment lid.
2. Insert two batteries according to the

polarity indications in battery compart-
ment.
3. Close the battery compartment lid.
52

Using the Infrared Remote Control
Using the Infrared Remote Control

Point the remote control at the infrared receiver on the DVD camera/recorder to
operate the DVD camera/recorder. The remote controllable distance is approxi-
mately 5 m.
10°
10°
15°
15°
5m
x.
ppro
a
Cautions:
• When using the remote control, make sure that the infrared receiver of
DVD camera/recorder is not exposed to direct sunlight or intense light. If
the infrared receiver of DVD camera/recorder is subjected to light stronger
than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD camera/recorder
cannot be operated by remote control.
• If there is an obstacle between the remote control and infrared receiver of
DVD camera/recorder, remote control may not be possible.
• This DVD camera/recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of Hitachi
VCRs. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. with the remote control code set to
"VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD camera/recorder will also be oper-
ated by the remote control: To prevent this, change the remote control code
of the VCR.
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54

Recording
Two recording modes are available on this DVD camera/recorder: movie

and still. Here we will explain the methods for each recording and various
functions.
Basic handling of DVD camera/recorder ............................. 56

Recording movie ............................................................... 64
Useful functions during recording of movie .......................... 69
Recording stills ................................................................. 80
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Basic Handling of DVD Camera/recorder
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○DVD
Holding ○ ○ ○ ○Camera/recorder
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Insert your right hand from the bottom

of DVD camera/recorder up to the base
of your thumb.
Put your hand in a position where you can eas-
ily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever.
Adjust the hand strap to best fit your hand.

Adjust the length of hand strap so that the DVD cam-
era/recorder is stable when you press the REC but-
ton with your thumb.
Cautions:
• Do not adjust the hand strap while holding
the DVD camera/recorder: Doing this could
cause the DVD camera/recorder to fall and
be damaged.
• Do not lift the DVD camera/recorder by
holding the viewfinder or LCD monitor: If the
viewfinder or LCD monitor comes off, the
DVD camera/recorder will fall.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○DVD
Turning ○ ○ ○ ○Camera/recorder
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○On
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. While pressing the button at the center of

POWER switch, push the switch down.
The red indicator of the button will light.
The DVD camera/recorder starts to recognize

the disc, and after approximately 25 seconds, it
will enter the recording pause status. POWER
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Subject
Viewing ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ through
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Viewfinder
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Fully extend the viewfinder.
2. Adjust the angle of viewfinder as you 2

Eye cup
like, and fit your eye to the Eye cup.
Cautions:
• If the LCD monitor is open, the viewfinder will
be off.
1
• If the viewfinder is not fully extended, subject
image will not be focused.
If the image is blurred:

You can adjust the focus to suit your eyesight. Ad-
just the diopter control under the Eye cup so that
the subject image can be seen clearly.
Diopter control
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○LCD
Opening ○ ○ ○Monitor
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. If
the monitor is open, the viewfinder will be off.
1. Press the OPEN button to open the

LCD monitor.
OPEN button
The LCD monitor can be opened up to approxi-
mately 115°.
approx.115°
2. Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its verti-

cal angle so that you can see the
screen easily.
Caution:
• Be sure to open the LCD monitor approxi-
mately 90 ° before changing its vertical
angle.
LCD monitor movable range:

The LCD monitor can be opened up to approximately
115°.
If the LCD monitor is open more than approximately
90°, it can be tilted down as much as 90°, and can
also be tilted up and turned up to 180° (see “Record-
ing an Image of Yourself” on page 74).
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When the LCD screen is dim:

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
1. Press the LCD BRIGHT button.

The "BRT" indicator will light on the screen.
(The indicator will go out in approximately 3 sec-
onds.)
Screen brightness adjustment
2. Turn the Select dial to adjust the

screen brightness.
Turning the Select dial will change the bright-
ness of LCD screen and also move the position
of “BRT” bar scale.
LCD BRIGHT
PUSH
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ LCD
Closing ○ ○ ○ ○Monitor
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Before closing the LCD monitor, be

sure to reset it at right angles to the
DVD camera/recorder.
Replace it on the DVD camera/recorder until a
click is heard.
Cautions:
• Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to
the DVD camera/recorder before closing it or
replacing it on the DVD camera/recorder with its
screen facing outside. If the LCD monitor is tilted, it
cannot be closed to the DVD camera/recorder.
• If the LCD monitor is not securely locked to
the DVD camera/recorder, no image will
appear in the viewfinder.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Information
On-screen ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○when
○ ○ ○ ○ ○Recording
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Various types of information on recording will appear

superimposed on the image you view in the viewfinder
or on the LCD screen.
This information is only for checking the conditions
of recording: It will not be superimposed on the re-
corded image.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Display
Information ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ During
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Recording
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Program AE mode When focusing manually : When white balance is held

SPORTS : When microphone filter is on
PORTRAIT
: When flash always emits light
SPOTLIGHT
: When flash does not emit
SURF & SNOW Status of camcorder ****
light at all
: During recording
: While flash is being charged : During recording pause
Electronic (No display) ***
image stabilizer ON
Recording mode Recording time

: Movie
: Still * Remaining recordable
minutes (when
recording movies)
When operating zoom ** Remaining number of
recordable stills
(When recording stills)
(When digital zoom is on)
Battery remaining level
When adjusting exposure ＊＊＊＊
When adjusting
LCD brightness Message
Movie quality mode Interval/Self-timer Current time

: High video quality
: Standard quality Current date
* No remaining time will be displayed with a write-protected disc. If no disc is in the DVD camera/recorder, the DVD
mark and remaining time will not appear.
** The displayed number of stills is for reference: The decreasing number may not be correct, depending on recording
conditions.
*** When no disc is in the DVD camera/recorder, or disc has not yet been initialized, write-protected disc or disc with no
remaining time is inserted.
**** The DVD camera/recorder status and remaining battery level indicators do not have color with images from AV output
jack.
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Switching the information display mode

You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:
• Full display mode: All types of information will appear.
• Minimum display mode: Only the recording mode, status display and warning will
appear.
1. Press the DISPLAY button.

The full and minimum display modes will alternate.
Tip:
• The DVD camera/recorder does not record
the recording date/time as a part of image.
However, the information when recording DISPLAY
will be recorded with image as data, which
can be checked during playback. (See
"Information during playback", p. 95).
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○in
Display ○ ○Information
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ LCD
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
The basic information is always displayed in the information LCD monitor even if the
LCD monitor is closed: You can check it any time.
Recording mode
Movie
Still Remaining free space on disc appears
during recording.
RECORDING MODE
When self-timer is being set
When flash always emits light

When flash does not emit light at all
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○and
Buttons ○ ○ ○ Switches
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Used
○ ○ ○ ○ When
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Recording
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
(1) Zoom lever
(2) REC button
(3) PROG AE button
(4) EXPOSURE button
(5) FOCUS button
(6) MENU button
(8) RECORDING MODE switch (7) Select dial
(1) Zoom lever (5) FOCUS button

Slide the lever to "T" control side for To switch to manual focus. After
telephoto, or "W" control side for pressing FOCUS, use the select dial
wide-angle. to adjust the focus. Pressing FOCUS
again will restore auto focus.
(2) REC button
To start recording of movie. Press- (6) MENU button
ing REC again will terminate record- To display the menu screen for set-
ing. ting camera functions. Pressing
(This button will not function in the MENU again will switch off the menu
still recording mode.) screen.
The menu screen will appear even if
(3) PROG AE button no disc is in the DVD camera/recorder.
To switch the shooting mode be-
tween full auto mode (no display) and (7) Select dial
program AE mode. Turning the se- To adjust program AE, exposure,
lect dial up will switch the program focus, and LCD screen brightness.
AE mode from SPORTS, PORTRAIT, This can also be used for setting
SPOTLIGHT to SURF&SNOW. menu items.
(4) EXPOSURE button (8) RECORDING MODE switch

Press this button and then use the To switch the recording mode be-
select dial to adjust the exposure. tween movie and still.
This switch can be operated during
recording, but no switching will occur.
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Focusing ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Recording
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Movie
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
This DVD camera/recorder automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen

(auto-focus).
When the DVD camera/recorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set.
Focusing range
• On T (tele) side: approximately 1 m from lens surface to infinity
• On W (wide) side: approximately 1 cm from lens surface to infinity
Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see
p. 72):
(1) Objects not in the center of (2) Objects that are far and near (3) Objects lit by neon sign,
screen at the same time spotlight, etc. which glares or
emits strong light
(6) Objects with little variation in

brightness, such as white wall
(7) Dark objects
(4) Object behind glass with (5) Objects moving rapidly

water droplets, dirt on it
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1. Make sure that the recording mode is set to .
If has not been specified, set the RECORD-
ING MODE switch to .
2. Monitor the image you want to record

in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen,
and press the REC button: Recording
will start.
Pressing REC again during recording will set the DVD
camera/recorder to the recording pause status.
REC
Cautions: ACCESS
• Take care that power is not interrupted while

the ACCESS indicator is blinking.
• The minimum recordable time of movie is approximately 3 seconds.
Tip:
• For various functions available during recording of movie, see “Useful
Functions during Recording of Movie” on page 69.
3. When recording is finished, turn the DVD camera/recorder off.
Caution:
• Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded
or edited because of any defect.
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Power save and discharge of battery

If you use the OTHER SETUP menu screen to specify “POWER SAVE ON:5”, and
the DVD camera/recorder is left in the recording pause status for approximately 5
minutes, it will automatically turn off.
Even during recording pause, battery power is consumed at the same level as
during recording. Especially when power save has been released, turn the DVD
camera/recorder off if possible, except during recording. Turn the DCD camera/
recorder on again to restart recording.
You can change the time until the DVD camera/recorder automatically turns off to
approximately 5, 30 minutes (see “Setting Power Save/Changing Off Time” on page
129).
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Zooming ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
This DVD camera/recorder can zoom in on subject up to 12 times optically multi-

plied by 4 times digitally.
1. Slide the Zoom lever to "T" control

side, and the subject image will gradu-
ally become telescopic: Slide to "W"
control side, and the image will widen.
If the digital zoom is specified "ON" (see p. 66),
continuously pressing the Zoom lever "T" con-
trol will switch to digital zoom midway.
Recording in wide area W
T Recording enlarged image

Tips:
• When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out of focus.
• When digital zoom is engaged, the image quality will be slightly rougher.
• If the zoom ratio is frequently changed at short intervals, the recorded
image will be unclear. Zoom Up
Digital zoom range
1X 12 X 13 X 48 X
Zoom back
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Digital
Switching ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Zoom
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Off
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
When the Zoom lever T control is held down, digital zoom will automatically start
when optical 12X zoom range is exceeded. When digital zoom is engaged, the image
quality will be a little rougher, so if you do not need digital zoom, you can switch it off
by the following procedure:
You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM button on remote control to switch the digital
zoom setting.
1. Press the MENU button in the record-

ing pause status.
MENU
The menu screen will appear and “CAMERA

SETUP” will be highlighted.
Caution:
• Pressing MENU during recording will not
display the menu screen.
2. Press the Select dial.
PUSH
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The menu screen for setting camera functions will

appear.
Tip:
• When the LCD monitor is open, you can use
the cursor, MENU and ENTER buttons in DISC
VIGATION
place of the Select dial to operate the menu. MENU

DELETE
SHIFT
ENTER
CANCEL
DISPLAY LCD BRIGHT
RESET
3. Turn the Select dial to move the high-

light to "D. ZOOM", and then press the
Select dial.
Option will be next to D. ZOOM: "ON" is being
highlighted.
4. Turn the Select dial to highlight "OFF",


be restored, and "D. ZOOM OFF" has been speci-
fied.
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5. Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will disappear.
Tips:
• If you want to set another menu item, select it instead of pressing MENU in step 5.
• You can check D.ZOOM ON or OFF by reviewing the on-screen informa-
tion.
• The pointer of zoom indicator shows whether the DVD camera/recorder is
in the optical 12X zoom range or in the digital 4X zoom range.
When D.ZOOM is OFF:

Ｗ T
When D.ZOOM is ON:

Ｗ T
Digital zoom range
D.ZOOM ON or OFF setting will be stored in memory even if the DVD camera/
recorder is turned off.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○shooting
Selecting ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ mode
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ to
○ ○ match
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ the
○ ○ ○ subject
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
(switching program AE mode)

This DVD camera/recorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture ac-
cording to the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one
of the five modes to suit the subject conditions, recording environment or purpose
of filming.
Sports mode (SPORTS)

This mode reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects, such as in golf
or tennis.
Portrait mode (PORTRAIT)

This mode makes a subject, such as a person or an animal, stand out from a blurred
background.
Spotlight mode (SPOTLIGHT)

This mode prevents overexposure of subject portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes
the subject, as in a wedding or on stage.
Surf and snow mode (SURF & SNOW)

This mode prevents underexposure of subject portrait face, etc. in a place where
reflection of light is intense, such as at the seaside in midsummer or on a ski slope.
Full auto mode (no message appears on screen)

The DVD camera/recorder automatically judges the subject and surrounding envi-
ronment for optimum recording.
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Switching shooting mode:
1. Press the PROG AE button in recording

pause status.
Pressing the button will switch the shooting mode
between program AE mode (4-type) and full auto
mode.
1
2
2. Turn the Select dial to select the de- PROG.AE
sired program AE mode. PUSH
Turning the dial will switch the mode as fol-

lows:
「SPORTS」
「PORTRAIT」
「SPOTLIGHT」
「SURF&SNOW」
3. Press the Select dial.

The selected mode will be set.
The set AE mode will change from characters in white background to white char-
acters: To restore the full auto mode, press the PROG AE button twice.
The shooting mode set as above will be stored in memory even if the DVD camera/
Tip:
• To restore the full auto mode from a program AE mode which has not been
set, press the PROG AE button.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ the
Using ○ ○ ○ Electronic
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Image
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Stabilizer
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
This DVD camera/recorder is equipped with an electronic image stabilizer function:

When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in
the recorded image.
Tips:
• It is recommended that you release electronic image stabilizer when using
the DVD camera/recorder on a desk or tripod.
• When electronic image stabilizer is activated, there will be a slight differ-
ence between the actual movement and the movement on screen.
• Gross camera shake may not be corrected even if electronic image stabi-
lizer is engaged.
• Electronic image stabilizer may not operate correctly when a conversion lens is used.
1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display

the menu screen.
2. Use the Select dial to choose “CAM-

ERA SETUP” and then “EIS”.
Options will be next to EIS: “ON” is being high-
lighted.
3. Turn the Select dial to highlight “OFF”,

The menu screen for setting camera functions will be

restored, and “EIS OFF” has been specified.
4. Press the MENU button to switch off the menu screen.
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Checking EIS ON or OFF

You can check whether electronic image stabilizer
is engaged or not by reviewing the on-screen infor-
mation.
Electronic image stabilizer
Note that the setting of electronic image stabilizer will not change when the DVD
camera/recorder is turned off: After recording with EIS set to OFF, it is recom-
mended that you return the setting to “ON” and then turn the DVD camera/recorder
off, unless you always record with “OFF” setting.
This function is effective only when recording movies: It does not operate when re-
cording stills.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Focusing
Manually ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Subject
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○during
○ ○ ○ ○ ○Movie
○ ○ ○ ○ ○Recording
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
The DVD camera/recorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the center
of screen and automatically focuses on it. If you want to record by adding special
effects or focusing on a subject image off the center of screen, adjust the focus
manually.
1. Press the FOCUS button in the record-

ing pause status.
FOCUS
“FOCUS” will appear on the screen.
Tip:
• Pressing FOCUS will alternate between
manual focus and auto focus. With auto
focus, no indication will appear on the
screen. Manual Focus indicator
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2. Slide the Zoom lever to "T" control side

to zoom in on subject.
Caution:
• Be sure to zoom up to your subject only when
manually focusing on it. If you bring the
subject into focus at the wide-angle
position, focus will be incorrect when you W
zoom up to the subject.
T
3. While monitoring the subject image on

the screen, turn the Select dial to ad-
just the focus.
4. Once the subject has been focused,

press the Select dial.
The adjusted focus will lock. "FOCUS" will
change from characters in white background PUSH
to white characters.
To restore auto-focus from locked manual fo-
cus, press the FOCUS button twice.
5. Zoom the subject image down to the desired size, and then start
recording.
Tips:
• Manual focus is released when the DVD camera/recorder is turned off. When you
turn the DVD camera/recorder on next time, auto focus will be restored.
• To return to auto-focus from manual focus not yet locked, press the FOCUS
button.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Recording
Macro ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You
can shoot the subject as close as approximately 1 cm from the lens surface, mag-
nifying the image to fill the screen.
1. Point the DVD camera/recorder at the subject, and slide the

Zoom lever to "W" control side in the recording pause status.
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2. Bring the DVD camera/recorder close to the subject and start recording.
The subject will be focused automatically. To change the magnitude of subject
image, adjust the distance from the subject.
Tips:
• Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be focused, depending on the
distance to the subject.
• The amount of light tends to be insufficient during macro recording: If the
subject image is too dark, use additional lighting.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○an
Recording ○ ○ Image
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○of
○ ○Yourself
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
You can point the DVD camera/recorder at yourself, and record the image while
monitoring it on the LCD screen. Use the infrared remote control to operate the
1. Open the LCD monitor approximately

90 ° and turn it so the monitor screen
faces in the same direction as the lens.
2. Press the REC button on the DVD cam-

era/recorder or remote control to start
recording.
(See the description on self-timer on p. 86.)
Cautions:
• Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD monitor turned 180 ° in
close contact with the DVD camera/recorder body: Doing this could cause
the DVD camera/recorder and LCD monitor to become hot.
• When the LCD monitor is turned 180 °, no image will appear in the viewfinder.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Movie
Switching ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Quality
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Mode.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
You can switch the movie quality between "FINE" and "STND".
However, record critical subjects in the "FINE" mode.
Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is
distored under the recording conditions listed below: Pan the camera/recorder as
slowly as possible. (Block noise is likely to appear in the "STND" mode):
• If there is a complicated pattern (trees, fence, etc.) in background (as in follow-
ing figure on left)
• If the camera/recorder is panned or tilted greatly or rapidly
• If subject is moving rapidly even when the camera/recorder is not moving
(Image when block-like noise occurs) (Image without block-like noise)

the menu screen.
2. Use the Select dial to choose “REC
SETUP” and then “V.QUALLTY”.
Options will be next to V. QUALITY: “FINE” is
being highlighted.
3. Turn the Select dial to highlight

“STND”, and then press the Select dial.
The menu screen for setting record mode will
be restored, and “STND” has been specified.
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Checking movie quality mode

You can check whether movie quality mode is FINE
or STND by reviewing the on-screen information.
Movie quality mode
The setting of movie quality mode will not change when the DVD camera/recorder
is turned off. After recording with “STND”, it is recommended that you return the
mode to “FINE” and then turn the DVD camera/recorder off, unless you always
record with “STND”.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Exposure
Adjusting ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Manually
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
This DVD camera/recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically

adjusts the exposure. For special effects recording,
you can also adjust the exposure manually.
1. Press the EXPOSURE button in the re-

cording pause status.
Tip:
• Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between
manual adjustment and auto exposure. With EXPOSURE
auto exposure, no indication will appear on
the screen.
The exposure indicator will appear on the screen.
Exposure indicator
2. While monitoring the subject image on the screen, turn the Se-
lect dial to adjust the exposure.
3. After exposure adjustment is complete, press the Select dial.

The adjusted exposure will lock.
To return to automatic exposure from locked manual exposure, press the EXPO-
SURE button twice.
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4. Start recording.
Tips:
• The exposure setting will be memorized even if the DVD camera/recorder is turned off.
• To return to automatic exposure from manual exposure not yet locked, press
the EXPOSURE button.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Balance
White ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (AUTO/HOLD)
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
With this DVD camera/recorder you can switch the white balance between AUTO and HOLD.
Mode Status of camcorder
AUTO White balance is always adjusted automatically.
HOLD White balance at the time when HOLD is selected is held.

the menu screen.

ERA SETUP” and then “W. BALANCE”.
Options will be next to W. BALANCE: “AUTO” is
being highlighted.
3. Turn the Select dial to highlight

“HOLD”, and then press the Select dial.

be restored, and “W. BALANCE HOLD” has been
specified.
4. Press the MENU button: The DVD camera/recorder will return to

the recording pause status.
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Checking white balance mode

You can check whether white balance mode is AUTO
or HOLD by reviewing the on-screen information: No
indication will appear when AUTO is specified.
White balance mode
The white balance setting will always be “AUTO” when the DVD camera/recorder
is turned off.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Sound
Recording ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ with
○ ○ ○ ○ External
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Microphone
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Connect a high-performance microphone (generally available) to the external micro-

phone jack of this DVD camera/recorder: Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on
the switch on the external microphone and start recording.
For details on microphone, see “Major Specifications” on page 159.
S V
AUDIO/VIDEO
EXT.MIC DE
I
DIGITAL
Cautions:
• Even if "MIC" appears on screen, the microphone filter does not operate
for a microphone connected to the external microphone jack.
• With this DVD camera/recorder, the built-in microphone will pick up and
record any noise that occurs when disc is accessed and data is recorded:
This noise will be quite audible when recording is made in a quiet place.
Therefore, it is recommended that you use external microphone and set the
microphone away from the camera/recorder when recording.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Wind
Reducing ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Noise
○ ○ ○ ○ ○Picked
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Up
○ ○ ○ by
○ ○ ○Microphone
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
When recording sound using the built-in microphone, you can reduce wind noise
by filtering it. Since the low-frequency components of sound input to the micro-
phone during recording are cut, the object sound will be easy to hear.

the menu screen.
2. Choose "REC SETUP" and then "MIC

FILTER".
Options will be next to "MIC FILTER": "OFF" is
being highlighted.
3. Turn the Select dial to change the op-

tion to "ON", and then press the Select
dial.
The menu screen for setting record mode will be

restored, and "MIC FILTER ON" has been speci-
fied.
Checking microphone filter setting Microphone filter indicator
You can check the on setting of microphone filter

by reviewing on-screen information: MIC will appear
for ON setting, and no indication will appear for OFF
setting.
The microphone filter setting will be held in memory

until it is changed even after the DVD camera/re-
corder is turned off.
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Recording Stills
1. Turn the DVD camera/recorder on and
set the RECORDING MODE switch to
.
2. Make sure that appears on the

monitor screen.
Tip: Still recording mode
• When switched to still recording, the image in

the viewfinder or on the LCD screen will be
rougher than during movie recording, but this
Number of recordable stills
will not affect the recorded image.
3. Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD), and operate

the Zoom lever as needed to adjust the size of subject image.
The zoom operation is the same as when recording a movie. See “Zooming” on
page 65. You can also switch off digital zoom (see p. 66).
4. Press the PHOTO button (shutter) half way:

The operating sound will be heard twice.
The DVD camera/recorder automatically focuses
on the subject at the center of screen (when auto
focus is selected).
5. Press the PHOTO button all the way in.

The screen will dim once( DVD will blink), and
then the recorded still will be displayed.
6. When message "DISC ACCESS" disap-

pears, recording of still will be complete.
It will take approximately 10 seconds to store the data of one recorded still,
after which another still is recordable.
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7. When recording is finished, turn the DVD camera/recorder off.

The DVD camera/recorder will also turn off automatically when approximately 5
minutes have elapsed in the recording pause status. (See “Power save and
discharge of battery” on p. 65). You can also release power save and change
the time until the DVD camera/recorder automatically turns off (see p. 129).
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ on
Information ○ ○ Still
○ ○ ○ Recording
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ and
○ ○ ○ Various
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Functions
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Recording subject away from the center of screen:
1. Press the PHOTO button half way while

placing the subject at the center of
screen.
2. While holding PHOTO button, pan the

DVD camera/recorder until your de-
sired composition is obtained.
3. Press the button all the way in.
You can also manually focus on the subject (see p. 87).
Image quality:
The quality of JPEG stills recordable on this DVD camera/recorder is 1280 x 960
pixels only. The quality of still recording cannot be switched.
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Switching of program AE mode:

With still recording, you can also select one of 5 types of shooting mode in which the
shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted automatically.
For switching of program AE mode, see “Selecting shooting mode to match the sub-
ject” on page 69.
Tip:
• Use the electronic flash function to record a subject lighted from rear, for a
clearer still.
Shutter speed:
The DVD camera/recorder automatically sets the shutter speed between 1/800
and 1/30 second according to the subject brightness. When the subject is darker,
the shutter speed will automatically be slower; therefore, be careful of camera shake.
During recording of stills, the electronic image stabilizer will not function.
Electronic flash:
You can use electronic flash in three ways: Flash automatically emits light when re-
cording a dark subject or a subject lit from rear; flash always emits light regardless of
the subject brightness; flash is not used even when recording a dark subject. When
the subject is darker, the shutter speed will automatically be slower; therefore, be
careful of camera shake.
It will take approximately 6 seconds to charge the power supply for flash after the
RECORDING MODE switch is set to still.
Setting On-screen information Manner for emitting light
AUTO when PHOTO is pressed Automatically emits light in dark
place or in a place lit from rear.
ON Always emits light regardless of
brightness
OFF No light emission
Tip:
• Dark subjects may not be focused even if electronic flash is used. It is
recommended that you light a subject when recording in a dark place.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Electronic
Setting ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Flash
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

the menu screen.
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ERA SETUP” and then “FLASH”.
Options will be next to FLASH: “AUTO” is being
highlighted.
3. Turn the Select dial to switch the op-

tion to “ON” (always emitting light) or
“OFF” (never emitting light), and then
press the select dial.
The menu screen for setting camera functions

will be restored, and “FLASH” has been changed
to “ON” or “OFF”.
4. Press the MENU button to switch off the

menu screen.
You can check the condition of flash function by
reviewing the on-screen information. No indication
will appear when “FLASH AUTO” is specified.
Flash
Tip:
• When the subject brightness is low with flash set to "AUTO" (automatically
emits light), a flash mark ( ) will appear on the screen when the PHOTO
button is pressed half or all the way in.
Cautions:
• Flash automatically adjusts the amount of light to be emitted, but if the distance to
subject is too far or too near, the light amount adjustment may not be sufficient. The
distance to subject that allows optimum light amount adjustment varies depending
on the subject, but is approximately 0.5 - 2.5 m.
• Set flash to "OFF" for macro still recording. When the subject is too near,
white compression could occur.
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The setting of flash will not change when the DVD camera/recorder is turned off.
After recording with FLASH ON or OFF, it is recommended that you return the
option to AUTO and then turn the DVD camera/recorder off, unless you always
record still with the same flash setting.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Functions
Recording ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Particular
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○to
○ ○Still
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
The following special recordings are available in digital still recording mode:
• Interval recording : Consecutive recording of stills is possible at an interval
that you specify: The interval can be set from approximately
30 seconds to approximately 5 minutes in 10-second
steps.
• Self-timer recording : Same function as with ordinary cameras.
Recording will be made approximately 10 seconds after
the PHOTO button (shutter) is pressed.
With still recording, the following functions and recordings are also available in the
same manner as with movie recording:
• Manual focus
• Macro recording
• Recording image of yourself
• Recording by manually adjusting exposure
• Recording by manually adjusting white balance
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Recording
Interval ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Set the time interval for recording stills in advance (approximately 30 seconds to ap-
proximately 5 minutes in 10-second steps) and press the PHOTO button once: The
interval recording function allows you to record stills in succession at this interval. For
example, you can record stills of flowers blooming or sunset at a specified interval
and then choose your favorite stills from among them.
Caution:
• Interval recording is possible only with stills.

the menu screen.
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2. Use the Select dial to choose “REC

SETUP” and then “SELF. /INT.”.
Options will be next to SELF. /INT. : “OFF” is
being highlighted.
3. Use the Select dial to choose “INT.”,

You can now set the recording interval.
4. Turn the Select dial to select the re-

cording interval, and then press the Se-
lect dial.
The menu screen for setting record mode will be

restored, and “INT. 0:40” has been specified for
“SELF. /INT. ”.

menu screen.
You can also check that interval recording has
been set by reviewing the on-screen information.
Interval recording
6. Press the PHOTO button: Interval recording will start.

Stills will be recorded in succession at the specified interval.
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7. Press the PHOTO button again to terminate interval recording.

The image when the PHOTO button is pressed last will not be recorded.
You can also press the STOP button in place of the PHOTO button to terminate
interval recording.
The interval recording mode is available at the specified interval while the DVD
camera/recorder is turned on. To release the interval recording, choose OFF on the
menu screen or turn the DVD camera/recorder off.
Cautions:
• The interval time in interval recording is a reference only, not an accurate
time.
• Dark subjects may not be focused even if electronic flash is used. It is
recommended that you light a subject when recording in a dark place, or
use manual focus to previously focus the subject.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Recording
Self-Timer ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
You can record stills of yourself alone or with your family, friends, etc., using the self-
timer function, as with ordinary cameras. A still will be recorded approximately 10
seconds after the PHOTO button (shutter) is pressed.

the menu screen.
2. Use the select dial to choose “REC

SETUP” and then “SELF./INT.”.
Options will be next to SELF. /INT. : “OFF” is
being highlighted.
3. Turn the Select dial to change the op-

tion to “SELF.”, and then press the Se-
lect dial.
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The menu screen for setting record mode will

be restored, and “SELF. 0:10” has been speci-
fied for “SELF. /INT. ”.

menu screen.
You can also check that self-timer has been set
by reviewing the on-screen information.
Self-timer recording
5. Press the PHOTO button (shutter).

The tally indicator at the front of DVD camera/recorder will blink.
Approximately 10 seconds later, the shutter will open.
The self-timer mode is available while the DVD camera/recorder is turned on. To
release it, choose “OFF” on the menu screen or turn the DVD camera/recorder off.
To suspend self-timer, press the PHOTO button again before the shutter opens, or
press the STOP button.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Focusing
Manually ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Subject
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○during
○ ○ ○ ○ ○Still
○ ○ ○Recording
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
The DVD camera/recorder automatically focuses on the subject viewed at the cen-
ter of screen. You can also adjust the focus manually for special effects. The proce-
dure for manual focus in still recording is slightly different from that in movie record-
ing.
1. Press the FOCUS button in the record-

ing pause status.
FOCUS
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“FOCUS” will appear on the screen.
Tip:
• Pressing FOCUS will alternate between
manual focus and auto focus. With auto
focus, no indication will appear on the
screen.
2. While monitoring the subject image on the screen, turn the Se-
lect dial to adjust the focus.
3. When the subject is focused, press the PHOTO Button.

With manual focus, you do not need to press the PHOTO button half way.
Manual focus will be released when the DVD camera/recorder is turned off.
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Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings
You can immediately play back images recorded on the DVD camera/re-
corder, with the DVD camera/recorder alone.
The built-in Disc Navigation tool allows you to do simple movie work with the
DVD camera/recorder alone, such as attaching titles, creating special ef-
fects for stored movie and still, sorting the order of scenes, editing multiple
scenes for continuous playback, etc.
Playing back ..................................................................... 90

Using Disc Navigation ....................................................... 96
Starting Disc Navigation ................................................ 98
Buttons used for operating Disc Navigation ..................... 99
Selecting a Scene ........................................................ 102
Playing back selected scenes using Disc Navigation ....... 104
Deleting scenes using menu screen ............................... 106
Playing back by skipping scenes (Skip) ......................... 107
Attaching title .............................................................. 109
Adding special effects .................................................. 112
Dividing movies ........................................................... 114
Creating new play list .................................................. 117
Trouble messages ............................................................ 123
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Playing Back
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Used
Buttons ○ ○ ○ ○ for
○ ○ ○Playback
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
With this DVD camera/recorder, operations similar to those with conventional cam-
era/recorders using tape, such as playback, rewind, fast forward, pause, are avail-
able.
(1) Playback/pause button

(2) Stop button
(3) Forward search button
(4) Reverse search button
(5) Forward skip button
(6) Reverse skip button
(1) Playback/pause button (4) Reverse search button

Press this button during recording Pressing during playback will acti-
pause after recording: The DVD vate fast back.
camera/recorder will play back the Pressing during pause will reverse
scene recorded last from its first im- picture frame by frame. Hold down
age. for at least one second for reverse
slow motion.
(2) Stop button
To restore the recording pause sta- (5) Forward skip button
tus or Disc Navigation screen. To locate the start of following scene:
Press this button after pressing
SHIFT to display the last image of
(3) Forward search button
the last scene on disc.
Pressing during playback will acti-
vate fast forward.
Pressing during pause will advance (6) Reverse skip button
picture frame by frame. Hold down To locate the start of preceding
for at least one second for forword event: Press this button after press-
slow motion. ing SHIFT to locate the start of the
first scene on disc.
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Playing Back
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Checking
Immediately ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Recorded
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Scene
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
You can check your recording immediately on the spot.
1. Press in the recording pause status.

The DVD camera/recorder will enter the play-
back mode, and playback will start from the first
image of the scene you have recorded last.
When the last image of scene is reached, it will
remain displayed.
2. Press .
Playback will stop, and recording pause sta-
tus will be restored.
Press to temporarily stop playback.
Cautions:
• Pressing immediately after recording a scene will allow you to review approxi-
mately the last 5 seconds of the scene you have last recorded. When playback is
finished, the DVD camera/recorder will return to the recording pause status, but this
will function only when playback is engaged using the Disc Navigation screen.
• Fade, wipe, B/W or skip set will not operate when using Disc Navigation
with above playback: They are effective only with playback using the Disc
Navigation screen.
• If recording of a movie scene is restarted, the sound may be interrupted at the
joint for approximately 0.1 second. If part of the movie is deleted and video is
spliced, sound may also be interrupted for approximately 0.5 seconds.
• Use Disc Navigation to play back a disc recorded on another recorder on
this DVD camera/recorder(see p. 96).
Tips:
• Adjust the playback sound volume by turning the select dial. The VOL
control buttons on remote control can also be used.
• To temporarily stop playback, press . Press again to restart playback.
• To terminate playback, press . Pressing will start playback from
the position where playback has been stopped.
• Even if you stop playback midway, you do not need to locate the last image
of the last scene on disc before recording another scene: Whenever you
start recording, the new scene will always be recorded after the last
recorded scene, without any overwriting.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○for
Searching ○ ○ Scene
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ You
○ ○ ○ ○Want
○ ○ ○ ○ ○to
○ ○Play
○ ○ ○ ○Back
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Press once during playback.

The DVD camera/recorder will skip to the start
of the following scene, and start playback.
Press once during playback to return to the
first image of scene being played back.
Press once during playback of the portion
within approximately 2 seconds from the start of
the scene: The DVD camera/recorder will return 1
to the start of the preceding scene (see p. 96 for
scenes), and start playback.
Press once during playback pause of the por-
tion within approximately 1 second from the start
of the scene: The DVD camera/recorder will enter playback pause status at the
start of the preceding scene.
Tips:
• Hold down for at least one second during playback to continuously
locate the starts of following scenes. If you find the desired image, release
the button: Playback will start from that point.
• Hold down for at least one second during playback to continuously
locate the starts of previous scenes. If you find the desired image, release
the button: Playback will start from that point.
• Hold down for at least one second during playback pause to continu-
ously locate the starts of following scenes. If you find the desired image,
release the button: The DVD camera/recorder will return to the playback
pause status.
• Hold down for at least one second during playback pause to continu-
ously locate the starts of previous scenes. If you find the desired image,
release the button: The DVD camera/recorder will return to the playback
pause status.
• Press , after pressing the SHIFT button, during playback or playback
pause to immediately advance to the last image of the last scene recorded
on disc.
• Press , after pressing the SHIFT button, during playback or playback
pause to immediately return to the first image of the first scene recorded on
disc.
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Search and slow playback speeds

• Scenes are limited to those re-
Speed corded on this DVD camera/re-
Operation mode
corder.
Movie Still
• Speeds in this table are only for
Forward search approx. 5x approx. 3x reference: The speed may be
Reverse search approx. 5x approx. 3x slower during operation.
Forward slow approx. 1/2x approx. 1/2x • In forward slow, a rapidly moving
Reverse slow approx. 3/4x approx. 1/2x subject image may be distorted.
• In reverse slow, the image will be
rougher.
• No sound is heard during special
effects playback.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○for
Searching ○ ○ an
○ ○ ○Image
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ You
○ ○ ○ ○Wish
○ ○ ○ ○ to
○ ○ View
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. During playback of scene, hold down

or .
Scenes will be visually scanned forward or back-
ward.
2. Release the button: Playback will start at standard speed from

that point.
Caution:
• Pressing or releasing the skip or search button will dim the screen for
approximately one second.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Advance/Frame
Frame ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Back/Slow
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Playback
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. During playback pause, press the

button once: Picture will advance one
frame.
Press once: Picture will go back 12 frames.
2 1
2. When the image you want appears, press to start playback.
Tips:
• Hold down for forward slow, or hold down for reverse slow.
• Release the button when the scene you want appears and press :
Playback will start from that point at the standard speed.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Information
On-Screen ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○During
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Playback
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback pic-

ture you are viewing in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
Playback status:
Playback Skipping to following scene
Play pause Skipping to preceding scene
Fast forward Frame advance
Fast back Frame back
Forward slow First image of first scene
Reverse slow Last image of last scene
Recording mode
: Movie Repeat play
: Still Slide play
Adjusting *Adjusting (Only the remaining level

LCD volume warning will appear.)
brightness
Time when
recording started
Date when
Division of scene Memo of scene being played back recording started
Selection of range
*Adjust the playback sound volume by turning the Select dial. The VOL control buttons on remote control
can also be used.
Switching On-screen Information Display On or Off

You can switch the mode for displaying on-screen information during playback:
• Display OFF: Only division of scene, selection of range, first image of first
scene, and last image of last scene will appear.
• Partial display: Only division of scene, selection of range and playback status will
appear. The playback indicator will light for approximately 3
seconds.
• Display ON: All information will appear.
1. Press the DISPLAY button.

Pressing the button will switch the options as
follows:
The setting of on-screen information display will
be held in memory even after the DVD camera/
Display OFF Partial display Display ON DISPLAY
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Using Disc Navigation
Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD camera/recorder.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ of
Structure ○ ○Data
○ ○ ○ ○Recorded
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○on
○ ○ This
○ ○ ○ ○DVD
○ ○ ○ Camera/recorder
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Movies and stills recorded using this DVD camera/recorder will be stored on the
DVD-RAM disc in units of scene, in the order of recording.
• Movie: One scene refers to images (of at least 3 seconds) recorded between each
press of the REC button until recording is temporarily stopped by pressing
REC again.
• Still: One scene refers to a still recorded by pressing PHOTO (a still recorded
when the shutter opens once with interval recording).
The recorded scenes are collected as "programs" on each recording date. Only scenes
on a specific date can be displayed by selecting one program.
All programs
Program no. 1 Program no. 2 Program no. 3

9/1/2000 9/3/2000 10/5/2000 ……
Movie
Movie
Still
Movie
Movie
Still
Still
Movie
Still
Movie
Still
Movie
…… …… ……
Collected as a “program” for each date.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Available
Functions ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ with
○ ○ ○ ○ Disc
○ ○ ○ ○Navigation
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Disc Navigation makes it possible to do the following:

Display Thumbnails
All recorded scenes can be displayed in thumbnails (all programs).
Thumbnails can be displayed for each recording date (Selecting Program, p. 100).
Playback
The following playback functions are available by displaying all programs or a spe-
cific program in thumbnails:
• Select one scene and start playback from that scene. Playback of stills will be
displayed for 3 seconds (see p. 102).
• Select multiple scenes that are side by side, and play back only selected scenes
(selecting range, p. 102).
• Play back scenes repeatedly (repeat play, p. 104).
• Display only stills, by switching them at 3-second intervals (slide play, p. 105).
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Editing Scenes
The following editing functions are available by displaying all programs or a spe-
cific program in thumbnails:
• Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 106).
• Skip scenes you do not want to show to other people for playback without delet-
ing (Skip, p. 107).
• Attach titles to scenes (p. 109).
• Add special effects (fade, wipe, B/W) to scenes (p. 112).
• Divide movie into two parts (p. 114).
• Combine multiple movies (p. 115).
• Display information on scenes for check (recording date/time and recording length
of movie, set memos and special effects of movies, skip setting, etc.) (p. 116).
Create and Edit Play List
You can display all programs or a specific program in thumbnails, select scenes, and
create up to 99 original stories (play list, p. 117).
You can change the composition of play list any time by adding or deleting scenes to/from
the play list. Play list will be played in the order of added scenes: You can compose
scenes in a different order from the original by selecting scenes at random and adding
them to play list, or you can insert the same scene any number of times you like.
A title can be attached to play list (p. 121).
You can display the play list of thumbnails, and add titles and special effects to indi-
vidual scenes that are different from those of original scenes. You can also divide or
combine scenes in different ways from the original scenes, and delete a part of di-
vided scenes from play list.
Using the created play list, playback, repeat play and slide play are possible. You can
set skip to scenes in play list and skip them during playback. Since editing individual
scenes in play list will not affect the original scenes at all, you can edit the play list as
you like.
All Programs
Program No. 1 Program No. 2 Program No. 3

9/1/2000 9/3/2000 10/5/2000 ……
Movie
Movie
Still
Movie
Movie
Still
Still
Movie
Still
Movie
Still
Movie
…… …… ……
Play List No. 1 Play List No. 2 Play List No. 99

……
Movie
Movie
Movie
Movie
Movie
Still
Movie
Movie
Still
Still
Movie
Movie
…… …… ……
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Caution:
• Disc Navigation thumbnail screen, skip and title attached to each scene,
and special effects (fade, wipe and B/W) are original functions of this DVD
camera/recorder, and they do not conform to the DVD video recording
standard: Note that these functions will not operate on DVD recorders or
DVD players that conform to the DVD video recording standard.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Disc
Starting ○ ○ ○ ○Navigation
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Turn the DVD camera/recorder on, and

after the disc is recognized, press the
DISC NAVIGATION button.
To terminate Disc Navigation:

DISC
NAVIGATION
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button again.
You can also press the button to terminate
Disc Navigation.
○ ○ ○ ○ Screen
First ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○when
○ ○ ○ ○ ○Disc
○ ○ ○ Navigation
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○is○ Activated
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
A list of recorded scenes will appear in the order they were recorded (first image of
movies, and still pictures: 12 pictures in one list page).
These images refer to thumbnails.
Scene no. being selected/Number of all scenes
Location of thumbnails
Type of scene displayed among all scenes
Movie
Still Status of disc
When being When not being
Recording date/time accessed accessed
of scene being selected Color will change when the temperature
Title of scene being selected inside DVD camera/recorder rises.
Operating guide *Scene no. if no title is attached
Activating Disc Navigation will display thumbnails of all programs in list.

This thumbnail screen will not appear on DVD recorders.
*The top and bottom parts of Disc Navigation screens shown on the following pages will be omitted.
*Letters “DISC NAVIGATION” will not appear at the bottom of Disc Navigation screens displayed on the
LCD.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○used
Buttons ○ ○ ○ ○for
○ ○ ○operating
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Disc
○ ○ ○ ○Navigation
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Disc Navigation can be operated using either the buttons or select dial on either
the DVD camera/recorder or remote control: Here is the explanation for using the
buttons on the DVD camera/recorder.
Tips:
• For full-scale editing, connect the DVD camera/recorder to TV (see p. 138)
and use the remote control
• When are shown in explanation of Disc Navigation, use cursor
buttons. Operation is also possible using remote control.
• The Select dial can also be used to operate Disc Navigation: Slowly
operate the Select dial after checking the display.
• The same buttons available for playback can be used for playback using
Disc Navigation (see p. 90).
• Using the or button will change pages in 12-scene units; using the
or button will locate the last scene or first scene respectively.
Cursor buttons: Playback/pause button:

To select scenes or menu items To play back selected scenes.
Pressing again will temporarily stop
playback.
DELETE button:
To delete selected scenes, and
release setting of skip.
Stop button:
To terminate playback
and restore thumbnail
display
SHIFT button:
RECORDING
MODE
DISC NAVIGATION
To allow multiple scenes

MENU
to be selected DELETE
SHIFT
CANCEL
ENTER MENU button:
RESET
DISPLAY LCD BRIGHT
To select menu screen
CANCEL button: DISPLAY button: ENTER button:

To terminate menu operation To display information on To play back selected scenes, or
selected scene. enter selected menu item
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Scenes
Selecting ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○from
○ ○ ○ ○a○ Specific
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Day
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
(Selecting Program)
If there are many scenes on a disc, editing may be easier if you select scenes from
a specific day to be edited. The scenes recorded on this DVD camera/recorder are
stored collectively as a “program” for each recording date. Selecting a program
allows you to display the scenes recorded on a specific date.
1. Press the MENU button while the

thumbnail display screen is visible.
The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.
MENU
2. Press once to choose “Program”,

and then press .
The menu screen concerning that program will
appear.
3. “Select” is being highlighted: Press the

ENTER button.
The “Program List” menu screen will appear.
4. Select the program to be displayed

from the list of titles, and then press
the ENTER button.
Pressing will play back all scenes of the
selected program.
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The thumbnails of the scenes on selected date

only will appear.
Program No.
Date
Cautions:
• The recording date will automatically be the title of the program.
• Even if date is reset (see p. 50), the titles that have already been set and the
display order will not change.
• When a specific program is selected and displayed, you can select, play
and edit scenes, in the same way as in thumbnail display of all programs.
Tip:
• The following operations are possible using the screen that shows the list
of program titles in step 4:
or : To move in units of 5 programs
or : To move to the last or first program
or : To move in program units
Scene No.
Scene No. is not inherent in that scene, but is a serial number of thumbnails being
displayed. Therefore, the Scene No. when all programs are displayed may be differ-
ent for the same scene when a specific program is displayed.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○a○ Scene
Selecting ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Press while the thumbnail display screen is being displayed.

The selected scene will be shadowed in blue. This is called a “cursor”.
The number of the selected scene will appear at the top right of screen.
cursor
Number of scene being selected
(number of scene being selected/
number of all scenes)
Press when the cursor is in the scene at the bottom right corner, or press
when the cursor is in any scene on the bottom row: The following 12 thumbnails
(following page) will appear.
Note that the following pages cannot be displayed from the last page.
Press when the cursor is in the scene at the top left corner, or press when the
cursor is in any scene on the top row: The preceding 12 thumbnails (preceding page)
will appear. Note that the previous pages cannot be displayed from the first page.
Tips:
• Holding the cursor button down will continuously change the page in units
of 12 thumbnails.
• You can also press or to move pages.
• Pressing will move to the first page, , to the last page.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Multiple
Selecting ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Scenes
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Together
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
You can select a continuous series of scenes, but cannot select scenes at random.
Caution:
• If you specify “Skip” for scenes (to be described on p. 107), those scenes
will be skipped for playback. Using “Play List” (p. 97), you can continu-
ously play back multiple scenes selected at random in the desired order.
1. Select the first scene.
2. Press the SHIFT button.

“SHIFT” will appear at the bottom right of screen.
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3. Press the cursor button to move the SHIFT

cursor to the last scene in the range
you want to select.
Scenes in the selected range

will be shadowed in deep blue.
Tip:
• You can also select scenes in reverse from the last scene in the range.
To release multiple selection, press the SHIFT button again.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Scenes
Selecting ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○using
○ ○ ○ ○ Menu
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Screen
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Using the Disc Navigation menu screen, you can select scenes from the first scene to
the scene where the cursor is positioned, from the scene where the cursor is posi-
tioned to the last scene, or all scenes at once. This function is useful when it is both-
ersome to select scenes using the cursor keys since there are numerous scenes.
1. Select the scene that you want to set to the beginning or end of
the range (any when selecting all), and then press the MENU but-
ton to display the Disc Navigation menu screen.
2. “PLAY” is being highlighted: Press

to display the menu screen for setting
playback.
3. Press to choose “Select Scenes”,

and then press the ENTER button.
The menu screen for designating the range will
appear.
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4. Choose “All” to specify all scenes,

choose “Start → current” to specify the
scene the cursor is designating and
preceding scenes, or “Current → end”
to specify the scene the cursor is des-
ignating and following scenes, and
then press the ENTER button.
The thumbnail display screen will be restored;
the scenes in the specified range have been selected.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Back
Playing ○ ○ ○ ○ Selected
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Scenes
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○using
○ ○ ○ ○Disc
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Select a scene, and then press the ENTER button or .

When one scene has been selected, playback will start from that scene and
continue up to the last scene.
When the range for playback has been specified, only the selected scenes will be
played back in sequence.
Each still included in the specified range will be displayed for three seconds.
When playback finishes, the last image will remain displayed.
Tips:
• To temporarily stop playback, press .
• Pressing once more will start playback from that point.
• If is pressed after playback is terminated, playback will be possible
from the first image of first scene.
• Pressing will always restore the thumbnail display.
• All buttons used for playback are available.
• To play back only one scene, select the scene by selecting the range, and
then start playback.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Back
Playing ○ ○ ○ ○ Scenes
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Repeatedly
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (Repeat
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Play)
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Press the MENU button while the thumbnail display screen is vis-
ible, to display the Disc Navigation menu screen.
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2. “PLAY” is being highlighted: Press

to display the menu screen for setting
playback.
3. “Repeat Play” is being highlighted: Press the ENTER button.

Playback will start from the selected scene.
If one scene has been selected: When playback of the last scene is finished,
playback of all scenes will repeat from the first scene.
If the range for playback has been specified: Playback of the scenes in that range
will repeat.
Tips:
• All buttons used for playback are available for repeat play.
• Press to terminate playback.
• If the last or start image of a scene is reached by fast forward/fast back,
forward slow/reverse slow, etc. during playback, the DVD camera/recorder
will enter the playback pause status.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Back
Playing ○ ○ ○ ○ Only
○ ○ ○ ○ Stills
○ ○ ○ ○ ○(Slide
○ ○ ○ ○ Play)
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Press the MENU button while the thumbnail display screen is vis-
ible, to display the Disc Navigation menu screen.
2. “PLAY” is being highlighted: Press to display the menu

screen for setting playback.
3. Press to choose “Slide Play”, and

Only stills will be switched at 3-second intervals
and displayed in sequence to the last still.
If the range has been selected, only the stills within
that range will play.
All buttons used for playback are available for slide play.
Press to restore the thumbnail display screen.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Scenes
Deleting ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ using
○ ○ ○ ○ ○Menu
○ ○ ○ ○ ○Screen
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Select a scene to be deleted, and press the MENU button to dis-

play the Disc Navigation menu screen.
2. Press to choose “Scene ”, and then press to display the

menu screen for editing scenes.
3. Press to choose “Skip/Delete”, and

The Skip/Delete menu screen will appear.
4. Press to choose “Delete scenes”,

and then press the ENTER button.
The screen for verifying deletion will appear.
5. If you are sure that you wish to delete

the scene, choose “Yes”, and then
press the ENTER button.
The message “Doing” → “Done” will appear and
the selected scene will be deleted, after which the
thumbnail display screen will be restored.
To cancel deletion, choose “No” and press the ENTER button, or press the CANCEL
button while the screen for verification is being displayed.
Tips:
• When the DELETE button is pressed, the procedure for deletion will be
from step 4.
• If you delete all data on disc, initializing the disc will be recommended (see p. 134).
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Cautions:
• With still recording, the DVD camera/recorder will simultaneously record
two types of still: A still to be played back on DVD camera/recorder and a
still to be used on PC. However, the above deletion function will delete only
stills to be played back on DVD camera/recorder.
• If the time of deleted scenes (stills) is quite short, the remaining free space
of disc may not increase in the time remaining indicator.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Back
Playing ○ ○ ○ ○ by
○ ○ ○Skipping
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Scenes
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○(Skip)
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes
will be skipped.
1. Select a scene and press the DELETE button.

Pressing DELETE will display the Skip/Delete menu screen.
You can also specify a range of scenes to be skipped, and skip all of them.
2. “Skip” is being highlighted: Press the

ENTER button.
After the message “Skip set proceeding” is dis-
played, skipping is specified for the selected
scene, and the thumbnail display screen will be
restored.
A skip mark “ ” will be attached to the scene

for which skipping has been set.
Skip mark
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Skip
Releasing ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Select the scene you want to release skipping for, and press the
DELETE button.
Pressing DELETE will display the Skip/Delete menu screen.
You can also specify a range of scenes and release skipping for all of them at one
time.
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2. Press to choose “Cancel skip”, and

After the proceeding message is displayed, skip-
ping of the selected scene will be released, and
the thumbnail display screen will be restored (the
skip mark will disappear).
Tip:
• Skip can also be set or released from the Disc Navigation menu screen.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○or
Setting ○ ○Releasing
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Skip
○ ○ ○ ○using
○ ○ ○ ○ Menu
○ ○ ○ ○ ○Screen
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Select a scene and press the MENU button to display the Disc
Navigation menu screen.
2. Press to choose “Scene”, and then press to display the

3. Press to choose “Skip/Delete”, and

The Skip/Delete menu screen will appear.
4. Choose “Skip” or “Cancel skip”, and

After the proceeding message is displayed, skip
will be set or released for the selected scene, and
the thumbnail display screen will be restored.
Tip:
• When the DELETE button is pressed, the procedure for releasing skip will be from
step 3.
Caution:
• Skip will not operate if you press in the recording pause status.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Title
Attaching ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
You can attach a title of up to 20 characters to a scene.
1. Select the scene for title attachment, and press the MENU button
to display the Disc Navigation menu screen.
You can also specify a range of scenes, and attach the same title to all of them.

3. “Title” is being highlighted: Press the

ENTER button.
The screen for creating/editing title will appear.
There are two types of menu screen for creating/
editing title.
Mode 1: To input letters and numbers
Mode 2: To input symbols
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For example, input “TOM 2000” using the following procedure:
4. Press the DISPLAY button to display

Mode 1. Use the cursor keys to choose
“T”, and then press the ENTER button.
“T” will appear on the left end of title input box.
5. Keeping Mode 1, input “O” and “M”,

pressing the ENTER button after each
input.
6. Choose “space” and press the ENTER button.
7. Input “2”, “0”, “0”, “0”, pressing the

ENTER button after each input.
8. After entering the title, choose “Enter”

and press the ENTER button.
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9. The message for verification will ap-

pear. Choose “Yes” and press the EN-
TER button.
After the proceeding message appears, the
The entered title will appear at the bottom right of

screen.
TOM 2000
Tips:
• To delete any characters you entered by mistake, choose “Delete” and
press the ENTER button. The last character will be deleted.
• To delete all the entered characters and re-input from the start, choose
“Clear” and press the ENTER button.
• Any registered title can be changed at any time using the same procedure
as above.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Special
Adding ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Effects
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Special effects refer to effects to be added when scenes are switched, such as
fade, wipe, B/W, etc. You can add different effects to the first and last images of
one scene.
There are three types of special effects:
Fade Fades in from white screen, fades out to white screen

Wipe Wipes in from black screen to vertical direction of screen, wipes out
from vertical direction of screen to black screen
B/W B/W in from Black and White screen to color screen, B/W out from
color screen to Black and White screen
1. Select the scene for adding special effects, and press the MENU
button to display the Disc Navigation menu screen.

3. Press to choose “Fade/Wipe”, and then press the ENTER but-

ton.
The screen for setting special effects will appear.
4. Press or to choose “IN” or “OUT”.

After choosing “IN” or “OUT”, press to select
the desired special effect, and then press the EN-
TER button.
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5. After selecting effects for “IN” and

“OUT”, choose “Set”, and then press
the ENTER button.
After the proceeding message appears, the
The scenes for which special effects have been set

will be attached with marks “ ”, “ ”.
"Out"effect
"In"effect
Tips:
• Any registered special effects can be changed at any time using the same
procedure as above.
• Special effects can also be added to on-screen information displayed
during playback.
Cautions:
• Special effects that can operate with stills are only fade in, wipe in and B/
W in.
• No special effect will operate if you press when in the recording
pause status.
• If you locate the start of a scene by skipping, the image at the start of the
scene will appear for a moment, and then fade will operate.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Movies
Dividing ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
You can divide a scene into two parts. To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first
divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion. You can also cut out a
part of scene and use it in the play list.
1. Select the scene to be divided, and press the MENU button to

display the Disc Navigation menu screen.

3. Press to choose “Divide”, and then

Playback of the selected scene will start.
4. When you reach the point where you want to divide the scene,
The scene will be divided at the specified point, and the thumbnail display screen
will be restored, with the divided scenes, appearing side by side.
Tips:
• Search and frame advance are useful when designating division points.
• If memo has been attached to the original scene, the same title will be
attached to the divided scenes.
• If a special effect has been added to the original scene, the “In” effect will
be added to the first half of scene, and the “Out” effect, to the latter half.
Cautions:
• The division point may drift before or after the designated point by ap-
proximately 0.5 second.
• Since a scene with a skip set cannot be played back, no division point can
be specified: Release the skip for the scene before dividing it.
• If the division point is at a still, a message "Dividing" will appear, but no
division will be made.
• If the division point is at the start or end of a scene or at switching of
scenes, a "Dividing" message will appear, but no division will be made.
• A scene of 0.5 seconds or less cannot be divided.
• If free space available on disc is insufficient, division will not be possible:
Delete unnecessary scenes.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Multiple
Combining ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Scenes
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
You can combine multiple scenes into one, and you can also combine divided scenes
to restore the original scene.
Be sure to select multiple scenes when combining.
1. Select multiple scenes by specifying the range, and then press

the MENU button to display the Disc Navigation menu screen.

3. Press to choose “Combine”, and

The selected movies will be combined into one,
and the thumbnail display screen will be restored:
Only the first image of the first movie before com-
bining will appear.
Tips:
• If memo has been attached to one of the original scenes, the same title will
be attached to the combined scene. If different memos have been at-
tached, the title of the first scene will be chosen.
• With special effects, the "in" effect of the first scene in the selected range
and the "out" effect of the last scene will be chosen.
• If movies sandwiching stills are to be combined, create a play list of only
the movies to be combined, and then combine them.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Information
Displaying ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○using
○ ○ ○ ○ ○Disc
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
You can display various information on a scene: the recording date/time and length,
set memo and special effects.
1. Select a scene and press the MENU button to display the Disc
Navigation menu screen.

3. Press the to choose “Detail”, and

The detailed information on the scene will ap-
pear.
Pressing the CANCEL button will restore the
thumbnail display screen.
Tips:
• You can also press the DISPLAY button after
selecting a scene to display the same
information as above.
• Pressing or will display the informa-
tion on a scene before or after the scene.
If multiple scenes have been selected, the informa-

tion shown on the right will appear.
Cautions:
• The recording date/time of a scene, once recorded, cannot be changed.
• The recording length of scene is displayed in one-second units.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ New
Creating ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Play
○ ○ ○ ○List
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Display the thumbnails of the scenes you want to add to the play
list.
If you create a play list of scenes recorded on a specific day, display only the
scenes for that day, referring to “Selecting Program” on page 100.
You can also add scenes on another day or delete unnecessary scenes after-
wards. Up to 999 scenes can be added to any number of play lists.
2. Press the MENU button to display the Disc Navigation menu

screen.
3. Press to choose “Play List”, and then press to display the

menu screen referring to the play list.
4. “Edit” is being highlighted: Press the

ENTER button.
The menu screen for selecting play list will ap-
pear.
5. “Add Play List” is being highlighted:

Press the ENTER button.
A screen for creating a play list will appear, and
the thumbnail of the scenes that were displayed
before the menu screen will appear on the upper
row of screen; the lower row will show the scenes
of the play list you will create.
A serial number (1~99) will be fixed to the new
play list.
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6. Press to select the scene from the

upper row and press the ENTER but-
ton: It will be copied to the lower row.
Repeat this to copy desired scenes to the lower
row. The scenes in the play list will be played back
in the order of scenes that were added.
7. After copying all the scenes you will

use, press the CANCEL button.
The created play list will be registered, and the
thumbnails will appear.
Using this thumbnail display screen, you can play back or edit the play list (see p. 120).
Tips:
• To return from the play list thumbnail display, display the Disc Navigation
menu screen, choose "Program", "Select", and then select "All Programs"
or a specific program.
• Serial numbers are attached to play lists in the order of creation. Before
titles are attached to play lists, the attached creating dates according to the
date set on the DVD camera/recorder will be the titles of play lists. Even if
you change the date and time of the created play list on this DVD camera/
recorder to set them back, any scenes you record later will be included in
the following programs.
Caution:
• If free space available on disc is insufficient, creation of new play list may
not be possible: Delete unnecessary scenes.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Scenes
Adding ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ to
○ ○ Play
○ ○ ○ ○ List
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Display the thumbnails of the scenes you want to add to the play list.
If you add a scene recorded on a specific day, select it, referring to “Selecting
Program” on page 100.
2. Press the MENU button to display the Disc Navigation menu screen.
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3. Choose “Play List”, “Edit”, and then

The menu screen for selecting play list will ap-
pear.
4. Select the number of the play list to

which you want to add scenes, and
A screen for editing a play list will appear, and
the thumbnails of the scenes that were displayed
before the menu screen will appear on the up-
per row of screen, and the selected play list will
appear on the lower row.
5. To insert a scene in the middle of mul-

tiple scenes, press to move the cur-
sor to the lower row, and press or
to select the position where the
scene is to be inserted.
Pressing the ENTER button will remove the scene
on the right next to the position where the new Insertion position
scene is to be inserted, from the play list.
6. After specifying the insertion position,

press to move the cursor to the up-
per row, use or to select the
scene, and then press the ENTER but-
ton.
The selected scene will be added to the inser-
tion position of lower row.
7. After adding all the scenes you want using the same procedure,
press the CANCEL button.
The edited play list will be displayed with thumbnails.
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Play
Selecting ○ ○ ○ ○List
○ ○ ○To
○ ○Be
○ ○ Played
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ or
○ ○ ○Edited
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
To play or edit the created play list, first select it and then display it with thumbnails.
During playback you can use all buttons available for playback.
1. Press the MENU button to display the Disc Navigation menu

screen.
2. Choose “Play List”, “Select”, and then

The menu screen for selecting the play list will
appear.
3. Select the desired play list and press

the ENTER button.
The selected play list with thumbnails will ap-
pear.
Pressing will play back all scenes in the se-
lected play list.
Playing back play list

You can select a play list and perform playback (p. 104), repeat play (p. 104) or
slide play (p. 105). The procedure for each playback is the same as that when all
programs or a specific program is selected. During playback you can use all but-
tons available for playback.
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Editing play list

You can perform the following for the play list being displayed:
Operating play lists:

Attach titles: See p. 121
Delete play lists: See p. 122
Operating individual scenes in play list:
Delete scenes from play list: See p. 106
Set or release skip: See p. 107, 108
Attach title: See p. 109
Add special effects: See p. 112
Divide a scene: See p. 114
Combine scenes: See p. 115
The procedures for operating individual scenes in play list are the same as those for
operating programs.
However, the information set on the play list is effective only on that list: It will not have
any effect on original scenes. If a scene is unloaded from the play list, the original
scene will not be lost, it will simply not be included in the play list. The information set
to the original scenes will remain, and it can also be changed on the play list.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Title
Attaching ○ ○ ○ ○to
○ ○ Play
○ ○ ○ ○ List
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
You can attach desired titles to play lists. The title of play list will appear on the Disc
Navigation screen, and on the menu screen it will appear in place of the created date/
time when the play list is selected.
1. Press the MENU button in the play list thumbnail display status
to display the Disc Navigation menu.
2. Choose “Play List”, “Title”, and then

The screen for setting titles will appear.
The screen for setting titles is the same as that for

creating/editing title: Enter the title using the same
procedure as for “Attaching title” on page 109.
The created play list date has been set as a title: If
it is unnecessary, choose "Clear" to delete it.
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3. After entering the title, choose “Enter”

4. Choose "Yes" for verifying message,

The play list thumbnail display will be restored.
Tip:
• The registered title can be changed at any
time using the same procedure.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Play
Deleting ○ ○ ○ ○ List
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Select a play list and press the MENU button to display the Disc
Navigation menu.
2. Choose “Play List”, “Delete List”, and

The screen for verification will appear.
3. If you are sure that you wish to delete

the play list, choose “Yes” and press
the ENTER button.
The displayed play list will be deleted, and the

thumbnail display of all programs will be restored.
When the screen for verifying deletion appears, choose “No” and press the ENTER
button, or press the CANCEL button: You can cancel the deletion. In this case, the
displayed play list thumbnail display will be restored.
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Trouble Messages
Trouble Messages
A message may appear while you are operating the DVD camera/recorder. If a
message appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective ac-
tion.
Message Cause Troubleshooting
Control info. error • Mismatch may occur Update the control informa-
between the recorded tion (see p.136).
image and scene infor-
mation.
• Disc may be dirty. Remove the disc and wipe off
fingerprints, dust, etc. before
reusing it, or use another disc.
Disc error • Mismatch in recording Initialize the disc or use an-
information may be other disc.
caused by editing done
on some device other
than this DVD camera/
recorder.
• Disc may be dirty. Remove the disc and wipe off
fingerprints, dust, etc. before
No more scenes All scenes are unloaded -
Play List was deleted from the play list.
Write protected - Release write-protect of car-
Check cartridge tridge.
Battery is low - Replace with a charged bat-

Please charge battery tery.
Cannot combine - Select a range of at least 2
Select multiple scenes to be combined, and
scenes then combine them.
Cannot combine - Select only movies and com-
Deselect stills bine them.
Scenes over limit The number of entered Delete (unload) several
Cannot divide scenes has reached the scenes.
limit that can be entered.
Scenes over limit The number of scenes en- Unload several scenes.
Cannot add scenes tered in play list has
reached the limit that can
be entered.
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Cannot remove This may occur when Combine the divided scenes,
scenes scene that was edited for and then unload them.
division, etc. is to be un-
loaded.
Cannot delete scenes This may occur when Combine the divided scenes,
scene that was edited for and then delete them.
division, etc. is to be de-
leted.
Please update disc The thumbnail at the start of If thumbnail information is in-
program or play list may not sufficient, Disc Navigation will
appear when disc edited on automatically create thumb-
device other than this DVD nails after it starts.
camera/recorder is used, or,
when editing, such as com-
bining, is performed on this
Disc is full The number of entered Combine several scenes or
scenes has reached the delete (unload) them.
limit that can be entered,
so the control information
for generating thumbnails
cannot be added.
Reformat for camera Has the disc been initial- Choose "Yes" and initialize the
continue? ized on a PC? disc when using it on this
Error on disc Has initializing the disc on DVD camera/recorder.
All data will be deleted a PC been interrupted?
Continue?
Disc error The disc may be dirty. Remove the disc and wipe off
Failed format fingerprints, dust, etc. before
Disc error Disc error could have oc- Turn off the DVD camera/re-
Keep disc inside curred during editing of corder with the disc being used
and restart scenes. in it, connect AC adapter/
charger, and then power the
DVD camera/recorder again.
Scenes will be repaired.
Disc full - Delete unnecessary scenes
Cannot execute before using this disc, or use
another disc.
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Trouble Messages

Drive heat too high The temperature inside the Turn the DVD camera/recorder off
Please retry later DVD camera/recorder is too and wait for a while. The tempera-
high, and reading or writing ture will be effectively decreased
of the data on disc may not if the DVD camera/recorder is
be performed normally. placed in a well-ventilated spot.
(1) Error Reading It is possible that the sys- Follow the instructions on
Repair movie file tem cannot normally com- screen, taking note of the fol-
(2)Error occurred plete writing of file when lowing cautions:
Try to fix power is turned off for • Data may not be repaired,
Standby some reason during re- depending on the timing
Continue? cording or editing (delet- when power was turned off.
ing, dividing or combining • Data may not be repaired
scenes, or creating play normally if data recorded on
list). Selecting "Yes" will another recorder is mixed in.
automatically repair the • The repaired data may be
video file, but even if "No" different from the original re-
is selected, the same mes- corded content because of
sage will appear when the partial deletion of defective
DVD camera/recorder is portion.
turned on next time. (Do • Since the date/time for re-
not remove the disc while pair is added to the repaired
the DVD camera/recorder data (only the corrected por-
is recognizing it: Ignoring tion for partial repair), the
this will deactivate the file original date/time informa-
repair function.) tion will be lost.
• Since all movies, and then
all stills, are repaired, the or-
der of recorded contents will
be lost.
(In case of message (2) only)
Use AC adapter Scene cannot be repaired If the AC adapter/charger is
when the DVD camera/ unavailable in handy place,
recorder is powered by a remove the disc, use the op-
battery. posite side, or use another
disc. To repair the removed
disc, insert the disc into the
DVD camera/recorder after-
wards, and connect the AC
adapter/charger.
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Error ocurred Abnormality with the disc Initialize the disc before us-
Please change / for- to be repaired. ing it again, or use the other
mat disc side of the same disc or an-
other disc.
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DVD Camera/recorder Settings
Switching operating sound on or off ................................. 128

Setting power save/changing off time ............................... 129
Changing display format of date and time ......................... 130
Initializing all settings to defaults ....................................... 131
System reset .................................................................... 132
Checking remaining free space on DVD-RAM disc ............. 133
Initializing DVD-RAM disc ................................................ 134
Updating control information ............................................ 136
127

Switching Operating Sound On or Off
This DVD camera/recorder will generate sound when the POWER or REC button
is pressed or other operations are engaged. If you do not need operating sound,
you can switch it off.

the menu screen.
2. Use the Select dial to choose “OTHER

SETUP” and then “BEEP”.
Options will be next to BEEP: “ON” is being high-
lighted.
3. Turn the Select dial to change the option

to “OFF”, and then press the Select dial.
The menu screen for setting others will be re-
stored, and “BEEP” has been specified as “OFF”.
4. Press the MENU button to switch off

the menu screen.
BEEP
Number of Number of
Operating sound Operating sound
sounds sounds
Power switch ON 1 Recognition of disc is complete 2
PC connections are complete 1
Power switch OFF 2 PC connections are finished 1
Eject operation is complete 2
EJECT button can be ac- 1 Disc Navigetion : Initialization 1
cepted check screen is displayed.
REC button is accepted 1 Disc Navigetion : Scene deletion 1
screen is displayed.
Recording of movie is ter- 2 Disc Navigetion : Control infor- 1
minated mation updating is displayed.
PHOTO button is pressed 2
to half
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Releasing Power Save/Changing Off Time
Setting Power Save/Changing Off Time

If you use the OTHER SETUP menu screen to specify “POWER SAVE ON:5”, and
continue the recording pause status for approximately 5 minutes, the DVD camera/
recorder will automatically go off to prevent the battery from being discharged. You
can also change the auto power off time to 30 minutes. If you want to use up the
battery when you have no intention to use the DVD camera/recorder for a long
time, you can switch off the Power save function.

the menu screen.
2. Use the select dial to choose “OTHER

SETUP” and then “POWER SAVE”.
Options will be next to POWER SAVE: “OFF” is
being highlighted.
3. Turn the Select dial to change “OFF” to

“ON:30” (power off in approximately 30
minutes) or “ON:5” (power off in ap-
proximately 5 minutes), and then press
the Select dial.
stored, and “POWER SAVE” has been specified
as “ON:30” or “ON:5”.
Tip:
• The power save setting information does not appear in the on-screen
display, and this setting will not change when the DVD camera/recorder is
turned off. It is recommended that you set “POWER SAVE” to “ON:5” to
prevent needless battery consumption.
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Changing Display Format of Date and Time
You can select one of three date display formats: day/month/year, month/day/year
or year/month/day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display for-
mat will also change as follows:
Display format Date display Time display

D/M/Y day/month/year 0:00 (24-hour display)
M/D/Y month/day/year 0:00AM/PM
Y/M/D year/month/day AM/PM 0:00

the menu screen.
2. Use the Select dial to choose “DATE

SETUP” and then “DATE MODE”.
Options will be next to DATE MODE: “D/M/Y”
(currently selected display format) is being high-
lighted.
3. Turn the Select dial to change the dis-

play format, and then press the Select
dial.
The menu screen for setting date will be restored,
and the “DATE MODE” has been changed as you
designated.
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Initializing All Settings to Defaults
Initializing All Settings to Defaults

You can restore all camera menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory).
(The date and time will not be reset.)

the menu screen.

SETUP” and then “RESET”.
“BACK” will be highlighted.
3. Turn the Select dial to choose “OK”,

The “OTHER SETUP” menu screen will be re-
stored. All the setting items have now been reset
to defaults.
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System Reset
If the DVD camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”:
The DVD camera/recorder may recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all
settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and
time again before using the DVD camera/recorder.
1. Turn the DVD camera/recorder off, and detach the battery or AC

adapter/charger.
2. Use a fine tipped pen to hold down the

reset button for several seconds.
RESET
List of setting items:

Item Settings Page for setting
CAMERA SETUP
FLASH AUTO/ON/OFF 82
W.BALANCE AUTO/HOLD 77
EIS ON/OFF 71
D.ZOOM ON/OFF 65
REC SETUP
V.QUALITY FINE/STND 75
SELF./INT. OFF/SELF-TIMER/INTERVAL (0:05-5:00) 84,86
MIC FILTER OFF/ON 79
OTHER SETUP
BEEP ON/OFF 128
POWER SAVE OFF/ON:5/ON:30 129
E.DISPLAY LINE ON/LINE OFF 139
DATE SETUP
DATE MODE Y/M/D / M/D/Y / D/M/Y 130
DATE SET 1/1/2000 0:00 50
* are initial settings.
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Checking Remaining Free Space on DVD-RAM Disc
Checking Remaining Free Space on DVD-

RAM Disc
You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc.
1. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button in the recording pause status.

3. Press to choose "Disc", and then

Press to display the menu screen
concerning disc.
The menu screen concerning the disc will ap-
pear.
4. “Capacity” is being highlighted: Press

the ENTER button.
The remaining recording space on the side of
disc will be displayed.
Tips:
• With a write-protected disc, the remaining space will be displayed as "0".
• You can also review the remaining space on the information screen for
recording mode (see p. 60).
5. Press the CANCEL button to return to the Disc Navigation

screen.
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Initializing DVD-RAM Disc
When using DVD-RAM disc for AV applications, it must be initialized: If you want to
erase all data of recorded disc and reuse it, you can initialize it rather than delete the
data.
Cautions:
• If a DVD-RAM disc is initialized, all the recorded movies and stills will be
erased: Be careful not to initialize the disc by mistake.
• Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD camera/recorder when
initializing disc. Initialization will not be possible when the battery used to
power the DVD camera/recorder is discharged.
• Initialization with verification may not be possible for discs with severe
scratches or dirt: Such discs cannot be used.
1. Insert the DVD-RAM disc with the side you want to initialize fac-
ing the outside (facing the hand strap), and then turn the DVD
camera/recorder on.
2. After recognition of the disc is complete, press the DISC NAVI-

GATION button.

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Initializing DVD-RAM Disc
4. Press to Choose "Disc", and then

press to display the menu screen
concerning disc.
5. Press to choose “Format Disc”, and

The message for verifying initialization will ap-
pear.
6. Choose “Yes” and press the ENTER

button.
When initializing one side of the disc is complete,
the DVD camera/recorder will return to the re-
cording pause status.
When initializing the other side of disc, turn the disc over, and repeat the above pro-
cedure from step 2.
Caution:
• Before initializing the disc, use the Disc Navigation screen to check the
recorded contents (see p. 98).
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Updating Control Information
Disc Navigation in this DVD camera/recorder processes the information on scenes
in a unique manner. If you use some other device to edit the video data on the
DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD camera/recorder, a mismatch will occur in
the control information that may disable correct playback on Disc Navigation. In
this case, update the control information so that the data can be played on Disc
Navigation. Note that if the control information is updated, all the information set to
the scenes (title, skip, fade, etc.) will be lost. Understand that it may take time to
update the control information if the disc has many recorded scenes.
Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD camera/recorder.
1. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button in the recording pause status.

3. Press to choose “Disc”, and then

press to display the menu screen
concerning disc.
4. Press to choose “Update disc”, and

The message for verification will appear.
5. To update the control information,

choose “Yes” and press the ENTER
button.
The message for proceeding will appear, and then
the Disc Navigation menu screen will be restored.
A black screen may appear while the message for
updating is displayed.
When the screen for verification appears, choose “No” and press the ENTER
button, or press the CANCEL button to cancel updating of control information.
136

Connecting DVD Camera/recorder to
Other Devices
This section explains the methods for connecting to AV devices such as TV,
and transferring the data on DVD-RAM disc to your PC.
Viewing on TV screen ...................................................... 138

Transferring data to PC .................................................... 140
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Viewing on TV Screen
Connect this DVD camera/recorder to a TV and you can play back the recorded
video or monitor the video being recorded on the TV screen. This is also useful
when editing or playing back with Disc Navigation.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ to
Connecting ○ ○ ○a○ TV
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Use the provided AV output cable (provided) or S-video cable (generally available)
to connect the DVD camera/recorder to a TV as follows:
To video/audio input jacks of TV
AV output cable (provided)
To S-Video
input jack
of TV
S V
AUDIO/VIDEO
EXT.MIC DE
I
DIGITAL
S-video cable (generally avairable)
Cautions:
• Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV is turned down. Before
terminating playback, move the DVD camera/recorder away from TV.
• Insert the AV output cable plugs into jacks straight: Obliquely inserting them
could damage the jacks.
• If you connect the DVD camera/recorder to a multi-TV, and set the video input on
the multi-TV to “AUTO”, the TV may erroneously detect the input signal from the
camera/recorder. To prevent this, set the video input on the multi-TV to “PAL”.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ on
Viewing ○ ○ ○TV
○ ○ Screen
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
1. Turn the TV on and set the input selector to “VCR” whichever

applicable Video input.
Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input.

The image that the DVD camera/recorder is seeing will appear on the TV screen.
You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of the DVD
camera/recorder.
3. Perform playback or recording.

Turn down TV volume in record mode or feed back could result.
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Viewing on TV Screen
Tip:
• The infrared remote control is useful when operating the DVD camera/
recorder while viewing an image on TV screen. However, if you use a
Hitachi VCR, the remote control may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is
near the DVD camera/recorder. To prevent this, set the remote control code
of the VCR to a position other than "VCR2".
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ On-Screen
Switching ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Information
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Off
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
You can switch off the on-screen information that is displayed in the viewfinder or
on the LCD screen, from TV screen.
You can also use the EXT. DISPLAY button on the remote control to switch the set-
ting.

the menu screen.

SETUP” and then “E. DISPLAY”.
Options will be next to “E. DISPLAY”: “LINE ON”
is being highlighted.
3. Turn the Select dial to change the option to

“LINE OFF”, and then press the Select dial.
stored, and “E. DISPLAY” has been specified as
“LINE OFF”.

If no on-screen information appears on the TV, check the viewfinder or LCD screen.
Caution:
• The on-screen information during playback will also appear even if "E.
DISPLAY" is specified "LINE OFF".
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Transferring Data to PC
There are several ways to transfer the data recorded on this DVD camera/recorder to PC.
When using the PC connection software

Using the PC connection software, you can utilize stills recorded on this DVD cam-
era/recorder, on Windows 98 PC (note 1).
Utilizing recorded stills:

This DVD camera/recorder records two types of still on disc: stills (MPEG2 704 x
576 pixels) to be viewed on TV and stills (JPEG 1,280 x 960 pixels) to be used on
PC. You can use the PC connection software to transfer PC stills to PC.
Note 1: There are numerous types of PC, including those assembled by individual
persons. For information on whether the PC connection software can be used with
your PC, refer to "Conditions in which PC connection software can be used" on the
next page.
Cautions:
• Only IBM PC/AT compatible PCs with Windows 98 installed can be used
with the PC connection software. Read following "Conditions in which PC
connection software can be used" carefully.
PCs with DVD-RAM drive, DVD-ROM drive

If PCs are provided with DVD-RAM/ROM drive that conforms to 4.7 GB DVD-RAM
disc and 8-cm disc and with the UDF2.01 compatible file system preinstalled, the
data recorded on this DVD camera/recorder can be read on such PCs, by inserting
the disc removed from cartridge into the drive.
Utilizing recorded stills:

Stills are stored on disc as JPEG images (1,280 x 960 pixels): Play them using an
application that is compatible with JPEG image.
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Transferring Data to PC
Conditions in which PC connection software can be used:

• Windows 98 preinstalled PC
• IBM PC/AT compatible PC
• Equipped with USB port in standard
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive provided
The following hardware requirements are recommended for smooth use:

• Pentium II, Pentium III, Celeron with clock frequency 400 MHz or higher
• Memory of at least 64 MB
• Free space on hard disc: at least 100 MB
The following are stored in the PC connection software CD-ROM:

• USB device driver for DVD camera/recorder
• UDF Reader
Cautions:
• No power is supplied to this DVD camera/recorder via PC connection
cable: Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD camera/recorder.
• The PC connection cable provided is exclusively for this DVD camera/
recorder. A generally available USB cable cannot be used.
• Unplug all cables other than the DC power cable and PC connection cable
when connecting DVD camera/recorder to PC.
• Do not unplug the PC connection cable when the ACCESS indicator is lit or
blinking: Disconnecting it could damage the data on disc.
• And, thoroughly read the instruction manual of PC connection software.
• Connect the DVD camera/recorder to PC at comfortable room tempera-
ture: If movies are transferred at ambient temperature of 35˚C or more for
an extended time, reading errors could result.
• Hitachi does not guarantee operation in the following cases:
- When using USB port added by installing USB extended board
- When USB hub is used
- When cables other than the cable supplied are used
- When PC equipped with DVD-RAM drive is used
• If you use PC equipped with DVD-RAM drive, change the UDF file system to
the UDF device driver contained in the PC connection software.
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chapter 6_Connecting DVD Camcorder to Other Devices
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ to
Connecting ○ ○ ○PC
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Use the PC connection cable to connect this DVD camera/recorder to PC as fol-

lows:
S V
AUDIO/VIDEO
EXT.MIC DE
I
DIGITAL
Display in information LCD monitor

When the DVD camera/recorder is connected to PC, the 3.5" LCD monitor and
viewfinder will be off: Close the LCD monitor and check with "PC connection dis-
play" in the information LCD monitor on the DVD camera/recorder.
Cursor display
PC connection display
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Subsidiary Information
Cleaning ......................................................................... 144

Trouble messages ............................................................ 145
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 147
Major specifications ......................................................... 155
Index .............................................................................. 157
Introduction to optional accessories ................................... 161
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Cleaning
Be sure to turn the POWER switch off before cleaning this DVD camera/recorder.
Cleaning LCD screen and lens:

Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to
use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in the
screen, result in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor.
Do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD camera/recorder case:

The coating of case could peel off or the case could deteriorate. Wipe off dirt on the
case with a moist cloth which has been completely wrung out. When using chemical
cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use.
If dust adheres to viewfinder lens:

Use a cotton swab to wipe it off. Do not use force when rubbing the lens: Doing so
could damage it.
144
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Trouble Messages
Trouble Messages
Message Probable Cause Troubleshooting
CHECK DISC Disc that cannot be used on Check whether the type of disc is
this DVD camera/recorder correct or not, or whether the DVD-
has been inserted or DVD- RAM disc is write protected or not.
RAM disc is write protected.
INITIALIZE DVD-RAM disc is not If this message appears, be sure to
DISC initialized or it is damaged. initialize the disc on this DVD
camera/recorder before using it.
Reinitializing even a DVD-RAM disc
used on this DVD camera/recorder
may be necessary (initializing will
erase all recorded contents on
disc). If this message appears, try
to initialize the disc. If the same
message still appears, the DVD-
RAM disc may be damaged: Use
another DVD-RAM disc.
END OF DISC DVD-RAM disc is full. You cannot record on this disc
anymore. Prepare another disc or
delete unnecessary movie scenes
from this disc.
DISC ALMOST DVD-RAM disc will soon be Replace the disc.
FULL full, and recording will be
impossible.
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chapter 7_Subsidiary Information
Message Probable Cause Troubleshooting

DISC ACCESS This DVD camera/recorder Wait until the message disappears,
is verifying whether the and you can start to use the DVD
correct DVD-RAM disc has camera/recorder.
been inserted. This message will be displayed for a
little longer when the date changes.
The recorded scene is Wiat until the message disappears,
being stored on DVD-RAM and you can start to use the DVD
disc. camera/recorder.
NO DISC DVD-RAM disc has not Insert it.
been inserted.
This message may appear Condensation has occurred on the
when the DVD camera/ camera/recorder lens or DVD-RAM
recorder or DVD-RAM disc drive. Do not remove the disc; leave the
is moved from a cold place DVD camera/recorder turned off in a
to a warm place. place as dry as possible for 1-2 hours.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still
cannot restore the DVD camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it your-
self, but consult your dealer.
Reference
Symptom Check to see Correction page
Power Power turns off Is battery Charge it.
supplies immediately after charged?
being turned on.
When power is 38
turned on, the
LCD screen will
turn on and off.
Power goes off Was the DVD You have speci-
unexpectedly. camera/recorder fied “POWER
left for 5 minutes SAVE ON:5”
or more without using the OTHER
recording, etc. SETUP menu.
after it was turned You can lengthen
on? the time till power
129
goes off or
release the power
save function.
Power cannot be - Remove the
turned off. battery or AC
adapter/charger.
In this case, the
disc cannot be
removed. To
remove the disc, -
reattach the
battery or AC
adapter/charger
and turn the
camera/recorder
on again.
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Power No image appears Is DVD camera/ Unplug the PC
supplies on the LCD recorder con- connection cable.
screen or in the nected to PC 142
viewfinder. using PC connec-
tion cable?
Does DVD Press the DISC
camera/recorder NAVIGATION
stop at the end of button.
the scene to 98
which wipe-out
was set and
played back.
Battery weakens Are you using the The DVD camera/
fast DVD camera/ recorder can
recorder where normally be used
the temperature for 40 minutes to
is very low? one hour with a
fully charged DZ-
39
BP16 battery, but
this time will be
shorter at low
temperatures.
Prepare extra
. batteries.
Battery may be Replace it.
41
dead.
Battery cannot be Was the POWER The battery might
charged. indicator on AC have been
adapter/charger lit attached incorrectly
or blinking during to the AC adapter/
charging? charger. Remove
the battery, and
then attach it again.
If the POWER
indicator still blinks 38
when the battery is
attached correctly,
the battery is dead:
Purchase a new
one.
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Reference
Power Battery cannot be Is DC power cable Disconnect it.
supplies charged. plugged into the
AC adapter/
charger?
Is the battery Remove the
attached cor- battery once,
rectly? make sure of the
orientation, and
then reattach it. 38
The CHG. or Is the battery Remove the
CHG.80 indicator abnormally hot? battery, leave it for
on AC adapter/ a while to cool
charger blinks down, then
during charging. charge it.
Is the ambient Charge the
temperature too battery at 10-
low or too high? 30°C.
The POWER Has the battery Remove the
indicator on AC been unused for a battery, and then
adapter/charger long time? reattach it. If the
blinks during battery is still not 41
charging. charged, it may
be dead: Pur-
chase a new one.
During Pressing the REC Is the RECORD- If it is set to still,
recording button will not ING MODE switch recording is not
start recording. set to “still”? possible by
64
pressing REC. Set
the switch to the
movie mode.
Recording starts Is disc scratched Clean the disc. If
but stops immedi- or does dirt or there is still no
ately. fingerprint adhere improvement,
to it? replace the disc. 36
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During LCD screen is Has brightness of Stop recording
recording hard to see. LCD screen been and adjust the 59
adjusted? brightness.
Is the DVD Use the
camera/recorder viewfinder. When
being used using LCD
outdoors? monitor, adjust its
58
angle so that LCD
screen is not
exposed to direct
sunlight.
Focus is not Is it difficult to use Focus manually.
correct. auto focus with 63, 72
your subject?
Does “FOCUS” The DVD camera/
appear? recorder is set to
manual focus.
Focus the subject 72
manually, or
release manual
focus.
During Focus is not Is the diopter Adjust the diopter
recording correct. control correctly control.
adjusted if you
57
are using the
viewfinder as a
monitor?
In cases other than the above, turn
the POWER switch off, and then on
again.
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Troubleshooting
Reference
During Recognition of Is disc dirty? Use soft, dry
playback disc is not cloth to clean it. -
complete
Pressing the Has the image Playback of image
playback button been recorded by recorded on
will not start devices other than devices other than
playback. this DVD camera/ this DVD camera/ 136
recorder? recorder may be
impossible on this
DVD camera/
recorder.
Has scene been If the scene
edited by applica- recorded on this
tions other than camera/recorder
Disc Navigation? is edited with
applications other
136
than Disc Naviga-
tion, playback
may not be
possible on this
DVD camera/
recorder.
No playback Is TV input Some TVs have
picture appears selector set multiple video input
on TV screen. correctly? jacks. Check
whether the correct
input was selected
on TV to match the
connected jacks. If
138
the DVD camera/
recorder is
connected to VCR,
set its input
selector to
“external input
(LINE)”.
151
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Reference
During No playback Is the DVD Check the
playback picture appears camera/recorder connections.
138
on TV screen. connected to TV
correctly?
Playback picture Is disc scratched Clean the disc.
is momentarily or does dirt or
36
interrupted. fingerprint adhere
to it?
No sound Is the TV volume Adjust TV volume
control set control, and be
138
correctly? sure to adjust the
volume on TV.
Miscella- Power does not Detach the battery or
neous come on, or no AC adapter/charger,
operation occurs and use a fine tipped
by pressing pen to hold down the
button. reset button for
several seconds.
Then reattach the
battery or AC
adapter/charger, and
operate the DVD
camera/recorder. 132
Resetting the DVD
camera/recorder will
return the date/time
and all setting items
on the menu screen
to defaults: Reset
the date/time and
each menu setting
item as needed.
Has the DVD The DVD camera/
camera/recorder recorder could be
-
been subjected to damaged. Consult
impact? your dealer.
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Troubleshooting
Reference
Miscella- The date and Has the DVD The internal
neous time are incorrect. camera/recorder backup memory
been left unused may be
for a long period of discharged:
time? Charge it.
51
The date will be Has the internal
displayed as backup battery
January 1, 2000 been charged?
each time power
is turned on.
Disc cannot be Has disc rotation Disc cannot be
removed. stopped? removed unless
rotation has
48
stopped. Wait
before trying to
remove it again.
Disc cannot be Did you detach Connect the
removed. the battery or AC battery pack or
adapter/charger AC adapter/
before turning the charger, turn the
POWER switch POWER switch 48
off? on and then off,
and remove the
disc after the disc
unlocking sound
is heard.
DVD camera/ Is the remote Point it at the
recorder cannot control pointed at infrared receiver
be operated from the infrared to operate the
remote control. receiver on DVD DVD camera/
camera/recorder? recorder.
Is the infrared The remote
receiver on DVD control cannot
camera/recorder operate the DVD 53
exposed to direct camera/recorder
sunlight or strong when strong light
fluorescent light, strikes the infrared
etc.? receiver. Adjust
the place or angle
of the DVD
camera/recorder.
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Miscella- DVD camera/ Are there batter- Also check the
neous recorder cannot ies in the remote polarities of
be operated from control? batteries. The
52
remote control. batteries could be
dead: Try replac-
ing them.
Is the DVD Turn it on.
camera/recorder 57
powered?
Disc cover cannot Is disc correctly Remove the disc
be closed. inserted? and then reinsert
Was disc inserted it.
until it locked?
Was disc inserted 45
from wrong
direction?
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Major Specifications
Major Specifications
CCD (number of effective 1/4-inch interlaced, total number of pixels:
pixels) approx. 1,160,000 (movie: approx. 880,000: still:
approx. 1,060,000)
Lens F2.0-2.7, f = 4.1-49.2 mm
Filter diameter: 37 mm
Focal length (converted to 35 Movie: approx. 44-528 mm
mm camera) Still: approx. 38-456 mm
Focus Auto/Manual
Zoom Optical 12X, 48X with digital zoom added
Required minimum illumination 8 lx
Viewfinder 0.44-inch color TFT (approx. 180,000 pixels)
LCD monitor 3.5-inch color TFT (approx. 200,000 pixels)
Electronic image stabilizer Electronic type
Shutter speed 1/60 - 1/4000 second (movie)
Flash (AUTO/ON/OFF) Still recording only
Self-timer recording Still recording only
External microphone jack External microphone jack / 3.5 mmφ stereo mini-
jack: Recommended microphone impedance 600
Ω - 1 kΩ
Recording mode Movie (with sound)
Still
Maximum recordable time Movie: approx. 60 minutes (FINE)*
(on both sides of disc) approx. 120 minutes (STND)*
Maximum number of record- 1998.*
able stills
(on both sides of disc)
Recording format Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording
standard (MPEG audio)
Still: Simultaneous recording, conforming to
DVD video recording standard and JPEG
(1,280x960 pixels)
Audio playback format MPEG, Dolby AC3
Recording medium 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to DVD-RAM
Book 2.1)
Jacks Video/audio output x 1, S-video output x 1,
External microphone input x 1, Digital input/
output terminal (connected to PC USB jack) x 1
Battery system Lithium-ion
Power consumption approx. 6.5 W when recording with LCD monitor off
* This number will decrease if stills and movies are recorded on the same disc.
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(W x H x D) projections)
Operating temperature 0-40 °C (less than 80%).
(humidity) 0-35ºC when connected to PC
Storage temperature -20-60 °C
Weight approx. 830 g (without battery or disc)
Total weight when recording approx. 990 g (when using DZ-BP16 battery)
Provided accessories AC adapter/charger, battery, DC power cable, AV
output cable, infrared remote control, 2 “AA”
batteries for remote control, lens cap, lens cap
string, shoulder strap, power cable, 2 ferrite
cores, DVD-RAM disc, PC connection cable,
PC connection software CD-ROM
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ of
Specifications ○ ○ ○DZ-ACP1
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ AC
○ ○ ○Adapter/Charger
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Power supply 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Input capacity 40 VA (at 100 V)
DC output 8.0 V, 2.0 A
Charge output 8.4 V, 2.2 A
Weight approx. 280 g (AC adapter/charger)
External dimensions (W x H x D) approx. 65 x 50 x 105 mm
Ambient temperature 0-40 °C
Allowable relative humidity 20-85%
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Index
Thumbnail ...................................... 98
Index Thumbnails in play list ................. 120
Viewfinder ................................ 60, 95
DVD video recording standard .............. 32
Number DVD-RAM disc
8 cm DVD-RAM disc ............................. 31 Initializing ..................................... 134
Inserting ......................................... 45
A Removing ....................................... 47
AC adapter/charger ....................... 43, 156 Removing from cartridge ............... 34
All programs .......................................... 96 Replacing in cartridge .................... 34
Auto-focus .............................................. 63 DVD-RAM standard ............................... 31
D. ZOOM ............................................... 65
B
Battery pack ........................................... 38 E
Attaching to DVD camera/recorder .... 40 Electronic image stabilizer .................... 71
Charging .......................................... 38 Exposure ................................................ 76
Disposition of dead battery ............ 42 External output display ........................ 139
Life ................................................. 42 Eye cup .................................................. 57
Recordable time on DVD camera/recorder .... 39
F
Removing from DVD camera/recorder ... 40
Setting up ....................................... 38 Fade (special effect) ............................ 112
Beep ..................................................... 128 Ferrite core ............................................ 25
Built-in battery ....................................... 51 FINE (movie mode) ............................... 75
Buttons and switches used when recording ... 62 Flash ................................................. 82-84
Buttons used for playback ..................... 90 Focusing when recording movie ..... 63, 72
B/W (special sffect) ............................. 112 Frame advance/frame back .................. 94
C I
Cautions when storing ........................... 22 Image quality
Cautions when using ............................. 18 Movie .............................................. 75
Cleaning ............................................... 144 Still ................................................. 80
Control information .............................. 136 Immediately checking recorded scene ... 91
Connecting Information
To PC ........................................... 142 Switching off (during playback) ..... 95
To TV ............................................ 138 Switching off (during recording) ..... 61
Copyright ............................................... 23 When playing back ........................ 95
When recording .............................. 60
D Information display mode ................ 61, 95
Date and time Information LCD ............................ 61, 142
Changing display format .............. 130 Interval recording ................................... 84
Setting ............................................ 50
L
Defaults ................................................ 131
Disc Navigation ...................................... 96 Lens cap ................................................ 26
Display Lens hood .............................................. 63
Information LCD ..................... 61, 142 Light from rear ....................................... 82
Liquid crystal display ............... 60, 95 LINE OFF (ext. out display) ................. 139
Scene information ........................ 116 LINE ON (ext. out display) .................. 139
157

Liquid crystal display Creating ........................................ 117

Closing ........................................... 59 Deleting ........................................ 122
During playback ............................. 95 Deleting scenes ........................... 106
During recording (camera) ............. 60 Displaying with thumbnails .......... 120
Opening .......................................... 58 Editing .......................................... 121
List of setting items .............................. 132 Playing back ................................. 120
Playing back
M Movie ............................................ 104
Macro recording ..................................... 73 Play list ......................................... 120
Manual focus Repeat play .................................. 104
When recording movie ................... 72 Stills only ...................................... 105
When recording still ....................... 87 PORTRAIT (program AE) ...................... 69
Menu ...................................................... 66 Power save .................................... 65, 129
Messages Powering from AC outlet ....................... 43
Camera/recorder .......................... 145 Pressing PHOTO all the way ................ 80
Disc Navigation ............................ 123 Pressing PHOTO to half ........................ 80
Microphone (external) ........................... 78 Program ................................................. 96
Microphone filter .................................... 79 Program AE ........................................... 69
Mode 1 ................................................. 109 Provided accessories ............................ 24
Mode 2 ................................................. 109
Movie mode ........................................... 64 R
Movie quality mode ............................... 75 Recordable time (on DVD-RAM disc) ... 49
Recording an image of yourself ............ 74
N RECORDING MODE switch .................. 62
Names of parts ...................................... 27 Recording movie .................................... 64
Number of recordable stills ................... 49 Recording pause ................................... 57
Recording sound ................................... 78
O
Recording sound with external microphone . 78
On-screen information
Remote control ...................................... 53
During playback ............................. 95
Repeat play ......................................... 104
During recording ............................ 60
Reset
Switching off (during playback) ..... 95
Settings ........................................ 131
Switching off (during recording) ..... 61
System ......................................... 132
Operation
Disc Navigation .............................. 99 S
Zoom .............................................. 65 Scene
Optional accessories ........................... 160 Adding special effects .................. 112
Adding to play list ......................... 118
P
Attaching title ............................... 109
PC
Combining .................................... 115
Connecting ................................... 142
Deleting ........................................ 106
Transferring data .......................... 140
Displaying information ................. 116
Windows ....................................... 141
Dividing ........................................ 114
PC connection software ...................... 140
Editing ............................................ 97
Play list
Playing back ................................. 104
Adding scenes ............................. 118
Playing repeatedly ....................... 104
Attaching title ............................... 121
Registering in play list .................. 117
158

Index
Searching for .................................. 92 V

Selecting ...................................... 102 Viewfinder .............................................. 57
Selecting all scenes ..................... 103 During playback ............................. 95
Selecting multiple scenes ............ 102 During recording ............................ 60
Skipping ....................................... 107 Viewing
Viewing ........................................... 91 on TV screen ................................ 138
Searching for image .............................. 93 recorded scene .............................. 91
Select dial ........................................ 50, 66
Selecting date (program) ..................... 100 W
Self-timer ............................................... 86 What is DVD? ........................................ 31
SHIFT (selecting range) ...................... 102 White balance ........................................ 77
Shooting mode (program AE) ................ 69 Windows .............................................. 140
Shutter speed ........................................ 82 Wipe (special effect) ............................ 112
Skip ............................................. 107, 108 Write-protect .......................................... 36
Slide play ............................................. 105
Z
Special effects ..................................... 112
Zoom ...................................................... 65
Specifications ...................................... 155
SPORTS (program AE) ......................... 69
SPOTLIGHT (program AE) .................... 69
Still
Manual focus .................................. 87
Playing back only stills ................. 105
Recording ....................................... 80
STND (movie mode) .............................. 75
Storage capacity ............................ 49, 133
Suggestions and restrictions ................. 23
SURF&SNOW (program AE) ................. 69
Switching recording method (movie) .... 75
T
Thumbnail display ................................. 98
Switching ...................................... 100
Title ..................................................... 109
Transferring data to PC ....................... 140
Trial recording ........................................ 23
Troubleshooting ................................... 147
Turning camera/recorder on .................. 65
159

Introduction to Optional Accessories
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Supplies
Power ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
DZ-BP16 battery: 7.2 V/1600 mAh DZ-BP28 battery: 7.2 V/2800 mAh
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DZ-MV100E表紙-QR32461** Page 1 01.1.29, 1:39 PM Adobe PageMaker 6.5J/PPC

WARNING : To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

WARNING : To prevent fire or shock hazard, use the

The DVD camera/recorder and AC CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK

WARNING : To prevent risk of injury

This symbol alerts the user CLASS 1

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Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by

Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks

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8 Ventilation – Slots and openings tripod, bracket, or table recommended

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Trial Record and Play Back ............................................................ 10

Before You Begin ............................................................................ 15

Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings ................. 89

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Playing back by skipping scenes (Skip) ............................................... 107

DVD Camera/recorder Settings .................................................... 127

Connecting DVD Camera/recorder to Other Devices ................ 137

Subsidiary Information ................................................................. 143

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DVD AC adapter/ DC power cable Power cable 8 cm DVD-RAM

When using a battery pack, charge it or refferring to page 38.

1. Make sure that the RECORDING MODE

2. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the DVD camera/recorder.

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DC power cable AC adapter/charger

3. Insert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge.

3-4 Push the section indicated "PUSH" on the

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4. Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.

ter the recording pause mode.

(The date is set to 1/1/2000 at the factory.)

5. Set the current date and time (see p. 50).

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1. Press the button while in

The DVD camera/recorder will enter the

3. Turn power off.

indicator at the center of POWER switch and

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Features of DVD camera/recorder ...................................... 16

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This DVD camera/recorder is provided with a useful editing/playback tool. Disc

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Liquid Crystal Display and viewfinder:

Hold the DVD camera/recorder correctly:

Do not subject the DVD camera/recorder to impact:

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Heat on surface of product:

Be careful of ambient temperature:

Do not point directly at the sun:

Do not use the DVD camera/recorder near TV or radio:

Do not expose the DVD camera/recorder to soot or steam: