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DZ-GX5080A
DZ-GX5020A/DZ-GX5000A
DVD-RAM DVD-RW
DVD-R +RW
Instruction manual
Mode d’emploi
Des performances optimales et un fonctionnement
à long terme seront assurés en appliquant les
présentes instructions après avoir entièrement lu
ce mode d’emploi.
Manual de instrucciones
Para obtener el mejor funcionamiento y asegurar
muchos años de utilización exenta de problemas,
lea todo este manual de instrucciones.
English
DZ-GX5080A DZ-GX5020A DZ-GX5000A
Toobtain the best performance and ensure years
of trouble-free use, please read this entire
instruction manual.
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Important Information
For Your Safety
The power switch turns the DVD video 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.
The DVD video camera/recorder and AC
adapter/charger have the following caution
marks.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Identifications of caution marks
Precautions
WARNING: Many television programs and films
are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copy-
right law may apply to private in-home
videotaping of copyrighted materials.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
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.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/
CHARGER (DZ-ACS3).
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol warns the user that
uninsulated voltage within the unit
may have sufficient magnitude to cause
electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous
to make any kind of contact with any
inside part of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that
important literature concerning the
operation and maintenance of this unit
has been included. Therefore, it should
be read carefully to avoid any
problems.
The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is
made by highly precise technology. More than
99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are
effective, 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.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher
class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do
not remove any covers or attempt to gain
access to the inside of the product. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
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Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 Professional, and Windows® XP are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows Vista™ is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel®, Pentium® Processor, and Celeron® Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
IBM ® and PC/AT
® are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each
individual company.
SD logo is a trademark.
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, including 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 residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 video camera/
recorder and accessory equipment.
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
11 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
14 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
15 The equipment (AC Adapter/Charger) shall be
used near the socket-outlet and shall be easily
accessible.
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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 force, hit it or prick it with
a sharp object.
•If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear
soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.
•Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with the open LCD screen down.
•Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD video camera/recorder.
Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder:
•The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology. Among the total
number of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels
for viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as colored dots
(red, blue, green). This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a
fault that will interfere with recording.
•The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD video camera/
recorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. Normal
brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises.
Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly:
•Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder: The
viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall.
Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact:
•This DVD video camera/recorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it
against a hard object or let it fall.
•When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on it. Do not use the DVD
video camera/recorder with a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.
No sand or dust!
•Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause
malfunctions or defects.
No water or oil!
•Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric
shock, malfunctions or defects.
Heat on surface of product:
•The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly
warm, but this does not indicate a fault.
Screen on connected TV:
•Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which
the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention
or phosphor degradation of TV screen.
Be careful of ambient temperature:
•Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 104ºF (40ºC) or
under 32ºF (0ºC) will result in abnormal recording/playback.
•Take care that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to PC does
not rise excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 86ºF (30ºC)).
•Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on beach sand or in a closed vehicle where the
temperature is very high for a long time: This could cause malfunctions.
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Do not point directly at the sun:
•If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction
or a fire could occur.
•Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This
could cause malfunctions.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near TV or radio:
•This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:
•If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a
radio wave tower or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded.
During playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and
sound.
At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction.
Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to soot or steam:
•Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near corrosive gas:
•If the DVD video camera/recorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated
by gasoline or diesel engine, corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, or sulfur such as in a hot
spring area, the external or internal terminals could corrode, which would disable normal
operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so power will not turn on.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier:
•With some water in humidifier, calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the
air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which
could cause it to operate abnormally.
Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to insecticide:
•Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could dirty the lens in laser pickup block,
and in such a case the DVD video camera/recorder might not operate normally. Turn the DVD
video camera/recorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.
Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner:
•Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way.
•Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to be faulty.
•If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs.
Be careful of moisture condensation:
•When you move the DVD video 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 droplets) could occur on the lens
and/or inside the DVD video camera/recorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of
disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a soft,
dry cloth. Even if the external surface of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may
remain inside: Turn the DVD video 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 video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time:
•This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance
camera/monitor. If you use it for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of DVD video
camera/recorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may slow down or
other faults could occur. If this happens, turn it off and wait for a while before using it again.
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Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or
CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking:
•The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or
blinking to show that data is being written to disc or card,
or being read from it. At this time, do not do any of the
following, so as not to damage the data:
−Remove battery
−Disconnect AC adapter/charger
−Plug or unplug PC connection cable
−Remove disc or card
−Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe
vibrations or impact
−Violently open or close the LCD monitor
The ACCESS/PC indicator will light for a while after
recording is finished. While it is lit, do not subject the DVD
video camera/recorder to any vibration or impact, and do
not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger.
If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the
ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking,
turn it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of
the disc or card will be executed automatically (see page 129).
Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner:
•The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.
•When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.
Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:
•For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached.
The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase:
•Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 25).
•The battery will discharge as time passes. (The battery is produced so that it discharges on its own
in order to protect its characteristics.)
Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/
charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder.
Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” when turning the DVD video camera/
recorder off:
•Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being
powered could cause a fault.
Do not bring your eyes near the LED light when using the DVD video camera/
recorder:
•Do not turn the LED light on with your eyes near it. Also, be sure not to look directly into the light
emitting portion when the LED light is turned on: Doing so could cause visual disorder, such as
decreased sight. And especially: Do not record small children at close-up distance with the LED
light turned on.
CARD ACCESS indicator
ACCESS/PC
indicator
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Cautions When Storing
Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is
very high for a long period of time:
•The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave
the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be
damaged. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place it near a
heater.
Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is high
or in a dusty place:
•Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is high,
the lens could be moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could become inoperable. It is
recommended that you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing
it in a closet, etc.
Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place subject to strong
magnetism or intense vibrations:
•This could cause malfunctions.
Detach the battery from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place:
•Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.
Suggestions and Restrictions
Make a trial recording:
•Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal.
The data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD video camera/
recorder cannot be restored.
It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for
trial recording.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications:
•This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.
The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:
•Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or
recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recorder,
disc or card. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.
•If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this DVD video camera/recorder, disc, card,
etc., the recorded contents may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensation for damage due
to loss of recorded contents.
Copyright:
•Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder using 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 enjoyment. Be aware that recording is restricted for some
demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.
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DISC CLEANING
Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly
wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown
in the figure. Do not wipe the disc with force:
Doing so could cause scratches.
Never use solvent (thinner, water, antistat or
detergent) for cleaning.
Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with
detergent: The dirt removal capacity of the cloth
will improve (rinse the cloth well with water so
that no detergent remains).
Read This First
To guide you, we have included following five chapters.
• The section on “Setups” explains how to set
up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery,
and set the date/time.
• The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the
basic operation of this DVD video camera/
recorder – recording of movies, still images
and playback of recorded images.
• The section on “Disc Navigation” explains
editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this
section when finalizing DVD-RW/DVD-R/
+RW disc and initializing DVD-RAM/DVD-
RW/+RW disc.
• The section on “Connecting to PC” explains
the contents of provided CD-ROM (DZ-
GX5080A) and how to install the software
included.
• “Subsidiary Information” includes an
introduction to products sold separately, and
troubleshooting.
We want this manual to be as helpful as
possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the
information you need:
• A quick index for the information you use
most often.
• A detailed table of contents directing you to
specific information quickly (see pages 12 –
14).
Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by
using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We
appreciate your business.
Quick Index
Available Discs................................................. 22
Recording Movie .............................................. 39
Playing Back .................................................... 67
Functions Available with Disc Navigation......... 74
Connecting to a TV ........................................ 104
Connecting to PC........................................... 108
Use the disc cleaning
cloth to clean from inner
to outer edges in axial
direction.
With this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback
picture whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor
switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.
It is possible to switch the language in the on-screen display of this DVD video camera/recorder
(see page 32).
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About This Manual
●Displays in this manual
Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on
the LCD screen.
●Notation of cancel button
Press the STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the
preceding one. The expression “press the button” will be used in this text.C
●1, <, >, 2, / and 3 marks beside headings
Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer to
the marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is compatible with the
function. Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the disc or card you
use.
●Illustrations in this manual
Although the external appearances of DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A are different, the method
of operating these models is identical.
The illustrations of DZ-GX5080A are used for the explanation in this text.
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Table of Contents
Important Information......................................... 2
For Your Safety.................................................. 2
Precautions........................................................ 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4
Cautions When Using ........................................ 5
Cautions When Storing...................................... 8
Suggestions and Restrictions ............................ 8
CLEANING ............................................................ 9
HANDLING DISCS ................................................ 9
DISC CLEANING................................................. 10
Read This First ................................................ 10
About This Manual........................................... 11
Table of Contents ............................................ 12
Checking Provided Accessories ...................... 15
Names of Parts ................................................ 16
Setups
Demonstration Function................................... 19
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder.. 19
HOLDING DVD VIDEO
CAMERA/RECORDER..................................... 19
ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP...................... 19
ATTACHING LENS CAP ..................................... 20
Discs and Cards .............................................. 21
AVAILABLE DISCS ............................................. 22
INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC....................... 22
NOTES ON FINALIZATION ................................ 22
EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED
ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/
RECORDER ..................................................... 23
AVAILABLE CARDS............................................23
COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD............23
Preparations for Power Supply........................ 24
USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER...................... 24
Setting Up the Battery...................................... 25
CHARGING BATTERY........................................ 25
ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO
CAMERA/RECORDER..................................... 26
REMOVING BATTERY ....................................... 26
BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 28
EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY.......................... 28
Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder
On and Off..................................................... 29
VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR
SCREEN........................................................... 30
VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH
VIEWFINDER ................................................... 30
Setting Date and Time.....................................31
CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND
TIME ................................................................. 31
Initial Settings ..................................................32
SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF
(BEEP)..............................................................32
TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ........32
CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE
(LANGUAGE) ...................................................32
RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS
(RESET) ........................................................... 33
TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF
(RECORD LED)................................................ 33
CHANGING SETTING OF
DEMONSTRATION .......................................... 33
LCD/EVF Setup ...............................................34
ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN
(LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER
(EVF BRIGHTNESS) ........................................34
ADJUSTING COLOR DENSITY
(COLOR LEVEL) ..............................................35
ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN
VIEWFINDER ...................................................35
Inserting and Removing Disc........................... 36
Inserting and Removing Card .......................... 38
Basic Techniques
Recording Movie..............................................39
Recording Stills................................................40
Swift Restart of Recording
(SLEEP/RESTART button)............................41
Recording using LED Light
(for DZ-GX5080A only)..................................42
On-Screen Information ....................................43
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING
RECORDING....................................................43
Checking Flow of Menu ...................................48
Zooming...........................................................50
MACRO RECORDING ........................................50
RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER
WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT....... 51
Manually Focusing Subject.............................. 52
FOCUSING DURING RECORDING.................... 52
Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded
(Exposure).....................................................54
Compensating for Backlight.............................54
Using Full Auto Function..................................55
Setting Up Camera Functions.......................... 56
SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH
THE SUBJECT
(SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)..............56
RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD
MONITOR LIGHT .............................................57
ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE).......... 57
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER
(EIS).................................................................. 59
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RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE
MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) ................ 59
REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING
(MIC.FILTER) ................................................... 59
Setting Up Record Functions ...........................60
SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY
(VIDEO MODE) ................................................ 60
SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE
(16:9 MODE)..................................................... 61
SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE
(QUALITY) ........................................................63
SELF-TIMER ....................................................... 63
SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT
ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) ........................... 64
Disc Navigation
Using Disc Navigation ......................................65
STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC
NAVIGATION.................................................... 65
PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION
SCREEN ........................................................... 67
ADJUSTING VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK .....67
PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED
SCENE ............................................................. 68
DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE.............. 68
CAPTURING PHOTO.......................................... 69
SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE.......................69
FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW
PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ....................................69
SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE..............................70
PLAYING BACK STILLS ..................................... 70
JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)........71
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING
PLAYBACK.......................................................72
SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES...................... 73
SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES
TOGETHER......................................................73
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC
NAVIGATION.................................................... 74
UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC
NAVIGATION MENU ........................................ 75
Scene...............................................................77
DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE) .............77
DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT – DIVIDE) .................. 78
COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES
(EDIT – COMBINE) .......................................... 79
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES
(EDIT – MOVE)................................................. 79
DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY
(EFFECT – FADE)............................................80
PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES
(EFFECT – SKIP) .............................................81
CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS
(EFFECT – THUMBNAIL).................................82
COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO
CARD (COPY) .................................................. 83
LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK)..............84
SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN
(SELECT) .........................................................85
DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU
SCREEN (DETAIL)........................................... 86
Program........................................................... 87
WHAT IS “PROGRAM”? ......................................87
SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF
SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT) .............................87
PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) ..................88
CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE)........88
Play List........................................................... 90
WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?.......................................90
CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE) ............90
SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST
(SELECT)..........................................................91
PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)................91
ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST
(EDITING PLAY LIST) ......................................92
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST
(EDITING PLAY LIST) ......................................93
ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR
EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST).......................93
DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR
EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST).......................94
SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR
EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST).......................94
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) .....95
CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE).........96
DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE).......................96
Go To .............................................................. 97
TOP (END) ..........................................................97
Disc or Card Management .............................. 97
INITIALIZING DISC OR CARD
(FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) ..................97
PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING
(PROTECT DISC).............................................98
VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON
DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) ..........................98
UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISC
(UPDATE CONTROL INFO.)............................99
FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC
(FINALIZE DISC) ............................................100
ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALIZED
DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW
(DISC UNFINALIZE) .......................................101
Others............................................................ 102
DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS
INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) ..................102
PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY
(REPEAT PLAY).............................................102
PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON
4:3 DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE)...........................103
SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF
STILLS)...........................................................103
Viewing on TV Screen................................... 104
CONNECTING TO A TV....................................104
VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ...............................105
Playback on DVD Recorder/Player ............... 106
PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW
(VR-MODE) DISC...........................................106
PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/DVD-R/
+RW DISC ......................................................106
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Recording (Dubbing) Images......................... 107
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER
VIDEO DEVICES............................................ 107
Connecting to PC (DZ-GX5080A)
Software Provided ......................................... 108
Requirements of available PC ....................... 109
Installing Software ......................................... 110
Connecting to PC via PC Connection
Cable........................................................... 113
USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT
INTO PC ......................................................... 116
BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION
(UNPLUGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE)/
CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH .......... 117
Using ImageMixer 3 for Windows .................. 118
VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC
USING PC ...................................................... 118
CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES
RECORDED ON DISC ................................... 119
Using ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for
DVDCAM..................................................... 122
VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC
USING MACINTOSH...................................... 122
IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC
INTO MACINTOSH......................................... 123
CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES
RECORDED ON DISC ................................... 124
Uninstalling Software ..................................... 126
Contact The Following ................................... 126
Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/
recorder to PC............................................. 127
Subsidiary Information
Introduction to Optional Accessories ............. 128
CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................ 128
POWER SUPPLY.............................................. 128
Trouble Messages ......................................... 129
Troubleshooting ............................................. 135
System Reset ................................................ 142
Major Specifications....................................... 143
STORAGE CAPACITY OF DISC ...................... 145
SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS ................... 145
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS)
ON CARD ....................................................... 145
To Order in the United States ........................ 146
To Order in Canada ....................................... 146
Index .............................................................. 147
Be sure to read the following before opening
the package of CD-ROM............................. 149
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Checking Provided Accessories
Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package:
Battery (model DZ-BP07PW):
Portable power supply for this DVD video
camera/recorder. Charge it before use.
AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3):
Used to power the DVD video camera/
recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery.
DC power cord:
When powering the DVD video camera/
recorder from household AC outlet, use
this cord to connect the DVD video
camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger.
Power cable:
Connect between household AC outlet and
AC adapter/charger.
AV/S output cable:
Used when viewing the picture played back
on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV
screen, or output video to another video
device.
Shoulder strap:
Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder
to hang it from shoulder.
Lens cap and lens cap string:
Attach the lens cap when not recording, to
protect the lens.
Software CD-ROM:
For DZ-GX5080A only.
Use this CD-ROM when connecting the
DVD video camera/recorder to PC.
PC connection cable:
For DZ-GX5080A only.
Use this cable when connecting the DVD
video camera/recorder to PC.
Disc cleaning cloth:
Always use this to clean discs.
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Names of Parts
1 LED light (for DZ-GX5080A only) (p. 42)
2 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 20)
3 Stereo microphone
Take care that the microphone is not blocked
by a hand, etc., during recording.
4 Recording indicator (p. 33)
The red indicator will light during recording.
5 Optical 25× zoom lens
(for DZ-GX5000A only)
Optical 30× zoom lens
(for DZ-GX5080A /GX5020A only)
(p. 50)
6 Zoom lever (p. 50, 52, 67)
To adjust the zoom or volume.
7 PC connection terminal (TO PC) (for DZ-
GX5080A only) (p. 113)
8 AV output jack (p. 104, 107)
9 Wide-screen color liquid crystal display
(inside) (p. 30)
9
8
4
5
6
(Inside the cover)
7
1 2 3
Although the external appearances of DZ-
GX5080A, DZ-GX5020A and DZ-GX5000A are
different, the method of operating these
models is identical. DZ-GX5080A illustrations
are used in this manual.
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10 Viewfinder (p. 30)
11 Diopter control (p. 30)
To adjust the focus of image appearing in the
viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)
12 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 41)
To switch the sleep/restart status between
ON and OFF.
13 ACCESS/PC indicator
(for DZ-GX5080A only)
ACCESS indicator (for DZ-GX5020A/
GX5000A only)
(p. 7, 39, 40)
Will blink or light when the disc in DVD
video camera/recorder is accessed (write or
read is executed) or the DVD video camera/
recorder is connected to PC.
14 PHOTO button (p. 40)
15 DISC EJECT button (p. 36)
Press down and release this button to open
the cover of disc insertion block.
16 Disc insertion block (p. 36)
17 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 26)
Press this button when removing the battery.
18 Battery attachment platform (p. 26)
19 Record button (REC) (p. 39)
20 LOCK switch (p. 39)
It is recommended that you set the LOCK
switch to L (to the upper position) to prevent
the power switch in the “O” position from
accidentally moving to “N”.
21 Power switch (p. 29)
22 Hand strap (p. 19)
11 12 13
17
14
18 19 21 22
16
20
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23 FULL AUTO (p. 55)
To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to
full automatic.
24 FOCUS button (p. 52)
To switch between manual focus and auto-
focus.
25 MENU button (p. 48, 78)
Press this button to display the menu for
setting camera functions and Disc
Navigation.
26 SELECT button (p. 73)
27 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 65)
28 STOP/EXIT button (p. 11, 48, 68)
To end playback or cancel setting of menu.
29 EXPOSURE button (p. 54)
Press this button to adjust the exposure.
30 Speaker (p. 67)
31 RESET button (p. 142)
To reset all settings to defaults (status when
the DVD video camera/recorder was
shipped from the factory).
32 DISPLAY (Screen display) button(p. 43, 72)
Press this button to display the details of
image being played back or camera setting
status, or switch the display off.
33 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 7, 40)
34 QUICK MENU buttons (p. 48)
To display only the functions that you
frequeently use (simple menus).
35 FINALIZE button (p. 100)
Press this button to finalize the recorded
DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW.
36 Card insertion block (p. 38)
37 BLC (backlight compensation) button (p. 54)
Press this button when subject is being
lighted from rear.
38 f / / / / e d c A buttons
(p. 31, 42, 48, 52, 54, 68, 69, 70)
Use these buttons to select a scene or menu item,
and then press the center (
A
) to play back the
scene, or designate an option from the menu.
These buttons are to adjust exposure or focus, and
switch the LED light (DZ-GX5080A) on and off.
39 Tripod threaded hole
Used to attach the DVD video camera/
recorder to a tripod.
24 25 26 27 28 29
30 3732 33 34 3631
23
38
39
35
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Setups
This section explains preparations for recording – setting up the DVD video camera/recorder
and battery.
Demonstration Function
This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a demonstration function.
The default at purchase time is “Auto”, which will automatically start the demonstration approx. three
minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on.
Refer to “CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION” on page 33 if
you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting
to “Off”.
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder
HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder up to the base of your thumb.
Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever.
Adjust the length of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is stable when you press the
REC button with your thumb.
ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP
Pass the shoulder strap through
the shoulder strap attachments.
Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.
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Discs and Cards
The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video
camera/recorder and the functions which are available with them:
Function
Media
DVD-RAM DVD-RW
(VR mode)
DVD-RW
(VF mode)
DVD-R +RW
SD
memory
card
To record video (p. 39) ●●●●●—
To record photo (p. 40) ● ●————
To delete image just
recorded (p. 68) ● ● — — ● ●
To select image and delete it
(p. 77) ● ● ———●
To edit image (p. 78 – 79) ● ● ————
To play on other DVD players
and DVD recorders (p. 100) ∴*1 ∴*1*2 ●*2 ●*2 ∴*1*2 —*3
To use new disc or new card
without formatting ●*4 — — ● ●—*4
To initialize and reuse (p. 97) ●●●—● ●
To additionally record on
finalized disc —● ●
*5 —●*5 —
To edit copied video on PC *8 ●*6 ●*6*7 ●*6*7 ●*6*7 ●*6*7 —
To playback video on PC *8 ●*6 ●*6*7 ●*6*7 ●*6*7 ●*6*7 —
To create DVD video using
PC *8 — — ●
*6 ●*6 — —
●: Functions available; —: Not available
*1: Playable on devices that conform to either 8 cm DVD-RAM, 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode) or 8cm +RW.
*2: Must be finalized. Cannot be played on some DVD players or DVD recorders.
*3: Some DVD devices conform to SD memory card.
*4: When media that are sold “formatted” are used. If the initialization format differs, the media can be initialized on
this DVD video camera/recorder and then used.
*5: To additionally record, the finalized disc must be unfinalized.
*6: The provided software is used.
*7: Finalize the disc when editing/playing back on PC.
*8: DZ-GX5020A/GX5000A cannot be connected to a PC.
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AVAILABLE DISCS
This DVD video camera/recorder can use only the 8-cm bare discs not packed in a square cartridge, square
caddy case or round DVD holder. The discs in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder
can be used if they are removed from the package, but take great care not to dirty or scratch the bare disc.
Note:
•
It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with this DVD
video camera/recorder has been confirmed. When using an HG type double-sided disc, take great care with handling
it. Using a disc other than these discs may not allow the DVD video camera/recorder to deliver optimum performance.
INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC
For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder writes control data to the
disc in order to automatically make adjustments when it is inserted and ejected accompanying
recording. If the disc has no area to be written for adjustment, recording may not be possible. To
prevent this, do not insert or eject a DVD-R disc accompanying recording more than 100 times.
This DVD video camera/recorder cannot record a DVD-R in the VR mode.
NOTES ON FINALIZATION
•Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder
but not finalized, into a recordable device, such as a DVD recorder: The recorded data may be
damaged (except for devices that allow playback of a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc not
finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder).
•Use only DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A to record on or finalize a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-
R/+RW disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder but not finalized: Using any other
device could damage the data recorded on the disc.
•
DVD-RW/
DVD-R
/+RW discs edited and finalized on PC or those finalized on another DVD recorder may not be
playable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the editing software used or recorded status of DVD-
RW/
DVD-R
/+RW disc.
•
If you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on a DVD video camera/recorder other than
DZ-GX5080A/
GX5020A/GX5000A
and not finalized, the Disc Navigation screen will automatically start, and no
recording can be done on the disc nor can it be finalized.
•
Do not insert a DVD-R that was recorded by a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi,
and which has not been finalized, in this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will make the disc unusable.
Usable discs and logos Function
DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)
Allows you to delete unnecessary scenes or edit
scenes.
Also allows you to record photos.
DVD-RW
[Ver1.1 (8 cm) 2x speed (2x/1x)]
Allows you to choose the VR mode for deleting
unnecessary scenes or editing scenes, or the VF
mode in which deletion or editing is not possible, but
high compatibility with DVD players is provided *1.
DVD-R
[for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)]
Provides high compatibility with DVD players *1. No
deletion or editing is possible.
+RW Ver. 1.2 (8 cm)
Provides high compatibility with DVD players but does
not need to be finalized *2. Scenes can be deleted
immediately after being recorded.
*1Playback on all DVD players is not guaranteed. The disc must be finalized before being played back on a DVD player.
*2Playback on all DVD players is not guaranteed.
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Preparations for Power Supply
USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder
from household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it
indoors.
Note:
Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using other
AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire.
1Connect the power cable to AC adapter/
charger.
2Plug the power cable into AC outlet.
3Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC
output jack on AC adapter/charger.
4Attach the other end of DC power cord to the
battery attachment platform on DVD video
camera/recorder.
Use the same procedure as that for battery
when attaching and detaching the DC power
cord: See page 26.
1
3
4
2
Power cable
AC adapter/charger
DC power cord
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Setting Up the Battery
The DZ-BP07PW battery provided with DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A has not been charged at
purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder.
Note:
• Be sure to use the DZ-BP07PW, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional) battery for the DVD video
camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in
fire.
• Be sure to use the DZ-ACS3 AC adapter/charger to charge the battery: Using other chargers could cause electric
shock or fire.
• Charge the battery at temperatures of 50 – 86ºF (10 – 30ºC).
• If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is plugged into AC outlet, unplug it from the
AC outlet, wait a few moments, and then plug it into the AC outlet again. If the CHARGE indicator still does not
light, the AC adapter/charger may be faulty. Unplug it from the AC outlet and consult your dealer.
• The AC adapter/charger can be used around the world. An AC plug adapter is required in some foreign countries.
If you need one, purchase it from your local electronics distributor.
CHARGING BATTERY
Use the provided AC adapter/charger to charge the battery.
1Connect the power cable to AC adapter/
charger.
2Plug the power cable into AC outlet.
3Attach the battery to AC adapter/charger.
Note:
When charging a battery, unplug the DC power cord
from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger.
AC 200 – 240V
AC Plug Adapter (not supplied)
Power cable
AC adapter/charger
Battery
CHARGE indicator
DC output terminal
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●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom
operation, etc.)
See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can
continuously be used with a fully charged battery:
With DZ-BP07PW (provided)/DZ-BP7SW (optional)
With DZ-BP14SW (optional)
The reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can actually be used
will be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the above time:
The continuously recordable time of DVD video camera/recorder in the above table shows the time
available when the DVD video 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 actually recordable time with a fully charged battery is between 1/2 and 1/3 of the
above time, and prepare enough batteries to allow for the time you are planning to record on the
DVD video camera/recorder.
The continuously recordable time may be less depending on the conditions when the DVD video
camera/recorder is used (if recording and recording pause are repeated at short intervals, etc.).
Note that the battery discharges faster in cold places.
Note:
• See “Troubleshooting” on page 135 when charging is not possible.
• The charge time will vary depending on the battery remaining level.
• During and after charging, and when the DVD video camera/recorder is being used, the battery will be warm, but
this does not indicate a fault.
• A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger:
Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery.
• Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50ºF to 86ºF (10ºC to 30ºC): Charging at temperatures other than this
range could damage the battery.
Video mode Continuous use time
XTRA*When using viewfinder approx. 85 min
When using LCD monitor approx. 75 min
FINE When using viewfinder approx. 85 min
When using LCD monitor approx. 75 min
STD When using viewfinder approx. 100 min
When using LCD monitor approx. 85 min
Video mode Continuous use time
XTRA*When using viewfinder approx. 170 min
When using LCD monitor approx. 150 min
FINE When using viewfinder approx. 170 min
When using LCD monitor approx. 150 min
STD When using viewfinder approx. 210 min
When using LCD monitor approx. 170 min
* The time is only for reference: It will vary depending on recording contents.
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Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and
Off
While holding down the gray button at the right
of power switch, set the switch according to
each recording function:
Power ON status
During playback, set the power switch to “O”
or “N” when using disc, or set it to “P” when
using card.
Note:
• Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to
let it recognize the disc, you can immediately record
or play back by turning the DVD video camera/
recorder on again. However, if a long time has
elapsed after the disc was inserted, it will take some
time for the DVD video camera/recorder to start
because it must recognize the disc again (see
“Troubleshooting” on page 135).
• It will take some time for the DVD video camera/
recorder to display the Disc Navigation screen after
power is turned on.
• When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on,
the self-diagnosis function will work and a message
may appear. In this case, refer to “Trouble Messages”
on page 129 and take corrective action.
Set to “OFF”:
The DVD video camera/
recorder will turn off
Set to “P”:
To record still on SD
memory card
Set to “O”:
To record movie on DVD-
RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/
+RW disc
Set to “N”:
To record still on DVD-
RAM disc
Power switch
Turn the switch while
holding down the gray
button at the right of switch.
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VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR
SCREEN
If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor
subject image on the LCD screen.
1Open the LCD monitor.
The LCD monitor has a portion where you
can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to
open the monitor.
●Range where the LCD monitor can
be moved
The LCD monitor can be opened up to
approximately 90º.
If the LCD monitor is open 90º, it can be tilted
with the screen down as much as 90º, and can
also be tilted with screen up and turned up to
180° so the screen faces in the same direction as
the lens.
If the LCD monitor is turned 180º so the screen
faces in the same direction as the lens during
recording, subject image will also appear in the
viewfinder as a mirror image (left/right
reversed).
Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle
so that you can see the screen easily.
Note:
• If no image appears on LCD monitor screen, refer to
“Troubleshooting” on page 135.
• If LCD monitor lights white, refer to page 57.
• Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90º
before changing its vertical angle.
• Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD
monitor turned approximately 180º in close contact
with the DVD video camera/recorder body: Doing this
could cause the DVD video camera/recorder and LCD
monitor to become hot.
VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH
VIEWFINDER
1Pull out the viewfinder.
2Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the
focus to suit your eyesight.
Note:
• If no image appears in viewfinder, refer to
“Troubleshooting” on page 135.
• If the LCD monitor is opened approximately 90º, the
viewfinder will be off: Turn the open LCD monitor 180º
so that it faces the same direction as the lens; the
image will appear in the viewfinder.
• Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is
pulled out.
• See “LCD/EVF Setup” (on page 35) if you wish to
display images in the viewfinder regardless of
whether you open or close the LCD monitor.
Hook your finger
90º
(Bottom)
180º
Diopter control
Pull out the viewfinder
until a click is heard.
Viewfinder
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Initial Settings
Press the MENU button, and then use f e d c A/ / / / to display the “Initial Setup” menu
screen. See page 48 for detailed operation procedure. Press the MENU button again to exit setting.
SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP)
Select “On” or “Off”, and
then press the A button.
On: Beep will be heard
when the power
switch is changed
over, the REC button is pressed in the Video
mode, the SLEEP/START or EJECT button
is pressed, etc.
Off: No beep is heard.
Note:
The “Beep” setting will be stored in memory even when
the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY
(POWER SAVE)
Select “On” or “Off”, and
then press the A button.
On: To engage power
save. If the DVD
video camera/
recorder is left in the recording pause status
without being operated for 5 minutes, it
will automatically turn off to prevent the
battery from discharging needlessly.
Off: To cancel power save.
Note:
• To turn the DVD video camera/recorder on again from
automatic off activated by the power save function,
set the power switch to “OFF”, and then set it to “O”,
“N” or “P”.
• The Power Save setting will not appear in the on-
screen information display.
• If the sleep/start standby status continues for 30
minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder will
automatically turn off regardless of the Power Save
setting.
CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE)
You can change the language used to display the menu and information.
The following shows that English is changed to French.
1Press A or c with
the screen shown on the
right displayed: The
“Language” screen will
appear.
2Choose “Français”, and
then press A.
The display will change
to French.
Note:
The language setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
Po we r S a v e
Be e p
ENTER RETURN
Demo Mo d e
R e s e t
L a n g u a g e
R e c or d L ED
I n i t i a l S e t u p
On
O f f
Po we r S a v e
Be e p
R e c or d L ED
ENTER RETURN
Demo Mo d e
R e s e t
L a n g u a g e
I n i t i a l S e t u p
On
O f f
L a n gu a g e Eng l i sh
Au t o
ENTER RETURN
O f f
On
On
Po we r S a v e
Be e p
Demo Mo d e
R e s e t
R e c or d L ED
I n i t i a l S e t u p
F r a n ç a i s
D e u t s c h
E s p a ñ o l
I t a l i ano
En g l i sh
ENTER RETURN
L a n gu a g e
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RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)
You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 142)). (Note, however, that
the date/time will not be reset.)
1Choose “Reset” on the
“Initial Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
The screen for verifying reset will appear.
2If you are sure that you
wish to reset, use the
d button to choose
“YES”, and then press
the A button.
The setting items have now been reset to
defaults.
Note:
To cancel resetting midway, choose “NO” on the screen
for verification in step 2 or press the C button.
TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED)
You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder even during
recording.
Select “On” or “Off”, and
then press the A button.
On: The recording
indicator will light
red to show that the
DVD video camera/recorder is recording.
Off: The recording indicator will not light even
during recording.
Note:
• The Record LED setting will not appear in the on-
screen information display.
• The Record LED setting will be stored in memory
even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned
off.
• Specify “Record LED: Off” when recording a subject
behind a glass or water tank that reflects light: The
reflected light of the recording indicator will not be
recorded.
• Even if “Record LED Off” is specified, the recording
indicator will light while the self-timer is counting
down.
CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION
1Press the MENU
button, choose “Initial
Setup”, “Demo Mode”,
and then press the A
button.
2Press the f e or button to choose the
desired option, and then press the A
button.
3Press the MENU button again to exit setting.
Note:
• Pressing the C (STOP/EXIT) or DISC NAVIGATION
button will exit demonstration.
• If you choose “Auto”, the demonstration will not start if
a disc is loaded with the power switch set to “O” or
“N”, or a card is loaded with the power switch set to
“P”.
• The demonstration function will not work when the
DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC (DZ-
GX5080A only).
• While the demonstration is being given, the recording
indicator will blink.
R e c or d L ED
P ow e r S a v e
Be e p
ENTER RETURN
Demo Mo d e
R e s e t
L a n g u a g e
I n i t i a l S e t u p
On
Off
On
Eng lis h
Aut o
ENTER
Re s e t ?
YES NO
Re s e t
R e c or d L ED
On
P ow e r S a v e
Be e p
ENTER RETURN
Demo Mo d e
R e s e t
L a n g u a g e
I n i t i a l S e t u p
On
O f f
Auto: To start demonstration if the DVD
video camera/recorder is inactive for
approx. 3 minutes after it is turned on.
Off: To set demonstration to off.
Start: To start demonstration immediately.
ENTER RETURN
Demo Mod e
R e s e t
Re c o r d L ED
Pow er S a ve
B e e p
L a n g u a g e
I n i t i a l S e t u p
A u t o
O f f
S t a r t
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LCD/EVF Setup
ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND
VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS)
1Press the MENU button, use the f e/ /
d c A/ / buttons to choose “LCD/EVF
Adjust” on the “LCD/EVF Setup” menu
screen, and then choose “LCD Brightness”or
“EVF Brightness”.
The brightness adjustment bar will appear on
the screen.
2Use the d c/ buttons
for adjustment.
Press d :
The screen becomes
dimmer.
Press c :
The screen becomes
brighter.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
The brightness setting will be stored in memory even
after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
LC D B r i g h t n e s s
EV F Br i g h t n e s s
Co l o r L e ve l
ENT ERADJUST
LCD / EVF Ad j u s t
Brightness
adjustment bar
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ADJUSTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL)
You can adjust the color density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder.
1Press the MENU
button, use the f/
e d c A/ / /
buttons to choose
“LCD/EVF Adjust” on
the “LCD/EVF Setup” menu screen, and then
choose “Color Level”.
The color density adjustment bar will appear
on the screen.
2Use the d c/ buttons
for adjustment.
Press d :
For lighter color.
Press c :
For denser color.
Note:
• The color setting will be stored in memory even after
the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
• Even if the brightness or density of LCD monitor
screen or viewfinder is changed, the brightness or
density of the recorded image itself will not change.
ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER
1Press the MENU
button, use the f/
e d c A/ / /
buttons to choose “EVF
Display” on the “LCD/
EVF Setup” menu screen.
2Choose “On” and decide it.
Auto: If the LCD monitor is open, no image
will appear in the viewfinder.
On: Images will always appear in the
viewfinder regardless of whether the
LCD monitor is open/closed.
Note:
The setting on EVF Display will be stored in memory
even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
LCD / EVF
Ad j u s t
EVF D i s p l a y
ENTER RETURN
LCD / E VF S e t up
Au t o
LCD B r i g h t n e s s
EV F Br i g h t n es s
Co l o r Le v e l
ENT ERADJUST
LCD / EVF A d j u s t
Color density
adjustment bar
LCD / EVF
Ad j u s t
EVF D i s p l a y
ENTER RETURN
LCD / E VF S e t up
Au t o
O
n
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Inserting and Removing Disc
1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and
release it.
A few moments after the ACCESS/PC
indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion
block will open.
2Gently open the cover by hand fully until it
stops.
3When inserting a disc:
Push the disc against the turntable at the
center to lock it until a click is heard.
When removing the disc:
While pushing down the center portion of
turntable, pick up the disc, holding its edge,
to remove it.
•Note that the recording surface of disc must face
the inside of DVD video camera/recorder. When
using a single-sided disc, the recording surface is
the side without label.
•Never touch the disc recording surface or pickup
lens. Touching the pickup lens could cause a fault.
•Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to wipe off
any dirt adhering to the disc recording surface.
•Do not use a dirtied or scratched disc.
4Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on
the cover of disc insertion block, to close the
cover.
Then the DVD video camera/recorder will
automatically recognize the disc: While the
ACCESS/PC indicator is lit, do not cut off the
power supply, and do not subject the DVD
video camera/recorder to any vibrations or
impact.
Push the shaded
portion.
Tu rn table
Pickup lens
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Note:
•
If the cover of disc insertion block is open, the ACCESS/PC indicator will blink when an image is displayed on the LCD
monitor screen: In this case, the DVD video camera/recorder will not turn off even if the power switch is set to “OFF”.
If the cover remains open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off.
•Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD
video camera/recorder.
•If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 135.
•Do not close the cover if a disc is not properly loaded on the turntable.
•If a single-sided disc is inserted into DVD video camera/recorder with the printed label facing the inside, an error
message will appear. Remove the disc and reinsert it with its recording side facing the inside. See “Trouble
Messages” on page 129.
•Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until power is
completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will not open. If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/
charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it.
•Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc into the disc insertion block:
Doing so could cause malfunctions.
•When inserting or removing the disc, BE SURE NOT to look into the lens in laser pickup: Doing so could damage
your eyesight.
•When the power switch is set to “P”, the disc cannot be removed: To remove the disc, set the power switch to
“OFF” or “O”.
• When using double-sided disc
Recording is possible on both sides of double-sided disc. However, when recording or playback on one side is
finished, recording or playback will not move automatically to the other side. Remove the disc once from the DVD
video camera/recorder, turn over the disc and insert it again for continued use.
The recording surfaces of double-sided disc are likely to become dirtied or scratched: Always make sure that
there is no dirt or scratch on the recording surface facing the pickup lens, and then use the disc taking great care
that it is not dirtied or scratched. Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to wipe off any dirt on disc (see page 10).
●When using brand-new DVD-RW/+RW disc
When a disc is first loaded in the DVD video camera/recorder, the “Format Disc” screen will appear.
When recording on this DVD video
camera/recorder:
Choose “Yes” on the “Format Disc” screen, and
then press A.
When using DVD-RW, choose the recording
format (VR or VF mode), and then press the
A button.
The disc will be formatted.
When recording data from PC:
While the “Format Disc” screen is displayed,
choose “No” and then press A, or press the C
button.
However, if data from PC has not yet been
recorded, the disc can be made usable on this
DVD video camera/recorder. When inserting
the disc into this DVD video camera/recorder,
the same message will appear: If you wish to use
it on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose
“YES”.
(When using DVD-RW)
ENTER
D i s c F o r m a t .
Se l e c t r e co r d f o r
m
a t .
F o r
m
a t D i s c
VR
M
ode VF
M
ode
ENTER
F o r
m
a t D i s c
YES NO
D i s c i s n o t f o r m a t t e d .
F o r m a t t h e d i s c n o w ?
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Inserting and Removing Card
1Open the LCD monitor.
2Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off.
3Open the cover of card insertion block.
4Inserting Card:
Insert card with its terminal inward until it
locks.
Removing Card:
Push the center of card edge.
The card will come out so that it can be held
by fingers.
5Close the cover of card insertion block.
Note:
•Always close the cover of card insertion block: Placing
the DVD video camera/recorder on a desk, etc. with
cover open could damage the cover.
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Basic Techniques
This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on
DVD video camera/recorder.
1<>2/
Recording Movie
1Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD
video camera/recorder at subject.
2Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.
Set the power switch to “O” to turn the DVD
video camera/recorder on.
After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out,
perform the subsequent operation:
3Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder
or LCD).
When using the viewfinder, close the LCD
monitor before pulling out the viewfinder.
4Press the REC button.
The “m” mark in the viewfinder or on the
LCD screen will change to the “n” mark,
and recording will start.
During recording, the recording indicator on
the front of DVD video camera/recorder will
light.
Pressing REC again during recording will set
the DVD video camera/recorder to the
recording pause status.
5When recording is finished, turn the DVD
video camera/recorder off.
Note:
•See “Troubleshooting” on page 135 when recording
movie is not possible.
•See “Troubleshooting” on page 135 if it takes some
time before recording is possible.
•See “Troubleshooting” on page 135 if the DVD video
camera/recorder does not operate.
•See page 43 for on-screen information display.
•While the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking, do
not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, and take
care not to subject it to any vibration: Doing so could
cause an error in the recorded data, which could
make it unplayable (see page 7).
•The minimum recordable time of movie is
approximately 3 seconds.
•See page 33 for setting of Record LED (recording
indicator) On/Off.
•For various functions available during recording, see
“Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 56.
•Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that
cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect.
•The power switch can be changed over even during
recording, but the operation will not be changed.
•It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to L
(the upper position) to prevent the power switch in the
“O” position from accidentally moving to “N” position.
•Each time the DVD video camera/recorder enters the
recording pause status, the counter display will be
reset to “0:00:00”.
•If, when using a +RW, one-time recording duration is
short or you frequently switch the video quality,
recording may not be possible even when the disc
has remaining space.
Before You Begin •Insert a recordable disc into this DVD video camera/recorder.
ACCESS/PC
indicator
Pressing REC
once will start
recording;
pressing it once
again will
temporarily stop
recording.
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Recording Stills
Note:
Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc
and card.
1Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD
video camera/recorder at subject.
2Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.
When using DVD-RAM disc:
Set the power switch to “N”.
When using card:
Set the power switch to “P”.
After the ACCESS indicator goes out,
perform the subsequent operation:
3Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder
or LCD).
When using the viewfinder, pull it out and
close the LCD monitor.
4Press the PHOTO button half way (half
pressing).
The DVD video camera/recorder will
automatically focus on the subject at the
center of screen, and the “m” indicator on
screen will light in purple (the focus will not
change when manual focus is chosen).
5Press the PHOTO button all the way (full
pressing).
The screen will be black, and then the
recorded still will be displayed. When the
“m” mark appears, you can proceed with
the next recording; while “DISC ACCESS” or
“CARD ACCESS” is being displayed, you
cannot proceed with the next recording.
Note:
•If you wish to record without locating a subject at the
center of screen, first locate the subject at the center
of screen, press the PHOTO button halfway down,
determine the composition to be recorded, and then
press the PHOTO button all the way down.
•If you press the PHOTO button all the way down at
one stroke without pressing it half way, recording will
be possible, but the focus may be incorrect.
•If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual
focus, and manually correct the focus before
recording (see page 52).
•See “SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS” on page 145
for details of photos on card.
•See “Troubleshooting” on page 135 if recording
photos is not possible.
•Shake of the DVD video camera/recorder may cause
blur in recorded image.
•When holding the DVD video camera/recorder for
recording, grasp it securely with both hands.
•When recording with higher zoom magnification, it is
recommended that you secure the DVD video
camera/recorder on a tripod.
•The range of screen in which recording is possible will
be different for movie and still.
•There may be a difference between the image you
see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the
recorded image.
ACCESS/PC
indicator
CARD ACCESS indicator
PHOTO button
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Swift Restart of Recording (SLEEP/RESTART
button)
If you press the SLEEP/RESTART button while in the recording pause status instead of turning the
DVD video camera/recorder off, the status that recording is possible will be restored in approx. 1.5
seconds.
Setting to the sleep/restart standby
status:
Press the SLEEP/RESTART button in the
recording pause status.
The SLEEP/RESTART button will light, and the
DVD video camera/recorder will enter the
sleep/restart standby status.
In the following cases, pressing the SLEEP/
RESTART button will not set the DVD video
camera/recorder to the sleep/restart standby
status:
•No disc or card is inserted into this DVD video
camera/recorder.
•The loaded disc or card has no remaining free space.
•The Disc Navigation screen is being displayed.
•The power switch is set to “N” when using a DVD-
RW/DVD-R/+RW.
•During playback.
•An unusable disc or card is loaded.
Restoring from sleep/restart standby
status:
Press the SLEEP/RESTART button that is lit:
The DVD video camera/recorder will return to
the recording pause status.
Pressing the REC or PHOTO button will also
restore the DVD video camera/recorder to
recording pause from the sleep/restart standby
status.
The following operation will release the sleep/
restart standby status:
•Press down the DISC EJECT button.
•Change over the power switch (“O N” “↔”).
Note:
•If you press the REC or PHOTO button while in the
sleep/restart standby status, the sleep/restart status
will be released, but recording of a video or photo will
not start. To record, press the REC or PHOTO button
again.
•After the DVD video camera/recorder is restored from
the sleep/restart standby status, the zoom position
will return to 3x. The settings on manual focus,
exposure and rear lighting will also reset to the initial
values.
•The DVD video camera/recorder in sleep/restart
standby status consumes approx. half the power it
does during ordinary recording, but the recordable
duration in that status will be longer than standing by
in the recording pause status.
•If the sleep/restart standby status continues more
than 30 minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder will
turn off regardless of the Power Save setting (leaving
the DVD video camera/recorder in recording pause
status for 5 minutes will also turn it off: Default).
•Setting the power switch to OFF in the sleep/restart
standby status will turn the DVD video camera/
recorder off.
SLEEP/RESTART button
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Recording using LED Light (for DZ-GX5080A only)
You can use the LED light to illuminate a subject to be recorded in a dark place.
1Press the e button during recording pause or recording.
An icon will appear on the screen, and the LED light will glow.
2Press the e button again.
The LED light will go out.
Note:
•Pressing e will turn the LED light on and off
alternately.
•The LED light will go out if you perform the following:
- Display the Disc Navigation screen
- Start playback
- Switch to demonstration mode
•Recording with LED light on will shorten the battery
life more than recording with LED light off.
•Do not turn the LED light on with your eyes near it.
Also, be sure not to look directly into the light emitting
portion when the LED light is on: Doing so could
cause visual disorder, such as decreased sight. And
especially: Do not record small children at close-up
distance with the LED light turned on.
•Do not use the LED light while pointing at a driver in
vehicle: Doing so could dazzle the driver, causing an
accident.
•Do not use the LED light in a place where there is
flammable or explosive gas: Doing so could cause fire
or explosion.
•Do not block the light emitting portion when the LED
light is turned on: Doing so could generate heat.
•Do not display the LED light beam reflected on a
mirror, etc. on TV screen: Doing so could cause
burning of screen.
•Once you press the e button to turn the LED light
on, it will remain on until the e button is pressed
again, which is different from the conventional flash.
•When using the LED light for recording, set the
distance to subject at no more than 4.9 feet (1.5 m).
8 : 0 0 A
M
2 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7
3 0 MIN
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
FINE
REM
LED light icon
LED light
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On-Screen Information
Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording.
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING
See the next page for details.
1 0
8 : 0 0 A
M
2 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7
3 0 MIN
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
FINE
REC
DISC ACCESS
REM
j
FULL AUTO
The above screen is an example for
explanation:
It is different from the actual display.
2. 16:9 mode
e3. Program AE
m4. Backlight compensation
n5. EIS
j6. White balance
7. LED light
1. Recording mode
11. Zoom
12. Exposure correction
13. Manual Focus
14. Disc/Card type
15. Movie recording quality
p8. Microphone filter
9. Self-timer
10. Recording status
Movie recording time
16. Remaining space
on disc/card
17. Remaining
battery level
FULL AUTO indicator
(p. 55)
Current date/time
Warning message
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1. Recording mode (p. 39, 40)
2. 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode)
(p. 61)
3. Program AE (only in movie recording mode)
(p. 56)
4. Backlight compensation (p. 54)
5. Electronic image stabilizer (EIS) (p. 59)
6. White balance (p. 57)
7. LED light*1 (p. 42)
8. Microphone filter (only in movie recording
mode) (p. 59)
9. Self-timer (only in still recording mode) (p. 63)
10.Recording status
11.Zoom (p. 50)
12.Exposure correction (p. 54)
13.Manual focus (p. 52)
A: Movie
B: Still (Disc)
E: Still (Card)
No display : 16:9 mode OFF
: 16:9 mode ON
No display : Auto
b: Sports
c: Portrait
d: Spotlight
e: Sand & Snow
f: Low Light
No display : Backlight compensation OFF
m: Backlight compensation ON
No display : EIS OFF
n: EIS ON
No display : Auto
h: Set
i: Outdoor
j: Indoor1
k: Indoor2
No display : LED light OFF
: LED light ON
No display : Microphone filter OFF
p: Microphone filter ON
No display : Self-timer OFF
q: Self-timer ON
(countdown is from 10 seconds)
n: During recording
m: During recording pause (lights in
green)
When focus locks during photo
recording (lights in purple)
No display*2
W
(Digital Zoom: Off)
X
(Digital Zoom: 120×*3)
Y
(Digital Zoom: 1500×*
4 only in movie
recording mode)
No display : Auto
: Manual
No display : Autofocus
: Manual focus
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●Interpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen
facing the same direction as the lens
Note:
•If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, the LCD screen will display a mirror image (left and
right reversed).
•If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, you can also view subject image in the viewfinder.
•Although you can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with
LCD screen facing the same direction as lens, they will not appear on the screen.
•When the LCD monitor is opened and turned 180º with the Program AE set to Low Light, the monitor screen will
light white (see page 57).
Screen
display
symbol
Description
X•A write-protected disc is loaded.
•A locked card is loaded.
R•An unusable card is loaded.
N
•An attempt to record a still is being made with a DVD-RW/DVD-
R/+RW disc used.
•An unusable disc is loaded.
k
•During recording (lights in red).
•The remaining capacity on disc is approaching the limit 0 (blinks
in red).
l
•During recording pause (lights in green).
•During focus lock (lights in purple).
•The remaining capacity on disc or card is approaching the limit 0
(blinks in red).
•There is no remaining capacity on disc or card (blinks in green).
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Checking Flow of Menu
The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder:
• Full Menu: To display all menu items for experts
• Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers
●Operating Menu
The Full Menu will appear if you press the MENU button.
You can use the f e d c/ / / buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting
options in Full Menu and designate them.
Note:
•Pressing the QUICK MENU button will display the Quick Menu screen: The operation will be the same as when
the MENU button is pressed.
•Pressing the MENU button during recording will not display the menu.
•The menu screen will disappear when it is left for approx. one minute without any operation.
On
A u t oP r o g r a
m
AE
W
h i t e B a l .
D i g . Z o om
M I C . F i l t e r
E I S
ENTER RETURN
1 2 0 x
O f f
A u t o
Ca
m
e r a F u n c t i o n s Se t u p
A
A
V I DEO Mod e F INE
OSD Ou t pu t On
ENTER RETURN
R ec o r d F u n c t i o n s Se t u p
1 6 : 9 On
On
Au t oP r o g r a
m
AE
W
h i t e B a l .
D i g . Z o om
M I C . F i l t e r
E I S
ENTER RETURN
1 2 0 x
O f f
Au t o
Ca
m
e r a F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
A
A
Press the A button directly to choose an option from menu.
To return to the screen one before, press the C button.
Pressing the MENU button again will cause the Menu display to
disappear.
Press the MENU button.
Press c or A
Press d or C
Press fPress e
The cursor to be
chosen will move to
the right.
The cursor to
be chosen will
move down.
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●Flow of Full Menu
■ The shaded menu item can also be set using the Quick Menu.
Refer to page indicated for details of each function.
Camera Functions Setup
Record Functions Setup
Date Setup
LCD/EVF Setup
Adjust (p. 34)
EVF Display (p. 35)
Initial Setup
Program AE (p. 56)
White balance (p. 57)
EIS (p. 59)
Digital zoom (p. 50)
Microphone filter*1 (p. 59)
*1: Displayed only in “O” status.
Movie quality*2 (p. 60)
16:9*3 (p. 61)
Self-timer*4 (p. 63)
On-screen information display output (p. 64)
*2: Not displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “N” status.
The quality mode is displayed in “P” status. (p. 63)
*3: Not displayed in “N” or “P” status
*4: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “N” status, or “P”
status.
Date setting (p. 31)
Display format (p. 31)
On
A u t oP r o g r a
m
AE
W
h i t e B a l .
D i g . Z o om
M I C . F i l t e r
E I S
ENTER RETURN
1 2 0 x
O f f
A u t o
A
A
Ca
m
e r a F u n c t i o n s Se t u p
V I DEO Mo d e F I NE
OSD Ou t pu t On
ENTER RETURN
R ec o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
1 6 : 9 On
Da t e Se t
Da t e Mo d e M /D / Y
ENTER RETURN
D a t e S e t u p
Beep (p. 32)
Power save (p. 32)
Recording LED (p. 33)
Language selection (p. 32)
Demo mode (p. 33)
Reset (p. 33)
EVF D i s p l a y Au t o
L CD / EVF Ad j u s t
ENTER RETURN
L CD/ E V F S e t up
De
m
o Mo de A u t o
R e s e t
L an g u a g e En g l i s h
ENTER RETURN
B ee p On
P o
w
e r S a v e Off
Re c o r d LED On
I n i t i a l Se t up
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Zooming
If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the
“T” control side with Dig. Zoom specified, the
digital zoom will be activated midway (when
optical 25-power is exceeded on DZ-GX5000A or
optical 30-power is exceeded on DZ-GX5080A/
GX5020A).
You can zoom up to 1200-power on DZ-
GX5000A; up to 1500-power on DZ-GX5080A/
GX5020A.
1Press the MENU button, choose “Dig. Zoom”
on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu
screen, and then press the A button.
2Choose the desired magnification, and then
press the A button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Moving the zoom lever will display the
digital zoom bar.
Note:
•The digital zoom setting will be stored in memory
even if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
•If you set zoom to “1500×”*
1 when recording photo,
the digital zoom will be up to 120×*2.
•When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out
of focus.
•When digital zoom is engaged, the image quality will
be rougher.
MACRO RECORDING
Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the
subject as close as approximately 13/16” (2 cm) from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill
the screen.
1Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the
subject, and press the zoom lever to “W”
control side.
Note:
•Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be
focused, depending on the distance to the subject. In
this case, move the zoom to “W” control side to focus.
•The amount of light tends to be insufficient during
macro recording: If the subject image is too dark, use
additional lighting.
W: recording wide area
(wide-angle)
T: recording enlarged
image (telephoto) *1 “1200x” on DZ-GX5000A.
*2 100x on DZ-GX5000A.
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RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO
EFFECT
Use the tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens with the following filter diameter and thread
pitch to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect:
Filter diameter: 34 mm
Thread pitch: 0.5 mm
When attaching the optional DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens or DZ-WL1 wide-conversion lens, use the
optional step-up ring: DZ-SR3437 (see page 128).
1Attach the step-up ring over the lens.
2Remove the cap of conversion lens, and screw the lens into the thread of step-up ring.
Note:
•With DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens, the focusing range
at “T” (telephoto) control side is between approx.
16 feet (5 m) and infinite.
•When a conversion lens is attached, note that the four
corners of screen will be slightly dim if you zoom in on
a subject on the W control side (wide-angle side).
•When replacing the lens, take care not to drop the
DVD video camera/recorder.
•If a generally available filter is attached, do not attach
the removed lens hood.
•Some generally available conversion lenses may not
be usable on this DVD video camera/recorder,
depending on the lens maker.
•Tele-conversion lens: For stronger telephoto effect
•Wide-conversion lens: For stronger wide-angle effect
(Attach)
Conversion lens
Step-up ring
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Manually Focusing Subject
The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also
manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.
FOCUSING DURING RECORDING
Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (autofocus), but you
can also manually focus a subject, depending on the recording conditions (manual focus).
Focusing range:
You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:
•On T (tele) side: approximately 3.2 feet (1 m) from lens surface to infinity
•On W (wide) side: approximately 13/16” (2 cm) from lens surface to infinity
1Press the FOCUS button during recording.
Manual Focus icon will appear on the screen.
2Press the zoom lever to “T” control side to
zoom in on subject.
3Use the d c / buttons to adjust the focus,
while viewing the image in the viewfinder or
on the LCD screen. Note:
•Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus
and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will
appear on the screen.
•Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually
focusing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the
“W” control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the
zoom lever to the “T” control side to zoom in on the
subject.
•Manual focus is released when the DVD video
camera/recorder is turned off. When you turn the DVD
video camera/recorder on next time, auto focus will be
restored.
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Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 52):
Objects not in
the center of
screen
Objects that
are far and
near at the
same time
Objects with
little variation
in brightness,
such as white
wall
Objects
moving rapidly
Dark objectsObjects lit by
neon sign,
spotlight, etc.
which glares
or emits
strong light
Object behind
glass with
water
droplets, dirt
on it
Night view
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Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded
(Exposure)
The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually
adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions.
1Press the EXPOSURE button during
recording.
The exposure adjustment bar will appear on
the screen.
2Use the d c / buttons to adjust the
exposure, while viewing the image in the
viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
Note:
•Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between manual
adjustment and auto exposure. With auto exposure,
no indication will appear on the screen.
•The exposure setting will return to Auto when the
DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
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Compensating for Backlight
When subject is lighted from rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not
too dark.
1Press the BLC button during recording.
The backlight correction icon will appear.
Note:
•Pressing the BLC button will alternate between
backlight setting between on and off.
•The backlight setting will automatically return to “off”
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
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Using Full Auto Function
Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions.
1Press the FULL AUTO button.
“FULL AUTO” will be displayed on the screen
of DVD video camera/recorder for several
seconds.
The following settings will reset to defaults:
Function When setting
full auto
Reference
page
Focus Auto 52
Backlight
compensation
Off 54
Exposure Auto 54
Program AE Auto 56
White balance Auto 57
EIS On 59
MIC.Filter Off 59
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Setting Up Camera Functions
SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT
(SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)
This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding
situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording
conditions, clearer images will be recorded.
1Press the MENU button, use the f e/ /
d c/ buttons to choose “Program AE” on
the “Camera Functions Setup” screen, and
then press the A button.
The options will appear on the right of
“Program AE”.
2Use the f e d c/ / / buttons to choose
the desired option, and then press the A
button: The selected option will be set.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
The menu screen will disappear.
Note:
•You can check the selected AE mode by the on-
screen information display. However, nothing will
appear in the Auto mode.
•The shooting mode set as above will be stored in
memory even if the DVD video camera/recorder is
turned off.
•When recording in a dark area, an after-image will
appear when filming a moving subject or if camera
shake occurs (it is therefore recommended that you
use a tripod in such cases).
•If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light,
the image may flicker: In this case, use the Auto mode
for recording.
Auto : The camera/recorder automatically
judges the subject and surrounding environment
for optimum recording.
Sports : Reduces blurring when recording
rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis.
Portrait : Makes a subject, such as a person
or a creature, stand out from a blurred
background.
Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject
portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes the
subject, as in a wedding or on stage.
Sand & Snow : 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.
Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark
place even with decreased lighting.
Turn the LCD monitor 180º during recording:
The LCD monitor light can then be used for
recording.
Before You Begin •See page 48 for how to set.
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RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT
When Program AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject.
1Press the MENU button, and choose
“Program AE” from the “Camera Functions
Setup” menu.
2Choose “Low Light”, and designate it.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
4Open the LCD
monitor, turn it 180º
so that it faces the
same direction as
the lens: The LCD
monitor will light
white.
Note:
•Use the viewfinder to check the image to be recorded.
•The LCD monitor light allows you to record a subject
up to 3.2 feet (1 m) even in a dark place.
•An after-image will appear when filming a moving
subject or if camera shake occurs (it is recommended
that you use a tripod).
•If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually
adjust the focus (see page 52).
ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE)
This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white
balance setting depending on the recording conditions.
Mode Setting content On-screen display
Auto White balance always automatically adjusted None
Set You can manually adjust white balance to match the light
source or situation (p. 58) h
Outdoor To record in fine weather i
Indoor 1 To record under incandescent light, halogen light or bulb-
color type fluorescent light j
Indoor 2 To record under fluorescent light k
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1Press the MENU button, choose “White Bal.”
on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu
screen, and then press the A button.
2Choose the desired option, and then press the
A button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
• The white balance mode can be confirmed using the
on-screen information.
• The white balance setting will be stored in memory
even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned
off.
• Do not block the infrared sensor with hand, etc.
• If a tele or wide-conversion lens is used, the auto
white balance may not operate depending on the
recording conditions. If this happens, set to the mode
to match the recording conditions, or manually set the
white balance.
• Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the
DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video
camera/recorder is turned on with the lens capped,
the white balance will not work normally.
●Setting white balance manually
1Point the DVD
video camera/
recorder at a white
object so that it fills
the screen. Use an
object that is not
transparent.
If focus is not
correct when the
white object fills the screen, manually focus
the object, referring to “Manually Focusing
Subject” (see page 52).
2Press the MENU button, choose “White Bal.”,
“Set”, and then press the A button.
3Hold A pressed until the “h” indicator
changes from blinking to a steady light. When
the “h” indicator lights, the white balance
setting will be complete.
4Press the C button to end the setting.
Note:
• The white balance set using the “Set” option will be
stored in memory until it is re-set.
• Do not use a colored object when setting the white
balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set.
• The setting on white balance “Set” may not be
possible in a dark place. Also, the white balance
cannot be set when the zoom bar is in the digital
zoom range (p. 50). In such status, the “h” indicator
will remain blinking. Set the white balance in a bright
place with “Dig. Zoom Off” specified.
• If the recording conditions have changed, re-set the
white balance for appropriate colors.
• The setting will be stored in memory even when the
DVD video camera/recorder is turned off: The “h”
indicator will blink when the DVD video camera/
recorder is turned on next time. Re-set the white
balance as needed.
Infrared sensor block
Thick paper
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SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)
Choose the movie quality from “XTRA”, “FINE”, “STD”.
1Press the MENU button, use the f e/ /
d c A/ / buttons to choose “VIDEO
Mode” on the “Record Functions Setup”
menu screen, and then press the A button.
2Choose the desired quality mode, and then
press the A button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
•The movie quality setting will be stored in memory
even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned
off.
•When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc, the
“VIDEO Mode” setting will not change even if the disc
is replaced.
•When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc, you
cannot switch the setting on movie quality or wide-
screen mode while recording on the disc: The DVD
video camera/recorder will be automatically set to the
movie quality or wide-screen mode first used with the
disc for recording.
•When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW:
You cannot specify the combination of “VIDEO Mode:
STD” and “16:9 On”. If you specify “16:9 On” and try
to switch the VIDEO Mode to STD from XTRA or
FINE, the screen will automatically switch to the 4:3-
aspect ratio display.
•The movie quality setting is effective only during
movie recording: The setting will not be displayed
during recording of stills.
Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distorted under the
recording conditions listed below. Pan the DVD video camera/recorder as slowly as possible. (Block
noise is likely to appear in the “STD” mode):
•If there is a complicated pattern in background (as in following figure on left);
•If the DVD video camera/recorder is moved excessively or quickly;
•If subject is moving rapidly even when the DVD video camera/recorder is not moving.
It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA” or “FINE” mode.
(Image when block-like noise occurs) (Image without block-like noise)
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SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE)
When viewing recorded images later on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), specify wide-screen
(16:9) mode “On”: You can also record images with the aspect ratio changed (the aspect ratio with
“Off” is 4:3).
The following figures compare the images displayed on LCD monitor and in viewfinder when the
wide-screen mode is “on” and “off”.
1Press the MENU button, choose “16:9” on the
“Record Setup Functions” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
2Choose “On”, and then press the A button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
When viewing playback on an ordinary TV screen later, specify “16:9 Off”: Recording with “16:9 On”
specified will be played back on an ordinary TV with longer vertical direction of image.
An image recorded with “16:9 On” specified will appear as follows:
Images recorded with “16:9 Off” specified will appear as follows:
“16:9 Off” specified
(aspect ratio 4:3)
“16:9 On” specified
(aspect ratio 16:9)
Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder
Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder
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Note:
•The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
•When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW:
You cannot specify the combination of “VIDEO Mode: STD” and “16:9 On”. If you specify “16:9 On” and try to
switch the VIDEO Mode to STD from XTRA or FINE, the screen will automatically switch to the 4:3-aspect ratio
display.
•When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, switching between wide mode (16:9) and normal mode (4:3) will not be
possible while using the same disc.
•Images recorded with “16:9 On” (aspect ratio 16:9) specified will be played back with the setting used during
recording regardless of the 16:9 setting then being used.
•To view images recorded at 16:9 setting, switch the aspect ratio of your TV: See TV instruction manual for this
switching.
•When using a video selector, the TV may not automatically be switched to 16:9 mode.
•When the power switch is set to “ ” or “N P”, the aspect ratio of screen in recording pause will be 4:3 regardless of
the setting on 16:9 wide mode.
•If you connect the DVD video camera/recorder with a disc recorded in wide mode to a TV with 4:3 display only
and play it back, vertically long images will appear. To display 4:3 images, set “TV type” (p. 103) to 4:3 and view
the images.
•If you play back a +RW recorded in wide mode on a DVD recorder/player, etc., vertically long images will appear
even on a wide-screen TV. In this case, change the setting on the DVD recorder/player, or set “TV type” (p. 103) to
4:3 and view the images.
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SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY)
You can switch the still recording quality only when using card.
1Press the MENU button, use the f e/ /
d c A/ / buttons to choose “Quality” on
the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen,
and then press the A button.
2Choose the option you want, and then press
the A button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
•The still quality setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
•The quality of photos recorded on DVD-RAM is
equivalent to “FINE” on card.
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SELF-TIMER
You can record photos using the self-timer function, as with ordinary cameras.
1Press the MENU button, use the f e/ /
d c A/ / buttons to choose “Self Timer”
on the “Record Functions Setup” menu
screen, and then press the A button.
2Select “On”, and then press the A button.
The self-timer will be set.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
4Press the PHOTO button.
The recording indicator at the front of DVD
video camera/recorder will blink.
The self-timer indicator will start to count
down, and recording will commence
approximately 10 seconds later.
Note:
•You can also check that self-timer has been set by
reviewing the on-screen information.
•To release the self-timer mode, choose “Off” on the
menu screen or turn DVD video camera/recorder off.
•To suspend self-timer, press the PHOTO button again
before recording starts, or press the C button.
It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images (p. 145 “SIZE AND
QUALITY OF PHOTOS”).
The self-timer function is valid only when recording photos (stills).
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SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)
If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can
switch off the on-screen information (displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen) from the TV
screen.
1Press the MENU button, use the f e/ /
d c A/ / buttons to choose “OSD
Output” on the “Record Functions Setup”
menu screen, and then press the A button.
2Choose “On” or “Off”, and press the A
button.
Note:
•The “OSD Output” setting will be stored in memory
even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned
off.
•Even if “Off” is chosen, the on-screen information will
appear during playback. See page 72 for playback on-
screen information display.
•Even after the on-screen information is removed from
the TV screen, it will still appear in the viewfinder or
on the LCD screen.
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Using Disc Navigation
STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION
Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.
Here is an explanation on “scene” and “program”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc
Navigation function.
The screens in this instruction manual are basically those that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is
used: Some items will not appear when DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc or card is used, but the
operation is the same.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
The Disc Navigation screen (shown on
page 66) will appear.
2Press the DISC NAVIGATION button again.
Disc Navigation will be terminated and the
DVD video camera/recorder will enter the
recording pause status.
You can also press the C button to end Disc
Navigation.
Before You Begin • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 29).
• When using disc: Set the power switch to “O” or “N”.
• When using card: Set the power switch to “P”.
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PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Use the f e d c/ / / buttons to select
the desired scene.
The selected scene will be framed: This is
called a “cursor”.
3Press the A button.
Playback will start from the selected scene.
Note:
Pressing the d or c button will move the cursor
to the preceding or following scene.
Pressing the f or e button will move to
preceding or following page.
ADJUSTING VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK
If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movie, playback sound will be heard from the
speaker. Adjust the sound volume using the zoom lever. Tilt it to the “T” side to increase the volume,
“W” side to reduce the volume.
●When playback ends
The DVD video camera/
recorder will enter the
playback pause status at
the last image of last scene.
Pressing the C or DISC
NAVIGATION button will
restore the Disc Navigation screen.
When the playback pause status continues for as
long as 5 minutes, the Disc Navigation screen
will automatically be restored.
●Playing back photos
A photo on DVD-RAM disc will be displayed
for approx. 3 seconds. When playing back
photos on card, playback will stop after each
photo playback.
Note:
• Press the A button to temporarily stop playback.
Pressing A again will start from that point.
• If you press the A button after playback of the last
scene on disc finishes, playback will start again from
the beginning of disc.
• Pressing the C button will always restore the Disc
Navigation screen.
• When playing back photos on card, “Playback” will
appear. In the case of a photo with a large number of
pixels, it will take some time for the photo to appear.
VOLUME
Volume
Playback pause
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PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE
Playing Back
1Press the A button in the recording pause
status.
The DVD video camera/recorder will enter
the playback mode, and the scene you have
recorded last will be played back.
When playback is finished, the DVD video
camera/recorder will enter the pause status
at the last image on disc.
If the playback pause status continues for as
long as 5 minutes, the DVD video camera/
recorder will automatically return to the
recording pause status.
2Press the C button.
Playback will stop, and recording pause
status will be restored.
Note:
• To temporarily stop playback, press the A button.
Press the A button again to restart playback.
• Even if you stop playback midway and immediately
start recording again, the new image will be recorded
after the last scene on disc or card (the previous
images will not be overwritten).
• Image data edited on PC, etc., or the recorded image
may not appear on this DVD video camera/recorder;
also, the recorded sound may not play back,
depending on the type of image data.
• Image data recorded on another DVD video camera/
recorder or DVD recorder may not be played on this
DVD video camera/recorder.
• Depending on the amount of data to be played back,
it may take some time for the playback image to
appear.
• Do not operate the power switch or remove the card
while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is
lit or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the
data on card.
• If a disc recorded is used at high temperatures,
normal playback may be impossible: Turn the DVD
video camera/recorder off once, wait until the ambient
temperature becomes lower, and then operate it
again.
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DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE
1Press the MENU button during playback.
2Choose “Edit”, “Delete Scene”, and then
press A.
The screen for verifying deletion will appear.
3Choose “YES”, and then press A.
The last recorded scene will be deleted, and
the recording pause status will be restored.
Note:
• If you press the MENU button during playback using
the Disc Navigation menu, “Delete Scene” will not
appear.
Before You Begin • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 39,
40).
• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 29).
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SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Use the f e d c/ / / buttons to select
the desired scene.
3Press the SELECT button once:
The selected scene will be framed in red and
yellow.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select
multiple scenes.
SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Use the f e d/ / /
c buttons to point the
cursor at the first scene
in the range of scenes
you want to select.
3Hold down the
SELECT button for at
least one second:
The selected scene will
be doubly framed in
yellow and blue.
4Use the f e d/ / /
c buttons to select the
last scene in the range
you want, and then
press the A button:
The thumbnails of
scenes in the specified
range will be framed in
red, and then selected.
Note:
• You can know the status of scenes from the colors of
cursor and bargraph:
• Pressing the A button after selecting scenes will
play back only the selected scenes from the
beginning of each.
• To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to be
canceled, and then press the SELECT button.
To cancel all selected scenes, press the C button.
• You can also select scenes in reverse from the last
scene in the range.
• To release multiple selection, press the C or SELECT
button before pressing the A button in step 4.
• Up to 999 scenes can be selected for both disc and
card.
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Double frames in
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When scenes up to
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Red frame
Cursor Bar graph Status of scenes
Yellow Light blue Current cursor position
Blue Light blue Range of scenes being
selected
Red Yellow Scenes already selected
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UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU
Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and
menu screens for disc and card will appear.
Shaded items will also appear in Quick Menu display mode (see page 48).
Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.
●When using DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc
Scene Edit (p. 77) Divide (p. 78)
Effect (p. 80) Delete (p. 77)
Copy*1(p. 83) Combine (p. 79)
Select (p. 85) Move* 2(p. 79) *2Will appear when a
play list is displayed.
Detail (p. 86)
*
1 DVD-RAM only Fade (p. 80)
Skip (p. 81)
Thumbnail (p. 82)
Start → Current (p. 85)
Current → End (p. 85)
All (p. 85)
Play list Select (p. 91) Go To Top (p. 97)
Play (p. 91) End (p. 97)
Create (p. 90)
Edit (p. 92 – 95) Disc Finalize Disc* 4(p. 100)
Title (p. 96) Format Disc (p. 97)
Delete (p. 96) Protect Disc (p. 98)
Capacity (p. 98)
Program Select (p. 87) Update Control Info. (p. 99)
Play (p. 88) * 4 DVD-RW (VR-mode) only
Title (p. 88)
Others Category* 3(p. 102) All (p. 102)
Repeat Play (p. 102) VIDEO (p. 102)
TV type (p. 103) PHOTO (p. 102)
*3 DVD-RAM only
On (p. 102)
Off (p. 102)
16:9 (p. 103)
4:3 (p. 103)
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●Editing using submenu
Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (see page 77): The submenu will
appear.
Pressing the C button will restore the screen in step 5.
Note:
Although the submenu screen will appear for each setting, some menu items may not appear, depending on the
setting.
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DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT – DIVIDE)
You can divide a scene into two parts.
To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary
portion.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select the scene to be divided.
3Press the MENU button.
4Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”, “Divide” and then
press the A button.
5The “Divide Scene” screen will appear: If you
are sure you want to divide the selected
scene, press the A button: The selected
scene will be played back.
If you want to change the scene to be divided,
you can change it on this screen.
6When you reach the
point where you want
to divide the scene,
press the SELECT
button.
7The screen for verifying
division will appear:
Choose “YES”, and then
press the A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel division.
After division, the “Divide Scene” screen will
be restored.
Repeat steps 5 – 7 to divide another scene.
8Press the C button to quit.
Note:
• If you press the MENU button before pressing the
A button in step 5, the submenu will appear.
• Search and frame advance are useful when
designating division points.
• Combining scenes that were divided will restore the
original scene (see page 79).
• 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.
• The division point may drift before or after the
designated point by approximately 0.5 seconds.
• 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 will appear,
but no division will be made.
• If the division point is at the start or end of a scene, a
message will appear, but no division will be made.
• A movie scene whose recording time is 0.5 seconds
or less cannot be divided.
• If free space available on disc is insufficient, division
will not be possible: Delete unnecessary scenes.
Edit Delete .......................To delete selected scenes
Exit............................To restore the Disc Navigation screen
Select Start → Current.......To select scenes from the start to the one that the cursor is on
at the moment
Current → End........To select scenes from the scene the cursor is on to the end
All .............................To select all scenes
Go To Top............................To move the cursor to the first scene
End............................To move the cursor to the last scene
Se l ec t D i v i s i o n Po i n t
00 2 0 : 00 : 1 8
ENT ER CANCEL
SE L
The status bar of
scene being played
back can be switched
off or on by pressing
the DISPLAY button
Product specificaties
| Merk: | Hitachi |
| Categorie: | Camcorder |
| Model: | DZ-GX5000A |
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