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Instruction Manual

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.

HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION

1855 Dornoch Court

San Diego, CA 92154-7225

Tel. 1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)

HITACHI CANADA LTD.

DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION

6740 Campobello Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8

CANADA

Tel. 1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)

Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. Please take time to become familiar with the manual and

how it is set up. Keep it handy for future reference.

QR34014 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2002 Printed in Japan OF-G(Y)

DZ-MV230A

DZ-MV200A

English

Identiﬁcations of caution marks

This symbol warns the user that

uninsulated voltage within the unit

may have sufficient magnitude to cause

electric shock. Therefore, it is danger-

ous to make any kind of contact with

any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that impor-

tant literature concerning the operation

and maintenance of this unit has been

included. Therefore, it should be read

carefully to avoid any problems.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE

OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND FULLY

INSERT PLUG.

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 .

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter

have the following caution marks.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CLASS 1

LASERPRODUCT

CAUTION

This product contains a laser diode of

higher class than 1. To ensure continued

safety, do not remove any covers or at-

tempt to gain access to the inside of the

product. Refer all servicing to qualified per-

sonnel.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE

SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER (DZ-ACE1).

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

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.

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.

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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 in-

structions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaran-

tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diﬀerent from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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

Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each

company.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the

design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too.

This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/recorder and accessory

equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference.

INSTALLATION

1Read and Follow Instructions — All the safety and op-

erating instructions should be read before the video product is

operated. Follow all operating and use instructions.

2Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instruc-

tions should be retained for future reference.

3Heed Warnings — Comply with all warnings on the video

product and in the operating instructions.

4Polarized Plug — This video product is equipped with a

polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade

wider than the other). This plug will ﬁt into the power outlet

only one way. This is safety feature. If you are unable to

insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If

the plug should still fail to ﬁt, contact your electrician to re-

place your obsolete outlet. To prevent elec-

tric shock do not use this polarized plug with

an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet

unless the blades can be fully inserted with-

out blade exposure. If you need an exten-

sion, use a polarized cord.

5Power Sources — This video product should be operated

only from the type of power source indicated on the marking

label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your

home, consult your video dealer or local power company. For

video products intended to operate from battery power, or other

sources, refer to the operating instructions.

6Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension

cords as this can result in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock. Over-

loaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so

are frayed power cables, damaged or cracked wire insulation

and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or ﬁre hazard.

Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your

service technician if appearance indicates damage or deterio-

rated insulation.

7Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be

routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched

by items placed upon or against them, paying particular atten-

tion to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the appliance.

8Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are pro-

vided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video

product and to protect it from overheating. These openings

must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never

be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or

other similar surface. This video product should never be

placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video prod-

uct should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a book-

case or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video

product manufacturer’s instructions have been followed.

9Attachments — Do not use attachments unless recom-

mended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause

hazards.

Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment

or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing

mark or CSA certiﬁcation mark on the accessory itself and should

not have been modiﬁed so as to defeat the safety features. This

will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or ﬁre. If in

doubt, contact qualiﬁed service personnel.

10 Water and Moisture — Do not use this video product

near water — for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen

sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming

pool, and the like.

11 Accessories — Do not place this video product on an un-

stable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product

may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious

damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold

with the video product. Any mounting of the product should

follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mount-

ing accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

12 An appliance and cart combination

should be moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive force, and uneven sur-

faces may cause the appliance and cart

combination to overturn.

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13 Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be

located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric

light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power

lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,

extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or ap-

proaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them

might be fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazard-

ous and should be left to a professional antenna installer.

USE

14 Cleaning — Unplug this video product from the wall outlet

before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol clean-

ers. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

15 Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any

kind into this video product through openings as they may

touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could

result in a ﬁre or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind

on the video product.

16 Lightning — For added protection for this video product

during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and un-

used for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet

and disconnect the antenna or cable-system. This will pre-

vent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-

line surges.

SERVICE

17 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video product

yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to quali-

ﬁed service personnel.

18 Conditions Requiring Service — Unplug this video prod-

uct from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁed service

personnel under the following conditions.

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

video product.

c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the video product does not operate normally by follow-

ing the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls

that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and

will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician

to restore the video product to its normal operation.

e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has

been damaged.

f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in per-

formance — this indicates a need for service.

19 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are re-

quired, have the service technician verify that the replacements

he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original

parts. Use of replacements speciﬁed by the video product

manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock or other hazards.

20 Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs

to this video product, ask the service technician to perform

safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to deter-

mine that the video product is in safe operating condition.

21 Heat — The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other prod-

ucts (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

This product may contain lead and mercury.

Disposal of these materials be regulated due to

environmental considerations. For the disposal

or recycling information, please contact your

local authorities or the Electronics Industries

Alliance : ”www.eia.org.”

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR AC ADAPTER

1. Save these Instructions - This page contains important safety

and operating instructions for AC Adapter Model DZ-ACE1.

2. Before using AC Adapter, read all instructions and cautionary

markings on (1) AC Adapter, (2) battery and (3) product using

battery.

3. Also read all instructions on pages 4-5.

4. Caution - To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable

battery, DZ-BP14(R)/DZ-BP16 (sold separately) or DZ-BP28

(sold separately).

Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury

and damage.

5. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

6. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the bat-

tery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of ﬁre, electric

shock, or injury to persons.

7. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cable, pull by

plug rather than cable when disconnecting AC adapter.

8. Make sure cable is located so that it will not be stepped on,

tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

9. Do not operate AC adapter with damaged cable or plug - re-

place them immediately.

10. An extension cable should not be used unless absolutely nec-

essary.

Use of improper extension cable could result in a risk of ﬁre

and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make

sure:

A. The pins on plug of extension cable are the same number,

size, and shape as those of plug on AC adapter.

B. That extension cable is properly wired and in good electri-

cal condition; and

C. That wire size should be met below:

Minimum Length of extension cable

AWG size (feet)

18 Equal to or less than 100

16 Equal to or less than 150

11. Do not operate AC adapter if it has received a sharp blow,

been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a

qualiﬁed serviceman.

12. Do not disassemble AC adapter: take it to a qualiﬁed service

engineer when service or repair is required. Incorrect

reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or ﬁre.

13. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug AC adapter from out-

let before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

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Read This First

To guide you, we’ve included following six chapters.

• The section on “Setups” explains how to set up

the DVD video camera/recorder, battery pack,

and set the date/time.

• The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the

basic operation of this DVD video camera/re-

corder – recording of movies and still images and

playback of recorded images.

• The section on “Advanced Techniques” explains

settings on this DVD video camera/recorder for

more advanced usage.

• The section on “Using Disc Navigation” explains

editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this sec-

tion when ﬁnalizing DVD-R disc and initializ-

ing DVD-RAM disc.

• The section on “Connecting to Other Devices”

explains how to connect to TV, another AV de-

vice and PC, and how to operate after connec-

tions.

• “Subsidiary Information” includes an introduc-

tion to products sold separately, proper clean-

ing, and troubleshooting.

We want this manual to be as helpful as possible,

so it includes two easy ways to ﬁnd the informa-

tion you need:

• A quick index for the information you use most

often (this page).

• A detailed table of contents directing you to spe-

ciﬁc information quickly (page 8~9).

Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder

by using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We

appreciate your business.

Quick Index

Charging Battery ........................................... 31

Recording Movie .......................................... 42

Immediately Checking Recorded Scene ... 44

Functions Available with Disc Navigation .... 67

Connecting to a TV and Viewing ................ 90

Connecting to Your PC ................................. 94

■Type of difference

Movie recording mode

CCD (Number of total pixels)

Number of still image pixels (JPEG)

DZ-MV230A

XTRA*/FINE/STD/LPCM**

1,100,000

1,280 × 960

DZ-MV200A

FINE/STD/LPCM**

680,000

1,024 × 768

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. The following text de-

scribes the operation assuming that the viewﬁnder is used as a major monitor device.

*Only with DVD-RAM disk

** Only with DVD-R disk

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Table of Contents

Important Information ..................................... 2

For Your Safety ................................................. 2

Precautions ....................................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................ 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR AC ADAPTER ............................................ 6

Read This First .................................................. 7

About This Manual ......................................... 10

Checking Provided Accessories .................... 11

Names of Parts ............................................... 12

Viewing Demonstration ................................. 16

Features of DVD video camera/recorder ...... 17

Versatile Functions Available ..................... 17

Recording on Disc ..................................... 18

Recording Movie and Still .......................... 18

Immediate Reviewing of Recorded

Image ......................................................... 18

Editing in Various Ways on DVD video

camera/recorder Alone .............................. 18

Using with Various Devices ....................... 18

Cautions When Using .................................... 19

Cautions When Storing ................................. 22

Suggestions and Restrictions ....................... 22

Discs ................................................................ 23

Removing and Replacing Disc from/

in Cartridge or Caddy ................................. 24

Disc Storage Capacity ................................ 26

Setups

Setting Up the DVD video camera/

recorder ........................................................... 27

Holding DVD video camera/recorder ......... 27

Attaching Shoulder Strap ........................... 27

Attaching Lens Cap ................................... 28

Attaching Ferrite Cores .............................. 28

Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .... 29

Setting Up the Battery ................................... 30

Attaching Battery to DVD video camera/

recorder ..................................................... 30

Removing Battery ...................................... 30

Charging Battery ........................................ 31

Battery Remaining Level Indicator ............. 33

Using DVD video camera/recorder

with AC Adapter ............................................. 34

Setting Date and Time ................................... 35

Changing Display Format of Date

and Time .................................................... 36

Inserting and Ejecting Disc ............................ 37

Inserting Disc ............................................. 37

Removing Disc .......................................... 39

Basic Techniques

Basic Handling of DVD video camera/

recorder ........................................................... 40

Turning DVD Video Camera/

Recorder On .............................................. 40

Opening LCD Monitor ............................... 40

LCD Screen Brightness Adjustment .......... 41

Closing LCD Monitor ................................. 41

Viewing Subject through Viewﬁnder ......... 41

Recording Movie ............................................ 42

Using External Microphone ....................... 42

Recording Stills .............................................. 43

Playing Back ................................................... 44

Immediately Checking Recorded Scene .... 44

Skip Playback ............................................. 44

Search Playback ......................................... 45

Frame Advance/Frame Back/

Slow Playback ............................................ 45

Searching for Point You Wish to View by

Specifying It (Go To)................................... 46

Zooming .......................................................... 47

Focusing When Recording Movie ............. 48

Macro Recording ....................................... 48

Manually Focusing Subject during Movie

Recording ........................................................ 49

Adjusting Exposure Manually ....................... 50

On-Screen Information .................................. 51

Information Display During Recording ....... 51

Information Display During Playback ......... 53

Advanced Techniques

Setting Up Camera Functions ....................... 54

Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the

Subject (Switching Program AE Mode) ..... 54

White Balance (Auto/Hold) ........................ 55

Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer

(EIS) ........................................................... 56

Switching Digital Zoom Oﬀ ....................... 57

Setting Up Record Functions ........................ 58

Switching Movie Quality Mode ................. 58

Input Selection ........................................... 59

Changing Method for Recording Stills ....... 60

Self-Timer ................................................... 61

Setting On-Screen Display Output On

or Oﬀ ......................................................... 62

Initial Settings ................................................. 63

Switching Operating Sound On or Oﬀ ....... 63

Setting or Releasing Power Save .............. 63

Turning Record LED On or Oﬀ ................... 64

Changing Display Language ...................... 64

Initializing All Settings to Defaults ................ 65

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Disc Navigation

Before Using Disc Navigation ....................... 66

Structure of Data Recorded On This DVD

Video Camera/Recorder ............................. 66

Using Disc Navigation ................................... 67

Functions Available with

Disc Navigation .......................................... 67

Starting Disc Navigation and Interpreting

Navigation Screen ...................................... 69

Playing Back Scenes .................................. 70

Selecting Random Scenes ......................... 70

Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together ... 70

Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation

Menu ............................................................... 71

Program .......................................................... 72

Switching to Thumbnail Display of Speciﬁc

Date (Selecting Program) ........................... 72

Playing Back Program ................................ 72

Changing Title of Program ......................... 73

Play List ........................................................... 74

Creating New Play List .............................. 74

Switching Play List

(Switching to Display of Each Play List) ..... 75

Playing Back A Play List ............................. 75

Adding Scenes to Play List ........................ 76

Deleting Scenes from Play List ................. 77

Editing Play List

(Adding Scenes Using Menu) .................... 77

Editing Play List

(Deleting Scenes Using Menu) .................. 78

Editing Play List

(Selecting Scenes Using Menu) ................ 78

Changing Title of Play List .......................... 79

Deleting Play List ....................................... 79

Scene ............................................................... 80

Deleting Scenes ........................................ 80

Adding Special Eﬀects (Fade) .................... 81

Combining Multiple Scenes ....................... 83

Dividing Movies ......................................... 83

Arranging Order of Scenes (Move) ............ 84

Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Skip) .... 85

Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen ...... 85

Displaying Information Using Menu

Screen ....................................................... 86

Disc Management .......................................... 87

Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc

(Capacity) ................................................... 87

Initializing DVD-RAM Disc ......................... 87

Updating Control Information .................... 88

Finalizing Disc ............................................ 89

Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly

(Repeat Play) .............................................. 89

Connecting to Other Devices

Viewing on TV Screen.................................... 90

Connecting to a TV .................................... 90

Viewing on TV Screen................................ 91

Recording Image from Other AV Devices .... 92

Connecting to Other AV Device ................. 92

Recording Image from Other Camcorder

or AV Device .............................................. 93

Cautions when connecting DVD video

camera/recorder to PC ................................... 94

Capturing Data for PC .................................... 95

Using DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit ..................... 95

Using Disc on PC ....................................... 97

Subsidiary Information

Cleaning .......................................................... 98

If dust adheres to viewﬁnder lens ............. 98

Trouble Messages .......................................... 99

Troubleshooting ........................................... 104

System Reset ................................................ 109

Major Speciﬁcations .................................... 110

Introduction to Optional Accessories ......... 111

Camera Accessories ................................ 111

Power Supplies ........................................ 111

Miscellaneous .......................................... 111

To Order in the United States ...................... 112

By Phone ................................................. 112

Index .............................................................. 113

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About This Manual

●Photographs in this manual:

Photographs taken using digital still camera are used for explanation of images that appear in the view-

ﬁnder or on the LCD screen in this manual. Understand that they look diﬀerent from those you will

actually view in the viewﬁnder or on the LCD screen.

Note: The DZ-MV230A displays are used for the following explanation. Some items do not appear

with the DZ-MV200A.

●About joystick:

You can tilt it up, down, to left or right, or press its

center: The way you move it will determine the

results. Normally, move the joystick up, down to

left or right to select a menu item or scene, and then

press the center to enter the selection.

●Notation of cancel button:

Press the stop/cancel 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.

● and marks beside headings:

This DVD video camera/recorder has some functions available only with DVD-RAM disc, or operation

only necessary for DVD-R disc. Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match

the disc you use.

Operation Notation in this manual

button

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Checking Provided Accessories

Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package:

Battery (model DZ-BP14(R)):

Portable power supply for this DVD

video camera/recorder. Charge it

before use.

Ac adapter (model DZ-ACE1):

Connect this device to the DVD

video camera/recorder to power it

from AC outlet.

Shoulder strap:

Attach to the DVD video camera/

recorder to hang it from shoulder.

Infrared remote control

(model DZ-RM2W):

Use to control the DVD video

camera/recorder from a distance.

2 “AA” batteries:

To power the remote control.

AV input/output cable

Used when viewing the picture

played back on the DVD video

camera/recorder on TV screen, or

input or output video from/to

another video device.

Power cable:

Connect between household AC

outlet and AC adapter.

Lens cap and lens cap string:

Attach the lens cap when not

recording, to protect the lens.

2 Ferrite cores:

Attach these to the S-VIDEO cable,

and the external microphone cable

if you are using one.

8 cm DVD-R disc:

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Names of Parts

1Optical 12x zoom lens (p. 47)

2Lens hood (p. 48)

3Accessory shoe (p. 43)

Slide the cover to remove it, and

then attach the optional video flash,

etc., here. (See the instruction

manual of device to be attached for

details.)

4Disc guide (p. 37)

5SELECT button (p. 70)

6MENU button (p. 54, 71)

Press this button to display the

menu for setting camera functions

and Disc Navigation.

The camera menu will appear even

if disc is not loaded.

7Recording indicator (p. 64)

The red indicator will light during

recording.

8Infrared receiver (p. 29)

When the remote control is used to

operate the DVD video camera/

recorder, this receiver will receive

the infrared signal.

9Stereo microphone (p. 42)

!2.5" type liquid crystal display

(inside) (p. 40)

"OPEN button (p. 40)

Press this button and hold it while

opening the liquid crystal display

(LCD).

#Stop/cancel button (p. 16, 44)

To end playback or set menu.

$Joystick (p. 10)

Move the joystick to select a scene

or menu item, and play back

scenes.

%DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 69)

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&AV input/output jack (p. 90)

(PC connection terminal (TO PC)

(p. 96)

)External microphone jack (p. 42)

~Viewﬁnder (p. 41)

+DISC EJECT button (p. 37)

Press down this button to open the

disc guide.

,CHARGE/ACCESS indicator

(p. 21, 31)

Will blink or light during charging,

or while the DVD video camera/

recorder is operating.

-Zoom lever (p. 47)

Push the lever to the T side for tel-

ephoto, or to the W side for wide-

angle.

Battery attachment platform (p. 30)

/DC cord connection terminal

(DC IN 8.4V) (p. 31)

:S-VIDEO output jack (p. 90)

;Record button (REC) (p. 42)

<Power switch (p. 42, 43)

PHOTO : To record still

images

VIDEO : To record a movie

POWER OFF: To turn oﬀ the DVD

video camera/re-

corder

Press the red button at the center of

power switch and turn it only when

turning power on: It is not necessary

to press the button when setting the

switch to “POWER OFF”.

The power switch cannot be

changed over during recording.

For playback, set the power switch

to either “ PHOTO” or “ VIDEO”.

=LOCK switch (p. 42)

To lock the recording mode, so that

the VIDEO mode is not switched

to the PHOTO mode by mistake.

>Hand strap (p. 27)

&( ) ~ + -

=. /:;

TO PC

< >

(Inside the cover)

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?Speaker (p. 44)

The sound accompanying a movie

being played back will be heard

from here.

@Screen display button (DISPLAY)

(p. 52)

Press this button to display the de-

tails of image being played back or

camera setting status, or switch the

display off.

[Eyecup (p. 41, 98)

\Diopter control (p. 41)

To adjust the focus of image ap-

pearing in the viewﬁnder.

]RESET button (p. 109)

To reset all settings to defaults.

^LCD BRIGHT button (p. 41)

Press this button to start LCD

screen brightness adjustment.

_EXPOSURE button (p. 50)

Press this button to adjust the ex-

posure.

{FOCUS button (p. 49)

To switch between manual focus

and auto-focus.

|Volume control buttons (VOL)/

buttons (p. 41, 44)

To adjust the volume of sound from

speaker, etc.

}BATTERY EJECT button (p. 30)

To release the battery.

? @ \

{]^_

SELECT

DISC

NAVIGATION

DISPLAY

VOL.

RESET

LCD

BRIGHT EXPOSU RE FOCUS

}

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Features of DVD video camera/recorder

This DVD video camera/recorder has numerous useful functions. However, the functions that can be

used will vary depending on whether DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc is used.

Use the functions, following the table below:

Camera Functions:

Function

Program AE

White Bal.

EIS

Dig.Zoom

VIDEO Mode

Input Source

PHOTO Input

Self Timer

OSD Output

Date Mode

Date Set

Beep

Power Save

Record LED

Language

Demo Mode

Reset

Disc used

Reference

page

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

\**

Camera Functions

Setup

Record Functions

Setup

Date

Setup

Initial Setup

Disc Navigation Functions:

Function

Switch

Play

Create

Edit

Title

Delete

Switch

Play

Title

Delete

Edit

Skip

Select

Detail

Capacity

Format Disc

Update

Control Info.

Finalize Disc

Repeat Play

Disc used

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

Play List

Program

Scene

Disc

Others

\: Available; : UnavailableX

(* Except for LPCM mode)

(** Except for XTRA mode, which can be set

on DZ-MV230A only)

Reference

page

Versatile Functions Available

109

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Recording on Disc

You can use both 8 cm DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs

on this DVD video camera/recorder for recording.

The recorded video and audio will be stored on an

8 cm DVD-RAM disc or 8 cm DVD-R disc.

Using disc allows you to record without

overwriting previous recordings, and also to store

your valuable recordings for as long as need be

while retaining clarity.

With disc you can immediately access recording

and playback, in contrast to videotape, which must

be fast-forwarded or rewound.

In addition, simply loading a DVD-RAM disc into a

PC equipped with DVD-RAM drive and DVD video

recording software compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM

allows you to easily view the recorded disc.

You can finalize a recorded DVD-R disc on this

DVD video camera/recorder so that you can play

it back on a DVD player or DVD recorder that is

compatible with 8 cm DVD-R disc (however, the

finalized DVD-R disc may not be usable on some

DVD players).

Recording Movie and Still

The DVD video camera/recorder can record mov-

ies of events and sports, in the same way as with

conventional camcorders.

It can also record stills on a DVD-RAM disc, as with

a digital still camera. With CCD of 1,100,000 pixels

(680,000 pixels for DZ-MV200A), high-quality mov-

ies and stills (on DVD-RAM disc only) can be re-

corded. In both recordings of movie and still (on

DVD-RAM disc only), zooming up to 240 times is

possible using the 12 power optical zoom multi-

plied by the 20 power digital zoom. Movies and

stills can be recorded on the same disc, by simply

switching the recording mode (power switch).

However, if you use a DVD-R disc, a still image

cannot be recorded. (If the DVD video camera/re-

corder is connected to PC, the DVD video camera/

recorder can capture still images, such as JPEG

data.)

Immediate Reviewing of Recorded Image

You can check the movie or still recorded in the

viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Editing in Various Ways on DVD video camera/recorder Alone

This DVD video camera/recorder is provided with

a useful editing/playback tool. Disc Navigation

allows you to easily attach a title or special video

effect to the recorded movie or still. With Disc Navi-

gation, you can arrange the playback order and edit

multiple images to play them back continuously.

You can create an entire movie on this DVD video

camera/recorder alone, without inputting video to

a PC for editing.

Using with Various Devices

Connect this DVD video camera/recorder to your

TV and you can enjoy the playback picture with

your family and friends on the large TV screen; or

connect it to a video printer (generally available)

to print the recorded image. You can also transfer

recorded movies and stills (for DVD-RAM disc

only) to PC, using the optional PC kit (DZ-

WINPC3(W)).

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Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with

care:

• The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do

not press its surface with any force, hit it, or

puncture it with a sharp object.

• If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in the

display may occur. If unevenness does not dis-

appear soon, turn the DVD video camera/re-

corder off, wait for a while, 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.

• Do not hold by the LCD monitor as this could

cause a malfunction.

• °Open the LCD monitor by 90 before changing

its direction. If you attempt to invert its direc-

tion before opening it completely, it could cause

a malfunction.

• Do not disassemble the LCD monitor as this

might cause a malfunction.

• When opening the LCD monitor, be careful that

no water droplets adhere to the monitor screen

and that no water or dust enters the DVD video

camera/recorder as it could cause a malfunction.

Liquid Crystal Display and viewfinder:

• The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly

dimmer than usual when the DVD video cam-

era/recorder is at low temperature, as in cold

areas, or immediately after power is turned on.

The normal brightness will be restored when the

temperature inside the DVD video camera/re-

corder 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 may become

detached and the DVD video camera/recorder

could fall.

Cautions When Using

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 allow it to fall.

• Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder on

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 cam-

era/recorder or AC adapter could cause it to

malfunction.

No water or oil!

• Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/

recorder or AC adapter could cause a short-cir-

cuit or other malfunctions.

Heat on surface of product:

• The surface of the DVD video camera/recorder

will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate

a fault. Be careful when touching the bottom of

the DVD video camera/recorder, since it will be

hot.

Be careful of ambient temperature:

• Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place

where the temperature is over 104 F (40 C) or° °

under 32 F (0 C) will not allow it to make nor-° °

mal recording/playback.

• When using the DVD video camera/recorder

connected to PC, operate it at room temperature.

If you use the DVD video camera/recorder

where the temperature is high for an extended

period of time, it will overheat and may not op-

erate normally.

• Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder

in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very

high for a long time: This could cause malfunc-

tions.

Do not point directly at the sun:

• If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder,

the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunc-

tion or burn in CCD or viewfinder.

• Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder

with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight:

This could cause malfunctions.

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Be careful of moisture condensation:

• When you move the DVD video camera/re-

corder 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/re-

corder. If condensation occurs, do not open the

cover of disc insertion block if possible. If con-

densation occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a

soft, dry cloth. Even if the external surface of

the DVD video camera/recorder has dried, con-

densation 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 is designed

and produced for home-use recording and play-

back. Do not use it for an extended time con-

tinuously, e.g., as a surveillance camera/moni-

tor.

• If you use the DVD video camera/recorder for

a long uninterrupted period of time, the tem-

perature of DVD video camera/recorder may

exceed the limit and the recording/playback

operation could be slowed down. If this occurs,

turn it off and wait for a while before using it

again.

Be careful when removing the disc:

• When the DVD video camera/recorder is used

for a long period of time, the temperature of disc

will be high: Wait for a few moments before re-

moving the disc after the DVD video camera/

recorder is turned off.

Do not use the DVD video camera/

recorder near TV or radio:

• This could cause noise to appear on the TV

screen, or interference could enter radio broad-

casts.

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

radio wave tower or electric appliances contain-

ing motors, noise could enter video and audio

that are being recorded. During playback of nor-

mally recorded video and audio, noise could also

enter the picture and sound. At worst the DVD

video camera/recorder could malfunction.

Do not expose the DVD video camera/

recorder to soot or steam:

• Heavy soot or steam could damage the DVD

video camera/recorder case or cause malfunc-

tions.

Do not use the DVD video camera/

recorder near corrosive gas:

• Using it in a place where there is dense exhaust

gas generated by gasoline and diesel engines,

or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, could

corrode the battery connecting terminals, which

could result in loss of power.

Do not use the DVD video camera/

recorder near ultrasonic humidifier:

• With some water in humidifier, calcium and oth-

ers 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/re-

corder could dirty the optical head, and the DVD

video camera/recorder may not operate nor-

mally. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off

and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using

insecticide.

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Do not wipe the DVD video camera/

recorder case with benzene or thinner:

• The coating of case could peel off or the case

could deteriorate.

• When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow the

instructions.

Also read the instructions attached with

optional accessories:

• For optional accessories, follow the cautions and

instruction manuals attached.

Use the AC adapter only in a

well-ventilated, open space:

• Do not use the AC adapter in a narrow space

where flow of air is blocked, or where it is very

near any object or inside any object: Ignoring

this will increase heat inside the AC adapter

which could cause fire, burns, electric shock or

fault.

CHARGE/ACCESS indicator

Do not turn the DVD video camera/

recorder off while the CHARGE/ACCESS

indicator is blinking:

• The CHARGE/ACCESS indicator is blinking to

show that data is being written to disc, or being

read from it. Do not do any of the following so

as not to damage the data:

• Disconnect AC adapter.

• Plug or unplug PC connection cable.

• Remove disc.

• Subject disc to severe vibrations or impact.

If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off

while the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator is blink-

ing, turn it on again with the disc cartridge or

caddy loaded in it: Repair of the disc will be ex-

ecuted.

Note: The CHARGE/ACCESS indicator will blink in

red while the disc is being accessed, and it will

blink or light in red during charging.

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Cautions When Storing

Do not leave the DVD video camera/

recorder in a place where the tempera-

ture is very high for a long period of time:

• The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk

becomes very high in the hot season. If you leave

the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place,

it could malfunction or the case could be dam-

aged. Also, do not expose the DVD video cam-

era/recorder to direct sunlight or place 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 become moldy, and the DVD

video camera/recorder could be unusable. It is

recommended that you put the DVD video cam-

era/recorder with desiccant in a box when stor-

ing 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 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:

• Be sure to make a trial recording before an ac-

tual take to make sure that recording is normal.

Data that was not stored normally because of a

defect in the DVD video camera/recorder can-

not be restored.

• It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc

for trial recording, since a recording stored on it

can be deleted.

The recorded contents cannot be com-

pensated for:

• Hitachi will not compensate for any damages

caused when a recording is not made normally

or the recorded contents cannot be played back

because of a defect in the DVD video camera/

recorder or disc. Also, Hitachi will not be respon-

sible for your recorded video and audio.

• The data recorded on the disc in your DVD video

camera/recorder through other digital/analog

media or devices are protected by the copyright

act and cannot be used without permission of

the owner of copyright, except for personal en-

joyment. Note that, even for personal enjoyment,

recording is prohibited for some demonstra-

tions, performances and exhibitions.

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Discs

● Finalizing DVD-R Disc

Before using the 8 cm DVD-R disc recorded on this

DVD video camera/recorder on a DVD player or

DVD recorder that is compatible with 8 cm DVD-

R disc, the disc must be finalized on this DVD video

camera/recorder. For the finalizing procedure of 8

cm DVD-R disc, refer to “Finalizing Disc” (p. 89).

● When using DVD-R disc

If you finalize a recorded DVD-R disc, you can play

it back on devices that are compatible with 8 cm

DVD-R disc, or (on) computers* with DVD-ROM

drive, DVD-R drive or DVD-RAM drive.

Although most DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD

video camera/recorder are compatible for playback

on other DVD players, playback of all DVD-R discs

cannot be guaranteed.

Depending on the DVD player, DVD-R disc, or re-

cording conditions, playback may not be possible.

In such cases, use this DVD video camera/recorder

to play back the DVD-R disc.

* To play back the finalized DVD-R disc on PC,

you will need DVD playback software. The DVD

playback software “PowerDVD XP” is supplied

with the optional DZ-WINPC3(W).

● Handling Disc

If you use a DVD-RAM disc or DVD-R disc to

which dirt or dust adheres, recognition of the disc

may not be possible when it is inserted into this

DVD video camera/recorder. Also, the DVD video

camera/recorder may stop during recording or

playback, or noise/disturbance of image may oc-

cur during playback.

The same phenomenon may appear if condensa-

tion occurs because of abrupt change in tempera-

ture.

• If an error message appears on the LCD screen

while this DVD video camera/recorder is being

used, turn off the DVD video camera/recorder

once, and then turn it on again (p. 100).

• If an error message appears when the DVD

video camera/recorder is being used in an en-

vironment where the temperature is high or it is

used continuously, turn off the DVD video cam-

era/recorder, and after a while turn it on again.

• If an error message appears when the DVD

video camera/recorder is being used in an en-

vironment where the temperature is low, leave

it powered for several minutes, turn it off, and

then on again.

• When the disc is used for an extended period of

time, the temperature will increase because of

the heat inside the DVD video camera/recorder:

Be careful when removing the disc.

• Normally, do not remove the disc from the car-

tridge or caddy, and do not open the shutter of

cartridge or caddy.

● Available Discs

Usable discs and logos

DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1

(8 cm)

DVD-R [for General

Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)]

This DVD video camera/recorder can use 8 cm

DVD-RAM discs and 8 cm DVD-R discs for

camcorder use.

An uncovered disc cannot be used on this DVD

video camera/recorder: It must be left in a cartridge

or caddy for 8 cm disc.

Note: It is recommended that you use Hitachi

Maxell discs because their compatibility with this

DVD video camera/recorder has been confirmed.

Using a disc other than that made by Hitachi

Maxell may not allow the DVD video camera/re-

corder to deliver optimum performance.

● Information on DVD-R disc

For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, the DVD

video camera/recorder writes control data to the

disc in order to make adjustment when it is inserted

and ejected accompanying recording.

However, repeating this adjustment many times

may cause the disc to become unrecordable: Do not

insert or eject the disc accompanying recording

more than 50 times.

Examples of discs that cannot be used on

this DVD video camera/recorder:

Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm, DVD-

RAM (2.6 G) Ver. 1.0, DVD-R (3.9 G) Ver. 1.0, DVD-

R (4.7 G) for Authoring Ver. 2.0, DVD-RW,

DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, CD-

R, CD-RW, CD, CD-ROM, MO, MD, iD, LD, floppy

disk, etc.

● Initializing (formatting) DVD-RAM

Discs

This DVD video camera/recorder can use DVD-

RAM discs for AV formatted in accordance with

the UDF 2.01 file system : No recording can be made

on an unformatted disc.

See “Initializing DVD-RAM Disc” on page 87 for

the initializing procedure.

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Note: Most generally available 8 cm discs can be

removed from cartridges or caddies if they are for

video cameras; However, before removing disc

from cartridge or caddy, read the instruction sheet

provided with the disc or consult the disc maker.

Take care with the following when handling the

removed disc:

•Be sure not to touch disc surfaces.

•Be careful not to drop the disc removed from

cartridge or caddy.

•Be sure not to bend the disc.

•Do not leave the disc outside the cartridge or

caddy.

•Do not subject the disc to heat.

•Do not write on disc with a ball-point pen or pen-

cil. (With one-side recordable disc, writing on the

label surface is possible with a pen that does not

scratch the surface. No writing of any kind is pos-

sible on both-side recordable disc.)

•Be sure not to wipe disc surfaces with thinner,

water or anti-static agent.

Use dry, soft cloth to lightly wipe off dust or dirt

that adheres to the disc. Never use solvents to

clean the disc.

Note: If the disc is removed from cartridge or

caddy and the data stored by this DVD video

camera/recorder is rewritten on devices other

than this DVD video camera/recorder, recording

or playback may not be normal, or Disc Naviga-

tion may not operate normally, when the disc re-

placed in cartridge or caddy is used on this DVD

video camera/recorder again.

Note: The cartridge or caddy protects the sur-

faces of disc on which high-density recording is

possible. Once removed from cartridge or caddy,

the disc can be replaced in the cartridge or caddy

and used with this DVD video camera/recorder,

but be sure to observe the following:

•Before replacing the disc in cartridge or caddy,

make sure that disc surfaces are not scratched,

and that no dirt or fingerprint adheres to them.

•Do not record, edit or delete on the disc when

scratches, dirt or fingerprints cannot be removed

even if disc surface is cleaned.

•When replacing the DVD-RAM disc in cartridge,

insert it until a click is heard.

• Be careful not to allow condensation.

• To store disc cartridge or caddy, insert in plastic

case provided.

Do not place the disc cartridge or caddy in the fol-

lowing places:

• Where exposed to direct sunlight for a long

time.

• Where the humidity is high, or in dusty place.

• Where exposed to heat from heater, etc.

• Where there may be condensation.

● About Stored Data

If you handle or use the disc incorrectly, the re-

corded data may be lost. Hitachi cannot be respon-

sible for damages from loss of recorded data.

Removing and Replacing Disc from/in Cartridge or Caddy

The DVD-RAM disc used with this DVD video camera/recorder can be removed from the cartridge or

caddy and used with DVD-RAM drives, DVD players and DVD recorders that are compatible with 8 cm

DVD-RAM discs. The finalized DVD-R disc can also be removed from the cartridge or caddy and used

with DVD players and DVD recorders that are compatible for 8 cm DVD-R discs. Refer to the disc in-

struction sheet for details on how to remove disc from cartridge or caddy.

Perform the following to remove the disc:

Release the lock pins of cartridge. The two lock pins

are at the bottom left corners of sides A and B.

Use a fine tipped pen to slide the lock pin in the

direction of arrow , and then turn it in the di-1

rection of arrow to release it.2

● With disc packed in cartridge

Removing the disc

Lock pins

2While pushing the release levers from both sides

inward, hold the center of disc tray and pull it

out to the front.

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●With disc packed in caddy

Removing the disc

Insert your finger

into the hole in the

center of disc and

lightly lift it up (in

the direction of ar-

row ).1

2Hold the disc at its edge and center hole, and

remove it in the direction of arrow 2.

Replacing the disc in caddy

1Hold the disc at its

edge and center hole

with the recording

surface down.

2Insert the disc under

the claws at the disc

hold portion from

the direction of ar-

row .3

Gently push the disc

in until it is com-

pletely stored.

claws

Replacing the disc in cartridge

Insert the disc into cartridge.

2Fit in the disc tray until a click is heard.

Write-protect tabs

The cartridge has write-protect tabs to prevent

overwriting on recorded data. Make sure that the

write-protect tab is set to the side where recording

is possible.

mark facing up

Indication of side

Recording not possible

Tab for side B Tab for side A

Recording possible

PROTECT A

Note: When recording special events, be sure to

use a new disc which has never been removed

from cartridge or caddy.

Note: Writing similar to recording is performed

even with simple editing or deletion. Make sure that

editing or deletion has been securely performed

with the disc removed from cartridge or caddy.

Note: If there are dust, scratches or dirt on the

surface of disc, block noise may appear in image

or sound may be interrupted. Take great care

when handling discs so that no dirt or ﬁngerprints

adheres to them.

Note: This DVD video camera/recorder has a

function that allows recording, avoiding portions

of the disc with dust, scratches or dirt [The DVD

video camera/recorder sets to pause ( ) status

and automatically restarts recording ( )]. This

will interrupt recording for several seconds to sev-

eral minutes, and multiple thumbnails will be cre-

ated (see p. 66) in one recording as shown in the

figure. In this case, the recordable time will de-

crease.

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●DVD-RAM disc storage capacity

Recordable time of movies on

DVD-RAM disc

VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate.

When recording only movies (containing

video and audio)

The total recordable time is half on each side

of disc.

Number of recordable stills on

DVD-RAM disc

Up to 999 stills per side (when recording only stills)

If the disc still has free space after recording 999

stills, movie can be recorded.

●Recordable time on DVD-R disc

Disc Storage Capacity

The movies and stills that can be recorded on an 8 cm disc used in this DVD video camera/recorder are

as follows: Prepare discs according to the scheduled recording time and conditions.

Movie quality mode

FINE (MPEG2,

approx. 6 Mbps)

STD (MPEG2,

approx. 3 Mbps)

LPCM* (MPEG2,

Audio: LPCM)

Recordable time

approx. 30 minutes/side

approx. 60 minutes/side

approx. 30 minutes/side

• When using DVD-R disc, no still image can be

recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.

• When using DVD-R disc, the recording quality

mode ﬁrst used for recording on that disc is a

ﬁxed mode: It cannot be changed on that disc.

In FINE or STD mode, the audio is recorded in the

MPEG audio layer 2 format, which is an optional for-

mat of DVD video standard. If you intend to ﬁnalize

a DVD-R disc and use it on a DVD player that is not

compatible with MPEG audio layer 2, record in the

LPCM mode on this DVD video camera/recorder.

Movie quality mode

XTRA (VBR*1)

FINE (MPEG2,

approx. 6 Mbps)

STD (MPEG2,

approx. 3 Mbps)

Recordable time

approx. 36-120

minutes(varies depend-

ing on the subject)

approx. 60minutes

approx. 120 minutes

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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 po-

sition where you can

easily operate the REC

button and the Zoom

lever.

Adjust the length of

hand strap so that the

DVD video camera/re-

corder is stable when

you press the REC but-

ton with your thumb.

Note: Do not adjust the hand strap while holding

the DVD video camera/recorder: Doing this could

cause the DVD video camera/recorder to fall and

be damaged.

Caution: Do not lift the DVD video camera/re-

corder by holding the viewﬁnder or LCD moni-

tor: If the viewﬁnder or LCD monitor comes oﬀ,

the DVD video camera/recorder will fall.

Setups

This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and

battery pack.

Pass the shoulder strap

through the shoulder

strap attachments.

Be sure to pass through

the 2 slots.

Be sure to pass through

the 2 slots.

Attaching Shoulder Strap

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Although the cores are not attached in the illustrations of the cables in text, be sure to attach the

ferrite core (provided) to the S-VIDEO cable using the following procedure (the ferrite core was at-

tached to the AV input/output cable at the factory):

(Ferrite cores reduce radio interference with your radio and TV.)

1Open the cover of ferrite core.

2Attach the core to the S-VIDEO cable at a posi-

tion approximately 1-15/16 (5 cm) from its end.”

3Close the cover of core, taking care that it does

not catch the S-VIDEO cable.

Note: If you use an external microphone when

recording, attach the ferrite core (provided) to the

cable at a position approximately 1-15/16" (5 cm)

from its end: Wind the microphone cable round

the core once in the same way as for the S-VIDEO

cable. Using external microphone in modes other

than camera recording is not recommended.

Pass the provided string through the hole in the lens cap and attach it to the hand strap of DVD video

camera/recorder.

1Use the string to attach the cap to the DVD video

camera/recorder.

2Push the both sides of cap inward and attach it

over the lens.

Note: Always keep the lens cap on when not us-

ing the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect

the lens.

Note: When recording, attach the lens cap to the

hand strap by hooking the tab inside the cap onto

strap for comfortable shooting.

Attaching Lens Cap

Attaching Ferrite Cores

1-15/16”

(5cm)

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Insert two AA (LR06) batteries (provided) into the remote control to power it.

1Open the battery compartment lid on the back

of remote control and insert the batteries.

2Close the lid.

Note: If the batteries are discharged, pressing any

button on remote control cannot operate the DVD

video camera/recorder: Replace the batteries.

Inserting Batteries into Remote Control

Note: When using the remote control, make sure

that the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/

recorder is not exposed to direct sunlight or any

intense light. If the infrared receiver is subject to

light stronger than the infrared light from remote

control, the DVD video camera/recorder cannot

be operated by remote control.

Note: If there is an obstacle between the remote

control and infrared receiver on DVD video cam-

era/recorder, remote control may not be possible.

Note: The DVD video camera/recorder uses the

“ ”VCR2 remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If

you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. with remote control

code set to , a VCR placed near the DVD“ ”VCR2

video camera/recorder will also be operated by

the remote control: To prevent this, change the

remote control code of the VCR.

●Using Remote Control

Point the remote control to the infrared receiver on

the DVD video camera/recorder. The remote con-

trollable distance is up to 18 feet (5 m).

Approx. 18 feet (5 m)

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Attaching Battery to DVD video camera/recorder

1Raise the view-

finder.

2Align the top of bat-

tery with the top

surface of battery at-

tachment platform

of DVD video cam-

era/recorder.

3While fitting the battery onto the DVD video

camera/recorder, slide it downward until a click

is heard.

Note: Make sure that the battery is securely at-

tached: Incomplete attachment could cause the

battery to fall, resulting in damage.

Setting Up the Battery

The DZ-BP14(R) battery pack provided with this DVD video camera/recorder has not been charged at

purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder.

Note: Be sure to use the speciﬁed battery DZ-BP14(R)/DZ-BP16 (sold separately) or DZ-BP28 (sold sepa-

rately) for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/

recorder to malfunction, or result in ﬁre.

After using the DVD video camera/recorder, remove the battery from it.

1Set the power switch

to “ ”POWER OFF to

turn the DVD video

camer a/recorder

off.

2Raise the view-

finder.

3While holding the BATTERY EJECT button

above the battery attachment platform, sllide the

battery upward to remove it.

Note: For safety, be sure to turn the DVD video

camera/recorder oﬀ before attaching or remov-

ing the battery.

Note: If the battery remains attached, minute

level current will ﬂow even if the DVD video cam-

era/recorder is off, and the battery will discharge.

Removing Battery

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Charging Battery

Use the provided AC adapter to charge the battery.

1Attach the battery pack to the DVD video cam-

era/recorder.

2Connect the AC adapter between the DC IN 8.4V

jack on DVD video camera/recorder and an AC

outlet.

The CHARGE/ACCESS indicator will blink in

green and charging will start.

AC adapter

CHARGE/ACCESS

indicator

Power cable

●Battery pack charged status

You can realize the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator:

Charged status CHARGE/ACCESS indicator

0-50% Blinks once per 1-2 seconds

51-75% Blinks twice per 1-2 seconds

76% or more Blinks three times per 1-2 seconds

Fully charged Remains lit

Note: Charge the battery in the temperature

range of 50 °F - 86 °F (10 °C - 30 °C).

Note: Make sure that the battery is securely in-

stalled: Incomplete attachment could cause the

battery to fall and be damaged.

Note: If the power switch is set to “ VIDEO” or

“ PHOTO”, charging will not be performed.

Note: When connecting the power cable to the

DVD video camera/recorder, the pin of power

cable cannot be completely inserted into the DC

IN 8.4V jack, but this does not indicate a malfunc-

tion. Do not insert the power cable with undue

force: Doing so could result in malfunction.

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●Continuously recordable time on

DVD video camera/recorder with

fully charged battery

The reference for DVD video camera/recorder re-

cordable time with fully charged battery is between

40 and 60 minutes [with model DZ-BP14(R)/DZ-

BP16 (sold separately)] or between 70 and 100 min-

utes (with model DZ-BP28 (sold separately)):

Battery

When using

viewﬁnder

(in XTRA mode*)

When using

LCD monitor

(in XTRA mode*)

When using

viewﬁnder

(in FINE mode)

When using

LCD monitor

(in FINE mode)

When using

viewﬁnder

(in STD mode)

When using

LCD monitor

(in STD mode)

When using

viewﬁnder

(in LPCM mode**)

When using

LCD monitor

(in LPCM mode**)

DZ-BP14(R)/

DZ-BP16(Sold

separately)

DZ-BP28

(Sold separately)

Without any extraordinary operation, such

as zooming:

The continuously DVD video camera/recorder re-

cordable time 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 record-

ing, the battery will discharge 2-3 times faster than

this reference, since the REC button and zoom are

being operated, and playback is performed. As-

sume that the recordable time with a fully charged

battery is between 40 and 60 minutes [with model

DZ-BP14(R)/DZ-BP16 (sold separately)] or be-

tween 70 and 100 minutes (with model DZ-BP28

(sold separately)), and prepare the type and

number of batteries to allow for the time you are

planning to record on the DVD video camera/re-

corder.

Note that the battery discharges faster in cold

places.

●The time taken for charging the

battery is as follows (at 25 °C)

DZ-BP14(R)/DZ-BP16

(sold separately)

170 min

DZ-BP28

(sold separately)

270 min

Note: During and after charging, the battery will

be warm, but this does not indicate a fault.

Note: If the following phenomena appear, the

battery may be dead: Replace it.

–Charging does not start within 10 seconds (the

CHARGE/ACCESS indicator does not light)

–The battery cannot be charged up to 75% if

more than 9 hours has elapsed after charging

started.

–The battery cannot be fully charged if more

than 5 hours has elapsed after it was charged

to 75%.

Note: Charge the battery at ambient tempera-

ture 50 F to 86 F (10 C to 30 C): Charging at tem-° ° ° °

peratures other than this range could damage the

battery.

(approx.)

*The time in XTRA mode is only for reference: It

varies depending on recording contents (the

XTRA mode can be set on the DZ-MV230A only).

** LPCM mode can be set only when DVD-R disc

is used.

DVD-

RAM

120 min

105 min

120 min

105 min

130 min

115 min

—

DVD-R

—

115 min

100 min

125 min

110 min

115 min

100 min

DVD-

RAM

210 min

180 min

210 min

180 min

225 min

200 min

—

DVD-R

—

200 min

170 min

215 min

190 min

200 min

170 min

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Using DVD video camera/recorder with AC Adapter

It is recommended that you use the AC adapter 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. And

be sure to use the AC adapter to power the DVD video camera/recorder when ﬁnalizing a disc.

Note: Be sure to use the speciﬁed AC adapter to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using other AC

adapters could cause electric shock or result in ﬁre.

Note: The AC adapter can be used around the

world. An AC plug adapter is required in some for-

eign countries. If you need one purchase it from

your Hitachi distributor.

Note: If the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator does not

light when the AC adapter is plugged into AC

outlet, unplug it from the AC outlet, wait a few mo-

ments, and then plug it into the AC outlet again. If

the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator still does not light,

the AC adapter may be faulty. Unplug it from the

AC outlet and consult your dealer.

1Set the power switch to POWER OFF“ ” to turn

the DVD video camera/recorder off.

2Connect the AC adapter between the DC IN 8.4V

jack on DVD video camera/recorder and an AC

outlet.

AC Plug Adapter (not supplied)

AC 200-240V

CHARGE/ACCESS

indicator

AC adapter

Power cable

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Setting Date and Time

Set the current date and time correctly so that the date and time you make a recording can be

recorded correctly.

Setting the correct date and time will allow you to store the correct information on recording.

(The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set.)

button

Joystick

1Set the power switch to “ VIDEO” or

“ PHOTO” to turn the DVD video camera/

recorder on.

2Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will appear.

3Use the joystick to

choose “Date Setup”

and then “Date Set”.

4Press the button.

The ﬁgure for the month will be selected.

[The digit that is high-

lighted ﬁrst depends on

the date display format

(set up in Date Mode):

The digit on the left end

of the date display will

be ﬁrst highlighted.]

Note: After setting the figure for the month, tilt the

joystick to right to select the digit to be set. If you

press the button after selecting the ﬁgure for

the month, the screen for verifying the set date

will appear instead of screen for setting day, year

or time.

5Tilt the joystick to left or

right to select the digit

you want to set in se-

quence.

Tilt the joystick up or

down to select the

number for current

date/time, and then re-

peat step 5 to set the cur-

rent date and time.

6After setting the current

date and time, press the

button.

The screen for verifying

the set date will appear.

7If the displayed date and time are correct, use

the joystick to choose “YES”, and then press the

button.

The date and time will be set, and the DVD video

camera/recorder will enter the recording pause

status.

Choosing “NO” will restore the menu screen.

Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorpo-

rates a rechargeable battery to store the date and

time in memory. If this built-in battery is exhausted,

the date and time will be reset. To prevent this,

connect the AC adapter to DVD video camera/

recorder, and leave them for at least 24 hours with

the DVD video camera/recorder turned off: The

built-in battery will be charged.

Power switch

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You can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year or year/month/

day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as follows:

1Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to

choose “Date Mode”

on the “Date Setup”

menu screen, and then

press the buttom.

The options will appear on the right of “Date

Mode”: The mark will be attached to the cur-

rently selected option.

3Use the joystick to se-

lect the desired date

display format, and

then press the but-

ton.

The menu screen for setting date will be restored,

and the “Date Mode” has been changed as you

designated.

4Press the MENU button to switch off the menu

screen.

Note: If the date display format has been

changed, the display format during playback as

well as during recording will also be changed (see

p. 53).

Changing Display Format of Date and Time

Example of display

5:30PM

5/25/2002

17:30

25/5/2002

PM5:30

2002/5/25

Display format

M/D/Y

D/M/Y

Y/M/D

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Inserting and Ejecting Disc

1Make sure that the

DVD video camera/

recorder is turned oﬀ.

Set the power switch to

“POWER OFF”.

2Press down the DISC

EJECT button.

The cover of disc

insertion block (hand

strap) will slightly

open.

3Gently open the

cover by hand

until it stops.

4Insert the disc, in cartridge or caddy, into the

disc guide.

Set a both-side recordable disc into the disc guide

so that the label of side on which you want to

record faces the hand strap.

Inserting Disc

With this DVD video camera/recorder the recorded video and audio are stored on DVD-RAM* or DVD-R disc.

* When using an uninitialized DVD-RAM disc, it must be formatted (see p. 87).

How to set both-side recordable disc

•The actual recording surface of side [A] is op-

posite to that on which “SIDE A” is marked. If

you view the image recorded on side [A] on

another device, set the disc in it with indica-

tion “SIDE A” facing up.

•The cartridge has a ﬁxed orientation when it

is inserted into the DVD video camera/re-

corder: Insert it correctly referring to the illus-

tration shown below.

To record on side [B], turn the cartridge over.

How to set one-side recordable disc

•Set the disc with the label side up in the caddy,

and then insert the caddy correctly referring

to the illustration shown below.

The caddy has a mark: Insert it with this

mark forward.

Power switch

DISC EJECT button

Actual

recording

surface

Laser

Side A

indica-

tion of

disc

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5Gently push the section indicated “PUSH/

CLOSE” on the cover of disc insertion block

(hand strap), to close the cover.

6Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.

Set the power switch to VIDEO or “ ” “

PHOTO”: An image will appear in the view-

ﬁnder and disc recognition will start.

Note: If the disc is forcibly inserted from the wrong

direction, the DVD video camera/recorder, or car-

tridge or caddy could be damaged.

Note: When using a one-sided recordable disc,

insert it with the recording surface facing the in-

side of DVD video camera/recorder.

● When using DVD-RAM disc

The subject image will appear in the viewﬁnder or

on LCD screen, and the DVD video camera/re-

corder will start to recognize the disc. Subsequently,

the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the re-

cording pause status.

● When using DVD-R disc

Recognition of the disc will

start.

When you use a brand-new

disc, the messages on the

right will appear in se-

quence by pressing the

button between messages.

When recording on

this DVD video cam-

era/recorder:

When message Format the“

disc now? appears, choose”

“ ”YES and then press the

button. The disc will

be automatically formatted

for use on this DVD video

camera/recorder.

After formatting, message

“DVD-R disc, Video mode

cannot be changed will”

appear (see page 26): Press

the button to erase the

message.

Once formatted, a DVD-R disc can no longer be

changed to a disc for PC, even if it has not been

recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.

When recording data from PC:

While the above messages are being displayed,

press the button, or when message Format the“

disc now? appears, choose and then press” “ ”NO

the button.

However, if data from PC has not yet been recorded,

the disc can be made usable on this DVD video cam-

era/recorder. When inserting the disc into this DVD

video camera/recorder, the same message will ap-

pear: If you wish to use it on this DVD video cam-

era/recorder, choose “ ”YES .

Note: It will take more time than usual after the

disc is inserted before recording can begin in the

following cases:

–When the cover of disc insertion block is open

–When the date changes (first recording of a day)

–When the temperature has changed greatly

from the previous recording status

–When a disc with scratches, dirt or ﬁngerprints is

inserted

Note: If the following discs are inserted, the Disc

Navigation screen will appear or some message

will be displayed:

–Disc with little remaining free space

–Write-protected disc

–Finalized DVD-R disc

–Disc recorded on another device

–Unknown type of disc

Record-

ing

pause (In case of movie)

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Set the power switch to POWER OFF“ ” to turn

the DVD video camera/recorder off.

A click will be heard, which means that the disc

is unlocked and can be removed.

2Push down the DISC EJECT button.

The cover of disc insertion block (hand strap)

will open slightly.

3Gently open the cover until it stops.

When the cover is fully open, the disc will

slightly come out from the disc guide, and stop.

Note: Do not remove the disc with the battery

attachment platform of DVD video camera/re-

corder facing down: Disc could fall out.

4Remove the disc.

Hold the disc by its sides as shown in the illus-

tration and gently pull it out.

Note: Be careful when removing the disc, since

the temperature at the shutter will be very high.

Gently push the section indicated “PUSH/

CLOSE” on the cover of disc insertion block

(hand strap), to close the cover.

Note: Even after the DVD video camera/recorder

is turned on, the disc can be removed unless it is in

recording status. Press down the DISC EJECT but-

ton and hold it for at least 2 seconds: A click will

be heard and the disc will be unlocked. Push down

the DISC EJECT button once again to remove the

disc. (The DISC EJECT indicator on the LCD screen

will change from white to pink at this time.) It is

recommended that you turn the DVD video cam-

era/recorder off before inserting or ejecting disc

to prevent misoperation.

Note: Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm

DVD-RAM disc or DVD-R disc into the disc insertion

block: Doing so could cause malfunctions.

Note: Set the power switch to “ ”POWER OFF to

turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. Do not

remove the battery to turn the camera/recorder

off: If you do so, the disc cannot be removed. If

the disc cannot be removed, use the AC adapter,

etc. to power the DVD video camera/recorder.

Set the power switch to “ VIDEO , then ” “POWER

OFF” to make sure by the sound that the disc is

unlocked, and then remove the disc.

Note: If you push down the DISC EJECT button,

the disc will not come out until it completely stops

rotating. After the lock release sound is heard, wait

for a few moments and then push down the DISC

EJECT button again.

Removing Disc

PUSH

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Opening LCD Monitor

If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. If the monitor is open,

the viewfinder will be off.

Press the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor.

The LCD monitor can be opened up to approxi-

mately 90°.

If the LCD monitor is open 90 , it can be tilted°

with screen down as much as 90°, and can also

be tilted with screen up and turned up to 180° so

the screen faces in the same direction as the lens.

Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle

so that you can see the screen easily.

Note: Be sure to open the LCD monitor approxi-

mately 90° before changing its vertical angle.

Note: Do not record for a prolonged time with the

LCD monitor turned approximately 180 in close°

contact with the DVD video camera/recorder

body: Doing this could cause the DVD video cam-

era/recorder and LCD monitor to become hot.

90°

Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On

While holding down the red button at the center

of power switch, turn the switch to set it to

“ ” “ ” VIDEO or PHOTO .

Note: When power is turned on, the self-diagnosis

function of DVD video camera/recorder may work,

and some message may appear. If any message

appears, refer to Trouble Messages“ ” (p. 99).

Basic Techniques

This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video

camera/recorder.

Basic Handling of DVD video camera/recorder

90°180°

OPEN button

Power switch

90°

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Press the LCD BRIGHT button.

The “ ”BRIGHT indicator will light on the screen.

(The indicator will go out in approximately 5

seconds.)

2Use the button to adjust the brightness.

Pressing will change the brightness of LCD

screen and also move the position of “BRIGHT”

bar scale.

LCD Screen Brightness Adjustment

Closing LCD Monitor

efore closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it

at right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder.

Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD video

camera/recorder with the LCD screen facing

inward until a click is heard.

Note: Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right

angles to the DVD video camera/recorder before

closing it or replacing it on the DVD video cam-

era/recorder with its screen facing outside. If the

LCD monitor is tilted, it cannot be closed to the

DVD video camera/recorder.

Note: If the LCD monitor is not securely locked to

the DVD video camera/recorder, no image will

appear in the viewfinder.

Viewing Subject through Viewfinder

Adjust the angle of viewfinder as you like, and

fit your eye to the eyecup.

If the image is blurred, you can adjust the focus.

Adjust the diopter control under the eyecup so

that the subject image can be seen clearly.

Note: If the LCD monitor is open, the viewfinder

will be off.

BRIGHT indicator

button

LCD BRIGHT button

Diopter control

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Recording Movie

1Set the power switch to VIDEO .“ ”

Once the DVD video camera/recorder starts to

recognize the disc, the CHARGE/ACCESS in-

dicator will light.

When recognition is finished, the CHARGE/

ACCESS indicator will go out.

2Press the REC button.

The “ ” mark in the viewﬁnder or on the LCD

screen will change to the mark, and re-“ ”

cording 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.

3When recording is finished, set the power switch

to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD video cam-

era/recorder oﬀ.

Note: When recording in a dark place, it is rec-

ommended that you use the optional video light

(model DZ-LD9). Refer to the instruction manual of

video light for details.

Note: Press down the LOCK switch above the

power switch to lock movie recording: The power

switch will lock and thereafter will not move to

“ PHOTO” by mistake.

Note: Sound is recorded from the stereo micro-

phone on the front of DVD video camera/recorder:

Take care that this microphone is not blocked.

Note: You can press the REC button immediately

after recording is finished, but no further recording

will be made while DISC ACCESS is being displayed.“ ”

Recording will restart after the message disappears.

Note: If a very bright subject is recorded, stripe-like

lights may appear above and below the subject.

Note: Take care that power is not interrupted

while the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator is blinking.

Note: The minimum recordable time of movie is

approximately 3 seconds.

Note: See page 64 for setting of Record LED (re-

cording indicator) On/Off.

Note: For various functions available during record-

ing, see Setting Up Camera Functions on page 54.“ ”

Note: Hitachi cannot be responsible for video

and audio that cannot be recorded or edited be-

cause of any defect.

Note: The power switch can be changed over

even during recording, but the operation will not

be changed.

●

Power save and discharge of battery

If, when Power Save: On is speciﬁed, the DVD video“ ”

camera/recorder is left in the recording pause status for

approximately 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off.

To restart recording, set the power switch to

“ ” “ ”POWER OFF , and then set it to VIDEO .

To set or release power save, see Setting or Re-“

leasing Power Save on page 63.”

It is recommended that you specify Power Save: On“ ”,

since even during recording pause battery power is

consumed at the same level as during recording. Es-

pecially when power save has been released, turn the

DVD video camera/recorder oﬀ when not in use.

Using External Microphone

Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD video

camera/recorder. Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on microphone and start recording.

For details on microphone, see Major Speciﬁcations“ ” on page 110.

To external

microphone jack

CHARGE/ACCESS

indicator

Power switch

LOCK switch

REC button

Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/recorder.

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1Set the power switch to “ PHOTO” to turn

the DVD video camera/recorder on.

Once the DVD video camera/recorder starts to

recognize the disc, the CHARGE/ACCESS in-

dicator will light.

When recognition is finished, the CHARGE/

ACCESS indicator will go out.

Make sure that appears on the screen (view-

finder or LCD).

Note: If the power switch is set to “ PHOTO”,

the LOCK switch cannot be moved. Do not try to

force it: Doing so could cause a fault.

2Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or

LCD).

3Press the REC button.

The DVD video camera/recorder automatically

focuses on the subject at the center of screen

(when auto focus is selected).

The screen will be black, and then the recorded

still will be displayed.

When message "DISC ACCESS" disappears, re-

cording of still will be complete.

4Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn

the DVD video camera/recorder off.

Note: When the power switch is set to “ PHOTO”,

flickering may occur in image on the LCD screen.

● Image quality

The quality of still recording cannot be switched.

● Setting Video Flash (sold sepa-

rately)

When recording still images in a dark place, or

when the subject is lit from rear, it is recommended

that you use the optional Video Flash (model DZ-

FLH3). Refer to the instruction manual of Video

Flash for details.

Recording Stills

This DVD video camera/recorder can record two types of still image on disc - a still to be viewed on TV

(MPEG image of 704 480 pixels) and a still to be used on PC [JPEG image of 1280 960 pixels (on DZ-× ×

MV230A), 1024 768 pixels (on DZ-MV200A)].×

Note: Recording of still images is possible only on DVD-RAM disc.

Note: Dark subjects may not be in clear focus even

if the Video Flash is used. It is recommended that

you light a subject when recording in a dark place.

Note: The DVD video camera/recorder automati-

cally sets the shutter speed between 1/800 and 1/

30 second (between 1/800 and 1/10 second if Pro-

gram AE has been set to Low Light) depending on

the subject brightness.

Note: During recording of stills, the electronic im-

age stabilizer will not function.

Still recording mode

Number of recordable stills

Setting

of Video

Flash

Auto

Off

On-screen

information

(No

display)

Manner for

emitting light

Automatically emits

light in dark place or in

a place lit from rear.

Always emits light re-

gardless of brightness

No light emission

Model

DZ-MV230A

DZ-MV200A

JPEG

1,280

× 960

1,024

× 768

Still image External input

still image

MPEG

704

× 480

704

× 480

JPEG

640

× 480

640

× 480

MPEG

704

× 480

704

× 480

(pixels)

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Playing Back

Immediately Checking Recorded Scene

You can check your recording immediately on the spot.

1Press button in the recording pause status.

The DVD video camera/recorder will enter the

playback mode, and playback will start from the

first image of the scene you have recorded last.

When playback is finished, the DVD video cam-

era/recorder will enter the pause status at the

last image on disc.

2Press the button.

Playback will stop, and recording pause status

will be restored.

Note: When the LCD monitor is opened, playback

sound will be heard from the speaker. Adjust the

sound volume using the volume control buttons

( , ).

Note: To temporarily stop playback, press the

button. Press the button again to re-

start playback.

Note: Even if you stop playback midway and im-

mediately start recording again, the new image

will always be recorded after previously r ecorded

images (these images will not be overwritten).

Note: When playback is finished, the mark will

appear at the last image. If the DVD video cam-

era/recorder is left without being operated, it will

return to the recording pause status after approxi-

mately 5 minutes.

Note: If the button is pressed while the

mark is being displayed, playback will start fr om

the first scene recorded on disc.

Skip Playback

During playback, tilt the joystick up or down

to locate the start of desired scene.

Tilt once : To return to the first image of

the scene being played back,

and start playback.

Tilt once :To skip to the first image of the

scene following the one being

played back, and start playback.

Tilt and hold: To continuously locate the be-

ginnings of scenes, starting

from the scene preceding the

scene being played back. When

the desired image appears, re-

lease the joystick: Playback will

start from that point.

Tilt and hold:To continuously locate the be-

ginnings of scenes, starting

from the scene following the

scene being played back. When

the desired image appears, re-

lease the joystick: Playback will

start from that point.

Note: If you perform skip playback during play-

back pause, the DVD video camera/recorder will

enter the playback pause status at the beginning

of the located scene.

Note: Tilting down in the last scene on disc will

set the DVD video camera/recorder to the play-

back pause status at the last image.

Note: If the temperature inside the DVD video

camera/recorder is high, it may not operate nor-

mally. In such a case, turn the DVD video cam-

era/recorder off, wait for a while, and then turn it

on again.

Tilt up twice Tilt up once Tilt down once Tilt down twice

Portion being played back

Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3

Portion being played back

Tilt up once Tilt down once Tilt down twice

Tilting up the joystick at a portion several

seconds from the start of scene being played back

will return to the start of the scene preceding that

being played back.

buttons Joystick

button

Speaker

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Search Playback

During playback, tilt the joystick to left or right

and hold it: Search playback of scenes will

start.

: Scenes will be visually scanned forward

: Scenes will be visually scanned backward

Release the joystick when you find the desired

image: Normal playback will start from that

point.

Note: When you skip or search scenes from play-

back or playback pause, the screen will be dark

briefly.

Note: If the temperature inside the DVD video

camera/recorder is high, it may not operate nor-

mally. In such a case, tur n the DVD video cam-

era/recorder off, wait for a while, and then turn it

on again.

Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback

During playback pause, tilt the joystick to left

or right : Frame advance, frame back or slow

playback will start.

Tilt once :Picture will advance one frame.

Tilt once :

Picture will go back half a second.

Tilt and hold:Forward slow playback

Tilt and hold:Reverse slow playback

Note: In forward slow, a rapidly moving subject

image may be distorted.

Note: In reverse slow, the image will be rougher.

Note: No sound will be heard during search play-

back or slow playback.

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This DVD video camera/recorder can optically zoom in on subject up to 12 powers, digitally multiplied

by 20 powers for movie recording and 4 powers for still recording.

Move the zoom lever down to control side,“ ”T

and the subject image will gradually become

telescopic: Move the zoom lever up to con-“ ”W

trol side, and the image will widen.

If Dig. Zoom 48x or 240x is specified, moving

the zoom lever down to control side will“ ”T

engage the digital zoom midway (see page 57).

Note: The setting of digital zoom 240x is effective

only during movie r ecording. If you specify 240x in

the still recording mode, the digital zoom will au-

tomatically be set to 48x.

Note: When a subject is zoomed, it may be mo-

mentarily out of focus.

Note: When digital zoom is engaged, the image

quality will be r ougher.

Note: If the zoom ratio is frequently changed at

short intervals, the recorded image will be unclear.

* For movie only

Zoom Up

Digital zoom range

Zoom back

1 x 12 x 13 x 48 x 240 x *

Recording in

wide area

Recording

enlarged

image

Zooming

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Focusing When Recording Movie

This DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto-focus).

When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set.

Focusing range

You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:

• On T (tele) side: approximately 3.6 feet (1 m) from lens surface to infinity

• ”On W (wide) side: approximately 3/8 (1 cm) from lens surface to infinity

● How to install conversion lens (optional)

The installation screw diameter of this lens is 37 mm.

1Remove the lens hood from the DVD video cam-

era/recorder. 2Remove the lens cap from the conversion lens

and screw it all the way into the filter screw of

the DVD video camera/recorder.

Lens hood Conversion lens

Note: Be careful not to lose the lens hood.

Note: If the optional tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1) is attached over the lens, the range where a subject is

focused at T end (telephoto side) will be from approximately 18 feet (5 m) to infinite.

Note: If the optional tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1) is attached over the lens, the four corners of screen will

be darker (vignetting) on W (wide-angle) side when a subject is zoomed in.

Macro Recording

Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject

as close as approximately 3/8 (1 cm) from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen.”

Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the sub-

ject, and press down the zoom lever to “ ”W con-

trol side.

Note: Zoom can be used, but the subject may

not be focused, depending on the distance to the

subject.

Note: The amount of light tends to be insufficient

during macro recording: If the subject image is too

dark, use additional lighting.

(To remove) (To attach)

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The DVD video camera/recorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the center of screen and

automatically focuses on it. If you want to record by adding special effects or focusing on a subject image

off the center of screen, adjust the focus manually.

1Press the FOCUS button in the recording pause

status.

“ ”MF will appear on the screen.

2Press the zoom lever down to control side“ ”T

to zoom in on subject.

3Use the buttons to adjust the focus, while

viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the

LCD screen. Note: Pressing FOCUS will alter nate between

manual focus and auto focus. With auto focus, no

indication will appear on the screen.

Note: Be sure to zoom up to your subject only

when manually focusing on it. If you bring the sub-

ject into focus at the wide-angle position, focus

will be incorr ect when you zoom up to the sub-

ject.

Note: 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.

FOCUS button buttons

Manually Focusing Subject during Movie Recording

Objects not

in the

center of

screen

Objects that

are far and

near at the

same time

Objects lit by

neon sign,

spotlight, etc.

which glares

or emits

strong light

Object

behind

glass with

water

droplets, dirt

on it

Objects with

little

variation in

brightness,

such as

white wall

Objects

moving

rapidly

Dark objects

Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see p. 48):

Night view

Manual Focus icon

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This DVD video camera/recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure.

You can also adjust the exposure manually when the subject is lit from rear or for special effects recording.

1Press the EXPOSURE button in the recording

pause status.

The exposure indicator

will appear on the

screen.

2Use the buttons to adjust the exposure,

while viewing the image in the viewfinder or

on the LCD screen.

3Press the REC button to start recording. Note: Pressing EXPOSURE will alter nate between

manual adjustment and auto exposure. With auto

exposure, no indication will appear on the screen.

Note: The exposure setting will return to Auto

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned

off.

Adjusting Exposure Manually

Exposure indicator

EXPOSURE button buttons

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Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording and

playback.

On-Screen Information

Information Display During Recording

Remaining speace on disc*

REM XX MIN :Remaining record-

able minutes during

movie recording

REM XX** : Number of remain-

ing recordable still

images during still

recording

* No remaining time will be displayed with a write-protected disc or finalized DVD-R disc.

** The displayed number of recordable stills is for reference: The decreasing number may not be correct, depend-

ing on recording condition (not displayed with a DVD-R disc).

*** When no disc is in the DVD video camera/recorder, or disc has not yet been initialized, write-protected disc or

disc with no remaining space has been inserted.

**** Will not appear when a disc that cannot be used in this DVD video camera/recorder is inserted.

Electronic image stabilizer (EIS) (only in movie recording mode)

No display : EIS OFF

: EIS ON

Self-timer (only in still recording mode)

No display : Self-timer OFF

: Self-timer ON (count is

from 10 seconds)

External flash [when Video Flash

(sold separately) is attached] (only in

still recording mode)

No display : Emits light automatically

: Always emits light

: No light emission

Disc type : DVD-RAM

: DVD-R

: DVD-RAM (write-protected)

: DVD-R (write-protected)

: DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD video

camera/recorder

: DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than this

DVD video camera/recorder

No display****

Warning message

Brightness of LCD screen/Volume

: Brightness of LCD screen

: Volume

Current date/time

Movie recording time

(only in movie recording

mode)

External input

White balance

No display : Auto

WB : Hold

B R I G H T

V O L U M E

Remaining battery level

(full charge)

(low remaining charge)

Program AE (only in movie recording mode)

No display : Auto

: Sports

: Portrait

: Spotlight

: Sand & Snow

: Low Light

Exposure correction

When operating zoom

(When digital zoom is 48×)

(When digital zoom is 240×)

(only in movie recording mode)

Recording mode

: Movie

: Still (with DVD-

RAM disc only)

: External input still

(field) (with DVD-

RAM disc only)

: External input still

(frame) (with DVD-

RAM disc only)

Manual focus

No display:Autofocus

MF :Manual focus

Operating status

REC : During recording

During recording pause

No display***

Movie recording mode

XTRA : Highest quality (only when using

DVD-RAM disc in DZ-MV230A)

LPCM : Highest audio quality (only when

using DVD-R disc)

FINE : High quality

STD : Standard

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● Switching the information display mode

You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:

Press the DISPLAY button.

•Full display mode: All types of information will appear.

•Minimum display mode: Only the recording mode, status

display and warning will appear.

The full and minimum display modes will alternate.

Note: The DVD video camera/recorder does not record the

recording date/time as a part of image. However, this informa-

tion when recording will be recorded with image as data which

can be checked on Disc Navigation screen during playback.

(See “Information display during playback” on page 53.)

● Display when recording an image of yourself

When recording with the LCD screen facing the same

direction as the lens, only the operating status and bat-

tery remaining level will appear, and the battery remain-

ing level will appear only when the battery has almost

no remaining charge.

The following operating status indicator will blink to

give warning message to user. The message can be

checked when returning the LCD monitor 180 to the°

original status from the status in which the LCD screen

was facing the same direction as the lens.

:The disc has almost no free space.

:Write-protected disc is loaded.

:You are attempting to record a still on

DVD-R disc.

No display : Disc that cannot be used has been loaded.

:The disc is full, or you are attempting to

record a copy-guarded image.

Note: If the LCD screen is set facing the same direc-

tion as the lens, the LCD screen will display a mirr or im-

age (left and right reversed).

Note: If the LCD screen is set facing the same direc-

tion as the lens, you can also view subject image in the

viewfinder.

DISPLAY button

Operating status/

warning message

Battery

remaining

level

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Information Display During Playback

Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing in

the viewﬁnder or on the LCD screen.

●Switching the information display

mode

Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the dis-

play mode of on-screen information.

Playback information

display

Recording date/time

↓

→ →

No display

*1 VIDEO or PHOTO

*2 Program or Play List

*3Refer to “Disc type” on page 51.

*4: Will appear when “Repeat play :On” is

specified

*5: Standard playback

: Playback pause

: Forward search playback

: Reverse search playback

: Forward skip playback

: Reverse skip playback

: Forward frame advance

: Reverse frame back

Refer to “Playback” beginning on page 44 for

how to operate.

The “ ” mark will appear on the ﬁrst image on

disc.

The “ ” mark will appear on the last image on

disc.

• Playback information display: Shows the status

of DVD video camera/recorder during playback.

•Recording date/time display: Shows the date/

time when recording was started.

• No display: No information will appear. How-

ever, when the mode of playback operation is

switched, the symbol will appear for approx. 3

seconds.

Recording mode*1

Scene No.

Repeat play*4

Playback

operation*

Counter

Disc type*3

Program No. or

Play List No.*

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1Press the MENU button in the recording pause

status.

The menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to

choose “Program AE”

on the “Camera Func-

tions Setup” screen, and

then press the but-

ton.

The options will appear

on the right of “Program

AE”.

3Use the joystick to

choose the desired op-

tion, and then press the

button: The se-

lected option will be set.

You can check the selected AE mode by the on-

screen information display. However, nothing

will appear in the Auto mode.

4Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will disappear.

Note: The shooting mode set as above will be

stored in memory even if the DVD video camera/

recorder is turned off.

Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject

(Switching Program AE Mode)

This DVD video camera/recorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the

subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of six modes depending on the sub-

ject conditions, recording environment or purpose of ﬁlming.

Auto : The camera/recorder automatically

judges the subject and surrounding environ-

ment 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: How-

ever, an after-image will appear with a

moving subject.

It is recommended that you use the FINE or

XTRA record quality mode since noise is likely

to occur with Low Light setting.

However, note that the Low Light mode

cannot be used when the recording quality

mode is STD.

MENU button

Joystick

Selected AE mode

Setting Up Camera Functions

Advanced Techniques

This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/

recorder.

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White Balance (Auto/Hold)

With this DVD video camera/recorder you can switch the white balance between Auto and Hold.

1Press the MENU button in the recording pause

status.

The menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to

choose “White Bal.” on

the “Camera Functions

Setup” screen, and then

press the button.

Options will be displayed on the right of “White

Bal.”.

The mark will be attached to the currently se-

lected option.

3Use the joystick to select

“Auto” or “Hold”, and

then press the but-

ton.

If White Balance is set to

“Hold”, “WB” will ap-

pear on the screen.

4Press the MENU button.

The menu scree will disappear.

The white balance setting will always be “Auto”

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned

off.

Mode

Auto

Hold

Details of setting

White balance is

always adjusted

automatically.

White balance

at the time

when “Hold” is

selected is held.

On-screen display

no display

White balance mode

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●Checking EIS On or Off

You can check EIS On or Oﬀ by the on-screen in-

formation display.

After recording with EIS set to “Off”, it is recom-

mended that you return the setting to “On” and

then turn the DVD video camera/recorder oﬀ, un-

less you normally record with “Oﬀ” setting.

This function is effective only during movie record-

ing: It will not work during still recording.

Note: The EIS setting will not change if the DVD

video camera/recorder is turned off.

Note: Although you can switch EIS between on

and off during still recording, the setting will be ef-

fective only during movie recording.

Note: It is recommended that you specify “EIS

Oﬀ” when using the DVD video camera/recorder

on a desk or tripod.

Note: When “EIS On” is speciﬁed, there will be a

slight diﬀerence between the actual movement

and the movement on screen.

Note: Gross camera shake may not be entirely

corrected even if “EIS On” is speciﬁed.

Note: EIS may not operate correctly when the

conversion lens (optional) is used.

1Press the MENU button in the recording pause

status.

The menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to

choose “EIS” on the

“Camera Functions

Setup” screen, and then

press the button.

The options will appear

on the right of “EIS”.

3Use the joystick to

choose the desired op-

tion, and then press the

button: The se-

lected option will be set.

4Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will disappear.

Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)

This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with an electronic image stabilizer function: When you

use zoom to record a magniﬁed subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image.

EIS

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Switching Digital Zoom Off

When the zoom lever is moved down to control side with Dig. Zoom 48x or 240x speciﬁed, digital“ ”T

zoom will automatically kick in when optical 12x zoom range is exceeded. You can set the digital zoom

to 48x or 240x for movie recording, or 48x for still recording.

1Press the MENU button in the recording pause

status.

The menu screen will appear.

Note: Pressing MENU during recording will not dis-

play the menu screen.

2Use the joystick to

choose “Dig. Zoom” on

the “Camera Functions

Setup” screen, and then

press the button.

Options will be displayed on the right of “Dig.

Zoom”.

The mark will be attached to the currently se-

lected option.

3Use the joystick to

choose Off“ ”, and then

press the button.

4Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will disappear.

Dig. Zoom or setting will“ ” “ ”240x , 48x “ ”Oﬀ

be stored in memory even if the DVD video cam-

era/recorder is turned oﬀ.

Note: The subject image will be slightly r ougher

in the digital zoom range.

Note: You can check whether Dig. Zoom is “240x”,

“ ” “ ”48x or Oﬀ by pressing the DISPLAY button and

reviewing the on-screen information.

Note: You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM but-

ton on remote control to switch the digital zoom

setting: Pressing the button in the movie recording

mode will switch the setting between “Off , 48x” “ ”

and 240x“ ”: Pressing the button in still recording

mode will switch between “Off 48x .” and “ ”

When Dig. Zoom is “Off”

Digital zoom range

When Dig. Zoom is (240x)“ ”On

(only in movie recording mode)

When Dig. Zoom is (48x)“ ”On

Digital zoom range

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Input Selection

If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD video camera/recorder, you must first

switch the setting on the DVD video camera/recorder.

Refer to the explanation starting from page 92 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to

other devices or record images input from them.

CAMERA

LINE

Usually select this option.

To view image from another device on this DVD video camera/recorder

1Press the MENU button in the recording pause

status.

The menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to choose “Input Source” on the

“Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and

then press the button.

The options will appear on the right of “Input

Source”: The mark will be attached to the cur-

rently selected option.

3Select the desired option

and then press the

button: The selected op-

tion will be set.

4Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will

disappear.

Note: The “Input Source” setting will return to

“CAMERA” whenever the DVD video camera/re-

corder is turned off.

● Recordable times in each movie

quality mode (on one side of disc)

Quality

mode

XTRA*

FINE

STD

LPCM

Disc used

DVD-RAM

approx. 18~60 min

approx. 30 min

approx. 60 min

—

DVD-R

—

approx. 30 min

approx. 60 min

approx. 30 min

Note: When using DVD-R disc, you cannot switch

the movie quality mode during recording on the

disc: The DVD video camera/recorder will be au-

tomatically set to the quality mode first used with

the disc for recording.

Note: The setting of movie quality mode is effec-

tive only during movie recording: Switching the

mode will not work during still recording.

The recordable times are only for reference.

* The XTRA mode can be set on the DZ-MV230A

only: The recordable times will vary depend-

ing on recording contents.

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Changing Method for Recording Stills

You can record stills of externally input images on a DVD-RAM disc in the Frame or Field mode. The

DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image with little movement by specifying "Frame",

but "Field" is recommended for recording image with movement.

1Press the MENU button in the recording pause

status.

The menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to

choose “PHOTO Input”

on the “Record Func-

tions Setup” screen, and

then press the but-

ton.

The options will appear

on the right of “PHOTO

Input”: The mark will

be attached to the cur-

rently selected option.

Mode

Frame

Field

Details of setting

Does not suit recording of frequently moving video subjects, de-

spite high image quality. Frame suits recording of less moving video.

Suitable for recording of frequently moving video subjects.

On-screen display

3Use the joystick to se-

lect the desired option,

and then press the

button.

The selected option will

be set.

You can check the still

recording format of ex-

ternal input image by

reviewing the on-

screen information.

Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will disappear.

Still external input mode

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Self-Timer

You can record stills of yourself alone or with your family, friends, etc., using the self-timer function, as

with ordinary cameras. A still will be recorded approximately 10 seconds after the REC button is pressed.

1Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to

choose “Self Timer” on

the “Record Functions

Setup” screen, and then

press the button.

Options will be displayed on the right to “Self

Timer”.

The mark will be attached to the currently se-

lected option.

3Use the joystick to select

“On”, and then press the

button.

4Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will disappear.

You can also check that self-timer has been set

by reviewing the on-screen information.

5Press the REC 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: To release the self-timer mode, choose

“Off” on the menu screen or turn DVD video cam-

era/recorder off.

Note: To suspend self-timer, press the REC button

again before recording starts, or press the but-

ton.

Note: When the REC button is pressed, the

mark on LCD screen will be pink. It will also change

in the same way when recording with the LCD

screen facing the same direction as the lens.

Self-timer recording

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Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off

If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV and operate it while watching the TV screen,

you can switch oﬀ the on-screen information (displayed in the viewﬁnder or on the LCD monitor) from

the TV screen. (See “Viewing on TV Screen” on page 91)

1Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will appear.

2Choose “OSD Output” on the “Record Functions

Setup” menu screen, and then press the

button.

The options will appear on the right of “OSD

Output”: The mark will be attached to the cur-

rently selected option.

LCD screen or viewﬁnder

“On” setting “Oﬀ” setting

TV screen TV screen

3Choose the desired option and press the

button.

4Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will disappear.

The “OSD Output” setting will not change even

if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

Note: Even if “Oﬀ” is chosen, the on-screen infor-

mation will appear during playback. See page 53

for playback on-screen information display.

Note: Even after the on-screen information is re-

moved from the TV screen, it will still appear in the

viewﬁnder or on the LCD screen.

English

This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with power save function. Specify “Power Save: On”: If

the DVD video camera/recorder is left in the recording pause status without being operated for 5 min-

utes, it will automatically turn oﬀ to prevent the battery from discharging needlessly.

1Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to

choose “Power Save”

on the “Initial Setup”

menu screen, and then

press the button.

The options will appear on the right of “Power

Save”: The mark will be attached to the cur-

rently selected option.

3Use the joystick to

choose “On” or “Oﬀ”,

and then press the

button.

4Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will disapear.

Note: The power save setting information does

not appear in the on-screen display, and this set-

ting will not change when the DVD video cam-

era/recorder is turned off.

Note: If you want to use up the battery when you

have no intention of using the DVD video cam-

era/recorder for a long time, specify “Power Save:

Off”.

Note: To turn the DVD video camera/recorder on

again from automatic oﬀ activated by the power

save function, set the power switch to “POWER

OFF”, and then set it to “ VIDEO” or “ PHOTO”.

This DVD video camera/recorder will emit sound when the power switch is changed over, the REC button

is pressed, or other operations are engaged. If you do not need operating sound, you can switch it off.

1Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to

choose “Beep” on the

“Initial Setup” menu

screen, and then press

the button.

The options will appear on the right of “Beep”:

The mark will be attached to the currently se-

lected option.

3Use the joystick to

choose “On” or “Off”,

and then press the

button.

4Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will disappear.

Note: The “Beep” setting will not change even if

the DVD video camera/recorder is turned oﬀ.

Switching Operating Sound On or Off

Initial Settings

Setting or Releasing Power Save

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Initializing All Settings to Defaults

You can restore all camera menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory). (The date and

time will not be reset.)

1Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to

choose Reset“ ” on the

“ ”Initial Setup menu

screen, and then press

the button.

The Reset“ ” veriﬁcation screen will appear.

3If you are sure that you wish to reset, use the

joystick to choose , and then press the “YES”

button.

All the setting items have now been reset to de-

faults.

4Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will disappear.

Note: To cancel resetting midway, choose “ ”NO

on the screen for veriﬁcation in step 2 or press the

button.

English

Before Using 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.

Structure of Data Recorded On This DVD Video Camera/Recorder

Video recorded using this DVD video camera/recorder will be stored on disc in units of scene, in the

order of recording.

•Movie: One scene refers to images recorded between each press of the REC button until recording is

temporarily stopped by pressing REC again.

•Still: One scene refers to a still recorded by pressing REC button.

The recorded scenes are collected as "programs" on each recording date.

Scenes of one program are lined up in the order of

recording. Usually, when the button is pressed

immediately after recording, the last scene of the

last program on disc (scene of program No. 10?

in the above diagram) will be played back.

To view previously recorded scenes (scenes 1 >-

in the above diagram), you can use the skip and

search playback functions to find any desired scene.

By using the Disc Navigation function, you can

easily find any desired scene, since you can specify

a program or a scene.

You can also fade the image recorded on the DVD

video camera/recorder, and rearrange the order of

scenes.

All programs

Program No. 1

Recorded on May 3, 2002

Program No. 10

Recorded on May 27, 2002

9:00AM

4:30PM

11:30AM 2:00PM 4:00PM

9:30PM

2:45PM10:30AM 4:30PM 6:00PM

•••

Disc Navigation

This section explains about how to edit recorded images using the Disc Navigation function.

Note: Thumbnails (first images of recorded

scenes) are displayed from the top left of screen,

and up to 12 thumbnails can appear on one

screen. If there are 13 scenes or more recorded,

tilt down the joystick and hold it to display 13th

and any later scenes as thumbnails.

Note: “Scene No.” is not inherent to that scene,

but is a serial number of thumbnails being dis-

played. Therefore, the Scene No. when all pro-

grams are displayed may be diﬀerent from that

for the same scene when a speciﬁc program is

displayed.

Note: Disc Navigation thumbnail screen, skip and

title attached to each scene, and special eﬀects

(fade) are original functions of this DVD video cam-

era/recorder. They will not operate on devices

other than this DVD video camera/recorder.

Note: Even though thumbnails may not appear,

depending on the recording conditions, playback

of the images may be possible.

* Times on each scene show when recordings were started.

* Numbers – show the order in which recordings were made.1 ?

Scene

Thumbnails

English

Functions Available with Disc Navigation

Disc Navigation allows you to do the following:

Using Disc Navigation

●Selecting scene(s) (Select)

You can select a scene from all programs or a spe-

ciﬁc program and start playback from that scene.

You can also select adjacent multiple scenes and

play back only the selected scenes.

●Switching/playing back program

(Switch/Play)

You can select one program to be viewed from all

programs and play it back.

●Changing title

You can change titles of programs and play lists.

●Editing scene(s)

You can delete unnecessary scenes, skip scenes you

do not want to play back, or arrange the order of

scenes for playback.

You can also divide a scene on play list or arrange

scenes on play list.

●Displaying information on scenes

(Detail)

You can get the information on movie quality mode,

recording time, etc. of a scene or adjacent multiple

scenes.

●Displaying remaining free space

on disc (Capacity)

You can display how much free space the disc be-

ing driven has.

●Settings on disc

You can check the remaining free space of disc be-

ing used, and initialize an unformatted disc.

You can also update the control information of disc.

●Finalizing disc

If you wish to view a DVD-R disc that was recorded

with this DVD video camera/recorder on other de-

vices that are compatible with 8 cm DVD-R disc,

the recorded DVD-R disc must be ﬁnalized.

●Repeat playback

If “Repeat Play: On” is speciﬁed, all programs, or

any selected program or scene, will be repeatedly

played back.

English

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button and then the MENU button: The menu screens for Disc Navigation

and Disc management will appear.

For details on each menu item, see pages explaining each separate function.

Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu

Play List Switch (p. 75)

Play (p. 75)

Create (p. 74)

Edit (p. 77)

Title (p. 79)

Delete (p. 79)

Scene Delete (p. 80)

Edit Fade (p. 81)

Combine (p. 83)

Divide (p. 83)

Move (p. 84)

Skip (p. 85)

Select (p. 85)

Detail (p. 86)

Program Switch (p. 72)

Play (p. 72)

Scene Select (p. 85)

Detail (p. 86)

Program Switch (p. 72)

Play (p. 72)

Title (p. 73)

Disc Capacity (p. 87)

Format Disc (p. 87)

Update Control Info. (p. 88)

Others Repeat Play (p. 89)

Disc * Capacity (p. 87)

Finalize Disc (p. 89)

Others Repeat Play (p. 89)

* Will not appear when a ﬁnalized disc is loaded.

English

Changing Title of Program

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button and then

the MENU button.

The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to

choose “Title” on the

“Program” menu

screen, and then press

the button.

The “Program Title”

screen will appear.

3Use the joystick to select

the program whose title

you want to change, and

then press the but-

ton.

The screen for entering

a title will appear.

4Use the joystick to select

a letter and then press

the button: The se-

lected letter will be en-

tered.

Repeat this procedure to create a title.

5After entering the title,

use the joystick to

choose “Enter” and then

press the button.

The screen for verifying

the entered title will ap-

pear: Choose “YES” and

then press the but-

ton.

After the following mes-

sage appears, the thumb-

nail display screen of the

program whose title was

set will be restored.

Choosing “NO” or

pressing the button

will restore the screen

for inputting a title.

The recording date/time has initially been attached to any program: You can change the recording date/

time to any desired title.

Note: If you wish to delete the letter for title, press

the button once: The input letter will be deleted.

Holding down the stop button will delete all letters

in the TITLE column. You can also use the DELETE

button on remote control to delete any input let-

ters.

Note: To cancel the setting of title, choose “NO”

on the screen for verifying the entered title: The

screen for verifying cancellation of title setting will

appear. To cancel title setting, choose “YES”.

●Characters available for entering

title

You can select characters from the “capital letter”,

“small letter” and “symbol” input modes.

With step 4, select the input mode and then press

the button, or press the DISPLAY button on

the DVD video camera/recorder.

Input mode

English

Note: If the scene added to play list had skip or

fade setting, that information will also be added

to the play list.

Note: The time when the play list was created will

appear in the title bar.

Note: If you have selected multiple scenes, you

can stop the creation of play list midway by press-

ing the button. In this case, the play list will be

created with the scenes up to the point where the

button was pressed.

Note: If free space available on disc is insuf ficient,

creation of new play list may not be possible: De-

lete unnecessary scenes.

Creating New Play List

1Use the joystick to select a scene to be pro-

grammed in a play list.

When selecting multiple scenes, refer to “Select-

ing Consecutive Scenes Together or ” “Selecting

Random Scenes on page 70.”

With the created play list, you can also add

scenes recorded on another day or unnecessary

scenes afterwards.

2Press the MENU button.

The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

3Use the joystick to

choose Create“ ” on the

“ ”Play List menu screen,

and then press the

button.

The “Create Play List”

screen will appear.

A new play list includ-

ing the selected scenes

will be created, and a

thumbnail of the created

play list will appear.

Use play list to edit recorded scenes.

Play List

English

Switching Play List (Switching to Display of Each Play List)

If multiple play lists are stored on disc, you can switch the thumbnail display for each play list or switch

to the thumbnail display of all programs.

1Press the MENU button.

The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to

choose Switch“ ” on the

“ ”Play List menu screen,

and then press the

button.

The “Switch Play List”

screen will appear.

3Select the play list you

wish to display, and

then press the but-

ton.

The thumbnail screen of

the selected play list will

appear.

Note: To display the thumbnails of all programs

(all recorded scenes), choose All Programs on“ ”

the “Switch Program screen.”

Playing Back A Play List

1Press the MENU button.

The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to

choose Play“ ” on the

“ ”Play List menu screen,

and then press the

button: The Start Play“

List” screen will appear.

3Use the joystick to select the play list, and then

press the button.

The selected play list will be played back from

the first scene. To cancel playback midway, press

the button: The thumbnail screen of the play

list being played back will appear.

Note: If “Repeat Play On” is speciﬁed, the play

list will be repeatedly played back (see page 89).

English

Adding Scenes to Play List

1Display the thumbnails of scenes to be added to

the play list, and then press the MENU button.

See “Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific

Data (Selecting Program) on page 72 for how”

to display the thumbnails.

The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to choose on the “ ”Edit “Play

List” menu screen, and then press the but-

ton: The Edit Play List“ ” screen will appear.

3Use the joystick to select

the play list to which

you wish to add scenes,

and then press the

button.

The thumbnails of the

program that was dis-

played in step 1 will ap-

pear in the upper row,

and the thumbnails of

selected play list will ap-

pear in the lower row.

Note: If the DISPLAY

button is pressed

when the thumbnails

are displayed, the re-

cording date/time of

the selected scene

will appear across

the bottom of

screen. Press DISPLAY

to restore the previ-

ous screen.

You can later add scenes to the created play list.

4Tilt the joystick down

to move the cursor to the

lower row, and tilt it to

left or right to se-

lect the point where the

scene is to be inserted.

5Tilt the joystick up to move the cursor to the

upper row, and tilt it to left or right to point

the cursor to the scene to be added.

To select multiple scenes, refer to “Selecting Con-

secutive Scenes or Selecting Random Scenes” “ ”

on page 70.

6Press the button to copy the scene: The

screen showing that the scene is being copied

will appear.

While multiple scenes are being copied, copy-

ing can be cancelled at any time by pressing the

button: The scenes up to the point where the

button was pressed will be added.

After adding scenes is completed, the edited

play list of thumbnails will appear.

Note: Pressing in steps 3-5 will display the scr een

for verifying an exit from Edit Play List . Choose“ ”

“ ” “ ”YES to exit the edition of play list. Choosing NO

will restore the “ ”Edit Play List screen.

Note: Pressing the button on the screen for veri-

ﬁcation will restore the thumbnail display screen.

Note: If you press the MENU button in step 5, the

menu screen for editing play list will appear. You

can also use this menu to add scenes. (See page

77.)

Recording date/time

Scene to be copied

Insertion position

English

Deleting Play List

1Press the MENU button.

The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to

choose Delete“ ” on the

“ ”Play List menu screen,

and then press the

button: The Delete Play“

List” screen will appear.

3Use the joystick to select

the play list you wish to

delete, and then press

the button.

The screen for verifying

deletion of play list will

appear.

4If you are sure that you wish to delete the play

list, use the joystick to choose , and then“ ”YES

press the button.

The selected play list will be deleted, and the

original screen will be restored.

Note: If you choose “ ”NO on the screen for veri-

fying deletion of play list, deletion will be canceled,

and the original screen will be restored.

Note: Pressing the button on the screen for veri-

ﬁcation will restore the thumbnail display screen.

Note: Even if you delete a play list, the original

scenes stored on disc will not be deleted.

Changing Title of Play List

The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them. At any time you can change the

title of play list, which was the recording date/time set on this DVD video camera/recorder.

1Press the MENU button.

The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to

choose Title“ ” on the

“ ”Play List menu screen,

and then press the

button.

The “PlayList Title”

screen will appear.

See “Changing Title of

Program” on page 73 for

how to enter a title.

3After entering the title,

use the joystick to choose

“ ”Enter , and then press

the button.

The screen for verifying

registration of title will

appear.

Note: The registered title can be changed at any

time using the same procedure.

English

Deleting Scenes

3Use the joystick to choose , and then press“YES”

the button.

The message “Deleting...” → “ ”Finished will ap-

pear and the selected scene will be deleted, af-

ter which the thumbnail display screen will be

restored.

To cancel deletion, choose , and then press“NO”

the button while the screen for veriﬁcation

is being displayed.

Note: Pressing the button on the screen for veri-

ﬁcation will restore the thumbnail display screen.

Note: If you wish to delete multiple scenes, select

them referring to Selecting Consecutive Scenes“

Together” or “Selecting Random Scenes” on page

70.

Note: If you delete all data on disc, initializing the

disc will be recommended (see p. 87).

Note: If even one play list has been created, mes-

sage “Same scenes on PlayList will be deleted. De-

lete scenes? will appear before deleting scene(s).”

This message will appear even if the scene(s) to

be deleted is not used in the corresponding play

list. In this case, choose and then press the“ ”YES

button to delete the scene(s).

Note: If the time of deleted scenes (stills) is quite

short, the remaining free space of disc may not

increase in the time remaining indicator.

1Use the joystick to select the scene to be deleted,

and then press the MENU button.

The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to

choose Delete“ ” on the

“ ”Scene menu screen,

and then press the

button.

The screen for verifying

deletion will appear.

Scene

English

Adding Special Effects (Fade)

When switching scenes, you can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene.

There are three types of special effects:

B/W: Fades in from Black and White screen to color screen, Fades out from color

screen to Black and White screen

Wipe: Fades in from black screen to vertical direction of screen, Fades out from vertical

direction of screen to black screen

White: Fades in from white screen, fades out to white screen

Fade Out

Fade In

Fade Out

Fade In

Fade Out

Fade In

English

1Select the scene for adding special eﬀects and

press the MENU button.

The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

2Use the joystick to

choose, “ ”Scene , “ ”Edit ,

“ ”Fade , and then press

the button.

The fade setting screen

will appear.

The options will appear

under IN and OUT: The

mark will be attached

to the currently selected

option.

3Use the joystick to select

the special effects for

“ ”IN and “OUT”, choose

“ ”Enter , and then press

the button.

After the proceeding message appears, the

thumbnail display screen will be restored.

The scenes for which special eﬀects have been

set will be attached with marks “ ”, “ ”.

Note: Setting fade will also fade the sound.

Note: Fading can also be set to either “ ”IN or

“ ”OUT .

Note: Any registered fade can be changed at

any time using the same procedure as above.

Note: Fade can also be added to on-screen in-

formation displayed during playback.

Note: If the playback time of scene is short, fade

will cut oﬀ midway.

Note: If you set fade-in and fade-out to a still im-

age or a movie with recording time of no more

than 3 seconds, only fade-in will be valid.

Note: No fade effect will operate if you start play-

back in the recording pause status.

Note: If you locate the start of a scene by skip-

ping, the image at the start of the scene will ap-

pear for a moment, and then fade will operate.

Note: The fade effect will not function during

frame advance, frame back, slow playback or

search playback.

Note: Pressing the button on the screen for veri-

ﬁcation will restore the thumbnail display screen.

“ ”In effect

“ ”Out effect

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Categorie:	Camcorder
Model:	DZ-MV230A

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