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DZ-HS303A/DZ-HS300A

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DZ-HS303A

DZ-HS300A

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Page 1: ...DZ HS303A DZ HS300A Instruction manual To obtain thebestperformance andensure years of trouble free use please read this instruction manual completely English Español Français DZ HS303A DZ HS300A ...

Page 2: ...ED ACCESSORIES ONLY WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER CHARGER DZ ACS3 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit This symbol alerts the user tha...

Page 3: ...nd to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communicatio...

Page 4: ...articularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 10 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 11 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 12 Unplug this apparat...

Page 5: ... the HDD This DVD video camera recorder cannot be used at high altitude Note that the DVD video camera recorder cannot be used in a place where the atmospheric pressure is low such as 3 000 meters or more above sea level Do not place this DVD video camera recorder near a magnet or magnetic field If you so recording playback or dubbing may not be possible Cautions When Using Handle the liquid cryst...

Page 6: ...video camera recorder AC adapter charger and battery will be slightly warm but this does not indicate a fault Screen on connected TV Never leave the Disc Navigation screen still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the DVD video camera recorder is connected Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen Be careful of ambient temperature If th...

Page 7: ...mera recorder in the usual way Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera recorder to be faulty If you have to clean the lens use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs Be careful of moisture condensation When you move the DVD video camera recorder between places where the difference in temperatures is great such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or go...

Page 8: ...e disc or card loaded in it Repair of the disc or card will be executed automatically see page 139 Do not wipe the DVD video camera recorder case with benzene or thinner The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate When using a chemical cleaning cloth follow the instructions Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories For optional accessories observe t...

Page 9: ...tense vibrations This could cause malfunctions Detach the battery from the DVD video camera recorder and store it in a cool place Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life Suggestions and Restrictions Make a trial recording Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal The data that have not been stored...

Page 10: ...t is warped the following phenomena may occur Block noise in playback image Momentary stop of playback image Sound interrupted during playback or abnormal sound Blue thumbnail display Fig 1 Disc cannot correctly be recognized Disc cannot be initialized Delay between video and audio Even if disc is normal the above phenomena may occasionally occur While the ACCESS PC indicator is lit do not subject...

Page 11: ... DVD video camera recorder battery and set the date time The section on Basic Techniques explains the basic operation of this DVD video camera recorder recording of movies still images external input and playback of recorded images The section on Disc Navigation explains editing with Disc Navigation Refer to this section when dubbing from HDD to disc finalizing a DVD RW DVD R RW and initializing a...

Page 12: ... and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera recorder are unavailable with HDD disc card used Refer to the marks at right above each function to identify whether the HDD disc card is compatible with the function Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the HDD disc card you use Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of D...

Page 13: ...rding New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes p 73 You do not need to rewind unlike recorders using tape You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back using Disc Navigation function Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie p 98 You can delete unnecessary scenes move any scenes etc and create your ...

Page 14: ...RY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR 32 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 32 Turning DVD Video Camera Recorder On and Off 33 Viewing Images 34 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 34 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER 34 Setting Date and Time 35 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 35 Initial Settings 36 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF BEEP 36 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY POWER SAVE 3...

Page 15: ...DUBBING ALL SCENES RECORDED ON HDD DUBBING ALL 83 SELECTING SCENES RECORDED ON HDD AND DUBBING THEM SCENE SELECT DUBBING 84 Scene 85 DELETING SCENES EDIT DELETE 85 DIVIDING MOVIES EDIT DIVIDE 86 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES EDIT COMBINE 87 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES EDIT MOVE 87 DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY EFFECT FADE 88 PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES EFFECT SKIP 89 CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS EF...

Page 16: ...BUILT INTO PC 125 BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION UNPLUGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH 126 Using Software 127 When using Windows USING IMAGEMIXER 3 127 VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON HDD DISC USING PC 127 CREATING DVD VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON HDD DISC 129 When using Macintosh USING PIXE VRF BROWSER EX AND IMAGEMIXER VCD DVD2 132 IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DVD RAM DVD RW D...

Page 17: ...D video camera recorder from a distance Lithium battery model CR2032 For DZ HS303A only To power the remote control AV S input output cable For DZ HS303A only 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 AV S output cable For DZ HS300A only Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video cam...

Page 18: ...gnal 7 Optical 10 zoom lens for DZ HS303A only Optical 25 zoom lens for DZ HS300A only p 53 8 Lens hood p 54 Always remove this lens hood when using the optional tele conversion or wide conversion lens 9 Zoom lever p 53 55 73 To adjust the zoom or volume 10 Accessory shoe for DZ HS303A only p 59 The optional video flash can be attached here See the instruction manual of device to be attached for d...

Page 19: ...to a PC 19 PHOTO SELECT button p 44 79 93 20 DISC EJECT button p 40 Press down and release this button to open the cover of DVD insertion block 21 DVD insertion block p 40 22 BATTERY EJECT button p 30 Press this button when removing the battery 23 Battery attachment platform p 30 24 Record button REC p 43 25 LOCK switch p 43 It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to L to the upper position...

Page 20: ...on p 46 78 Press this button to display the details of image being played back or camera setting status or switch the display off 38 CARD ACCESS indicator p 8 44 39 QUICK MENU button p 51 To display only the functions that you frequently use simple menus 40 FINALIZE button p 108 Press this button to finalize the recorded DVD RW DVD R RW 41 Card insertion block p 42 42 BLC backlight compensation bu...

Page 21: ...ZOOM T button p 53 54 DIGITAL ZOOM button p 53 55 ZOOM W button p 53 56 Reverse skip button p 76 57 Forward search button p 75 58 Play pause button p 74 59 Stop button p 12 51 74 60 Forward skip button p 76 The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera recorder REC PHOTO DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM MENU SELECT DELETE DISC NAVIGATION DISPLAY 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 54 52 53 5...

Page 22: ...CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION on page 37 if you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting to Off Setting Up the DVD Video Camera Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera recorder up to the base of your thumb Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever Adjust the le...

Page 23: ...e the cap onto strap for comfortable shooting INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control 1 While inserting a fine rod into the hole marked PUSH pull the battery holder out forward 2 Insert the lithium battery with the positive R terminal facing down 3 Slide the cover to close it Note The life of lithium battery is approximately one year If the bat...

Page 24: ...infrared receiver on the DVD video camera recorder The remote controllable distance is up to 16 feet 5 m 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 o...

Page 25: ...alized disc p 109 5 5 To edit copied video on PC p 118 6 6 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 8 To playback video on PC p 118 6 6 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 8 Functions available Not available 1 Playable on devices that conform to either 8 cm DVD RAM 8 cm DVD RW VR mode or 8cm RW 2 Must be finalized Cannot be played on some DVD players or DVD recorders 3 Some DVD devices conform to SD memory card 4 When media that are sold for...

Page 26: ...amera recorder but not finalized Using any other device could damage the data recorded on the disc DVD RW DVD R RW edited and finalized on PC or those finalized on another DVD recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera recorder depending on the editing software used or recorded status of DVD RW DVD R RW If you insert a DVD R recorded on a DVD video camera recorder other than DZ HS303A H...

Page 27: ...ion switch is locked no recording deletion or editing will be possible on the card Only playback will be possible CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD It is recommended that you create a backup file for valuable data on hard disk of PC Do not do the following or the data on disc or card may be damaged or lost Do not remove the disc or card or turn DVD video camera recorder off during reading or writing of d...

Page 28: ...Z ACS3 to power the DVD video camera recorder Using other AC adapter chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter charger 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet 3 Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC output jack on AC adapter charger 4 Attach the other end of DC power cord to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera recorder Use the s...

Page 29: ... does not light when the AC adapter charger is plugged into AC outlet unplug it from the AC outlet wait a few moments and then plug it into the AC outlet again If the CHARGE indicator still does not light the AC adapter charger may be faulty Unplug it from the AC outlet and consult your dealer The AC adapter charger can be used around the world An AC plug adapter is required in some foreign countr...

Page 30: ...er and slide it downward until a click is heard Note Make sure that the battery is in the correct orientation Make sure that the battery is securely attached Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to fall resulting in damage REMOVING BATTERY After using the DVD video camera recorder remove the battery from it 1 While holding down the BATTERY EJECT button slide the battery upward to remove i...

Page 31: ...the battery discharges faster in cold places Note See Troubleshooting on page 146 when charging is not possible The charge time will vary depending on the battery remaining level During and after charging and when the DVD video camera recorder is being used the battery will be warm but this does not indicate a fault A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the DC output ...

Page 32: ...ra recorder and use it up then remove the battery and store it in a cool place again Battery life The battery life varies greatly depending on the ambient environment and how often the DVD video camera recorder is used If the usable time of DVD video camera recorder with a fully charged battery is noticeably short the battery is probably dead Purchase a new one Power save and discharge of battery ...

Page 33: ...ill take some time for the DVD video camera recorder to display the Disc Navigation screen after power is turned on When the DVD video camera recorder is turned on the self diagnosis function will work and a message may appear In this case refer to Trouble Messages on page 139 and take corrective action When turning the DVD video camera recorder off or changing over the power switch between HDD an...

Page 34: ...to Troubleshooting on page 146 If LCD monitor lights white refer to page 61 Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90º before changing its vertical angle Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD monitor turned approximately 180º in close contact with the DVD video camera recorder body Doing this could cause the DVD video camera recorder and LCD monitor to become hot VIEWING SUBJECT T...

Page 35: ...e press the A button The screen for verifying the set date will appear 5 If the displayed date and time are correct press the d button to choose YES and then press the A 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 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME You can select one of three date displa...

Page 36: ...ctivated by the power save function set the power switch to OFF and then set it to HDD DVD or SD The Power Save setting will not appear in the on screen information display If the sleep start standby status continues for 30 minutes the DVD video camera recorder will automatically turn off regardless of the Power Save setting CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE LANGUAGE You can change the language used to di...

Page 37: ... of the recording indicator will not be recorded Even if Record LED Off is specified the recording indicator will light while the self timer is counting down CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION Choose the desired option using the screen on the right and then press the A button Note If Auto is specified the demonstration will not start if a battery is connected Pressing the C STOP EXIT or DISC NAVIGA...

Page 38: ...tness adjustment bar will appear on the screen 2 Use the d c buttons for adjustment Press d The screen becomes dimmer Press c The screen becomes brighter 3 Press the A button to end the setting Note To stop the setting midway press the MENU button The brightness setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera recorder is turned off HDD HDD LCD Br i gh t n e s s EVF Br i gh t n e s...

Page 39: ...nitor screen or viewfinder is changed the brightness or density of the recorded image itself will not change ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER 1 Press the MENU button use the f e d c A buttons to choose EVF Display on the LCD EVF Setup menu screen 2 Choose On and press the A button Auto If the LCD monitor is open no image will appear in the viewfinder On Images will always appear in the viewfi...

Page 40: ...ushing down the center portion of turntable pick up the disc holding its edge to remove it Note that the recording surface of disc must face the inside of DVD video camera recorder When using a single sided disc the recording surface is the side without label Never touch the disc recording surface or pickup lens Touching the pickup lens could cause a fault Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to w...

Page 41: ...lock gently Using force could cause a fault When using double sided disc Recording is possible on both sides of double sided disc However when recording or playback on one side is finished recording or playback will not move automatically to the other side Remove the disc once from the DVD video camera recorder turn over the disc and insert it again for continued use The recording surfaces of doub...

Page 42: ...nserting Card Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks Removing Card Push the center of card edge The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers 5 Close the cover of card insertion block Note Always close the cover of cart insertion block Placing the DVD video camera recorder on a desk etc with cover open could damage the cover ...

Page 43: ... video camera recorder does not operate See page 46 for on screen information display It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to L the upper position to prevent the power switch in the HDD position from accidentally moving to DVD position When using a DVD RW VF mode DVD R RW videos of different qualities VIDEO Modes or 16 9 On and Off cannot be recorded or dubbed on the same disc see page 8...

Page 44: ... recording Note If you wish to record without locating a subject at the center of screen first locate the subject at the center of screen press the PHOTO SELECT button halfway down determine the composition to be recorded and then press the PHOTO SELECT button all the way down If you press the PHOTO SELECT button all the way down at one stroke without pressing it half way recording will be possibl...

Page 45: ...the DVD video camera recorder to recording pause from the sleep restart standby status The following operation will release the sleep restart standby status Press down the DISC EJECT button Change over the power switch HDD DVD Note If you press the REC or PHOTO SELECT button while in the sleep restart standby status the sleep restart status will be released but recording of a video or photo will n...

Page 46: ...ferent from the actual display e 2 Program AE j 3 White balance n 4 EIS m 5 Backlight compensation 6 16 9 mode 1 Recording mode 12 Zoom 13 Exposure correction 14 Manual Focus 15 HDD DVD Card type 16 Movie recording quality p 7 Microphone filter 8 Video flash 9 Self timer 10 External Input 11 Recording status Movie recording time 18 Remaining space on HDD DVD Card 19 Remaining battery level FULL AU...

Page 47: ...External input still frame Card No display Auto b Sports c Portrait d Spotlight e Sand Snow f Low Light No display Auto h Set i Outdoor j Indoor1 k Indoor2 No display EIS OFF n EIS ON No display Backlight compensation OFF m Backlight compensation ON No display 16 9 mode OFF 16 9 mode ON No display Microphone filter OFF p Microphone filter ON No display Emits light automatically Always emits light ...

Page 48: ...Number of recordable stills is prioritized No display HDD Protection On HDD Protection Off REM XX MIN 8 Remaining recordable minutes during movie recording REM XX 9 Number of remaining recordable still images during still recording w full charge x y z low remaining charge The volume can be adjusted during external input and playback 1 Not displayed on DZ HS300A 2 EIS cannot be used when recording ...

Page 49: ... checked on Disc Navigation screen during playback see INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING on page 46 Display when recording an image of yourself When recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens the operating status will appear The battery remaining level will appear only when the remaining level is very low and the display will blink No warning message see page 46 will ap...

Page 50: ...h the Program AE set to Low Light the monitor screen will light white see page 61 Screen display symbol Description Status in which recording is not possible on HDD An attempt to record a photo on HDD was made N An attempt to record a still is being made with a DVD RAM DVD RW DVD R RW used An unusable disc is loaded R An unusable card is loaded X HDD disc is write protected A locked card is loaded...

Page 51: ...screen will disappear when it is left for approx one minute without any operation QUICK MENU On Au t o P r og r am AE Wh i t e Ba l D i g Zoom M IC F i l t e r E I S ENTER RETURN 4 0 x O f f Au t o Came r a Fun c t i ons Se t up A A V I DEO Mode F I NE I n p u t Sou r c e CAMERA ENTER RETURN Rec o r d F u n c t i o n s Se t up 1 6 9 On OSD Ou t pu t On HDD P r o t ec t i o n On On Au t o P r og r ...

Page 52: ...y mode is displayed in SD status p 67 5 Not displayed in SD status or with external input 6 Displayed in SD status and input selection is set to external signal or S external signal 7 Displayed in SD status 8 Displayed only when input selection is set to camera 9 Displayed only in HDD status On Au t o P r og r am AE Wh i t e Ba l D i g Zoom M IC F i l t e r E I S ENTER RETURN 4 0 x O f f Au t o A ...

Page 53: ...ll switch the setting between Off 40 1 and 500 2 Pressing the button during photo recording will switch between Off and 40 1 If you set zoom to 500 2 when recording photo the digital zoom will be up to 40 1 When a subject is zoomed it may be momentarily out of focus When digital zoom is engaged the image quality will be rougher MACRO RECORDING Use the macro function when recording a small object f...

Page 54: ...he step up ring Note Be careful not to lose the removed lens hood With DZ TL1 tele conversion lens the focusing range at T telephoto control side is between approx 16 feet 5 m and infinite When a conversion lens is attached note that the four corners of screen will be slightly dim if you zoom in on a subject on the W control side wide angle side When replacing the lens take care not to drop the DV...

Page 55: ... 1 Press the FOCUS button during recording Manual Focus icon will appear on the screen 2 Press the zoom lever to T control side to zoom in on subject 3 Use the d c buttons to adjust the focus while viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen Note Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus and auto focus With auto focus no indication will appear on the screen Be sure to zoom in...

Page 56: ...not in the center of screen Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects with little variation in brightness such as white wall Objects moving rapidly Dark objects Objects lit by neon sign spotlight etc which glares or emits strong light Object behind glass with water droplets dirt on it Night view ...

Page 57: ...nt and auto exposure With auto exposure no indication will appear on the screen The exposure setting will return to Auto when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off 1 2 3 Compensating for Backlight 1 Press the BLC button during recording The backlight correction icon will appear Note Pressing the BLC button will alternate between backlight setting between on and off The backlight setting will...

Page 58: ...UTO button FULL AUTO will be displayed on the screen of DVD video camera recorder for several seconds The following settings will reset to defaults HDD HDD Function When setting full auto Reference page Focus Auto 55 Backlight compensation Off 57 Exposure Auto 57 Program AE Auto 60 White balance Auto 61 EIS On 63 MIC Filter Off 63 ...

Page 59: ...ash to adjust the appropriate amount of light will vary depending on the subject but it is approximately 3 2 8 2 feet 1 2 5 m The Video Flash automatically adjusts the amount of light emitted but the light amount adjustment may be insufficient when a subject is too far away or too near If you continuously record using the Flash the Flash may not emit light or the amount of light may not be adjusta...

Page 60: ...d off When recording in a dark area an after image will appear when filming a moving subject or if camera shake occurs it is therefore recommended that you use a tripod in such cases If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light the image may flicker In this case use the Auto mode for recording Auto The camera recorder automatically judges the subject and surrounding environment for optimum...

Page 61: ...t allows you to record a subject up to 3 2 feet 1 m even in a dark place An after image will appear when filming a moving subject or if camera shake occurs it is recommended that you use a tripod If a subject cannot be focused properly manually adjust the focus see page 55 ADJUSTING COLOR WHITE BALANCE This DVD video camera recorder automatically adjusts the color of subject Change the white balan...

Page 62: ...lly focus the object referring to Manually Focusing Subject see page 55 2 Press the MENU button use the f e d c buttons to choose White Bal Set on the Camera Functions Setup menu screen and then press the A button 3 Hold A button pressed until the h indicator changes from blinking to a steady light When the h indicator lights the white balance setting will be complete 4 Press the C button to end t...

Page 63: ...video camera recorder with both hands EIS may not operate correctly when the tele or wide conversion lens is used EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ HS303A RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION DIGITAL ZOOM See page 53 for setting on digital zoom REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING MIC FILTER When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD video camera recorder you ...

Page 64: ...ing When using a DVD RW VF mode DVD R RW You cannot specify the combination of VIDEO Mode STD and 16 9 On p 85 If you specify 16 9 On and try to switch the VIDEO Mode to STD from XTRA or FINE the screen will automatically switch to the 4 3 aspect ratio display The movie quality setting is effective only during movie recording The setting will not be displayed during recording of stills Block like ...

Page 65: ...ide screen mode is on and off 1 Press the MENU button use the f e d c buttons to choose 16 9 on the Record Functions Setup menu screen and then press the A button 2 Choose On and then press the A button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting When viewing playback on an ordinary TV screen later specify 16 9 Off Recording with 16 9 On specified will be played back on an ordinary TV with longer v...

Page 66: ...specified will be played back with the setting used during recording regardless of the 16 9 setting then being used The 16 9 setting is not compatible with ID 1 ID 2 2 If you connect this DVD vide camera recorder to the S1 or S2 terminal of TV the TV will automatically switch to the wide screen mode See TV instruction manual for details When using a video selector the TV may not automatically be s...

Page 67: ...camera recorder Refer to the explanation starting from page 115 on how to connect the DVD video camera recorder to other devices or record images input from them The DZ HS300A cannot receive any externally input signal 1 Press the MENU button use the f e d c A buttons to choose Input Source on the Record Functions Setup menu screen and then press the A button 2 Choose LINE and then press the A but...

Page 68: ... photos using the self timer function as with ordinary cameras 1 Press the MENU button use the f e d c A buttons to choose Self Timer on the Record Functions Setup menu screen and then press the A button 2 Select On and then press the A button The self timer will be set 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting 4 Press the PHOTO SELECT button The recording indicator at the front of DVD video came...

Page 69: ...appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen The on screen display output functions only when the input selection is set to camera It cannot be set during external input DROP DETECTION HDD PROTECTION The default setting is On Specify HDD Protection Off if you plan to use the HDD built in this DVD video camera recorder in a weightless condition such as skydiving to prevent stop in recording or pla...

Page 70: ...ge 154 Note Depending on the shape of its plug an external microphone cannot be plugged in while the cable is left plugged in the AV S input output terminal Unplug the AV S input output cable to use the external microphone This DVD video camera recorder cannot use a plug in power type microphone Power is not supplied from this DVD video camera recorder Connecting an external microphone will switch...

Page 71: ...not appear when a DVD RAM DVD RW DVD R RW or card is used but the operation is the same 1 Set the power switch properly 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button The Disc Navigation screen shown on page 72 will appear 3 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button again Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD video camera recorder will enter the recording pause status You can also press the C button to end Di...

Page 72: ...d not finalized Locked card Do not leave the Disc Navigation screen displayed on TV to which the DVD video camera recorder is connected Doing so could damage the TV screen possibly by burning 1 Icon displayed on a photo recorded on a DVD RAM using Hitachi DVD video camera recorder marketed before DZ HS303A HS300A DZ HS303A HS300A cannot record any photos on a DVD RAM 2 The operation guide will var...

Page 73: ...ra recorder will enter the playback pause status at the last image of last scene Pressing the C or DISC NAVIGATION button will restore the Disc Navigation screen When the playback pause status continues for as long as 5 minutes the Disc Navigation screen will automatically be restored Playing back photos A photo on DVD RAM will be displayed for approx 3 seconds When playing back photos on card pla...

Page 74: ...type of image data Image data recorded on another DVD video camera recorder or DVD recorder may not be played on this DVD video camera recorder Depending on the amount of data to be played back it may take some time for the playback image to appear Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCESS PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking Doing so may damage the card or the ...

Page 75: ... Hold down c Scenes will be visually scanned forward Hold down d Scenes will be visually scanned backward Release the d or c button when you find the desired image Normal playback will start from that point Note If the temperature inside the DVD video camera recorder rises normal skip or search playback may not be possible Turn the DVD video camera recorder off wait for a few moments and then turn...

Page 76: ...recorder to the playback pause status at the last image If the temperature inside the DVD video camera recorder rises normal skip or search playback may not be possible Turn the DVD video camera recorder off wait for a few moments and then turn it on again 13 PLAYING BACK STILLS Press the f or e button during playback to quickly play back stills in sequence Press e once To display stills one by on...

Page 77: ...e C button before going to the specified point If multiple scenes are selected using the Disc Navigation function or PHOTO SELECT button choosing Top will jump to the beginning of selected scenes p 105 When multiple scenes are selected the total time of selected scenes will appear in the total recording time display With card the number of stills will appear at the TOP CURRENT END and GO TO indica...

Page 78: ...AM No display Playback information display Recording date time 006 06 0 00 16 Recording mode Scene No Repeat play 4 Program No or Play List No 2 Program or Play List 1 Counter HDD Disc type 3 Playback operation 5 003 100 0003 Recording mode Scene No File name Lock 4 Playback operation 5 Slide Show 4 1 Program or Play List 2 Number of program or play list being played back not displayed when all pr...

Page 79: ...d and then selected Note You can know the status of scenes from the colors of cursor and bargraph Pressing the A button after selecting scenes will play back only the selected scenes from the beginning of each To cancel a selected scene select the scene to be canceled and then press the PHOTO SELECT button To cancel all selected scenes press the C button You can also select scenes in reverse from ...

Page 80: ...D RAM disc to card 91 Scene lock You can lock any scene so that it will not be deleted by mistake Essential scenes are thereby protected and recording another still is possible 92 Scene information display You can display information on one scene or multiple scenes such as image quality recording time etc 94 Changing title You can change the title of play list or program 96 104 Creation of play li...

Page 81: ... a play list is displayed Select p 93 Detail p 94 Fade p 88 1 HDD only Skip p 89 2 DVD RAM only Thumbnail p 90 All p 83 Select p 84 Start Current p 93 Current End p 93 All p 93 Play list Select p 99 Go To Top p 105 Play p 99 End p 105 Create p 98 Edit p 100 103 HDD Setting Finalize DVD 5 p 108 Title Delete p 104 p 104 Format HDD Format DVD p 105 DVD Setting Protect HDD Protect DVD p 106 Capacity p...

Page 82: ... 108 Play p 96 Unfinalize DVD 7 p 109 Format DVD 7 p 105 Capacity p 106 Go To Top p 105 7 DVD RW VF mode RW only End p 105 Others Repeat Play p 110 On p 110 Off p 110 TV type p 111 16 9 p 111 4 3 p 111 Scene Delete p 85 Lock p 92 Select p 93 Start Current p 93 Detail p 94 Current End p 93 All p 93 Go To Top p 105 Slide Show Start p 111 End p 105 Card Format Card p 105 Capacity p 106 ...

Page 83: ...enes the screen for verifying disc replacement will appear To continue dubbing press the DISC EJECT button and then replace the disc To stop dubbing press C STOP EXIT 4 After dubbing is finished check the Delete Scene screen Choosing YES will delete the dubbed scenes from the HDD To retain the dubbed scenes on the HDD choose NO 5 Press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc Close the cover of di...

Page 84: ...scenes are registered in the desired order of dubbing see p 98 and then execute dubbing If a finalized disc or a heavily scratched or dirty disc is inserted into this DVD video camera recorder a message will appear and dubbing will not be possible Use another disc A DVD RW DVD R dubbed on this DVD video camera recorder will not be finalized To play it back on a DVD recorder be sure to finalize it ...

Page 85: ... for verifying deletion will appear Choose YES and then press the A button Choose NO to cancel deletion After Yes or No setting the Delete Scene screen will be restored Repeat steps 5 and 6 to delete other scenes 7 Press the C button to quit Note If you point the cursor at the scene to be deleted on DISC NAVIGATION screen and then press the DELETE button on remote control the screen in step 5 will...

Page 86: ...e pressing the A button in step 5 the submenu will appear Search and frame advance are useful when designating division points Combining scenes that were divided will restore the original scene see page 87 If a special effect has been added to the original scene the IN effect will be added to the first half of scene and the OUT effect to the latter half The division point may drift before or after...

Page 87: ... screen for verifying combination will appear Choose YES and then press the A button The two images appearing on the verification screen are those of the first and last scenes to be combined Choose NO to cancel combination After Yes or No setting the Combine Scenes screen will be restored The thumbnail of the first scene will appear in the combined scene Repeat steps 3 and 6 to combine other scene...

Page 88: ...o cancel setting choose Cancel If you choose Enter and press the A button the Fade screen will be restored after a message appears Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add fade to other scenes 7 Press the C button to quit The and or icon s will appear in the scenes for which fade in and or fade out have been set Note If a disc on which fade has been set on scene with this DVD video camera recorder is played on...

Page 89: ...setting the Set Skip screen will be restored Repeat step 5 to set skipping of other scenes 6 Press the C button to quit A skip icon will appear in the thumbnail of any scene for which skipping has been set Releasing Skip Perform the same procedure as setting skip The skip icon will disappear and skipping of the scene will be released Note If you press the MENU button before pressing the A button i...

Page 90: ...s the thumbnail of the scene appears press the PHOTO SELECT button 7 The screen for verifying switching of thumbnail will appear Choose YES and then press the A button Choose NO to cancel switching of thumbnail After Yes or No setting the Change Thumbnail screen will be restored Repeat steps 5 7 to change the other scenes 8 Press the C button to quit Note If you press the MENU button before pressi...

Page 91: ...o cancel copy After Yes or No setting the Copy to card screen will be restored Repeat steps 6 and 7 to copy other stills to card 8 Press the C button to quit Note No movie can be copied If you press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 6 the submenu screen will appear p 86 See Category p 110 to check the stills recorded on DVD RAM You can also select multiple scenes p 79 Even if al...

Page 92: ...ected scene press the A button If you want to change the scene to be locked you can change it on this screen After setting the Lock Set screen will be restored Repeat step 6 to lock another scene 7 Press the C button to quit The lock icon T will appear on any scene for which lock has been set To unlock the scene Select the locked scene and then use the procedure shown on the left to unlock the sce...

Page 93: ...een 5 Choose Start Current Current End or All and then press the A button Deselecting selected scenes Deselecting scenes one by one While you are displaying the All Programs screen on which scenes have been selected place the cursor on the scene to be deleted and then press the PHOTO SELECT button Note Up to 999 scenes can be selected Deselecting all the selected scenes at once While you are displ...

Page 94: ...W DVD R finalized RW recorded on another device 3 Will not appear if the loaded card does not comply with DCF 4 Number of pixels on still in horizontal direction This may not appear with a JPEG file that does not conform to this DVD video camera recorder De t a i l Sc e n e N o 0 0 7 V IDEO F I NE 1m i n13 s e c Da t e 12 1 2006 8 00 00AM S k i p O f f Fa d e I N None OUT None PREV NEXT RETURN De ...

Page 95: ...ress the A button The Disc Navigation screen of the selected program will appear Note Pressing the C button on the Select Program screen will restore the Disc Navigation screen If a disc recorded on another device is loaded in this DVD video camera recorder the program may not be a collection of recordings on the same date If you change the video quality or switch the wide mode with a RW multiple ...

Page 96: ... will appear 5 Use the f e d c buttons to select a letter and then press the A button The selected letter will be entered Repeat this procedure to create a title Up to 20 characters can be input 6 After entering the title choose Enter and then press the A button 7 The screen for verifying the change in title will appear Choose YES and then press the A button Choose NO to cancel changing of the tit...

Page 97: ...g change in title the title setting screen will be restored Double byte characters set on other devices may be displayed blank on this DVD video camera recorder Titles set on this DVD video camera recorder may not be visible on other devices Characters available for entering title You can choose the title input mode capital letter small letter or symbol To change the input mode in step 5 press the...

Page 98: ... the ones you want press the A button If you want to change any of scenes you are registering you can also use this screen see pages 79 and 93 6 When creation of a play list is complete the created play list will appear on the Disc Navigation screen Note Only the data on scenes is recorded on play list If you create or delete play lists the original scenes in programs will not be erased Editing sc...

Page 99: ...fade etc use the same procedure for setting on program or scenes Perform these settings referring to the following reference pages 1 PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST PLAY 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use the f e d c A buttons to choose Play on the PlayList menu screen and then press the A button 4 Use the Start Playlist screen to select the play list to be played back and t...

Page 100: ...o copy the scene After adding scenes is completed the edited play list will appear Repeat steps 5 7 to add other scenes 8 Press the C button The screen for verifying exit will appear Choose Yes and then end editing Note The mark shows the position where the scene is to be added Pressing the C button in the middle of adding scenes will display the screen for verifying an exit from Edit PlayList Cho...

Page 101: ...add scenes to a play list 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button and then press the MENU button 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited Perform steps 3 4 on page 100 3 In the lower row of the play list place the green mark at the position where you wish to insert a scene 4 Place the cursor on the scene to be added from the upper row You can also select multiple scenes p 79 5 Press t...

Page 102: ...e play list itself will also be deleted 1 SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING EDITING PLAY LIST You can specify the range of scenes when adding or deleting consecutive multiple scenes to from play list This Select menu item is useful when selecting consecutive multiple scenes in items for adding or deleting scenes 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button and then press the MENU button 2 Display t...

Page 103: ...press the A button If you want to change the scene selected in step 4 you can do it on this screen 8 Move the mark to the position where you wish to move the scene and then press the A button 9 The screen for verifying move will appear Choose YES and then press the A button Choose NO to cancel move After Yes or No setting the scene select screen will be restored Repeat steps 7 9 to move another sc...

Page 104: ...e procedure 1 DELETING PLAY LIST DELETE 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use the f e d c A buttons to choose Delete on the PlayList menu screen and then press the A button 4 Use the Delete Playlist screen to select the play list you wish to delete and then press the A button 5 The screen for verifying deletion will appear Choose YES and then press the A button Choose NO...

Page 105: ... in much less time than using the scene delete function Initialization will delete all the recorded contents on HDD disc or card Be careful not to delete data by mistake It may not be possible to initialize a disc with many scratches or dirt Such a disc cannot be used p 10 This DVD video camera recorder may not recognize some discs or cards that have been initialized on PC or a device other than t...

Page 106: ...c protection has been engaged on another device it may not be releasable on this DVD video camera recorder Use the original device that protected the disc to release the protection 1 2 3 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD CAPACITY 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use the f e d c A buttons to choose Capacity on the HDD Setting DVD Setting or Card menu screen ...

Page 107: ...elete data on HDD will only change the file control information It will not delete the data completely When discarding or transferring this DVD video camera recorder be sure to delete any personal data on the HDD in order to prevent it from leaking out 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button and then the MENU button 2 Use the f e d c buttons to choose HDD Setting Full Format and then press the A button...

Page 108: ...in the DVD video camera recorder has already been finalized you cannot choose Finalize DVD The time required to finalize disc that appears on the Finalize DVD screen is only for reference The shorter the recording time on disc the longer it will take to finalize it The second and later finalization will be faster with a disc which has previously been finalized Using FINALIZE button to finalize a d...

Page 109: ...NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use the f e d c A buttons to choose Unfinalize DVD on the DVD Setting menu screen and then press the A button The screen for verifying unfinalization will appear 4 Choose YES and then press the A button The message showing that the disc is being unfinalized will appear and the disc will then be unfinalized Note A finalized DVD RW VR mode can be recorded ...

Page 110: ...on the Others menu screen and then press the A button 4 Choose On and then press the A button Playback will start Choose Off to cancel Repeat Play setting When Repeat Play is set If one scene has been specified When playback of the last scene is finished playback of all scenes will repeat from the first scene If the range for playback has been specified Playback of the scenes in that range will re...

Page 111: ... recorder will enter the playback pause status after each still is played back Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use the f e d c A buttons to choose Slide Show Start and then press the A button When playback is finished the DVD video camera recorder will enter the playback pause status at the final still Pres...

Page 112: ...g this may cause howling from the TV speakers Insert the AV S input output cable plugs into jacks straight Obliquely inserting them could damage the jacks If your TV has an S VIDEO input jack you can connect the S VIDEO plug to it HDD HDD To AV input output jack AV S input output cable provided To video audio input jacks Red Yellow White To S VIDEO input jack S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R VIDEO AUDIO L ...

Page 113: ...ating the DVD video camera recorder while viewing an image on TV screen However if you use a Hitachi VCR the remote control may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is near the DVD video camera recorder To prevent this set the remote control code of the VCR to a position other than VCR2 Information during recording and playback will appear on the TV screen You can also switch off the display during...

Page 114: ...DVD recorder player and play it back See the instruction manual for DVD recorder player Note Do not insert a DVD RW VF mode DVD R that has not been finalized into any DVD recorder The disc may be unusable Do not insert a DVD RW VF mode DVD R RW recorded on another DVD recorder and not finalized in this DVD video camera recorder Doing so will make the disc unusable A recorded RW is automatically fi...

Page 115: ...an be recorded 2 Only photos can be recorded No video can be recorded If you operate the DVD video camera recorder connected to another device always power the camera recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter charger If you use a Hitachi VCR it will be operated by the remote control provided with the DVD video camera recorder When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR change the remote control ...

Page 116: ... turned off Recording of most images is prohibited by the copy guard signal to protect the copyright except for images recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment COPY PROTECTED appears in these images They cannot be recorded on this DVD video camera recorder Typical copyright protected images include those of DVD video LD recorded video tapes some parts of digital satellite broadcasts etc If a ...

Page 117: ...ected device The DVD video camera recorder will start playback and the recorded device will record dub it Note Using S VIDEO will enable you to record clearer images Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from the built in speaker The loud volume may cause noise to enter the recorded image It is recommended that you use Disc Navigation to create a play list including the scenes to be dubb...

Page 118: ...rt range ImageMixer VCD DVD2 You can create a DVD Video DVD RW DVD R from the images imported into Macintosh using Pixe VRF Browser EX The following are available on the provided software Note The software for Macintosh provided with this DVD video camera recorder is not compatible with a RW Finalize the DVD RW DVD R recorded on the DVD video camera recorder before using it on PC You cannot create...

Page 119: ...PU iMac G4 iMac G5 iBook G4 PowerBook G4 PowerMac G5 eMac series Mac mini series or higher that is equipped with a USB2 0 port in standard Incompatible with Intel Mac Memory At least 256 MB 512 MB or more is recommended HDD Free space needed for installation Approx 200 MB Free space of at least 1 GB is needed on startup disc during running of application When creating a disc or disc images free sp...

Page 120: ...the setup exe icon in it Extension exe may not appear depending on the PC used 3 Choose the language to be installed Choose the language used with ImageMixer 3 and then click Next 4 The ImageMixer 3 installation screen will appear Click Next 5 Checking license agreement Carefully read the license agreement If you accept the contents choose I accept the terms of the license agreement and then click...

Page 121: ...rate normally The screen shown below will appear after you click Install If you are using Easy CD Creator 5 click Yes and do not install ImageMixer 3 When using ImageMixer 3 uninstall Easy CD Creator 5 and then install ImageMixer 3 9 After installation is finished the screen for prompting restart will appear Click Finish to restart the PC After restart remove the CD ROM from the PC Installing the ...

Page 122: ...ing the software and then carefully read the license agreement If you agree with the contents choose Continue If you accept the license agreement click I agree With the provided software for Macintosh the language used with OS will automatically be installed 5 Choosing the installation destination and type of installation Follow the instructions on screen for operation Installation will start 6 Af...

Page 123: ...r on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder When using Windows the DVD video camera recorder can be connected to a USB1 1 port of PC However since the data transfer speed is lower than when connecting to a USB2 0 port lost frames may occur or the process may take more time Read Cautions when connecting DVD video camera recorder to PC on page 137 The power switch of this DVD video camera recorder has...

Page 124: ... Double click this icon The contents of card can be checked The shape of icon and drive name will depend on the software environment used Handling photos Photos are recorded on a SD memory card in this DVD video camera recorder in JPEG format Use the application that conforms to the JPEG images The following shows how to import photos into PC Macintosh Insert an SD memory card with photos recorded...

Page 125: ...rag the removal drive icon displayed on desktop and place it in Trash Box After making sure that the icon disappears from desktop remove the SD memory card from the card insertion slot of this DVD video camera recorder USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT INTO PC If you have a PC with the drive conforming to the disc used and the application software you can directly insert the disc into the drive to use...

Page 126: ...he PC used 3 A message showing that hardware removal is possible will appear Unplug the PC connection cable When using Macintosh When removing the DVD video camera recorder from PC choose the drive icon of DVD video camera recorder HDD disc or card and choose Eject in the File menu Click If hardware removal results in error terminate Windows once and then unplug the PC connection cable When using ...

Page 127: ...hortcut that was created when it was installed If there is no ImageMixer 3 shortcut on desktop choose Start Programs or All programs PIXELA ImageMixer 3 ImageMixer 3 VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON HDD DISC USING PC A DVD RW DVD R RW recorded on this DVD video camera recorder must be finalised on this DVD video camera recorder see page 108 1 Connect this DVD video camera recorder to the USB port of PC ...

Page 128: ...to play back and then click Preview The image recorded on HDD or disc will appear Select the title chapter to be played back and then click Preview Playback will start Click the full screen display button A full screen image will appear To exit the full screen display double click the screen Click Eject button to play back the images on another disc The cover of disc insertion block on DVD video c...

Page 129: ...onnect this DVD video camera recorder to the USB port of PC To save images recorded on a disc first insert the disc you wish to save into the DVD video camera recorder and then connect the DVD video camera recorder to the USB port of PC 2 Start ImageMixer 3 When ImageMixer 3 starts up the launcher shown below will appear Click Author DVD Video 3 Click Create New DVD 4 Setting up project Set up a p...

Page 130: ... to import images on another disc after importing images on one disc click the Eject button The disc insertion block of DVD video camera recorder will open Remove the disc insert the other disc whose recorded images you wish to import into the DVD video camera recorder and then close the disc insertion block After a short while the images on the disc will appear Perform the same procedure to impor...

Page 131: ...ntent of disc will appear Deleting the content of disc will erase all data on the disc Carefully check the contents of disc Choosing Yes will display the screen for choosing the disc erasure method After checking it click the OK button Once the contents on disc have been deleted the cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera recorder will open Close the cover following the message instructi...

Page 132: ...and ImageMixerVCD DVD2 icon in Macintosh HD startup disk Applications ImageMixer for DVDCAM Note The provided software cannot be used to burn a DVD VR DVD RAM DVD RW It is also incompatible with a RW IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DVD RAM DVD RW DVD R INTO PC TO CREATE A DVD VIDEO DVD RW DVD R You can use the images recorded on the DVD video camera recorder to create a disc that can be viewed on DVD...

Page 133: ...e click Select all in the editing menu at the top of screen and then click Import When importing the images on a HDD DVD RAM DVD RW VR mode you can use the MPEG editor to designate the import range If you double click an MPEG file imported by Pixe VRF Browser EX on Finder Pixe VRF Browser EX will start but it cannot handle the imported MPEG file Use the imported MPEG file on ImageMixer VCD DVD2 4 ...

Page 134: ...essage Set a blank media in DVD drive Set a blank DVD RW DVD R into the drive and then click OK The screen for setting write will appear After checking the settings click OK Note If you load a written DVD RW in the write drive a dialog Are you sure you want to delete the contents of disc will appear Deleting the content of disc will erase all data on the disc Carefully check the content of disc On...

Page 135: ...egion code will appear Set the region code that matches your local area Playing back DVD RAM DVD RW VR mode A DVD RAM DVD RW VR mode recorded on the DVD video camera recorder cannot be played back since the OS is not compatible with its playback Use the provided software to play back the disc Playing back MPEG files imported by Pixe VRF Browser EX Mac OS only You can play back MPEG files imported ...

Page 136: ...folders files installed to Recycle Bin Application ImageMixer for DVDCAM User Library Preferences IMxVCDDVD2Preference_HT User Library Preferences ImageMixerVCDDVD2 plist User Library Preferences com PIXELA Pixe VRF Browser EX for DVDCAM plist Library Receipts ImageMixer for DVDCAM pkg Note User will depend on the login user name Administrator authority is required for uninstallation Please contac...

Page 137: ...sable Take care that the temperature of this DVD video camera recorder is not too high Fade skip or thumbnails set on the DVD video camera recorder will not be reflected in the provided software If the DVD video camera recorder is connected via USB hub or to a USB port on PC front panel or keyboard the DVD video camera recorder may not be recognized by PC If this happens connect the DVD video came...

Page 138: ...PLY Battery DZ BP7SW Battery DZ BP14SW When using camera accessories be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory 1 Unavailable for DZ HS300A 2 You will need the optional step up ring when attaching these lenses to the DZ HS300A Unavailable for DZ HS303A Refer to the catalog for details The models and specifications of the optional accessories shown on this page are subject to change...

Page 139: ...rn the power switch off once connect the AC adapter charger and then start repairing If message 1 appears when using the HDD a battery can be used for repair except when the remaining battery level indicator is blinking Repair will normally be complete in several minutes but it may take longer up to one hour Data may not be repaired depending on the timing when power was turned off Data may not be...

Page 140: ... crack both sides contrary inserted correctly Error occurred while the disc was being recognized Make sure that there is no scratch or dirt on disc that the surface back of disc is not reversed and that the disc is firmly pushed against the turntable See 3 and 4 on page 145 for troubleshooting 11 40 CANNOT RECORD PHOTOS This message will appear when the PHOTO SELECT button is pressed with the powe...

Page 141: ...K DVD A disc unusable on this DVD video camera recorder may have been inserted or the disc may be damaged Make sure that the type of disc is correct and make sure that the disc is not write protected 27 106 CHECK HDD The HDD may have been destroyed Also check to see whether the HDD is write protected 106 Control Information Error Mismatch may occur between the recorded image and scene information ...

Page 142: ...ne selected is larger than the free space on disc Select another scene or use another DVD 83 DVD must be finalized before it can be played back on DVD player or DVD recorder This message will appear if you remove a DVD RW VF mode DVD R that has not been finalized from the DVD video camera recorder See 5 on page 145 114 Drive overheat Please retry later The temperature inside the DVD video camera r...

Page 143: ...er is supplied again and the disc is reinserted after power was shut off during finalization due to a power failure etc Choose YES if you wish to be sure finalizing is performed 108 HDD DVD ALMOST FULL The remaining free space of HDD disc is less than one minute for video Delete unwanted scenes or use another disc 85 156 HDD full Cannot execute Delete unwanted scenes 85 HDD DVD has no data This me...

Page 144: ... to be deleted When a play list exists on HDD or disc an attempt to delete scenes in program will display this message This message will not appear if you deselect scenes from play list 85 Scene No xxx is too large Please divide this scene before dubbing This message will appear during all scene dubbing if the data size of the scene to be dubbed is larger than the free space on one disc approx 1 4...

Page 145: ...DVD recorder The disc may be unusable This DVD cannot be used Please replace DVD A disc that cannot be used on this DVD video camera recorder has been loaded Check the type of disc 27 This DVD is finalized Finalize is not required This message will appear if you press the FINALIZE button with a finalized DVD RW DVD R RW loaded in this DVD video camera recorder Finalizing the disc is not necessary ...

Page 146: ...ase a new battery 32 The CHARGE indicator on AC adapter charger is blinking Is the ambient temperature too low or too high Charge the battery in environment where the temperature is 50 86ºF 10 30ºC The battery has possibly discharged excessively Continue charging After a while the battery will be charged to the specified voltage and the CHARGE indicator will light Then the battery charge will be c...

Page 147: ... transmitted incorrectly In such a case reduce the number of devices through which the video signal is transmitted or connect AV device directly 115 Are you attempting to record image from video game or PC From some video games or PCs image cannot be recorded on this DVD video camera recorder No photo can be recorded Is proper type of card inserted Is power switch set to SD Is the card locked Does...

Page 148: ...ene recorded on this DVD video camera recorder is edited on a device other than this DVD video camera recorder playback may not be possible on this DVD video camera recorder No playback picture appears on TV screen Is TV input selector set correctly Some TVs have multiple video input jacks Check whether the correct input was selected on TV to match the connected jacks If the DVD video camera recor...

Page 149: ...number of pixels will take some time to appear Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page No drive icon appears on PC The DVD video camera recorder is not turned on Check the power supply 33 Turn PC off and then disconnect the PC connection cable Turn PC on again and then use the PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera recorder to PC Make sure the PC connection cable is completely plu...

Page 150: ...g Pixe VRF Browser EX uses the audio format of AC3 audio no audio will be played back even if the Quick Time MPEG 2 playback component is introduced Only video will be played back Use ImageMixer VCD DVD2 for playback 135 When the time stamp of file in DVD RAM is viewed on PC it is different from the actual recording time The file system of this DVD video camera recorder is operated on Greenwich Me...

Page 151: ...he thumbnail screen 79 85 Disc cannot be removed Cover will not open Did you detach the battery or AC adapter charger before setting the power switch to OFF Is the battery charged Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter charger and then press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc Did the DVD video camera recorder turn off because the battery remaining level ran out Connect a charged battery...

Page 152: ...er was turned off last When the temperature is greatly different from the status of previous recording When disc with scratches dirt or fingerprints is inserted When disc is subject to severe vibrations When the battery or DC power cord was disconnected instead of following the correct procedure using power switch to turn the DVD video camera recorder off 8 40 No image in viewfinder Is LCD monitor...

Page 153: ...ress the reset button with undue force Before pressing the RESET button be sure to remove the disc from the DVD video camera recorder Pressing the RESET button with a disc loaded may erase the scenes recorded on the disc List of setting items Item Default Setting method Camera Functions Setup Program AE Auto p 60 White Bal Auto p 61 ElS On p 63 Dig Zoom 40 1 p 53 MIC Filter Off p 63 Flash 2 Auto p...

Page 154: ... 2 3 8 6 1 61 mm Filter diameter 1 7 16 37 mm Thread pitch 0 75 mm DZ HS300A F1 8 3 2 f 1 16 2 3 16 2 2 55 mm Filter diameter 1 5 16 34 mm Thread pitch 0 5 mm Focus Auto Manual Zoom Optical 10 DZ HS303A Optical 25 DZ HS300A 40 500 DZ HS303A 100 1200 DZ HS300A with digital zoom added 40 DZ HS303A 100 DZ HS300A for still Required minimum illumination 0 3 lx in Low Light mode Viewfinder 0 2 inch colo...

Page 155: ...dio layer 2 linear PCM Dolby Digital Recordable discs 8 cm DVD RAM conforming to DVD RAM Ver 2 1 8 cm DVD RW conforming to DVD RW Ver 1 1 2x speed 2x 1x 8 cm DVD R conforming to DVD R for General Ver 2 0 8 cm RW conforming to RW Ver 1 2 Only discs not packed in Round DVD Holder or cartridge Recordable card SD memory card Jacks Video audio input output 1 DZ HS303A Video audio output 1 DZ HS303A Ext...

Page 156: ...te control not provided with DZ HS300A Lithium battery for remote control not provided with DZ HS300A Lens cap Lens cap string Shoulder strap Power cable DC power cord Software CD ROM PC connection cable Disc cleaning cloth Recording quality Movie recordable time Application XTRA Approx 110 min 1 Best quality FINE Approx 180 min 2 High quality STD Approx 360 min 3 Standard quality Recording qualit...

Page 157: ...128MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB FINE Approx 180 Approx 380 Approx 750 Approx 1 500 Approx 3 000 Approx 6 000 NORM Approx 240 Approx 500 Approx 1 000 Approx 2 000 Approx 4 000 Approx 8 000 ECO Approx 370 Approx 750 Approx 1 500 Approx 3 000 Approx 6 000 Approx 12 000 Recording quality Capacity 32 MB 64 MB 128MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB FINE Approx 180 Approx 380 Approx 750 Approx 1 500 Approx 3 000 Approx 6 000...

Page 158: ...llowing telephone number Service Direct 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 HITACHI CANADA LTD DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 1 2495 Meadowpine Blvd Mississauga Ontario L5N 6C3 Service Direct 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 during business hours Monday Friday EST 9 00am 7 00pm Saturday EST 9 00am 5 00pm Choisissez les articles qui vous conviennent et passez commande Service Direct 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 HITAC...

Page 159: ... 94 Dig Zoom 53 Diopter control 34 Disc Available 26 Finalize 108 Format 105 Handling 10 Protection 106 Update Control Info 107 DISC EJECT button 40 Display Information LCD 46 Scenes information 94 Viewfinder 34 Divide 86 Dubbing Dubbing from HDD to disc 83 Dubbing from to other video devices 115 DUBBING button 83 DVD player 114 DVD R 26 DVD RAM 26 DVD recorder 114 DVD RW 26 E Edit play List 100 E...

Page 160: ...d 67 Quick Menu 51 QUICK MENU button 51 R Record button 43 Recording indicator 37 Remote control 23 Repeat Play 110 Reset settings 37 system 153 RESET button 153 RW 26 S Sand Snow Program AE 60 Scene Combine 87 Delete 85 Detail 94 Divide 86 Fade 88 Move 87 103 Select 93 Skip 89 Searching for image 75 Select play list 99 Select program 95 Select Scene 79 Self Timer 68 Shoulder Strap 22 Skip Scene 8...

Page 161: ...le computers on network you must obtain the right of use for each computer from Pixela Corporation You may not let any third party use this program by granting reuse transfer lease lending etc You may not modify alter decompile or deassemble all or any part of this program or its accessories And you may not allow any third party do so Termination of Agreement If you duplicate this program and its ...

Page 162: ...w products purchased or service performed outside of the continental United States or its possessions F Product used for a commercial or industrial purpose NO PERSON AGENT DISTRIBUTOR DEALER SERVICE FACILITY OR COMPANY IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE MODIFY OR AMEND THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN ANY MANNER OR FASHION WHATSOEVER EXCEPT AND TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY HITACHI MAK...

Page 163: ... by the original owner If this product is found to be defective Hitachi will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Parts used for replacement are warranted for the remainder of the original Limited Warranty period For 90 days from the date of original purchase Hitachi will provide labor for the repair or replacement of defective parts without charge subject to the fo...

Page 164: ...o Dealer name Dealer address City State Zip In order to allow Hitachi to better serve customer needs please complete this card and return it to Hitachi America Ltd Home Electronics Division Completion of this card is not required in order to validate your Hitachi limited warranty but would assist us in developing better services and programs for our customers Please print or type ...

Page 165: ...gister your product on line at hitachi com tv or mail this portion to the following address Attn Warranty Department Hitachi America Ltd Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista CA 91914 3556 ...

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Page 167: ...ssissauga Ontario L5N 6C3 CANADA IMPORTANT NOTICE This warranty will not apply to product purchased outside of Canada OR sold by any organization other than HITACHI CANADA LTD AVIS IMPORTANT Notre garantie ne couvre pas les produits achetés à l extérieur du Canada OU vendus par toute organisation autre que HITACHI CANADA LTD ...

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Page 169: ...itachi ca or mail to the address on this card Enregistrez votre produit en ligne à Hitachi ca ou par la poste à l adresse indiquée sur cette carte ATT WARRANTY DEPARTMENT HITACHI CANADA LTD 1 2495 MEADOWPINE Blvd MISSISSAUGA ON L5N 6C3 ...

Page 170: ...anual was printed with soy based ink DVDCAM PC Software Support Center URL http dvdcam pc support hitachi ca Hitachi Ltd Japan Support Center phone numbers for software provided Números de teléfono del Centro de soporte para el software suministrado Numéros de téléphone de l Assistance Clientèle pour le logiciel fourni PIXELA CORPORATION 1 800 458 4029 Toll free 1 213 341 0163 URL http www pixela ...

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