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When loading a new DVD-RW/+RW

The disc must be formatted before it can be used for recording. When the disc is 
loaded, the format confirmation screen will appear in the LCD monitor.

Open the LCD monitor (p.2).

Notes

• The disc mechanism may be quite hot immediately after 

use. Do not touch the metallic areas.

• Do not peer into the pickup. Doing so may cause 

damage to your eyesight.

• To prevent malfunction, never do any of the following: 

– touch the laser pickup
– insert a disc that is not compatible with the camcorder
– close the lid before setting the disc securely into place

• The power automatically turns off if the lid is left open for approx. 3 minutes.
• The lid will not open if the camcorder is not connected to a power source.

Pickup

Removing the DVD

Pressing slightly on the center hub with a 
finger, grip the edge of the disc with your 
thumb and lift the disc out as shown.

A

d

c

Note

Be careful that the power is not 
accidentally cut off while formatting, 
otherwise, the disc will become unusable.

Summary of Contents for DZ-HS803

Page 1: ...Quick Operation English DZ HS803 DZ HS903 DZ HS903 DZ HS803 ...

Page 2: ...minal at bottom After charging is complete attach the battery pack to the camcorder If the CHARGE indicator does not light check that the connections and are firmly made CHARGE indicator Always turn the power off before disconnecting the power supply While pressing and holding the PUSH switch slide the battery pack upward then remove it Be careful not to drop the battery pack while detaching it Qu...

Page 3: ...Quick Operation English 2 Turning on the Power 1 Turn on the power 2 Open the LCD monitor 1 2 Press and hold the lock button and turn the power switch to the desired mode ...

Page 4: ...ws how to change from Japanese to English Press the menu button then select 初期設定 by pressing f e Then press c or the confirmation button A Confirmation button Menu button C Cancel Stop button Press e or c while the screen on the left is displayed The 言語切替 screen appears Select English and press A The display language switches to English ...

Page 5: ...ress c again Press the confirmation button The confirmation screen appears Select each item by pressing d c and set the correct value by pressing f e Repeat this step until year month date hour minute and AM PM are correctly set Press d to select YES then press the confirmation button to confirm If you select No and press e the screen returns to step ...

Page 6: ...u can record on a DVD RAM DVD R without formating Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder or connect the camcorder to a power outlet Turn the power switch to 切 then press down the disc eject switch until the access PC indicator lights then release After several seconds the lid pops open Open it fully with your hand Place the recording surface of the DVD face down then push down on the cen...

Page 7: ...ent malfunction never do any of the following touch the laser pickup insert a disc that is not compatible with the camcorder close the lid before setting the disc securely into place The power automatically turns off if the lid is left open for approx 3 minutes The lid will not open if the camcorder is not connected to a power source Pickup Removing the DVD Pressing slightly on the center hub with...

Page 8: ...format VR Mode After recording you can perform various editing functions such as choosing or deleting scenes You can play back the disc in a device that supports an 8cm DVD RW VR Mode after finalizing the disc VF Video Mode Although editing cannot be done on the camcorder you can play back the disc on other DVD devices after finalizing the disc Always turn off the power before inserting a card Ope...

Page 9: ...ecord button m recording pause in the LCD monitor will change to n and recording will begin The recording indicator beneath the lens will also light up red To pause recording press the record button again The elapsed recording time will reset to 0 00 00 To resume recording press the record button again AM10 00 2008 10 1 31MIN 0 00 00 REM m n Elapsed recording time hrs mins secs Remaining space on ...

Page 10: ...halfway down A subject in the center of the screen will be focused When focus is locked the green m in the LCD monitor will turn purple 4 Fully press the フォト 選択 photo button The image will be recorded After a few seconds the image shot will be displayed for about three seconds You can shoot the next photo when m changes back to green Press and hold the lock button to turn the power switch ...

Page 11: ...owing page and d c left right Press A The chosen scene is played back To promptly return to the disc navigation screen press C or the 見る button To return to recording pause mode press C or the 見る button again Adjusting speaker volume during movie playback 見 る Disc Navigation button A Confirmation Play Pause button f e d c Menu button C Stop Cancel button Photo Select button HDD RAM RW VR R RW VF C...

Page 12: ...lecting a Shooting Mode to Match the Conditions Program AE The camcorder automatically gauges the subject and surrounding conditions and determines the optimal settings for recording Auto You can also select a shooting mode that may better suit the situation Auto The camcorder automatically detects the subject and surrounding conditions for optimum recording Sports Reduces blurring when recording ...

Page 13: ...ven when the power is turned off Notes When shooting in dark places after images may appear if the subject is moving or if camera shake occurs Use a tripod for best results If Sports mode is used under fluorescent light the LCD monitor may flicker Use Auto mode in this case Restoring all the Shooting Settings to Default Full Auto Function Default Focus Auto Exposure Auto BLC Backlight Off Program ...

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