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Infrared receiver
When the remote control is used to operate the
DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will
receive the infrared signal.
2
Lens cap string attachment hole
3
Recording indicator
The red indicator will light during recording.
4
Stereo microphone
5
Optical 18x zoom lens (DZ-MV550A)
Optical 10x zoom lens (DZ-MV580A)
6
Lens hood
Always remove this lens hood when using
generally available tele-conversion or wide-
conversion lens.
7
Zoom lever
Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or
to the W side for wide-angle.
8 Accessory shoe
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11
2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside)
12
QUICK MODE switch
To switch the menu display on screen between
Advanced mode and Quick mode.
13
BATTERY EJECT switch
The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the
bottom of this DVD video camera/recorder:
Slide it when removing the battery.
A/V
MIC
BATTERY EJECT
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12
5
7
8
(Inside the cover)
(Bottom)
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1
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2
Only for DZ-MV580A:
The optional video flash, etc. can be attached
here. (See the instruction manual of device to be
attached for details.)
External microphone jack
AV input/output jack
Although the external appearances of DZ-MV550A
and DZ-MV580A are different, the
method of operating both models is identical.
DZ-MV580A illustrations are used in this
manual.
14 Viewfinder
15 Diopter control
To adjust the focus of image appearing in the
viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)
16 ACCESS/PC indicator
Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video
camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is
executed) or the DVD video camera/recorder
is connected to PC.
17 DISC EJECT button
Press down and release this button to open the
disc guide.
18 Disc insertion block
19 CARD ACCESS indicator
20 Card insertion block
21 Battery attachment platform
22 Record button
23 Power switch
24 LOCK switch
25 Speaker
26 Hand strap
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It is recommended that you set the LOCK
switch to (to the left) to prevent the power
switch in the " VIDEO" position from
accidentally moving to " PHOTO".