User manual HITACHI DZ-MV550A

Instruction Manual DZ-MV550A DZ-MV580A DZ-MV550A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) DZ-MV580A HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 2495 Meadowpine Blvd. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3 CANADA Service Direct: 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. Be sure to read page 187 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM. The illustration of DZ-MV550A is shown on the front cover of this instruction manual. The method for operating the DZ-MV550A is the same as that for This manual was printed DZ-MV580A. with soy based ink. Printed on recycled paper QR35303 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2004 Printed in Japan OS-H(I) English DVDCAM PC Software Support Center URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ 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. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER (DZ-ACS1). The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/ charger have the following caution marks. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully to avoid any problems. 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, copyright 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. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. English 2 Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® 98, Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 Professional, and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel®, Pentium® Processor, and Celeron® Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. IBM® and PC/AT® are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each individual company. SD logo is a trademark. 3 English 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. 1 INSTALLATION Read and Follow Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated. Follow all operating and use instructions. 7 Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided 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 product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer's instructions have been followed. mekoalbum kawaii koneko key to chise cat book MOMO momogatoiredemizubitashi yohsinarish yohsinarishashin namemekogaikiteita album Zoo Docter Part 1 Zoo Docter Part 2 auto moter mitoniikikata kabushiki yakamashii Why? mitono abcdfevcdsz tadashiigenkou tadashiigenkou nurie mito mito hirayamo akiko sasaki akemi horie youji setuko kimio igarashi kuro kakurai kusano oomori matuda mother diet 2 3 4 a a fung a fung a a fung a fung fung a fung fung Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings -- Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions. Power 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. Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded 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 deteriorated insulation. Power-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 attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. chise 1 chise 2 chise 3 chise 4 chise 5 key 1 key 2 key 3 key 4 key 5 ebisu 1 ebisu 2 momo 1 momo 2 momo 3 i tomodach junkaikun nyanko 2 1 3 okubyo midori 2 3 mother metsuki mame 1 Part2 123 8 Attachments -- Do not use attachments unless recommended 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. 5 9 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. Accessories -- Do not place this video product on an unstable 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 mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 10 English 6 4 11 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 16 SERVICE 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 qualified service personnel. Conditions Requiring Service -- Unplug this video product 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 following 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 performance -- this indicates a need for service. 12 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 approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer. 17 13 14 USE Cleaning -- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 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. 18 Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are required, 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. 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 determine that the video product is in safe operating condition. Heat -- The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 15 Lightning -- For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable-system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges. 19 20 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.eiae.org." 5 English Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: · The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object. · If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again. · Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with the open LCD screen down. · Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD video camera/recorder. Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder: · The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology. Among the total number of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and approx. 110,000 pixels for viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as colored dots (red, blue, green). This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording. · The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD video camera/ recorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly: · Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder: The viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall. Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact: · This DVD video camera/recorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object or let it fall. · 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 camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. No water or oil! · Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. English 6 Heat on surface of product: · The surface of the DVD video camera/recorder will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault. Screen on connected TV: · Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen. Be careful of ambient temperature: · Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 104ºF (40°C) or under 32ºF (0°C) will result in abnormal recording/playback. · Take care that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to PC does not rise excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 86ºF (30ºC)). · Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on beach sand or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time: This could cause malfunctions. Do not point directly at the sun: · If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction or a fire could occur. · Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This could cause malfunctions. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near TV or radio: · This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism: · If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a radio wave tower or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. During playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound. At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction. Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to soot or steam: · Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near corrosive gas: · If the DVD video camera/recorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so that power will not turn on. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier: · With some water in humidifier, calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which could cause it to operate abnormally. Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to insecticide: English · Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could dirty the lens in laser pickup block, and in such a case the DVD video camera/recorder might not operate normally. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide. Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner: · Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way. · Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to be faulty. 7 Be careful of moisture condensation: · When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in temperatures is great - such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle - condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens and/or inside the DVD video camera/recorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth. Even if the external surface of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may remain inside: Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and leave it in a dry place for at least 1-2 hours before using it again. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time: · This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance camera/monitor. If you use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of DVD video camera/recorder could exceed a limit and the recording/playback operation could be slowed down: In this case, turn it off and wait for a while before using it again. Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: · The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking to show that data is being written to disc or card, or being read from it. At this time, do not do any of the following, so as not to damage the data: - Remove battery - Disconnect AC adapter/charger - Plug or unplug PC connection cable - Remove disc or card - Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe vibrations or impact. - Violently open or close the LCD monitor CARD ACCESS indicator ACCESS/PC indicator If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking, turn it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of the disc or card will be executed automatically (see page 165). Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner: · The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate. · When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions. Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories: · For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached. English 8 Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time: · The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater. Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty place: · Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is high, the lens could be moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could become inoperable. It is recommended that you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing it in a closet, etc. Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibrations: · This could cause malfunctions. Detach the battery from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: · Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life. Suggestions and Restrictions Make a trial recording: · Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal. The data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be restored. It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for trial recording. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications: · This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: · Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recorder, disc or card. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio. · If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this DVD video camera/recorder, disc, card, etc., the recorded contents may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensation for damage due to loss of recorded contents. · Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder using other digital/analog media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Be aware that recording is restricted for some demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment. English Copyright: 9 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, 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 "Advanced Techniques" explains settings on this DVD video camera/recorder for more advanced usage. · The section on "Disc Navigation" explains editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. · The section on "Connecting to PC" explains the contents of provided CD-ROM and how to install the software included. · "Subsidiary Information" includes an introduction to products sold separately, proper cleaning, and troubleshooting. We want this manual to be as helpful as possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the information you need: · A quick index for the information you use most often (this page). · A detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly (see page 13-15). Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We appreciate your business. Quick Index Available Discs................................................. 25 Recording Movie .............................................. 49 Playing Back .................................................... 58 Connecting to a TV .......................................... 77 Functions Available with Disc Navigation....... 109 Connecting to PC........................................... 140 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 describes the operation assuming that the viewfinder is used as a major monitor device. About This Manual Displays in this manual Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Notation of cancel button Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding one. The expression "press the C button" will be used in this text. English 1, 2 and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer to the marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is compatible with the function. Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the disc or card you use. Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-MV550A and DZ-MV580A are different, the method of operating both models is identical. The illustrations of DZ-MV580A are used for the explanation in this text. 10 Introduction You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (P.49, 58) Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of blank portion. You can stop playback and immediately start recording: New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data. Recorded scenes If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur. You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (P.107) 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). You can easily print without PC (P.120) Use DPOF to set the photos to be printed and the print number among the photos recorded on SD memory card or MultiMediaCard: This is useful when printing photos on a printer conforming to SD memory card or when asking a photo lab to print them. Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie (P.126) You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (Play List). Before editing After editing 11 English You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (P.86) Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can collect scenes of your child, for example, on play list of Disc Navigation function and create an original movie: Then simply play back the play list and dub it on VCR. It is also easy to make any number of identical tapes. Up to now, you had to repeatedly press buttons With DVD, you can simply play back this DVD video camera/recorder, and press the record button on VCR. Create original DVDs on PC (P.152) You can use a DVD-R disc to create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM. The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD player, DVD-ROM drive, etc. Original DVD being created Playback of DVD English 12 Table of Contents Important Information ........................................2 For Your Safety .................................................2 Precautions .......................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...........................4 Cautions When Using ........................................6 Cautions When Storing ......................................9 Suggestions and Restrictions.............................9 Read This First.................................................10 About This Manual ...........................................10 Introduction ......................................................11 Table of Contents.............................................13 Checking Provided Accessories.......................16 Names of Parts ................................................17 Try to Record and Play Back using Disc (Video and Photo)..........................................21 Try to Record and Play Back using Card (Photo)...........................................................23 Discs and Cards...............................................25 AVAILABLE DISCS ............................................. 25 INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC ....................... 26 EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER:.................................... 26 HANDLING DISCS .............................................. 27 AVAILABLE CARDS............................................ 28 CHARGING BATTERY ........................................39 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER .....................................40 REMOVING BATTERY........................................40 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR ......42 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY ..........................42 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER......................43 Inserting and Removing Disc .......................... 44 INSERTING DISC................................................44 REMOVING DISC................................................46 Inserting and Removing Card.......................... 47 Basic Techniques Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/ Recorder ....................................................... 48 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER ON AND OFF ..............................48 Recording Movie ............................................. 49 Recording Stills ............................................... 50 Compensating for Backlight ............................ 51 On-Screen Information .................................... 52 INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING ....................................................52 Zooming .......................................................... 56 MACRO RECORDING ........................................57 RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT .......57 Storage Capacity on Disc or Card....................29 RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) ......... 29 RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC .... 29 RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD... 30 SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS...................... 30 Playing Back.................................................... 58 PLAYING BACK ..................................................58 PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD................................................................59 SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .......................59 FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ....................................59 SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ..............................60 PLAYING BACK STILLS .....................................60 JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)........61 Setups Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/ Recorder........................................................31 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER ..................................................... 31 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP ...................... 32 ATTACHING LENS CAP ..................................... 32 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................ 33 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................ 33 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER ................................................... 34 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN........................................................... 35 CLOSING LCD MONITOR .................................. 36 SETTING DATE AND TIME ................................ 37 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME......................................................... 38 On-Screen Information Display ....................... 62 INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK .......................................................62 Checking Flow of Quick Mode......................... 63 Camera Functions FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING MOVIE: .............................................................64 FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC): ................................................65 FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD):...............................................66 Disc Navigation Functions FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH DVD-RAM DISC): ..................................68 FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH DVD-R DISC): .......................................69 Setting Up the Battery ......................................39 13 English FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH CARD): ........... 70 Manually Focusing Subject.............................. 71 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING ................... 71 SETTING COLOR DENSITY OF LCD SCREEN (COLOR LEVEL) ............................ 101 Initial Settings ................................................ 102 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP).................................................... 102 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ...... 102 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED) .............................................. 103 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE) ................................................. 103 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)...................................... 104 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure)..................................................... 73 Using Full Auto Function.................................. 74 Setting Video Flash (for DZ-MV580A) ............. 75 USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE ................... 76 Viewing on TV Screen ..................................... 77 CONNECTING TO A TV ..................................... 77 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ................................. 78 Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player ....... 79 PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC ....................... 79 PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC ............................ 80 Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation.................................... 105 STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION.................................................. 105 PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN ......................................................... 107 SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES .................... 108 SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER .................................................... 108 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION.................................................. 109 UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU ...................................... 110 Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD Holder............................................................ 81 HOW TO REMOVE DISC.................................... 81 REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER ... 82 WHEN THE HINGE OF ROUND DVD HOLDER COMES OFF .................................................... 82 DISC CLEANING................................................. 82 Recording (Dubbing) Images........................... 83 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE................................... 83 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS .............................. 85 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES ................................ 86 Scene............................................................. 111 DELETING SCENES (DELETE)........................ 111 CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EDIT - THUMBNAIL) ..................................... 113 PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EDIT - SKIP) .................................................. 114 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT - MOVE) ............................................... 114 DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EDIT - FADE) ................................................ 115 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE) ......................................... 116 DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE) ................. 117 COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY) ................................................ 118 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) ............ 119 DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED (DPOF) ........................................................... 120 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) ....................................................... 121 DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL) ......................................... 122 Advanced Techniques Checking Flow of Normal Display Mode.......... 87 Camera Functions Setting Up Camera Functions.......................... 90 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE).............. 90 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE).......... 91 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) ............................................ 93 REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) ............................ 93 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE)..................................................... 94 Setting Up Record Functions........................... 96 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) ................................................ 96 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) ........................................................ 97 RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE) ............................................ 98 SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) .............................. 98 SELF-TIMER ....................................................... 99 SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)......................... 100 Program ......................................................... 123 WHAT IS "PROGRAM"?.................................... 123 SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH) ........................... 123 PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) ................ 124 CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE)...... 124 English Play List ......................................................... 126 WHAT IS "PLAY LIST"?..................................... 126 CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE) .......... 126 SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SWITCH)............................................... 127 PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY).............. 127 LCD Setup ..................................................... 101 SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (BRIGHTNESS) .............................................. 101 14 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................................... 128 DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................................... 129 ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 129 DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 130 SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)............ 130 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) ... 131 CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)....... 132 DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)..................... 132 Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories............. 157 CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................157 POWER SUPPLY ..............................................157 INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER .........157 Go To .............................................................133 TOP (END) ........................................................ 133 Disc or Card Management .............................134 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) ........................ 134 PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC)........................................... 134 INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) ................ 135 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.).......................... 136 FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) .... 137 Cleaning ........................................................ 158 Changing Setting of Demonstration .............. 159 Terminology................................................... 160 No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation Check the Following: .................................. 163 Trouble Messages......................................... 165 Troubleshooting............................................. 172 System Reset ................................................ 181 Major Specifications ...................................... 182 To Order in the United States........................ 184 To Order in the Canada................................. 184 Index.............................................................. 185 Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROM ............................ 187 Others ............................................................138 DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) .................. 138 PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY)............................................. 138 SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS)........................................................... 139 Connecting to PC THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC.................................... 140 Contents on Provided CD-ROM.....................142 Installing Software..........................................144 DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN................. 144 INSTALLING USB DRIVER............................... 145 INSTALLING UDF DRIVER (DVD-RAM DRIVER) ...................................... 146 INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSE ................... 148 INSTALLING MyDVD ........................................ 150 UNINSTALLING USB DRIVER.......................... 154 DELETING OTHER APPLICATIONS ................ 155 Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/ Recorder by Connecting It to PC .................156 15 English Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/ Recorder......................................................152 Uninstalling Software .....................................154 Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use this cord to connect the DVD video camera/ recorder and AC adapter/charger. Power cable: Infrared remote control Connect between household AC outlet and (model DZ-RM3W): AC adapter/charger. Use to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. Lithium battery (model CR2025): To power the remote control. WARNING: Keep this battery away from children. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment. AV/S input/output cable: Shoulder strap: Lens cap and lens cap string: Used when viewing the picture played back Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to Attach the lens cap when not recording, to on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV hang it from shoulder. protect the lens. screen, or input or output video from/to another video device. Single-sided 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (in Software CD-ROM: PC connection cable: Round DVD Holder): Use this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD Use this cable when connecting the DVD To record videos (movies) and photos (stills) video camera/recorder to PC. video camera/recorder to PC. on this DVD video camera/recorder. English Note: The provided single-sided DVD-RAM disc is not generally available in shops: When purchasing a disc, order a 60minute double-sided disc (2.8GB, in Round DVD Holder). ex. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16 Names of Parts 5 6 7 8 9 10 A/V 13 11 12 BATTERY EJECT 1 2 3 4 MIC (Bottom) (Inside the cover) 1 Infrared receiver (P. 34) 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 (P. 32) 3 Recording indicator (P. 103) The red indicator will light during recording. 4 Stereo microphone (P. 76) 5 Optical 18× zoom lens (DZ-MV550A) Optical 10x zoom lens (DZ-MV580A) (P. 56) 6 Lens hood (P. 57) Always remove this lens hood when using generally available tele-conversion or wideconversion lens. 7 Zoom lever (P. 56) Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to the W side for wide-angle. 8 Accessory shoe Only for DZ-MV580A: The optional video flash, etc. can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device to be attached for details.) 9 External microphone jack (P. 76) 10 AV input/output jack (P. 77, 83) 11 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside) (P. 35) 12 QUICK MODE switch (P. 63) To switch the menu display on screen between Advanced mode and Quick mode. 13 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 40) The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the bottom of this DVD video camera/recorder: Slide it when removing the battery. Although the external appearances of DZMV550A and DZ-MV580A are different, the method of operating both models is identical. DZ-MV580A illustrations are used in this manual. English 17 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 14 Viewfinder (P. 34) 22 23 24 25 26 19 CARD ACCESS indicator (P. 8, 50) 20 Card insertion block (P. 47) 21 Battery attachment platform (P. 40) 22 Record button (REC) (P. 49) 23 Power switch (P. 48, 49, 50) 24 LOCK switch (P. 50) It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to (to the left) to prevent the power switch in the "O VIDEO" position from accidentally moving to "N PHOTO". 25 Speaker (P. 58) 26 Hand strap (P. 31) 15 Diopter control (P. 34) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 16 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 8, 49, 50) 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 (P. 44) Press down and release this button to open the disc guide. 18 Disc insertion block (P. 44) English 18 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 27 FULL AUTO button (P. 74) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic. 28 FOCUS button (P. 71) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 EXPOSURE button (P. 73) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 30 BLC (backlight compensation) button (P. 51) Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear. 31 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 105) 32 SELECT button (P. 108) 33 MENU button (P. 37, 88, 111) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 34 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (P. 62) Press this button to display the details of image being played back or camera setting status, or switch the display off. 35 Volume control buttons (VOL)/ S R buttons (P. 58, 71, 73) To adjust the volume of sound from speaker, etc. 36 RESET button (P. 181) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory) 37 PC connection terminal (TO PC) 38 Joystick (P. 37, 58, 87, 89) Move the joystick to select a scene or menu item, and then press the center (A) to play back the scene, pause it, or designate an option of the menu. 39 Stop/cancel button (P. 10, 58, 105) To end playback or cancel setting of menu. 19 English REC DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM 40 41 42 T W 46 47 43 48 49 50 DISC NAVIGATION DISPLAY 44 MENU SELECT DELETE 51 52 53 54 45 DZ-RM3W 40 REC button (P. 49, 50) 41 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 56) 42 Reverse skip button (P. 60) 43 Reverse search button (P. 59) 44 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 105) 45 MENU button (P. 37, 90, 112) 46 ZOOM T button (P. 56) 47 ZOOM W button (P. 56) 48 Forward search button (P. 59) 49 Play/pause button (P. 58) 50 Forward skip button (P. 60) 51 DISPLAY button (P. 62) 52 Stop button (P. 10, 58, 107) 53 DELETE button (P. 111) 54 SELECT button (P. 108) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder. English 20 12 Try to Record and Play Back using Disc (Video and Photo) Before You Begin · It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since you can delete the recorded contents (P. 25). You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc. 1 Connect a power supply (P. 43). Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (P. 44). 1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. 3Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the disc guide properly until it stops, and then close the cover of disc insertion block. DISC EJECT button DISC EJECT Disc cover 2Gently open the cover until it stops. English PUSH CLOSE portion 21 3 Start recording (P. 49). 1Open the LCD monitor (P. 35). 3Press the REC button. Recording will start. Pressing the REC button again will stop recording (O VIDEO). Pressing REC will enable you to record one photo (N PHOTO). 2While holding the gray switch at the center of power switch, set the switch to "O VIDEO" or "N PHOTO". ("O VIDEO" only for DVD-R disc) Note: · When using an unformatted disc, format (initialize) it on this DVD video camera/recorder. If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on screen (P. 45, 135). Initializing the DVD-RAM disc will erase all the recorded contents: Make sure the contents on disc are not valuable before initializing the disc. · See Check 1 on P. 163 if recording is not possible with "O VIDEO". · See Check 2 on P. 163 if recording is not possible with "N PHOTO". 4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (P. 35). 1After recording is finished, press the A button. The recorded scene will be played back. 2Press the C button to stop playback. English 22 3 Try to Record and Play Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on card. 1 Connect a power supply (P. 43). Power cable 1 2 4 3 DC power cord AC adapter/charger 2 Insert a card (P. 47). 1Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 3Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block. 2Put in a card. 23 English 3 Start recording (P. 50). 1Open the LCD monitor (P. 35). 3Press the REC button. Pressing REC once will record one photo. 2While holding the gray switch at the center of power switch, set the switch to "PPHOTO". Note: See Check 2 on P. 163 if recording is not possible with "N PHOTO". 4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (P. 35). 1Press the A button in recording pause status: The recorded scene will be played back. 2Press the C button to stop playback. English 24 Discs and Cards The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video camera/ recorder and the functions which are available with them: Media Function Recording movie Recording still Deleting recorded image Editing on this DVD video camera/recorder Playback on DVD player Playback on DVD video recorder DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc SD memory card/ MultiMediaCard × × × × *2 *2 ×*1 *3 × ×*4 : Functions available; ×: Not available *1: Can be played back on DVD players with the mark. *2: Must be finalized (see "Terminology", P. 160) on this DVD video camera/recorder before DVD-R disc can be played back on DVD player or DVD video recorder (see page 137). May not be playable on some DVD players or DVD video recorders. *3: Cannot be played back on a DVD video recorder that does not conform to 8 cm DVD-RAM disc. *4: There are DVD video recorders that are compatible with SD memory card or MultiMediaCard. AVAILABLE DISCS Usable discs and logos DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) In Round DVD Holder DVD-R [for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] Shape This DVD video camera/recorder uses 8 cm DVDRAM discs and 8 cm DVD-R discs for camcorder use. Discs removed from Round DVD Holder cannot be used on this DVD video camera/recorder: Use them only in the holder. Do not insert a bare disc removed from the holder into the DVD video camera/recorder: It will not be removable. Note: · It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell discs, since their compatibility with this DVD video camera/ recorder has been confirmed. Using a disc other than those made by Hitachi Maxell may not allow the DVD video camera/recorder to deliver optimum performance. · The Round DVD Holder cannot be used on the following DVD video camera/recorders: - DZ-MV100A - DZ-MV230A/200A - DZ-MV270A - Other DVD video camera/recorders that use square type adapters. · See page 26 for information on DVD-R disc. 25 English INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC You cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete any recorded images or data. For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder writes control data to the disc in order to automatically make adjustments when it is inserted and ejected accompanying recording. If the disc has no area to be written for adjustment, recording may not be possible. To prevent this, do not insert or eject a DVD-R disc accompanying recording more than 100 times. Finalizing DVD-R disc Before using the 8 cm DVD-R disc provided on this DVD video camera/recorder on a DVD player or DVD video 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 DVD-R Disc (finalize disc)" (P. 137). Note: · When using an unformatted DVD-R disc, it is necessary to format it on this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 45). · Do not insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder but not finalized, into a recordable device, such as a DVD video recorder: The recorded data may be damaged. · DVD-R discs edited and finalized on PC or those finalized on another DVD video recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the editing software used or recorded status of DVDR disc. EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER: · · · · · · DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD+R · · · · · · DVD-ROM DVD-Video CD-R CD-RW CD LD · · · · · · MO MD iD Floppy disk Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm CD-ROM Note: Discs recorded on PC or DVD video recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder: If so, message "This disc cannot be used." will appear. Also, blue thumbnails will appear (Fig. 1* on page 27), or normal playback will not be possible. English 26 HANDLING DISCS Using discs DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them: · When using disc on this DVD video camera/ recorder, be sure to keep it in Round DVD Holder. · Always use a brand new disc when recording important material. · Be sure not to touch the disc exposed portion, and be careful that no dirt adheres to it. · If there is dust, scratch, dirt Do not touch on disc or if it is warped, the following phenomena may occur: - Block noise in playback image - Momentary stop of playback image - Sound interrupted during playback, or abnormal Block noise sound - Blue thumbnail A l l Pr og r ams 0 01/ 006 display* (Fig.1) - Disc cannot correctly be recognized - Disc cannot be RAM PLAY initialized - Delay between video Fig. 1 * and audio Even if disc is normal, the above phenomena may occasionally occur. While the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit, do not subject disc to vibrations or impact, and avoid using DVD video camera/ recorder at extremely high or low temperatures, or in environment where condensation is likely to occur. · When recording images, A l l Pr ogr ams 001 / 002 the DVD video camera/ recorder may avoid the portions of disc where recording is not possible, RAM PLAY due to dust, scratches, etc. [It will pause m at such a (Recording one scene may produce multiple portion and thumbnails.) automatically restart recording (n).] This will cause recording to be interrupted for several seconds to several minutes, and multiple thumbnails will be created by one recording session as shown above. In this case, the recordable time on disc will decrease. · Be careful when removing the disc since the metal of removal slot of DVD video camera/ recorder, and disc itself, may be hot. Storing discs · When storing disc, insert it in Round DVD Holder into plastic case. · Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc. · Do not place disc in following places: - Direct sunlight for a long time - Where humidity is high or in dusty place - While there is heat from a heater, etc. Note: · See page 82 when cleaning the removed disc. · See page 81 for how to handle disc removed from Round DVD Holder. · See page 81 for how to set the disc removed from Round DVD Holder or another disc correctly in Round DVD Holder. 27 English