User manual HITACHI DZ-MV730A

Instruction Manual DZ-GX20A / DZ-MV730A / DZ-MV780A DISC N TIO NAVIGA SELECT MENU STOP/E XIT SELECT MENU DISC N TIO NAVIGA STOP/E XIT DISC N TIO NAVIGA SELECT MENU STOP/E XIT DZ-GX20A DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) 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 181 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM. The illustrations of DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are shown only on the front cover of this instruction manual. This manual was printed The method for operating the DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A with soy based ink. is the same as that for DZ-GX20A. Printed on recycled paper QR35602 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2005 Printed in Japan OG-H(I) 180 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-ACS2). 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® 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 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. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 10 11 12 13 English 14 4 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 equivalent to approx. 200,000 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. · When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on it. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder with 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. 5 English Heat on surface of product: · The surfaces of the DVD 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: · Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 104ºF (40ºC) or under 32ºF (0ºC) 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 engine, corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, or sulfur such as in a hot spring area, the external or internal terminals could corrode, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so 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: · 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. English 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. · If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs. 6 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 it for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of DVD video camera/recorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may slow down or other faults could occur. If this happens, 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 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 160). ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator 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. The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase: English · Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 39). · The battery will discharge as time passes. (The battery is produced so that it discharges on its own in order to protect its characteristics.) Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off: · Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being powered could cause a fault. 7 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. Copyright: · 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 8 Read This First To guide you, we have 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 pages 12 ­ 14). 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 ................................................ 24 Recording Movie ............................................. 49 Playing Back.................................................... 58 Connecting to a TV.......................................... 77 Functions Available with Disc Navigation ...... 107 Connecting to PC .......................................... 138 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. It is possible to switch the language in the on-screen display of this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 101). 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. 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. English 1, 2 and 3 marks beside headings Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are different, the method of operating these models is identical. The illustrations of DZ-GX20A are used for the explanation in this text. 9 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. 105) 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. 124) You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (Play List). Before editing After editing English 10 You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (p. 83) 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 or DVD recorder. Up to now, you had to repeatedly press buttons With a DVD, you can simply play it back on this DVD video camera/ recorder: Press the record button on VCR or DVD recorder. Create original DVDs on PC (p. 147) You can create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM. The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD player/recorder, DVD-ROM drive, etc. Original DVD being created Playback of DVD 11 English Table of Contents Important Information......................................... 2 For Your Safety.................................................. 2 Precautions........................................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4 Cautions When Using ........................................ 5 Cautions When Storing...................................... 8 Suggestions and Restrictions ............................ 8 Read This First .................................................. 9 About This Manual............................................. 9 Introduction ...................................................... 10 Table of Contents ............................................ 12 Checking Provided Accessories ...................... 15 Names of Parts ................................................ 16 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo) ......................................... 20 Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo) .......................................................... 22 Discs and Cards .............................................. 24 AVAILABLE DISCS ............................................. 24 INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC ....................... 25 EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER:.................................... 25 HANDLING DISCS .............................................. 26 DISC CLEANING................................................. 26 AVAILABLE CARDS............................................ 27 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 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off........................................................... 44 Inserting and Removing Disc ........................... 45 INSERTING DISC................................................ 45 REMOVING DISC................................................ 47 Inserting and Removing Card .......................... 48 Basic Techniques Recording Movie .............................................. 49 Recording Stills ................................................ 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 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 Storage Capacity on Disc or Card ................... 28 RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) ......... 28 RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC .... 28 RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD... 29 SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS ..................... 30 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 IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN........................................................... 35 CLOSING LCD MONITOR .................................. 36 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER ................................................... 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 Menu ......................... 63 Camera Functions FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING MOVIE: ............................................................. 65 FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC): ................................................ 66 FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD): .............................................. 68 Disc Navigation Functions FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RAM DISC): .................................. 70 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC): ....................................... 71 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD): .................................................. 71 English Manually Focusing Subject.............................. 72 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING.................... 72 Setting Up the Battery...................................... 39 CHARGING BATTERY........................................ 39 12 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure) .....................................................74 Compensating for Backlight .............................74 Using External Microphone ..............................75 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20A only) ........76 Viewing on TV Screen......................................77 CONNECTING TO A TV...................................... 77 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ................................. 78 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP)....................................................100 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ......100 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED) ..............................................101 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE)..................................................101 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)......................................102 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player ..................79 PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC ....................... 79 PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC ............................ 79 Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation ................................... 103 STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION..................................................103 PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN .........................................................105 SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES ....................106 SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER ....................................................106 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION..................................................107 UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU ......................................108 Recording (Dubbing) Images ...........................80 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE................................... 80 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS .............................. 82 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES ................................ 83 Advanced Techniques Checking Flow of Normal Menu .......................84 Camera Functions Setting Up Camera Functions ..........................86 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE).............. 86 RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT ............................................. 87 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE).......... 88 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) ............................................ 90 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) ................ 90 REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) ............................ 90 Scene ............................................................ 110 DELETING SCENES (EDIT ­ DELETE) ...........110 DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT ­ DIVIDE) ................112 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT ­ COMBINE).........................................113 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT ­ MOVE)...............................................113 DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT ­ FADE) ..........................................114 PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT ­ SKIP) ...........................................115 CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT ­ THUMBNAIL)...............................116 COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY) ................................................117 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) ............118 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT)........................................................119 DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL) .........................................120 Setting Up Record Functions ...........................91 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) ................................................ 91 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE)..................................................... 92 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) ........................................................ 94 RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE) ............................................ 94 SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) .............................. 95 SELF-TIMER ....................................................... 96 SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)........................... 97 Program......................................................... 121 WHAT IS "PROGRAM"? ....................................121 SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH) ...........................121 PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) ................122 CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE) ......122 Play List......................................................... 124 WHAT IS "PLAY LIST"?.....................................124 CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE) ..........124 SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SWITCH)...............................................125 PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)..............125 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................................126 DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................................127 LCD/EVF Setup................................................98 SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS)........................................ 98 SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS) ........................................ 98 SETTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL) .............................................. 99 ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER ................................................... 99 Initial Settings.................................................100 13 English TOC ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)............ 127 DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)............ 128 SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)............ 128 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) ... 129 CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) ...... 130 DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE) .................... 130 Go To............................................................. 131 TOP (END) ........................................................ 131 Disc or Card Management............................. 132 INITIALIZING DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) ................ 132 PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC)........................................... 133 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) ........................ 133 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.).......................... 134 FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) .... 135 No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation ­ Check the Following: ................................... 158 Trouble Messages ......................................... 160 Troubleshooting ............................................. 167 System Reset ................................................ 174 Major Specifications....................................... 175 To Order in the United States ........................ 178 To Order in the Canada ................................. 178 Index .............................................................. 179 Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROM ............................. 181 Others ............................................................ 136 DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) .................. 136 PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY)............................................. 136 SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS)........................................................... 137 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A) THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC.................................... 138 Contents on Provided CD-ROM .................... 140 Installing Software ......................................... 142 DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN ................ 142 INSTALLING SOFTWARE ................................ 143 Creating DVD Video from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/ Recorder ..................................................... 147 Uninstalling Software ..................................... 149 Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/ Recorder by Connecting It to PC ................ 149 Introduction to Video Editing Software........... 150 Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories ............. 151 CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................ 151 POWER SUPPLY.............................................. 151 English Removing Disc from Its Package................... 152 REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN ROUND DVD HOLDER .................................. 152 REMOVING DISC FROM CARTRIDGE............ 153 Cleaning......................................................... 153 Changing Setting of Demonstration............... 154 Terminology ................................................... 155 14 Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): For DZ-GX20A only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2): 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-RM4W): AC adapter/charger. Use to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. Lithium battery (model CR2032): To power the remote control. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. WARNING: Keep this battery away from children. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment. AV/S input/output cable: Shoulder strap: Used when viewing the picture played back Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV to hang it from shoulder. screen, or input or output video from/to another video device. Lens cap and lens cap string: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to protect the lens. Single-sided 8 cm DVD-R disc: To record videos (movies) on this DVD video camera/recorder. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. Software CD-ROM: Use this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. For DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only. 15 English PC connection cable: Use this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. For DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only. Disc cleaning cloth: Always use this to clean discs. Names of Parts 7 8 9 10 DISC N TIO NAVIGA SELECT MENU XIT STOP/E 12 3 4 5 11 6 12 13 (Inside the cover) 14 9 Zoom lever (p. 56) Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to the W side for wide-angle. 10 Accessory shoe For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only: The optional video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device to be attached for details.) 11 PC connection terminal (TO PC) (p. 149) [for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only] 12 AV input/output jack (p. 77, 80) 13 External microphone jack (p. 75) 14 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside) (p. 35) Although the external appearances of DZGX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are different, the method of operating both models is identical. DZ-GX20A illustrations are used in this manual. 1 Light receiving sensor (for DZ-GX20A only) This sensor controls the amount of light to be emitted from the built-in flash. Take care not to block with hand, etc. during recording. 2 Flash (for DZ-GX20A only) (p. 76) 3 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 32) 4 Stereo microphone (p. 75) 5 Recording indicator (p. 101) The red indicator will light during recording. 6 Infrared receiver (p. 34) When the remote control is used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) Optical 16× zoom lens (for DZ-MV730A only) (p. 56) 8 Lens hood (p. 57) Always remove this lens hood when using generally available tele-conversion or wideconversion lens. English 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 ACCESS /PC DISC EJ ECT O PHOT 21 15 Viewfinder (p. 36) 22 23 24 25 26 21 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 40) Press this button when removing the battery. 22 Battery attachment platform (p. 40) 23 Record button (REC) (p. 49) 16 Diopter control (p. 36) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) ACCESS indicator (for DZ-MV730A only) (p. 7, 49, 51) 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. 18 PHOTO button (p. 51) 24 LOCK switch (p. 50) It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to L (to the upper position) to prevent the power switch in the "O" position from accidentally moving to "N". 25 Power switch (p. 44) 26 Hand strap (p. 31) 20 Disc insertion block (p. 45) 17 English 19 DISC EJECT button (p. 45) Press down and release this button to open the disc guide. 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 DISC NAVIGATION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU QUICK MENU DISPLAY FOCUS EXPOSURE VOL. BLC 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 27 QUICK MENU button (p. 63) To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 28 FOCUS button (p. 72) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 MENU button (p. 84, 86, 111) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 30 SELECT button (p. 106) 31 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 103) 32 Stop/cancel button (p. 9, 58, 103) To end playback or cancel setting of menu. 33 EXPOSURE button (p. 74) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 34 Speaker (p. 58) 35 RESET button (p. 174) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory) 42 36 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. 37 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 7, 51) 38 Volume control buttons (VOL)/ S R buttons (p. 58, 72, 74) To adjust the volume of sound from speaker, etc. 39 Card insertion block (p. 48) 40 BLC (backlight compensation) button (p. 74) Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear. 41 f / e / d / c / A buttons (p. 37, 58, 64, 84) Use these buttons to select a scene or menu item, and then press the center (A) to play back the scene, or designate an option from the menu. 42 Tripod threaded hole Used to attach the DVD video camera/ recorder to a tripod. English 18 43 REC PHOTO DISPLAY 44 MENU DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 45 SELECT 46 47 DELETE 48 DISC NAVIGATION 49 43 PHOTO button (p. 51) 44 REC button (p. 49) 45 MENU button (p. 84, 86, 111) 46 SELECT button (p. 106) 47 Reverse search button (p. 59) 48 DELETE button (p. 110) 49 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 103) 50 DISPLAY button (p. 62) 51 ZOOM T button (p. 56) 52 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 56) 53 ZOOM W button (p. 56) 54 Reverse skip button (p. 60) 55 Forward search button (p. 59) 56 Play/pause button (p. 58) 57 Stop button (p. 9, 58, 105) 58 Forward skip button (p. 60) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder. English 19 12 Try Recording and Playing 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. 24). 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 4 3 AC adapter/charger 2 DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (p. 45). 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. 3 Push the disc against the turntable at the center of disc insertion block to lock it until a click is heard, and then close the cover of disc insertion block: Do not touch the disc recording surface or pickup lens at this time. Disc cover DISC EJECT 2 Gently open the cover until it stops. English Turntable 20 3 Start recording (p. 49). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 35), or pull out the viewfinder (p. 36). 3 When recording a video, press the REC button. Recording will start. Pressing the REC button again will stop recording (O). When recording a photo, press the PHOTO button. Pressing PHOTO half way (half press) allows you to focus the subject, and the "m" indicator will turn purple. Press PHOTO all the way down to record. 2 While holding down the button on the right of power switch, set the switch to "O" or "N" (only "O" for DVD-R disc). OFF OFF OFF 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. 46, 132). 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. 158 if recording is not possible with "O". · See Check 2 on p. 158 if recording is not possible with "N". 4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (p. 35). 1 After recording is finished, press the A button. The recorded scene will be played back. 2 Press the C button to stop playback. 2 STOP/EXIT 1 21 English 3 Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo) Photos can only be recorded on card sold separately. 1 Connect a power supply (p. 43). Power cable 1 4 3 AC adapter/charger 2 DC power cord 2 Insert a card (p. 48). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 35). 3 Put in a card. 2 Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 4 Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block. English 22 3 Start recording (p. 51). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 35). 3 Press the PHOTO button half way (half press): When a subject image is focused, the "m" indicator will turn purple. 2 While holding down the button on the right of power switch, set the switch to "P". 4 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full press). Note: · With the DZ-GX20A only, the built-in flash may emit light in a dark area (see page 76). · See page 24 for the cards that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. · See Check 2 on p. 158 if recording is not possible with "P". 4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (p. 35). 1 Press the A button in recording pause status: The recorded scene will be played back. 2 Press the C button to stop playback. OF F OFF 2 STOP/EXIT 1 23 English 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 Deleting and editing images Playing back on other DVD devices Initialization Finalization DVD-RAM disc Possible on compatible machine*1 Unnecessary*3 Unnecessary DVD-R disc × *2 Necessary Necessary SD memory card ×*4 Unnecessary*3 Unnecessary : Functions available; ×: Not available *1: Can be played back on DVD players with a logo , or DVD recorders with a logo . Not playable on those machines, however, if they are not compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. *2: Must be finalized (see "Terminology", p. 155) on this DVD video camera/recorder before DVD-R disc can be played back on DVD player or DVD recorder (see page 135). May not be playable on some DVD players or DVD recorders. *3: When using media sold on market as labeled "formatted". The media whose initialization format is different can be used only after they are formatted on this DVD video camera/recorder. *4: Some DVD devices can play SD memory cards. AVAILABLE DISCS Available Discs Usable discs and logos DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) DVD-R [for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] This DVD video camera/recorder can use only the 8-cm bare discs not packed in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder. The discs in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder can be used if they are removed from the package, but take great care not to dirty or scratch the bare disc (see pages 152 and 153). English Note: · It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with this DVD video camera/recorder has been confirmed. When using an HG type double-sided disc, take great care with handling it. Using a disc other than these discs may not allow the DVD video camera/recorder to deliver optimum performance. · See page 25 for information on DVD-R disc. 24 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. Although some models are compatible with the VR mode using DVD-R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder is not compatible with that mode. 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. 135). Note: · When using an unformatted DVD-R disc, it is necessary to format it on this DVD video camera/ recorder (see page 46). · 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 recorder: The recorded data may be damaged (except for devices that allow playback of a DVD-R disc not finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder). · DVD-R discs 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-R disc. · If you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A and not finalized, the Disc Navigation screen will automatically start, and no recording can be done on the disc nor can it be finalized. EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER: · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 CD-RW DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 CD DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 LD DVD-RW MO DVD+RW MD DVD+R iD DVD-ROM Floppy disk DVD-Video Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm CD-R CD-ROM DVD-R (double-layered) Note: Discs recorded on PC or DVD 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 26), or normal playback will not be possible. 25 English HANDLING DISCS Using discs DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them: · Always use a brand new disc when recording important material. · Be sure not to touch the recording surface of disc, or dirty or scratch it. · If there is dust, scratch, dirt 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 (Recording one scene may produce multiple such a 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, replace it in the plastic case in which it was purchased. · 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. DISC CLEANING Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown in the figure. Do not wipe the disc with force: Doing so could cause scratches. Never use solvent (thinner, water, antistat or detergent) for cleaning. Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with detergent: The dirt removal capacity of the cloth will improve (rinse the cloth well with water so that no detergent remains). Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean from inner to outer edges in axial direction. English 26 AVAILABLE CARDS SD memory card can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card can be used in the same way as an SD memory card. Common 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 data - Do not use DVD video camera/recorder in a place subject to static electricity or electrical noise - Do not have printing done at a print lab or DPE service. Note: · This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data recorded on other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The range of image data playable on this DVD video camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal × 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal × 3000 vertical. · DCF is an integrated image file format of digital cameras: Image files can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF. · Image data edited on PC and certain types of image data may not be visible on this DVD video camera/ recorder. · The image data recorded on another device may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder. Handling card · Do not use cards other than the designated ones. · Be sure to use a brand new card when recording vital images. · Do not touch the card terminal or allow it to touch Terminal metal. · Do not paste anything other than exclusive label on label pasting portion. · Do not subject card to impact, bend or drop it. · Do not disassemble card or modify it. · Do not expose card to water. · Do not use or store card in the following places: - Where the temperature is high, such as in vehicle at high temperatures, under burning sun or near a heater. - Where humidity is high, or in dusty place · When the erasure prevention switch is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card: Only playback will be possible. Erasure prevention switch Locked status 27 English Storage Capacity on Disc or Card RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) The recordable time will vary depending on the video recording quality: See page 91 for the setting of video recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) Recording quality XTRA FINE STD *1: Movie recordable time Approx. 18 min *1 Approx. 30 min *2 Approx. 60 min *3 Application Best quality High quality Standard quality Variable bit recording (recording of more than 18 minutes may be possible because the transfer rate varies automatically between approx. 3 ­ 10 Mbps) *2: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 6 Mbps *3: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 3 Mbps Note: · No movie can be recorded on SD memory card. · Although the movie quality mode or wide-screen (16:9) mode can be changed midway for recording on DVD-RAM disc, it cannot be changed on DVD-R disc once the mode has been selected. · If you record in XTRA mode at high temperatures, the DVD video camera/recorder will heat up and the maximum transfer rate will be limited to approx. 6 Mbps, so the best quality will not be obtainable. · If a disc recorded is used at high temperatures, normal playback may be impossible: Turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off once, wait until the ambient temperature becomes lower, and then operate it again. RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC Number of recordable stills on one side of disc DZ-GX20A: Can record up to approx. 750 photos. DZ-MV780A/DZ-MV730A: Can record up to approx. 999 photos. If the disc still has free space after recording the above maximum number of photos on it, movies can also be recorded on it. English 28 RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD The number of recordable stills will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 94 for the setting of recording quality. For DZ-GX20A Recording quality FINE NORM ECO Capacity 16 MB Approx. 13 Approx. 18 Approx. 27 32 MB Approx. 29 Approx. 38 Approx. 58 64 MB Approx. 60 Approx. 80 Approx. 120 128MB Approx. 120 Approx. 160 Approx. 240 256 MB Approx. 240 Approx. 320 Approx. 480 512 MB Approx. 480 Approx. 640 Approx. 960 1 GB Approx. 900 Approx. 1,200 Approx. 1,800 For DZ-MV780A Recording quality FINE NORM ECO Capacity 16 MB Approx. 27 Approx. 36 Approx. 54 32 MB Approx. 58 Approx. 76 64 MB Approx. 120 Approx. 160 128MB Approx. 240 Approx. 320 Approx. 480 256 MB Approx. 480 Approx. 640 Approx. 960 512 MB Approx. 960 Approx. 1,280 Approx. 1,920 1 GB Approx. 1,800 Approx. 2,400 Approx. 3,600 Approx. 116 Approx. 240 For DZ-MV730A Recording quality FINE NORM ECO Capacity 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128MB Approx. 960 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Approx. 7,500 Approx. 15,000 Approx. 30,000 Approx. 108 Approx. 232 Approx. 480 Approx. 216 Approx. 464 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,840 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,840 Approx. 7,680 Approx. 432 Approx. 928 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,840 Approx. 7,680 Approx. 15,360 (The numbers of recordable stills above are only for reference) Note: · Cards used on other devices can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. · No movie or music data recorded on card can be checked, viewed or heard on this DVD video camera/recorder. In addition, no such a data file can be displayed on this DVD video camera/recorder. · Use the remaining display function to check the remaining free space on disc before use. See "VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY)" on page 133. · Some still data recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder may not be playable on another device. 29 English SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS The pixel size of stills (JPEG) that can be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is as follows: Setting Model Camera input DZ-GX20A DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A 1,600 × 1,200 pixels 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels External input 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels The following table shows the file size and quality of one still (JPEG) recorded on card: File size Quality DZ-GX20A FINE NORM ECO Approx. 1,024 KB Approx. 768 KB Approx. 512 KB DZ-MV780A Approx. 512 KB Approx. 384 KB Approx. 256 KB DZ-MV730A Approx. 128 KB Approx. 64 KB Approx. 32 KB When image quality is prioritized Standard quality When number of stills is prioritized (quality will be slightly inferior) Application Although still images are recorded on DVD-RAM disc only in the FINE mode, the quality mode can be chosen when recording stills on card. (p. 94) The file size of a photo recorded on DVD-RAM disc in "N" status is equal to or larger than that recorded on card using the FINE quality in "P". * JPEG: Joint Photographic Experts Group. JPEG is one of the photo image compression standards. It is widely used in digital still cameras since JPEG files can be used on ordinary PC. When this DVD video camera/recorder records on DVDRAM disc in "N" status, a JPEG photo will be recorded, along with a photo that conforms to the DVD video recording (DVD-VR) format which is used to be output to TV (see "Terminology", p. 155). Only JPEG photos will be recorded on SD memory card. Note: · No still can be recorded on DVD-R disc. · Since the file size is restricted in all quality modes when recording photos on card (P), the quality of photos on card may be inferior to those recorded on DVD-RAM disc (N). English 30 Setups This section explains preparations for recording ­ setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. 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 length of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is stable when you press the REC button with your thumb. Note: Do not adjust the hand strap while holding the DVD video camera/recorder: Doing this could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to fall and be damaged. Caution: Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by holding the viewfinder or LCD monitor: If the viewfinder or LCD monitor comes off, the DVD video camera/recorder will fall. 31 English ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to pass through the 2 slots. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments. ATTACHING LENS CAP 1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap.