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DZ-GX5080A
DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R +RW
DZ-GX5020A/DZ-GX5000A
DZ-GX5080A DZ-GX5020A DZ-GX5000A
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English 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/ CHARG
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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 har
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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 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 D
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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 us
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English 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 magne
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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 ACCESS/PC blinking to show that data is being written to disc or card, indicator 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
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English 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
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CLEANING Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. ●Cleaning LCD screen and camera ●Do not use benzene or thinner to lens clean DVD video camera/recorder case Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use The coating of case could peel off or the case force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing could deteriorate. Wipe off dirt on the case with such could cause a defect in the screen, result in
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English DISC CLEANING Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean from inner in the figure. Do not wipe the disc with force: to outer edges in axial Doing so could cause scratches. direction. 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
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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/EXIT 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. ● 1, <, >, 2, / and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer to
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English Table of Contents Important Information......................................... 2 Initial Settings ..................................................32 For Your Safety.................................................. 2 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP)..............................................................32 Precautions........................................................ 2 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4 OFF AUTOMATICAL
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RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE Program........................................................... 87 MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) ................ 59 WHAT IS “PROGRAM”?......................................87 REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF (MIC.FILTER) ................................................... 59 SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT) .............................87 Setting Up Record Functions ...........................60 PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) .........
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English TOC Recording (Dubbing) Images......................... 107 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES............................................ 107 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX5080A) Software Provided ......................................... 108 Requirements of available PC ....................... 109 Installing Software ......................................... 110 Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable........................................................... 113 USING DISC
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Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP07PW): AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3): DC power cord: Portable power supply for this DVD video Used to power the DVD video camera/ When powering the DVD video camera/ camera/recorder. Charge it before use. recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. recorder from household AC outlet, use this cord to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. Power cable: A
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English Names of Parts 6 5 12 3 4 7 8 9 (Inside the cover) 1 LED light (for DZ-GX5080A only) (p. 42) 6 Zoom lever (p. 50, 52, 67) To adjust the zoom or volume. 2 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 20) 7 PC connection terminal (TO PC) (for DZ- 3 Stereo microphone GX5080A only) (p. 113) Take care that the microphone is not blocked by a hand, etc., during recording. 8 AV output jack (p. 104, 107) 4 Recording indicator (p. 33) 9 Wide-screen color liquid crystal display The red indicator will ligh
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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 10 Viewfinder (p. 30) 17 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 26) Press this button when removing the battery. 11 Diopter control (p. 30) 18 Battery attachment platform (p. 26) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 19 Record button (REC) (p. 39) 12 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 41) To switch the sleep/restart status between 20 LOCK switch (p. 39) ON and OFF. It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to L (to the upper po
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English 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 23 FULL AUTO (p. 55) 32 DISPLAY (Screen display) button(p. 43, 72) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to Press this button to display the details of full automatic. image being played back or camera setting status, or switch the display off. 24 FOCUS button (p. 52) 33 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 7, 40) To switch between manual focus and auto- focus. 34 QUICK MENU buttons (p. 48) 25 MENU button (p. 48, 78) To display only the functi
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Setups This section explains preparations for recording – setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Demonstration Function This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a demonstration function. The default at purchase time is “Auto”, which will automatically start the demonstration approx. three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on. Refer to “CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION” on page 33 if you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting
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English ATTACHING LENS CAP 1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap. Shorter end 2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder. Longer end 3 Push the both sides of cap inward and attach it over the lens. Push and fit Note: Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect the lens. When recording, attach the lens cap to the hand strap by hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for
