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DVD-RAM DVD-RW
DVD-R +RW
DZ-GX5100SW/DZ-GX5060SW
DZ-GX5100SW DZ-GX5060SW
Instruction manual
To obtain the best performance and ensure years of
trouble-free use, please read this entire instruction
manual.
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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. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC Identifications of caution marks adapter/charger h
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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 Do not us
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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 whe
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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: •
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English 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/r
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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 th
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English 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, r
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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 so that
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English 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 button” will be used in this text. ● , , , , and marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer
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Table of Contents Important Information .........................................2 Setting Date and Time..................................... 32 For Your Safety ..................................................2 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME ..............................................32 Precautions ........................................................2 Initial Settings.................................................. 33 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...........3 SWITCHING OPE
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English USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO STABILISER (EIS)............................................ 59 CARD (COPY) ..................................................84 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) ..............85 MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM)................ 59 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING (SELECT) .........................................................86 RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) .....................
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TOC Viewing on TV Screen....................................105 CONNECTING TO A TV....................................105 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ...............................106 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player ................107 PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISC...........................................107 PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/DVD-R/ +RW DISC ......................................................107 Recording (Dubbing) Images .........................108 RECORDING (DUBBING)
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English Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP07PW): AC adapter/charger DC power cord: Portable power supply for this DVD video (model DZ-ACS3 (SW)): When powering the DVD video camera/ camera/recorder. Charge it before use. Used to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. this cord to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. M
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Names of Parts 6 5 12 3 4 7 8 9 10 (Inside the cover) 1 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 20) 6 Zoom lever (p. 50, 52, 68) To adjust the zoom or volume. 2 Stereo microphone 7PC connection terminal (TO PC) (p. 116) Take care that the microphone is not blocked by a hand, etc., during recording. 8 AV input/output jack (for DZ-GX5100SW only) 3Recording indicator (p. 34) AV output jack The red indicator will light during recording. (for DZ-GX5060SW only) (p. 105, 108, 110) 4 Infrared receiver
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English 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 11 Viewfinder (p. 31) 17 Disc insertion block (p. 37) 12 Dioptre control (p. 31) 18 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 27) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the Press this button when removing the battery. viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 19 Battery attachment platform (p. 27) 13 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 42) To switch the sleep/restart status between 20 Record button (REC) (p. 40) ON and OFF. 21 LOCK switch (p. 40) 14 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 6,
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24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 24 FULL AUTO button (p. 55) 34 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 6, 41) To switch the DVD video camera /recorder 35 QUICK MENU button (p. 48) to full automatic. To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 25 FOCUS button (p. 52) To switch between manual focus and auto- 36 FINALIZE button (p. 101) focus. Press this button to finalise the recorded DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. 26 MENU button (p. 32, 48, 79) Press this button to display th
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English 41 REC PHOTO DISPLAY 48 42 DIGITAL ZOOM MENU ZOOM 43 49 50 SELECT 44 51 52 45 53 DELETE 54 46 55 DISC 56 NAVIGATION 47 41 PHOTO button (p. 41) 49 ZOOM T button (p. 50) 42 REC button (p. 40) 50 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 50) 43 MENU button (p. 32, 48, 79) 51 ZOOM W button (p. 50) 44 SELECT button (p. 74) 52 Reverse skip button (p. 71) 45 Reverse search button (p. 70) 53 Forward search button (p. 70) 46 DELETE button (p. 78) 54 Play/pause button (p. 69) 47 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 66) 55 St
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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 34 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
