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DZ-HS903A
Instruction Manual
DZ-HS803A
DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 1 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM
Instruction Manual
(English)
DZ-HS903A
Introduction
DZ-HS803A
HDD/DVD/Cards
Battery Pack
Let’s Get Started
Recording — Viewing
Various Recording
Techniques
DZ-HS903A
Dubbing on DVD
Editing
Viewing on the
Other Devices
Connecting to
DZ-HS803A Your PC
Additional
Information
Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi Camcorder.
QUICK GUIDE
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DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 2 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the camcorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camcorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: DANGER OF EXPLOSION
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DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 3 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM 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 t
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DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 4 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including a
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DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 5 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM Table of Contents Important Information ............................ 2 Recording 40 For Your Safety ...................................... 2 Recording Movies .............................................. 40 Precautions.............................................. 2 Using the Quick Start function ..................... 41 IMPORTANT SAFETY Information Display During Recording ........ 42 INSTRUCTIONS ............
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DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 6 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM Using the Flash .................................................. 72 Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit – Combine) 105 Turning Off the Recording Indicator Beneath the Adding Special Effects (Edit –Fade) ............... 106 Lens .............................................................. 74 Skipping Scenes (Effect – Skip)..................... 107 Changing the Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode) ... 75 Changing Thumbnail
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DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 7 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM Connecting to Your PC 125 Software installation ................................... 128 Preparation before importing images.......... 130 Connecting the camcorder to your PC using the provided USB cable............................... 130 How to remove/replace a DVD or remove a card during the connection ............................ 132 Using a PC’s DVD drive to read a DVD recorded on the camcorder ............
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Introduction DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 8 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM Introduction This camcorder makes all of the following possible! Record movies and stills with this one device! Stills Movies Various media HDD DVD SD card After recording View on large screen by hooking up the camcorder to a TV! View on the TV AV Cable S Cable View on the LCD monitor After Watching Store the recordings! Create a gift disc! Select a disc easily! Dubbing Menu New All Date Select Dub
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Introduction DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 9 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM Choosing a disc to suit your purpose Do you want to delete/edit images Do you want to play the disc using this camcorder? on a DVD player/recorder? Do you want to reuse the disc? NO YES One-time Re-recordable Re-recordable recording DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RAM +RW DVD-R (VR mode) (VF mode) Playable on devices that are Playable on most other DVD compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM players/recorders once they ar
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Introduction DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 10 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM About media descriptions The camcorder functions available vary depending on the media (HDD/DVD/ Card) used. Refer to the icon headings shown below to determine whether the function explained complies with the media in use. RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R CARD HDD +RW Collective Icon Media term HDD Built-in hard disk drive (HDD) DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD DVD-RW (VF (Video) mode) DVD-R +RW SD memory car
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Introduction DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 11 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM Before Using the Product - Be sure to read this information - Conduct test recording. � Before recording important shots, always conduct test recording to confirm that images are normally recorded. Recording surface � Single-sided disc: unlabeled side. � Double-sided disc: both sides. Single-sided disc Double-sided disc Labeled side Recording side Recording side Recording side How to hold a disc Fo
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Introduction DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 12 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM Using DVD with other equipment � We cannot guarantee that playback is possible on all types of recorders/players. � Playback may not be possible depending on the model of the playback device or recording status of the disc. � When a DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded with this camcorder is used on another device, always finalize the disc (p.120) using the camcorder in advance. Hitachi will not compensate for
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Introduction DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 13 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM Checking Provided Accessories Make sure the following accessories are included in the package. Battery pack (DZ-BP14S) AC adapter/charger DC power cord Portable power supply for your (DZ-ACS3) To power the camcorder from new Hitachi Camcorder. Be Use to power the camcorder an AC outlet, use this cord to sure to fully charge the battery from an AC power outlet, and connect the AC adapter/ before us
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Introduction DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 14 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM Names of Parts Power switch side Lock switch (p.22) QUICK START button (p.41) When the power switch is set to ACCESS/PC indicator (p.11) “HDD”, set the LOCK switch to the PHOTO/SELECT button upper position to prevent (p.27, 47) accidentally moving the power DISC EJECT switch (p.25) switch to “DVD”. Disc compartment (p.25) When the power switch is set to Battery platform (p.21) “DVD”, the LOCK s
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Introduction DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 15 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM LCD monitor side (when the LCD monitor is opened 90°), and bottom Bottom DISPLAY button (Disc Navigation) button (p.42, 48-49, 52) (p.28) CARD ACCESS indicator MENU button (p.23) Tripod receptacle DUBBING button (p.82) Used to attach the camcorder to a C (stop/exit) button (p.47) tripod. f/e/d/c (cursor)/ Card slot (p.27) A (confirmation) buttons QUICK MENU button (p.57) Used to choose scenes (m
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Introduction DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 16 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM Lens side Inside the cover USB terminal (p.131) Light receiving sensor A/V terminal (p.115) Used to control flash amount. Stereo microphone Do not block the light receiving sensor with your hand when Do not block the microphone with recording still pictures. your hand during recording. Flash (p.72) Remote control receiver Optical 10x zoom lens (p.62) Recording indicator (p.40) Zoom lever/volume (
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Introduction DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 17 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM Remote control REC PHOTO DISPLAY DIGITAL ZOOM MENU ZOOM SELECT DELETE DISC NAVIGATION DISPLAY button (p.42) PHOTO button (p.27) ZOOM T button (p.62) REC button (p.24) DIGITAL ZOOM button (p.62) MENU button (p.23) ZOOM W button (p.62) SELECT button (p.47) f (reverse skip) button (p.54) d (reverse search) button (p.54) c (forward search) button DELETE button (p.102) (p.54) DISC NAVIGATION button Con
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Introduction DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 18 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM Warning BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE, OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. Note Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Adjusting the hand strap Fasten the hand strap according to the procedure in the diagram. Flip the cover. Flip the belt
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Introduction DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 19 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM How to Open and Use the LCD Monitor You can use the LCD monitor as follows. Recording high To record yourself places above your (p.20) Basic posture line of sight Hold the camcorder with both hands and tuck your elbows to your chest or sides, and move the camcorder at a gentle pace. This will allow you to record effectively without blurring. Effortlessly record small children or pets at th
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Introduction DZ-HS903-803-US-Ea_IM_v01d05n02.p.book Page 20 Friday, September 12, 2008 8:22 PM About the LCD monitor display when recording yourself (the lens and LCD monitor are facing you) • The LCD monitor displays a mirror image of the subject. • The remaining battery charge indicator will only appear when battery power is almost gone. The battery charge indicator flashes red in this case. • A warning message will not be displayed (p.148). You can confirm the warning message by rotati
