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DZ-MV270A Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
DZ-MV270A
HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HITACHI CANADA LTD.
HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION
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QR34402 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2002
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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 (DZ-ACE1). The
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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 harmfu
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abcdfevcdsz mitoniikikata key to chise kawaii koneko namemekogaikiteita momogatoiredemizubitashi IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/recorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully be
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Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be 13 SERVICE located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video product light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power 17 yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to quali- extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or ap- fi
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER 1. Save these Instructions - This page contains important safety 10. An extension cable should not be used unless absolutely nec- and operating instructions for AC Adapter Model DZ-ACE1. essary. 2. Before using AC Adapter, read all instructions and cautionary Use of improper extension cable could result in a risk of fire markings on (1) AC Adapter, (2) battery and (3) product using and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make battery. sur
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Read This First To guide you, we’ve included following six chapters. • The section on “Setups” explains how to set up We want this manual to be as helpful as possible, the DVD video camera/recorder, battery pack, so it includes two easy ways to find the informa- tion you need: and set the date/time. • The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the • A quick index for the information you use most basic operation of this DVD video camera/re- often (this page). corder – recording of movies and stil
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Table of Contents Important Information ..................................... 2 Basic Techniques For Your Safety ................................................. 2 Basic Handling of DVD video camera/ Precautions ....................................................... 2 recorder ........................................................... 40 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................ 4 Turning DVD Video Camera/ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Recorder On .....................................
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Disc Navigation Connecting to Other Devices Before Using Disc Navigation ....................... 66 Viewing on TV Screen.................................... 90 Structure of Data Recorded On This DVD Connecting to a TV .................................... 90 Video Camera/Recorder ............................. 66 Viewing on TV Screen ................................ 91 Using Disc Navigation ................................... 67 Recording Image from Other AV Devices .... 92 Functions Available wit
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About This Manual Photographs in this manual: Photographs taken using digital still camera are used for explanation of images that appear in the view- finder or on the LCD screen in this manual. Understand that they look different from those you will actually view in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. About joystick: Operation Notation in this manual You can tilt it up, down, to left or right, or press its center: The way you move it will determine the results. Normally, move the joyst
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Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14(R)): Ac adapter (model DZ-ACE1): Power cable: Portable power supply for this DVD Connect this device to the DVD Connect between household AC video camera/recorder. Charge it video camera/recorder to power it outlet and AC adapter. before use. from AC outlet. Infrared remote control 2 “AA” batteries: AV input/output cable: (model DZ-RM2W): Used when viewing the picture To power t
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Names of Parts 12 3 4 56 789 !"#$% 1 Optical 12x zoom lens (p. 47) 9 Stereo microphone (p. 42) 2 Lens hood (p. 48) ! 3.5" type liquid crystal display (inside) (p. 40) 3 Accessory shoe (p. 43) Slide the cover to remove it, and " OPEN button (p. 40) then attach the optional video flash, Press this button and hold it while etc., here. (See the instruction opening the liquid crystal display manual of device to be attached for (LCD). details.) # Stop/cancel button (p. 16, 44) 4 Disc guide (p. 37) To
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&() ~ + , - TO PC A / V (Inside the cover) ./: ;<> = & AV input/output jack (p. 90) ; Record button (REC) (p. 42) ( PC connection terminal (TO PC) < Power switch (p. 42, 43) (p. 96) PHOTO :To record still images ) External microphone jack (p. 42) VIDEO : To record a movie ~ Viewfinder (p. 41) POWER OFF : To turn off the DVD video camera/re- + DISC EJECT button (p. 37) corder Press down this button to open the Press the red button at the center of disc guide. power switch and turn it only when ,
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?@ [ \ SELECT MENU DISC NAVIGATION DISPLAY LCD VOL. BRIGHT EXPOSURE FOCUS RESET ]^_{ | } ? Speaker (p. 44) ^ LCD BRIGHT button (p. 41) The sound accompanying a movie Press this button to start LCD being played back will be heard screen brightness adjustment. from here. _ EXPOSURE button (p. 50) @ Screen display button (DISPLAY) Press this button to adjust the ex- (p. 52) posure. Press this button to display the de- { FOCUS button (p. 49) tails of image being played back or To switch between manu
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DISPLAY REC V 5 DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM 6 0 7 SELECT 8 DISC NAVIGATION 9 MENU 1 ! 2 " DELETE 3 # 4 $ DZ-RM2W V DISPLAY button (p. 52) 6 ZOOM T button (p. 47) 0 DIG. ZOOM button (p. 57) 7 ZOOM W button (p. 47) 1 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 69) 8 SELECT button (p. 70) 2 REVERSE SEARCH button (p. 45) 9 REVERSE SKIP button (p. 44) 3 STOP button (p. 16, 44) ! MENU button (p. 54, 71) 4 FORWARD SKIP button (p. 44) " PLAY/PAUSE button (p. 44) 5 REC button (p. 42) # FORWARD SEARCH button (p. 45) $ DELETE button
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Viewing Demonstration This DVD video camera/recorder has versatile functions, including special effects. Before using the DVD video camera/recorder, view the demonstration to see what it can do. Referring to step 2 on page 31, connect the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter and power cable to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet. Press the MENU button. Use the joystick to choose “Start”, and then 1 3 press the button. Joystick MENU button The demonstration will start: View it in
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Features of DVD video camera/recorder Versatile Functions Available This DVD video camera/recorder has numerous useful functions. However, the functions that can be used will vary depending on whether DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc is used. Use the functions, following the table below: Camera Functions: Disc Navigation Functions: Disc used Disc used Reference Reference Function Function page page DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-R Program AE \ \ 54 Switch \ X 75 White Bal. \ \ 55 Play \ X 75 EIS \ \ 56 Create \
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Recording on Disc You can use both 8 cm DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs In addition, simply loading a DVD-RAM disc into a on this DVD video camera/recorder for recording. PC equipped with DVD-RAM drive and DVD video The recorded video and audio will be stored on an recording software compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM 8 cm DVD-RAM disc or 8 cm DVD-R disc. allows you to easily view the recorded disc. Using disc allows you to record without You can finalize a recorded DVD-R disc on this overwriting previous rec
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Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with Do not subject the DVD video camera/ care: recorder to impact: • This DVD video camera/recorder is a precision • The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with any force, hit it, or machine: Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object or allow it to fall. puncture it with a sharp object. • If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in the • Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder on a tri
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Do not use the DVD video camera/ Be careful of moisture condensation: recorder near TV or radio: • When you move the DVD video camera/re- corder between places where the difference in • This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen, or interference could enter radio broad- temperatures is great, such as entering a lodge from a ski slope, or going out of a cooled room casts. or vehicle, condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the Do not use the DVD video
