DZ-HS303E - Surveillance Camera HITACHI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DZ-HS303E HITACHI

DZ-HS303E(UK)/DZ-HS301E(UK)/DZ-HS300E(UK)

DZ-HS303E DZ-HS301E DZ-HS300E

Instruction manual

To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely.

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Bedienungsanleitung

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

adapter/charger have the following caution marks.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

Precautions

WARNING: Many television programmes and

films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances,

copy-right law may apply to private in-home videotaping of copyrighted materials.

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 units. This unless not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the

indicate a fault as the E2D panel stretches the limits of current technology.

WARNING: To prevent risk of injury or damage

to your DVD video camera/recorder and the AC

adapter/charger, use only the DZ-BP14S/DZ-

BP0/PW/DZ-BP14SW/DZ-BP/SW battery and

ACS3 (E) AC adapter/charger.

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.

Information for users applicable in European Union countries

This symbol on the product or on its packaging means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of life separately from your household wastes. There are separate collection systems for recycling in EU. For more information, please contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product.

Important for United Kingdom

(for DZ-HS303E (UK) / DZ-HS301E (UK)/DZ-HS300E (UK))

The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are available from your dealer.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, ensure that you dispose of it immediately, having first removed the fuse, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue= Neutral, Brown= Live

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK.

The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter I, or coloured BROWN or RED. On no account connect either of these wires to the terminal marked E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.

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 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, sleeves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Protect the mains load from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11 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.
12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as mains load 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.
14 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids.

Cautions on HDD

Save the data recorded on HDD:

• To back up the data recorded on HDD, save it on a DVD. It is also recommended that you use this DVD video camera/recorder to dub the data. You can also use a PC to save the data on a DVD.

- It is recommended that you periodically save your recordings.

Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to any vibrations or impact:

• This could result in the HDD not being recognised or recording, playback or dubbing to become impossible.
• Do not subject this DVD video camera/recorder to any vibrations or impact especially during recording, playback or dubbing, or while the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking.
• If vibrations to this DVD video camera/recorder are repeated, or the drop status of DVD video camera/recorder is detected (see page 69), recording, playback or dubbing will stop to protect the HDD in this DVD video camera/recorder.

Carefully check the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder:

- If the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder is too high or too low, normal recording or playback may not be possible.

- If the power switch is set to "HDD" with the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder too high or too low, message "The temperature of HDD is outside the operating temperature range. Turn off power." may appear to protect the HDD. Even if this happens, setting the power switch to "DVD" may allow you to use the DVD video camera/recorder with a DVD, so it is recommended that you carry a spare DVD even if you intend to record on the HDD.

This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used at high altitude:

- Note that the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used in a place where the atmospheric pressure is low, such as 3,000 meters or more above sea-level.

Do not place this DVD video camera/recorder near a magnet or magnetic field:

- If you so, recording, playback or dubbing may not be possible.

Please note in advance that Hitachi will not accept any liability or make compensation for loss of data, or direct or indirect damage when recording or playback is not performed normally due to a fault in this DVD video camera/recorder. This also applies to repairs on this DVD video camera/recorder (including repair of components other than HDD).

Cautions When Using

• 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.

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 coloured 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/changer could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects.

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:

- If the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder is too high or too low, normal recording/playback may not be possible.

• 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 30°C).

- Do not leave the DVD video camera/recunder 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 a radio

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 petrol 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 for DVD, 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.

Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner:

- Cleaning the DVD 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.

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 ludge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle – condensation (vapour 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

The ACCESS/PC indicator will light for a while after recording is finished. While it is lit, do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to any vibration or impact, and do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger.

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 13)

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:

- Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 30).

- 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.

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 mouldy, 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 the IIDD 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.

Copyright:

- Data recorded on the HDD/disc/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.

CLEANING

Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder.

●Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens

Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in the screen, result in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor.

- If dust adheres to the viewfinder lens, remove it using a cotton swab, etc.

Do not rub the lens with force: Doing so could scratch the lens.

●Cleaning DVD Video Camera/Recorder Case

Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case hard with any foreign object, such as grit, adhering to it, and do not use rough fabrics to clean the case: Doing so could scratch it.

Use soft cloth, etc. to gently wipe dirt off the case.

●Do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD video camera/recorder case

The coating of case could peel off or the case could deteriorate. Wipe off dirt on the case with a soft cloth which has been completely wrung out. When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use.

HANDLING DISCS

●Using discs

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 shop of

playback image

– Sound interrupted during

playback, or abnormal

sound

- Blue thumbnail

display* (Fig. 1)

- Disc cannot correctly

he recognised

De recognised

- Disc cannot be

initialised

- Delay between video

and audio

Black noise

Fig. 1

- When recording images, the DVD video camera/ recorder may avoid the portions of disc where recording is not possible due to dust, scratches, etc. [It will pause ●II at

such a portion and

automatically restart

recording (● REC).

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

(Recording one scene may produce multiple thumbnails.)

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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.

NOTE WHEN TRANSFERRING OR DISCARDING DISCS AND SD MEMORY CARDS:

• The "Format" function on this DVD video camera/recorder will only change the file control information: It will not completely delete the data in the built-in hard disk; your personal data could leak out. To prevent the data from leaking out, execute complete deletion of HDD (see p. 107).
• "Formatting" or "deletion" using the functions of DVD video camera/recorder or PC will change only the file control information; It will not completely delete the data on disc or memory card.
• When transferring or discarding a disc or memory card, it is recommended that you physically destroy it or use deletion exclusive software (generally available) to completely delete the data on it. It is user's responsibility to control the data on disc and memory card.
• Hitachi will not accept any responsibility for leaking of personal data.

Read This First

To guide you, we have included following five 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 and playback of recorded images.
• The section on "Disc Navigation" explains editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when dubbing from HDD to disc, finalising a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW and initialising a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW.
• 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, 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.
* A detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly (see pages 15–17).

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....27 Recording Movie....44

Playing Back 73

Functions Available with Disc Navigation..... 80

Dubbing on DVD 83 Connecting to a TV 112

Connecting to PC....116

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.

● IAX, DAX, RWVH, HWVF, IT, THD and CARD marks beside headings

Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with HDD/disc/card used. Refer to the marks at right above each function to identify whether the HDD/disc/card is compatible with the function. Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the HDD/disc card you use.

●Illustrations in this manual

Although the external appearances of DZ-IIS303E / IIS301E / IIS300E are different, the method of operating these models is identical.

The illustrations of DZ-HS303E are used for the explanation in this text.

●This instruction manual shows six DVD video camera/recorder models - DZ-HS303E, DZ-HS301F, DZ-HS300F, DZ-HS303F (UK), DZ-HS301F(UK) and DZ-HS300F(UK).

The DZ-IIS303E and DZ-IIS303E (UK) functions and specifications are referred to as "DZ-IIS303E".

The DZ-HS301E and DZ-HS301E (UK) functions and specifications are referred to as "DZ-HS301E".

The DZ-HS300E and DZ-HS300F(UK) functions and specifications are referred to as "DZ-HS300E".

No model names are mentioned for functions and specifications common to all models; if there are any differences between models, the model names are specified.

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. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

IBM ^® and PC/AI ^® are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Manufactured under licence 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.

Introduction

● Recording is possible on both HDD and DVD: In FINE mode, recording for up to 3 hours is possible on HDD; up to 30 minutes on DVD. (p. 44, 154)

● Dubbing to an 8 cm DVD can be performed on this DVD video camera/recorder using only one button: Simple dubbing without a DVD recorder or PC(p. 83)

●You can capture photos from videos. (p. 75)

You can record an image displayed during playback of video as a photo on a card.

● You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (p. 44, 74)

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.

●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (p. 73)

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. 98)

You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (Play List)

To edit the scenes recorded on the HDD, use the dubbing function to easily create a DVD from the

edited original movie. If you edit the scenes recorded on a disc, you can play back the edited original movie and easily dub it on another DVD recorder or VCR.

●Create original DVDs on PC (p. 116)

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.

Table of Contents

Important Information 2

For Your Safety 2

Precautions 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......5

Cautions on HDD 6

Cautions When Using 6

Cautions When Storing 10

Suggestions and Restrictions....10

CLEANING 11

HANDLING DISCS 11

DISC CLEANING....12

NOTE WHEN TRANSFERRING OR DISCARDING DISCS AND SD MEMORY CARDS: 12

Read This First....12

About This Manual 13

Introduction 14

Table of Contents....15

Checking Provided Accessories....18

Names of Paris 19

Setups

Demonstration Function 23

Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder ..23

HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER.. 23

ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP....23

ATTACHING LENS CAP 24

INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 24

CONTROLS 24 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE

CONTROL 25

HDD/DVD/Cards 26

HDD. Disca 27

INFORMATION ON DVD-R....27

NOTES ON FINALISATION: 27

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED

ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDED.28 AVAILABLE CARDS 38

CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD 28

Preparations for Power Supply 29

USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH

AC ADAPTER/CHARGER....29

Setting Up the Battery 30

CHARGING BATTERY....30

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO

CAMERA RECORDER....31

REMOVING BATTERY....31

Setting Date and Time.... 36

CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND

TIME 36

Initial Settings.... 37

SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF

(BEEP) 37

ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN

VIEWFINDER 40

Inserting and Removing Disc 41

Inserting and Removing Card.... 43

Basic Techniques

Recording Movie 44

Recording Stills 45

Swift Restart of Recording (SLEEP/RESTART

utton)....46

On-Screen Information.... 47

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

RECORDING 47 Checking Flow of Many 50

Checking Flow of Menu.... 52

Zooming 54

MACRO RECORDING ....54

RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER

MANually Focusing Subject 56

FOCUSING SURING RECORDING 50

FOODGING DURING RECORDING....50

Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure) 58

(Exposure) 50

Compensating for Backlight 58

Using Full Auto Function 59

Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303E only)..... 60

Setting Up Camera Functions 61

USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILISER (EIS)....64

RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) 64

REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC FILTER) 64

Setting Up Record Functions....65

SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE). BS SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE

(16.9 MODE).... 66 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE

(QUALITY)....68 SELF-TIMER....68

SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) 69

DROP DETECTION (HDD PROTECTION)...... 69

Using External Microphone 70

Disc Navigation

Using Disc Navigation....71

STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION 71

PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN....73

ADJUSTING VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK.....73

FLATING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE 74

DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE....74 CAPTURING PHOTO....75

SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE....75

FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE 75

SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE....76 PLAYING BACK STILLS....76

PLAYING BACK STILLS .... 76 JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) ..... 77

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK 78

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES....79

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER....79

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION....80

UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU 81

Dubbing on DVD....83

DUBBING ALL SCENES RECORDED ON HDD (DUBBING ALL) 83

SELECTING SCENES RECORDED ON HDD AND DURBING THEM

(SCENE SELECT DUBBING) 84

Scana....85

DELETING SCENES (EDIT - DELETE) ...... 85 DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE) ...... 66

CONTINUING MULTIPLE SCREENS/EDIT

PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT - SKIP) 89

CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT - THUMBNAIL) 90

COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM TO CARD

(COPY) 91 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) 92

SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) 93

DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL) 94

gramme 95

WHAT IS "PROGRAMME"? 95 SWITCHING TO THUMBNALL DISPLAY OF

SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIC DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT) 95

PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME (PLAY)....95 CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAMME (TITLE)....95

CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAMME (TITLE) ..96 y List 98

WHAT IS "PLAY LIST"?......98

CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)....98 SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST

(SELECT) 99 PLAYING BACK & PLAY LIST/PLAY) 99

PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)....59 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST) 100 DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST) 101

ADDING SCENES USING SUBMEND FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)....101

DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) 102

SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) 100

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....102 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) ...103

CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE).....104

DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)....104 To....105

MOVING TO BEGINNING (END) OF HDD/DVD/CARD

CARD....105 D/DVD/Card Management....105

INITIALISING HDD/DVD/CARD....105 PROTECTION....106

VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC

OR CARD (CAPACITY)....106 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF HDD:

DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.) 107

DELETING DATA ON HDD (FULL FORMAT)...107

FINALISING DVD-HW/DVD-R-HW (FINALIZE DVD) 108

ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALISED DVD-RW (VF-MODEV+RW

(UNFINALIZE DVD).... 109

Others 110

SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF

Viewing on TV Screen....112

CONNECTING TO A TV....112

VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ....113 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player ....114

PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW

(VR-MODE) 114

- FLATING BACK DVD-HW (VF-MODE) DVD-HW +RW 114

Recording (Dubbing) Images On Other

Video Devices....115

Connecting to PC

Software Provided....116

Requirements of available PC....117

Installing Software....118

Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable..121

USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT INTO PC.. 123

BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION

(UNPLOGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE) CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH 124

Using Software....125

[When using Windows]

USING IMAGEMIXER 3 125

VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON HDD/DISC

USING PC 125

CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES

RECORDED ON HDD/DISC 127

[When using Macintosh] USING BIXF VRF BPO

USING FIXE VHP BROWSEH EX AND IMAGEMIYER VCD/DVD2 130

IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DVD-

RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R INTO PC TO CREATE A

DVD-VIDEO (DVD-RW/DVD-R) 130

Viewing Images recorded on Disc using PC ..133

Uninstalling Software 134

Please contact the following for inquiries on

provided CD-ROM 134

Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/

recorder to PC 135

Subsidiary Information

Introduction to Optional Accessories....136

CAMERA ACCESSORIES 136

POWER SUPPLY 136

Trouble Messages....137

Troubleshooting 144

System Reset....151

Major Specifications 152

Be sure to read the following before opening the

package of CD-ROM 158

Checking Provided Accessories

Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package:

Battery (model DZ-BP145):For DZ-HS300E only.Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/reorder. Charge it before use.	Battery (model DZ-BP67PW):For DZ-HS301E-HS300E only. Pottable power supply for this DVD video camera/ recorder. Charge it before use.	AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3 (EI):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 card to connect the DVD video camera/reorder and AC adapter/charger	Melns lead:Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/chargerfor DZ-HS300E,DZ-HS301E and DZ-HS300E	for DZ-HS300E (UK), DZ-HS301E (UK)and DZ-HS300E(UK)
Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM4W):For DZ-HS300E-HS301E only.Use to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance.	Lithium battery (model CR2032):For DZ-HS300E-HS301E onlyTo power the remote control.WARNING: Keep this battery only from children. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.	AWS output cable:Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recounter on TV screen, or output video to another video device.
Shoulder strap:Attach to the DVD video camera/reorder to hang it from shoulder.	Lens cap and lens cap string:Attach the lens cap when not recording, to protect the lens.	Software CD-ROM:Use this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD video camera/reorder to PC.
PC connection cable:Use this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/reorder to PC.	Disc cleaning cloth:Always use this to clean discs.

Names of Parts

2 3 4 5 6 11 12 13 (Inside the cover) 7 8 9 10 MOVE MASTER 3 MEGA HYDROIC BVDHOD 14

1 Flash (for DZ-HS303E only) (p. 60)

2 Light receiving sensor

(for DZ-HS303E 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.

3 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 24)

4 Stereo microphone

Take care that the microphone is not blocked by a hand, etc., during recording.

5 Recording indicator (p. 38, 44, 68)

The red indicator will light during recording.

6 Infrared receiver

(for DZ-HS303E/HS301E) (p. 25)

When the remote control is used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal.

7 Optical 10x zoom lens

8 Lens hood (for DZ-HS303E/HS300E only)

(p. 55)

Always remove this lens hood when using the optional tele-conversion or wide-conversion lens.

9 Zoom lever (p. 54, 56, 73)

To adjust the zoom or volume.

10 Accessory shoe (for DZ-HS303E only)

(p. 60)

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. 121)

12 AV output jack (p. 112, 115)

13 External microphone Jack (for DZ-HS303E/HS301E only) (p. 70)

14 Wide-screen colour liquid crystal display (inside) (p. 35)

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 DVCHDD 22 23 24 26 27 25

15 Viewfinder (p. 35)

16 Dioptre control (p. 35)

To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)

17 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 46)

To switch the sleep/restart status between ON and OFF.

18 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 9, 44)

Will blink or light when the HDD/DVD is accessed (write or read), or the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to a PC.

19 PHOTO/SELECT button (p. 45, 79, 93)

20 DISC EJECT button (p. 41)

Press down and release this button to open the cover of DVD insertion block.

21 DVD insertion block (p. 41)

22 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 31)

Press this button when removing the battery.

23 Battery attachment platform (p. 31)

24 Record button (REC) (p. 44)

25 LOCK switch (p. 44)

It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to ☑ (to the upper position) to prevent the power switch in the "HDD" position from accidentally moving to "DVD".

26 Power switch (p. 34)

27 Hand strap (p. 23)

3129 30 32 33 3428 MOVIE MASTER MEGA 35 4137 38 39 40 42 43 44

28 FULL AUTO button (p. 59)

To switch the DVD video camera /recorder to full automatic

29 FOCUS button (p. 56)

To switch between manual focus and auto-focus.

30 MENU button (p. 36, 52, 86)

Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation.

31 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 71)

32 DUBBING button (p. 83)

33 STOP/EXIT button (p. 13, 52, 74)

To end playback or cancel setting of menu,

34 EXPOSURE button (p. 58)

Press this button to adjust the exposure.

35 Speaker (p. 73)

36 RESET button (p. 151)

To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory).

37 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 47, 78)

Press this button to display the details of image being played back or camera setting status, or switch the display off.

38 CARD ACCESS Indicator (p. 9, 45)

39 QUICK MENU button (p. 52)

To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus).

40 FINALIZE button (p. 108)

Press this button to finalise the recorded

41 Card Insertion block (p. 43)

42 BLC (backlight compensation) button (p. 58)

Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear.

43 |◀/▶|/◀/▶/▶/|| buttons

(p. 36, 52, 56, 58, 74, 75, 76)

Use these buttons to select a scene or menu item, and then press the centre (▶/II) to play back the scene, or designate an option from the menu. These buttons are also used to adjust the exposure or focus.

44 Tripod threaded hole

Used to attach the DVD video camera/ recorder to a tripod.

45 46 47 48 49 50 51 HITACHI DZ-RMAW 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

45 PHOTO button (p. 45)

53 ZOOM T button (p. 54)

46 REC button (p. 44)

54 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 54)

47 MENU button (p. 36, 52, 86)

55 ZOOM W button (p. 54)

48 SELECT button (p. 79, 93)

56 Reverse skip button (p. 76)

49 Reverse search button (p. 75)

57 Forward search button (p. 75)

50 DELETE button (p. 85)

58 Play/pause button (p. 74)

51 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 71)

59 Stop button (p. 13, 52, 74)

52 DISPLAY button (p. 47, 78)

60 Forward skip button (p. 76)

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. ten minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder, connected to the AC adapter/charger, is turned on and left unoperated.

Refer to "CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION" on page 38 if you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting to "Off".

DVDHDD

HITACHI

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 RFC button and the Zoom lever. Adjust the length of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is stable when you press the RFC button with your thumb.

Three-step diagram showing progressive assembly of a mechanical device, no text or symbols present

ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP

Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.

ATTACHING LENS CAP

1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap.
2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder.
3 Push the both sides of cap inward and attach it over the lens.

Diagram illustrating the step-by-step instructions for lifting a rope, including grip closure, press release, and push/fit mechanism.

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 comfortable shooting.

INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL

Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control.

1 While inserting a fine rod into the hole marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out forward.
2 Insert the lithium battery with the positive ⊕ terminal facing down.

3 Slide the cover to close it.

Note:

The life of lithium battery is approximately one year. If the battery is discharged, no operation is possible with remote control: Replace the battery.

Three-step diagram showing a device with a handle and scroll, no text or symbols present

REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL

1 While pushing the battery holder, slide the battery out.

Diagram showing a device with a switch and a separate view of its internal components (no text or symbols present)

Warning:

• KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS.
  • IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT.
• 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.
• Dispose of battery safely in accordance with local laws. Do not dispose of in fire.
• Do not short circuit the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers.
• Keep the battery in a dark, open, dry space.
• Keep the battery in a bank, coax, dry padze.
• The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with the DZ-HS303E/HS301E.

●Using remote Control

Point the remote control to the infrared receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. The remote controllable distance is up to 5 m.

Note:

• When using the remote control, make sure that the infrared receiver on DVD video cameras/recorder is not exposed to direct sunlight or any intense light. If the infrared receiver is subject to light stronger than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video cameras/recorder cannot be operated by remote control.
• If there is an obstacle between the remote control and infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder, remote control may not be possible.

- The DVD video camera/ recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. with remote control code set to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/ recorder will also be operated by the remote control. To prevent this, change the remote control code of the VCR.

HDD/DVD/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:

Function	Media
	HDD	DVD-RAM	DVD-RW (VR mode)	DVD-RW (VF mode)	DVD-R + RW		SD memory card
To record video (p. 44) ●	●	●	●	●	●	—
T o r	e	o	r	d	p	h	o
To delete image just recorded (p. 74)	●	●	●	—	—	●	●
To select image and delete it (p. 85)	●	●	●	—	—	—	●
To edit image (p. 86 – 87)	●	●	●	—	—	—	—
To play on other DVD players and DVD recorders (p. 108)	— ∴	*1	*1*2	●*2	●*2	*1*2	—*3
To use new disc or new card without formatting	— ●	*4	—	—	● — ●		*4
To initialise and reuse (p. 105)	●	●	●	●	— ●	●
To additionally record on finalised disc (p. 109)	—	—	●	●*3	— ●	*5	—
To edit copied video on PC (p. 116)	●*5	●*6	●*3*7	●*6*7	●*6*7	●*6*7*8	●
To playback video on PC (p. 116)	●*6	●*6	●*3*7	●*6*7	●*6*7	●*6*7*8	●

●: Functions available; —: Not available
*1: Playable on devices that conform to either 8 cm DVD-RAM, 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode) or 8cm +RW.
*2: Must be finalised. Cannot be played on some DVD players or DVD recorders.
3: Some DVD devices conform to SD memory card.
4: When media that are sold "formatted" are used. If the initialisation format differs, the media can be initialised on
this DVD video cameras/recorder and then used.
5: To additionally record, the finalised disc must be unfinalised.
*6: The provided software is used.
7: Finalise the disc when editing/playing back on PC.
8: The software for Macintosh provided with this DVD video camera/recorder is not compatible with a +RW.

HDD, Discs

HDD, and usable discs and marks (logos) Function
HDD	hard disk	Allows extensive recording (approx. 3 hours in FINE mode). Allows you to delete unnecessary scenes or edit scenes.
DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)		Allows you to delete unnecessary scenes or edit scenes.
DVD-RW[Ver1.1 (8 cm) 2x speed (2x/1x)]		Allows you to choose the VR mode for deleting unnecessary scenes or editing scenes, or the VF mode in which deletion or editing is not possible, but high compatibility with DVD players is provided ^-1 .
DVD-R[for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)]		Provides high compatibility with DVD players ^-1 . No deletion or editing is possible.
+RW Ver. 1.2 (8 cm)		Provides high compatibility with DVD players but does not need to be finalised ^-2 . Scenes can be deleted immediately after being recorded.

*1: Playback on all DVD players is not guaranteed. The disc must be finalised before being played back on a DVD player.

2: Playback on all DVD players is not guaranteed.

Note:

- 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.

- 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.

INFORMATION ON DVD-R

For optimum recording on DVD-R, 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 accompanying recording more than 100 times. This DVD video camera/ recorder cannot record a DVD-R in the VR mode.

NOTES ON FINALISATION:

• Do not insert a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded or dubbed on this DVD video camera/recorder but not finalised, into a recordable device, such as a DVD recorder: The recorded data may be damaged.
• Use only DZ-HS303E/HS301E/HS300E to record/dub or finalise a DVD-RW (VF-modc)/DVD-R/+RW recorded or dubbed on this DVD video camera/recorder but not finalised. Using any other device could damage the data recorded on the disc.
• DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW edited and finalised on PC or those finalised on another DVD recorder present to be plausible on this DVD video camera /reorder, according to the editing software used

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER:

• CD
- CD-R
• CD-RW
• CD-ROM
• DVD-ROM
• DVD-Video
• DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0

Terminal

AVAILABLE CARDS

SD memory cards can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder (incompatible with 2 GB). When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card can be used in the same way as an SD memory card. No SDHC card or multimedia card can be used.

●Handling card

• Do not use cards other than
the designated ones.
■ Be sure to perform trial
recording before recording vital images.
- Do not touch the card terminal or allow it to touch 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.

• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer)
• DVD-RW DL. (Dual Layer)
• +R DL (Double Layer)
• +RW DL (Double Layer)
• +R
• Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm

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
Do not leave a +RW unused in the DVD
video camera/recorder for a long time

Note:

• This DVD video camera-recorder can play back image
data recorded on other digital cameras conforming to
The DCP (Design rule for Canadian File system) stands. The mean of images data pluggles on this DVD viewer
The range of huge deal payable on this DVD video summary (representing in that with nivolo form 90 horizontal v
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 visible on the DVD video camera/records.
be playable on this DVD video camera recorder.

Preparations for Power Supply

USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors.

Note:

Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3 (E)) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire.

Maine lead AC adapter/charger DC power cord To AC outlet The shape of plug varies depending on the model.

1 Connect the mains lead to AC adapter/charger.
2 Plug the mains lead into AC outlet.
3 Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger.
4 Attach the other end of DC power cord to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/ recorder. Use the same procedure as that for battery when attaching and detaching the DC power cord: See page 31.

Setting Up the Battery

The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-HS303E or DZ-BP07PW battery provided with DZ-HS301E/HS300E has not been charged at purchase time: Charge It before using the DVD video camera/recorder.

Note:

• Be sure to use the DZ-BP145, DZ-BP07PW (unavailable for DZ-HS303E), DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional), unavailable for DZ-HS303E) battery for the DVD video camera/encorder using other batteries could
  (optional, unavailable for DZ-HSS03E) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in fire.
• Be sure to use the DZ-ACS3 (E) AC adapter/charger to charge the battery: Using other chargers could cause
  • Charge the battery at temperatures of 10 – 30°C.
• If the CHARGE Indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is plugged into AC outlet, unplug it from the
  AC outlet, wait a few moments, and then plug it into the AC outlet again. If the CHARGE indicator still does not light the AC adapter/sharper may be faulty. Unplug it from the AC outlet and consult up underclass
  • The AC adapter/charger can be used around the world. An AC plug adapter is required in some foreign countries.
  If you need one, purchase it from your local electronics distributor.

CHARGING BATTERY

Use the provided AC adapter/charger to charge the battery.

1 Connect the mains lead to AC adapter/

charver

2 Plug the mains lead into AC outlet.

3 Attach the battery to AC adapter/charger.

Note:

When charging a battery, unplug the DC power cord

from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger.

BATTERY MAINS lead CHARGE CHARGE indicator AC adapter/charger DC output terminal To AC outlet * The shape of plug varies depending on the model.

●Battery charged status

You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger:

Charge status CHARGE indicator
During charge Lit
Charge complete Goes out

Note:

See "Troubleshooting" on page 144 when the CHARGE Indicator blinks.

●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 25°C):

DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-HS303E)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP07PW (provided with DZ-HS301E/HS300E)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-HS303E): Approx. 90 minutes

The charge time will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery.

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform on this DVD video camera/recorder and slide it downward until a click is heard.

Note:

- Make sure that the battery is in the correct orientation. - Make sure that the battery is securely attached: Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to fall, resulting in damage.

REMOVING BATTERY

After using the DVD video camera/recorder, remove the battery from it.

1 While holding down the BATTERY EJECT button, slide the battery upward to remove it.

Note:

- For safety, be sure to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off before attaching or removing the battery. - Be careful not to drop the removed battery. - If the battery remains attached, minute level current will flow even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off, and the battery will discharge. - Set the power switch to OFF before removing the battery.

●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.)

See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery:

With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-HS303E)/DZ-BP14SW (optional)

Video mode		DZ-HS303E DZ-HS301E DZ-HS300E
		HDD DVD	HDD DVD	HDD DVD
XTRA	When using viewfinder	approx. 125 min	approx. 105 min	approx. 175 min	approx. 145 min	approx. 210 min
	When using LCD monitor	approx. 115 min	approx. 95 min	approx. 165 min	approx. 130 min	approx. 190 min
FINE	When using viewfinder	approx. 125 min	approx. 105 min	approx. 175 min	approx. 145 min	approx. 210 min
	When using LCD monitor	approx. 115 min	approx. 95 min	approx. 165 min	approx. 130 min	approx. 190 min
STD	When using viewfinder	approx. 125 min	approx. 115 min	approx. 175 min	approx. 170 min	approx. 210 min
	When using LCD monitor	approx. 115 min	approx. 105 min	approx. 155 min	approx. 145 min	approx. 190 min

With DZ-BP07PW* (provided with DZ-HS301E/HS300E)/DZ-BP7SW* (optional)

Video mode		DZ-HS301E DZ-HS300E
		HDD DVD	HDD DVD
XTRA	When using viewfinder	approx. 85 min	approx. 70 min	approx. 105 min	approx. 85 min
	When using LCD monitor	approx. 75 min	approx. 65 min	approx. 95 min	approx. 75 min
FINE	When using viewfinder	approx. 85 min	approx. 70 min	approx. 105 min	approx. 85 min
	When using LCD monitor	approx. 75 min	approx. 65 min	approx. 95 min	approx. 75 min
STD	When using viewfinder	approx. 85 min	approx. 80 min	approx. 105 min	approx. 102 min
	When using LCD monitor	approx. 75 min	approx. 70 min	approx. 95 min	approx. 85 min

* Unavailable for DZ-HS303E.
- The time is only for reference: It will vary depending on recording contents.

The reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can actually be used will be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the above time:

The continuously recordable time of DVD video camera/recorder in the above table shows the time available when the DVD video cameras/recorder is in the recording mode without using any other function after recording is started. In actual recording, the battery will discharge 2 - 3 times faster than this reference, since the REC button and zoom are being operated, and playback is performed. Assume that the actually recordable time with a fully changed battery is between 1/2 and 1/3 of the above time, and prepare enough batteries to allow for the time you are planning to record on the DVD video camera/recorder.

The continuously recordable time may be less depending on the conditions when the DVD video camera/recorder is used (if recording and recording pause are repeated at short intervals, etc.). Note that the battery discharges faster in cold places.

BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR

When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows:

Fully charged Nearly empty-

White portion shows remaining level (Blinks)

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY

• The battery will slightly discharge even if it is detached from the DVD video camera/ recorder.
• If the battery is left attached to DVD video camera/recorder, it will consume a slight amount of power. Therefore, it is recommended that you charge the battery shortly before using the DVD video camera/recorder, usually on the day before you plan to use it.

When not using the DVD video camera/ recorder for an extended period:

It is recommended that you fully charge the battery once a year, attach it to DVD video camera/recorder and use it up; then remove the battery and store it in a cool place again.

Battery life:

The battery life varies greatly depending on the ambient environment and how often the DVD video camera/recorder is used. If the usable time of DVD video camera/recorder with a fully charged battery is noticeably short, the battery is probably dead. Purchase a new one.

Power save and discharge of battery:

It is recommended that you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off in status other than recording, since even during recording pause battery power is consumed at the same level as during recording. If, when you specify Power Save On, the recording pause status continues for approximately 5 minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off. To set or release power save, see "TUKNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE)" on page 37.

Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off

While holding down the grey button at the right of power switch, set the switch according to each recording function:

Set to "OFF":

The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn off

Set to "SD":

To record photos on an SD memory card and play them back

Set to "HDD":

To record or dub movie on HDD and play it back

Set to "DVD":

To record movie on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW and play it back

Note:

Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to lot it recognise the disc, you can immediately record or play back by turning the DVD video camera/ recorder on again. However, if a long time has elapsed after the disc was inserted, it will take some time for the DVD video camera/recorder to start because it must recognise the disc again (see "Troubleshooting" on page 144)

It will take some time for the DVD video cameras/ recorder to display the Disc Navigation screen after power is turned on.
When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on, the self-diagnosis function will work and a message may appear. In this case, refer to "Trouble Messages" on page 137 and lake corrective action.
When turning the DVD video camera/recorder off or changing over the power switch between "HDD" and "DVD", you will not need to hold down the grey button. Simply move the power switch.

Power switch

Viewing Images

VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN

If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen.

1 Open the LCD monitor.

The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open the monitor.

●Range where the LCD monitor can be moved

The LCD monitor can be opened up to approximately 90°.

If the LCD monitor is open 90°, it can be tilted with the screen down as much as 90°, and can also be tilted with screen up and turned up to 180° so the screen faces in the same direction as the lens.

If the LCD monitor is turned 180° so the screen faces in the same direction as the lens during recording, subject image will also appear in the viewfinder as a mirror image (left/right reversed).

Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle so that you can see the screen easily.

Note:

• If no image appears on LCD monitor screen, refer to "Troubleshooting" on page 144.
• If LCD monitor lights white, refer to page 62.
• Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90^ before changing its vertical angle.
• Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD monitor turned approximately 180° in close contact with the DVD video camera/recorder body: Doing this could cause the DVD video camera/recorder and LCD monitor to become hot.

VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER

1 Pull out the viewfinder.
2 Turn the diuptre control knob to adjust the focus to suit your eyesight.

Note:

• If no image appears in viewfinder, refer to
  "Troubleshooting" on page 144.
• If the LCD monitor is opened approximately 90^ , the viewfinder will be off. Turn the open LCD monitor 180^ so that it faces the same direction as the lens; the image will appear in the viewfinder.
• Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is pulled out.
• See "LCD/EVF Setup" (on page 40) if you wish to display images in the viewfinder regardless of whether you open or close the LCD monitor.

Diplore control

Viewfinder pull out the viewfinder until a click is heard.

Setting Date and Time

Set the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly.

The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set.

MENU Use <> / : < to select, and then pre designate.

Press the MENU button, use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀ buttons to choose "Date Set" on the "Date Setup" menu screen.

2 Press the ▶ button.

The figure for the day will be selected. [The digit that is

highlighted first depends on the date display format (set up in Date Mode): The digit on the left end of the date display will be first highlighted.]

Note: After setting the figure for the day, press the ▶ button to select the digit to be set. If you press the

▶/■ button after selecting the figure for the day, the screen for verifying the set date will appear instead of screen for setting month, year or time.

3 Press the ◀ or ▶ button to select the digit you want to set in sequence.

Press the ◀◀ or ▶▶ button to select the number for current date/time, and then repeat step 3 to set the current date and time. Note:

To stop datetime setting midway, press the ■ button.

After setting the current date and time, press the

The screen for verifying the set date will appear.

5 If the displayed date and time are correct, press the ◀ button to choose "YES", and then press the ▶/■ button.

The date and time will be set, and the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the recording pause status.

Chousing "NO" will restore the menu screen.

CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME

You can select one of three date display formats: day/month/year, month/day/year or year/month/day. Choose "Date Mode" on the "Date Setup" menu screen in procedure 1, and then set to the desired data display mode.

Initial Settings

Press the MENU button, and then use ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀/|| buttons to display the "Initial Setup" menu screen. See page 52 for detailed operation procedure. Press the MENU button again to exit setting.

SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP)

Select "On" or "Off", and

then press the ▶/11 button.

On: Beep will be heard

when the power

switch is changed

over, the REC button is pressed when

HDD/disc is used, the SLEEP/START or

EJECT button is pressed, etc.

Off: No beep is heard.

Note:

The "Beep" setting will be stored in memory even when

the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

Select "On" or "Off", and

then press the ▶/|| button.

On: To engage power

save. If the DVD

video camera/

recorder is left in the recording pause status

without being operated for 5 minutes, it

will automatically turn off to prevent the

battery from discharging needlessly.

Off: To cancel power save.

Note:

• To turn the DVD video camera/recorder on again from

automatic off activated by the power save function, set the power switch to "OFF", and then act it to

set the power switch to "HDF" DVD or "SD"

• The Power Save setting will not appear in the on-

screen information display.

• If the sleep/start standby status continues for 30

minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder will

automatically turn off regardless of the Power Save

CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE)

You can change the language used to display the menu and information.

The following shows that English is changed to French.

Press▶/|| or ▶▶ button

with the screen shown

on the right displayed:

The "Language" screen

will appear

Note:

The language setting will be stored in memory even

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

Choose "Français", and

then press ▶/|| button.

The display will elvenza

RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)

You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 151)). (Note, however, that the date/time will not be reset.)

-

Choose "Reset" on the "Initial Setup" menu screen, and then press the ▶/■ button.

The screen for verifying reset will appear.

2

If you are sure that you wish to reset, use the ◀ button to choose "YES", and then press the ▶/|| button.

The setting items have now been reset to defaults.

Note:

To cancel resetting midway, choose "NO" on the screen for verification in step 2 or press the ■ button.

You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder even during recording.

Select "On" or "Off", and

then press the ▶/11 button

On: The recording

indicator will light and to show that the

red to show that the

DVD video camera/recorder is recording. Off: The recording indicator will not light even during recording.

CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION

Choose the desired option

using the screen on the

right, and then press the

▶/II button.

Auto: To start demonstration if the DVD video camera/recorder connected to AC adapter/charger is inactive for approx. 10 minutes or more after it is turned on.

Off: To set demonstration to off.

Start: To start demonstration immediately.

Note:

• The Record LED setting will not appear in the on

screen information display

• The Record LED setting will be stored in memory

even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off

- Specify "Record LED: Off" when recording a subject

behind a glass or water tank that reflects light: The

reflected light of the recording indicator will not be

rec

- Even if "Record LED: Off" is specified, the recording

Indicator will light (while the self-timer is counting

down.

- If "Auto" is specified, the demonstration will not start if

a battery is connected.

- Pressing the ■ (STOP/EXIT) or DISC NAVIGATION button will put demonstration

button will exit demonstration.

- If "Auto" is specified, the demonstration will not start when the power switch on this DVD video camera!

When the power switch on this DVD video camera, recorder is set to "DVD" and a DVD is loaded, or when

recorder is set to "DVD" and a DVD is loaded, or when the power switch is set to "SD" and a card is loaded.

• The demonstration function will not work when th

DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC.

• While the demonstration is being given, the recording

indicator will blink.

LCD/EVF Setup

ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS)

1 Press the MENU button, use the ◀◀/▶◀/

◀◀/▶▶/▶/|| buttons to choose "LCD/EVT"

Adjust" on the "LCD/EVT Setup" menu screen, and then choose "LCD Brightness" or "EVF Brightness".

The brightness adjustment bar will appear on the screen.

3 Press the ▶/II button to end the setting.

Note:

• To stop the selling midway, press the MENU button.

• The brightness selling will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

2 Use the ◀◀/▶▶ buttons for adjustment.

Press ◀◀ :

The screen becomes

dimmer.

Press

The screen becomes

brighter.

Brightness

Adjustment bar

ADJUSTING COLOUR DENSITY (COLOUR LEVEL)

You can adjust the colour density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder.

1 Press the MENU

button, use the

▶/◀/▶/▶/

buttons to change

"LCD/EVE Adjust" on

the "LCD/EVF Setup" menu screen, and then

choose "Colour Level"

The colour density adjustment bar will

appear on the screen.

1. Use the ◀/▶ buttons

for adjustment.

Press

For lighter colour.

Press

For denser colour.

Colour density

adjustment bar

3 Press the ▶/II button to end the setting.

Note:

• To stop the setting midway, press the MENU button.

• The colour setting will be stored in memory even after

the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• Even if the brightness or density of LCD monitor

screen of Viewfinder is changed, the brightness of density of the recorded image itself will not change

ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER

1 Press the MENU

button, use the

▶/◀/▶/▶/||

buttons to choose "EVF

Display" on the "LCD/

EVF Setup" menu screen.

2 Choose "On" and press the ▶/|| button.

Auto: If the LCD monitor is open, no image

will appear in the viewfinder.

On: Images will always appear in the

viewfinder regardless of whether the

LCD monitor is open/closed.

Note:

The setting an EVF Display will be stored in memory

even after the DVD video camera/recordor is turned off.

Inserting and Removing Disc

1 Set the power switch to "DVD" or "OFF".

When the power switch is set to "HDD" or "SD", the cover of disc insertion block will not open. When "Please insert DVD." appears during dubbing, however, the cover of disc insertion block will open even when the power switch is set to "HDD" (see p. 83, 84).

2 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it.

A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open.

3 Gently open the cover by hand fully until it stops.

4 When inserting a disc. Push the disc against the turntable at the centre to lock it until a click is heard.

Push the shaded portion.

When removing the disc:

While pushing down the centre portion of turntable, pick up the disc, holding its edge, to remove it.

Turntable

Pickup lens

- Note that the recording surface of disc must face the inside of DVD video camera/receiver. When using a single-sided disc, the recording surface is the side without label.

- Never touch the disc recording surface or pickup lens. Touching the pickup lens could cause a fault. - Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc recording surface. - Do not use a dirted or scratched disc.

5 Push the section marked "PUSH CLOSE" on the cover of disc insertion block, to close the cover.

Then the DVD video camera/ recorder will automatically recognise the disc. While the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit, do not cut off the power supply, and do not subject the DVD video camera/ recorder to any vibrations or impact.

Note:

- If the cover of disc insertion block is open, the ACCESS/PC indicator will blink when an image is displayed on the LCD

monitor screen: In this case, the DVD video camera recorder will not turn off even if the power switch is set to "OFF".

If the cover remains open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off.

- Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/scan.

• If there is some delay h

- If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to "industieshooting" on page 144.

- If a single-sided disc is inserted into DVD video camera recorder with the printed label facing the inside, an error

- In a single-sided disc is inserted into DVD video camera recorder with the printed label facing the inside, an error message will appear. Remove the disc and reinsert it with its recording side facing the inside. See "Trouble

Messages* on page 137.

- Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until power is

completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will not open. If this happens, restach the battery or AC adapter/

charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it.

- Do not insert anything other than the 6 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW into the disc insertion block: Doing

so could cause malfunctions.

- When inserting or removing the disc, BE SURE NOT to look into the lens in laser pickup: Doing so could damage

your eyesight.

- Close the cover of disc insertion block gently: Using force could cause a fault.

- When using double-sided disc

Recording is possible on both sides of double-sided disc. However, when recording or playback on one side is

finished, recording or playback will not move automatically to the other side. Remove the disc once from the DVD

video camera/recorder, turn over the disc and insert it again for continued use.

The recording surfaces of double-sided disc are likely to become dirtied or scratched: Always make sure that

there is no dirt or scratch on the recording surface facing the pickup lens, and then use the disc taking great care

that it is not dried or scratched. Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to wipe off any dirt on disc (see page 12).

●When using brand-new DVD-RW/+RW

When a disc is first loaded in the DVD video camera /recuder, the "format DVD" screen will

appear.

When recording on this DVD video

camera/recorder

Choose "Yes" on the "Format DVD" screen, and

then press ▶/II button.

When using DVD-RW, choose the recording

format (VR or VF mode), and then press the

▶/II button

The disc will be formatted.

(When using DVD-RW)

When recording data from PC:

While the "Format DVD" screen is displayed.

choose "Nu" and then press ▶/|| button, or

press the ■ button.

However, if data from PC has not yet been

recorded, the disc can be made usable on this

DVD video camera /recorder. When inserting

the disc into this DVD video camera /recorder

the case message will appear. If you wish to use

the same message will appear. If you wish to do

it on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose "VTE"

YES

CARD

Inserting and Removing Card

1 Open the LCD monitor.
2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off.
3 Open the cover of card insertion block.
4 Inserting Card: Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks. Removing Card: Push the centre of card edge. The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers.

Line drawing of a portable electronic device with ports and a cable inserted (no text or symbols)

5 Close the cover of card insertion block.

Note:

• Always close the cover of can insertion block: Placing the DVD video camera/recorder on a desk, etc. with cover open could damage the cover.

Basic Techniques

This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder.

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Recording Movie

Before You Begin

- When setting the power switch to "DVD", insert a recordable DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW into this DVD video camera/recorder.

Pressing REC once will start recording; pressing it once again will temporarily stop recording.

ACCESS/PC indicator

1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject.
2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.

Set the power switch to "HDD" or "DVD" to turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. After the ACCFSS/PC indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation:

3 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD).

When using the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor before pulling out the viewfinder.

4 Press the REC button.

The "●II" mark in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen will change to the "●REC" mark, and recording will start. During recording, the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder will light.

Prezing RBC again during recording will get

Note:

• See "Troubleshooting" on page 144 when recording movie is not possible.
  • See "Troubleshooting" on page 144 if it takes some time before recording is possible.
• See "Troubleshooting" on page 144 if the DVD video camera/ recorder does not operate.
  • See page 47 for on-screen information display.
• It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to (the upper position) to prevent the power switch in the "HDD" position from accidentally moving to "DVD" position.
• When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode):DVD-R/+RW, videos of different qualities (VIDEO Modes) or 16:9 On and Off cannot be recorded or dubbed on the same disc (see page 83).
• While the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking, do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, and take care not to subject it to any vibration: Doing so could cause an error in the recorded data, which could make it unplayable (see page 9).
  • The minimum recordable time of movie is approximately 3 seconds.
• Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect.
  • Each time the DVD video camera/recorder enters the recording pause status, the counter display will be reset to '0:00:00'.
• If, when using a +RW, one-time recording duration is short or you frequently switch the video quality, recording may not be possible even when the disc has remaining space.

CARD

Recording Stills

Note:

Recording of still images is possible on card.

PROPOSEE button VOL T

CARD ACCESS indicator

1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject.
2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.

Set the power switch to "SD".

After the CARD ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation:

3 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD).

When using the viewfinder, pull it out and close the LCD monitor.

4 Press the PHOTO/SELECT button half way (half pressing).

The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically focus on the subject at the centre of screen, and the "●II" indicator on

5 Press the PHOTO/SELECT button all the way (full pressing).

The screen will be black, and then the recorded still will be displayed. When the "●II" mark appears, you can proceed with the next recording; while "CARD ACCESS" is being displayed, you cannot proceed with the next recording.

Note:

• If you wish to record without locating a subject at the centre of screen, first locate the subject at the centre of screen, press the PHOTO/SELECT button halfway down, determine the composition to be recorded, and then press the PHOTO/SELECT button all the way down.
• If you press the PHOTO/SELECT button all the way down at one stroke without pressing it half way, recording will be possible, but the focus may be incorrect.
  • See "Size And Quality Of Photos" on page 155 for details of photos on card.
  • See "Troubleshooting" on page 144 if recording photos is not possible.
• If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual focus, and manually correct the focus before recording (see page 56).
• Shake of the DVD video camera/ recorder may cause blur in recorded image.
• When holding the DVD video camera/record for recording, grasp it securely with both hands.
• When recording with higher zoom magnification, it is recommended that you secure the DVD video camera/recorder on a tripod.
• There may be a difference between the image you see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the recorded image.

Swift Restart of Recording (SLEEP/RESTART button)

If you press the SLEEP/RESTART button while in the recording pause status instead of turning the DVD video camera/recorder off, the status that recording is possible will be restored in approx. one second.

Setting to the sleep/restart standby status:

Press the SLEEP/RESTART button in the recording pause status.

The SLEEP/RESTART button will light, and the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the sleep/restart standby status. In the following cases, pressing the SLEEP/RESTART button will not set the DVD video camera/recorder to the sleep/restart standby status:
- No diac is loaded although the power switch is set to "DVD".
- No card is loaded although the power switch is set to "SD".
• An unusable disc or card is loaded.
• The HDD or a loaded DVD or card has no remaining free space.
• The Disc Navigation screen is being displayed
• During playback

Restoring from sleep/restart standby status

Press the SLEEP/RESTART button that is lit: The DVD video camera/recorder will return to the recording pause status.
Pressing the REC or PHOTO/SELECT button will also restore the DVD video camera/ recorder to recording pause from the sleep/ restart standby status.
The following operation will release the sleep/restart standby status:
- Press down the DISC EJECT button.
- Change over the power switch ("HDD" "DVD").

Note:

• If you press the REC or PHOTO/SELECT button while in the sleep/restart standby status, the sleep/restart status will be released, but recording of a video or photo will not start. To record, press the REC or PHOTO/SELECT button again.
  • After the DVD video camera/recorder is restored from the sleep/restart standby status, the zoom position will return to 1 to 1.5x. The settings on manual focus, exposure and rear lighting will also reset to the initial values.
• The DVD video cameras/recorder in sleep/restart standby status consumes approx. half the power it does during ordinary recording, but the recordable duration in that status will be longer than standing by in the recording pause status.
• If the sleep/restart standby status continues more than 30 minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder will turn off regardless of the Power Save setting (leaving the DVD video camera/recorder in recording pause status for 5 minutes will also turn it off: Default).
• Setting the power switch to OFF in the sleep/restart standby status will turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off.

SLEEP/RESTART button

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On-Screen Information

Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording.

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING

See the next page for details.

2. Programme AE 3. White balance 4. FIS 5. Backlight compensation 6. 16:9 mode 7. Microphone filter 8. Video flash 9. Self timer FULL AUTO indicator (p. 59) 10. Recording status 11. Recording mode 12. Zoom 13. Exposure correction 14. Manual Focus 15. Movie recording quality 16. HDD Protection Warning message 17. Remaining space on HDD/DVD/Card 18. Remaining battery level 19. Volume Current date/time

The above screen is an example for

Explanation. It is different from the actual display.

1. Recording mode (p. 44, 45)

Movie (HDD/DVD) Still (Card)

1. Programme AE (only in movie recording mode) (p. 61)

No display: Auto

#	:Sports
#	:Portra#
#	:Spotlight
#	:Sand & Sn
#	:Low Light

1. White balance (p. 62)

No display: Auto

1. Electronic image stabiliser (EIS) ^4 (only in movie recording mode) (p. 64)

No display: EIS OFF (●) : EIS O

1. Backlight compensation (p. 58)

No display : Backlight compensation OFF ■ : Backlight compensation ON

1. 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode) (p. 66)

No display: 16:9 mode OFF B: 16:9 mode ON

1. Microphone filter (only in movie recording mode) (p. 64)

No display : Microphone filter OFF ☐ : Microphone filter ON

1. Video flash ^2 [when Video Flash (sold separately) is attached] (only in still recording mode) (p. 60)

No display : Emits light automatically ↓ : Always emits light

1. Recording status

● REC	: During recording
● II	: During recording pause (lights in green)When focus locks during photo recording (lights in purple)

No display ^2

11 Zoom (p. 54)

W	T
	(Digital Zoom: Off)
W	T
	(Digital Zoom: 40x-1)
W	T

(Digital Zoom: 500× ^5 only in movie recording mode)

12.Exposure correction (p. 58)

No display : Auto ■-□□+■ : Manual

1. Manual focus (p. 56)

No display: Autolocus ■■■■ : Manual focus

1. HDD, DVD/Card type

: HDD

: HDD (write-protected)

: DVD-RAM

: DVD-RAM (write-protected)

: DVD-RW (VR-mode /VF-mode)

: Protected DVD-RW (VR-mode)

: DVD-RW (VR-mode) finalised on this video camera/recorder

: DVD-RW (VR-mode) finalised on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder

: Finalised DVD-RW (VF-mode) disc

: D V D - R

: DVD-R already finalised on this DVD video camera/recorder

: DVD-R finalised on a device other than this DVD video camera/ recorder (including a DVD-R recorded on a 1 brach! DVD video camera/ recorder marketed before DZ-HS30E/HS30E/HS300E, but not finalised)

: +RW

: Finalised + RW

: SD memory card

: Locked SD memory card

1. Movie recording quality (only in movie recording mode) (p. 65)

XTRA: Best quality FINE: High quality STD: Standard quality
Still recording quality (only in still recording mode) (p. 68)
FINE: High quality NORM: Standard quality FCD: Number of recordable stills is prioritized
16. HDD Protection
No display: HDD Protection On :HDD Protection Off
17. Remaining space on disc/card?
REM XX MIN*5	: Remaining recordable minutes during movie recording
RFM XX*9	: Number of remaining recordable still images during still recording
18. Remaining battery level (p. 33)
	(full charge) (low remaining charge)
19. Volume (p. 73)

The volume can be adjusted during playback.
*1 Displayed when recording movie on DZ-HS303E/HS301E.
*2 Not displayed on DZ-HS301E/HS300E.
*3 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera/ recorder or disc has not yet been initialized, a write-protected disc or locked card, or a disc or card with no remaining space, has been inserted. Or if the HDD is protected or has no remaining free space.
*4 *60x' will appear on DZ-HS301E; *100x' on DZ-HS300E.
"5 "800x" will appear on DZ-HS301E; "1200x" on DZ-HS300E.
*6 No display if no disc or card is loaded, or if a disc or card unusable on this DVD video camera/recorder is loaded.
*7 No remaining time or number will be displayed with a protected disc or locked card, or finalised DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R+/RW.

●Switching the information display mode

You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:

Press the DISPLAY button.

The full and minimum display modes will alternate.

• Full display mode: All types of information will appear.

- Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see 1 on page 47) and recording status (see 10 on

page 47) will appear. If the DVD video camera/

recorder has warning information, a warning message will appear.

The DVD video cameras/recorder does not record the date and time as a part of image. However, this information during recording will be recorded with images as data which can be checked on Disc Navigation screen during playback (see "INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING" on page 47).

●Display when recording an image of yourself

When recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the operating status will appear: The battery remaining level will appear only when the remaining level is very low, and the display will blink.

No warning/message (see page 47) will appear when recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens.

Instead, the following screen display symbols will blink to inform you of the operation status of

DVD video camera/record

When the LCD monitor is turned 180° from the position with the LCD screen facing the same

direction as the lens, the warning/message can be checked.

●Interpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen facing the same direction as the lens:

Screen display symbol	Description
8	• Status in which recording is not possible on HDD.• An attempt to record a photo on HDD was made.
●	• An attempt to record a still is being made with a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW used.• An unusable disc is loaded.
■	• An unusable card is loaded.
🔒	• HDD/disc is write-protected.• A locked card is loaded.
●	• During recording (lights in red).• The remaining capacity on HDD/disc is approaching the limit 0 (blinks in red).
11●	• During recording pause (lights in green).• During focus lock (lights in purple).• The remaining capacity on HDD/disc/card is approaching the limit 0 (blinks in red).• There is no remaining capacity on HDD/disc/card (blinks in green).

Note:
- If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, the LCD screen will display a mirror image (left and right reversed).
- If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, you can also view subject image in the viewfinder.
- Although you can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with LCD screen facing the same direction as long, they will not appear on the screen.
• When the LCD monitor is opened and turned 180° with the Programme AE set to Low Light, the monitor screen
When this 200 Monitor is opened and turned 100" with the Programists' list set to 200 lights, the Monitor screen will light white (see page 62).

Checking Flow of Menu

The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder:

• Full Menu: To display all menu items for experts

- Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers

●Operating Menu

The Full Menu will appear if you press the MENU button.

You can use the ◄/▶/◀/▶ buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting options in Full Menu and designate them.

graph TD
    A["MENU"] --> B["Press the MENU button"]
    C["QUICK MENU"] --> D["Press the MENU button"]
    D --> E["Press ▶▶ or ▶/II"]
    E --> F["Press ◀◀ or ■"]
    F --> G["Press ▶◀◀ Press ▶▶"]
    G --> H["Press the ▶/II button directly to choose an option from menu. To return to the screen one before, press the ■ button. Pressing the MENU again will cause the Menu display to disappear."]
    H --> I["Press the cursor to be chosen will move down"]

Note:

• Pressing the QUICK MENU button will display the Quick Menu screen: The operation will be the same as when the MENU button is pressed.
  the MENU button is pressed.
• Pressing the MENU button during recording will not display the menu.
• The menu screen will disappear when it is left for approx. one minute without any operation.

●Flow of Full Menu

■ The shaded menu item can also be set using the Quick Menu. Refer to page indicated for details of each function.

Camera Functions Setup

Programme AE (p. 61)

White balance (p. 62)

EIS ^1 (p. 64)

Digital zoom (p. 54)

Microphone filter ^2 (p. 64)

Flash ^3 (p. 60)

*1: Not displayed when DZ-HS303E/HS301E is in "SD"
status. *2: Not displayed
*3: Displayed when DZ-HS303E is recording a photo (not displayed when the optional Video Flash is connected).

Record Functions Setup

Movie quality ^4 (p. 65)

16:9 ^25 (p. 66)

Self-timer ^56 (p. 68)

On-screen information display output (p. 69)
HDD protection ^7 (p. 69)
*4: The quality mode is displayed in "SD" status (p. 68).
*5: Not displayed in *SD* status.
8: Displayed in SD status
7. Deployed only in HDD status.

Date Setup

Date setting (p. 36)

Display format (p. 36)

LCD/EVF Setup

Adjust (p. 39)

EVI Display (p. 40)

Initial Setup

Bccp (p. 37)
Power save (p. 37)
Recording LED (p. 38)
Language selection (p. 37)
Demo nude (p.38)
Reset (p. 38)

Zooming

If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the "T" control side with Dig. Zoom specified, the digital zoom will be activated midway (when optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-HS303E, or optical 15-power is exceeded on DZ-HS301E or optical 25-power is exceeded on DZ-HS300E). You can zoom up to 500-power on DZ-HS303E, up to 800-power on DZ-HS301E; up to 1200-power on DZ-HS300E.

W: recording wide area.

1 Press the MENU button, choose "Dig. Zoom" on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the ▶/Ⅲ button.
2 Choose the desired magnification, and then press the ▶/□ button.
3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar.

Note:

• The digital zoom setting will be stored in memory even if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
• You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM button on remote control to switch the digital zoom setting: Pressing the button during movie recording will switch the setting between "Off", "40x"*1, and "500x"*2; Pressing the button during photo recording will switch between "Off" and "40x"*1.
  * If you set zoom to "500x" ^2 when recording photo, the digital zoom will be up to "40x" ^1 .
• When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out of focus.
• When digital zoom is engaged, the image quality will be rougher.
  *1 "60x" on DZ-HS301E; "100x" on DZ-HS300E. *2 "800x" on DZ-HS301E; "1,200x" on DZ-HS300E.

MACRO RECORDING

Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject as close as approximately 2 cm from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen.

Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the subject, and press the zoom lever to "W" control side.

Note:

- Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be focused, depending on the distance to the subject. In this case, move the zoom to "W" control side to focus. - The amount of light tends to be insufficient during macro recording: If the subject image is too dark, use additional lighting.

RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT

Use the tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens with the following filter diameter and thread pitch to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect:

Filter diameter: 37 mm for DZ-HIS301E; 30.5 mm for DZ-HIS301E; 34 mm for DZ-HIS300E

Thread pitch: 0.75 mm for DZ-HS303E; 0.5 mm for DZ-HS301E/HS300E

When attaching the optional DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens or DZ-WL1 wide-conversion lens, use the optional step-up ring: D7-SR3037 for D7-HS301F, D7-SR3437 for D7-HS300F (see page 136).

1 Remove the lens hood from DVD video camera/recorder, and attach the step-up ring over the lens. When using the DZ-HS301E, you need not remove the lens hood.

2 Remove the cap of conversion lens, and screw the lens into the thread of step-up ring. When using the D7-HS303F, you need not use the step-up ring.

(Remove)

Conversion lensLens hood Step-up ring (only when using DZ- HS301 E/HS300E)

(Attach)

• Tele-conversion lens: For stronger telephoto effect
  • Wide-conversion lens: For stronger wide-angle effect

Note:

• Be careful not to lose the removed lens hood.
• With DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens, the focusing range at "T" (telephoto) control side is between approx. 5 m and infinite.
• When a conversion lens is attached, note that the four corners of screen will be slightly dim if you zoom in on a subject on the W control side (wide-angle side).
• When replacing the lens, take care not to drop the
  DVD video camera/decoder.
• Allaching the conversion lens will disable the function of the built-in flash (for DZ-HS303E only): Specify "Flash: Off" (see page 60).
• If a generally available filter is attached, do not attach the removed lens hood.
• Some generally available conversion lenses may not be usable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the lens maker.

Manually Focusing Subject

The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.

FOCUSING DURING RECORDING

Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (autofocus), but you can also manually focus a subject, depending on the recording conditions (manual focus).

Focusing range

You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:
- On T (tele) side: approximately T in from lens surface to infinity
- On W (wide) side: approximately 2 cm from lens surface to infinity

1 Press the FOCLS button during recording.

Manual Focus icon will appear on the screen.

2 Press the zoom lever to "T" control side to zoom in on subject.
3 Use the ◀◀/f▶ buttons to adjust the focus, while viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

R38 Adjust with buttons

Note:

- Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear on the screen.

• Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually focusing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the 'W' control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the zoom lever to the 'T' control side to zoom in on the subject.
• Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. When you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on next time, auto focus will be restored.

Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 56):

Objects not in the centre of screen

Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall

Objects that are far and near at the same time

Objects moving rapidly

neon sign, spotlight, etc. which glares or emits strong light

Dark objectsObjects fit by

Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it

Night view

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Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure)

The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions.

Press the EXPOSURE button during recording.

The exposure adjustment bar will appear on the screen.

Adjust with ◀/▶▶ buttons

Use the ◀◀/▶▶ buttons to adjust the exposure, while viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Note:

• Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between manual adjustment and auto exposure. With auto exposure, no indication will appear on the screen.
  • The exposure setting will return to Auto when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

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Compensating for Backlight

When subject is lighted from rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark.

Press the BLC button during recording.

The backlight correction icon will appear.

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Using Full Auto Function

Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions.

1 Press the FULL AUTO button.

"FULL AUTO" will be displayed on the screen of DVD video camera/recorder for several seconds.

The following settings will reset to defaults:

Function	When setting full auto	Reference page
Focus Auto 58
Backlight compensation	Off 58
Exposure Auto 58
Programme AE Auto 61
White balance Auto 62
EIS On 64
MIC Filter Off 64

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Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303E only)

When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-HS303E makes use of the built-in Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also be set to On where the light is always being emitted, or Off when you wish to record without using the flash even in a dark place.

Setting On-screen display Manner of emitting light
Auto	when the PHOTO/SELECT button is pressed	Automatically emits light in dark place or in a spot lit from rear.
On		Always emits light regardless of brightness.
Off		No light emission.

1 Press the MENU button, and choose "Flash" from the "Camera Functions Setup" menu.

2 Choose the option for "Flash" and decide it.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

* Displayed when using DZ-HS305E to record photo (not displayed when the optional Video Flash is connected).

●Optional Video Flash (for DZ-HS303E only)

See "Introduction to Optional Accessories" on page 136.

You can use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash ^* (p. 136): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use.

* Unavailable for DZ-HS301F/HS300F.

Note:

• The built-in Video Flash setting will not change even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• However, dark subjects may not be in clear focus even if the Video Flash is used. It is recommended that you light a subject when recording in a dark place.
- The Video Flash built into DZ-HS303E cannot be used when a conversion lens is attached: Specify "Flash: Off"
- The distance for the built-in Video Flash to adjust the appropriate amount of light will vary depending on the subject, but it is approximately 1 – 2.5 m.
- The Video Flash automatically adjusts the amount of light emitted, but the light amount adjustment may be insufficient when a subject is too far away or too near
• If you continuously record using the Flash, the Flash may not emit light or the amount of light may not be adjustable. After recording using the Flash, it is recommended that you wait for a few moments, before pressing the PHOTO/SELECT button to record.
• “\$* will blink during charging of the battery for Video Flash.
- While “5” is flashing, the video flash will not emit
light, though the DVD camera/recorder is recording.
- When recording a close-up photo, specify "Flash: Off". Using the flash too near subject could cause a whitish image.
- Do not use the Video Flash when approaching the human eye. Emitting light from Video Flash near human eye could damage the subject's eyesight. Especially when recording a baby or small child, move the DVD video camera/recorder at least 1 m away.
- Do not use the Video Flash while pointing it at a driver in vehicle: Doing so could dazzle the driver, causing an accident.
- Do not use the Video Flash in a place where there is

Setting Up Camera Functions

Before You Begin

• See page 52 for how to set.

SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAMME AE MODE)

This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording conditions, clearer images will be recorded.

1 Press the MENU button, use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀ buttons to choose "Program AE" on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the ▶/|| button.

The options will appear on the right of "Program AE".

2 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀ buttons to choose the desired option, and then press the ▶/∥ button: The selected option will be set.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

The menu screen will disappear.

Note:

• You can check the selected AE mode by the on-screen information display. However, nothing will appear in the Auto mode.
• The shooting mode set as above will be stored in memory even if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
• When recording in a dark area, an alter-image will appear when filming a moving subject or if camera shake occurs (it is therefore recommended that you use a tripod in such cases).
• If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light, the image may flicker: In this case, use the Auto mode for recording.

A Auto : The camera/recorder automatically judges the subject and surrounding environment for optimum recording.

Sports : Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis.

Portrait: Makes a subject, such as a person or a creature, stand out from a blurred background.

Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes the subject, as in a wedding or on stage.

Sand & Snow : Prevents underexposure of subject portrait face, etc. in a place where reflection of light is intense, such as at the seaside in midsummer or on a ski slope.

Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark place even with decreased lighting. Turn the LCD monitor 180° during recording: The LCD monitor light can then be used for recording.

RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT

When Programme AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject.

1 Press the MENU button, use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀ buttons to choose "Program AR" on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the ▶/|| button.

2 Use the ◀/▶/◀/▶ buttons to choose "Low Light", and then press the ▶/|| button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

4 Open the LCD monitor, turn it 180° so that it faces the same direction as the lens: The LCD monitor will light white.

Note:

• Use the viewfinder to check the image to be recorded.
• The LCD monitor light allows you to record a subject up to 1 m even in a dark place.
  • An after-image will appear when filming a moving subject or if camera shake occurs (it is recommended that you use a tripod).
• If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually adjust the focus (see page 56).

ADJUSTING COLOUR (WHITE BALANCE)

This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the colour of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions.

Mode Setting content On-screen display
Auto White balance always automatically adjusted None
Set You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation (p. 63)		■
Outdoor To record in fine weather		※
Indoor To record under incandescent light, halogen light or bulb-colour type fluorescent light		※

1 Press the MRNU button, use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀ buttons to choose "White Bal." on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the ▶/□ button.
2 Choose the desired option, and then press the ▶/□ button.
3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

• The white balance mode can be confirmed using the on-screen information.
- The white balance setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
- Do not block the infrared sensor with hand, etc.

Infrared sensor block

• If a tick or wide-conversion lens is used, the auto while balance may not operate depending on the recording conditions. If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance.
• Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on with the lens capped, the white balance will not work normally.

●Setting white balance manually

1 Point the DVD video camera/ recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. If focus is not correct when the white object fills the object, referring Subject" (see page 5)

2 Press the MENU button, use the ◀◀/▶▶/ ◀◀/▶▶ buttons to choose "White Bal.", "Set" on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the ▶/▶ button.
3 Hold ▶/Ⅱ button pressed until the "A" indicator changes from blinking to a steady light. When the "A" indicator lights, the white balance setting will be complete.

4 Press the ■ button to end the setting.

Note:

• The white balance set using the "Set" option will be stored in memory until it is re-set.
• Do not use a coloured object when setting the white
  balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set. • The setting on white balance "Set" may not be possible in a dark place. Also, the white balance cannot be set when the zoom bar is in the digital zoom range (p. 54). In such status, the "S2" indicator will remain blinking. Set the white balance in a bright place with "Dig. Zoom: Off" specified.
• If the recording conditions have changed, re-set the white balance for appropriate colours.
  • The selling will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned off. The "M" indicator will blink when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned on next time. Re-sol the white balance as needed.

USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILISER (EIS)

When you use zoom (see page 54) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image.

1 Press the MENU button, use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀ buttons to choose "EIS" on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the ▶/▶ button.

2 Choose the "On" or "Off", and then press the ▶/■ button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

- You can check EIS On or Off by the on-screen information display. - The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned off.

- After recording with EIS set to "Off", it is recommended that you return the setting to "On" and then turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, unless you normally record with "Off" setting. - If it is recommended that you specify "EIS: Off" when using the DVD video camera/recorder on a desk or tripod. - When "EIS: On" is specified, there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen. - Gross camera shake may not be entirely corrected even if "EIS: On" is specified: Firmly hold the DVD video camera/recorder with both hands. - EIS may not operate correctly when the tele or wide-conversion lens is used. - EIS cannot be used when using card.

RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM)

See page 54 for setting un digital zuom.

REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER)

When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD video camera/recorder, you can reduce wind noise in recording. If "MIC.Filter: On" is specified, the low-frequency components in the sound picked up by microphone will be cut off during recording: This makes it easier to hear the target voice or sound during playback.

1 Press the MENU button, use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀ buttons to choose "MICFilter" on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the ▶/▶◀ button.

2 Choose the desired option, and then press the ▶/Ⅱ button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

- You can also use the on-screen display to confirm that the MIC.Filter has been set. - The MIC.Filter setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. - The MIC.Filter function will work only during movie recording. - The microphone filter function works only with the built-in microphone: It will not function when using an external microphone (p. 70).

Setting Up Record Functions

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SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)

Choose the movie quality from "XTRA", "FINE", "SID"

It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the "XTRA" or "FINE" mode.

1 Press the MENU button, use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/>
2 Choose the desired quality mode, and then press the ▶/Ⅱ button.
3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

• The movie quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
• The "VIDEO Mode" setting will not change even if the DVD is replaced.
  * When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, the "VIDEO Mode" setting will not change even if the disc is replaced.
• When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, you cannot switch the setting on movie quality or wide-screen mode while recording on the disc. The DVD video cameras/recorder will be automatically set to the movie quality or wide-screen mode first used with the disc for recording.
• When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R+RW: You cannot specify the combination of "VIDEO Mode: STD" and "16:9 On"(p. 85). If you specify "16:9 On" and I try to switch the VIDEO Mode to STD from XTRA or FINE, the screen will automatically switch to the 4:3-aspect ratio display.
  • The movie quality setting is effective only during movie recording. The setting will not be displayed during recording of stills.

Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distorted under the recording conditions listed below. Pan the DVD video camera/recorder as slowly as possible (Block noise is likely to appear in the "STD" mode).

• If there is a complicated pattern in background (as in following figure on left);
• If the DVD video camera/recorder is moved excessively or quickly;
• If subject is moving rapidly even when the DVD video camera/recorder is not moving.

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SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE)

When viewing recorded images later on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), specify wide-screen (16:9) mode "On". You can also record images with the aspect ratio changed (the aspect ratio with "Off" is 4.3).

The following figures compare the images displayed on LCD monitor and in viewfinder when the wide-screen mode is "on" and "off".

"16:9 On" specified

(aspect ratio 16:9)

"16:9 Oil" specified

(aspect ratio 4:3)

When using DZ-HS303E

When using DZ-HS301E/HS300E

1 Press the MENU button, use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀ buttons to choose "16:9" on the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the ▶/|| button.

2 Choose "On", and then press the ▶/□ button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

When viewing playback on an ordinary TV screen later, specify "16:9 Off": Recording with "16:9 On" specified will be played back on an ordinary TV with longer vertical direction of image.

An image recorded with "16:9 On" specified will appear as follows:

Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder

Images recorded with "16:9 Off" specified will appear as follows:

Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder

Note:

• The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
• When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)(DVD-R+/RW): You cannot specify the combination of "VIDEO Mode: STD" and "16:9 On"(p. 85). If you specify "16:9 On" and try to switch the VIDEO Mode to "STD" from "XTRA" or "FINE", the screen will automatically switch to the 4:3-aspect ratio display.
• When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, switching between wide mode (16:9) and normal mode (4:3) will not be possible while using the same disc.
• Images recorded with "16:9 On" (aspect ratio 16:9) specified will be played back with the setting used during recording regardless of the 16:9 setting then being used.
• If you connect this DVD vide camera/recorder to the S1 or S2 terminal of TV, the TV will automatically switch to the wide-screen mode. See TV instruction manual for details.
• When using a video selector, the TV may not automatically be switched to 16:9 mode.
• If you connect the DVD video camera/recorder with a disc recorded in wide mode to a TV with 4:3 display only and play it back, vertically long images will appear. To display 4:3 images, set "TV type" (p. 111) to 4:3 and view the images.
• If you play back a +RW recorded in wide mode on a DVD recorder/player, etc., vertically long images will appear even on a wide-screen TV. In this case, change the setting on the DVD recorder/player, or set "TV type" (p. 111) to 4:3 and view the images.
  * This system records the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3) information in void space between video signals.

CARD

SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY)

You can switch the still recording quality.

It is recommended that you use "FINE" when recording vital images (p. 155 "Size And Quality Of Photos").

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

2 Choose the option you want, and then press the ▶/■ button.

Note: • The still quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

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SELF-TIMER

You can record photos using the self-timer function, as with ordinary cameras.

The self-timer function is valid only when recording photos (stills).

2 Select "On", and then press the ▶/|| button.

The self-timer will be set.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

4 Press the PHOTO/SELECT button.

The recording indicator at the front of DVD video camera/recorder will blink. The self-timer indicator will start to count down, and recording will commence approximately 10 seconds later.

Note:

- You can also check that self-timer has been set by

- To release the self-timer mode, choose 'Off' on the menu screen or turn DVD video camera/recorder off. - To prevent self-timer use the PHOTO/DEF.

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SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)

If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can switch off the on-screen information (displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen) from the TV screen.

1 Press the MENU button, use the ◀◀/▶◀/
◀◀/▶▶/▶/Ⅱ buttons to choose "OSD Output" on the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the ▶/Ⅲ button.

2 Choose "On" or "Off", and press the ▶/Ⅱ button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

* The "OSD Output" setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

- Even if "Off" is chosen, the on-screen information will appear during playback. See page 78 for playback on-screen information display.

• Even after the on-screen information is removed from the TV screen, it will still appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

*On* selling *Off* selling

TV screen TV screen

HDD

DROP DETECTION (HDD PROTECTION)

The default setting is "On". Specify "HDD Protection: Off" if you plan to use the HDD built in this DVD video camera/recorder in a weightless condition, such as skydiving, to prevent stop in recording or playback: Specifying "On" in such status will activate the drop detection function and stop recording or playback to protect the HDD built in this DVD video camera/recorder.

1 Press the MENU button, use the ◀◀/▶◀/
◀◀/▶▶/▶/|| buttons to choose "HDD Protection" on the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen.

2 Choose "On" or "Off", use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀/▶/▶/▶ buttons to then press the ▶/▶ button

When "Off" is specified, the icon will appear.

- The "HDD Protection" setting will return to "On" when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

(When "HDD Protection: Off" is specified)

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Using External Microphone

Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD video camera/recorder. Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on external microphone and start recording. For details on external microphone, see "Major Specifications" on page 152.

To external microphone jack

Note:

• Depending on the shape of its plug, an external microphone cannot be plugged in, while the cable is left plugged in the AV/S output terminal. Unplug the AV/S output cable to use the external microphone.
• This DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a plug-in power type microphone. (Power is not supplied from this DVD video camera/proprietor.)
• Connecting an external microphone will switch off the built-in microphone.
  • The DZ-RS300E cannot use any external microphone.

Disc Navigation

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Using Disc Navigation

STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION

Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Here is an explanation on "scene" and "programme", so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function.

The screens in this instruction manual are basically those that will appear when the HDD is used. Some items will not appear when a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW or card is used, but the operation is the same.

- Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 34). - When using HDD: Set the power switch to "HDD". - When using disc: Set the power switch to "DVD". - When using card: Set the power switch to "SD".

1 Set the power switch properly.
2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

The Disc Navigation screen (shown on page 72) will appear.

3 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button again.

Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the recording pause status. You can also press the ■ button to end Disc Navigation.

Thumbnail Selected scene number/ Number of all scenes Cursor Still image icon¹ Operation guide² PLAY SELECT CPU Current page position³ Bar graph Icon of HDD, DVD/ card type⁴

1 Icon displayed on a photo recorded on a DVD-RAM using Hilachi DVD video camera/recorder marked before DZ-HS303E/HS301E/HS300E. DZ-HS303E/HS301E/HS300E cannot record any photos on a DVD-RAM.
*2 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera-recorder.
*3 Appears when 13 scenes or more have been recorded.
*4 When using a disc, the icon that corresponds to the type of disc being used will appear. *■" will appear for card.

Icons to be displayed on thumbnail:

Note:

- Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed, the recording data/time of the scene on which the cursor is placed, recording data of scene (VIDEO Mode, 16:9, recording length), and operation guide will appear in sequence (when HDD is used).

graph LR
    A["Data Input"] --> B["Processing Module"]
    B --> C["Storage Module"]
    C --> D["Displayed Only when HDD is used"]

• Each time Disc Navigation is started with a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R inserted, message "Creating Thumbnail" will appear. After the message appears, the Disc Navigation screen will appear.
  • In the following cases, the Disc Navigation screen will appear or a message will be displayed:

• HDD or disc is write-protected.

• Finalised DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW
• DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder model marketed before DZ-
  HS303E/HS301E/HS300E, and not finalised - Locked card
  Do not leave the Disc Navigation screen displayed on TV to which the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could damage the TV screen, possibly by burning.

The selected scene will be framed: This is called a "cursor".

3 Press the ▶/Ⅱ button.

Playback will start from the selected scene.

Note:

Pressing the ◀◀ or ▶▶ button will move the cursor to the preceding or following scene. Pressing the ◀◀ or ▶▶ button will move to preceding or following page.

ADJUSTING VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK

If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movie, playback sound will be heard from the speaker. Adjust the sound volume using the zoom lever. Tilt it to the "T" side to increase the volume, "W" side to reduce the volume.

●When playback ends:

The DVD video camera/ recorder will enter the playback pause status at the last image of last scene. Pressing the ■ or DISC

NAVIGATION button will restore the Disc Navigation screen.

When the playback pause status continues for as long as 5 minutes, the Disc Navigation screen will automatically be restored.

Playback pause

●Playing back photos

A photo on DVD-RAM will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds. When playing back photos on card, playback will stop after each photo playback.

Note:

• Press the ▶/■ button to temporarily stop playback. Pressing the ▶/■ button again will start from that point.
• If you press the ▶/■ button after playback of the last scene on disc finishes, playback will start again from the beginning.
• Pressing the ■ button will always restore the Disc Navigation screen.
• When playing back photos on card, "Playback" will appear. In the case of a photo with a large number of pixels, it will take some time for the photo to appear.

Before You Begin

- Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder to play back scenes on it. (p. 44, 45).

• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 34).

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PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE

STOP/EXIT

1 Press the ▶/II button in the recording pause status.

The DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback mode, and the scene you have recorded last will be played back. When playback is finished, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the pause status at the last image on disc. If the playback pause status continues for as long as 5 minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically return to the recording pause status.

2 Press the ■ button.

Playback will stop, and recording pause status will be restored.

Note:

- To temporarily stop playback, press the ▶/Ⅱ button.

Press the ▶/■ button again to restart playback.

- Even if you stop playback midway and immediately start recording again, the new image will be recorded after the last scene on HDD, disc or card (the previous images will not be overwritten).

- Image data edited on PC, plc., or the recorded image may not appear on this DVD video camera/recorder; also, the recorded sound may not play back. depending on the type of image data.

• Image data recorded on another DVD video camera/ recorder or DVD recorder may not be played on this DVD video camera/ recorder.

- Depending on the amount of data to be played back, it may take some time for the playback image to appear.

- Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on card.

- If the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder is too high, normal playback may not be possible. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off once, wait until the ambient temperature becomes lower, and then operate it again.

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DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE

1 Press the MENU button during playback.

2 Choose "Edit", "Delete Scene", and then

3 Choose "YES", and then press the ▶/II

button.

The last recorded scene will be deleted, and

CAPTURING PHOTO

You can record an image displayed during playback of video as a photo on a card.

1 Press the MENU button at a scene you wish to capture during playback.

2 Choose "Edit", "PHOTO Capture", and then press the ▶/Ⅱ button. The screen for verifying capture will appear.

3 Choose "YES", and then press the ▶/|| button.

The captured scene will be recorded on a card.

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Note:

- You can also press PHOTO/SELECT button for the scene you wish to capture in step 1: The screen for verifying capture will appear. Choose "YES", and then press the ▶/□ button. The scene will be recorded on

A captured photo is played back on the DVD video camera/recorder as follows: When captured from a video recorded with 16:9 (wide model) On specified:

Number of pixels (JPEG standard): 640 x 360

When captured from a video recorded with 16:9 (wide mode) Off specified Number of pixels (JPEG standard): 640 x 480

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SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback, press the ◀ or ▶ button and hold it: Search playback will start.

Hold down ▶▶

Scenes will be visually scanned forward. Hold down ◀:

Scenes will be visually scanned backward. Release the ◀◀ or ▶▶ button when you find the desired image:

Normal playback will start from that point.

Note:

- If the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises, normal skip or search playback may not be possible: Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.

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FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback pause, press the ◀ or ▶ button. Frame advance, frame back or slow playback will start.

Press▶▶ once:

Picture will advance one frame.

Press ◀ once:

Picture will go back one frame.

Hold down ▶▶

Forward slow playback.

Hold down

After frame advance, frame back or slow playback, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status.

Note:

* In slow playback, a rapidly moving subject image may be distorted.

* The intervals for playing back frames in frame advance/frame back/slow playback are as follows: Frame advance and forward slow: Approx. 0.03 seconds

Frame back and reverse slow: Approx. 0.5 seconds

SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback, press the ◀◀ or ▶▶ button to locate the start of desired scene.

Press ▶▶ once:

To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback.

Press once:

To return to the first image of the scene being played back, and start playback.

Hold down

To continuously locate the beginnings of scenes, starting from the scene following the scene being played back. When the desired image appears, release the button: Playback will start from that point.

Hold down

To continuously locate the beginnings of scenes backward, starting from the scene preceding the scene currently being played back. When the desired image appears, release the button: Playback will start from that point.

Portion being played back

Pressing the ◀ button at a portion several seconds from the start of scene being played back will return to the start of the scene preceding that being played back.

Note:

- If you perform skip playback during playback pause, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status at the beginning of the located scene.

- Pressing the ▶ button in the last scene on HDD or disc will set the DVD video camera/recorder to the playback pause status at the last image.

- If the temperature inside the DVD video camera/ recorder rises, normal skip or search playback may not be possible: Tum the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.

PLAYING BACK STILLS

Press the ◀◀ or ▶▶ button during playback to quickly play back stills in sequence.

Press ▶▶ once:

To display stills one by one forward.

Press once:

To display stills one by one backward.

[When using DVD-RAM]

(This DVD video camera/recorder cannot record any photo on a DVD-RAM.)

Releasing the ◀ or ▶ button will start

continuous playback.

[When using card]

When the ◄◄ or ►► button is released, the photo at that point will be displayed, and then the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the

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JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)

1 Press the MENU button

during playback

2 Choose the option

(point you want to go

to), and then press the

/11 button.

Top:

To go to the start, and enter playback pause.

End:

To go to the end of last scene, and enter

playback pause.

Specify:

To go to a specified point and enter playback

pause. See the following for details.

●Specifying the point to view

1 Choose "Specify" in step 2 above, and then press the ▶/□ button.

The screen for specifying the point to go to will appear.

Position of currently

Total recording time of

played back image — all selected

Cursor position

2 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀ buttons to select the desired time of chosen point.

Press: To select the start

Press ▶: To select the end.

Press◄◄ or ►►

- Press one

To move the cursor in 10-second units

(1-still units for card)

- Hold down:

To move the cursor in 1-minute units

(10-still units for card)

3 Press the ▶/|| button to enter the selection.

The DVD video camera/recorder will go to

the specified point and enter the playback

pause status

Pressing the ▶/II button again will start

playback

Note:

• To cancel the "Go To" procedure midway, press the ■

button before going to the specified point.

- If multiple scenes are selected using the Disc

Navigation function or PHOTO/SELECT button,

choosing "Top" will jump to the beginning of selected

scends

* When multiple scenes are selected, the total time of

selected scenes will appear in the "total recording

time display.

- With card, the number of stills will appear at the

"TOP", "CURRENT", "END" and "GO TO" indicators.

• The cursor may not move at same-pitch intervals.

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INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK

Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing.

graph LR
    A["No display Playback information"] --> B["display"]
    B --> C["Recording date/time"]

●Switching the information display mode

Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the display mode of on-screen information.

When using HDD/DVD:

Recording mode Scene No. Repeat play *4 Playback operation* Counter HDD. Disc type* Programme No. or Play ListNo.*2 Programme or Play List1*

When using card:

1 Programme or Play List.
^12 Number of programme or play list being
played back (not displayed when all
programmes are being played back).
5 Refer to "HID, DVD/Card type" on page 49.
^4 Will appear when each function is specified

*3 ▶ : Standard playback

II : Playback pause

: Forward search playback

: Reverse search playback

:Forward skip playback

: Reverse skip playback

: Forward frame advance

: Reverse frame back

▶: Forward s l o w p l a y b a c k

: Reverse slow playback

See pages 73-76 for how to operate.

The "K" mark will appear on the first image

on disc. The "N" mark will occur on the last time.

The mark will appear on the last image up disc.

- Recording date/time display: Shows the date/time when recording was started. Even when playback starts, the date/time display will not advance.

• No display: No information will appear.

I however, when the mode of playback

operation is switched, the symbol will appear for approx. 3 seconds.

Note:

See page 95 and after for "Programme", page 98 and after for "Play List".

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀ buttons to select the desired scene.
3 Press the PHOTO/SELECT button once:

The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes.

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀ buttons to point the cursor at the first scene in the range of scenes you want to select.

Yellow frame

Note:
- You can know the status of scenes from the colours of cursor and bergraph:

Cursor Bar graph Status of scenes
Yellow Light blue		Current cursor position
Blue Light blue		Range of scenes being selected
Red	Yellow	Scenes already selected

3 Hold down the PHOTO/SELECT button for at least one second:

The selected scene will be doubly framed in yellow and blue.

Double frames in yellow and blue

• Pressing the ▶/□ button after selecting scenes will play back only the selected scenes from the beginning of each.
  • To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to be cancelled, and then press the PHOTO/SELECT button.

To cancel all selected scenes, press the ■ button.
To cancel all selected scenes, press the ■ button.
- You can also select scenes in reverse from the last scene in the range.
• To release multiple selection, press the ■ or PHOTO/SELECT button before pressing the ▶/■ button in step 4.
• Up to 999 scenes can be selected.
• To release multiple selection, press the ■ or PHOTO/SELECT button before pressing the ▶/■ button in step 4.
• Up to 999 scenes can be selected.

4 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶▶ buttons to select the last scene in the range you want, and then press the ▶/■ button:

The thumbnails of scenes in the specified range will be framed in red, and then selected.

Red frame
When scenes up to this point are selected

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION

The Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations.

Available function								Contents	Referenc e page
Editing of scenes	●	●	●				▲*1	You can delete unnecessary scenes, combine scenes, or divide one scene.	85 – 87
Setting special effects to scenes	●	●	●					You can attach fade and skip to a scene, and change existing thumbnails.	88 – 90
Copy from disc to card		●						You can copy photos recorded on DVD-RAM disc to card.	91
Scene lock							●	You can lock any scene so that it will not be deleted by mistake: Essential scenes are thereby protected, and recording another still is possible.	92
Scene information display	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	You can display information on one scene or multiple scenes, such as image quality, recording time, etc.	94
Changing title	●	●	●					You can change the title of play list or programme.	95, 104
Creation of play list	●	●	●					You can create an original movie by changing the combination of scenes.	98
Initialisation	●	●	●	●		●	●	You can delete all data recorded on HDD/DVD/Card.	105
Protection	●	●	●					You can protect the HDD/DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW (VR-mode) to prevent deletion or editing by mistake.	106
Remaining display (Capacity)	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	The remaining recordable movie time or number of recordable stills is displayed.	106
Disc finalisation			●2	●	●	●		You can use this DVD video camera/ recorder to finalise any DVD-RW/DVD- RV+RW recorded on it so that the disc can be viewed on DVD recorder/player, etc.	108
Unfinalising disc				●		●		You can unfinalise a DVD-RW (VF- mode)+RW that was finalised on this DVD video camera/recorder so that additional videos can be recorded on the disc.	109
Repeat play	●	●	●	●	●	●		You can repeatedly play back programmes and scenes.	110
Slide show							●	You can play back stills continuously. 111

UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU

Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and

menu screens for HDD/DVD/Card will appear

Shaded items will also appear in Quick Menu display mode (see page 52).

Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.

●When using HDD/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode)

graph TD
    A["Scene"] --> B["Edit (p. 85)"]
    A --> C["Effect (p. 88)"]
    A --> D["Subbing* (p. 83) Correct (p. 87)"]
    A --> E["Copy*2 (p. 91) More"]
    A --> F["Select (p. 93)"]
    A --> G["Detail (p. 94)"]
    A --> H["*1 HDD only"]
    A --> I["*2 DVD-RAM only"]

    B --> J["Divido (p. 86)"]
    B --> K["Delete (p. 85)"]
    C --> L["Fade (p. 88)"]
    C --> M["Skip (p. 89)"]
    C --> N["Thumbnail (p. 90)"]
    C --> O["All (p. 83)"]
    C --> P["Select (p. 84)"]
    C --> Q["Start → Current (p. 93)"]
    C --> R["Current → End (p. 93)"]
    C --> S["All (p. 93)"]

    T["Play list"] --> U["Select (p. 99)"]
    T --> V["Play (p. 99)"]
    T --> W["Croatic (p. 98)"]
    T --> X["Edit (p. 100 -103)"]
    T --> Y["Title (p. 104)"]
    T --> Z["Delete (p. 104)"]

    U --> AA["Go To Top (p. 105)"]
    U --> AB["End (p. 105)"]

    AC["Program"] --> AD["Select (p. 95)"]
    AC --> AE["Play (p. 96)"]
    AC --> AF["Title (p. 96)"]

    AG["Others"] --> AH["Category*4 (p. 110) All"]
    AG --> AI["Repeat Play (p. 110)"]
    AG --> AJ["TV type (p. 111)"]
    AG --> AK["* DVD-RAM only"]

    AL["HDD Setting"] --> AM["Finalize DVD*6 (p. 108)"]
    AL --> AN["Format HDD (p. 105)"]
    AL --> AO["(Format DVD)"] (p. 106)
    AL --> AP["(Protect DVD)"] (p. 106)
    AL --> AQ["Capacity"] (p. 106)
    AL --> AR["Update Control Info."] (p. 107)
    AL --> AS["Full Format*6 (p. 107)<br>*6 DVD-RW (VR-mode) only"]
    AL --> AT["*6 HDD only"]

    AU["VIDEO"] --> AV["(p. 110)"]
    AU --> AW["(p. 110)"]
    AU --> AX["PHOTO"] (p. 110)

    AY["DIVID"] --> AZ["(p. 87)"]
    AZ --> BA["(p. 87)"]

    BB["Video"] --> BC["(p. 110)"]
    BB --> BD["(p. 110)"]

    BE["DVD Setting Protect HDD"] --> BF["(Prolact DVD)"]
    BE --> BG["(Protection DVD)"]

    BH["Other"] --> BI["(Prolact DVD *"]
    BH --> BJ["(Protection DVD *"]

    BK["DVD-RAM only"] --> BL["(Prolact DVD *"]
    BK --> BM["(Protection DVD *"]

●When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW

graph TD
    A["Scene"] --> B["Select (p. 93)"]
    A --> C["Detail (p. 94)"]
    B --> D["Start → Current (p. 93)"]
    B --> E["Current → End (p. 93)"]
    C --> F["All (p. 93)"]
    D --> G["Finalize DVD (p. 108)"]
    E --> H["Unfinalize DVD^7 (p. 109)"]
    E --> I["Format DVD^7 (p. 105)"]
    E --> J["Capacity (p. 106)"]
    K["Program Select (p. 95) DVD Setting"] --> L["Play (p. 96)"]
    M["Go To"] --> N["Top (p. 105)"]
    M --> O["End (p. 105)"]
    P["Others"] --> Q["Repeat Play (p. 110)"]
    P --> R["TV type (p. 111)"]
    S["On (p. 110)"] --> T["Off (p. 110)"]
    S --> U["16.9 (p. 111)"]
    S --> V["4.3 (p. 111)"]

●When using card

graph TD
    A["Scene"] --> B["Delete (p. 85)"]
    A --> C["Lock (p. 92)"]
    A --> D["Select (p. 93) Start = Current (p. 93)"]
    A --> E["Detail (p. 94)"]
    F["Go To"] --> G["Top (p. 105)"]
    F --> H["End (p. 105)"]
    I["Card"] --> J["Formal Card (p. 105)"]
    I --> K["Capacity (p. 106)"]
    L["Slide Show"] --> M["Start (p. 111)"]

Dubbing on DVD

You can dub the images recorded on the HDD to a DVD.

Before You Begin

• Set the power switch to "HDD". • Prepare a recordable disc. • The recording time for a scene that can be dubbed on one disc is approx, 30 minutes ( in FINE mode). If the HDD contains a scene exceeding the length that is recordable on one disc, it cannot be dubbed: Divide the scene (see p. 86), and then perform dubbing. • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder during dubbing; Dubbing is not possible with a battery connected. • If power is turned off and dubbing is interrupted midway, proper dubbing will not be possible.

DUBBING ALL SCENES RECORDED ON HDD (DUBBING ALL)

You can dub all scenes recorded on the HDD to a disc from the beginning in sequence.

If the scenes cannot be included on one disc, count the capacity size of scenes, and dub the scenes

that can be stored on the disc. Replace the disc during dubbing, following the screen for replacing disc. Dubbing will protect from the following words: This operation will be reported until all words

Disc. Dubbing will return from the following scene. This operation will be repeated until an scene on the HID are dubbed.

1 Press the DUBBING button.

"Please insert DVD." will appear.

Press the DISC EJFCT button, and then insert a disc.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button, then the MENU button, and choose "Scene",

"Dubbing" and "All": The same screen will appear.

2 The screen for verification will appear: Choose

"YES", and then press the ▶/II button.

"Dubbing scenes to DVD?" will appear.

To stop dubbing, choose "NO", or press ■/STOP (EXIT)

(5101/241). If you press the ◀ button at this time, you

can confirm the scenes to be dubbed, which

will be enclosed in red cursor.

Press ■ (STOP/EXIT) to restore the screen for

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3 Replace the disc.

If one disc cannot contain all scenes, the screen for verifying disc replacement will appear. To continue dubbing, press the DISC EJECT button, and then replace the disc. To stop dubbing, press ■ (STOP/EXIT).

5 Press the DISC EJECT button to remove the

disc.

Close the cover of disc insertion block.

Press ■ (STOP/EXIT) to end dubbing.

Note:

* If message "Scene No.xxx is too large. Please divide

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SELECTING SCENES RECORDED ON HDD AND DUBBING THEM (SCENE SELECT DUBBING)

You can select desired scenes recorded on HDD and dub only those scenes on discs.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button, and then the MENU button.
2 Choose "Scene", "Dubbing", "Select", and then press the ▶/Ⅲ button. "Please insert DVD." will appear on the screen: Press the DISC EJECT button and insert a disc.
3 Place the cursor on a scene to be dubbed, and then press the ▶/□ or PHOTO/SELECT button: The cursor of the selected scene will change to red (see p. 79), and the scene with red cursor will be dubbed to a disc.

If you wish to dub other scenes, place the cursor on a scene in the same way, and press the ▶/■ or PHOTO/SELECT button to select. To cancel a selected secret PHOTO/SELECT button selected scenes, press ■ If the total capacity size exceeds the remaining for remaining bar at the top be red, and a message w scenes again.

4 Press the DUBBING button. "Dubbing scenes to DVD?" will appear. Instead of pressing the DUBBING button, you can press the MENU button, choose "Edit", and then "Enter": The same screen will appear. Choosing "YES" will start dubbing. To cancel dubbing, choose "NO" or press ■ (STOP/EXIT).
5 When dubbing is finished, check the "Delete Scene" screen. Choosing "YES" will delete the dubbed scenes from the HDD.

Note:

• The scenes on HDD will be dubbed to disc in the order of display on HDD Disc Navigation screen. To dub the scenes in a different order, create a play list on which scenes are registered in the desired order of dubbing (see p. 98), and then execute dubbing.
- If a finalised disc or a heavily scratched or dirty disc is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will appear and dubbing will not be possible: Use another disc.
• A DVD-RW/DVD-R dubbed on this DVD video camera/recorder will not be finalised: To play it back on a DVD recorder, be sure to finalise it on this DVD video camera/recorder.
• The details of editing scenes on HDD (lade, skip, change of thumbnail, etc.) will not be reflected in the scenes if they are dubbed on a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW.
• The maximum number of scenes and programmes that can be dubbed will vary depending on the disc used.
- If you combine scenes with different recording dates on a play list, and dub the combined scene to a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode), the scenes will be clubbed separately for each date. However, if a combined scene is subsequently divided, the scenes may not be clubbed separately for each date.
- If you dub scenes combined using the Disc Navigation function to a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/ +RW, the two scenes immediately before the combination (sometimes more than two scenes) will be dubbed.
- If you divide a scene using the Disc Navigation function, and then club both the divided scenes to a DVD-RW (VF-mode):DVD-R/+RW, the scene before the division will be dubbed.
• The time shown on dubbing is for reference: Dubbing will be performed at normal speed in XTRA mode; approx. 1.5 times the normal in FINE mode; approx. 2 times the normal in STD mode.
If the number of scenes on HDD is too large, or the temperature of this DVD video camera recorder is too high, the required recording time may be longer than the display time on screen.
- Please note in advance that Hitachi will not accept any responsibility for compensation or loss of data, or direct or indirect damage when dubbing is not performed normally due to a fault in this DVD video camera/recorder.

●List of dubbing possible/Impossible

Disc to be dubbed	Videos on HDD
	VIDEO Modes (XTRA/FINE/STD) mixed	Wide/normal modes (16:9/4:3) mixed	VIDEO Mode "STD" and wide mode (16:9)
DVD-RAM	●	●	●
DVD-RW (VR-mode)	●	●	●
DVD-RW (VF-mode)	—	—	—
DVD-R	—	—	—
+RW	●* ●*	—

●: Dubbing possible; —: Dubbing impossible
* You cannot specify the combination of "VIDEO Mode: STD" and "16:9 On".

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DELETING SCENES (EDIT - DELETE)

You may want to delete unwanted scenes.

Scenes on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R cannot be deleted, and menu item "Delete" will not appear with DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R.

When using +RW, no scene can be deleted from the Disc Navigation menu (see page 74).

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Place the cursor on the scene to be deleted.
3 Press the MENU button.
4 Choose "Scene", "Edit", "Delete", and then press the ▶/Ⅱ button. When using card, choose "Scene", "Delete", and then press the ▶/Ⅱ button.
5 The "Delete Scene" screen will appear: If you are sure you want to delete the selected scene, press the ▶/□ button.

If you want to change the scene to be deleted, you can change it on this screen.

6 The screen for verifying deletion will appear: Choose "YES", and then press the ▶/II

7 Press the ■ button to quit.

Note:

• If you point the cursor at the scene to be deleted on DISC NAVIGATION screen, and then press the DELETE button on remote control, the screen in step 5 will appear.
  • To delete an unwanted part of a scene on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode), divide the scene first, and then delete the unnecessary part (see page 86). • If you delete all data on HDD/DVD/card, initializing the
  HDD/DVD/card will be recommended (see page 105) • If the time of deleted scenes (stills) is quite short, the remaining free space of HDD/DVD/card may not increase in the HDD/DVD/card or card remaining indicator.
  • The locked scenes on card cannot be deleted (see page 92).

●Editing using submenu

Press the MENU button before pressing the ▶/Ⅱ button in step 5 (see page 85): The submenu will appear.

Edit Select Exit....To delete selected scenes Select Start → Current....To restore the Disc Navigation screen Current → End....To select scenes from the start to the one that the cursor is on at the moment All....To select all scenes Go To Top....To move the cursor to the first scene End....To move the cursor to the last scene

Pressing the ■ button will restore the screen in step 5.

^1 The menu item to be displayed will vary depending on the setting.

Note:

Although the submenu screen will appear for each setting, some menu items may not appear, depending on the setting.

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DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE)

You can divide a scene into two parts.

To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Place the cursor on the scene to be divided.
3 Press the MENU button.
4 Choose, "Scene", "Edit", "Divide" and then press the ▶/□ button.
5 The "Divide Scene" screen will appear: If you are sure you want to divide the selected scene, press the ▶/■ button: The selected scene will be played back.

If you want to change the scene to be divided, you can change it on this screen.

6

When you reach the point where you want to divide the scene, press the PHOTO/SELECT button.

Choose "NO" to cancel division.
After division, the "Divide Scene" screen will
be restored.
Repeat steps 5 - 7 to divide another scene.
8 Press the ■ button to quit.
Note:
• If you press the MENU button before pressing the
▶/II button in step 5, the submenu will appear
- search and name advance are useful when designing division points.
• Combining scenes that were divided will restore the
original scene (see page B7).
- If a special effect has been added to the original
scene, the "IN" effect will be added to the first half of scene, and the "OUT" effect to the latter half.
• The division point may drift before or after the
designated point by approximately 0.5 seconds
- Since a scene with a skip set cannot be played back,
no division point can be specified: Release the skip
for the scene before dividing it.
- If the division point is at a sum, a message will appear, but no division will be made.
• All the following point is at the
- In the division point is at the start of end of a scene, a means will appear, but no division will be made.

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COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE)

If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of Disc Navigation.

Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. When using a DVD-RAM, combining scenes is possible only when "Category: All" is specified (p. 110). Stills cannot be combined.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Press the MENU button, choose "Scene", "Edit", "Combine", and then press ▶/II button.
3 The "Combine Scenes" screen will appear: Point the cursor at the first scene to be combined, and then press the ▶/■ button. The cursor will change to double frames of blue and yellow.
4 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶▶ buttons to determine the range of scenes to be combined, point the cursor at the last scene, and then press the ▶/□ button. The cursor will change to a red frame. The last scene will be double frames of red and yellow.
5 If you do not wish to change the scenes to be combined, press the ▶/■ button. To change the scenes, press the ■ (STOP/EXIT) button to return the cursor to yellow, and then select the scenes to be combined again.

6 The screen for verifying combination will appear: Choose "YES", and then press the ▶/□ button.

The two images appearing on the verification screen are those of the first and last scenes to be combined.

Choose "NO" to cancel combination.

After Yes or No setting, the "Combine

Scenes" screen will be restored.

The thumbnail of the first scene will appear in

the combined scene.

Repeat steps 3 and 6 to combine other scenes.

7 Press the ■ button to quit.

Note:

• You can also select multiple scenes after step 1: Press the MENU button to continue the procedure of combination.
• If you press the MENU button before pressing the
  ▶/II button in step 3, the submenu will appear (see page 86).
• With fade effect, the "IN" effect of the first scene in the selected range and the "OUT" effect on the last scene will be attached to a combined scene.
• Scenes in different programmes (different recording dates) cannot be combined: Create a play list first, and then combine such scenes on the play list.
• When using the HDD, scenes with different VIDEO Modes or 16:9 mode cannot be combined.

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ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT - MOVE)

You can arrange scenes within a play list by moving them to desired positions (p. 103). Create a play list first, and then arrange the scenes ["CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)", p. 98].

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DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT - FADE)

You can add lading to the beginning and/or end of scene. There are three types of special effects:

Fade Out Fade Out Fade Out

White:
Fades in from white screen Fades cut to white screen

Wipe:
Fades in from black screen to vertical direction of screen Fades cut from vertical direction of screen to black screen

B/W:
Fades in from Black and
White screen la colour
Fades out from colour screen
to Black and White screen

screen

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button

2 Place the cursor on the scene to which fade is to be added.

3 Press the MENU button.

4 Choose, "Scene", "Effect", "Fade" and then press the ▶/□ button.

5 The "Fade" screen will appear: If you are sure you want to add the fade effect to the scene, press the ▶/□ button.

If you want to change the scene to which fade is added, you can change it on this screen.

6 Select the special effects for "IN" and/or "OLT", choose "Enter", and then press the ▶/■ button.

You can use the ◀◀/▶▶ buttons to move the cursor to "IN", "OUT", "Enter" or "Cancel". Use the ◀◀/▶▶ buttons to choose the effect to be added, and then press the ▶/▶ button to set the effect.

To cancel setting, choose "Cancel". If you choose "Enter" and press the ▶/|| button, the "Fade" screen will be restored

7 Press the ■ button to quit.

The “▲” and/or “▲” icon(s) will appear in the scenes for which fade in and/or fade out have been set.

Note:

- If a disc on which fade has been set on scene with this DVD video camera/recorder is played on a DVD recorder/player, or the scene is captured into a PC, the set fade will not be reflected (see Note on page 80). - When dubbing on a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/ +RW. The setting on fade will not be reflected (see page 84).

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PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT - SKIP)

You can specify "Skip" for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Place the cursor on the scene to which skip is to be set. Multiple scenes can be selected for skipping (p. 79).
3 Press the MENU button.
4 Chouse "Scene", "Effect", "Skip", and then press the ▶/Ⅱ button.
5 The "Set Skip" screen will appear: If you are sure you want to skip the selected scene, press the ▶/□ button.

If you want to change the scene to be skipped, you can change it on this screen. After skip setting, the "Set Skip" screen will be restored. Repeat step 5 to set skipping of other scenes.

6 Press the ■ button to quit.

A skip icon “will appear in the thumbnail of any scene for which skipping has been set.

●Releasing Skip

Perform the same procedure as setting skip: The skip icon will disappear and skipping of the scene will be released.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the
  ▶/II button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear (p. 86).
• If a disc on which skip has been set on scene with this DVD video camera/recorder is played on a DVD reorder/player, or the scene is captured into a PC, the set skip will not be reflected (see Note on page 80).
• When dubbing on a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW, the setting on skip will not be reflected (see page 84).

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CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT - THUMBNAIL)

Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set a vivid image to thumbnail, you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation screen.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Place the cursor on the scene whose thumbnail you wish to change.

3 Press the MENU button.

4 Choose "Scene", "Effect", "Thumbnail", and then press the ▶/□ button.

5 The "Change Thumbnail" screen will appear: If you are sure you want to change the thumbnail of the selected scene, press the ▶/■ button: The selected scene will be played back.

If you want to change the scene whose thumbnail is to be changed, you can change it on this screen.

6 When the image you want to use as the thumbnail of the scene appears, press the PHOTO/SELECT button.

7 The screen for verifying switching of thumbnail will appear: Choose "YES", and then press the ▶/□ button.

Choose "NO" to cancel switching of thumbnail.

After Yes or No setting, the "Change Thumbnail" screen will be restored.

Repeat steps 5–7 to change the other scenes.

8 Press the ■ button to quit.

Note:

- If you press the MENU button before pressing the ▶/■ button in step 8, the submenu screen will appear (p. 86).

• A thumbnail of still cannot be changed.

- Since the scene to which skipping is set cannot be played back, you will not be able to change its thumbnail: Release the skip setting of the scene to change the thumbnail.

- If a disc on which thumbnail has been set with this DVD video camera/recorder is played on a DVD reorder/player, or the scene is captured into a PC, the set thumbnail will not be reflected (see Note on page 80).

- When dubbing on a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/ +RW, the setting on changing thumbnail will not be reflected (see page 64).

COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM TO CARD (COPY)

RAM CARD

Before You Begin

- Set a DVD-RAM (recorded on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder marketed before DZ-HS303E/HS301E/HS300E) that includes the photos you wish to copy, and a card with recordable space, in this DVD video camera/recorder.

1 Set the power switch to "DVD".
2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
3 Place the cursor on the scene to be copied.
4 Press the MENU button.
5 Choose "Copy" on the "Scene" menu screen, and then press the ▶/Ⅱ button.
6 The "Copy to card" screen will appear: If you are sure you want to copy the selected still, press the ▶/Ⅲ button.

If you want to change the still to be copied, you can change it on this screen.

7 The screen for verifying copy will appear: Choose "YES", and then press the ▶/□ button.

Choose "NO" to cancel copy. After Yes or No setting, the "Copy to card" screen will be restored. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to copy other stills to card.

8 Press the ■ button to quit.

Note:

• No movie can be copied.
• If you press the MENU button before pressing the
▶/II button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear
(p. 86).
• See "Category" (p. 110) to check the stills recorded
on DVD-RAM.
• You can also select multiple scenes (p. 79).
• Even if all scenes, including movies, are selected to
be copied, only stills will be copied.
• Data on card cannot be copied to disc.

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LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK)

You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake.

1 Set the power switch to "SD".
2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
3 Place the cursor on the scene to be locked. You can also select multiple scenes (p. 79).
4 Press the MENU button.
5 Choose "Luck" on the "Scene" menu screen, and then press the ▶/Ⅱ button.
6 The "Lock Set" screen will appear: If you are sure you want to lock the selected scene, press the ▶/□ button.

If you want to change the scene to be locked, you can change it on this screen. After setting, the "Luck Set" screen will be restored. Repeat step 6 to lock another scene.

7 Press the ■ button to quit.

The lock icon "☐" will appear on any scene for which lock has been set.

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SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT)

You can use this "Select" function to select consecutive scenes at one time. This function is useful when there are numerous scenes.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Point the cursor at the first or last scene to be selected: When selecting all scenes, simply proceed with step 3.
3 Press the MENU button.

●Deselecting selected scenes

Deselecting scenes one by one:

While you are displaying the "All Programs" screen on which scenes have been selected, place the cursor on the scene to be deleted, and then press the PHOTO/SELECT button.

Note:

Up to 999 scenes can be selected.

4 Choose "Select" on the "Scene" menu screen.
5 Choose "Start → Current", "Current → End" or "All" and then press the ▶/■ button.

Deselecting all the selected scenes at once: While you are displaying the "All Programs" screen on which scenes have been selected, press the ■ button.

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DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL)

You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Place the cursor on the scene whose information you wish to know.

3 Press the MENU button.

4 Choose "Scene", "Detail", and then press the ▶/■ button.

The detailed information on the scene will appear.

*1 Not displayed with DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-RW +RW.
*2 Not displayed with DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R
*3 Will not appear if the loaded card does not comply with DCF.
*4 Number of pixels on still in horizontal direction: This may not appear with a JPEG file that does not conform to this DVD video camera/recorder.

Note:

• DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is a unified image file format for video cameras: Image files can be commonly used for all digital devices that conform to DCF. This DVD video camera/ recorder complies with DCF.
• Pressing the ▶ button will display information on the following scene; pressing the ◀ button will display information on the preceding scene.

5 Press the ■ button to quit.

Note:

- If multiple scenes have been selected, the total recording time of the selected scenes (total number in case of stills) will appear.

(When using HDD/DVD)

*1 Number of scenes whose quality mode is unknown:
This will appear when the disc has a scene recorded on a device other than this DVD video cameras/recorder, only if the disc has a scene whose mode is unknown.
'2 This will not appear with HDD/DVD-RW/DVD-R' +RW, since no still image can be recorded on it.
'3 Not displayed with a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R (finalised) /+RW that was recorded on another device.

(When using card)

Programme

WHAT IS "PROGRAMME"?

Programme refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still.

Scene No. 1 Scene No. 2 Scene No. 3 Scene No. 4 Scene No. 5 Scene No. 6 Movie 3:30 Movie 10:20 Still 11:45 Still 12:30 Movie 17:20 SB(100) Programme No. 1 Recorded on September 30

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SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT)

Since the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder are collected as "programmes" for each recording date, selecting a programme will allow you to display only the scenes on a specific date.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Use the ◄◄◄/►►/◄◄/►►/►/|| buttons to choose "Select" on the "Program" menu screen, and then press the ►/|| button.
4 Select the programme to be displayed, and then press the ▶/|| button.

The Disc Navigation screen of the selected programme will appear.

Note:

• Pressing the ■ button on the "Select Program" screen
  will restore the Disc Navigation screen. * If a disc recorded on another drive is lowered in this
• If a disc recorded on another device is issued in this DVD video camera/ recorder, the programme may no
  be a collection of recordings on the same date.
• If you change the video quality or switch the wide
  mode with a +RW, multiple programmes will be

produced even if they are recorded on the same date.

PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME (PLAY)

You can play back only the selected programme.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀/▶/▶/▶/▶ buttons to choose "Play" on the "Program" menu screen, and then press the ▶/▶/▶ button.

4 Select the programme to be played back, and then press the ▶/Ⅱ button.

Playback will start from the first scene of the selected programme.

Note: If "Repeat Play: On" is specified, the selected programme will be repeatedly played back (PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY), p. 110).

CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAMME (TITLE)

The recording date/time has initially been attached to any programme. You can change the recording date/time to any desired title.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Choose "Title" on the "Program" menu screen, and then press the ▶/□ button.

4 Select the programme whose title you want to change, and then press the ▶/|| button.

The screen for setting a title will appear.

5 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/ ▶◀ buttons to select a

letter, and then press the ▶/Ⅲ button: The selected letter will be entered.

Repeat this procedure to create a title. Up to 20 characters can be input.

Title input bar

Input mode

Palette for selecting characters

6 After entering the title, choose "Enter" and then press the ▶/■ button.

7 The screen for verifying the change in title will appear: Choose "YES", and then press the ▶/■ button.

Choose "NO" to cancel changing of the title. After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation screen of the selected programme will appear.

Note:

• If you wish to delete the letter for title, press the button once: The input letter will be deleted. Holding down the button will delete all letters in the TITLE column.
• You can also use the DELETE button on remote control to delete any input letters.
• Pressing the PHOTO/SELECT button on the title setting screen (in step 5) will change the cursor position from the title input bar to character select palette, input mode number, and then to "Cancel". You can also use the ◀◀◀◀◀/◀◀◀◀ buttons to move the cursor up/down and to the left/right and change its position.
  • To cancel the setting of title, choose "NO" on the screen for verifying the entered title: The screen for verifying cancellation of title setting will appear. To cancel title setting, choose "YES".
• If you press the ■ button on the screen for verifying change in title, the title setting screen will be restored.
• Double byte characters set on other devices may be displayed blank on this DVD video camera/recorder.
• Titles set on this DVD video camera/recorder may not be visible on other devices.

●Characters available for entering title

You can choose the title input mode: "capital letter", "small letter" or "symbol".

To change the input mode in step 5, press the DISPLAY button, or use the PHOTO/SELECT button to place the cursor on the input mode, and then press the ▶/Ⅱ button.

graph TD
    A["Input mode"] --> B["Code 1: 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9"]
    B --> C["Code 2: 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8"]
    C --> D["Output mode"]
    D --> E["Code 3: 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7"]

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Play List

WHAT IS "PLAY LIST"?

You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favourites from the recorded scenes.

Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the HDD/DVD capacity by making a play list. On the other hand, deleting scenes on play list will not increase the remaining HDD/DVD capacity for recording.

Example:

graph TD
    A["Programme 1"] --> B["Child"]
    A --> C["Animal"]
    D["Programme 2"] --> E["Child"]
    D --> F["Animal"]
    D --> G["Animal"]
    B --> H["Tree"]
    C --> I["Tree"]
    E --> J["Tree"]
    F --> K["Tree"]

Play list 1 created

Play list of up to No. 99 can be created, and up to 999 scenes can be included in each play list of No. 1 to No. 99.

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CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Select the scenes to be programmed in a play list. You can select multiple scenes(p. 79).

3 Press the MENU button.

4 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀/▶/▶/▶ buttons to choose "Create" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the ▶/▶ button.

5 The "Create PlayList" screen will appear: If the selected scenes on the play list are the ones you want, press the ▶/□ button.

If you want to change any of scenes you are registering, you can also use this screen (see

Note:

- Only the data on scenes is recorded on play list: If you create or delete play lists, the original scenes in programmes will not be erased. Editing scenes on play list will not affect the scenes in programmes.

• If the added scene had skip or fade setting, that information will also be added to the play list.
- You can add other scenes or remove unnecessary scenes to/from the create play list (see pages 100–102).
- The date/time when a play list was created will appear as the title for the play list. This title can later be changed (p. 104).
- If you press the MENU button before pressing the ▶/□ button in step 5, the submenu will appear (p. 86)
- If button in step 5, the submend will appear (p. 60) - If free space available on HDD/disc is insufficient, creation of new play list may not be possible: Delete unnecessary scenes.

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SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SELECT)

Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear.

●Editing on play list

When making settings on play list, such as changing title, setting skip, adding fade, etc., use the same procedure for setting on programme or scenes. Perform these settings, referring to the following reference pages:

4 Use the "Select Playlist" screen to select the play list you wish to display, and then press the ▶/□ button.

The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will be displayed.

Note:

To display the Disc Navigation screen showing all programs (all recorded scenes), choose "All Programs" on the "Select PlayList" screen.

Dubbing, p. 83

Deleting scene, p. 85

Changing thumbnail, p. 90

Setting skip, p. 89

Adding fade, p. 88 Combining scores, p. 67

Combining scenes, p. 87 Dividing a score, p. 86

Dividing a scene, p. 86 Convin to card, p. 91

Copying to card, p. 91 Changing title, p. 96, 104

Arranging order of scenes p. 103

(only on play list)

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PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/>
4 Use the "Start Playlist" screen to select the play list to be played back, and then press the ▶/□ button.

The selected play list will be played back from the first scene. To cancel playback midway, press the ■ button: The Disc

Note:

If "Repeat Play: On" is specified, the play list will be repeatedly played back (p. 110).

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ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/ ▶◀/▶/|| buttons to

choose "Edit" on the "PlayList" menu screen and then press the ▶/■ button.

5 Press the ▶ button to move the cursor to the lower row, and press the ◀ or ▶ button to select the point where the scene is to be inserted.

4 Use the "Edit Playlist" screen to select the play list to which you wish to add scenes, and then press the ▶/□ button.

The scenes of the programme that was displayed in step 1 will appear in the upper row, and the scenes of selected play list will appear in the lower row.

*1: Number of scene before insertion position cursor. *2: Number of all scenes on play list.
6 Press the ◀ button to move the cursor to the upper row, and press the ◀ or ▶ button to point the cursor to the scene to be added. You can also select multiple scenes (p. 79).
7 Press the ▶/II button to copy the scene.

After adding scenes is completed, the edited play list will appear. Repeat steps 5 – 7 to add other scenes.

Note:

If you press the DISPLAY button, the recording date time of the scene in which the cursor is placed on the operation guide will appear. When using the

HDD, pressing DISPLAY again will display the recording data of scene;

pressing it once more will return to the operating guide. When using a disc, no recording data will appear.

Recording date/time

8 Press the ■ button: The screen for verifying exit will appear. Choose "Yes", and then end editing.

Note:

- The *1 mark shows the position where the scene is to be added.

• Pressing the ■ button in the middle of adding scenes will display the screen for verifying an exit from "Edit PlayList". Choose "YES" to exit the edition of play list.
• If you press the MENU button in step 5 or 6, the submenu screen for editing play list will appear. You can also use this submenu to add scenes (p. 101).

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DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button, and then press the MENU button.
2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited.

Perform steps 3-4 on page 100.

3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row, and place the cursor on scene to be deleted. You can also select multiple scenes (p. 79).

4 Press the ▶/Ⅱ button.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes.

5 Press the ■ button: The screen for verifying exit will appear. Choose "YES", and then end editing.

Note: • Place the cursor on scene to be deleted, and then press the DELETE button on remote control; You can also delete the scene on the play list.

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ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)

You can use the menu screen to add scenes to a play list.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button, and then press the MENU button.
2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited.

Perform steps 3–4 on page 100.

3 In the lower row of the play list, place the green "1" mark at the position where you wish to insert a scene.
4 Place the cursor on the scene to be added from the upper row. You can also select multiple scenes (p. 79).

- Scene to be added - Insertion position

6 Choose "Add", and then press the ▶/■ button. Repeat steps 3 – 6 to add other scenes.

7 Press the ■ button: The screen for verifying exit will appear. Choose "YES", and then end editing.

5 Press the MENU button.

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DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)

You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button, and then press the MENU button.
2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited.

Perform steps 3 - 4 on page 100.

3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row.
4 Place the cursor on the scene to be deleted, and then press the MFNU button. You can also select multiple scenes (p. 79).

5 Choose "Delete" on the "Edit" menu screen, and then press the ▶/□ button.

Repeat steps 3 – 5 other scenes can be deleted.

6 Press the ■ button: The screen for verifying exit will appear. Choose "Yes", and then end editing.

Note:

• If all scenes on play list are deleted, the play list itself will also be deleted.

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SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)

You can specify the range of scenes when adding or deleting consecutive multiple scenes to/from play list. This "Select" menu item is useful when selecting consecutive multiple scenes in items for adding or deleting scenes.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button, and then press the MENU button.

2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited.

Perform steps 3-4 on page 100.

3 Specify the first or last scene of those you wish to select, and then press the MENU button.

To select all scenes, simply press the MENU button.

4 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀/▶/▶/▶ buttons to choose "Start → Current", "Current → End", "All" on the "Select" menu screen, and then press the ▶/▶ button.

Note:

See page 93 for the status of scenes to be selected.
5 Press the ■ button: The screen for verifying exit will appear. Choose "Yes", and then end editing.

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE)

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀/▶/■ buttons to choose "Select" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the ▶/■ button. Select the play list to be edited, and then press the ▶/■ button.
4 Place the cursor on the scene to be moved. You can also select multiple scenes (see pages 79 and 93).
5 Press the MENU button.
6 Choose "Scene", "Edit", "Move", and then press the ▶/Ⅲ button.
7 The "Move Scene" screen will appear: If you are sure you want to move the scene, press the ▶/□ button.

If you want to change the scene selected in step 4, you can do it on this screen.

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8 Move the "I" mark to the position where you wish to move the scene, and then press the ▶/II button.

9 The screen for verifying move will appear: Choose "YFS", and then press the ▶/□ button.

Choose "NO" to cancel move. After Yes or No setting, the scene select screen will be restored. Repeat steps 7 – 9 to move another scene.

10 Press the ■ button to quit.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the
  ▶/II button in step 7, the submenu screen will appear (p. 86)
  • Only scenes on play list can be moved.
  * When using DVD-RAM, scenes can be moved only when *Category: All* is specified (p. 110).

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CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)

The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/times: You can change this title at any time.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶▶/▶/■ buttons to choose "Title" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the ▶/■ button.
4 Use the "Playlist Title" screen to select the play list whose title you wish to change, and then press the ▶/|| button.

See "CHANGING

TITLE OF

PROGRAMME (TITLE)

(TITLE) on page 96 for how to enter a title.

5 After changing the title, the Disc Navigation screen on the play list whose title has been changed will appear.

Note:

The registered title can be changed at any time using the same procedure.

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DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶▶/▶/|| buttons to choose "Delete" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the ▶/|| button.
4 Use the "Delete Playlist" screen to select the play list you wish to delete, and then press the ▶/□ button.
5 The screen for verifying deletion will appear: Choose "YES", and then press the ▶/■ button.

Choose "NO" to cancel deletion. After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation screen of all programmes will be restored.

Note:

• Even if you delete a play list, the original scenes stored on HDD/DVD will not be deleted.
- If any play list is deleted, the number of play lists will automatically be revised. (For example, if the No. 2 play list is deleted, the No. 3 play list will become No. 2 play list.)

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Go To

From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene, and playback will start from that point.

MOVING TO BEGINNING (END) OF HDD/DVD/CARD

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the ◄/▶/◀/▶/▶/▶/▶/▶ buttons to choose "Top" or "End" on the "Go To" menu screen, and then press the ▶/▶ button.

4 Press the ▶/11 button to start playback.

HDD/DVD/Card Management

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INITIALISING HDD/DVD/CARD

Initialising the HDD, a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW or card will allow you to delete any recorded contents. Before using a DVD-RW/+RW on this video camera/recorder, you must format it.

Before You Begin

- Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder for initialisation. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during initialisation and the initialisation is interrupted, incorrect initialisation will result and the incorrectly initialised disc will be unusable.

- If you use a brand-new DVD-RW/+RW, message "DVD is not formatted" will appear: Initialise the disc, following the subsequent messages (p. 42).

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀/▶/▶/▶ buttons to choose "Format HDD", "Format DVD" or "Format Card" on the "HDD Setting", "DVD Setting" or "Card" menu screen, and then press the ▶/▶ button.

The screen for verifying "Format HDD", "Format DVD" or "Format Card" will appear.

4 Choose "YES", and then press the ▶/|| button.

Note:

- If you wish to delete all recorded contents, it is recommended that you use initialisation, which will delete all the scenes in much less time than using the scene delete function.

- Initialisation will delete all the recorded contents on HDD, disc or card: Be careful not to delete data by mistake.

- It may not be possible to initiate a disc with many scratches or dirt. Such a disc cannot be used (p. 11).

- This DVD video camera/recorder may not recognise some discs or cards that have been initialised on PC or a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder.

- If you attempt to initialise a disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder when it is connected to PC via PC connection cable, the disc or card may not be initialised and may be unusable on this DVD video

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PROTECTION

You can protect the HDD and a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) in order to prevent recorded images from being erased or edited by mistake. Further recording will not be possible on protected disc until the protection is released.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/▶◀/
4 The screen for verifying protection will appear:

Choose "YES", and then press the ▶/II

button.

Choose "NO" to cancel protection.

After "YES" or "NO" setting, the Disc

Navigation screen will be restored.

Note:

• To release protection, perform steps 1-3: The screen

for verifying the release of protection will appear.

Choose "YES" to release the protection.

• If disc protection has been engaged on another

device, it may not be releasable on this DVD video

camera/recorder: Use the original device tha

protected the disc to release the protection.

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VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY)

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀/▶/▶/▶ buttons to choose "Capacity" on the "LIDD Setting", "DVD Setting" or "Card" menu screen, and then press the ▶/▶ button.

*1 With DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R: The quality mode first used for recording with disc will appear.

4 Press the ■ button to quit.

The Disc Navigation screen will be restored.

Note:

If the HDD is protected, or a write-protected disc or locked card is used, the remaining space will always be displayed as "0".

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UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF HDD/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.)

Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on scenes, such as thumbnail, skip, fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally. If this happens, use the Update Control Info function to update the data.

Before You Begin

- When using the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder for updating control information, make sure that power is not turned off during updating. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during updating and the updating is interrupted, the control information will not be updated correctly.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶▶/▶/|| buttons to choose "Update Control Info." on the "HDD Setting" or "DVD Setting" menu screen, and then press the ▶/|| button.

The screen for verifying "Update Control Information" will appear.

4 Choose "YES", and then press the ▶/Ⅱ button.

The message for proceeding will appear, and then the Disc Navigation menu screen will be restored. A black screen may appear while the message for updating is displayed. Choose "NO" to cancel updating.

Note: - It may take time to update the control information if the HDD/disc has many recorded scenes. - Even if control information is updated, some discs will be unusable on Disc Navigation of this DVD video camera/recorder.

HDD

DELETING DATA ON HDD (FULL FORMAT)

Executing "Format HDD" in "HDD Setting" to delete data on HDD will only change the file control information: It will not delete the data completely. When discarding or transferring this DVD video camera/recorder, be sure to delete any personal data on the HDD in order to prevent it from leaking out.

Before You Begin

- Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder when completely deleting the data on the HDD: This is not possible with a battery. - If power is turned off and Full Format is interrupted midway, normal deletion will not be possible. - Executing Full Format will delete all data on the HDD. Save any important data on DVD before starting complete deletion. - It will take approx. 30 minutes for complete deletion: In rare case, it may take more than one hour.

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FINALISING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW (FINALIZE DVD)

Before You Begin

- Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder when finalising a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. Finalisation cannot be executed using a battery. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during finalisation and the finalisation is interrupted, incorrect finalisation will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.

If you want to play back a DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded/dubbed on this DVD video camera/ recorder, using a device conforming to 8 cm DVD disc - such as a DVD recorder/player, etc. - you must finalise the disc on this DVD video camera/ recorder. If you wish to display the DVD video menu when playing back a +RW on a DVD player or DVD recorder, finalise it using the Disc Navigation menu. No further recording/dubbing can be done on a finalised DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW. You can, however, unfinalise the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW so that other scenes can be recorded/ dubbed on it.

Additional recording/dubbing is possible on a finalised DVD-RW (VR-mode): Unfinalising is not necessary.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Press the MENU button.

The disc will be finalised.

4 Choose "YES", and then press the ▶/□ button. The message showing that the disc is being finalised will appear, and the disc will then be finalised.

*1 Displayed only when a DVD-R is used.
*2 Will vary depending on the recording

5 When finalisation is complete, the Disc Navigation screen of all programmes will appear. ■ will appear on the Disc Navigation screen for a finalised disc.

Note:

- Do not use any other device to finalise a disc recorded/dubbed on this DVD video camera/recorder. - If the disc in the DVD video camera/recorder has already been finalised, you cannot choose "Finalize DVD". - The time required to finalise disc that appears on the "Finalize DVD" screen is only for reference. - The shorter the recording time on disc, the longer it will take to finalise it. - The second and later finalisation will be faster with a disc which has previously been finalised.

●Using FINALIZE button to finalise a disc:

Press the FINALIZE button during recording pause: The screen shown in step 4 above will appear. Chouse "YES", and then press the ▶/■ button: Finalising will start.

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ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALISED DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW (UNFINALIZE DVD)

You can unfinalise the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW finalised on this DVD video camera/recorder so that additional recording can be done on it.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀/▶/▶/▶ buttons to choose "Unfinalizeate DVD" on the "DVD Setting" menu screen, and then press the ▶/▶ button. The screen for verifying unfinalisation will appear.

4 Choose "YES", and then press the ▶/II button. The message showing that the disc is being unfinalised will appear, and the disc will then be unfinalised.

Note: • A finalised DVD-RW (VR-mode) can be recorded as is, without being unfinalised.

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DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY)

If you insert a DVD-RAM that includes photos recorded on a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-HS303F/HS301F/HS300F, the scenes on the disc will be displayed in the order of recording, regardless of whether they are movies or stills. Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in the order of recording regardless of whether they are movies or stills. You can use the Disc Navigation screen to switch this display to stills only or movies only. DZ-HS303F/HS301F/HS300F cannot record any photos on a HDD/DVD.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Use the ◀◀/▶◀/◀◀/▶◀/▶/■ buttons to choose "Category" on the "Others" menu screen, and then press the ▶/■ button.

4 Specify the desired option for display, and then press the ▶/■ button.

All: To display all scenes, movies or stills, in the order of recording. VIDEO: To display only movies in the order of recording. PHOTO: To display only photos in the order of recording.

When the Disc Navigation screen is finished, "Category: All" will be restored.

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PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY)

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Use the ▪/▶/◀/▶/▶/▶/▶/▶/▶ buttons to choose "Repeat Play" on the "Others" menu screen, and then press the ▶/▶ button.
4 Choose "On", and then press the ▶/|| button: Playback will start.

If the range for playback has been specified: Playback of the scenes in that range will repeat. See pages 79 and 93 when selecting multiple scenes.

●To release Repeat Play

Use one of the following 3 methods to release:

• Choose "Off" in step 4 on the left
  • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off
  once.
• Press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc.

...

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PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3 DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE)

If you connect the DVD video camera/recorder with a disc recorded in wide mode to a TV with 4:3 display only and play it back, vertically long images will appear. You can specify "TV type: 4:3" to display 4:3 images on the TV.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the ◄/▶/◀/▶/▶/▶/▶ buttons to choose "TV type" on the "Others" menu screen, and then press the ▶/▶ button.

4 Choose "4:3", and then press the ▶/□ button.

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SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS)

If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status after each still is played back. Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills.

• With slide show, playback will start from the first photo on card regardless of the position of cursor or whether you attempt to select scenes.
• If you press the ■ button or turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, Slide Show will be cancelled.

Start: To start a slide show.

When playback is finished, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status at the final still. Pressing the ■ button will restore the Disc Navigation screen.

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Viewing on TV Screen

CONNECTING TO A TV

Use the provided AV/S output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a 1V as follows:

To AV output jack AV/S output cable (provided) To S-VIDEO input jack* Red White Yellow

* If your TV has an S-VIDEO Input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it.

Note:

• Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback status.

- Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV is turned down: Forgetting this may cause howling from the TV speakers.

- Insert the AV/S output cable plugs into jacks straight:

Obliquely inserting them could damage the jacks.

Stereo Type with S-VIDEO Jack 8 VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO Red White Stereo Type Monaural Type VIDEOJet RGB Red Yellow White VIDEOLED Yellow/White

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VIEWING ON TV SCREEN

1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to "VCR" whichever applicable Video input.

Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input.

2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.

The image that the DVD video camera/ recorder is seeing will appear on the TV screen.

You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of the DVD video camera/recorder.

3 Perform playback, recording or editing.

You can perform playback, editing or editing on Disc Navigation while checking on TV screen.

Note:

- Adjust the volume of sound on TV.

• The infrared remote control is useful when operating the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on TV screen. However, if you use a Hillachi VCR, the remote control may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is near the DVD video camera/recorder. To prevent this, set the remote control code of the VCR to a position other than "VCR2".

• Information during recording and playback will appear on the TV screen: You can also switch off the display during recording. Refer to "SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)" on page 69.

- When copy-guarded disc is played back, no image will appear on TV screen.

- If you use TV with wide mode (aspect ratio 16.9) and set the TV to the wide mode, the entire Disc Navigation display may not be displayed on the TV screen. If this happens, release the wide mode setting on TV (see the TV Instruction manual for releasing the wide mode).

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Playback on DVD Recorder/Player

PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE)

You can use a DVD recorder or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.

1 Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player and play it back.

See the instruction manual for DVD recorder/player.

Note:

* When playing back disc on another device, the Disc Navigation display will be different from the one on this DVD video camera/recorder.

• Finalising DVD-RW (VR-mode) may be necessary.

- Do not insert a DVD-RW (VR-mode) that was recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder into a device that does not conform to 8cm DVD-RW (VR-mode); Doing so may make the disc unusable.

• DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder can be played back on other DVD recorder/players or other devices conforming to 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode), but playback on all DVD recorder/players is not guaranteed.

PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/DVD-R/+RW

1 Finalise a recorded DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW.

You need to finalise a disc to play it back on DVD recorder/player: See page 108. No further data can be recorded on finalised disc.

Note:

Use this DVD video camera/ recorder to finalise the DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded on the DVD video camera/ recorder.

2 Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player and play it back.

See the instruction manual for DVD recorder/player.

Note:

- Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R that has not been finalised into any DVD recorder: The disc may be unusable.

- Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW recorded on another DVD recorder and not finalised, in this DVD video cameras/recorder: Doing so will make the disc unusable.

- A recorded +RW is automatically finalised when it is removed from the DVD video camera/recorder even if you do not use the Disc Navigation function to finalise it (p. 108) (auto-finalise). An auto-finalised +RW can be played back on a DVD recorder/player, etc., but no DVD video menu will appear. To display the DVD video menu on a DVD recorder/player, etc., finalise the +RW using the Disc Navigation function before playing it back on a DVD recorder/player, etc.

• A +RW with a shorter recording time may not be playable on a DVD recorder/player, etc. if it has been auto-finalised. In this case, use the Disc Navigation function to finalise the +RW.

• DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder can be played back on other DVD recorder/players or other devices conforming to 8 cm DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW, but playback on all DVD records/players is not

Recording (Dubbing) Images On Other Video Devices

• Before connecting this DVD video camera/recorder to another device, be sure to turn both devices off.
• Insert a recordable disc ^-1 or card ^2 into this DVD video camera/recorder (see pages 27 and 28).
  *1 No photo can be recorded
  *2 Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded.
• If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/charger.
• If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control* provided with the DVD video camera/recorder. When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2".
  * The remote control is not provided with DZ-HS300E.

You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder, on other video devices.

Use the AV/S output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device as shown in the following figure:

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* If the video device to be connected has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect it to the DVD video camera recorder.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Select a scene to be played back.
3 Set the channel of the connected video device to an external input.

create a play list including the scenes to be dubbed

Note:

• Using S-VIDEO will enable you to record clearer
images.
- Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from the built-in speaker. The load volume may cause noise to enter the recorded image.
• It is recommended that you use Disc Navigation to create a play list including the scenes to be dubbed

HDD RAM RW VR RW VF R +RW CARD

Connecting to PC

Software Provided

You can utilise on PC the videos and photos recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using the PC connection cable and software CD-ROM provided, or generally available software.

The provided CD-ROM contains the following software for Windows and Macintosh:

Windows

ImageMixer 3

This allows you to import the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC.

You can cut-edit imported images, add titles and BGM, and edit videos, i.e., attach image.

switching effect.

You can also create a DVD-Video (DVD-RW/DVD-R) and DVD-VR (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW) by

importing the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC

Macintosh

Pixe VRF Browser EX

This allows you to import the images recorded on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R loaded in the

DVD video camera/recorder into Macintosh as an MPEG file.

When importing an image, you can designate the import range.

ImageMixer VCD/DVD2

You can create a DVD-Video (DVD-RW/DVD-R) from the images imported into Macintosh

using Pixe VRF Browser EX.

• The following are available on the provided software:

OS HDD Disc Card
Windows	Read ●	●		●
	Write —		—	—
Macintosh	Read ●		●	●
	Write —		—	—

* Incompatible with a +RW

- No data can be written to the HDD, disc or SD memory card in this DVD video camera/recorder when it is connected to PC.

Note:

• The software for Macintosh provided with this DVD video camera/recordor is not compatible with a +RW.
- Finalise the DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder before using it on PC.
- You cannot create a DVD-VR (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW) on the Macintosh software.
- Since the audio format of the MPEG file imported into Macintosh using Pixe VRF Browser EX is AC3 audio, no audio will be played back even on Quick Time MPEG. A button component and only wide is played back.
• The software provided with this DVD video camera/microder ranges handle copyright-projected DVDs, such as
- The information provided with this DVD static carrier/linear taurus. https://www.cprm.org/cPRM and CSS.

Before unpacking the provided software CI-ROM, read the Licence Agreement on page 158.

Requirements of available PC

[When using Windows]

• OS: Windows® 2000 Professional SP3 or higher, XP Home Editium/XP Professional

* The provided software cannot be used on Windows® 98 or Windows® Me.

• Computer: IBM PC/AT compatible

• CPU: Intel ^ Pentium ^ III 800 MHz or higher (Pentium ^ 4, 1.7 GHz or higher is recommended)

* Operation is not guaranteed when the CPU is overclocked or dual CPU is used, or with a

Pentium ^® compatible CPU other than those made by Intel ^® and AMD ^®

- Memory: Windows 2000: At least 128 MB (256 MB or more is recommended)

Windows XP: At least 256 MB (512 MB or more is recommended)

• Free space on hard disk: At least 300 MB (needed to install the application)

When creating a disc or disc images, free space three times that of disc

to be created will be required.

- Display that can show with at least 1024 × 768 pixels and 16 bits (High colour)

• Graphics accelerator with VRAM of at least 4 MB, compatible with DirectX® 9.0c or higher

- USB: At least one unused port is necessary for this product (USB2.0 is recommended)

[When using MacIntosh]

• OS: Mac OS X (10.2.8, 10.3.4-10.3.9, 10.4.1-10.4.7)

The provided software cannot be used on Mac OS X Server.

• CPU: iMac G4, iMac G5, iBook G4, PowerBook G4, PowerMac G5, eMac series, Mac mini

series or higher that is equipped with a USB2.0 port in standard

* Incompatible with Intel Mac.

• Memory. At least 256 MB (512 MB or more is recommended)

• H2O: Free space needed for installation: Approx. 200 MB

Free space of at least 1 GB is needed on startup disc during running of application.

When creating a disc or disc images, free space three times that of disc to be created will

be required.

- At least 1024 × 768 pixels, at least 32,000 colours (full-colour is recommended)

• Environment where QuickTime 6 or higher can operate

The slot-in type drive of Macintosh is not compatible with an 8 cm disc. Be sure not to use the drive, since a disc inserted by mistake cannot be removed.

Note:

- You must have the administrator authority of the PC before installing software.

• Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases:

- When connected via USB hub

- Multiprocessor is not supported

- When used on your custom-made PC

• Even when your PC satisfies the above conditions of available PC, malfunction may result or restriction in use

may occur, depending on the combination of other software in PC or peripheral devices.

• Operation is not guaranteed on all PCs that satisfy the above recommended environment.

Installing Software

[When using Windows]

1 Tum the PC on.

If you have been using the PC, terminate all running software programmes.

2 Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of PC.

The installer will automatically start, and the "Choose Setup Language" screen will automatically appear.

If the "Choose Setup Language" screen does not appear, use Windows My Computer or Explorer to open the drive in which the CD-ROM is located, and then double-click the setup.exe icon in it. (Extension "exe" may not appear depending on the PC used.)

3 Choose the language to be installed. Choose the language used with ImageMixer 3, and then click "Next".

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4 The "ImageMixer 3" installation screen will appear: Click "Next".

5 Checking licence agreement:

Carefully read the licence agreement: If you accept the contents, choose "I accept the terms of the licence agreement", and then click "Next".

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6 Choosing the installation destination:

If you do not wish to change the folder in which the software is installed, click "Next". If you wish to change the folder, click

"Change", designate the installation location, and then click "Next".

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Choosing video system:

The screen for setting the video system will appear, and then click "Next".

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Executing installation:

The setups for installation are now complete. Click "Install" to execute installation.

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Click

Important information for customers who use Easy CD Creator 5 made by Roxio

Corporation:

If ImageMixer 3 provided with this DVD

video camera/recorder is installed, Easy CI

Creator 5 may not operate normally. The

screen shown below will appear after you click "Install":

If you are using Easy CD Creator 5, click

"Yes", and do not install ImageMixer 3.

When using ImageMixer 3, uninstall Easy CD

Creator 5, and then install ImageMixer 3.

After installation is finished, the screen for prompting restart will appear: Click "Finish" to restart the PC.

After restart, remove the CD-ROM from the PC.

Installing the software is now complete.

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• After installation is finished, the installation of Direct X may start depending on the PC used: In this case, follow the instructions on screen to install Direct X.

[When using Macintosh]

1 Turn the Macintosh on, and insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of Macintosh.
2 Double-click the DVDCAM31S icon displayed on desktop.
3 Double-click the icon of "ImageMixer fur DVDCAM.pkg" displayed on screen. The installer will start: Click "Continue".
4 Checking licence agreement: The licence agreement screen will appear. Set the language to be used when installing the software, and then carefully read the licence agreement: If you agree with the contents, choose "Continue". If you accept the licence agreement, click "I agree". With the provided software for Macintosh, the language used with OS will automatically be installed.

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5 Choosing the installation destination and type of installation: Follow the instructions on screen for operation: Installation will start.
6 After installation is finished, the screen for exit will appear: Click "Close". The screen for installation will close and installation will be complete: Remove the CD-ROM.

Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable

Use the provided PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC as shown below.

To PC connection terminals! To USB connection terminal

PC connection cable (provided)

Note:

• No data can be written to the HDD, disc or SD memory card in this DVD video camera/recorder when it is connected to PC.
• The PC connection cable does not supply power to the DVD video camera/recorder: Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder.
• Before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, disconnect any cables or camera accessories (external video flash, external microphone, etc.) other than the PC connection cable and AC adapter/charger.
• When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, the ACCESS/PC indicator will light green. While HDD or a disc is being accessed, the indicator will light or blink orange. While an SD memory card is being accessed, the CARD ACCESS indicator will light or blink red.
• When this DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC, nothing will appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.
• When using Windows, the DVD video camera/ recorder can be connected to a USB1.1 port of PC. However, since the data transfer speed is lower than when connecting to a USB2.0 port, lost frames may occur or the process may take more time.
• Read "Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/recorder to PC" on page 135.

The power switch of this DVD video camera/recorder has three modes: HDD mode when it is set to "LDD", Disc mode when it is set to "DVD", and Card mode when it is set to "SD".

* The mode cannot be switched while the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC. To switch, unplug the PC connection cable from the PC (see page 124), and then change over the power switch.

If you connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC via PC connection cable, the PC will automatically recognise the DVD video camera/recorder. After recognition is finished, it may be prompted to restart the PC. In this case, follow the instruction and restart the PC.

When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, the DVD video camera/recorder will be recognised as a drive. The drive will appear on screen as follows:

[When using Windows]

If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC with its power switch set to "HDD" or "DVD", it will be recognised as an optical disc drive, and a disc set in the DVD video camera/recorder can be accessed. (The shape of icon and drive name, such as G., will depend on the software environment used.)

HDD_CAMERA (G)

DVD_CAMERA (G)

If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC with its power switch set to "SD", it will be recognised as a removal disk, and a card set in the DVD video camera/recorder can be accessed. (The drive name, such as G., will depend on the software environment used.)

Removable disk (G)

[When using Macintosh]

If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to Macintosh USB port with the power switch set to "HDD" or "DVD", it will be recognised as a removal drive, and the icon shown on the right will appear. (The shape of icon and drive name will depend on the software environment used.)

HDD_CAMERA

DVD_CAMERA

If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to Macintosh USB port with the power switch set to "SD", it will be recognised as a removal drive, and the icon shown right will appear. Double-click this icon: The contents of card can be checked. (The shape of icon and drive name will depend on the software environment used.)

DVD_CAMERA

●Handling photos

Photos are recorded on a SD memory card in this DVD video camera/recorder in JPEG format: Use the application that conforms to the JPEG images. The following shows how to import photos into PC/Macintosh:

Insert an SD memory card with photos recorded into the DVD video camera/recorder, and connect it to PC/Macintosh. Double-click the removal disc icon displayed on the screen: The contents on the card will appear.

The photos recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder are stored in "DCIM" - "100*HPNX1" folder on card: Drag and drop them to PC to import them.

* The number may be different if the card was recorded on another DCF conforming device.

The following operations are not possible on the DVD video camera/ recorder while It is being connected to PC:

• Camera operation using operation buttons on DVD video camera/recorder.
• Ejection of disc using DISC EJBC1 button on DVD video camera/recorder.
  ■ Power off using power switch.
• Do not use Explorer to operate any video files recorded on disc: Use the provided software.

●When removing disc

[When using Windows]

Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to choose the drive icon of DVD video camera/recorder.
→ Right-click the mouse.
→ Choose "Eject"
→ The cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera/recorder will open.
Insert another disc and close the cover: The disc will be recognised.

[When using Macintosh]

Place the drive icon of this DVD video camera/recorder (displayed on desktop) in Trash Box: The cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera/recorder will open. Load another disc and close the cover: The disc will be recognised.

●When removing SD memory card

[When using Windows]

Make sure that the SD memory card is not being accessed by the PC software on PC, and that the CARD ACCESS indicator on DVD video camera/recorder (see page 9) is not lit or blinking, and then remove the SD memory card from DVD video camera/recorder. The CARD ACCESS indicator may be lit or blinking for a while after a file in PC is written to the SD memory card: Wait until the CARD ACCESS indicator goes out. It will sometimes take no less than a few minutes.

[When using Macintosh]

Drag the removal drive icon (displayed on desktop) and place it in Trash Box. After making sure that the icon disappears from desktop, remove the SD memory card from the card insertion slot of this DVD video camera/recorder.

USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT INTO PC

If you have a PC with the drive conforming to the disc used, and the application software, you can directly insert the disc into the drive to use it.
Whether a disc conforms to the DVD drive will depend on the DVD drive: Use a DVD drive that conforms to each disc.
Finalised DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW can be used with DVD-ROM drive (reading only).

The slot-in type drive of Macintosh is not compatible with an 8 cm disc: Be sure not to use the drive, since a disc inserted by mistake cannot be removed.

Note:

• When writing images edited on PC to a brand-new DVD-RW, do not format the disc on DVD video camera/recorder.
• Some vertically installed and slot-in type drives on PC cannot accept an 8 cm disc.
• An adapter that converts 8 cm CD to 12 cm diameter (for 8 cm CD) cannot be used for any 8 cm DVD-RAM/8 cm DVD-RW/8 cm DVD-R/8 cm +FW.
• If you use, on PC, a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder, finalise it on the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 108).
• Some DVD-ROM drives cannot read a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded on the DVD video camera/ recorder.

BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION (UNPLUGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE)/CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH

[When using Windows]

1 Before unplugging the PC connection cable from PC, terminate the application and then click the "Hardware Removal" icon on task

Screenshot of a desktop application with a context menu open, showing icons and a zoom box labeled '1.00'.

2 Choose "USB mass storage device". The drive name (F:, etc.) will depend on the PC used.

3 A message showing that "hardware removal" is possible will appear. Unplug the PC connection cable.

* If "hardware removal" results in error, terminate Windows ^® once, and then unplug the PC connection cable. When using Windows ^® 2000 Professional, installing Windows ^® 2000 SP3 or later may resolve the problem. Ask your PC manufacturer or Microsoft Corporation how to get Windows ^® 2000 SP3.

5:12 Click

[When using Macintosh]

When removing the DVD video camera/recorder from PC, choose the drive icon of DVD video camera/recorder (HDD, disc or card), and choose "Eject" in the "File" menu.

Using Software

See page 130 when using Macintosh.

[When using Windows]

USING IMAGEMIXER 3

ImageMixer 3 allows you to capture the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into

PC, edit the video file, and create a DVD-Video or DVD-VR using the video file. The following shows the basic operation of ImageVixer 3.

Refer to the electronic instruction manual that can be read on PC for detailed instructions about ImageMixer 3: While ImageMixer 3 is being activated, click "Help" - "ImageMixer Help (F1)" to display this manual. See the electronic instruction manual for explanation on how to edit video files.

To start ImageMixer 3, double-click the ImageMixer 3 shortcut that was created when it was installed.

* If there is no ImageMixer 3 shortcut on desktop, choose [Start] - [Programmes] or [All programmes] - [PIXELA] - [ImageMixer 3] - [ImageMixer 3].

VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON HDD/DISC USING PC

* A DVD-RW/DVD-R/ +RW recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder must be finalised on this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 108).

1 Connect this DVD video camera/recorder to the USB port of PC. To view images recorded on a disc, first insert the disc you wish to play back into the DVD video camera/recorder, and then connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the USB port of PC.
2 Start ImageMixer 3. When ImageMixer 3 starts up, the launcher shown below will appear: Click "Edit Video".

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3 Click "Edit new video".
4 The project setting screen will appear: Click "OK".

Project Folder Documents and Tools (RST/ADN) Browse Project Quality ● Highest quality ● High quality ● Standard quality ● Low quality View Format ● MSCI ● IVA Scale ● Dummy Digital ● MPEG Audio Asset Fields ● Realset ● Waste OK Cancel Click

It is not necessary to change any setting when

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The screen for choosing the device to be imported will appear: Choose "Iitachi DVDCAM (HDD)" when the power switch is set to "HDD", "Hitachi DVDCAM" when it is set to "DVD", and then click "Import". If you wish to change the import device, and continue import, unplug the PC connection cable from the PC, and then change over the power switch (see page 121).

Note:

- When connecting the DVD video camera/ recorder to a USB1.1 port of PC, the data transfer speed will be insufficient, which could result in lost frames.

When the power switch is set to "DVD":

Importing Devices HKEY-SET-SET-KEY-SET-SET-SET HKEY-SET-SET Data can be imported Export Export

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Use the ImageMixer 3 Video Editor screen to select a title/chapter you wish to play back, and then click "Preview". The image recorded on HDD or disc will appear. Select the title/chapter to be played back, and then click "Preview": Playback will start.

Click the full-screen display button: A full-screen image will appear. To exit the full-screen display, double-click the screen. Click "Eject" button to play back the images on another disc. The cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera/recorder will open: Remove the disc, and load another disc.

Eject button

CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON HDD/DISC

You can use the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder to create a disc that can be viewed on DVD recorders/players.

* A DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder must be finalised on this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 108).

If the file system of HDD in your PC is FA132, no video file larger than 4 GB can be imported, due to restrictions of file system.

When using a large video file, handle it on an NTFS format HDD.

1 Connect this DVD video camera/recorder to the USB port of PC.

To save images recorded on a disc, first insert the disc you wish to save into the DVD video camera/recorder, and then connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the USB port of PC.

2 Start ImageMixer 3. When ImageMixer 3 starts up, the launcher shown below will appear: Click "Author DVD-Video".

ImageMixer 3 Click

4 Setting up project Set up a project. You can set up the designated save location of edited contents and image quality. Be sure to choose "PAL" for the video system. This DVD video camera/recorder uses Dolby Digital for the audio recording format. Choose "Dolby Digital" for audio setting. After setting up the project, click the "OK" button.

Project Settings Project Settings C:\Documents and Settings\CDCAMNs\Closure Browse Settings Voice Format HITC PAL Picture Quality Settings Picture Quality High quality Standard quality OK Cancel Click

3 Click "Create New DVD".

5 On the "Importing Device" screen, choose "Hitachi DVDCAM (IIDD)" when the power switch is set to "HDD", and "Hitachi DVDCAM" when the power switch is set to "DVD". If you wish to change the import device, and continue import, unplug the I'c connection cable from the PC, and then change over the power switch (see page 121).

Supporting Device File: C:\STOCKSMR\GGA\2008 Mach 3.0.0.07 Import to the package End Import Cancel

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6 Select the images from which you wish to create a DVD-Video, and then click "Import". The image recorded on HDD, disc will appear. Select the chapter to be imported into PC, and then click "Import": Importing into PC will start.

Eject button

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If you wish to import images on another disc after importing images on one disc, click the "Fject" button. The disc insertion block of DVD video camera/recorder will open. Remove the disc, insert the other disc whose recorded images you wish to import into the DVD video camera/recorder, and then close the disc insertion block. After a short while, the images on the disc will appear: Perform the same procedure to import the images. When the images on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW are imported, the recording date/time will not appear.

Note:

• To import all chapters in the title at once, click "Select all" in the editing menu at the top of screen, and then click "Import".

ImageMixer 3 DVD Authoring File(F) Edit(E) View(V) Tools(T) Help(H) Select all(S)/ Ctrl+A Deselect(D) Import

7 Click "Authoring" and create a DVD-Video menu. Clicking "Authoring" will display the editing screen of DVD-Video menu. The video file previously imported into PC will appear in "Source". Choose the desired video file, and click "Add titles". The video file will be registered. When using a video file imported into PC using ImageMixer 3, click "File" to choose the folder in which the video file will be stored.

Screenshot of a video editing software interface showing timeline, preview window, and tool panels with Chinese text labels.

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Clicking "Theme" or "Set title menu" will allow you to change the design of DVD-Video menu.

Choose the type of disc to be created (8 cm/12 cm/2-layer) using [Set] - [Configuration].

8 Click "Write" to create a DVD-Video. Clicking "Writc" will display the screen for writing. Check "Create disc", perform setting for write, such as choosing DVD write drive, and then set a blank DVD-RW/DVD-R into the drive. Clicking "Preview" will allow you to check any image of DVD to be created.

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Click the "Write" button: The screen for setting write will appear. After checking the settings, click "OK": Writing will start.

When write is complete, the drive will open to eject the DVD: Creation of an original DVD is now finished.

Note:

- If you load a written DVD-RW in the write drive, the dialogue "Are you sure you want to delete the content of disc?" will appear.

Deleting the content of disc will erase all data on the disc. Carefully check the contents of disc. Choosing "Yes" will display the screen for choosing the disc erasure method. After checking it, click the "OK" button. Once the contents on disc have been deleted, the cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera/recorder will open. Close the cover following the message instruction.

- If the disc contains a video file that does not conform to DVD-Video format, the video will be re-encoded, resulting in deterioration of image quality.

- If you execute "File" - "Save project", the halfway operation status can be saved as a project file. Reading in this saved project file will allow you to restart the operation from the saved status. - A project file will be saved in the project folder that was set in step 4 on page 127, and the file name will be automatically attached.

- If a video recorded on the HDD in this DVD video camera/recorder for extended hours is too long for one disc, cut-edit the video so that it can be recorded on one disc. See the on-line instruction manual of ImageMixer 3 for cut-editing of videos. To display the ImageMixer 3 manual, choose 'Help', and then "Image Mixer Help (F1)", while ImageMixer 3 is being executed.

- Since a menu is always added to a recorded video, the data size of the created video will be larger than that of the original video.

- No data can be written to the HDD, disc or SD memory card in this DVD video camera/ recorder when it is connected to PC. To create a DVD, use the DVD drive of PC that corresponds to each DVD medium.

[When using Macintosh]

USING PIXE VRF BROWSER EX AND IMAGEMIXER VCD/DVD2

Pixe VRF Browser EX allows you to import the images on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC as an MPEG file. ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 allows you to use the images imported by Pixe VRF Browser EX to create a DVD-Video (DVD-RW/DVD-R).

The following shows the basic operations of Pixe VRF Browser EX and ImageMixer VCD/DVD2. Refer to the electronic instruction manuals that can be read on PC for detailed instructions of Pixe VRF Browser EX and ImageMixer VCD/DVD2. See the electronic instruction manuals for the detailed use method of each software programme.

For Pixe VRF Browser EX, click "Help" - "Pixe VRF Browser EX Help" while it is being started up. For ImageMixer VCD/DVD2, click the question ? mark at the top right of the folder select screen. To start Pixe VRF Browser EX and ImageMixer VCD/DVD2, double-click the "Pixe VRF Browser EX for DVDCAM" icon and "ImageMixerVCD/DVD2" icon in Macintosh HD (startup disk) - "Applications" - "ImageMixer for DVDCAM".

Note:

- The provided software cannot be used to burn a DVD-VR (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW): it is also incompatible with a +RW.

IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R INTO PC TO CREATE A DVD-VIDEO (DVD-RW/DVD-R)

You can use the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder to create a disc that can be viewed on DVD recorders/players.

* Any DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder must be finalised (see page 108).

1

Connect this DVD video camera/recorder to the USB port of PC.

To save images recorded on a disc, first insert the disc you wish to save into the DVD video camera/recorder, and then connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the USB port of PC.

2

Start Pixe VRF Browser EX and choose the drive. Clicking the "Drive" icon will display the drive select screen. Choose "HITACHI DZ-USB1DD" when the power switch is set to "HIDD", "Hitachi DVD-RAM DZ-CBX3" when it is set to "DVD", and then click "OK". If you wish to change the import device, and continue import, unplug the PC connection cable from the PC, and then change over the power switch (see page 121).

3 Select the video file to be imported and save it.

The scenes recorded on HDD, disc will appear. Select the scene to be imported into Macintosh and click "Save": The save setting screen will appear.

Clicking "Save" after setting the save destination, etc. will start import into Macintosh.

If you wish to import the contents of another disc after importing is finished, click "Eject" on drive icons. The cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera/recorder will open so that you can replace the disc

Save Destination Folder Macintosh HD audio/video Movies Browse Filename To Save As Name files automatically Name files as Title Movie Saving Format Program stream Elementary stream Cancel Save

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When importing video files is complete, start ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 to create a DVD-Video using the imported files.

Note:

• When using images on ImageMixer VCD/DVD2, set the video saving format to "Program stream"
• When importing the images on a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, click the "Chapter" tab to select the image.
• When importing all chapters in a title at one time, click "Select All" in the editing menu at the top of screen, and then click "Import".
• When importing the images on a HDD/DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR-model), you can use the MPFG editor to

4 Start ImageMixer VCD/DVD2, and set up the files to be registered. Start ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 and click the "DVD-Video" button.

ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 for DVD34 Video Clip Create a video file can be used to create a video file named VCD/DVD2 Video 10 Create an DVD 10 Video 15 Create an DVD 15 Video 20 Create an DVD 20 Video 25 Create an DVD 25 Video 30 Create an DVD 30 Video 35 Create an DVD 35 Video 40 Create an DVD 40 Video 45 Create an DVD 45 Video 50 Create an DVD 50 Video 55 Create an DVD 55 Video 60 Create an DVD 60 Video 65 Create an DVD 65 Video 70 Create an DVD 70 Video 75 Create an DVD 75 Video 80 Create an DVD 80 Video 85 Create an DVD 85 Video 90 Create an DVD 90 Video 95 Create an DVD 95 Video 100 Create an DVD 100 Video 105 Create an DVD 105 Video 110 Create an DVD 110 Video 115 Create an DVD 115 Video 120 Create an DVD 120 Video 125 Create an DVD 125 Video 130 Create an DVD 130 Video 135 Create an DVD 135 Video 140 Create an DVD 140 Video 145 Create an DVD 145 Video 150 Create an DVD 150 Video 155 Create an DVD 155 Video 160 Create an DVD 160 Video 165 Create an DVD 165 Video 170 Create an DVD 170 Video 175 Create an DVD 175 Video 180 Create an DVD 180 Video 185 Create an DVD 185 Video 190 Create an DVD 190 Video 195 Create an DVD 195 Video 200 Create an DVD 200 Video 205 Create an DVD 205 Video 210 Create an DVD 210 Video 215 Create an DVD 215 Video 220 Create an DVD 220 Video 225 Create an DVD 225 Video 230 Create an DVD 230 Video 235 Create an DVD 235 Video 240 Create an DVD 240 Video 245 Create an DVD 245 Video 250 Create an DVD 250 Video 255 Create an DVD 255 Video 260 Create an DVD 260 Video 265 Create an DVD 265 Video 270 Create an DVD 270 Video 275 Create an DVD 275 Video 280 Create an DVD 280 Video 285 Create an DVD 285 Video 290 Create an DVD 290 Video 295 Create an DVD 295 Video 300 Create an DVD 300 Video 305 Create an DVD 305 Video 310 Create an DVD 310 Video 315 Create an DVD 315 Video 320 Create an DVD 320 Video 325 Create an DVD 325 Video 330 Create an DVD 330 Video 335 Create an DVD 335 Video 340 Create an DVD 340 Video 345 Create an DVD 345 Video 350 Create an DVD 350 Video 355 Create an DVD 355 Video 360 Create an DVD 360 Video 365 Create an DVD 365 Video 370 Create an DVD 370 Video 375 Create an DVD 375 Video 380 Create an DVD 380 Video 385 Create an DVD 385 Video 390 Create an DVD 390 Video 395 Create an DVD 395 Video 400

Note:

- No Video CD can be created or played back on this DVD video camera/recorder. And no writing to +RW/+R is possible when creating a DVD-Video.

5 Designate the folder in which the video file to be registered is stored. Select the folder that you designated to save video files, and then click "Add".

Click "Options" to choose the type of disc (8 cm or 12 cm) to create a DVD-Video.

Be sure to choose "PAL" for the video system. After setting the option, click the "OK" button, and then click "Next".

After editing the menu screen, click "Next".

Screenshot of a software interface with menu options and image thumbnails, likely from an older media or video editing tool.

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7 Checking playback:

The playback check screen will appear so that you can confirm the DVD images to be created. After playback check is finished, click "Next".

Screenshot of a software interface with Chinese text, showing menu options and a preview window.

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8

Writing to disc

The screen for writing to disc will appear. Check "Create disc", perform setting for write, e.g., choosing DVD write drive. Clicking the "Write" button will display the message "Set a blank media in DVD drive". Set a blank DVD-RW/DVD-R into the drive, and then click "OK".

The screen for setting write will appear: After checking the settings, click "OK".

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Note:

- If you load a written DVD-RW in the write drive, a dialogue "Are you sure you want to delete the contents of disc?" will appear.

Deleting the content of disc will erase all data on the disc: Carefully check the content of disc.

Once the contents on disc have been deleted, the cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera recorder will open. Close the cover following the message instruction.

- If the disc contains a video file that does not conform to DVD-Video format, the video will be re-encoded, resulting in deterioration of image quality.

- No data can be written to the HDD, disc or SD memory card in this DVD video camera/recorder when it is connected to PC.

Viewing Images recorded on Disc using PC

●Playing back DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW

You can use the DVD playback software on your PC/Macintosh to play back a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/ +RW recorded and finalised on this DVD video camera/recorder.

1. Load the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW to be played back in the DVD video camera/pcardlet

2. Connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a USB port of PC/Macintosh.

3. Start up the DVD playback software on your PC/Macintosh and play back

Note:

- When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to Macintosh for playback on a DVD playback software, etc., the screen for setting the drive region code will appear: Set the region code that matches your local area.

●Playing back DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode)

A DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mude) recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be played back, since the OS is not compatible with its playback. Use the provided software to play back the disc.

●Playing back MPEG files Imported by Pixe VRF Browser EX (Mac OS only)

You can play back MPEG files imported into PC using Pixe VRF Browser EX, on the playback check screen of ImageMixer VCD/DVD2, after registering them on ImageMixer VCD/DVD2. Since the audio format of the MPEG file imported into Macintosh using Pixe VRF Browser EX is AC3 audio, no audio will be played back even on QuickTime MPFG-2 playback component and only video is played back.

Note:

- Normal playback may not be possible depending on the disc recorded status.

Uninstalling Software

[When using Windows]

Use "Control Panel" to open "Add or Remove Applications", choose the application to be uninstalled from the displayed list of applications, and then click the "Change/Remove" button.

Note:

• After uninstalling software, be sure to restart the PC.

- Administrator authority is required for uninstallation.

[When using Macintosh]

Manually move the following folders/files installed to Recycle Bin:

/Application/ImageMixer for DVDCAM

/User/Library/Preferences/IMxVCDDVD2Preference HT

/User/Library/Preferences/ImageMixerVCDDVD2.plist

/User/Library/Preferences/cum.PIXELA.Pixe VRF Browser EX for DVD CAM.plist

/Library/Receipts/ImageMixer for DVDCAM.pkg

Note:

- "User" will depend on the login user name.

- Administrator authority is required for uninstallation.

Please contact the following for inquiries on provided CD-ROM

PC Software Support Centre number

PIXELA CORPORATION

UK, Germany, France and Spain

800-1532-4865 (Toll-free)

Other countries

[phone]

Languages available: English, French, German, Spanish

URL:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/c/index.html

Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/ recorder to PC

Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder when connecting it to PC:

The DVD video camera/recorder can also use a battery, but if the DVD video camera/recorder cuts off during data transfer, important recordings will be lost: If data is being written to disc, the disc will then be unusable.

Do not unplug cables while the HDD/disc in DVD video camera/recorder is being accessed from PC:

If the PC connection cable (provided) or mains lead is unplugged while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is blinking, important recordings will be lost: If data is being written to disc, the disc will then be unusable.

Before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, disconnect any cables or camera accessories (external video flash, external microphone, etc.) other than the PC connection cable and AC adapter/charger.

Use a reference of approx. 30 minutes at approx. 30°C or less for operation when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC.

If the temperature of the DVD video camera/recorder is too high, writing or reading on the DVD video camera/recorder may be faulty. And note that, if an error occurs during writing to a DVD-R, the disc will no longer be usable.

Take care that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder is not too high.

Fade, skip or thumbnails set on the DVD video camera/recorder will not be reflected in the provided software.

If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected via USB hub or to a USB port on PC front panel or keyboard, the DVD video camera/recorder may not be recognised by PC: If this happens, connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a USB port on PC rear panel.

If the DVD video camera/recorder power is off, it cannot be connected to PC.

Do not use PC application to finalise a DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded on this DVD video camera/ recorder: Doing so will make the disc unusable. The disc will become unusable.

Data may be readable or writable from/to the DVD video camera/recorder using software other than that provided with the DVD video camera/recorder, but Hitachi does not guarantee the operation.

If the PC is started from suspend (or sleep or standby) with the DVD video camera/recorder connected to the PC, the DVD video camera/recorder may not be recognised: Disconnect the DVD video camera/recorder from PC once, and restart the PC.

Subsidiary Information

Introduction to Optional Accessories

CAMERA ACCESSORIES

Video flash (DZ-FLH3) ^4 (p. 60)

Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1) ^4 (p. 55)

Tele-conversion lens (D7-T1.1) ^2 (p. 55)

Step-up ring (DZ-SR3037 for DZ-HS301E, DZ-SR3437 for DZ-HS300E) (p. 55)

- When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory.

^1 Unavailable for DZ-HS301E/HS300E.

^2 You will need the optional step-up ring when attaching these lenses to the DZ-HS301E/HS300E.

POWER SUPPLY

Battery (DZ-BP7SW) ^4

Battery (DZ-BP145W)

* Unavailable for DZ-HS303E.

• Refer to the catalogue for details.

- The models and specifications of the optional accessories shown on this page are subject to change, and their production may be discontinued.

Trouble Messages

A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If a message appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action. Messages are arranged in alphabetical order.

Message Cause & Troubleshooting	Reference page
(1) Data error in a part of image file. Repair data now?(2) Found error in image file. Repair data now?(3) Data error in all Image file. Repair all data now?It is possible that the system cannot normally complete writing of file when power is turned off for some reason during recording or editing (deleting, dividing or combining scenes, or creating play list). Selecting "YES" will automatically repair the video file, but even if "NO" is selected, the same message will appear when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on next time. (Do not remove the disc while the DVD video camera/recorder is recognising it: ignoring this will deactivate the file repair function.)Follow the instructions on screen, taking note of the following cautions:Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder when repairing data. Repair is not possible using a battery. If a battery has been attached, turn the power switch off once, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then start repairing.If message (1) appears when using the HDD, a battery can be used for repair (except when the remaining battery level indicator is blinking).Repair will normally be complete in several minutes, but it may take longer (up to one hour).Data may not be repaired, depending on the timing when power was turned off.Data may not be repaired normally if data recorded on another recorder is mixed in.The repaired data may be different from the original recorded content because of partial deletion of defective portion.Since the date/time for repair is added to the repaired data (only the corrected portion for partial repair), the original date/time information will be lost.Since all movies, and then all stills, are repaired, the order of recorded contents will be lost in case of message (2) (3) only.See '1 on page 143.	—
(1) DVD is not formatted. Format the DVD now?(2) DVD Format. Select record format.(Displayed only when DVD-RW is used.)A DVD-RW+RW that was initialised by PC and not initialised for camera use is inserted.	42
Auto finalizing...Please wait...This message will appear with a +RW when it is removed after recording, or the last recorded scene was deleted. The auto-	114

Message Cause	& Troubleshooting	Reference page
Cannot combine scene of multiple programs. Create PlayList first, and then combine scenes.	Scenes in different programmes (different recording dates) cannot be combined. Create a Playlist first, and then combine such scenes on the playlist. 87
Cannot combine. Deselect PHOTO scenes.	Select only movies and combine them.	87
Cannot combine. Select multiple scenes.	Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined, and then combine them.	87
Cannot delete scenes. This may occur when scene that was edited for division, etc. is to be deleted. Combine the divided scenes, and then delete them.		85, 87
Cannot divide scene. This message will appear when the scene is extremely short because division, etc. was repeated.		86
Cannot execute. Change display category to ALL.	This message will appear if you attempt to combine or move scenes with "Category: VIDEO or PHOTO" specified. 110
Cannot execute. Unselect multiple scenes.	Division or change in thumbnail was executed when multiple scenes were selected. 79
Cannot finalize DVD in HDD mode. Please finalize DVD in DVD mode.	This message will appear if you press the FINALIZE button when the power switch is set to "HDD". Set the power switch to "DVD", and then finalize the disc.	100
Cannot read DVD. Check dirt/crack/both-sides contrary/inserted correctly.	Error occurred while the disc was being recognised. Make sure that there is no scratch or dirt on disc, that the surface/back of disc is not reversed, and that the disc is firmly pushed against the turntable. See '3 and '4 on page 143 for troubleshooting.	12, 41
CANNOT RECORD PHOTOS	This message will appear when the PHOTO/SELECT button is pressed with the power switch set to "HDD" or "DVD".No photo can be recorded on the HDD or disc in this DVD video camera/recorder. Use a card to record photos.	34, 155
CANNOT RECORD VIDEO	This message will appear when the REC button is pressed with the power switch set to "SD".	34
Cannot replace thumbnail on PHOTO scenes.	The thumbnail of a still cannot be changed.Select a movie. 90
Cannot select any more scenes.	The maximum number of selectable scenes is 999.	93
CANNOT SLEEP MODE	The DVD video camera/recorder can enter the sleep/restart status only from the recording pause status. The following conditions apply:No DVD is loaded in this DVD video camera/recorder but the same video is set to "HD".	10
Card error has occurred.	The card terminals may be dirty: Wipe off dirt, and try the card again, or use another card.Data other than still image may be included: Use another card.	28
Card error has occurred.Format the card now?	Was the card formatted on PC? Was formatting interrupted midway? When using the card on this DVD video camera/ recorder, choose "YES" and format it.	105
Card error has occurred.Formatling is not complete.	The card may be damaged: Use another card.	28
Card error has occurred. Keep card inside & restart.	Card error could have occurred during editing of scenes. Turn off the DVD video camera/recorder with the card being used inside, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video camera/recorder again.	29, 34
Card full. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. 85, 155
Card is not formatted.Format the card now?	Was the card formatted on PC? When using the card on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose "YES" and format it.	105
CHECK CARD The inserted card cannot be used in this DVD video camera/ recorder. Use another card.	28
CHECK DVD A disc unusable on this DVD video camera/recorder may have been inserted or the disc may be damaged.Make sure that the type of disc is correct, and make sure that the disc is not write-protected.	28, 106
CHECK HDD The HDD may have been destroyed. Also check to see whether the HDD is write-protected.	106
Control Information Error.	Mismatch may occur between the recorded image and scene information.Update the control information.	107
	Use another disc.See '3 and '4 on page 143.	—
Dubbing is not complete.	This message will appear when dubbing has failed.	83, 84
DVD error has occurred. Finalizing is not complete.	Disc error occurred during finalising, and finalising failed.Replace the disc.See '3 on page 143.	108
DVD error has occurred. Format the DVD now?	Has the disc been initialised on PC? Has initialising the disc on PC been interrupted?Choose "YES" and initialise the disc when using it on this DVD video camera/recorder. Initialising the disc will erase all data on it.See '2 on page 143.	105
DVD error has occurred. Formatting is not complete.	The disc may be dirty.Remove the disc and wipe off fingerprints, dust, etc. before reusing it, or use another disc.	12, 105
Message Cause & Troubleshooting		Reference page
DVD error has occurred. Please keep DVD inside and set power switch to "DVD".	This message will appear if disc error has occurred during dubbing. Connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/ recorder, and set the power switch to "DVD". Video like will be repaired.	34
DVD error has occurred. Unfinalizing is not complete.	This message will appear when disc error occurred during unfinalisation, and unfinalising disc failed. Replace the disc. 109
DVD error has occurred.	• Use another disc.• See '3 and '4 on page 143.	12.27
	• Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing done on some device other than this DVD video camera/ recorder. Initialise the disc or use another disc.• Initialising the disc will erase all data on it.	105
DVD full. Cannot executes.	This message will appear if the capacity of the scene selected is larger than the free space on disc. Select another scene, or use another DVD.	83
DVD must be finalized before it can be played back on DVD player or DVD recorder.	• This message will appear if you remove a DVD-RW (VF-mode)' DVD-R that has not been finalised from the DVD video camera/ recorder.• See '5 on page 143	114
Drive overheat. Please retry later.	The temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder is too high, and writing to disc or reading from HDD or disc may not be performed normally.Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and wait for a while. The temperature will be effectively decreased if the DVD video camera/recorder is placed in a well-ventilated spot.	34
DVD-R* cannot dub the scene recorded in STD mode and 16:9.	With a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R+/RW, no video can be recorded with a combination of movie quality "STD" and 16:9 mode "On". Replace the disc with a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR-mode) for dubbing.* "DVD-RW (VF)" will appear when using a DVD-RW (VF-mode), "+RW" will appear when using a +RW.	85
DVD-R*, Different video mode, 16:9 and 4:3 mode cannot exist together.	With a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, the movie quality mode and 16:9 mode cannot be changed in the middle of disc. Change the movie to be dubbed or replace the disc with a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR-mode).* "DVD-RW (VF)" will appear when using a DVD-RW (VF-mode).	67
DVD-R*, 16:9 mode cannot be changed, when Video mode is STD.	With DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R+/RW, the setting of 16:9 mode will not be possible when the Video mode is STD.* "DVD-RW (VF)" will appear when using a DVD-RW (VF-mode), "+RW" will appear when using a +RW.	67
DVD-R*, Video mode and 16:9 mode cannot be changed.	With DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, the movie quality mode and 16:9 mode once used for recording cannot be changed.* "DVD-RW (VF)" will appear when using a DVD-RW (VF-mode).	67
Message Cause	& Troubleshooting	Reference page
Error occurred. Please format HDD.	An error occurred with the HDD for which repair is being tried. Initialise the HDD: But note that initialising the HDD will delete all data stored on the HDD.	105
Error occurred. Please replace DVD or format DVD.	• Abnormality has occurred with the DVD-RAM/DVD-RW+RW to be repaired. Initialise the disc before using it, or use the another disc. Initialising the disc will erase all data on it. • See “2 on page 143.	105
Error occurred. Please replace DVD.	An abnormality occurred with a DVD-R to be repaired. Replace the disc.	—
Finalize may not be complete. Finalize again now?	This message will appear when power is supplied again and the disc is reinserted after power was shut off during finalisation due to a power failure, etc. Choose "YES" if you wish to be sure finalising is performed.	108
HDD/DVD ALMOST FULL	The remaining free space of HDD/disc is less than one minute for video: Delete unwanted scenes, or use another disc.	85, 154
HDD full. Cannot execute.	Delete unwanted scenes.	85
HDD/DVD has no data.	This message will appear when an attempt is made to execute playback or editing on Disc Navigation with no scene recorded.	—
HDD/DVD has no PlayList.	Switching of play list was selected with no play list stored.	99
HDD/DVD Includes protected scenes. Delete scenes?	The disc may be software protected from a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder. To release this case, use a device that has executed software-protect.	—
HDD/DVD is full. Cannot add control info.	The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be entered, so the control information for generating thumbnails cannot be added. Combine several scenes or delete them.	85, 87
HDD error has occurred.	Initialise the HDD before using the DVD video camera/recorder. Initialising the HDD will delete all data recorded on it.	105
HDD error has occurred. Format the HDD now?	Did you interrupt formatting the HDD? Choose "YES", and then format the HDD. Initialising the HDD will delete all data recorded on it.	105
HDD error has occurred. Formatting is not complete.	Did you interrupt formatting the HDD? Press the RESET button to execute system reset. 151
HDD error has occurred. Restart.	HDD error probably occurred during editing of video file. Turn off this DVD video camera/recorder, and then connect the AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/recorder to power it again: The video file will be repaired.	29
NO DVD This message may appear when the DVD video camera/recorder or disc is moved from a cold place to a warm place.Condensation has occurred on the camera/recorder lens or HDD/DVD drive. Do not remove the disc; leave the DVD video camera/recorder turned off in a place as dry as possible for 1 – 2 hours.		8
		The disc has not been inserted.Insert it.
		The disc is not inserted correctly.Push the disc against the turntable at the centre until a click is heard.See '3 and '4 on page 143.
		Is the disc surface/bottom reversed?Check the surface/bottom of disc, and reinsert it correctly.
No more scenes.PlayList was deleted.	• All scenes are deleted from the play list.• Since a play list with no scenes cannot be supported by specifications, a play list from which all registered scenes have been deselected will be deleted.	101, 102
PlayList over limit. An attempt was made to create new play list or copy play list, even though limit specified for play lists in the video recording standard had already been stored.		96
Same scenes on Play List will be deleted.Delete scenes?	• This will appear when scenes are to be deleted.• When a play list exists on HDD or disc, an attempt to delete scenes in programme will display this message. (This message will not appear if you deselect scenes from play list.)	85
Scene NO.xxx is too large. Please divide this scene before dubbing.	This message will appear during all scene dubbing if the data size of the scene to be dubbed is larger than the free space on one disc (approx. 1.4 GB, approx. 30 minutes in FINE mode).Divide the scene, and then dub it.	83
Scenes over limitCannot add scenes.	The number of scenes entered in play list has reached the limit that can be entered.Delete several scenes.	98, 102
Scenes over limit.Cannot divide scene.	The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be entered.Delete several scenes.	98, 102
Stop processing	The ■ button was pressed to stop processing of multiple scenes.	—
There was no scene which can be deleted.	This message will appear if you try to delete multiple scenes on Disc Navigation when all the selected scenes have been locked.Release the lock on scenes before executing deletion.	85, 92
The scene from which Video mode/Wide mode differs cannot combine.	If the power switch is set to "HDD", scenes with different VIDEO Modes/16:9 modes cannot be combined. 87
The temperature of HDD is outside the operating temperature range. Time frame	This message will appear if the temperature of the HDD in this DVD video camera/recorder is outside the operating temperature range. Recording on a disc may be possible even if this message is displaced.	6, 154
This DVD is recorded by the NTSC system. Please replace DVD.	This DVD video camera/recorder can use only discs recorded on the PAL system. A disc recorded on the NTSC system cannot be used on this DVD video camera/recorder.	—
UNFORMAT DVD The disc is not initialised or it is damaged. If this message appears, be sure to initialise the disc on this DVD video camera/recorder before using it. Reinitialising even a disc used on this DVD video camera/ recorder may be necessary (initialising will erase all recorded contents on disc). If this message appears, try to initialise the disc. If the same message still appears, the disc may be damaged: Use another disc.		105
UNFORMAT HDD The HDD may not be initialized, or it may be destroyed. —
Use AC adapter/ charger.	No dubbing, HDD deletion, or disc finalisation is possible with a battery: Use the AC adapter/charger.	29, 83, 107, 108
Use AC adapter/ charger.	Scene cannot be repaired when the DVD video camera/recorder is powered by a battery.	29
Turn off power.	If the AC adapter/charger is unavailable in handy place, remove the disc, use the opposite side, or use another disc. To repair the removed disc, insert the disc into the DVD video camera/recorder afterwards, and connect the AC adapter/charger.
Write protected. Check card.	A card with the erase prevention switch locked is inserted: Unlock the switch.	28
Write protected. Check HDD/DVD.	The HDD or disc is write-protected. Use the Disc Navigation menu to release the protection.	106

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- This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognised immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean off the dirt before using it.
- This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not repair the disc; turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
- If the repair message appears when you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on from off with a disc loaded after recording on it, choose repair.
- If the repair message appears when recording and playback are normally possible with another disc – and no condensation occurs and the disc is not dirty – choose repair.
• This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. In this case, do not initialise the disc. Remove it and then use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean off the dirt before using it.
- This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not initialise the disc; turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
- Initialisation will delete all data on disc.
*3 - This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. Remove the disc and then use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean off the dirt before using it.
- This message may also appear when condensation occurs. Wait until the DVD video camera/ recorder dries out, and then turn it on again

Troubleshooting

Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the

DVD video camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer.

Power supplies

Symptom Cause and Correction		Reference page
Battery cannot be charged.	Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?Charge the battery at 10 – 30°C.	30
	Is the battery abnormally hot?Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge it.
	Is the DC power cord connected to AC adapter/charger? Unplug it.
	Has the battery been unused for a long time?Remove the battery, and then reattach it.If the battery does not charge after you try the above four procedures, it may be dead: Purchase a new battery.
Battery weakens fast. Are you using the DVD video camera/recorder where the temperature is low?A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP07PW/DZ-BP14SW/DZ-BP7SW) may be discharged sooner than usual at low temperatures. Keep extra batteries on hand.		32
The CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger is blinking.	Battery may be dead.The performance of battery will deteriorate if it is used for an extended period of time or frequently: Purchase a new battery.	33
	Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?Charge the battery in environment where the temperature is 10 – 30°C.The battery has possibly discharged excessively. Continue charging: After a while, the battery will be charged to the specified voltage, and the CHARGE indicator will light. Then the battery charge will be completed normally.	30, 31
Power turns off immediately after being turned on.	Is battery charged?Charge it.	30
When power is turned on, the LCD screen will turn on and off.
The ACCESS/PC indicator is blinking, even though nothing is displayed on LCD monitor screen.
Power goes off unexpectedly.	Is Power Save set to “On”?If the powered DVD video camera/recorder is left for as long as 5 minutes without recording or playback with “Power Save: On” specified, it will automatically turn off to save battery power. To restart recording in this case, set the power switch to “OFF” and then set it to “HDD”, “DVD” or “SD”. You can also specify “Power Save: Off” to stop automatic power off.	37
Symptom Cause	and Correction	Reference page
Power cannot be turned off.	Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press the RESET button of DVD video camera/recorder: Reattach a power supply to DVD video camera/recorder before turning it on again.	29, 31, 151
Even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off, opening the cover will cause the ACCESS/PC indicator to blink.	The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn on to recognise a disc: Closing the cover will automatically turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. 42

During recording

Symptom Cause and Correction		Reference page
Pressing the REC button will not start recording.	• Is a finalised disc in the DVD video camera/recorder? • Is proper type of disc inserted? • Is power switch set to match the recording medium? • Is the HDD or disc write-protected? • Does HDD or disc have remaining recording space?	27, 34, 106, 108
Recording starts but stops immediately.	Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it? Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc.	12
No photo can be recorded	• Is proper type of card inserted? • Is power switch set to "SD"? • Is the card locked? • Does the card have remaining free space?	28, 34, 106
LCD screen is hard to see.	Has brightness of LCD screen been adjusted? Stop recording and adjust the brightness.	39
	Is the DVD video camera/recorder being used outdoors? Use the viewfinder. When using LCD monitor, adjust its angle so that LCD screen is not exposed to direct sunlight.	35
Unevenness appears on LCD monitor screen.	Did you press the LCD monitor or the area around it? If the LCD monitor is pressed, some unevenness will occur. Release your hand and leave the LCD monitor for a while: Normal display will be restored.	—
Focus is not correct. Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subject? Focus manually.		57
		Does manual focus icon appear? The DVD video camera/recorder is set to manual focus. Focus the subject manually, or release manual focus.	56
		Is the dioptre control correctly adjusted if you are using the viewfinder as a monitor? Adjust the dioptre control.	35
		In cases other than the above, set the power switch to "OFF", and then set it to "HDD", "DVD" or "SD" again.	34
An error message for repair appears.	Perform repair following the instructions on screen. Repair is possible when the DVD video camera/recorder is powered by the AC adapter/charger. If you are using the HDD and have removed to screen and divide this, please use the device for

During playback

Symptom Cause and Correction		Reference page
Recognition of disc is not complete.	Is disc dirty?Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean it.	12
Pressing the playback button will not start playback.	Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD video camera/recorder?Playback of image recorded on devices other than this DVD video camera/recorder may be impossible on this DVD video camera/recorder.	74
	Has scene been edited on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder?If a scene recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is edited on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder, playback may not be possible on this DVD video camera/recorder.
No playback picture appears on TV screen.	Is TV input selector set correctly?Some TVs have multiple video input jacks. Check whether the correct input was selected on TV to match the connected jacks. If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to VCR, set its input selector to "external input (LINE)".	113
	Is the DVD video camera/recorder connected to TV correctly?Check the connections.	112
Playback picture is momentarily interrupted.	Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it?Clean the disc.	12
No sound. Is the TV volume control set correctly?Adjust TV volume control, and be sure to adjust the volume on TV.		113
Photos on card cannot be played back.	This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data recorded on SD memory card in other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The range of image data normally playable on this DVD video camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal × 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal × 3000 vertical. If the pixel data is outside this range, blue thumbnails will appear (thumbnails ^1 in the figure), meaning the image is unplayable.Fig. 1"Even when the number of pixels is within the above range, playback may not be possible, depending on the recording status of the digital cameras used.DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is an integrated image	—

When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC:

Symptom Cause	and Correction	Reference page
No drive icon appears on PC.	The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on. Check the power supply.	34
	Turn PC off and then disconnect the PC connection cable. Turn PC on again, and then use the PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC.	—
	Make sure the PC connection cable is completely plugged into this DVD video camera/recorder.	—
Error occurs in playback of DVD video camera/ recorder on PC.	If error occurs with USB connection, the transfer rate is not sufficient. It is recommended that you use a USB terminal conforming to USB2.0 when connecting the DVD video camera/ recorder.	117
Application is not normally run on PC.	Turn the PC and DVD video camera/recorder off, and try again.	—
Transfer of Images stops.	Connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another USB terminal of PC. If your PC is a desktop type, it is recommended that you use USB terminal on the back of PC. If you are using USB2.0 extended card, it is also recommended that you install the newest version driver provided by each USB2.0 card maker.	—
	Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it? Clean the disc.	12
DVD drive built into PC cannot be used after the provided software has been installed.	This problem may be solved if you update the DVD editing/ creating software of your PC.	—
Error appears when starting ImageMixer 3.	Make sure that your PC display adapter (video card) conforms to DirectX®8.0c.	117
Movies are not recognised by application in PC.	Make sure the power switch of this DVD video camera/recorder is set to "HDD" or "DVD". 34
The DISC EJECT button is not valid when the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC.	While the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC, use Explorer to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon and execute "Eject". 122
No sound is heard when an MPEG file imported into Macintosh is played back on Quick Time with an MPEG 2 playback component adopted.	Since an MPEG file imported into Macintosh using Pixe VRF Browser EX uses the audio format of AC3 audio, no audio will be played back even if the Quick Time MPEG-2 playback component is introduced: Only video will be played back. Use ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 for playback.	133
When the time stamp of	The file system of this DVD video camera/recorder is operated on
Symptom Cause and Correction	Reference page
It will take some time to save a video edited on the video editor of ImageMixer 3.	If you are editing a video file whose contents are different from those of project setting, it may take some time, since the entire video file must be re-encoded. Reconfirm the project setting.	—
“Hardware Removal” results in error.	Exit Windows® once, and then disconnect the DVD video camera/recorder. If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, the problem may be solved if you install Windows® 2000 SP3 or later.	124
No USB HS (high speed) connection even when USB2.0 card is used.	Make sure that you have already installed the driver provided with the USB2.0 card.You will need to install the driver provided by USB2.0 card maker in order to operate the USB2.0 card at HS (high speed).	—
No data can be written to HDD/DVD/SD memory card using this DVD video camera/ recorder.	No data can be written to the HDD, disc or SD memory card in this DVD video camera/recorder when it is connected to PC. To create a DVD, use the DVD drive of PC that corresponds to each DVD medium.	116

Miscellaneous

Symptom Cause and Correction		Reference page
No DVD video camera/ recorder operation.	Is a fully charged battery attached? Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC outlet? 29, 30
Power does not come on, or no operation occurs by pressing button.	Execute system reset (press the RESET button). 151
	Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to impact? The DVD video camera/recorder could be damaged. Consult your dealer.	—
The date and time are incorrect.	Has the DVD video camera/recorder been left unused for a long period of time? The internal backup memory battery may be discharged: Charge it.	36
Pressing the SLEEP/ RESTART button will not set to the sleep/ restart standby status.	• Is the proper disc or card loaded? • Does the HDD, disc or card have remaining free space? • Is the DVD video camera/recorder now playing back? • Is Disc Navigation screen displayed?	46
No scene can be deleted.	Is the cursor placed on the scene to be deleted? If the selected scene (framed in red) exists, that scene will be deleted even if you use yellow cursor to select any scene. Check the colours of cursors and bar graph on the thumbnail screen.	79, 85
Disc cannot be removed. (Cover will not open.)	Did you detach the battery or AC adapter/charger before setting the power switch to "OFF"? Is the battery charged? Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter/charger, and then press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc. Did the DVD video camera/recorder turn off because the battery remaining level ran out? Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter/charger, set the power switch to "OFF", and then press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc. Is the power switch set to "HDD" or "SD"? Set the power switch to "DVD" or "OFF", and then press the DISC EJECT button.	29, 30, 34
DVD video camera/ recorder cannot be operated from remote control.	Is the remote control pointed at the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder? Point it at the infrared receiver to operate the DVD video camera/ recorder.	25
	Is the infrared receiver on DVD video cameras/recorder exposed to direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light, etc.? The remote control cannot operate the DVD video cameras/ recorder when strong light strikes the infrared receiver. Adjust the place or angle of the DVD video camera/recorder.	25
	Is there battery in the remote control? Also check the polarities of battery. The battery could be dead Try retacing it.	24
Disc cover cannot be closed.	Is disc correctly inserted?Was disc inserted from wrong direction?Remove the disc and then reinsert it.	41
	Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, and then turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.	29, 31
Operating sound is heard cyclically.	This sound is heard because the disc is cyclically operated and does not indicate a fault.	—
Some vibrations are felt or slight sound is heard from mechanism.	These vibrations or sound are caused by HDD/disc drive: This does not indicate a fault. —
No operation can be performed because the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator on this DVD video camera/ recorder remains lit or blinking.After disc or card is inserted, it takes some time until recording is possible.	In the following cases, it will take more time than usual until operation is possible:Immediately after a disc or card is reinserted.When a long time has elapsed since the DVD video camera/ recorder was turned off last.When the temperature is greatly different from the status of previous recording.When disc with scratches, dirt or fingerprints is inserted.When disc is subject to severe vibrations.When the battery or DC power cord was disconnected instead of following the correct procedure using power switch to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off.	9, 41
No image in viewfinder.	Is LCD monitor open?No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD video camera/recorder.Is the DVD video camera/recorder set to the sleep/restart status?Press the SLEEP/RESTART button to release the sleep/restart status.	35, 46
No image appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.	Is DVD video camera/recorder connected to PC using PC connection cable?Unplug the PC connection cable.Does DVD video camera/recorder stop at the end of the scene to which wipe-out was set and played back?Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.Is the DVD video camera/recorder set to the sleep/restart status?Press the SLEEP/RESTART button to release the sleep/restart status.	46, 88, 121

System Reset

If the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform "System Reset": The DVD video camera/recorder may recover to normal. "System Reset" will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD video camera/recorder.

1 Set the power switch to "OFF" to turn the DVD video camera/reorder off. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger.

2 Use a fine tipped pen to hold down the reset button for several seconds.

All settings will be reset.

Note: - Do not press the reset button with undue force. - Before pressing the RESET button, be sure to remove the disc from the DVD video camera/ recorder: Pressing the RESET button with a disc loaded may erase the scenes recorded on the disc.

●List of setting items

	Item Default		Setting method
Camera Functions Setup	Program AE Auto p. 61
	White Bal. Auto p. 62
	EIS On p. 64
	Dig.Zoom 40x	^1	p. 54
	MIC.Filter Off p. 64
	Flash ^2	Auto p. 60
Record Functions Setup	VIDEO Mode	FINE	p. 65
	Quality	FINE	p. 68
	16:9	On p. 66
	Self Timer Off p. 68
	OSD Output On p. 69
	HDD protection	On p. 69
Date Setup	Date Set	1/1/2006 0:00	p. 36
	Date Mode	D/M/Y	p. 36
LCD/EVF Setup	LCD Brightness		p. 39
	EVF Brightness		p. 39
	Colour Level		p. 40
	EVF Display	Auto	p. 40

*1 "60x" will appear on DZ-11S301E; "100x" on DZ-11S300E.
*2 Not displayed on DZ-HS301E/HS300E.
- Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted.

Major Specifications

CCD DZ-HS303E : 1/3-inch interlaced
	DZ-HS301E : 1/5-inch interlaced
	DZ-HS300E : 1/6-inch interlaced
	Total number of pixels
	DZ-HS303E approx. 3,310,000
	DZ-HS301E approx. 1,330,000
	DZ-HS300E approx. 800,000
	Number of effective pixels
	DZ-HS303E Movie: approx. 2,140,000
	Movie: approx. 1,640,000 (in wide mode)
	Still: approx. 3,050,000
	DZ-HS301E Movie: approx. 940,000
	Movie: approx. 810,000 (in wide mode)
	Still: approx. 1,100,000
	DZ-HS300E Movie: approx. 410,000
	Still: approx. 410,000
Lens DZ-HS303E : F1.8 – 3.0	f = 6.1 - 61 mm
	Filter diameter: 37 mm
	Thread pitch: 0.75 mm
	DZ-HS301E : F1.2 – 2.8
	f = 3.0 - 45 mm
	Filter diameter: 30.5 mm
	Thread pitch: 0.5 mm
	DZ-HS300E : F1.8 – 3.2
	f = 2.2 - 55 mm
	Filter diameter: 34 mm
	Thread pitch: 0.5 mm
Focus Auto/Manual
Zoom Optical 10x (DZ-HS303E),	Optical 15x (DZ-HS301E),
	Optical 25x (DZ-HS300E),
	40x – 500x (DZ-HS303E), 60x – 800x (DZ-HS301E), 100x–1200x (DZ-HS300E) with digital zoom added. 40x (DZ-HS303E), 60x (DZ-HS301E), 100x (DZ-HS300E) for still
Required minimum illumination 0.3 lx in Low Light mode
Viewfinder 0.2-inch colour TET (equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels)

Viewfinder 0.2-inch colour TFT (equivalent to approx. 200.000 pixels)

External microphone jack(Not equipped with DZ-HS300E)		a3.5 mm stereo mini-jack (a plug-in power type microphone cannot be used)
Capacity of built-In HDD approx. 8 GB
Recording mode Movie (with sound)		Still (with SD memory card)
Maximum recordable time	HDD approx. 110 minutes (XTRA)	approx. 180 minutes (FINE)approx. 360 minutes (STD)
	DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW(per side)	approx. 18 minutes (XTRA)approx. 30 minutes (FINE)approx. 60 minutes (STD)
Maximum number of recordable stills	SD memory card (when using 32 MB card)	DZ-HS303E approx. 18 (in FINE mode)DZ-HS301E approx. 45 (In FINE mode)DZ-HS300E approx. 180 (in FINE mode)Varies depending on the recording quality and the type of card (p. 155).
Recording format	DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(VR-mode)	Movie:Conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR) format(Dolby Digital)
	DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R	Movie:Conforming to DVD video format (Dolby Digital)
	+RW Movie: DVD+RW	video format (Dolby Digital)
	Card Still:	Conforming to JPEG (DZ-HS303E: 2,016×1,512 pixels, DZ-HS301E: 1,280 × 960 pixels, DZ-HS300E: 640×480 pixels) standard
Audio playback format MPEG Audio layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby Digital
Recordable discs 8 cm DVD-RAM (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1)8 cm DVD-RW (conforming to DVD-RW Ver. 1.1, 2x speed [2x/1x])8 cm DVD-R (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0)8 cm +RW (conforming to +RW Ver. 1.2)Only discs not packed in Round DVD Holder or cartridge.
Recordable card SD memory card
Jacks Video/audio output x1,		External microphone input x1 (not equipped with DZ-HS300E),PC connection terminal (connected to PC USB port) x1
Battery system Lithium-Ion
Power consumption When recording		with LCD monitor cft (DVD-RAM used)DZ-HS303E approx. 5.1W (in FINE mode)DZ-HS301E approx. 3.8W (in FINE mode)DZ-HS300E approx. 3.2W (in FINE mode)
Dimensions(W x H x D)		DZ-HS303E : approx. 66 × 92 × 136 mm(excluding hand strap)DZ-HS301E : approx. 59 × 87 × 125 mm(excluding hand strap)
Storage temperature -20 – 60°C
Allowable operating altitude (when using HDD)		3000 m or less
Weight DZ-HS303E approx. 485 g (without battery or disc)DZ-HS301E approx. 435 g (without battery or disc)DZ-HS300E approx. 435 g (without battery or disc)
Total weight when recording DZ-HS303E approx. 560 gDZ-HS301E approx. 490 gDZ-HS300E approx. 490 g
Provided accessories AC adapter/charger,Battery,AV/S output cable,Infrared remote control (not provided with DZ-HS300E), Lithium battery for remote control (not provided with DZ-HS300E),Lens cap, Lens cap string, Shoulder strap, Mains lead,DC power cord, Software CD-ROM, PC connection cable,Disc cleaning cloth

STORAGE CAPACITY OF HDD/DVD/CARD

Recordable Time On HDD

Recording quality Movie recordable time Application
XTRA Approx. 110 min	'1	Best quality
FINE Approx. 180 min	'2	High quality
STD Approx. 360 min	'3	Standard quality

Recordable Time On Disc

Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies)

Recording quality Movie recordable time Application
XTRA Approx. 18 min	^*1	Best quality
FINE Approx. 30 min	^*2	High quality
STD Approx. 60 min	^*3	Standard quality

*1: Variable bit recording (recording of more than 110 minutes on HDD or more than 18 minutes on disc may be possible because the transfer rate varies automatically between approx. 3 - 10 Mbps)

^ 2: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 6 Mlops ^ 3: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 3 Mlops

Note:

- 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.

Maximum Number of Scenes that an Be Recorded/Dubbed on One Disc

DVD	Maximum number of scenes
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW 399
DVD-R830
+RW 254

Maximum Number of Programmes that Can Be Recorded/Dubbed on One Disc

DVD	Maximum number of programmes
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW 99
+RW 49

Recording quality	Capacity
	32 MB 64 MB 128MB 256	MB 512 MB 1 GB
FINE	Apostx. 45 Approx. 95 Approx. 190	Approx. 380	Approx. 750	Approx. 1,500
NORM	Apostx. 60 Approx. 120	Approx. 250	Approx. 500	Approx. 1,000	Approx. 2,000
ECO	Apostx. 90 Approx. 190	Approx. 380	Approx. 750	Approx. 1,500	Approx. 3,000

For DZ-HS300E

Recording quality	Capacity
	32 MB 64	MB 128MB 256	MB 512 MB 1 GB
FINE	Approx. 180	Approx. 380	Approx. 750	Approx. 1,500	Approx. 3,000	Approx. 6,000
NORM	Approx. 240	Approx. 500	Approx. 1,000	Approx. 2,500	Approx. 4,000	Approx. 8,000
ECO	Approx. 370	Approx. 750	Approx. 1,500	Approx. 3,000	Approx. 6,000	Approx. 12,000

(The numbers of recordable stills above are only for reference)

Size And Quality Of Photos
The following table shows the file size and quality of one still (JPEG) recorded on card:

Quality	File size			Application
	DZ-HS303E DZ-	HS301E DZ-HS300E
FINE	Approx. 1,600 KB	Approx. 640 KB	Approx. 160 KB	When image quality is prioritiseed
NORM	Approx. 1,200 KB	Approx. 480 KB	Approx. 120 KB	Standard quality
ECO	Approx. 800 KB	Approx. 320 KB	Approx. 80 KB	When number of stills is prioritiseed

Index

Numerics
10:9	66
8 cm bare disc	27
A
AC adapter/charger	29
ACCESS/PC indicator	44
Add (edit)	101
All programme	95
Auto (programme AE)	61
Autofocus	56
AV output jack	112

B

Becklight correction	56
Battery
Attaching to DVD video camera/ recorder	31
Charging	30
Recordable time on DVD video camera/ recorder	32
Removing from DVD video camera/ recorder	31
Setting Up	30
BATTERY ELECT button	31
Black & White fade	88
Brightness	39

C

Camera Functions Setup	53
Capacity	106
Card
Available	28
Capacity	106, 155
Format	105
Handling	28
Quality	68
Category	110
CHARGE indicator	30
Cleaning	11
Colour Level	40
Connecting to TV	112
Copy	91
Create	98

D

Date and time	36
Date setup	36
Defaults	38
Delete (edit)	102
Delete (play list)	104
Delete (scene)	85, 101
Detail (scene)	94

Update Control Info. 107

DISC EJECT button	41
Display
Information LCD	47
Scenes information	94
Viewfinder	35
Divide	86
Dubbing
Dubbing from HDD to disc	83
Dubbing to other video devices	115
DUBBING button	83
DVD player	114
DVD-R	27
DVD-RAM	27
DVD recorder	114
DVD-RW	27

E

Edit (play List)	100
EIS	64
EXPOSURE button	58
Exposure control	58
External microphone jack	70

F

Fade	88
Finalise DVD	108
FINALIZE button	108
FINE (VIDEO Mode)	65
FOCUS button	56
Format	105
Frame advance/Frame back	75
Full Auto	59
FULL AUTO button	59
Full Menu	52

G

Go To (during playback) 77

Go To (on Disc Navigation) 105

H

Hand strap	23
HDD
Formal	105
Protection	106
Howling	112

1

Information display mode	47
Infrared receiver	25
Initial Setup	37

Low Light (Programme AE) 62

M

Manual Focus 56 MENU button 52 MIC.Filler 64 Move 103

0

Optical 10x zoom lens .... 54 Optical 15x zoom lens .... 54 Optical 25x zoom lens .... 54 OSD Output .... 69

P

PHOTO capture 75
PHOTO/SELECT button 45, 79
Play (play list) 99
Play (programme) 96
Play list 98
Add scenes 100
Add scenes (submenu) 101
Create 98
Delete 104
Delete scenes 101
Delete scenes (submenu) 102
Move 103
Play 99
Select 99
Select scenes (submenu) 102
Title 104
Portrait (Programme AE) 61
Power Save 37
Power switch 34
Program 95
Play 96
Select 95
Title 96
Programme AE 61
Project 106

Q

Quality (Card) 68 Quick Menu 52 QUICK MENU button 52

R

Record button 44 Recording indicator 38 Remote control 24 Ripple Play 110 Reset settings 38 system 151 RESET button 151 +RW 27

Fade 88 Move 87, 103 Select 93 Skip 89 Chinging for image 75 let (play list) 99 let (programme) 95 let (Scene) 79 Timer 68 Slider Strap 23 (Scene) 89 Playback 76 Show 111 Bits (Programme AE) 61 Night (Programme AE) 61 (VIDEO Mode) 65 Menu 86

T

Tele-conversion lens 55 Thumbnail 72 Title (play list) 104 Title (programmc) 96 TV type 111

U

Update Control Info. 107

V

Video flash 60 VIDEO Mode 65 FINE 65 STD 65 XTRA 65 Video selector 67

W

White Bel. 62 White fade 88 Wide conversion lons 55 Wipe fade 88

X

XTRA (VIDEO Mode) 65

7

Zoom lever 54

Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROM

This Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the storage device (CD-ROM) provided with this product, if you agree to the terms herein.

If you do not accept the terms of this Agreement, immediately return the unopened package of storage medium and enclosed materials (printed matter, external package, and all others) to your dealer, or return only the package of storage medium to your dealer.

Consult your dealer for any refund on the unused product. However, if only the package of storage medium is returned, no refund is possible.

This Licence Agreement certifies that you were granted licence in the past.

Licence Agreement

■ Grant of Licence

- Lilachi, Ltd. nonexclusively grants you the right to install this programme in one computer and use it, but this right cannot be transferred to a third party.

- You can duplicate one copy of this programme in a form readable on computer, but only for the purpose of backup, and under the condition that the display concerning the copyright remains in the original status.

■ Prohibition

- This programme may not be used on network. If you wish to use it for multiple computers on network, you must obtain the right of use for each computer from Pixel Corporation.

- You may not let any third party use this programme by granting reuse, transfer, lease, lending, etc.

- You may not modify, alter, decompile or deassemble all, or any part, of this programme or its accessories. And you may not allow any third party do so.

■ Termination of Agreement

If you duplicate this programme and its accessories without permission, or fail to comply with the above granting conditions, this agreement will automatically be terminated. In addition, Pixela Corporation may take legal action. When the agreement is terminated, you will be obliged to discard this programme, its accessories and all duplicates, or return them to Pixela Corporation.

■ Guarantee and Immunity

This programme and its accessories shall not, explicitly or implicitly, conform to the merchantability or compatibility for your specific purpose of use. Pixela Corporation does not guarantee that the functions of this programme will meet your needs or this programme will be free from interruption or error during its operation. Under no circumstances will Pixela Corporation accept any responsibility for any direct or indirect losses or damages you may incur from using this programme or activities relating to its use, or for any conflict occurring between you and a third party originating from, or relevant to, use of this programme.

SOME DO'S AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

★★★★★★★★

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

★★★★★★★★ DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always
fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other
opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind
— it is better to be safe than sorry!

★★★★★★★★★

BATTERY

SAFETY

GUIDELINES

“152”

Store unused betteries in their packaging and away from metal objects which may cause a short-circuit, resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or even an explosion

PLEASE PHOTOCOPY AND DISPLAY

Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused — resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion.

Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate any such problems.

Take care to fit your batteries correctly, observing the plus and minus marks on the battery and appliance. Incorrect filling can cause leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or even an explosion.

Replace the whole set of batteries at one time, taking care not to mix aid and new batteries or batteries of different types, since this can result in leakage or, in extreme cases, line or even an explosion.

Remove dead batteries from equipment and all batteries from equipment you know you are not going to use for a long time. Otherwise the batteries may leak and cause damage.

Never dispose of batteries in fire as this can cause them to explode. Please put dead batteries in with the normal household waste.

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Never attempt to recharge ordinary batteries, either in a charger or by applying heat to them. They may leak, cause fire or oven opiodo. There are special rechargeable batteries which are clearly marked as such.

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Supervise children if they are replacing batteries themselves in order to ensure these guidelines are followed.

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Remember that small button cell batteries such as used in some hearing aids, toys, games and other appliances, are easily swallowed by young children and this can be dangerous.

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