Hitachi DZ GX5100SW User Manual

DVD-RAM DVD-RW

DVD-R +RW

DZ-GX5100SW/DZ-GX5060SW

DZ-GX5100SW

DZ-GX5060SW

Instruction manual

Toobtainthebestperformanceandensureyearsof

trouble-free use, please read this entire instruction

manual.

Инструкция по эксплуатации

Если Вы хотите получить надежные

результаты при воспроизведении и работать

видеокамерой в следующие годы без

возникновения каких-либо проблем, прежде

всего прочтите полностью эту инструкцию по

эксплуатации.

DVDCAM PC Software Support Centre

URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/

Support Center phone numbers for software provided:

Телефон центра программного обслуживания для прилагаемого программного обеспечения:

PIXELA CORPORATION

+63-2-438-0090

URL: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html

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.

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Protect the mains lead 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 lead 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,

such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

15 The equipment (AC Adapter/Charger) shall be

used near the socket-outlet and shall be easily

accessible.

Cautions When Using

Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:

• The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with

a sharp object.

• If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear

soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.

• Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with the open LCD screen down.

• Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD video camera/recorder.

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/charger 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:

• Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 40ºC or under 0ºC

will result in abnormal recording/playback.

• 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 30ºC).

• Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder 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 near a

radio wave tower or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded.

During playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and

sound.

At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction.

Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to soot or steam:

• Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions.

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,

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 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 lodge 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

ACCESS/PC

blinking to show that data is being written to disc or card, indicator

or being read from it. At this time, do not do any of the

following, so as not to damage the data:

− Remove battery

− Disconnect AC adapter/charger

− Plug or unplug PC connection cable

− Remove disc or card

− Subject DVD video camera/recorder 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 131).

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 26).

• 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 DVD-RAM disc 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.

The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:

• 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.

• Data recorded on the disc or 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.

●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 moist cloth which has been completely wrung

out. When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow

instructions for use.

●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.

HANDLING DISCS

• When recording images,

●Using discs

Pr ogr a

001 / 002

the DVD video camera/

recorder may avoid the

portions of disc where

recording is not possible,

due to dust, scratches,

etc. [It will pause 9 at

such a portion and

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 stop of

playback image

PLAY

(Recording one scene

may produce multiple

thumbnails.)

automatically restart

recording (:).]

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.

− Sound interrupted during

playback, or abnormal

sound

Block noise

− Blue thumbnail

Pr og r a

001/ 006

display* (Fig. 1)

− Disc cannot correctly

be recognised

− Disc cannot be

initialised

− Delay between video

and audio

Even if disc is normal, the above phenomena

may occasionally occur. While the ACCESS/

PC indicator is lit, do not subject disc to

vibrations or impact, and avoid using DVD

video camera/recorder at extremely high or

low temperatures, or in environment where

condensation is likely to occur.

●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

− Where humidity is high or in dusty place

− Where there is heat from a heater, etc.

PLAY

Fig. 1

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.

Use the disc cleaning

cloth to clean from inner

to outer edges in axial

direction.

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).

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,

external input, and playback of recorded

images.

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 11 –

13).

• The section on “Disc Navigation” explains

editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this

section when finalising DVD-RW/DVD-R/

+RW disc and initialising DVD-RAM/DVD-

RW/+RW disc.

• The section on “Connecting to PC” explains

the contents of provided CD-ROM and how to

install the software included.

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 ................................................ 23

Recording Movie ............................................. 40

Playing Back.................................................... 68

Functions Available with Disc Navigation ........ 75

Connecting to a TV........................................ 105

Connecting to PC .......................................... 111

• “Subsidiary Information” includes an

introduction to products sold separately, and

troubleshooting.

With this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback

picture whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor

switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

It is possible to switch the language in the on-screen display of this DVD video camera/recorder

(see page 33).

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.

●ꢁ, ꢂ, ꢃ,

, ꢄ and ꢅ marks beside headings

Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer to

the marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is compatible with the

function. Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the disc or card you

use.

●Illustrations in this manual

Although the external appearances of DZ-GX5100SW/GX5060SW are different, the method of

operating these models is identical.

The illustrations of DZ-GX5100SW are used for the explanation in this text.

Microsoft^®, Windows^®, Windows^®Me, Windows^®2000 Professional, and Windows^®XP are

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Windows Vista™ is a trademark 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/AT^®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.

Table of Contents

Important Information.........................................2 Setting Date and Time..................................... 32

CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF

DATE AND TIME ..............................................32

Initial Settings.................................................. 33

For Your Safety..................................................2

Precautions ........................................................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........3

Cautions When Using ........................................4

Cautions When Storing ......................................7

Suggestions and Restrictions.............................7

CLEANING ............................................................8

HANDLING DISCS ................................................8

DISC CLEANING...................................................9

Read This First...................................................9

SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF

(BEEP)..............................................................33

TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ........33

CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE

(LANGUAGE)....................................................33

RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS

(RESET)............................................................34

TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF

(RECORD LED)................................................34

CHANGING SETTING OF

DEMONSTRATION ..........................................34

LCD/EVF Setup............................................... 35

About This Manual ...........................................10

Table of Contents.............................................11

Checking Provided Accessories.......................14

Names of Parts ................................................15

ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN

(LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER

(EVF BRIGHTNESS) ........................................35

ADJUSTING COLOUR DENSITY

(COLOUR LEVEL)............................................36

ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN

Setups

Demonstration Function...................................19

Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/

Recorder........................................................19

HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/

RECORDER .....................................................19

ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP......................19

ATTACHING LENS CAP .....................................20

INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE

VIEWFINDER ...................................................36

Inserting and Removing Disc .......................... 37

Inserting and Removing Card.......................... 39

Basic Techniques

Recording Movie ............................................. 40

CONTROL ........................................................20

REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE

CONTROL ........................................................21

Discs and Cards...............................................22

Recording Stills ............................................... 41

Swift Restart of Recording

(SLEEP/RESTART button)........................... 42

AVAILABLE DISCS .............................................23

INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC .......................23

NOTES ON FINALISATION ................................23

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE

On-Screen Information.................................... 43

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

RECORDING....................................................43

Checking Flow of Menu................................... 48

USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/

RECORDER .....................................................24

AVAILABLE CARDS............................................24

COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD.......24

Zooming .......................................................... 50

MACRO RECORDING ........................................50

RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER

WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT.......51

Preparations for Power Supply ........................25

USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER......................25

Setting Up the Battery......................................26

Manually Focusing Subject ............................. 52

FOCUSING DURING RECORDING....................52

Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded

(Exposure) .................................................... 54

CHARGING BATTERY........................................26

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO

Compensating for Backlight ............................ 54

Using Full Auto Function ................................. 55

Setting Up Camera Functions ......................... 56

CAMERA/RECORDER.....................................27

REMOVING BATTERY........................................27

BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR......29

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY ..........................29

SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH

THE SUBJECT

Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder

On and Off.....................................................30

VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR

SCREEN...........................................................31

VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH

(SWITCHING PROGRAMME AE MODE) ........56

RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD

MONITOR LIGHT .............................................57

ADJUSTING COLOUR (WHITE BALANCE) .......57

VIEWFINDER ...................................................31

USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE

COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO

STABILISER (EIS)............................................ 59

RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE

MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM)................ 59

REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING

CARD (COPY) ..................................................84

LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK)..............85

SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN

(SELECT) .........................................................86

DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU

SCREEN (DETAIL)...........................................87

RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) ............................ 59

Setting Up Record Functions...........................60

Programme......................................................88

SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY

(VIDEO MODE) ................................................ 60

SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE

(16:9 MODE)..................................................... 61

SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE

(QUALITY)........................................................ 63

RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE

(INPUT SOURCE) ............................................ 63

SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING

METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) .............................. 64

SELF-TIMER ....................................................... 64

SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT

ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)........................... 65

WHAT IS “PROGRAMME”? ................................88

SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF

SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT) .............................88

PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME (PLAY).............89

CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAMME

(TITLE)..............................................................89

Play List ...........................................................91

WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?.......................................91

CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)............91

SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH

PLAY LIST (SELECT).......................................92

PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)................92

ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST

Using External Microphone..............................65

(EDITING PLAY LIST)......................................93

DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST

Disc Navigation

Using Disc Navigation......................................66

(EDITING PLAY LIST)......................................94

ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ......................94

DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ......................95

SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ......................95

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) .....96

CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE).........97

DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE).......................97

STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC

NAVIGATION.................................................... 66

PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION

SCREEN........................................................... 68

ADJUSTING VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK..... 68

PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED

SCENE ............................................................. 69

DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE.............. 69

CAPTURING PHOTO.......................................... 70

SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE....................... 70

FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW

PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .................................... 70

SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE.............................. 71

PLAYING BACK STILLS ..................................... 71

JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) ....... 72

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

PLAYBACK....................................................... 73

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES...................... 74

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES

Go To...............................................................98

TOP (END) ..........................................................98

Disc or Card Management...............................98

INITIALISING DISC OR CARD

(FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) ..................98

PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING

(PROTECT DISC).............................................99

VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE

ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY)....................99

UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF

DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISC

(UPDATE CONTROL INFO.)..........................100

FINALISING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC

(FINALIZE DISC)............................................101

ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALISED

DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW

TOGETHER...................................................... 74

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC

NAVIGATION.................................................... 75

UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC

NAVIGATION MENU........................................ 76

Scene...............................................................78

(UNFINALIZE DISC).......................................102

Others............................................................103

DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE) ............. 78

DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT – DIVIDE).................. 79

COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES

(EDIT – COMBINE) .......................................... 80

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES

(EDIT – MOVE)................................................. 80

DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY

(EFFECT – FADE)............................................ 81

PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES

(EFFECT – SKIP) ............................................. 82

CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS

(EFFECT – THUMBNAIL)................................. 83

DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS

INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) ..................103

PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY

(REPEAT PLAY).............................................103

PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3

DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE).................................104

SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF

STILLS)...........................................................104

TOC

Viewing on TV Screen....................................105

CONNECTING TO A TV....................................105

VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ...............................106

Playback on DVD Recorder/Player................107

PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW

(VR-MODE) DISC...........................................107

PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/DVD-R/

+RW DISC ......................................................107

Recording (Dubbing) Images .........................108

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM

OTHER VIDEO DEVICE.................................108

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER

VIDEO DEVICES............................................110

Connecting to PC

Software Provided..........................................111

Requirements of available PC........................112

Installing Software..........................................113

Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable..116

USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT

INTO PC .........................................................118

BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION

(UNPLUGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE)/

CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH ...........119

Using ImageMixer 3 for Windows ..................120

VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC

USING PC ......................................................120

CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES

RECORDED ON DISC ...................................121

Using ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition

for DVDCAM................................................124

VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC

USING MACINTOSH......................................124

IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC

INTO MACINTOSH.........................................125

CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES

RECORDED ON DISC ...................................126

Uninstalling Software .....................................128

Contact The Following ...................................128

Cautions when connecting DVD video

camera/recorder to PC ................................129

Subsidiary Information

Introduction to Optional Accessories..............130

CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................130

POWER SUPPLY..............................................130

Trouble Messages..........................................131

Troubleshooting .............................................137

System Reset.................................................145

Major Specifications.......................................146

STORAGE CAPACITY OF DISC.......................148

SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS....................149

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON

CARD..............................................................149

Index ..............................................................150

Be sure to read the following before opening

the package of CD-ROM .............................152

Checking Provided Accessories

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

Battery (model DZ-BP07PW):

Portable power supply for this DVD video

camera/recorder. Charge it before use.

AC adapter/charger

(model DZ-ACS3 (SW)):

Used to power the DVD video camera/

DC power cord:

When powering the DVD video camera/

recorder from household AC outlet, use

recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. this cord to connect the DVD video

camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger.

Mains lead:

Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger.

For China

1 cable included.

For regions other than China

3 cables included. Select an appropriate lead for your region.

Infrared remote control

(model DZ-RM4W):

Use to control the DVD video camera/

recorder from a distance.

For DZ-GX5100SW only.

Lithium battery (model CR2032):

To power the remote control.

For DZ-GX5100SW only.

AV/S input/output cable:

Used when viewing the picture played back

on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV

screen, or input or output video from/to

another video device. For DZ-GX5100SW

only.

WARNING: Keep

this battery away

from children. If

swallowed, consult

a physician

immediately for

emergency

treatment.

AV/S output cable:

Lens cap and lens cap string:

Software CD-ROM:

Used when viewing the picture played back Attach the lens cap when not recording, to Use this CD-ROM when connecting the

on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV

screen, or output video to another video

device. For DZ-GX5060SW only.

protect the lens.

DVD video camera/recorder to PC.

PC connection cable:

Use this cable when connecting the DVD

video camera/recorder to PC.

Disc cleaning cloth:

Always use this to clean discs.

Shoulder strap:

Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder

to hang it from shoulder.

Names of Parts

(Inside the cover)

Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 20)

Zoom lever (p. 50, 52, 68)

To adjust the zoom or volume.

Stereo microphone

Take care that the microphone is not blocked

by a hand, etc., during recording.

PC connection terminal (TO PC) (p. 116)

AV input/output jack

(for DZ-GX5100SW only)

AV output jack

(for DZ-GX5060SW only) (p. 105, 108, 110)

Recording indicator (p. 34)

The red indicator will light during recording.

Infrared receiver

External microphone jack (for DZ-

GX5100SW only) (p. 65)

(for DZ-GX5100SW only) (p. 21)

When the remote control is used to operate

the DVD video camera/recorder, this

receiver will receive the infrared signal.

10 Wide-screen colour liquid crystal display

(inside) (p. 31)

Optical 15× zoom lens

(for DZ-GX5100SW only)

Optical 30× zoom lens

Although the external appearances of DZ-

GX5100SW, DZ-GX5060SW are different, the

method of operating these models is identical.

DZ-GX5100SW illustrations are used in this

manual.

(for DZ-GX5060SW only) (p. 50)

13 14 15 16

18 19

11 Viewfinder (p. 31)

12 Dioptre control (p. 31)

17 Disc insertion block (p. 37)

18 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 27)

To adjust the focus of image appearing in the

viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)

Press this button when removing the battery.

19 Battery attachment platform (p. 27)

13 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 42)

To switch the sleep/restart status between

ON and OFF.

20 Record button (REC) (p. 40)

21 LOCK switch (p. 40)

14 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 6, 40, 41)

It is recommended that you set the LOCK

switch to ꢆ (to the upper position) to prevent

the power switch in the “!” position from

accidentally moving to “ ”.

Will blink or light when the disc in DVD

video camera/recorder is accessed (write or

read is executed) or the DVD video camera/

recorder is connected to PC.

22 Power switch (p. 30)

15 PHOTO button (p. 41)

23 Hand strap (p. 19)

16 DISC EJECT button (p. 37)

Press down and release this button to open

the cover of disc insertion block.

27 28 29 30

34 35 36 37

24 FULL AUTO button (p. 55)

34 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 6, 41)

To switch the DVD video camera /recorder

to full automatic.

35 QUICK MENU button (p. 48)

To display only the functions that you

frequently use (simple menus).

36 FINALIZE button (p. 101)

Press this button to finalise the recorded

DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW.

25 FOCUS button (p. 52)

To switch between manual focus and auto-

focus.

26 MENU button (p. 32, 48, 79)

Press this button to display the menu for

setting camera functions and Disc

Navigation.

37 Card insertion block (p. 39)

38 BLC (backlight compensation) button

(p. 54)

27 SELECT button (p. 74)

Press this button when subject is being

lighted from rear.

28 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 66)

39 2 / 1 / 0 / / / ꢇ buttons

29 STOP/EXIT button (p. 10, 48, 69)

(p. 32, 48, 52, 54, 69, 70, 71)

To end playback or cancel setting of menu.

Use these buttons to select a scene or menu

item, and then press the centre (ꢇ) to play

back the scene, or designate an option from

the menu.

30 EXPOSURE button (p. 54)

Press this button to adjust the exposure.

31 Speaker (p. 68)

These buttons are to adjust exposure or focus.

32 RESET button (p. 145)

40 Tripod threaded hole

To reset all settings to defaults (status when

the DVD video camera/recorder was

shipped from the factory).

Used to attach the DVD video camera/

recorder to a tripod.

33 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 43, 73)

Press this button to display the details of

image being played back or camera setting

status, or switch the display off.

REC

PHOTO

DISPLAY

ZOOM

DIGITAL

ZOOM

SELECT

DELETE

DISC

NAVIGATION

41 PHOTO button (p. 41)

49 ZOOM T button (p. 50)

42 REC button (p. 40)

50 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 50)

51 ZOOM W button (p. 50)

43 MENU button (p. 32, 48, 79)

44 SELECT button (p. 74)

52 Reverse skip button (p. 71)

53 Forward search button (p. 70)

54 Play/pause button (p. 69)

55 Stop button (p. 10, 48, 69)

56 Forward skip button (p. 71)

45 Reverse search button (p. 70)

46 DELETE button (p. 78)

47 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 66)

48 DISPLAY button (p. 43, 73)

* The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder.

Setups

This section explains preparations for recording – setting up the DVD video camera/recorder

and battery.

Demonstration Function

This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a demonstration function.

The default at purchase time is “Auto”, which will automatically start the demonstration approx. three

minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on.

Refer to “CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION” on page 34 if

you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting

to “Off”.

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 REC button and the Zoom lever.

Adjust the length of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is stable when you press the

REC button with your thumb.

ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP

Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.

Pass the shoulder strap through

the shoulder strap attachments.

ATTACHING LENS CAP

Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to

the lens cap.

Shorter end

Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the

attachment hole of DVD video camera/

recorder.

Longer end

Push the both sides of cap inward and attach

it over the lens.

Push and fit

Note:

• Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD

video camera/recorder, to protect the lens.

• When recording, attach the lens cap to the hand strap

by hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for

comfortable shooting.

INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL

Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control.

While inserting a fine rod into the hole

marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out

forward.

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.

• The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery

(CR2032) are supplied only with the DZ-GX5100SW.

Insert the lithium battery with the positive $

terminal facing down.

Slide the cover to close it.

Battery holder

REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL

While pushing the battery holder, slide the

battery out.

Warning:

Note:

• KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND

PETS.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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, cool, dry place.

●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 camera/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

camera/recorder cannot be operated by remote

control.

• 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.

• If there is an obstacle between the remote control and

infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder,

remote control may not be possible.

Discs and 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:

Media

Function

DVD-RW DVD-RW

(VR mode) (VF mode)

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

+RW

memory

card

To record video (p. 40)

To record photo (p. 41)

●

—

●

To delete image just

recorded (p. 69)

●

—

●

To select image and delete it

(p. 78)

●

—

●

To edit image (p. 79 – 80)

●

—

To play on other DVD players

and DVD recorders (p. 101)

*1*2

∴

●

∴

—

To use new disc or new card

without formatting

●

—

●

—

●

To initialise and reuse (p. 98)

●

To additionally record on

finalised disc

—

●

—

*6*7

To edit copied video on PC

To playback video on PC

●

—

*6*7

●

To create DVD video using

—

●

—

●: 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 camera/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.

AVAILABLE DISCS

Usable discs and logos

Function

Allows you to delete unnecessary scenes or edit

scenes.

Also allows you to record photos.

DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)

Allows you to choose the VR mode for deleting

DVD-RW

unnecessary scenes or editing scenes, or the VF

mode in which deletion or editing is not possible, but

[Ver1.1 (8 cm) 2x speed (2x/1x)]

high compatibility with DVD players is provided

Provides high compatibility with DVD players . No

deletion or editing is possible.

DVD-R

[for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)]

Provides high compatibility with DVD players but does

not need to be finalised . Scenes can be deleted

+RW Ver. 1.2 (8 cm)

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.

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.

Note:

• 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 DISC

For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, 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 disc 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 (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc recorded 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-GX5100SW/GX5060SW to record on or finalise a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW

disc recorded 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 discs edited and finalised on PC or those finalised on another DVD recorder may not be

playable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the editing software used or recorded status of

DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc.

If you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-GX5100SW/

GX5060SW and not finalised, the Disc Navigation screen will automatically start, and no recording can be

done on the disc nor can it be finalised.

Do not insert a DVD-R that was recorded by a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi,

and which has not been finalised, in this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will make the disc unusable.

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO

CAMERA/RECORDER

• CD

• CD-R

• CD-RW

• CD-ROM

• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer)

• DVD-RW DL (Dual Layer)

• +R DL (Double Layer)

• +RW DL (Double Layer)

• +R

• DVD-ROM

• DVD-Video

• Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm

• DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0

AVAILABLE CARDS

COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND

SD memory card can be used on this DVD video

camera/recorder (incompatible with 2GB).

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.

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

●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 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 disc unused in the DVD

video camera/recorder for a long time

Terminal

Note:

•

This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image

data recorded on other digital cameras conforming to

the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard.

The range of image data playable on this DVD video

camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal ×

60 vertical to 4000 horizontal × 3000 vertical.

• 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

• 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.

− 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.

• The image data recorded on another device may not

be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder.

●Note when transferring or

discarding discs and memory cards

“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.

Erasure prevention

switch

Locked status

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 (SW)) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using

other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire.

Mains lead

To AC outlet

* The shape of plug

varies depending

on the model.

AC adapter/charger

DC power cord

Connect the mains lead to AC adapter/

charger.

Plug the mains lead into AC outlet.

Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC

output jack on AC adapter/charger.

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 27.

Setting Up the Battery

The DZ-BP07PW battery (provided) has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using

the DVD video camera/recorder.

Note:

• Be sure to use the DZ-BP07PW, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional) 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 (SW) AC adapter/charger to charge the battery: Using other chargers could cause

electric shock or fire.

• Charge the battery at temperatures of 10 – 30ºC.

• 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/charger may be faulty. Unplug it from the AC outlet and consult your dealer.

• 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.

Connect the mains lead to AC adapter/

charger.

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.

Plug the mains lead into AC outlet.

Battery

Mains lead

To AC outlet

* The shape of plug

varies depending

on the model.

CHARGE indicator

AC adapter/charger

DC output terminal

●Battery charged status

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

charger:

Charge status

During charge

CHARGE indicator

Lit

Charge complete

Goes out

Note:

See “Troubleshooting” on page 137 when the CHARGE indicator blinks.

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

DZ-BP07PW (provided)/DZ-BP7SW (optional): Approx. 90 minutes

DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes

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

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

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.

Terminal

side must be

down.

REMOVING BATTERY

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

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-BP07PW (provided)/DZ-BP7SW (optional)

Video mode

XTRA^*

DZ-GX5100SW

approx. 70 min

approx. 65 min

approx. 70 min

approx. 65 min

approx. 80 min

approx. 70 min

DZ-GX5060SW

approx. 85 min

approx. 75 min

approx. 85 min

approx. 75 min

approx. 100 min

approx. 85 min

When using viewfinder

When using LCD monitor

When using viewfinder

When using LCD monitor

When using viewfinder

When using LCD monitor

FINE

STD

With DZ-BP14SW (optional)

Video mode

DZ-GX5100SW

approx. 145 min

approx. 130 min

approx. 145 min

approx. 130 min

approx. 170 min

approx. 145 min

DZ-GX5060SW

approx. 170 min

approx. 150 min

approx. 170 min

approx. 150 min

approx. 210 min

approx. 170 min

When using viewfinder

XTRA^*

FINE

STD

When using LCD monitor

When using viewfinder

When using LCD monitor

When using viewfinder

When using LCD monitor

* 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 camera/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 charged 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.

Note:

• See “Troubleshooting” on page 137 when charging is not possible.

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

• During and after charging, and when the DVD video camera/recorder is being used, the battery will be warm, but

this does not indicate a fault.

• A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger:

Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery.

• Charge the battery at ambient temperature 10ºC to 30ºC: Charging at temperatures other than this range could

damage the battery.

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.

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.

•

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.

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 “TURNING

DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF

AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE)” on

page 33.

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.

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:

Note:

• Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to

let 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 137).

Set to “OFF”:

The DVD video camera/

recorder will turn off

Set to “"”:

• It will take some time for the DVD video camera/

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 131 and take corrective action.

To record still on SD

memory card

Set to “!”:

To record movie on DVD-

RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/

+RW disc

Set to “ ”:

To record still on DVD-

RAM disc

Power ON status

During playback, set the power switch to “!”

or “ ” when using disc, or set it to “"” when

using card.

Turn the switch while

holding down the grey

button at the right of

switch.

Power switch

VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR

VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH

VIEWFINDER

SCREEN

If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor

subject image on the LCD screen.

Pull out the viewfinder.

Open the LCD monitor.

Turn the dioptre control knob to adjust the

focus to suit your eyesight.

The LCD monitor has a portion where you

can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to

open the monitor.

Note:

• If no image appears in viewfinder, refer to

“Troubleshooting” on page 137.

• If the LCD monitor is opened approximately 90º, the

viewfinder will be off: Turn the open LCD monitor 180º

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 36) if you wish to

display images in the viewfinder regardless of

whether you open or close the LCD monitor.

●Range where the LCD monitor can

be moved

The LCD monitor can be opened up to

approximately 90º.

If the LCD monitor is open 90º, it can be tilted

with the screen down as much as 90º, and can

also be tilted with screen up and turned up to

180° so the screen faces in the same direction as

the lens.

Dioptre control

Viewfinder

If the LCD monitor is turned 180º 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:

Pull out the viewfinder

until a click is heard.

• If no image appears on LCD monitor screen, refer to

“Troubleshooting” on page 137.

• If LCD monitor lights white, refer to page 57.

• Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90º

before changing its vertical angle.

• Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD

monitor turned approximately 180º 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.

180º

90º

Hook your finger

(Bottom)

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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.

Use 2 / 1 / 0 / / buttons

to select, and then press ꢇ to

designate.

1_{0// buttons to choose “Date Setup” and}

Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

Press the 2 or 1 button to select the

number for current date/time, and then

repeat step 3 to set the current date and time.

then “Date Set”.

Note:

To stop date/time setting midway, press the ꢀ

Press the / button.

Da t e Se

Da t e Mode

u p

2007

0: 00

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.]

After setting the current

date and time, press the

ꢇ button.

Da t e Se

ENTER

RETURN

10 / 2 / 2007 8 : 00

Da t e se t up?

YES

ENTER

The screen for verifying

the set date will appear.

Note:

If the displayed date and time are correct,

press the 0 button to choose “YES”, and

then press the ꢇ button.

After setting the figure for the day, press the /

button to select the digit to be set. If you press the

ꢇ 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.

The date and time will be set, and the DVD

video camera/recorder will enter the

recording pause status.

Press the 0 or /

Da t e Se

Da t e Mode

u p

2007

button to select the digit

you want to set in

sequence.

Choosing “NO” will restore the menu screen.

ENTER

RETURN

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 date display mode.

Note:

This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to store the date and time in memory. If this

built-in battery is exhausted, the date and time will be reset. To prevent this, connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD

video camera/recorder every 6 months, and leave them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/recorder

turned off: The built-in battery will be charged.

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Initial Settings

Press the MENU button, and then use 2/1/0///ꢇ to display the “Initial Setup” menu

screen. See page 48 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 ꢇ button.

On: Beep will be heard

when the power

Note:

Po w e r

R e c o r d LED

L a n g u a g e

Demo Mode

Reset

S e t u p

The “Beep” setting will be stored in memory even when

the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

a v e

ENTER

RETURN

switch is changed

over, the REC button is pressed in the Video

mode, the SLEEP/RESTART or EJECT

button is pressed, etc.

Off: No beep is heard.

TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY

(POWER SAVE)

Select “On” or “Off”, and

then press the ꢇ button.

On: To engage power

save. If the DVD

Note:

Po w e r

R e c o r d LED

L a n g u a g e

Demo Mode

Reset

S e t u p

• 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 set it to “!”,

“ ” or “"”.

a v e

ENTER

RETURN

video camera/

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

screen information display.

• If the sleep/restart standby status continues for 30

minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder will

automatically turn off regardless of the Power Save

setting.

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.

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 ꢇ or / with

the screen shown on the

right displayed: The

“Language” screen will

appear.

Note:

Po w e r

R e c o r d LED

L an gu age

Demo Mode

Reset

S e t u p

a v e

O f

En g

The language setting will be stored in memory even

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

s h

ENTER

RETURN

Choose “Français”, and

then press ꢇ.

L an gu ag e

En g

Español

ano

s h

F r ança

D e u t s c h

The display will change

to French.

ENTER

RETURN

RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)

You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 145)). (Note, however, that

the date/time will not be reset.)

Choose “Reset” on the

“Initial Setup” menu

screen, and then press

the ꢇ button.

If you are sure that you

wish to reset, use the

0 button to choose

“YES”, and then press

the ꢇ button.

Po w e r

R e c o r d LED

L a n g u a g e

Demo Mode

Reset

S e t u p

a v e

Re s e t

Off

English

Re s e t

Auto

YES

ENTER

RETURN

The screen for verifying reset will appear.

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.

TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED)

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 ꢇ button.

On: The recording

indicator will light

red to show that the

DVD video camera/recorder is recording.

Off: The recording indicator will not light even

during recording.

Note:

Po w e r

R e c o r d LED

L a n g u a g e

Demo Mode

Reset

S e t u p

a v e

• 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

recorded.

ENTER

RETURN

• Even if “Record LED: Off” is specified, the recording

indicator will light while the self-timer is counting

down.

CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION

Press the MENU

Note:

I n i

Beep

a l S e t u p

A u t o

O f

S t a r

• Pressing the ꢀ (STOP/EXIT) or DISC NAVIGATION

button, choose “Initial

Setup”, “Demo Mode”,

and then press the ꢇ

button.

Power Save

Re c o r d LED

Lang uag e

Demo Mode

Reset

button will exit demonstration.

• If you choose “Auto”, the demonstration will not start if

a disc is loaded with the power switch set to “!” or

“ ”, or a card is loaded with the power switch set to

“"”.

ENTER

RETURN

Press the 2 or 1 button to choose the

desired option, and then press the ꢇ

button.

• The demonstration function will not work when the

DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC.

• While the demonstration is being given, the recording

indicator will blink.

Auto: To start demonstration if the DVD

video camera/recorder is inactive for

approx. 3 minutes after it is turned on.

To set demonstration to off.

Off:

Start: To start demonstration immediately.

Press the MENU button again to exit setting.

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LCD/EVF Setup

ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND

VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS)

1_{0///ꢇ buttons to choose “LCD/EVF}

Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Adjust” on the “LCD/EVF Setup” menu

screen, and then choose “LCD Brightness”or

“EVF Brightness”.

Note:

The brightness setting will be stored in memory even

after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

The brightness adjustment bar will appear on

the screen.

Use the 0// buttons

LCD/ EVF Ad j u s t

LCD Br

g h t n e s s

for adjustment.

EVF Br

g h t n e s s

C o l o u r L e v e l

ADJUST

Press 0 :

ENTER

The screen becomes

dimmer.

Brightness

adjustment bar

Press / :

The screen becomes

brighter.

ADJUSTING COLOUR DENSITY (COLOUR LEVEL)

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

Press the MENU

Note:

LCD/ EVF Se t up

LCD/ EVF Ad u s

EVF s p l a y

• 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 or viewfinder is changed, the brightness or

density of the recorded image itself will not change.

button, use the 2/

1/0///ꢇ

buttons to choose

“LCD/EVF Adjust” on

the “LCD/EVF Setup” menu screen, and then

choose “Colour Level”.

Au t

ENTER

RETURN

The colour density adjustment bar will

appear on the screen.

Use the 0// buttons

LCD/ EVF Ad j u s t

LCD Br

g h t n e s s

for adjustment.

EVF Br

g h t n e s s

C o l o u r L e v e l

ADJUST

Press 0 :

ENTER

For lighter colour.

Press / :

Colour density

adjustment bar

For denser colour.

ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER

Press the MENU

Choose “On” and decide it.

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.

LCD/ EVF Se t up

LCD/ EVF Ad u s

EVF s p l a y

Au t

button, use the 2/

1/0///ꢇ

buttons to choose “EVF

Display” on the “LCD/

EVF Setup” menu screen.

ENTER

RETURN

Note:

The setting on EVF Display will be stored in memory

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

Inserting and Removing Disc

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.

Pickup lens

Gently open the cover by hand fully until it

stops.

• Note that the recording surface of disc must face

the inside of DVD video camera/recorder. 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 dirtied or scratched disc.

When inserting a disc:

Push the disc against the turntable at the

centre to lock it until a click is heard.

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.

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

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/recorder.

• If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 137.

• Do not close the cover if a disc is not properly loaded on the turntable.

• If 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 131.

• 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, reattach the battery or AC adapter/

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

• Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc 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.

• When the power switch is set to “"”, the disc cannot be removed: To remove the disc, set the power switch to

“OFF” or “!”.

• 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 dirtied or scratched. Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to wipe off any dirt on disc (see page 9).

●When using brand-new DVD-RW/+RW disc

When a disc is first loaded in the DVD video camera/recorder, the “Format Disc” screen will appear.

When recording on this DVD video

When recording data from PC:

camera/recorder:

While the “Format Disc” screen is displayed,

choose “No” and then press ꢇ, 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 same message will appear: If you wish to use

it on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose

“YES”.

Choose “Yes” on the “Format Disc” screen, and

then press ꢇ.

When using DVD-RW, choose the recording

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

ꢇ button.

The disc will be formatted.

F o r

a t D i s c

F o r

a t D i s c

D i s c i s n o t f o r m a t t e d .

F o r m a t t h e d i s c n o w ?

D i s c F o r m a t .

Se l ec

ec o r d

o r

a t .

YES

o de

ENTER

(When using DVD-RW)

Inserting and Removing Card

Open the LCD monitor.

Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off.

Open the cover of card insertion block.

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.

Close the cover of card insertion block.

Note:

• Always close the cover of card 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

• Insert a recordable disc into this DVD video camera/recorder.

Before You Begin

Note:

Pressing REC

once will start

recording;

pressing it once

again will

temporarily stop

recording.

• See “Troubleshooting” on page 137 when recording

ACCESS/PC

indicator

movie is not possible.

• See “Troubleshooting” on page 137 if it takes some

time before recording is possible.

• See “Troubleshooting” on page 137 if the DVD video

camera/recorder does not operate.

• See page 43 for on-screen information display.

• 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 6).

• The minimum recordable time of movie is

approximately 3 seconds.

• See page 34 for setting of Record LED (recording

indicator) On/Off.

Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD

video camera/recorder at subject.

• For various functions available during recording, see

“Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 56.

• Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that

cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect.

• The power switch can be changed over even during

recording, but the operation will not be changed.

• It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to ꢆ

(the upper position) to prevent the power switch in the

“!” position from accidentally moving to “ ” position.

• Each time the DVD video camera/recorder enters the

recording pause status, the counter display will be

reset to “0:00:00”.

Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.

Set the power switch to “!” to turn the DVD

video camera/recorder on.

After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out,

perform the subsequent operation:

Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder

or LCD).

• 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.

When using the viewfinder, close the LCD

monitor before pulling out the viewfinder.

Press the REC button.

The “9” mark in the viewfinder or on the

LCD screen will change to the “:” mark,

and recording will start.

During recording, the recording indicator on

the front of DVD video camera/recorder will

light.

Pressing REC again during recording will set

the DVD video camera/recorder to the

recording pause status.

When recording is finished, turn the DVD

video camera/recorder off.

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Recording Stills

Note:

Press the PHOTO button all the way (full

pressing).

Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc

and card.

ACCESS/PC

indicator

The screen will be black, and then the

recorded still will be displayed. When the

“9” mark appears, you can proceed with

the next recording; while “DISC ACCESS” or

“CARD ACCESS” is being displayed, you

cannot proceed with the next recording.

PHOTO button

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 button halfway down,

determine the composition to be recorded, and then

press the PHOTO button all the way down.

• If you press the PHOTO button all the way down at

one stroke without pressing it half way, recording will

be possible, but the focus may be incorrect.

• If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual

focus, and manually correct the focus before

recording (see page 52).

CARD ACCESS indicator

• See “SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS” on page 149

for details of photos on card.

• See “Troubleshooting” on page 137 if recording

photos is not possible.

• Shake of the DVD video camera/recorder may cause

blur in recorded image.

• When holding the DVD video camera/recorder 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.

• The range of screen in which recording is possible will

be different for movie and still.

• There may be a difference between the image you

see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the

recorded image.

Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD

video camera/recorder at subject.

Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.

When using DVD-RAM disc:

Set the power switch to “ ”.

When using card:

Set the power switch to “"”.

After the ACCESS indicator goes out,

perform the subsequent operation:

Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder

or LCD).

When using the viewfinder, pull it out and

close the LCD monitor.

Press the PHOTO button half way (half

pressing).

The DVD video camera/recorder will

automatically focus on the subject at the

centre of screen, and the “9” indicator on

screen will light in purple (the focus will not

change when manual focus is chosen).

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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. 1.5

seconds.

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

Note:

• If you press the REC or PHOTO 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 button

again.

• After the DVD video camera/recorder is restored from

the sleep/restart standby status, the zoom position

will return to 1x* . The settings on manual focus,

exposure and rear lighting will also reset to the initial

values.

• The DVD video camera/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.

status:

• No disc or card is inserted into this DVD video

camera/recorder.

• The loaded disc or card has no remaining free space.

• The Disc Navigation screen is being displayed.

• The power switch is set to “ ” when using a DVD-

RW/DVD-R/+RW.

• During playback.

• An unusable disc or card is loaded.

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.

*1 3x on DZ-GX5060SW.

SLEEP/RESTART button

Pressing the REC or PHOTO 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 (“!”↔ “ ”).

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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. 16:9 mode

7. Microphone filter

3. Program AE

4. Backlight compensation

5. EIS

8. Self-timer

9. External Input

10. Recording status

6. White balance

REC

L IN

1. Recording mode

0 : 0 0 : 0 0

REM3 0 MIN

1 0

Movie recording time

FULL AUTO

DISC ACCESS

11. Zoom

VOLUME

8 : 0 0

16. Remaining space

on disc/card

17. Remaining

battery level

12. Exposure correction

1 0 / 2 / 2 0 0 7

FINE

13. Manual Focus

FULL AUTO indicator

(p. 55)

Warning message

14. Disc/Card type

18. Volume (p. 68)

Current date/time

15. Movie recording quality

The above screen is an example for

explanation:

It is different from the actual display.

1. Recording mode (p. 40, 41, 64)

9. External Input* (p. 63)

L IN : AV input

10.Recording status

: Movie

ꢀ

: Still (Disc)

ꢁ

ꢂ^*1

ꢃ^*1

ꢄ

: External input still (field) (Disc)

: External input still (frame) (Disc)

: Still (Card)

: During recording

: During recording pause (lights in

green)

When focus locks during photo

recording (lights in purple)

ꢅ^*1

ꢆ^*1

: External input still (field) (Card)

: External input still (frame) (Card)

No display

2. 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode)

(p. 61)

11.Zoom (p. 50)

No display : 16:9 mode OFF

: 16:9 mode ON

)

(Digital Zoom: Off)

3. Programme AE (only in movie recording

mode) (p. 56)

(Digital Zoom: 60×* )

No display : Auto

(Digital Zoom: 800×* only in movie

recording mode)

: Sports

: Portrait

: Spotlight

: Sand & Snow

: Low Light

12.Exposure correction (p. 54)

No display

: Auto

: Manual

4. Backlight compensation (p. 54)

13.Manual focus (p. 52)

No display : Backlight compensation OFF

No display : Autofocus

: Manual focus

: Backlight compensation ON

5. Electronic image stabiliser (EIS)* (p. 59)

No display : EIS OFF

: EIS ON

6. White balance (p. 57)

No display : Auto

: Set

;

: Outdoor

: Indoor

7. Microphone filter (only in movie recording

mode) (p. 59)

No display : Microphone filter OFF

: Microphone filter ON

8. Self-timer (only in still recording mode) (p. 64)

No display : Self-timer OFF

: Self-timer ON

(countdown is from 10 seconds)

14.Disc/Card type

: DVD-RAM

15. Movie recording quality (when using disc) (p. 60)

XTRA

FINE

STD

: Best quality

: High quality

: Standard quality

: DVD-RAM (write-protected)

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

: Protected DVD-RW (VR-mode)

ꢇ/ ꢈ

ꢉ

Still recording quality (when using card) (p. 63)

: DVD-RW (VR-mode) finalised on

this video camera/recorder

ꢊ

FINE

NORM

ECO

: High quality

: DVD-RW (VR-mode) finalised on a

device other than this DVD video

camera/recorder

ꢋ

: Standard quality

: Number of recordable stills is

prioritized

: Finalised DVD-RW (VF-mode)

ꢌ

16.Remaining space on disc/card

: DVD-R

: DVD-R already finalised on this

DVD video camera/recorder

: DVD-R finalised on a device other

than this DVD video camera/

recorder

* Includes DVD-R recorded on a

Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder

model other than DZ-GX5100SW/

GX5060SW and not finalised.

ꢍ

REM XX

: Remaining recordable minutes

during movie recording

: Number of remaining recordable

still images during still recording

MIN

REM XX

17.Remaining battery level (p. 29)

(full charge)

: +RW

: Finalised +RW

: SD memory card

(low remaining charge)

18.Volume (p. 68)

: Locked SD memory card

No display

The volume can be adjusted during

external input and playback.

*1 Not displayed on DZ-GX5060SW.

*2 EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-GX5100SW.

*3 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera/recorder, or disc has not yet been initialised, a write-

protected disc or locked card, or a disc or card with no remaining space, has been inserted.

*4 “120x” will appear on DZ-GX5060SW.

*5 “1,500x” will appear on DZ-GX5060SW.

*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 disc.

*8 In XTRA mode, possible recording time may be longer than the displayed time.

*9 The displayed number of recordable stills is for reference: This number may not decrease, depending on the

recording conditions (not displayed with a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc).

●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 43) and recording status (see 10 on

page 43) will appear. If the DVD video camera/

recorder has warning information, a warning message will appear.

Note:

The DVD video camera/recorder does not record the date and time as a part of image. However, this information

during recording will be recorded with image as data which can be checked on Disc Navigation screen during

playback (see “INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING” on page 43).

●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.

Operating status/warning message

Battery remaining level

No warning/message (see page 43) 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/recorder.

When the LCD monitor is turned 180º 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

• A write-protected disc is loaded.

• A locked card is loaded.

• An unusable card is loaded.

)

• An attempt to record a still is being made with a DVD-RW/DVD-

R/+RW disc used.

• An unusable disc is loaded.

• During recording (lights in red).

• The remaining capacity on disc is approaching the limit 0 (blinks

in red).

• During recording pause (lights in green).

• During focus lock (lights in purple).

• The remaining capacity on disc or card is approaching the limit 0

(blinks in red).

• There is no remaining capacity on disc or card (blinks in green).

• An attempt to record a copy-guarded image is being made

(blinks in green). (DZ-GX5100SW only)

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 lens, they will not appear on the screen.

• When the LCD monitor is opened and turned 180º with the Programme AE set to Low Light, the monitor screen

will light white (see page 57).

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 2/1/0// buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting

options in Full Menu and designate them.

The cursor to be

chosen will move to

Press the MENU button.

the right.

Press / or ꢇ

P r og r a

e r a Fun c t

h i t e Ba l .

ons Se

P r og r a

e r a Fun c t

h i t e Ba l .

ons Se up

D i g . Zoom

6 0 x

O f

D i g . Zoom

6 0 x

O f

M IC . F t e r

ENTER

RETURN

ENTER

RETURN

Press 0 or ꢀ

Press 1

Press 2

Rec o r d F u n c t

V I DEO Mode

1 6 : 9

o n s Se

I NE

CAMERA

Press the ꢇ button directly to choose an option from menu.

To return to the screen one before, press the ꢀ button.

Pressing the MENU button again will cause the Menu display to

disappear.

The cursor to

be chosen will

move down.

npu

S o u r c e

OSD Ou

ENTER

RETURN

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.

• 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

Not displayed when external input is being

selected.

Date Setup

Da t e Se t up

Se t

Mod e

D /M/ Y

P r og r a

e r a Fun c t

h i t e Ba l .

ons Se up

ENTER

RETURN

D i g . Zoom

6 0 x

O f

M IC . F t e r

ENTER

RETURN

Date setting (p. 32)

Display format (p. 32)

Programme AE (p. 56)

White balance (p. 57)

EIS^*1(p. 59)

LCD/EVF Setup

Digital zoom (p. 50)

Microphone filter^*2(p. 59)

LCD/ EVF Se t up

LCD / EVF Ad

EVF s p a y

Au t

*1: Not displayed when DZ-GX5100SW is in “ ” or “"”

status.

*2: Displayed only in “!” status.

ENTER

RETURN

Record Functions Setup

Adjust (p. 35)

EVF Display (p. 36)

Rec o r d F u n c t

V I DEO Mode

1 6 : 9

o n s Se

I NE

npu

S o u r c e

CAMERA

OSD Ou

Initial Setup

ENTER

RETURN

Se up

Movie quality^*3(p. 60)

Beep

Po er Save

Off

Eng

A u t o

16:9^*4(p. 61)

Re c o r d LED

L a ng u age

Reset

ENTER

Mode

RETURN

Input selection (p. 63)^*5

External still input^*5*6(p. 64)

Self-timer^*7(p. 64)

Beep (p. 33)

On-screen information display output^*8(p. 65)

Power save (p. 33)

Recording LED (p. 34)

Language selection (p. 33)

Demo mode (p. 34)

Reset (p. 34)

*3: Not displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “ ” status.

The quality mode is displayed in “"” status (p. 63).

*4: Not displayed in “ ” or “"” status.

*5: Not displayed on DZ-GX5060SW.

*6: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “ ” status, or “"”,

and input selection is set to external signal.

*7: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “ ” status, or “"”

status.

*8: Displayed only when input selection is set to

camera.

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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 15-power is exceeded on DZ-GX5100SW

or optical 30-power is exceeded on DZ-

GX5060SW).

You can zoom up to 800-power on DZ-

GX5100SW; up to 1,500-power on DZ-

GX5060SW.

Press the MENU button, choose “Dig. Zoom”

on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu

screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

Choose the desired magnification, and then

press the ꢇ button.

Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Moving the zoom lever will display the

digital zoom bar.

W: recording wide area

(wide-angle)

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”, “60×”* , and “800×”* :

Pressing the button during photo recording will switch

T: recording enlarged

image (telephoto)

between “Off” and “60×”* .

• If you set zoom to “800×”* when recording photo, the

digital zoom will be up to “60×”* .

• When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out

of focus.

• When digital zoom is engaged, the image quality will

be rougher.

*1 “120x” on DZ-GX5060SW.

*2 “1,500x” on DZ-GX5060SW.

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: 34 mm for DZ-GX5060SW; 30.5 mm for DZ-GX5100SW

Thread pitch: 0.5 mm

When attaching the optional DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens or DZ-WL1 wide-conversion lens, use the

optional step-up ring: DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX5060SW, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-GX5100SW (see page 130).

Attach the step-up ring over the lens.

Remove the cap of conversion lens, and screw the lens into the thread of step-up ring.

Conversion lens

Step-up ring

(Attach)

• Tele-conversion lens: For stronger telephoto effect

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

Note:

• 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/recorder.

• 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.

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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 1 m from lens surface to infinity

• On W (wide) side: approximately 2 cm from lens surface to infinity

Press the FOCUS button during recording.

Manual Focus icon will appear on the screen.

REM3

MIN

Manual Focus icon

FINE

Press the zoom lever to “T” control side to

zoom in on subject.

Adjust with

0// buttons

Use the 0// buttons to adjust the focus,

while viewing the image in the viewfinder or

on the LCD screen.

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 52):

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

Objects lit by

neon sign,

spotlight, etc.

which glares

or emits

Dark objects

strong light

Object behind

glass with

water

Night view

droplets, dirt

on it

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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 0// buttons

REM3

MIN

Exposure adjustment bar

FINE

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.

Use the 0// buttons to adjust the

exposure, while viewing the image in the

viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

ꢁꢂꢃ

ꢄꢅ

Compensating for Backlight

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

too dark.

Note:

• Pressing the BLC button will alternate between

backlight setting between on and off.

• The backlight setting will automatically return to “off”

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

Press the BLC button during recording.

REM3

MIN

Backlight correction icon

FINE

The backlight correction icon will appear.

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ꢄꢅ

Using Full Auto Function

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

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:

When setting Reference

Function

full auto

page

Focus

Auto

Backlight

compensation

Off

Exposure

Auto

Programme AE

White balance

EIS

MIC.Filter

Off

ꢁꢂꢃ

ꢄꢅ

Setting Up Camera Functions

• See page 48 for how to set.

• No menu screen appears with external input.

Before You Begin

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_{0// buttons to choose “Program AE” on}

Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

Auto : The camera/recorder automatically

judges the subject and surrounding environment

for optimum recording.

the “Camera Functions Setup” screen, and

then press the ꢇ button.

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.

The options will appear on the right of

“Program AE”.

Use the 2/1/0// buttons to choose

the desired option, and then press the ꢇ

button: The selected option will be set.

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 180º during recording:

The LCD monitor light can then be used for

recording.

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 after-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.

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.

Press the MENU button, and choose

“Program AE” from the “Camera Functions

Setup” menu.

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 52).

Choose “Low Light”, and designate it.

Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Open the LCD

monitor, turn it 180º

so that it faces the

same direction as

the lens: The LCD

monitor will light

white.

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

Set

White balance always automatically adjusted

None

You can manually adjust white balance to match the light

source or situation (p. 58)

;

Outdoor

Indoor

To record in fine weather

To record under incandescent light, halogen light or bulb-

colour type fluorescent light

Press the MENU button, choose “White Bal.”

on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu

screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

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.

2_ꢇ button.

Choose the desired option, and then press the

• Do not block the infrared sensor with hand, etc.

Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Infrared sensor block

• If a tele or wide-conversion lens is used, the auto

white 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

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 screen, manually focus

the object, referring to “Manually Focusing

Subject” (see page 52).

Note:

Thick paper

• 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.

• If “Input Source: LINE” has been specified, you

cannot use the “Set” mode of white balance (p. 63).

(DZ-GX5100SW only).

• 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. 50). In such status, the “;” 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.

Press the MENU button, choose “White Bal.”,

“Set”, and then press the ꢇ button.

• The setting will be stored in memory even when the

DVD video camera/recorder is turned off: The “;”

indicator will blink when the DVD video camera/

recorder is turned on next time. Re-set the white

balance as needed.

Hold ꢇ pressed until the “;” indicator

changes from blinking to a steady light. When

the “;” indicator lights, the white balance

setting will be complete.

Press the ꢀ button to end the setting.

USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILISER (EIS)

When you use zoom (see page 50) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the

recorded image.

Press the MENU button, choose “EIS” on the

“Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and

then press the ꢇ button.

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.

• It is recommended that you specify “EIS: Off” when

using the DVD video camera/recorder on a desk or

tripod.

2_ꢇ button.

Choose the “On” or “Off”, and then press the

Press the MENU button to end the setting.

• 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 recording photos on DZ-

GX5100SW.

RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM)

See page 50 for setting on digital zoom.

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.

Press the MENU button, choose “MIC.Filter”

on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu

screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

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. 65).

2_ꢇ button.

Choose the desired option, and then press the

Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Setting Up Record Functions

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SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)

Choose the movie quality from “XTRA”, “FINE”, “STD”.

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

1_{0///ꢇ buttons to choose “VIDEO}

Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

Note:

• The movie quality setting will be stored in memory

even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned

off.

Mode” on the “Record Functions Setup”

menu screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

• When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc, the

“VIDEO Mode” setting will not change even if the disc

is replaced.

• When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc, you

cannot switch the setting on movie quality or wide-

screen mode while recording on the disc: The DVD

video camera/recorder will be automatically set to the

movie quality or wide-screen mode first used with the

disc for recording.

Choose the desired quality mode, and then

press the ꢇ button.

Press the MENU button to end the setting.

• When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW:

You cannot specify the combination of “VIDEO Mode:

STD” and “16:9 On”. 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.

• 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.

(Image when block-like noise occurs)

(Image without block-like noise)

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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 Off” specified

(aspect ratio 4:3)

Press the MENU button, choose “16:9” on the

“Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and

then press the ꢇ button.

Choose “On”, and then press the ꢇ button.

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.

• The 16:9 mode cannot be used with photo recording, external input* .

• When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW:

You cannot specify the combination of “VIDEO Mode: STD” and “16:9 On”. 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.

• Once the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc has been recorded in the wide-screen mode, you will not be able to

switch to recording of external input* using the same disc.

• 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.

• The 16:9 setting is not compatible with ID-1/ID-2* .

• To view images recorded at 16:9 setting, switch the aspect ratio of your TV: See TV instruction manual for this

switching.

• When using a video selector, the TV may not automatically be switched to 16:9 mode.

• When the power switch is set to “ ” or “"”, the aspect ratio of screen in recording pause will be 4:3 regardless of

the setting on 16:9 wide 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. 104) 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. 104) to

4:3 and view the images.

The DZ-GX5060SW cannot receive any externally input signal.

This system records the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3) information in void space between video signals.

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SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY)

You can switch the still recording quality only when using card.

It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images (p. 149 “SIZE AND

QUALITY OF PHOTOS”).

1_{0///ꢇ buttons to choose “Quality” on}

Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

Press the MENU button to end the setting.

the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen,

Note:

• The still quality setting will be stored in memory even

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• The quality of photos recorded on DVD-RAM is

equivalent to “FINE” on card.

and then press the ꢇ button.

Choose the option you want, and then press

the ꢇ button.

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RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE)

If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD video camera/recorder, you must

first switch the setting on the DVD video camera/recorder.

Refer to the explanation starting from page 108 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder

to other devices or record images input from them.

The DZ-GX5060SW cannot receive any externally input signal.

Setting

CAMERA

LINE

Content

Usually select this option.

To input image from another device

On-screen display

No display

L IN

1_{0///ꢇ buttons to choose “Input}

Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Source” on the “Record Functions Setup”

Note:

The “Input Source” setting will return to “CAMERA”

whenever the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

menu screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

Choose “LINE”, and then press the ꢇ

button.

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SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT)

When “Input Source: LINE” is specified, you can record stills of externally input images on either a

DVD-RAM disc or a card. The DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image with little

movement by specifying “Frame”, but “Field” is recommended for recording image with movement.

The DZ-GX5060SW cannot receive any externally input signal.

On-screen display

Recording

Details of setting

format

DVD-RAM

card

Does not suit recording of frequently moving video

subjects, despite high image quality. Frame suits recording

of less moving video.

Frame

Field

ꢃ ꢆ

ꢂ ꢅ

Suitable for recording of frequently moving video subjects.

1_{0///ꢇ buttons to choose “PHOTO}

Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

Note:

• The PHOTO Input setting can be confirmed using the

on-screen information.

Input” on the “Record Functions Setup”

• The PHOTO Input setting will be stored in memory

even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned

off.

• Refer to “Recording (Dubbing) Images”, p. 108 to see

how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to

another device.

menu screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

2S_ꢇelect_bt_uh_te_tod_ne_.sired option and then press the

Press the MENU button to end the setting.

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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).

1_{0///ꢇ buttons to choose “Self Timer”}

Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

Note:

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

reviewing the on-screen information.

on the “Record Functions Setup” menu

• To release the self-timer mode, choose “Off” on the

menu screen or turn DVD video camera/recorder off.

• To suspend self-timer, press the PHOTO button again

before recording starts, or press the ꢀ button.

screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

Select “On”, and then press the ꢇ button.

The self-timer will be set.

Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Press the PHOTO 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.

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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_{0///ꢇ buttons to choose “OSD}

Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

Note:

• The “OSD Output” setting will be stored in memory

even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned

off.

Output” on the “Record Functions Setup”

menu screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

• Even if “Off” is chosen, the on-screen information will

appear during playback. See page 73 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.

Choose “On” or “Off”, and press the ꢇ

button.

• The on-screen display output functions only when the

input selection is set to camera: It cannot be set

during external input.

“On” setting

“Off” setting

REM3

MIN

FINE

TV screen

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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 146.

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 input/output terminal. Unplug the AV/S input/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/recorder.)

• Connecting an external microphone will switch off the built-in microphone.

• The DZ-GX5060SW 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 DVD-RAM disc is

used: Some items will not appear when DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc or card is used, but the

operation is the same.

• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 30).

• When using disc: Set the power switch to “!” or “ ”.

Before You Begin

• When using card: Set the power switch to “"”.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

The Disc Navigation screen (shown on

page 67) will appear.

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.

Disc Navigation screen

Thumbnail

Selected scene number/

Number of all scenes

Al l Pr og r a

001 / 014

Cursor

Current page position

Still image icon

Bar graph

Operation guide

PLAY

Disc type icon

*1 Scene:

Video (movie).......... “One scene” refers to images recorded from one press of REC button until recording is

stopped by pressing the REC button again.

Photo (still) .............. “One scene” refers to a single photo recording by pressing the PHOTO button.

*2 No still icon will appear for card.

*3 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder.

*4 Appears when 13 scenes or more have been recorded.

“

” will appear for card.

Icons to be displayed on thumbnail:

................. Skip (p. 82)

2...................... Fade-in (p. 81)

3...................... Fade-out (p. 81)

& ..................... Lock (p. 85)

Note:

• Pressing the DISPLAY button will display the

recording date/time of the scene on which the cursor

is placed in the space for operating guide. Pressing

DISPLAY again will display the operating guide.

• If no disc or card is inserted, the Disc navigation

screen cannot be displayed even by pressing the

DISC NAVIGATION button.

• Each time Disc Navigation is started with a DVD-RW

(VF-mode)/DVD-R disc inserted, message “Creating

Thumbnail ...” will appear. After the message appears,

the Disc Navigation screen will appear.

• If the following disc or card is inserted, the Disc

Navigation screen will appear or some message will

be displayed:

- Write-protected disc

- Finalised DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc

- DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi

DVD video camera/recorder model other than DZ-

GX5100SW/GX5060SW

- 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.

PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the ꢇ button.

Use the 2/1/0// buttons to select

Playback will start from the selected scene.

the desired scene.

Note:

Pressing the 0 or / button will move the cursor

to the preceding or following scene.

Pressing the 2 or 1 button will move to

preceding or following page.

The selected scene will be framed: This is

called a “cursor”.

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.

VOLUME

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

Note:

• Press the ꢇ button to temporarily stop playback.

Pressing ꢇ again will start from that point.

• If you press the ꢇ button after playback of the last

scene on disc finishes, playback will start again from

the beginning of disc.

Playback pause

• 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.

When the playback pause status continues for as

long as 5 minutes, the Disc Navigation screen

will automatically be restored.

●Playing back photos

A photo on DVD-RAM disc will be displayed

for approx. 3 seconds. When playing back

photos on card, playback will stop after each

photo playback.

• Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 40,

41).

Before You Begin

• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 30).

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PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE

Playing Back

Press the ꢀ button.

Playback will stop, and recording pause

status will be restored.

Note:

• To temporarily stop playback, press the ꢇ button.

Press the ꢇ 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 disc or card (the previous

images will not be overwritten).

• Image data edited on PC, etc., 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.

Press the ꢇ 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.

• 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 a disc recorded is used at high temperatures,

normal playback may be impossible: Turn the DVD

video camera/recorder off once, wait until the ambient

temperature becomes lower, and then operate it

again.

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.

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DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE

Press the MENU button during playback.

Choose “YES”, and then press ꢇ.

The last recorded scene will be deleted, and

the recording pause status will be restored.

Choose “Edit”, “Delete Scene”, and then

press ꢇ.

The screen for verifying deletion will appear.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button during playback using

the Disc Navigation menu, “Delete Scene” will not

appear.

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CAPTURING PHOTO

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

Press the MENU button at a scene you wish

to capture during playback.

Note:

• You can also press PHOTO button for the scene you

wish to capture in step 1: The screen for verifying

capture will appear. Choose “YES”, and then press

ꢇ. The scene will be recorded on a card.

• A captured photo is played back on the DVD video

camera/recorder as follows:

Choose “Edit”, “PHOTO Capture”, and then

press ꢇ.

The screen for verifying capture will appear.

When captured from a video recorded with 16:9 (wide

mode) On specified:

Number of pixels (JPEG

Choose “YES”, and then press ꢇ.

The captured scene will be recorded on a

card.

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 0 or / button and

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.

hold it: Search playback will start.

Hold down / :

Scenes will be visually scanned forward.

Hold down 0 :

Scenes will be visually scanned backward.

Release the 0 or / button when you find the

desired image:

Normal playback will start from that point.

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FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback pause, press the 0 or /

button: Frame advance, frame back or slow

playback will start.

After frame advance, frame back or slow

playback, the DVD video camera/recorder will

enter the playback pause status.

Note:

Press / once:

• In slow playback, a rapidly moving subject image may

be distorted.

Picture will advance one frame.

Press 0 once:

• 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

• No sound will be heard during search playback or

slow playback.

Picture will go back one frame.

Hold down / :

Forward slow playback.

Hold down 0 :

Reverse slow playback.

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SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback, press the 2 or 1 button to

Portion being played back

locate the start of desired scene.

Press 1 once:

Press 2

twice

Press 2 Press 1 Press 1

To skip to the first image of the scene

following the one being played back, and start

playback.

once once

twice

Scene 1

Scene 2

Scene 3

Press 2 once:

To return to the first image of the scene being

played back, and start playback.

Hold down 1 :

Portion being played back

Press 2

Press 1

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.

once

twice

Scene 1

Scene 2

Scene 3

Pressing the 2 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.

Hold down 2 :

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.

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 1 button in the last scene on 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: Turn the DVD video camera/recorder

off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.

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PLAYING BACK STILLS

Press the 2 or 1 button during playback to

[When using disc]

quickly play back stills in sequence.

Releasing the 2 or 1 button will start

continuous playback.

Press 1 once:

To display stills one by one forward.

Press 2 once:

[When using card]

When the 2 or 1 button is released, the

photo at that point will be displayed, and then

the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the

playback pause status.

To display stills one by one backward.

Use the slide show function for continuous

display (p. 104).

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JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)

Press the MENU button

during playback.

Top:

To go to the start, and enter playback pause.

End:

To go to the end of last scene, and enter

playback pause.

Go To

To p

En d

Spec

Choose the option

(point you want to go

ENTER

RETURN

to), and then press the ꢇ button.

Specify:

To go to a specified point and enter playback

pause. See the following for details.

●Specifying the point to view

Choose “Specify” in step 2 above, and then

press the ꢇ button.

Press the ꢇ button to enter the selection.

The DVD video camera/recorder will go to

the specified point and enter the playback

pause status.

The screen for specifying the point to go to

will appear.

Pressing ꢇ again will start playback.

Position of currently

played back image

Total recording time of

all selected scenes

To cancel the “Go To” procedure midway, press

the ꢀ button before going to the specified point.

TOP

CURRENT

0: 03 : 26

END

0: 24 : 24

0: 00: 00

Cursor

Note:

GO TO 0: 03 : 26

TOP END ENTER

CANCEL

• If multiple scenes are selected using the Disc

Navigation function or SELECT button, choosing

“Top” will jump to the beginning of selected scenes

(p. 98).

Cursor position

• 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.

Use the 2/1/0// buttons to select

the desired time of chosen point.

Press 2

To select the start.

To select the end.

Press 1

Press 0 or /

• Press once:

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)

TOP

0: 00: 00

CURRENT

0: 03 : 26

END

0: 24 : 24

GO TO 0: 00 : 00

TOP END ENTER

CANCEL

(When the start of scene is selected)

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INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK

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

9:27

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No display

Playback information

display

Recording date/time

! (VIDEO) or (PHOTO) with disc;

●Switching the information display

mode

Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the

display mode of on-screen information.

Only ꢄ(PHOTO) with card.

Programme or

Play List.

Number of programme or play list being

played back (not displayed when all

programmes are being played back).

Refer to “Disc/Card type” on page 45.

Will appear when each function is specified

“On”.

When using disc:

Recording mode

Scene No.

Repeat play

ꢈ

: Standard playback

: Playback pause

: Forward search playback

: Reverse search playback

006

0 : 00 : 16

Playback

operation

1 : Forward skip playback

2 : Reverse skip playback

: Forward frame advance

: Reverse frame back

: Forward slow playback

: Reverse slow playback

Counter

Disc type

Programme No. or Play List No.

Refer to “Playing Back” beginning on page 68

for how to operate.

Programme or Play List

The “6” mark will appear on the first image

When using card:

on disc.

The “5” mark will appear on the last image

on disc.

Scene No.

File name

Slide Show

• 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.

However, when the mode of playback

operation is switched, the symbol will appear

for approx. 3 seconds.

100—0003

003

Recording mode

Playback operation

Lock

Note:

See page 88 and after for “Programme”, page 91 and

after for “Play List”.

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select

multiple scenes.

Use the 2/1/0// buttons to select

the desired scene.

Press the SELECT button once:

The selected scene will be framed in red and

yellow.

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Use the 2/1/0/

Note:

• You can know the status of scenes from the colours of

cursor and bargraph:

2_{/ buttons to point the}

Pr ogr a

005 / 014

Cursor Bar graph

Status of scenes

cursor at the first scene

in the range of scenes

you want to select.

Yellow Light blue Current cursor position

PLAY

Range of scenes being

Blue

Red

Light blue

selected

Yellow Scenes already selected

Yellow frame

Hold down the

Pr ogr a

005 / 014

• Pressing the ꢇ button after selecting scenes will

play back only the selected scenes from the

beginning of each.

SELECT button for at

least one second:

ENTER

CANCEL

• To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to be

cancelled, and then press the SELECT button.

To cancel all selected scenes, press the ꢀ button.

• You can also select scenes in reverse from the last

scene in the range.

The selected scene will

be doubly framed in

yellow and blue.

Double frames in

yellow and blue

• To release multiple selection, press the ꢀ or SELECT

button before pressing the ꢇ button in step 4.

• Up to 999 scenes can be selected for both disc and

card.

4_{/ buttons to select the}

Use the 2/1/0/

Pr ogr a

010/ 014

last scene in the range

you want, and then

press the ꢇ button:

PLAY

DESELECT ALL

Red frame

The thumbnails of

scenes in the specified

range will be framed in

red, and then selected.

When scenes up to

this point are selected

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION

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

Functions Available with Disc Navigation

Available

function

Reference

page

Contents

Editing of scenes

You can delete unnecessary scenes,

combine scenes, or divide one scene.

78 – 80

81 – 83

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Setting special

effects to scenes

You can attach fade and skip to a scene,

and change existing thumbnails.

Copy from disc to

card

You can copy photos recorded on DVD-

RAM disc to card.

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.

●

Scene information

display

You can display information on one scene

or multiple scenes, such as image quality,

recording time, etc.

●

Changing title

You can change the title of play list or

programme.

89, 97

●

Creation of play list

You can create an original movie by

changing the combination of scenes.

Disc or Card

initialisation

You can initialise a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/

+RW disc or card so that it can be used

on this DVD video camera/recorder.

●

Remaining display

(Capacity)

The remaining recordable movie time or

number of recordable stills is displayed.

●

Disc protection

You can protect the DVD-RAM/DVD-RW

(VR-mode) disc to prevent deletion or

editing by mistake.

Disc finalisation

You can use this DVD video camera/

recorder to finalise any DVD-RW/DVD-R/

+RW disc recorded on it so that the disc

can be viewed on DVD recorder/player,

etc.

101

102

●

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.

●

Repeat play

You can repeatedly play back

programmes and scenes.

103

104

●

Slide show

You can play back stills continuously.

●

Only deletion is possible.

Additional recording can be made on a finalised DVD-RW (VR-mode).

Note:

Note

Setting special effects to scenes (fade, skip, thumbnail) are unique to this DVD video camera/recorder. When a disc

with any effects set on this DVD video camera/recorder is directly played back on a DVD recorder/player or read into

PC, the set effect results will not be reflected in the playback or reading. To reflect the set effect results, connect

both devices using the AV/S output cable and then perform recording (Dubbing, p. 108).

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 disc and card will appear.

Shaded items will also appear in Quick Menu display mode (see page 48).

Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.

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

Scene

Edit

Effect

Copy* (p. 84)

Select (p. 86)

(p. 78)

(p. 81)

Divide

Delete

Combine

Move*

(p. 79)

(p. 78)

(p. 80)

* Will appear when a

play list is displayed.

Detail

DVD-RAM only

(p. 87)

Fade

Skip

Thumbnail

(p. 81)

(p. 82)

(p. 83)

Start → Current

Current → End

All

(p. 86)

Play list

Select (p. 92)

Play (p. 92)

Create (p. 91)

Go To

Top

End

(p. 98)

Edit

Title

(p. 93 – 96)

(p. 97)

Disc

Finalize Disc*

Format Disc

(p. 101)

(p. 98)

(p. 99)

(p. 100)

Delete (p. 97)

Protect Disc

Capacity

Update Control Info.

Program

Others

Select (p. 88)

Play

Title

(p. 89)

DVD-RW (VR-mode) only

Category*

(p. 103)

(p. 104)

All

VIDEO

PHOTO

(p. 103)

Repeat Play

TV type

DVD-RAM only

Off

(p. 103)

16:9

4:3

(p. 104)

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

Scene

Select (p. 86)

Detail (p. 87)

Start → Current (p. 86)

Current → End (p. 86)

All

(p. 86)

Program

Select (p. 88)

Disc

Finalize Disc

Unfinalize Disc* (p. 102)

Format Disc*

Capacity

(p. 101)

Play

(p. 89)

(p. 98)

(p. 99)

Go To

Top

End

(p. 98)

DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW only

Others

Repeat Play

TV type

(p. 103)

(p. 104)

Off

(p. 103)

16:9 (p. 104)

4:3 (p. 104)

●When using card

Scene

Delete (p. 78)

Lock (p. 85)

Select (p. 86)

Start → Current (p. 86)

Detail

(p. 87)

Current → End (p. 86)

All

(p. 86)

Go To

Card

Top

End

(p. 98)

Slide Show

Start

(p. 104)

Format Card

Capacity

(p. 98)

(p. 99)

Scene

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DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE)

You may want to delete unwanted scenes.

Scenes on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will not

appear with DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc.

When using +RW, no scene can be deleted from the Disc Navigation menu (see page 69).

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Select the scene to be deleted.

Press the MENU button.

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) disc, divide the scene first, and

then delete the unnecessary part (see page 79).

• If you delete all data on disc or card, initialising the

disc or card will be recommended (see page 98).

• If the time of deleted scenes (stills) is quite short, the

remaining free space of disc may not increase in the

disc or card remaining indicator.

Choose “Scene”, “Edit”, “Delete”, and then

press the ꢇ button.

When using card, choose “Scene”, “Delete”,

and then press the ꢇ button.

The “Delete Scene” screen will appear: If you

are sure you want to delete the selected scene,

press the ꢇ button.

• The locked scenes on card cannot be deleted (see

page 85).

If you want to change the scene to be deleted,

you can change it on this screen.

The screen for verifying deletion will appear:

Choose “YES”, and then press the ꢇ

button.

Choose “NO” to cancel deletion.

After Yes or No setting, the “Delete Scene”

screen will be restored.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to delete other scenes.

Press the ꢀ button to quit.

●Editing using submenu

Press the MENU button before pressing the ꢇ button in step 5 (see page 78): The submenu will

appear.

Edit

Delete .......................To delete selected scenes

Exit............................To restore the Disc Navigation screen

Start → Current.......To select scenes from the start to the one that the cursor is on

at the moment

Select

Current → End........To select scenes from the scene the cursor is on to the end

All .............................To select all scenes

Top............................To move the cursor to the first scene

End............................To move the cursor to the last scene

Go To

Pressing the ꢀ button will restore the screen in step 5.

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.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Select the scene to be divided.

Press the MENU button.

Choose “NO” to cancel division.

After division, the “Divide Scene” screen will

be restored.

Repeat steps 5 – 7 to divide another scene.

Press the ꢀ button to quit.

Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”, “Divide” and then

press the ꢇ button.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

ꢇ button in step 5, the submenu will appear.

• Search and frame advance are useful when

designating division points.

The “Divide Scene” screen will appear: If you

are sure you want to divide the selected

scene, press the ꢇ button: The selected

scene will be played back.

• Combining scenes that were divided will restore the

original scene (see page 80).

• 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 still, a message will appear,

but no division will be made.

• If the division point is at the start or end of a scene, a

message will appear, but no division will be made.

• A movie scene whose recording time is 0.5 seconds

or less cannot be divided.

If you want to change the scene to be divided,

you can change it on this screen.

When you reach the

Se l ect D i v i s i o n Po i n t

002

0 : 00 : 18

point where you want

to divide the scene,

press the SELECT

button.

SEL

ENTER

CANCEL

The status bar of

The screen for verifying

division will appear:

Choose “YES”, and then

press the ꢇ button.

scene being played

back can be switched

off or on by pressing

the DISPLAY button

• If free space available on disc is insufficient, division

will not be possible: Delete unnecessary scenes.

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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. Combining scenes is possible only when “Category:

All” is specified (p. 103). Stills cannot be combined.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

The screen for verifying combination will

appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the

ꢇ button.

Press the MENU button, choose “Scene”,

“Edit”, “Combine”, and then press ꢇ.

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 “Combine Scenes” screen will appear:

Point the cursor at the first scene to be

combined, and then press the ꢇ button.

The cursor will change to double frames of

blue and yellow.

The thumbnail of the first scene will appear in

the combined scene.

Repeat steps 3 and 6 to combine other scenes.

Use the 2/1/0// buttons to

determine the range of scenes to be

combined, point the cursor at the last scene,

and then press the ꢇ button.

The cursor will change to a red frame. The

last scene will be double frames of red and

yellow.

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 do not wish to change the scenes to be

combined, press the ꢇ 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.

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

ꢇ button in step 3, the submenu will appear (see

page 79).

• With fade effect, the “IN” effect of the first video in the

selected range and the “OUT” effect on the last video

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.

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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. 96). Create a play

list first, and then arrange the scenes [“CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)”, p. 91].

ꢁꢂ

DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT – FADE)

You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene.

There are three types of special effects:

Fade Out

Fade In

White:

Wipe:

B/W:

Fades in from white screen

Fades in from black screen

to vertical direction of screen

Fades out from vertical

direction of screen to black

screen

Fades in from Black and

Fades out to white screen

White screen to colour

screen

Fades out from colour screen

to Black and White screen

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Select the scene for adding special effects.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ꢀ button to quit.

The “2” and/or “3” icon(s) will appear in

the scenes for which fade in and/or fade out

have been set.

Choose, “Scene”, “Effect”, “Fade” and then

press the ꢇ button.

“In” effect

The “Fade” screen will appear: If you are sure

you want to add the fade effect to the scene,

press the ꢇ button.

PLAY

“Out” effect

Note:

If you want to change the scene to which fade

is added, you can change it on this screen.

If a disc on which fade 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 fade will not be reflected (see Note on page 75).

Select the special effects for “IN” and/or

“OUT”, choose “Enter”, and then press the

ꢇ button.

You can use 2/1 to move the cursor to

“IN”, “OUT”, “Enter” or “Cancel”.

Use 0// to choose the effect to be added,

and then press ꢇ to set the effect.

To cancel setting, choose “Cancel”.

If you choose “Enter” and press ꢇ, the

“Fade” screen will be restored after a message

appears.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add fade to other

scenes.

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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.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Select the scene to be skipped.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ꢀ button to quit.

A skip icon “

” will appear in the

thumbnail of any scene for which skipping

has been set.

Choose “Scene”, “Effect”, “Skip”, and then

press the ꢇ button.

Al l Pr o

Skip icon

The “Set Skip” screen will appear: If you are

sure you want to skip the selected scene,

press the ꢇ button.

●Releasing Skip

Perform the same procedure as setting skip: The

skip icon will disappear and skipping of the

scene will be released.

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.

Note:

• Multiple scenes can be selected for skipping (p. 74).

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

ꢇ button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear

(p. 79).

• 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 75).

ꢁꢂ

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.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

ꢇ button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear

(p. 79).

Select the thumbnail of the scene to be

changed.

• 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 75).

Press the MENU button.

Choose “Scene”, “Effect”, “Thumbnail”, and

then press the ꢇ button.

The “Change Thumbnail” screen will appear:

If you are sure you want to change the

thumbnail of the selected scene, press the

ꢇ 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.

When the image you want to use as the

thumbnail of the scene appears, press the

SELECT button.

The screen for verifying switching of

thumbnail will appear: Choose “YES”, and

then press the ꢇ 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.

Press the ꢀ button to quit.

ꢁꢅ

COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY)

Set the power switch to “!” or “ “.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Select the still to be copied.

Note:

• No movie can be copied.

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

ꢇ button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear

(p. 79).

• See “Category” (p. 103) to check the stills recorded

on DVD-RAM disc.

• You can also select multiple scenes (p. 74).

• Even if all scenes, including movies, are selected to

be copied, only stills will be copied.

• Data on card cannot be copied to disc.

• The quality of still copied from disc to card will be the

same as when you recorded still on disc.

• Stills recorded on a device other than this DVD video

camera/recorder may not be copied normally.

Press the MENU button.

Choose “Copy” on the “Scene” menu screen,

and then press the ꢇ button.

The “Copy to card” screen will appear: If you

are sure you want to copy the selected still,

press the ꢇ button.

If you want to change the still to be copied,

you can change it on this screen.

The screen for verifying copy will appear:

Choose “YES”, and then press the ꢇ

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.

Press the ꢀ button to quit.

ꢅ

LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK)

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

Set the power switch to “"”.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Select the scene to be locked.

Press the MENU button.

●To unlock the scene

Select the locked scene, and then use the same

procedure as above to unlock the scene: The lock

icon will disappear and locking will be released.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

ꢇ button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear

(p. 79).

Choose “Lock” on the “Scene” menu screen,

and then press the ꢇ button.

• You can also select multiple scenes (p. 74).

• When initialising the card, the locked scenes will also

be deleted.

The “Lock Set” screen will appear: If you are

sure you want to lock the selected scene,

press the ꢇ button.

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Lock icon

If you want to change the scene to be locked,

you can change it on this screen.

After setting, the “Lock Set” screen will be

restored.

Repeat step 6 to lock another scene.

Press the ꢀ button to quit.

The lock icon “&” will appear on any scene

for which lock has been set.

ꢁꢂꢃ

ꢄꢅ

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.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Choose “Select” on the “Scene” menu screen.

Point the cursor at the first or last scene to be

selected: When selecting all scenes, simply

proceed with step 3.

Choose “Start →

Sc ene

E f

Copy

Se e c t

De t l

–

r en t

Current”, “Current →

End” or “All” and then

press the ꢇ button.

en t

End

ENTER

RETURN

Press the MENU button.

●Deselecting selected scenes

Deselecting scenes one by one:

Deselecting all the selected scenes at once:

While you are displaying the “All Programs”

screen on which scenes have been selected, press

the ꢀ button.

While you are displaying the “All Programs”

screen on which scenes have been selected,

choose the scene to be deselected and then press

the SELECT button.

Note:

Up to 999 scenes can be selected.

ꢁꢂꢃ

ꢄꢅ

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.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Note:

• If multiple scenes have been selected, the total

recording time of the selected scenes (total number in

case of stills) will appear.

Select the scene whose information you wish

to know.

(When using disc)

Press the MENU button.

De t a i

V I DEO

( XTRA) :

( F NE) :

( STD )

( -

PHOTO

n43sec

0sec

n43sec

(

2s c e n e s )

0s c e n e s )

2s c e n e s )

0s c e n e s )

4_ꢇ button.

Choose “Scene”, “Detail”, and then press the

0sec

)

RETURN

The detailed information on the scene will

appear.

*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

camera/recorder, only if the disc has a scene

whose mode is unknown.

(When using disc)

Sc e n e N o. 0 0 7

IDEO (F

NE )

1m i n13 s e c

00 00

Da t

S k

2 / 2007

*2 This will not appear with DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW

disc, since no still image can be recorded on it.

*3 Not displayed with a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/

+RW (finalised) that was recorded on another

device.

Fa d e IN : None OUT :None

PREV NEXT RETURN

(When using card)

Sc e n e N o.

1 00–0007 ( 640

10 2 / 2007

)

Da t

L o c k

(When using card)

RETURN

De t a i

Scene No.

15 2007 12 : 5 0:00

*1 Not displayed with DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/

+RW disc.

*2 Not displayed with DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/

+RW (finalised) recorded on another device.

*3 May not appear if the loaded card does not

comply with DCF.

Scene No.

10 / 2007

: 0 0:00

S c e n e s :

RETURN

*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.

• Pressing the / button will display information on

the following scene; pressing the 0 button will

display information on the preceding scene.

Press the ꢀ button to quit.

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

9:00

Movie

11:45 Still

13:30

Movie

17:20

20:00

Movie

10:20

Still

Programme No. 1

Recorded on February 10

ꢁꢂꢃ

ꢄ

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.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

Note:

• Pressing the ꢀ button on the “Select Program” screen

will restore the Disc Navigation screen.

• If a disc recorded on another device is loaded in this

DVD video camera/recorder, the programme may not

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.

Use the 2/1/0///ꢇ buttons to

choose “Select” on the “Program” menu

screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

Select the programme

S e l e c t P r og r a

to be displayed, and

then press the ꢇ

button.

Pr og r

0 1 1 0 /

0 2 1 5 /

0 3 1 0 /

ENTER

2007

RETURN

The Disc Navigation

screen of the selected

programme will

appear.

03 10 / 2 / 2007

001 / 008

PLAY

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ꢄ

PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME (PLAY)

You can play back only the selected programme.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

Select the programme to be played back, and

then press the ꢇ button.

Playback will start from the first scene of the

selected programme.

Use the 2/1/0///ꢇ buttons to

choose “Play” on the “Program” menu

screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

Note:

If “Repeat Play: On” is specified, the selected

programme will be repeatedly played back (PLAYING

BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY),

p. 103).

ꢁꢂ

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.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

After entering the title,

choose “Enter” and

then press the ꢇ

button.

T I T L E

SPACE

En t e r

Cancel

SELECT

SEL

ENTER

DELETE

Choose “Title” on the “Program” menu

screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

The screen for verifying

the change in title will

appear: Choose “YES”,

and then press the ꢇ

button.

T I T L E

Select the programme

P r og r a

n g ?

whose title you want to

change, and then press

the ꢇ button.

0 1 1 0 /

0 2 1 5 /

0 3 1 0 /

2007

YES

ENTER

RETURN

The screen for setting a title will appear.

Choose “NO” to cancel changing of the title.

After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation

screen of the selected programme will appear.

Use 2/1/0//

Title input bar

to select a letter, and

then press the ꢇ

T I T L E

1 0 /

/ 2007

SPACE

button: The selected

letter will be entered.

En t e r

Cancel

SELECT

SEL

INPUT

DELETE

Repeat this procedure

to create a title.

Input mode

Up to 20 characters can

be input.

Palette for selecting

characters

Note:

●Characters available for entering

title

You can use the SELECT button to select

characters from the “capital letter”, “small

letter” and “symbol” input modes.

With step 5, select the input mode and then

press the ꢇ button, or press the DISPLAY

button.

• 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 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

2/1/0// 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”.

T I T L E

1 0 /

/ 2007

T I T L E

1 0 /

/ 2007

SPACE

En t e r

DELETE

Cancel

SELECT

En t e r

DELETE

Cancel

SELECT

SEL

CHANGE

• 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.

Input mode

T I T L E

1 0 /

/ 2007

SPACE

En t e r

DELETE

Cancel

SELECT

SEL

CHANGE

ꢁꢂ

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 disc capacity by

making a play list. On the other hand, deleting scenes on play list will not increase the remaining

disc capacity for recording.

Example:

Programme 1

Programme 2

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.

ꢁꢂ

CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Note:

• You can also select multiple scenes (p. 74).

• 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.

Select the scenes to be programmed in a play

list.

Editing scenes on play list will not affect the scenes in

programmes.

Press the MENU button.

• 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 93–95).

• 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. 97).

• If you press the MENU button before pressing ꢇ in

step 5, the submenu will appear (p. 79).

• If free space available on disc is insufficient, creation

of new play list may not be possible: Delete

unnecessary scenes.

Use the 2/1/0///ꢇ buttons to

choose “Create” on the “PlayList” menu

screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

The scene select screen will appear: If the

selected scenes on the play list are the ones

you want, press the ꢇ button.

If you want to change any of scenes you are

registering, you can also use this screen (see

pages 74 and 86).

When creation of a play list is complete, the

created play list will appear on the Disc

Navigation screen.

ꢁꢂ

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.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

Use the “Select Playlist” screen to select the

play list you wish to display, and then press

the ꢇ button.

Use the 2/1/0///ꢇ buttons to

choose “Select” on the “PlayList” menu

screen, and then press the ꢇ 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

Programmes” on the “Select PlayList” screen.

●Editing on play list

Deleting scene,

Changing thumbnail,

Setting skip,

p. 78

p. 83

p. 82

p. 81

p. 80

p. 79

p. 84

p. 89, 97

p. 96

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:

Adding fade,

Combining scenes,

Dividing a scene,

Copying to card,

Changing title,

Arranging order of scenes

(only on play list)

ꢁꢂ

PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

Note:

If “Repeat Play: On” is specified, the play list will be

repeatedly played back (p. 103).

Use the 2/1/0///ꢇ buttons to

choose “Play” on the “PlayList” menu screen,

and then press the ꢇ button.

Use the “Start Playlist” screen to select the

play list to be played back, and then press the

ꢇ button.

The selected play list will be played back

from the first scene. To cancel playback

midway, press the ꢀ button: The Disc

navigation screen of the play list being played

back will appear.

ꢁꢂ

ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

Press the 1 button to move the cursor to the

lower row, and press the 0 or / button to

select the point where the scene is to be

inserted.

3_{//ꢇ buttons to}

Use the 2/1/0/

P l a y L

Sw c h

a y

l a yL

P r o g r ams

C r e a t e

0 0 4 / 0 1 4

choose “Edit” on the

“PlayList” menu screen,

and then press the ꢇ

button.

Scene to be added

Insertion position

D e l

ENTER

t e

RETURN

a yL

o .

0 0 8 / 0 0 8

ADD

EX I T

*1 *2

Use the play list select

screen to select the play

list to which you wish

to add scenes, and then

press the ꢇ button.

l a y L

*1: Number of scene before insertion position cursor.

*2: Number of all scenes on play list.

1 0 /

1 5 /

1 0 /

1 1 /

2007

12 : 30

2007

: 00

: 30

15: 15

ENTER

RETURN

Press the 2 button to move the cursor to the

upper row, and press the 0 or / button to

point the cursor to the scene to be added.

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.

l a yL

Press the ꢇ button to copy the scene.

P r o g r ams

0 0 4 / 0 1 4

a yL

o .

0 0 7 / 0 0 7

After adding scenes is completed, the edited

play list will appear.

Repeat steps 5 – 7 to add other scenes.

ADD

EX I T

Press the ꢀ button: The screen for verifying

exit will appear.

Note:

If the DISPLAY button is

pressed when the

l a yL

P r o g r ams

0 0 4 / 0 1 4

0 0 8 / 0 0 8

Note:

• The “ ” mark shows the position where the scene is

to be added.

thumbnails are displayed,

the recording date/time of

the selected scene will

appear across the bottom

of screen. Press DISPLAY

button again to restore the

previous screen.

a yL

o . 0 1

1 0

/ 2007

3 0: 0 0

• You can also select multiple scenes (p. 74).

• Pressing ꢀ 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. Choosing

“NO” will restore the “Edit PlayList” screen.

• 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. 79).

Recording date/time

ꢁꢂ

DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the ꢇ button.

Display the editing screen of the play list to

be edited.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes.

Press the ꢀ button: The screen for verifying

Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 93.

exit will appear.

Move the cursor to the play list in lower row,

and place the cursor on the scene to be

deleted.

Note:

• You can also select multiple scenes (p. 74).

• 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.

ꢁꢂ

ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)

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

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Choose “Add”, and

then press the ꢇ

button.

P r o g r a ms

0 0 4 / 0 1 4

0 0 7 / 0 0 7

Add

Display the editing screen of the play list to

be edited.

a yL

No . 0

ENTER

RETURN

Repeat steps 3 – 6 to

add other scenes.

Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 93.

From the play list in lower row, select the

position where you wish to insert a scene.

Press the ꢀ button: The

screen for verifying exit

will appear.

l a yL

P r o g r ams

0 0 4 / 0 1 4

0 0 8 / 0 0 8

a yL

No . 03

Select the scenes to be added from the upper

row.

ADD

EX I T

Note:

l a yL

P r o g r ams

0 0 4 / 0 1 4

0 0 7 / 0 0 7

• The selected scenes will be added in the insertion

position.

Scene to be added

Insertion position

a yL

No . 03

• You can also select multiple scenes (p. 74).

ADD

EX I T

Press the MENU button.

ꢁꢂ

DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)

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

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Choose “Delete” on the “Edit” menu screen,

and then press the ꢇ button.

Display the editing screen of the play list to

be edited.

Repeat steps 3 – 5 other scenes can be deleted.

Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 93.

Press the ꢀ button: The screen for verifying

exit will appear.

Move the cursor to the play list in lower row.

Note:

• If all scenes on play list are deleted, the play list itself

will also be deleted.

Select the scene to be deleted, and then press

the MENU button.

• You can also select multiple scenes (p. 74).

ꢁꢂ

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 using menu on page 86.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Use 2/1/0///ꢇ to choose “Start

→ Current”, “Current → End”, “All” on the

“Select” menu screen, and then press the ꢇ

button.

Display the editing screen of the play list to

be edited.

Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 93.

Note:

See page 86 for the status of scenes to be selected.

Specify the first or last scene of those you

wish to select, and then press the MENU

button.

Press the ꢀ button: The screen for verifying

exit will appear.

To select all scenes, simply press the MENU

button.

ꢁꢂ

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE)

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

Move the “ ” mark to

the position where you

wish to move the scene,

and then press the ꢇ

button.

e c t

n s e r t P o

0 06 / 0 1 9

ENTER

RETURN

Use the 2/1/0///ꢇ buttons to

choose “Select” on the “PlayList” menu

screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

Select the play list to be edited, and then press

the ꢇ button.

The screen for verifying move will appear:

Choose “YES”, and then press the ꢇ

button.

Select the scene to be moved.

Choose “NO” to cancel move.

After Yes or No setting, the scene select screen

will be restored.

You can also select multiple scenes (see pages

74 and 86).

Repeat steps 7 – 9 to move another scene.

Press the MENU button.

10Press the ꢀ button to quit.

Choose “Scene”, “Edit”, “Move”, and then

press the ꢇ button.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

ꢇ button in step 7, the submenu screen will appear

(p. 79).

The “Move Scene” screen will appear: If you

are sure you want to move the scene, press

the ꢇ button.

• Only scenes on play list can be moved.

• When using DVD-RAM, scenes can be moved only

when “Category: All” is specified (p. 103).

If you want to change the scene selected in

step 4, you can do it on this screen.

ꢁꢂ

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.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

The screen for verifying exit will appear:

Choose “YES” and then press the ꢇ

button.

Use the 2/1/0///ꢇ buttons to

choose “Title” on the “PlayList” menu screen,

and then press the ꢇ button.

Press the ꢀ button to quit.

After changing the title, the Disc Navigation

screen on the play list whose title has been

changed will appear.

Use the “Playlist Title” screen to select the

play list whose title you wish to change, and

then press the ꢇ button.

Note:

The registered title can be changed at any time using

the same procedure.

See “CHANGING

l a y L

T i

TITLE OF

PROGRAMME

(TITLE)” on page 89 for

how to enter a title.

1 0 /

1 5 /

1 0 /

1 1 /

2007

12 : 30

: 00

: 30

: 15

ENTER

RETURN

ꢁꢂ

DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

Note:

• Even if you delete a play list, the original scenes

stored on disc 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.

Use the 2/1/0///ꢇ buttons to

choose “Delete” on the “PlayList” menu

screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

Use the “Delete Playlist” screen to select the

play list you wish to delete, and then press

the ꢇ button.

The screen for verifying deletion will appear:

Choose “YES”, and then press the ꢇ

button.

Choose “NO” to cancel deletion.

After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation

screen of all programmes will be restored.

ꢁꢂꢃ

ꢄꢅ

Go To

From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene, and playback will

start from that point.

TOP (END)

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

Use the 2/1/0///ꢇ buttons to

choose “Top” or “End” on the “Go To” menu

screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

Press ꢇ to start playback.

Disc or Card Management

ꢁꢂꢃꢄꢅ

INITIALISING DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD)

Initialising a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW disc 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.

• 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.

Before You Begin

• If you use a brand-new DVD-RW/+RW disc, message “Disc is not

formatted” will appear: Initialise the disc, following the subsequent

messages (p. 38).

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU 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.

Use the 2/1/0///ꢇ buttons to

choose “Format Disc” or “Format Card” on

the “Disc” or “Card” menu screen, and then

press the ꢇ button.

• Initialisation will delete all the recorded contents on

disc or card: Be careful not to delete data by mistake.

• It may not be possible to initialise a disc with many

scratches or dirt: Such a disc cannot be used (p. 8).

• 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.

The screen for verifying “Format Disc” or

“Format Card” will appear.

• 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

camera/recorder.

• If you choose the VR mode when initialising a

finalised DVD-RW (VR-mode), the finalisation will not

be released. (The DVD-RW will be a finalised disc

without any recorded data, and recording will be

possible on it.)

Choose “YES”, and then press the ꢇ

button.

When using DVD-RW, a screen for prompting

you to choose the VF or VR mode will appear.

Choose “NO” to cancel initialisation.

Choosing the VF mode will release the finalisation of

the disc.

ꢁꢂ

PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC)

You can protect a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc 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.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

Note:

• To release disc protection, perform the same

procedure as above: 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 that

protected the disc to release the protection.

Use the 2/1/0///ꢇ buttons to

choose “Protect Disc” on the “Disc” menu

screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

The screen for verifying protection will

appear:

Choose “YES”, and then press the ꢇ

button.

Choose “NO” to cancel protection.

After “YES” or “NO” setting, the Disc

Navigation screen will be restored.

ꢁꢂꢃ

ꢄꢅ

VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY)

You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc or on card.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ꢀ button to quit.

The Disc Navigation screen will be restored.

Use the 2/1/0///ꢇ buttons to

choose “Capacity” on the “Disc” or “Card”

menu screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

Note:

With a write-protected disc or locked card, the

remaining space will always be displayed as “0”.

(When using disc)

(When using card)

Cap a c

A p p r o x .

V I DEO( XTRA) : 17

V I DEO( F NE) : 26

Cap a c

A p p r o x .

PHOTO( FINE) : 462

PHOTO( NORM) : 924

PHOTO( ECO) : 1848

V I DEO( STD)

PHOTO

: 996

9 0%

Cap a c

9 6%

Cap a c

RETURN

*1 With DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc: The quality

mode first used for recording with disc will appear.

*2 With DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc: This will not be

displayed.

ꢁꢂ

UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE)

DISC (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.

• 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.

Before You Begin

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

Note:

• It may take time to update the control information if

the 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.

Use the 2/1/0///ꢇ buttons to

choose “Update Control Info.” on the “Disc”

menu screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

The screen for verifying “Update Control

Info.” will appear.

Choose “YES”, and then

press the ꢇ button.

Upda te Con

f o.

Upda te Con

YES

f o?

The message for

ENTER

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.

100

ꢂꢃ

ꢄ

FINALISING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC (FINALIZE DISC)

• Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/

recorder when finalising a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc. 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.

Before You Begin

If you want to play back a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc recorded 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 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 on it.

Additional recording is possible on a finalised DVD-RW (VR-mode): unfinalising is not necessary.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

Note:

• Do not finalise a disc recorded on this DVD video

camera/recorder using any other device.

• If the disc in the DVD video camera/recorder has

already been finalised, you cannot choose “Finalize

Disc”.

Use the 2/1/0///ꢇ buttons to

choose “Finalize Disc” on the “Disc” menu

screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

• The time required to finalise disc that appears on the

“Finalize Disc” 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.

The disc will be finalised.

Choose “YES”, and then

F i n a l i z e D i s c

F u r t h e r r e c o r d i n g o n t h i s

d i s c w i l l b e i m p o s s i b l e .

press the ꢇ button.

●Using FINALIZE button to finalise

F i n a l i z e ? ( A p p r o x . 3 m i n . )

The message showing

YES

that the disc is being

finalised will appear,

and the disc will then be

finalised.

a disc

ENTER

Press the FINALIZE button during recording

pause: The screen shown in step 4 above will

appear. Choose “YES”, and then press the ꢇ

button: Finalising will start.

*1 Displayed only when

a DVD-R is used.

*2 Will vary depending

on the recording

time.

When finalisation is complete, the Disc

Navigation screen of all programmes will

appear.

' will appear on the Disc Navigation screen

for a finalised disc.

Pr og r a

001/ 015

PLAY

Finalised disc

001 / 010

TOP

END

Screen when viewed on DVD recorder/player

(DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW)

101

ꢃꢄ

ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALISED DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW

(UNFINALIZE DISC)

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.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

Use the 2/1/0///ꢇ buttons to

choose “Unfinalize Disc” on the “Disc” menu

screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

The screen for verifying unfinalisation will

appear.

Choose “YES”, and then press the ꢇ

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.

102

ꢁ

Others

DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY)

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.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

Specify the desired

option for display, and

then press the ꢇ

button.

Pr og r a

006 / 015

PLAY

3_{//ꢇ buttons to}

Use the 2/1/0/

O t h e r s

(When “PHOTO” is

specified)

C a t e g o r y

R e p e a t P l a y

T V Ty p e

A l

V I DEO

PHOTO

choose “Category” on

the “Others” menu

screen, and then press

the ꢇ button.

ENTER

RETURN

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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ꢄ

PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY)

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

●When Repeat Play is set

If one scene has been specified: When playback

of the last scene is finished, playback of all

scenes will repeat from the first scene.

If the range for playback has been specified:

Playback of the scenes in that range will repeat.

3_{//ꢇ buttons to}

Use the 2/1/0/

O t h e r s

C a t e g o r y

R e p e a t P l a y

T V Ty p e

choose “Repeat Play”

on the “Others” menu

screen, and then press

the ꢇ button.

ENTER

RETURN

●To release Repeat Play

Use one of the following 3 methods to release:

• Choose “Off” in step 4 above.

• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off

once.

Choose “On”, and then press the ꢇ button:

Playback will start.

• Press the DISC EJECT button to remove the

disc.

Choose “Off” to cancel Repeat Play setting.

Note:

• Press the ꢀ button to terminate playback. However,

the Repeat Play setting will not be cancelled.

• Still images can also be played back repeatedly.

• Repeat playback will not function when playback is

instructed from the recording pause status.

103

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ꢄ

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.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

Choose “4:3”, and then press the ꢇ button.

O t h e r s

C a t e g o r y

R e p e a t P l a y

T V Ty p e

16:9

4:3

Use the 2/1/0///ꢇ buttons to

choose “TV type” on the “Others” menu

screen, and then press the ꢇ button.

ENTER

RETURN

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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.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Press the MENU button.

Note:

• 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.

Use the 2/1/0///ꢇ buttons to

choose “Slide Show”, “Start”, and then press

the ꢇ button.

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

CONNECTING TO A TV

Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as

follows:

To S-VIDEO

input jack*

To video/audio

input jacks

To AV input/output jack

Red

AV/S input/output cable

(provided)

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 input/output cable plugs into jacks

straight: Obliquely inserting them could damage the

jacks.

Stereo Type with

S-VIDEO Jack

Stereo Type

Monaural Type

S-VIDEO

AUDIO VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

White

Yellow

Red

Yellow

Red

White

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VIEWING ON TV SCREEN

Turn the TV on and set the input selector to

“VCR” whichever applicable Video input.

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 Hitachi

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”.

Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to

switch the TV input.

Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.

• Information that the DVD video camera/recorder is

recording will appear on the TV screen: You can also

display only part of information or switch off the

display. Refer to “SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)” on page 65,

and press the DISPLAY button to switch the display

status.

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.

• When copy-guarded disc is played back, no image will

appear on TV screen.

Perform playback, recording or editing.

• 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).

You can perform playback, editing or editing

on Disc Navigation while checking on TV

screen.

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Playback on DVD Recorder/Player

PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISC

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) discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.

Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player

and play it back.

Note:

• When playing back disc on another device, the Disc

Navigation display will be different from the one on

this DVD video camera/recorder.

See the instruction manual for DVD

recorder/player.

• 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 DVD-RW (VR-mode):

Doing so may make the disc unusable.

• DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) discs 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 DISC

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.

Finalise a recorded DVD-RW (VF-mode)/

DVD-R disc.

You need to finalise a disc to play it back on

DVD recorder/player: See page 101.

No further data can be recorded on finalised

disc.

• DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW discs 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 recorder/players is not

guaranteed.

• Playback may not be possible on some DVD recorder/

players, or it may depend on the recorded status of

DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW discs: In such

cases, play back the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/

+RW disc on this DVD video camera/recorder. Also,

playback on DVD recorder/players may stop

momentarily between scenes.

Note:

Use this DVD video camera/recorder to finalise the

DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc recorded on the

DVD video camera/recorder.

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 disc that

has not been finalised into any DVD recorder: The

disc may be unusable.

• Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded

on another DVD recorder and not finalised, in this

DVD video camera/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. 101) (auto-finalise). An auto-finalised +RW can

be played back on a DVD recorder/player, etc., but no

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Recording (Dubbing) Images

• Before connecting this DVD video camera/recorder to another device,

be sure to turn both devices off.

• Insert a recordable disc*¹or card*²into this DVD video camera/recorder

(see pages 23 and 24).

No photo can be recorded on DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW.

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.

Before You Begin

• 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-GX5060SW.

• No image can be recorded (dubbed) on the DZ-GX5060SW from

another video device.

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE

You can record (dub) images from other video devices to disc or card in this DVD video camera/

recorder.

Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the

other video device as follows:

Signal flow

To video/audio

To AV input/output jack

output jacks

Red

AV/S input/output cable

White

(provided)

Yellow

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Set the input source on

the DVD video camera/

recorder to “LINE (L

IN)”.

Note:

• Reduce the volume of external input sound heard

from the built-in speaker: The loud volume may cause

noise to enter the recorded image.

REM3

MIN

FINE

• The recorded contents can be played back in the

same manner as when playing back camera images

recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.

• The “Input Source” setting will return to “CAMERA”

whenever DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• Recording of most images is prohibited by the copy-

guard signal to protect the copyright, except for

images recorded on camcorders for personal

enjoyment. “COPY PROTECTED” appears in these

images: They cannot be recorded on this DVD video

camera/recorder.

• Typical copyright protected images include those of

DVD video, LD, recorded video tapes, some parts of

digital satellite broadcasts, etc.

• If a video signal that cannot be read by this DVD

video camera/recorder is present – even in images

recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment

without copy-guard signal – the input image may not

be recorded normally.

Switch the input

referring to “Input

Source” on page 63.

Turn on the connected device, and start

playback.

The picture will appear on the LCD screen or

viewfinder of this DVD video camera/

recorder.

Press the REC button.

Recording will start on this DVD video

camera/recorder.

The operation of this line-input recording is

the same as for recording movie.

Press the PHOTO button when recording a

photo.

• If the input signal is interrupted by switching the

channel on TV or switching the signal using video

selector, normal recording cannot be performed.

• No “copy-once” image can be recorded on this DVD

video camera/recorder even if a disc conforming to

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is

used.

• When recorded images are played back on PC, black

bands may appear at the top/bottom and on the left

and right of screen.

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RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES

You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder, on other video

devices.

Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another

video device as shown in the following figure:

Signal flow

To S-VIDEO

input jack of

VCR, etc.

To video/audio

input jacks

To AV input/output jack

AV/S input/output cable

(provided)

Red

White

Yellow

* If the video device to be connected has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect it to the DVD video camera/

recorder.

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Select a scene to be played back.

Set the channel of the connected video device

to an external input.

Press the playback (ꢇ) button on this DVD

video camera/recorder and the record button

on connected device: The DVD video

camera/recorder will start playback and the

recorded device will record (dub) it.

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 loud 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

among the scenes recorded on this DVD video

camera/recorder (p. 91).

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Connecting to PC

Software Provided

You can utilize 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

ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM

This allows you to import the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into

Macintosh as an MPEG file.

You can combine imported images, cut-edit them, etc.

You can also create a DVD-Video (DVD-RW/DVD-R) by importing the images recorded on the

DVD video camera/recorder into Macintosh.

Note:

• 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 ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM is

AC3 audio, no audio will be played back even on QuickTime MPEG-2 playback component and only video is

played back.

• The software provided with this DVD video camera/recorder cannot handle copyright-protected DVDs, such as

CPRM and CSS.

The provided software can handle Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese

(simplified).

For explanation, this manual uses Windows XP screens for Windows and Mac OS X 10.4 screens for

Macintosh.

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Before unpacking the provided software CD-ROM, read the Licence Agreement on page 152.

Requirements of available PC

[When using Windows]

• OS: Windows^®2000 Professional SP3 or higher

Windows^®XP Home Edition or higher

Windows^®XP Professional Edition or higher

See the following Websites to fine out whether the provided software can be used on

Windows Vista:

URL: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html

URL: http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/

• Computer: IBM PC/AT compatible, with the above OS preinstalled.

• CPU: Intel^®Pentium^®III 800 MHz or higher; or Pentium^®4, Celeron or AMD^®Athlon XP/Duron

whose performance is equivalent (Pentium^®4, 1.7 GHz or higher is recommended)

Operation is not guaranteed if the CPU is overclocked or dual CPU is used.

• Memory: Windows 2000 Professional: At least 128 MB (256 MB or more is recommended)

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Edition: At least 256 MB (512 MB or more is

recommended)

• HDD: Free space of at least 300 MB (needed to install the application)

Free space necessary for creating a disc

DVD-Video: At least 14 GB for work folder (at least 28 GB for a double-layer disc).

• Display: Displayable with at least 1024 x 768 pixels and 16 bits (High colour)

Graphics accelerator with VRAM of at least 4 MB, compatible with DirectX^®9.0c or

higher

• Sound: Sound Blaster or its equivalent

• Other: Environment where DirectX^®9.0c can operate normally

[When using Macintosh]

• OS:

Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4.2-v10.4.8

The provided software cannot be used on Mac OS X Server.

PowerPC G4 1 GHz or higher, PowerPC G5, Intel Core

• CPU:

• Memory: At least 256 MB (512 MB or more is recommended)

• HDD:

Free space needed for installation: Approx. 30 MB

To create a DVD, free space of at least twice that of disc to be created will be required.

• Graphics: At least 1024 ą 768 pixels (full-colour is recommended)

• Compatible drive: SuperDrive mounted in Macintosh in standard

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.

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Installing Software

[When using Windows]

Turn the PC on.

If you have been using the PC, terminate all

running software programmes.

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”.

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.)

Choose the language to be installed.

Choose the language used with

ImageMixer 3, and then click “Next”.

Click

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”.

Click

The “ImageMixer 3” installation screen will

appear: Click “Next”.

Click

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Choosing video system:

The screen for setting the video system will

appear, and then click “Next”.

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.

Click

Executing installation:

The setups for installation are now complete.

Click “Install” to execute installation.

Click

Note:

• 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.

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 CD

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.

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[When using Macintosh]

Turn the Macintosh on, and insert the

provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of

Macintosh.

Choose the installation destination and type

of installation, and click “Continue”. Then

click “Install”.

Follow the instructions on screen for

operation: Installation will start.

Double-click the DVDCAM5000 icon

displayed on desktop.

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.

Double-click the icon of “ImageMixer 3 for

DVDCAM.pkg” displayed on screen.

The installer will start: Click “Continue”.

The “Read Me” screen will appear: Click

“Continue”.

Note:

Checking licence agreement:

• You must have the administrator authority of the PC

before installing software.

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.

Setting language

when installing

Click

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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 USB connection

terminal

To PC connection

terminal

PC connection cable (provided)

Note:

• 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 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 129.

The power switch of this DVD video camera/recorder has two modes: Disc mode when it is set to

“!” or “ ”, and Card mode when it is set to “"”.

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.

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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 “!” or “ ”, 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.)

If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC with its power switch set to “"”, 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.)

[When using Macintosh]

If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to Macintosh USB port with the

power switch set to “!” or “ ”, 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.)

If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to Macintosh USB port with the

power switch set to “"”, it will be recognised as a removal drive, and the icon

shown on the 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.)

●Handling photos

Photos are recorded on a DVD-RAM or 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:

With DVD-RAM

You can use ImageMixer 3 to import photos into PC. See page 122 or steps 1-4 on page 125 for how

to import using ImageMixer 3.

With SD memory card

Insert an SD memory card with photos recorded into the DVD video camera/recorder, and

connect it to PC/Macintosh.

Double-click the removable 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.

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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 EJECT 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. Do not

use the PC to delete any photos recorded on a DVD-RAM.

• Disc and card cannot simultaneously be accessed.

A disc loaded in the DVD video camera/recorder can be ejected by operating the

PC.

• The disc and SD memory card can be replaced even though the DVD video camera/recorder is

turned off or it is not connected.

●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 6) 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 discs 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.

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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 +RW.

• 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 101).

• 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]

Choose “USB mass storage device”. The drive

name (E:, etc.) will depend on the PC used.

Before unplugging the PC connection cable

from PC, terminate the application and then

click the “Hardware Removal” icon on task

tray at the bottom right of Windows screen.

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.

Click

[When using Macintosh]

When removing the DVD video camera/recorder from PC, choose the drive icon of DVD video

camera/recorder (disc or card), and choose “Eject” in the “File” menu.

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Using ImageMixer 3 for Windows

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 ImageMixer 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 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 101).

Insert a disc whose recorded images you wish

to play into the DVD video camera/recorder,

and connect the DVD video camera/recorder

to the USB port of PC.

Double-click the screen being played back:

Playback will appear on a full screen. To exit

the full-screen display, double-click the screen

again.

Start ImageMixer 3.

To play back images on another disc, click the

“Eject” button at the bottom left of library

screen, with playback stopped. The cover of

disc insertion block on this DVD video

camera/recorder will open: Remove the disc

and load another disc to be played back.

When ImageMixer 3 starts up, the launcher

shown below will appear: Click “Playback/

Import Movie”.

Click

Eject button

Choose the camcorder on the library screen.

The library screen shown below will appear.

Click the camcorder icon shown on the left of

screen: The images recorded on the disc will

appear.

Click

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.

Double-click the thumbnail of scene you wish

to play back: Playback of the scene will start

on another screen.

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CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON 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 101).

Insert a disc with the recorded images to be

saved into the DVD video camera/recorder,

and connect the DVD video camera/recorder

to a USB port of PC.

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.

After setting up the project, click the “OK”

button.

Start ImageMixer 3.

When ImageMixer 3 starts up, the launcher

shown below will appear: Click “Create

DVD-Video”.

Click

The screen for choosing the device to be read

will appear: Choose “Hitachi DVDCAM”.

A list of devices that are built into or

connected to PC will appear: Choose “Hitachi

DVDCAM”, and then click “Import”.

Click “Create New DVD”.

Click

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Select the images from which you wish to

create a DVD-Video, and then click “Import”.

The image recorded on disc will appear. Select

the chapter to be imported into PC, and then

click “Import”: Importing into PC will start.

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.

Eject button

Photo button

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.

Click

Clicking the “Photo” button will display the

photos recorded on DVD-RAM. Select the

desired photo(s) and click “Import”: The

photo(s) will be imported into PC.

Click

If you wish to import images on another disc

after importing images on one disc, click the

“Eject” 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.

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].

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”.

• To import multiple chapters, click the desired chapters

while holding down the Ctrl key.

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Click “Write” to create a DVD-Video.

Clicking “Write” 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.

Click

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 designated when images were saved, and the file

name will be automatically attached.

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Using ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM

ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM allows you to import the images recorded on this DVD

video camera/recorder into Macintosh as a video file, play back the video file, edit it and create a

DVD-Video.

The following shows the basic operations of ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM.

Refer to the electronic instruction manual that can be read on Macintosh for detailed instructions of

ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM: Click “Help” - “ImageMixer 3 Help” while it is starting

up.

To start ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM, double-click the “ImageMixer 3 for DVDCAM”

icon in Macintosh HD (startup disk) - “Applications” - “ImageMixer 3 for DVDCAM”.

Note:

•

The provided software cannot be used to burn a DVD-VR (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW).

VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC USING MACINTOSH

A DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder must be finalised (using

this DVD video camera/recorder, see page 101) before it is played back on Macintosh.

Load a disc with the images you wish to play

back into the DVD video camera/recorder,

and connect it to the USB port of Macintosh.

Note:

• If Macintosh has previously been set, the DVD player

will start automatically if you load a DVD in the DVD

video camera/recorder or Macintosh drive. To cancel

automatic start of DVD player, from the “Apple” menu

choose “System Preferences”, “CDs&DVDs”, “When

you insert a video DVD”, and then “Ignore”.

• When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to

Macintosh for playback on a DVD player, etc., the

screen for setting the drive region code will appear:

Set the region code that matches your local area.

• Normal playback may not be possible depending on

the disc recorded status.

Start ImageMixer 3 for DVDCAM.

Choose Hitachi DVDCAM.

Click “Hitachi DVDCAM” displayed on the

left of screen: The images recorded on disc

will appear.

Select the scene you wish to play back and

click “Playback”.

If you click the scene to be played back, and

then click “Playback” at the bottom of screen,

the scene will be played back on another

screen.

Click

Scene Select

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IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC INTO MACINTOSH

ImageMixer 3 allows you to import movie files recorded on disc into Macintosh as MPEG files.

Using ImageMixer 3, you can play back the imported video file, combine images, cut-edit them; and

also create a DVD-Video.

Load a disc with the images you wish to

import into the DVD video camera/recorder,

and connect it to the USB port of Macintosh.

Click “Library” at the top left of screen: The

video files imported into Macintosh using

ImageMixer 3 will appear in a list as shown

below.

Start ImageMixer 3 for DVDCAM.

Choose Hitachi DVDCAM.

Click “Hitachi DVDCAM” displayed on the

left of screen: The images recorded on disc

will appear.

Select the scene you wish to import and click

“Import”.

Click the scene to be played back, and then

click “Import” at the bottom of screen:

Importing the scene will start.

Click

Select a video file on this library screen and

click the Playback button at the bottom of

screen: The video file can be played back.

Also, clicking the video edit icon will allow

you to cut-edit the video.

Refer to the electronic instruction manual of

ImageMixer 3 for details on how to use it (see

page 124).

Click

Select

Click

Note:

If you click “Recently Imported Files” in “Smart Album”

on the left of screen, only the files recently imported will

automatically appear.

If you designate a specific condition, such as recording

date, Smart Album will also automatically display the

video files collectively. For detailed use of Smart Album,

refer to “How to Use” - “Creating Albums” - “Creating

Smart Albums”.

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CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC

You can use the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder to create a disc that can be

played on other 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 101) before importing the images on it.

Load a disc with the images you wish to

import into the DVD video camera/recorder,

and connect it to the USB port of Macintosh.

Create a DVD creation list.

Clicking Library will display a list of video

files imported into Macintosh using

ImageMixer 3.

Start ImageMixer 3 for DVDCAM.

Select the video files from which you wish to

create a DVD-Video, and then click “DVD

List” at the bottom of screen. The screen for

selecting the DVD menu design, size of DVD

disc to be created (8 cm/12 cm), and picture

quality will appear: Choose the desired

settings, and click “OK”.

Choose Hitachi DVDCAM.

Click “Hitachi DVDCAM” displayed on the

left of screen: The images recorded on disc

will appear.

Select the scene you wish to import and click

“Import”.

Click the scene to be played back, and then

click “Import” at the bottom of screen:

Importing the scene will start.

The created DVD list will be added.

The DVD list has been registered “Untitled”:

Double-click “Untitled” to change the name

of the DVD list. The name of the DVD list will

become the name of the disc.

After importing, click “Library” to make sure

that the desired video file has been imported.

Click

Note:

You can also use Album or Smart Album to easily

prepare a DVD creation list, by selecting the video files

from which you wish to create a DVD-Video and clicking

“DVD List” at the bottom of screen.

Even after creating a DVD list, you can drag a video file

from the library and drop it to the DVD list on the left of

screen: That video file will be added.

Select

“DVD List”

While a DVD list is being displayed, click the Utility

Menu button at the bottom of screen and choose “Edit

DVD List”: You can re-set the DVD menu design, size of

DVD disc and picture quality.

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Write to a DVD.

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.

You can check the video files in a DVD list.

Select the video file you wish to check and

click the Playback icon at the bottom of

screen.

When checking the video files in list, click

“Write” at the bottom of screen:

Deleting the content of disc will erase all data on the

disc: Carefully check the content of disc.

• 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.

Click

The screen for setting the write drive will

appear. Choose the drive that you use to

write to a DVD, and then click “Create”:

Writing to DVD will start.

Click

If you wish to create multiple DVDs of the

same contents, choose “Yes” for the message

“Do you want to create another disc?” that

will be displayed after a DVD is created.

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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 3 for DVDCAM

/User/Movies/ImageMixer 3 for DVDCAM

/User/Library/Application Support/ImageMixer 3 for DVDCAM

/User/Library/Preferences/com.PIXELA.ImageMixer 3.DVDCAM.plist

/Library/Receipts/ImageMixer 3 for DVDCAM.pkg

Note:

• “User” will depend on the login user name.

• Administrator authority is required for uninstallation.

Contact The Following

●Inquiries on software provided with this DVD video camera/recorder

should be directed to:

PIXELA PC Software Support Center

+63-2-438-0090

URL:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html

●For inquiries on connections between PC and this DVD video camera/

recorder:

DVDCAM PC Software Support Center

URL: http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/

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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 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.

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.

Multiple DVD video camera/recorders cannot be simultaneously connected to PC.

DVD discs created on the software provided with this DVD video camera/recorder can be

played on DVD recorders/players, etc. that conform to each individual disc, but playback on

all devices is not guaranteed. They may not be playable, depending on the playback device

and/or disc recorded status.

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Subsidiary Information

Introduction to Optional Accessories

CAMERA ACCESSORIES

Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)*¹(p. 51)

Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1)*¹(p. 51)

Step-up ring (DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX5060SW, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-GX5100SW) (p. 51)

•

When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory.

*1 You will need the optional step-up ring when attaching these lenses.

POWER SUPPLY

Battery (DZ-BP7SW)

Battery (DZ-BP14SW)

•

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.

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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.

Reference

page

Message

Cause & Troubleshooting

(1) Data error in a part It is possible that the system cannot normally complete writing of

of image file. Repair

file when power is turned off for some reason during recording or

data now?

editing (deleting, dividing or combining scenes, or creating play

(2) Found error in image list). Selecting “YES” will automatically repair the video file, but

file. Repair data now?

(3) Data error in all

image file. Repair all

data now?

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:

• Repair will normally be complete in several minutes, but it may

take longer (up to one hour).

• 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.

—

• 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 136.

(1) Disc is not

formatted. Format the

disc now?

A DVD-RW/+RW that was initialised by PC and not initialised for

camera use is inserted.

(2) Disc Format. Select

record format.

(Displayed only when

DVD-RW is used.)

Auto finalizing...

Plaese wait...

This message will appear with a +RW when it is removed after

recording, or the last recorded scene was deleted. The auto-

finalised +RW can be played back on a DVD recorder/player.

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Cannot combine scene. Unless consecutive scenes are selected, they cannot be

combined.

Cannot combine scene Scenes in different programmes (different recording dates)

of multiple programs.

Create PlayList first,

and then combine

scenes.

cannot be combined. Create a Playlist first, and then combine

such scenes on the playlist.

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Reference

Message

Cause & Troubleshooting

Select only movies and combine them.

page

Cannot combine.

Deselect PHOTO

scenes.

Cannot combine. Select Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined, and then

multiple scenes. combine them.

Cannot delete scenes. This may occur when scene that was edited for division, etc. is to

be deleted.

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Combine the divided scenes, and then delete them.

Cannot divide scene.

This message will appear when the scene is extremely short

because division, etc. was repeated.

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.

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Cannot execute.

Unselect multiple

scenes.

Division or change in thumbnail was executed when multiple

scenes were selected.

Cannot read disc.

Error occurred while the disc was being recognised. Make sure

Check dirt/crack/both-

that there is no scratch or dirt on disc, that the surface/back of

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sides contrary/inserted disc is not reversed, and that the disc is firmly pushed against the

correctly.

turntable. See *3 and *4 on page 137.

CANNOT RECORD

PHOTOS

• This message will appear when the PHOTO button is pressed

with the power switch set to “!”.

• You cannot record still image on DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc

(recordable of still images from PC). Use DVD-RAM disc to

record still images.

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CANNOT RECORD

VIDEO

This message will appear when the REC button is pressed with

the power switch set to “ ” or “"”.

The thumbnail of a still cannot be changed.

Select a movie.

Cannot replace

thumbnail on PHOTO

scenes.

Cannot select any more The maximum number of selectable scenes is 999.

scenes.

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 disc or card is loaded.

• The disc or card has no remaining space.

• The power switch is set to “ ” with a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/

DVD-R/+RW.

CARD ALMOST FULL Remaining space is only enough to record less than 10 stills.

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Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card.

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.

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.

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Reference

page

Message

Card error has

Cause & Troubleshooting

The card may be damaged: Use another card.

occurred.

Formatting is not

complete.

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.

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Card full.

Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card.

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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.

CHECK DISC

A disc unusable on this DVD video camera/recorder may have

been inserted or the disc may be damaged.

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Make sure that the type of disc is correct, and make sure that the

disc is not write-protected.

Control Information

Error.

Mismatch may occur between the recorded image and scene

information.

100

Update the control information.

• Use another disc.

• See *3 and *4 on page 137.

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COPY PROTECTED

The video signal input to this DVD video camera/recorder may be

copy-guarded.

Some prerecorded video materials, such as movies, are guarded

against copying.

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Copy-guarded materials cannot be recorded on this DVD video

camera/recorder.

DISC ACCESS

The recorded scene is being stored on disc.

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This DVD video camera/recorder is verifying whether the correct

disc has been inserted.

Wait until the message disappears, and you can start to use the

DVD video camera/recorder.

DISC ALMOST FULL

The remaining free space of disc is less than one minute for

video: Delete unwanted scenes, or use another disc.

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101

Disc error has occurred. • Disc error occurred during finalising, and finalising failed.

Finalizing is not

Replace the disc.

complete.

• See *3 on page 137.

Disc error has occurred. • Has the disc been initialised on PC? Has initialising the disc on

Format the disc now?

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 137.

Disc error has occurred. The disc may be dirty.

Formatting is not

Remove the disc and wipe off fingerprints, dust, etc. before

complete.

reusing it, or use another disc.

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This message may also appear if you insert a disc for which

formatting was interrupted midway. In this case, use another disc.

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Reference

page

Message

Cause & Troubleshooting

Disc error has occurred. Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes.

Keep disc inside &

restart.

Turn off the DVD video camera/recorder with the disc being used

in it, connect AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video

camera/recorder again. Repair of scenes will be tried.

Disc error has occurred. This message will appear when disc error occurred during

Unfinalizing is not

unfinalisation, and unfinalising disc failed. Replace the disc.

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complete.

Disc error has occurred. • Use another disc.

• See *3 and *4 on page 137.

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• 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.

Disc full. Cannot

execute.

Delete unnecessary scenes before using this disc, or use another

disc.

Disc has no data.

This message will appear when an attempt is made to execute

playback or editing on Disc Navigation with no scene recorded.

—

Disc has no PlayList.

Switching of play list was selected with no play list stored.

Disc includes protected The disc may be software protected from a device other than this

scenes. Delete scenes? DVD video camera/recorder. To release this case, use a device

that has executed software-protect.

—

Disc is full. Cannot add The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be

control info.

entered, so the control information for generating thumbnails

cannot be added.

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Combine several scenes or delete them.

Disc is not formatted.

Format the disc now?

• Has the disc been initialised on a PC?

Choose “YES” and initialise the disc when using it on this DVD

video camera/recorder. Initialisation will delete all data on the

disc.

• See *2 on page 137.

Disc 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.

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• See *5 on page 137

Drive overheat. Please The temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder is too

retry later.

high, and reading or writing of the data on 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.

DVD-R* Disc, 16:9

mode cannot be

changed, when Video

mode is STD.

With DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc, 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.

DVD-R* Disc, Input

Source cannot be

changed.

Once a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc has been recorded in

the 16:9 mode, the input source will not be changeable.

* “DVD-RW (VF)” will appear when using a DVD-RW (VF-mode).

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Reference

page

Message

Cause & Troubleshooting

DVD-R* Disc, Video

mode and 16:9 mode

cannot be changed.

With DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc, 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).

DVD-RAM disc. Finalize This message will appear if you press the FINALIZE button with a

is not required.

DVD-RAM loaded in this DVD video camera/recorder. No

finalisation is necessary for a DVD-RAM.

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END OF CARD

No more recording on this card can be done: Delete unnecessary

stills or use another card.

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Error occurred. Please • Abnormality has occurred with the DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW

replace disc or format

disc.

disc 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 137.

—

Error occurred. Please An abnormality occurred with a DVD-R disc to be repaired.

replace disc.

Replace the disc.

Finalize may not be

This message will appear when power is supplied again and the

complete. Finalize again disc is reinserted after power was shut off during finalisation due

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now?

to a power failure, etc. Choose “YES” if you wish to be sure

finalising is performed.

JPEG files related to

scenes are not found.

This message will appear when stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc

using a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder are to

be copied to card.

—

NO DISC

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 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.

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 137.

Is the disc surface/bottom reversed?

Check the surface/bottom of disc, and reinsert it correctly.

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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.

PlayLists 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.

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 disc, an attempt to delete scenes in

programme will display this message. (This message will not

appear if you deselect scenes from play list.)

Scenes over limit.

Cannot add scenes.

The number of scenes entered in play list has reached the limit

that can be entered.

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Delete several scenes.

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Message

Cause & Troubleshooting

Scenes over limit.

The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be

Cannot divide scene.

entered.

Delete several scenes.

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—

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.

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This disc cannot be

used. Please replace

disc.

A disc that cannot be used on this DVD video camera/recorder

has been loaded. Check the type of disc.

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—

This disc is finalized.

This message will appear if you press the FINALIZE button with a

Finalize is not required. finalised DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW loaded in this DVD video camera/

recorder. Finalising the disc is not necessary.

This disc is recorded by This DVD video camera/recorder can use only discs recorded on

the NTSC system.

Please replace disc.

the PAL system. A disc recorded on the NTSC system cannot be

used on this DVD video camera/recorder.

UNFORMAT DISC

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.

See *2 on page 137.

Use AC adapter/

charger.

Finalisation is not possible when the DVD video camera/recorder

is powered by a battery: Use the AC adapter/charger for

finalisation.

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Use AC adapter/

charger.

Scene cannot be repaired when the DVD video camera/recorder

is powered by a battery.

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.

Write protected.

Check disc.

• A write-protected disc is inserted.

• Release the write-protect using the Disc Navigation menu.

• 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.

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• 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.

• 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.

• This message will appear when a single-sided disc is inserted in reverse. Reinsert the disc correctly.

(Insert the disc with the label printed surface facing the outside.)

• Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc that has not been finalised into any DVD

recorder: The disc may be unusable (except for devices that allow playback of a DVD-R disc not

finalised on this DVD video camera/recorder).

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

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Symptom

Cause and Correction

Battery cannot be

Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?

charged.

Charge the battery at 10 – 30ºC.

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 is still not

charged, it may be dead: Purchase a new one.

• 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-BP07PW/DZ-BP14SW/DZ-BP7SW)

may be discharged sooner than usual at low temperatures. Keep

extra batteries on hand.

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.

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Symptom

Cause and Correction

The CHARGE indicator Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?

on AC adapter/charger Charge the battery in environment where the temperature is 10 –

is blinking.

30ºC.

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.

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Power turns off

Is battery charged?

immediately after being Charge it.

turned on.

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

Is Power Save set to “On”?

unexpectedly.

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 “!”. You can also specify “Power Save: Off” to stop

automatic power off.

Is the DVD video camera/recorder set to the sleep/restart status?

If 30 minutes or more has elapsed with the DVD video camera/

recorder in the sleep/restart status, it will automatically turn off.

Set the power switch to “OFF”, and then power the DVD video

camera/recorder again.

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Power cannot be turned Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press

off.

the RESET button of DVD video camera/recorder: Reattach a

power supply to DVD video camera/recorder before turning it on

again.

Even if the DVD video

The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn on to

camera/recorder is off, recognise a disc: Closing the cover will automatically turn the

opening the cover will

cause the ACCESS

indicator to blink.

DVD video camera/recorder off.

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During recording

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Symptom

Cause and Correction

• Is input image copy-guarded?

• Is a finalised disc in the DVD video camera/recorder?

• Is proper type of disc inserted?

page

Pressing the REC

button will not start

recording.

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101

• Is power switch set to match the recording medium?

• Is the disc protected?

• Does disc have remaining recording space?

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.

Is some other AV device directly connected to the video/audio

input/output jack of this DVD video camera/recorder?

If the AV device is connected via several other devices, such as

AV selector, the video signal may not be transmitted incorrectly.

In such a case, reduce the number of devices through which the

video signal is transmitted, or connect AV device directly.

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Are you attempting to record image from video game or PC?

From some video games or PCs, image cannot be recorded on

this DVD video camera/recorder.

—

No photo can be

recorded.

• Is proper type of disc or card inserted?

• Is power switch set to match the recording medium?

• Is the disc protected or the card locked?

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• Does disc or card have remaining recording space?

LCD screen is hard to

see.

Has brightness of LCD screen been adjusted?

Stop recording and adjust the brightness.

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.

Unevenness appears on Did you press the LCD monitor or the area around it?

LCD monitor screen.

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.

Does manual focus icon appear?

The DVD video camera/recorder is set to manual focus. Focus

the subject manually, or release manual focus.

Is the dioptre control correctly adjusted if you are using the

viewfinder as a monitor?

Adjust the dioptre control.

In cases other than the above, set the power switch to “OFF”, and

then set it to “!”, “ ” or “"” again.

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.

It will take from a few minutes to several hours for repair. If you

wish to start recording immediately, remove the disc, and then

insert another disc: The removed disc can later be repaired by

connecting the AC adapter/charger.

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Symptom

Cause and Correction

If during recording light This is not a fault.

(sunlight, etc.) enters

Adjust the angle of the DVD video camera/recorder so that sunlight,

the DVD video camera/ etc. does not enter.

recorder through the

lens from above, ghosts

may occur in the

Putting a protective hand over the lens may improve the ghosts.

—

recorded image.

During playback

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Symptom

Cause and Correction

Recognition of disc is

not complete.

Is disc dirty?

Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean it.

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.

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

Is TV input selector set correctly?

appears on TV screen. 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)”.

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Is the DVD video camera/recorder connected to TV correctly?

Check the connections.

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Playback picture is

Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it?

momentarily interrupted. Clean the disc.

Poor playback picture.

Was the image input from analog VCR (VHS, 8 mm) and

recorded?

—

The problem may be improved if a VCR equipped with TBC

circuit is used for playback.

Playback picture is

greatly distorted.

Was recording of external input made with “Frame” specified?

Specify “Field” for “PHOTO Input” in record functions setup.

No sound.

Is the TV volume control set correctly?

Adjust TV volume control, and be sure to adjust the volume on

TV.

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Disc Navigation

thumbnails do not

appear.

Was the image recorded from AV input/output jack with

interference?

Record image with no noise or disturbance.

—

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Symptom

Cause and Correction

Photos on card cannot This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data

be played back.

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* in

the figure), meaning the image is unplayable.

Al l scenes

1/ 6

—

PLAY

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

file format of digital cameras: Image files can be used on all

digital devices conforming to DCF.

It will take some time to When playing back a still, “Playback.” will appear: Stills with a

play back photos on

card.

large number of pixels will take some time to appear.

—

When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC

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Symptom

Cause and Correction

No drive icon appears

on PC.

The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on.

Check the power supply.

—

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 If error occurs with USB connection, the transfer rate is not

of DVD video camera/

recorder on PC.

sufficient. It is recommended that you use a USB terminal

conforming to USB2.0 when connecting the DVD video camera/

recorder.

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—

Application is not

normally run on PC.

Turn the PC and DVD video camera/recorder off, and try again.

Error occurs during

writing to disc.

The temperature of DVD video camera/recorder is too high due

to continuous operation.

Disconnect the DVD video camera/recorder from PC once,

remove the disc from the DVD video camera/recorder, and then

turn it off. After a few moments, connect them again and write to

a brand-new disc.

—

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Symptom

Cause and Correction

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.

DVD drive built into PC This problem may be solved if you update the DVD editing/

cannot be used after the creating software of your PC.

provided software has

—

been installed.

Error appears when

starting ImageMixer 3. DirectX9.0c.

Make sure that your PC display adapter (video card) conforms to

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Movies are not

recognised by

application in PC.

Make sure the power switch of this DVD video camera/recorder is

set to “!” or “ ”.

The DISC EJECT

While the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC, use

button is not valid when Explorer to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon

the DVD video camera/ and execute “Eject”.

recorder is connected to

PC.

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No sound is heard when Since an MPEG file imported into Macintosh using ImageMixer 3

an MPEG file imported uses the audio format of AC3 audio, no audio will be played back

into Macintosh is played even if the Quick Time MPEG-2 playback component is

back on Quick Time

with an MPEG 2

playback component

adopted.

introduced: Only video will be played back. Use ImageMixer 3 for

playback.

When the time stamp of The file system of this DVD video camera/recorder is operated on

file in DVD-RAM is

viewed on PC, it is

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and time lag information has not

been set. With Windows as of January, 2007, the time stamp of

—

different from the actual file viewed on Explorer looks different from the actual recording

recording time.

time. The actual recording time will appear for date/time

indication on playback screen.

It will take some time to If you are editing a video file whose contents are different from

save a video edited on those of project setting, it may take some time, since the entire

—

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—

the video editor of

video file must be re-encoded. Reconfirm the project setting.

ImageMixer 3.

“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.

No USB HS (high

Make sure that you have already installed the driver provided with

speed) connection even the USB2.0 card.

when USB2.0 card is

used.

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).

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Miscellaneous

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Symptom

Cause and Correction

No DVD video camera/ Is a fully charged battery attached?

recorder operation.

Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC outlet?

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145

—

Power does not come

on, or no operation

occurs by pressing

button.

Execute system reset (press the RESET button).

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.

Pressing the SLEEP/

RESTART button will

not set to the sleep/

restart standby status.

• Is the proper disc or card loaded?

• Does the disc or card have remaining free space?

• Is the DVD video camera/recorder now playing back?

• Is Disc Navigation screen displayed?

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.

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Disc cannot be

removed.

• Did you detach the battery or AC adapter/charger before

setting the power switch to “OFF”?

(Cover will not open.)

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?

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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.

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.

Is the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder exposed

to direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light, etc.?

The remote control cannot operate the DVD video camera/

recorder when strong light strikes the infrared receiver. Adjust the

place or angle of the DVD video camera/recorder.

Is there battery in the remote control?

Also check the polarities of battery. The battery could be dead:

Try replacing it.

Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered?

Turn it on.

Disc cover cannot be

closed.

Is disc correctly inserted?

Was disc inserted from wrong direction?

Remove the disc and then reinsert it.

Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, and then

turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.

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Symptom

Cause and Correction

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 These vibrations or sound are caused by disc drive: This does

or slight sound is heard not indicate a fault.

from mechanism.

• No operation can be In the following cases, it will take more time than usual until

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

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.

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recording is possible.

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

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status?

Press the SLEEP/RESTART button to release the sleep/restart

status.

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?

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Press the SLEEP/RESTART button to release the sleep/restart

status.

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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.

Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the

DVD video camera/reorder off.

Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger.

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.

Use a fine tipped pen to hold down the reset

button for several seconds.

All settings will be reset.

●List of setting items

Setting

Item

Default

method

Camera Functions

Setup

Program AE

Auto

p. 56

p. 57

p. 59

p. 50

p. 59

p. 60

p. 63

p. 61

p. 63

p. 64

p. 65

p. 32

p. 35

p. 36

White Bal.

ElS

Dig.Zoom

MIC.Filter

60×*

Off

Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode

FINE

Quality

FINE

16:9

Input Source*

CAMERA

Field

PHOTO Input*

Self Timer

Off

OSD Output

Date Set

Date Setup

1/1/2007 0:00

D/M/Y

Date Mode

LCD/EVF Setup

LCD Brightness

EVF Brightness

Colour Level

EVF Display

Auto

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Setting

method

Item

Default

Initial Setup

Beep

p. 33

p. 34

p. 33

p. 34

Power Save

Record LED

Language

Demo Mode

Off

English

Auto

*1 “120x” on DZ-GX5060SW.

*2 Not displayed on DZ-GX5060SW.

• Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted.

Major Specifications

CCD

DZ-GX5100SW : 1/5-inch interlaced

DZ-GX5060SW : 1/6-inch interlaced

Total number of pixels

DZ-GX5100SW : approx. 1,330,000

DZ-GX5060SW : approx. 800,000

Number of effective pixels

DZ-GX5100SW : Movie: approx. 940,000

Movie: approx. 810,000 (in wide mode)

Still: approx. 1,100,000

DZ-GX5060SW : Movie: approx. 410,000

Still:

approx. 410,000

Lens

DZ-GX5100SW : F1.2 – 2.8

f = 3.0 – 45 mm

Filter diameter: 30.5 mm

Thread pitch: 0.5 mm

DZ-GX5060SW : F2.0 – 4.1

f = 2.3 – 69 mm

Filter diameter: 34 mm

Thread pitch: 0.5 mm

Focus

Zoom

Auto/Manual

Optical 15× (DZ-GX5100SW),

Optical 30× (DZ-GX5060SW)

60× – 800× (DZ-GX5100SW), 120× – 1,500× (DZ-GX5060SW) with

digital zoom added, 60× (DZ-GX5100SW), 120× (DZ-GX5060SW) for

still

Required minimum illumination

Viewfinder

0.3 lx in Low Light mode

0.2-inch colour TFT (equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels)

2.7-inch colour TFT (approx. 120,000 pixels)

Electronic type

LCD monitor

Electronic image stabiliser

Shutter speed

1/4 – 1/4000 seconds (movie)

Self-timer recording

External microphone jack

Still recording only

ø3.5 mm stereo mini-jack: (a plug-in power type microphone cannot

(Not equipped with DZ-GX5060SW) be used)

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Recording mode

Movie (with sound)

Still (with DVD-RAM disc, SD memory card)

Maximum

recordable +RW disc

time

DVD-RAM/RW/R/

approx. 18 minutes (XTRA)

approx. 30 minutes (FINE)

approx. 60 minutes (STD)

(per side)

Maximum

number of

recordable

stills

DVD-RAM disc

(per side)

approx. 999

External input

(DZ-GX5100SW)

approx. 999

If movies and stills are mixed on one disc, the recordable number will

decrease.

SD memory card

(when using 32 MB

card)

DZ-GX5100SW

DZ-GX5060SW

approx. 45 (in FINE mode)

approx. 180 (in FINE mode)

External input

(DZ-GX5100SW)

Varies depending on the recording quality and the type of card

(p. 149).

Recording DVD-RAM/DVD-RW Movie:

format (VR-mode) disc

Conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR) format (Dolby

Digital)

Still (DVD-RAM only):

Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-

VR) standard (720 × 576 pixels) and JPEG (DZ-GX5100SW: 1,280

× 960 pixels, DZ-GX5060SW: 640 × 480 pixels, External input: 640

× 480 pixels)

DVD-RW (VF-mode)/ Movie:

DVD-R disc

Conforming to DVD video format (Dolby Digital)

+RW disc

Card

Movie: DVD+RW video format (Dolby Digital)

Still:

Conforming to JPEG (DZ-GX5100SW: 1,280 × 960 pixels, DZ-

GX5060SW: 640 × 480 pixels, External input: 640 × 480 pixels)

standard

Audio playback format

MPEG Audio layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby Digital

Recording medium

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)

SD memory card

Jacks

Video/audio input/output ×1 (DZ-GX5060SW is provided with video/

audio output ×1)

External microphone input ×1 (not equipped with DZ-GX5060SW),

PC connection terminal (connected to PC USB port) ×1

Battery system

Lithium-ion

Power consumption

When recording with LCD monitor off (DVD-RAM disc used)

DZ-GX5100SW : approx. 3.8W (in FINE mode)

DZ-GX5060SW : approx. 3.2W (in FINE mode)

DZ-GX5100SW : approx. 61 × 87 × 125 mm (excluding hand strap)

DZ-GX5060SW : approx. 63 × 91 × 132 mm (excluding hand strap)

Dimensions

(W × H × D)

Operating temperature (humidity)

0 – 40ºC (less than 80%)

0 – 30ºC when connected to PC

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Storage temperature

Weight

-20 – 60ºC

approx. 420 g (without battery or disc)

approx. 475 g

Total weight when recording

Provided accessories

AC adapter/charger,

Battery,

AV/S input/output cable (DZ-GX5060SW is provided with AV/S output

cable), Infrared remote control (not provided with DZ-GX5060SW),

Lithium battery for remote control (not provided with DZ-GX5060SW),

Lens cap, Lens cap string, Shoulder strap, Mains lead,

DC power cord, Software CD-ROM, PC connection cable,

Disc cleaning cloth

STORAGE CAPACITY OF DISC

Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies)

Recording quality

Movie recordable time

Application

XTRA

Approx. 18 min

Best quality

FINE

STD

Approx. 30 min

Approx. 60 min

High quality

Standard quality

1: Variable bit recording (recording of 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 Mbps

3: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 3 Mbps

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.

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SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS

The following table shows the file size and quality of one still (JPEG) recorded on card:

File size

Quality

Application

External input

DZ-GX5100SW

DZ-GX5060SW

FINE

Approx. 640 KB

Approx. 480 KB

Approx. 320 KB

Approx. 160 KB

Approx. 120 KB

Approx. 80 KB

Approx. 160 KB

Approx. 120 KB

Approx. 80 KB

When image quality is prioritised

NORM

ECO

Standard quality

When number of stills is

prioritised (quality will be slightly

inferior)

Although still images are recorded on DVD-RAM disc only in the FINE mode, the quality mode can

be chosen when recording stills on card (p. 63).

The file size of a photo recorded on DVD-RAM disc in “ ” status is equal to or larger than that

recorded on card using the FINE quality in “"”.

Note:

• No still can be recorded on DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc.

• Since the file size is restricted in all quality modes when recording photos on card ("), the quality of photos on

card may be inferior to those recorded on DVD-RAM disc ( ).

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD

For DZ-GX5100SW

Capacity

Recording

quality

32 MB

Approx. 45

Approx. 60

Approx. 90

64 MB

Approx. 95

Approx. 120

Approx. 190

128MB

Approx. 190

Approx. 250

Approx. 380

256 MB

Approx. 380

Approx. 500

Approx. 760

512 MB

1 GB

FINE

NORM

ECO

Approx. 750

Approx. 1,500

Approx. 1,000 Approx. 2,000

Approx. 1,500 Approx. 3,000

For DZ-GX5060SW

Capacity

Recording

quality

32 MB

64 MB

Approx. 380

Approx. 500

Approx. 750

128MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

FINE

NORM

ECO

Approx. 180

Approx. 240

Approx. 370

Approx. 750

Approx. 1,500 Approx. 3,000 Approx. 6,000

Approx. 1,000 Approx. 2,000 Approx. 4,000 Approx. 8,000

Approx. 1,500 Approx. 3,000 Approx. 6,000 Approx. 12,000

With external input (DZ-GX5100SW)

Capacity

128MB 256 MB

Approx. 750 Approx. 1,500 Approx. 3,000 Approx. 6,000

Recording

quality

32 MB

Approx. 180

Approx. 240

Approx. 370

64 MB

Approx. 380

Approx. 500

Approx. 750

512 MB

1 GB

FINE

NORM

ECO

Approx. 1,000 Approx. 2,000 Approx. 4,000 Approx. 8,000

Approx. 1,500 Approx. 3,000 Approx. 6,000 Approx. 12,000

(The numbers of recordable stills above are only for reference)

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Index

Protect .....................................................99

Update Control Info. .................................100

DISC EJECT button ...........................................37

Display

Numerics

16:9 .................................................................61

8 cm bare disc ..................................................23

Information LCD ........................................43

Scenes information ....................................87

Viewfinder .................................................31

Divide ..............................................................79

DVD player .....................................................107

DVD-R .............................................................23

DVD-RAM ........................................................23

DVD recorder ..................................................107

DVD-RW ..........................................................23

AC adapter/charger ...........................................25

ACCESS/PC indicator ..................................40, 41

Add (edit) .........................................................94

All programme ..................................................88

Auto (programme AE) ........................................56

Autofocus .........................................................52

AV input/output jack .........................................105

Edit (play List) ...................................................93

EIS ..................................................................59

EXPOSURE button ............................................54

Exposure control ...............................................54

External microphone jack ....................................65

Backlight correction ...........................................54

Battery

Attaching to DVD video camera/recorder .......27

Charging ..................................................26

Recordable time on DVD video camera/

recorder .................................................28

Removing from DVD video camera/

recorder .................................................27

Setting Up ................................................26

BATTERY EJECT button ....................................27

Black & White fade ............................................81

Brightness ........................................................35

Fade ................................................................81

FIELD (PHOTO Input) ........................................64

Finalise Disc ...................................................101

FINALIZE button ..............................................101

FINE (VIDEO Mode) ..........................................60

FOCUS button ..................................................52

Format Disc ......................................................98

FRAME (PHOTO Input) ......................................64

Frame advance/Frame back ................................70

Full Auto ...........................................................55

FULL AUTO button ............................................55

Full Menu .........................................................48

Camera Functions Setup ....................................49

Capacity ...........................................................99

Card

Available ...................................................24

Capacity ...........................................99, 149

Category ................................................103

Format .....................................................98

Handling ...................................................24

Quality .....................................................63

CHARGE indicator .............................................26

Cleaning ............................................................8

Colour Level .....................................................36

Connecting to TV ............................................105

Copy ................................................................84

Create .............................................................91

Go To (during playback) ......................................72

Go To (on Disc Navigation) .................................98

Hand strap ........................................................19

Howling ..........................................................105

Information display mode ....................................43

Infrared receiver ................................................21

Initial Setup ......................................................33

Input Source .....................................................63

Date and time ...................................................32

Date setup ........................................................32

Defaults ...........................................................34

Delete (edit) ......................................................95

Delete (play list) ................................................97

Delete (scene) ............................................78, 94

Demo Mode ......................................................34

Detail (scene) ...................................................87

Dig. Zoom ........................................................50

Dioptre control ..................................................31

Disc

Language .........................................................33

Laser pickup block .............................................37

Lens cap ..........................................................20

Lens cap string attachment hole ..........................20

Linear PCM ....................................................147

Lock ................................................................85

LOCK switch .....................................................40

Low Light (Programme AE) .................................57

Available ...................................................23

Finalise ..................................................101

Format .....................................................98

Handling .....................................................8

150

Skip ......................................................... 82

Searching for image .......................................... 70

Select (programme) ........................................... 88

Select (Scene) .................................................. 74

SELECT button ................................................. 74

Self Timer ........................................................ 64

Shoulder Strap ................................................. 19

Skip (Scene) .................................................... 82

Skip playback ................................................... 71

Slide Show ..................................................... 104

Sports (Programme AE) ..................................... 56

Spotlight (Programme AE) .................................. 56

STD (VIDEO Mode) ........................................... 60

Submenu ......................................................... 79

Manual Focus icon ............................................ 52

MENU button ................................................... 48

MIC.Filter ......................................................... 59

Move ............................................................... 96

Optical 15x zoom lens ....................................... 50

Optical 30x zoom lens ....................................... 50

OSD Output ..................................................... 65

PHOTO capture ................................................ 70

PHOTO Input ................................................... 64

Play (play list) ................................................... 92

Play (programme) ............................................. 89

Play list ........................................................... 91

Add scenes .............................................. 93

Add scenes (submenu) .............................. 94

Create ..................................................... 91

Delete ..................................................... 97

Delete scenes ........................................... 94

Delete scenes (submenu) ........................... 95

Move ....................................................... 96

Play ......................................................... 92

Select ...................................................... 92

Select scenes (submenu) ........................... 95

Title ......................................................... 97

Portrait (Programme AE) .................................... 56

Power Save ...................................................... 33

Power switch .................................................... 30

Program .......................................................... 88

Play ......................................................... 89

Select ...................................................... 88

Title ......................................................... 89

Programme AE ................................................. 56

Protect Disc ..................................................... 99

Tele-conversion lens .......................................... 51

Thumbnail ........................................................ 67

Title (play list) ................................................... 97

Title (programme) ............................................. 89

TV type ......................................................... 104

Update Control Info. ........................................ 100

VIDEO Mode .................................................... 60

FINE ....................................................... 60

STD ........................................................ 60

XTRA ...................................................... 60

Video selector .................................................. 62

White Bal. ........................................................ 57

White fade ....................................................... 81

Wide conversion lens ......................................... 51

Wipe fade ........................................................ 81

Quality (Card) ................................................... 63

Quick Menu ...................................................... 48

QUICK MENU button ......................................... 48

XTRA (VIDEO Mode) ........................................ 60

Zoom lever ........................................... 50, 52, 68

Record button ................................................... 40

Recording indicator ........................................... 34

Remote control ................................................. 20

Repeat Play ................................................... 103

Reset

settings .................................................... 34

system ................................................... 145

RESET button ................................................ 145

+RW ............................................................... 23

Sand & Snow (Programme AE) ........................... 56

Scene ............................................................. 67

Combine .................................................. 80

Delete ..................................................... 78

Detail ....................................................... 87

Divide ...................................................... 79

Fade ........................................................ 81

Move ................................................. 80, 96

Select ...................................................... 86

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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

• Hitachi, 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

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obtain the right of use for each computer from Pixela Corporation.

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Tel: +61-2-9888-4100

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