Hitachi DZ HS803A User Manual

Instruction Manual

(English)

DZ-HS903A

DZ-HS803A

Introduction

HDD/DVD/Cards

Battery Pack

Let’s Get Started

Recording — Viewing

Various Recording

Techniques

DZ-HS903A

Dubbing on DVD

Editing

Viewing on the

Other Devices

Connecting to

Your PC

DZ-HS803A

Additional

Information

Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi Camcorder.

Please read this Instruction Manual to understand its proper use.

Before opening the CD-ROM included with this product, please read

p.182.

QUICK GUIDE

After reading the Instruction Manual, store it safely.

The Instruction Manual contains an illustration of the DZ-HS803A

on the cover page only.

This manual was printed

with soy based ink.

Printed on recycled paper

Printed in Japan OY-K (I)

QR74442 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2008

Important Information

For Your Safety

The power switch turns the camcorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the

camcorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off.

The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS

INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH

THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/

CHARGER (DZ-ACS3).

The camcorder and AC adapter/charger

have the following caution marks.

Identifications of caution marks

This symbol warns the user that

uninsulated voltage within the unit

may have sufficient magnitude to

cause electric shock. Therefore, it is

dangerous to make any kind of

contact with any inside part of this

unit.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol alerts the user that

important literature concerning the

operation and maintenance of this

unit has been included. Therefore, it

should be read carefully to avoid any

problems.

Precautions

WARNING: Many television programs and

films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances,

copy-right law may apply to private in-home

videotaping of copyrighted materials.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

This product contains a laser diode of

higher class than 1. To ensure continued

safety, do not remove any covers or attempt

to gain access to the inside of the product.

Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is

made by highly precise technology. More

than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels)

are effective, but some (less than 0.01%)

may appear as colored bright dots. This

does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel

stretches the limits of current technology.

Avoid using and storing the battery pack in

places subject to direct sunlight, high

temperatures, or near a flame source.

Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

manufacturer void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Microsoft , Windows , Windows XP and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation.

Intel and Pentium Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Intel Core™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation.

Macintosh is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines

Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

SD logo is a trademark.

Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names

belonging to each individual company.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided

plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12 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.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long

periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord 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.

15 Do not drip or splash liquids onto the camcorder or place the camcorder near objects filled with

liquid such as vases.

16 Use the equipment (AC adapter/Charger) near a power outlet with easy accessibility.

17 Do not cover the camcorder with a cloth while using nor use the camcorder in a ill-ventilated

space such as in a box or bookcase.

Table of Contents

Important Information ............................ 2

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY

Recording

Recording Movies .............................................. 40

Using the Quick Start function ..................... 41

Information Display During Recording........ 42

Recording Still Pictures...................................... 45

INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 4

Introduction

Viewing

This camcorder makes all of the following

Playback (Watching Your Recordings).............. 47

Playing back the last recorded scene ............ 47

Deleting the last recorded scene ................... 48

Choosing and playing back a scene .............. 48

Choosing and playing back multiple scenes . 49

Jumping to the designated scene................... 50

Adjusting speaker volume during movie

playback................................................... 52

Information Display During Playback.......... 52

Simple functions you can use during playback

or playback pause .................................... 54

Playing still pictures on a card automatically

(Slide Show) ........................................... 55

Capturing a still picture from a movie

possible! .......................................................... 8

Choosing a disc to suit your purpose .............. 9

How to Read this Instruction Manual................... 9

Before Using the Product

- Be sure to read this information - ............... 11

Checking Provided Accessories ......................... 13

Names of Parts.................................................... 14

How to Open and Use the LCD Monitor ........... 19

How to Change the LCD Brightness.................. 20

Let’s Get Started

Preparing ............................................................ 21

Setting up the battery pack............................ 21

Turning on the Power.................................... 22

Changing the display language ..................... 22

Setting the date and time............................... 23

Recording Movies to the HDD........................... 24

Recording Movies to a DVD.............................. 25

Recording Stills to an SD card ........................... 27

Playing Recorded Movies/Stills ......................... 28

Deleting Recorded Movies/Stills........................ 29

(PHOTO Capture).................................... 56

Playing back scenes repeatedly

(Repeat Play) ........................................... 56

Various Recording Techniques

How to Operate the Menu .................................. 57

Menu (While Recording).................................... 58

How to use the LCD setup and initial setup . 60

About the demonstration function ................ 61

Magnified Recording

(Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom) ................ 62

Recording at Close Range (Macro Recording) .. 63

Using the Separately-Sold Lenses to Increase the

Wide-Angle or Telephoto Effect .................. 63

Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus). 64

Adjusting the Brightness of the Image

Functions and Characteristics of

HDD/DVD/Cards

About HDD/DVD ......................................... 31

About cards ................................................... 33

Cautions for discs and cards.......................... 33

Inserting a DVD............................................ 34

When loading a new DVD-RW/+RW .......... 36

(Exposure)..................................................... 66

Compensating for Backlight

Battery Pack

CHARGE lamp status and charging time ..... 37

Recording time with a fully charged battery. 37

Connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet.... 38

Detaching the DC power cord/battery pack from

the camcorder .......................................... 38

Efficient Use of the Battery .......................... 39

(Backlight Compensation) ............................ 67

Selecting a Program AE Mode to Match the

Conditions (Program AE) ............................. 67

Adjusting the Color (White Balance)................. 68

Setting the white balance manually (Set)...... 70

Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) ...... 71

Reducing Wind Noise During Recording .......... 71

Restoring all the Recording Settings to Default

(Full Auto) .................................................... 72

Using the Flash .................................................. 72

Turning Off the Recording Indicator Beneath the

Lens.............................................................. 74

Changing the Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode)... 75

Recording Movies for Wide-Screen TVs (16:9) 75

Changing Still Picture Quality (Quality)........... 77

Inputting Audio and Video Signals From an

External Device (Input Source)

(DZ-HS903A)............................................... 78

Changing Capturing Still Picture Quality for

External Input (PHOTO Input)

(DZ-HS903A)............................................... 78

Using the Self-Timer ......................................... 79

Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit – Combine) 105

Adding Special Effects (Edit –Fade)............... 106

Skipping Scenes (Effect – Skip)..................... 107

Changing Thumbnail Image

(Effect – Thumbnail)................................. 108

Go To............................................................... 109

Copying still pictures on a DVD-RAM to the Card

(Copy)......................................................... 109

Locking Scenes on a Card (Lock) ................... 110

Displaying Information Using the Menu Screen

(Detail) ....................................................... 111

Formatting the HDD/DVD/CARD.................. 112

Protecting the HDD/DVD................................ 113

Checking the Remaining Recording Capacity on

the Medium (Capacity)............................... 114

Displaying Movies or Stills Independently

Dubbing on DVD

First Dubbing (“New”) ...................................... 82

Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the Same Day

(“Date”) ........................................................ 83

Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the HDD

(“All”)........................................................... 84

Dubbing Scenes Selected (“Select”).................. 85

Displaying only Dubbed or Not Dubbed Scenes

(Category)..................................................... 86

Clearing the dub marks on Thumbnails

(Category)................................................... 114

Viewing on the Other Devices

115

Connecting to Your TV for Viewing............... 115

Connecting to a TV .................................... 115

Viewing on your TV .................................. 116

Setting the on-screen display output On/Off

(OSD Output)........................................ 116

Playing back wide-mode images on a 4:3 TV

(TV Type) ............................................. 117

Viewing on Other Players/Recorders .............. 118

About DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R Discs and

Finalization................................................. 118

About +RW Discs and Finalization................. 118

About DVD-RW (VR Mode) Discs and

Finalization................................................. 119

Playing back a DVD-RAM Disc on a DVD Player/

Recorder ..................................................... 119

Notes on Finalization....................................... 119

Finalizing a Disc.............................................. 120

Unfinalizing a Disc.......................................... 121

(MARK OFF)............................................... 86

Editing

Menu Items for the Disc Navigation ................. 88

Menu flows for the disc navigation.............. 90

Choosing Scenes by Program............................ 92

Switching to the display arranged by program

(Program)................................................ 92

Playing back a program (Play)..................... 93

Renaming the title of a program (Title)........ 93

Playlist ............................................................... 95

What is “Playlist”? ....................................... 95

Creating a new Playlist (Create Playlist)...... 96

Displaying a desired Playlist (Playlist) ........ 97

Playing back a Playlist (Play)....................... 97

Adding scenes to a Playlist (Edit) ................ 98

Deleting scenes from Playlist (Edit)............. 99

Adding scenes using the Submenu for Editing

(Edit) ....................................................... 99

Deleting scenes using the Submenu for Editing

(Edit) ..................................................... 100

Selecting scenes using the Submenu for Editing

(Edit) ..................................................... 100

Arranging the order of scenes in the Playlist

(Edit) ..................................................... 101

Renaming the title of a Playlist (Title)....... 101

Deleting a Playlist (Delete) ........................ 102

Dubbing With Another Audio/Video

(A/V) Device

122

Dubbing from another A/V device

(DZ-HS903A) ....................................... 122

Dubbing from the camcorder to another A/V

device.................................................... 124

Deleting Scenes (Edit – Delete)....................... 102

Dividing a Movie (Edit – Divide).................... 103

Connecting to Your PC

125

Software installation ................................... 128

Preparation before importing images.......... 130

Connecting the camcorder to your PC using the

provided USB cable............................... 130

How to remove/replace a DVD or remove a card

during the connection ............................ 132

Using a PC’s DVD drive to read a DVD

recorded on the camcorder .................... 133

Before terminating PC connection (removing

the USB cable) and changing the power

switch setting ......................................... 134

How to Use the Software.................................. 135

Uninstalling the software ............................ 145

Precautions When Connecting to a PC............. 145

Contact Information ......................................... 146

Additional Information

147

Optional Accessories........................................ 147

Attaching the Shoulder Strap (Commercially

Available).................................................... 147

Error Messages................................................. 148

Troubleshooting................................................ 157

Cautions on Use of this Product

- Be sure to read this information - ............. 167

System Reset .................................................... 172

Major Specifications......................................... 173

Glossary............................................................ 178

Index................................................................. 179

Be sure to read the following before opening the

package of CD-ROM .................................. 182

To Order in the United States........................... 183

Introduction

This camcorder makes all of the following

possible!

Record movies and stills with this one device!

Stills

Movies

Various media

HDD

DVD

SD card

After recording

View on large screen by hooking up the camcorder to a TV!

View on the TV

AV Cable

S Cable

View on the

LCD monitor

After Watching

Store the recordings! Create a gift disc! Select a disc easily!

Dubbing Menu

New

Date

All

Select

Dubbing the scene which

isn't dubbed in HDD.

ENTER

EXIT

DVD-RAM/

DVD-RW/

DVD-R

+RW

„ Choosing a disc to suit your purpose

Do you want to delete/edit images

using this camcorder?

Do you want to play the disc

on a DVD player/recorder?

Do you want to reuse the disc?

YES

One-time

Re-recordable

recording

DVD-RW

(VR mode)

DVD-RW

+RW

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

(VF mode)

Playable on devices that are

compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM

or 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode)

accordingly.

Playable on most other DVD

players/recorders once they are

finalized after recording.

* For details, refer to the standards

stated in "Recording format" (p.174).

* For details, refer to the standards

stated in "Recording format" (p.174).

How to Read this Instruction Manual

This Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-HS903A and DZ-HS803A

models. The following table shows the differences between the two models.

DZ-HS903A

DZ-HS803A

Approx. 30 GB

Approx. 8 GB

HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Capacity

Maximum movie recording time

External input function

Approx. 11 hours

(FINE mode)

Approx. 3 hours

(FINE mode)

Equipped

Not equipped

About operations using the cursor

Use the cursor d/c/f/eto select the items that appear on the LCD

screen. This manual indicates the cursor operations using the symbol

For details on how to operate the cursor, see "How to Operate the Menu" (p.57).

About media descriptions

The camcorder functions available vary depending on the media (HDD/DVD/

Card) used. Refer to the icon headings shown below to determine whether the

function explained complies with the media in use.

-RW (VR)

-RW (VF)

CARD

HDD

+RW

Collective

term

Icon

Media

HDD

Built-in hard disk drive (HDD)

DVD-RAM

DVD-RW (VR mode)

DVD-RW (VF (Video) mode)

DVD-R

DVD

Card

+RW

SD memory card

miniSD memory card (exclusive adapter required)

microSD memory card (exclusive adapter required)

ARD

Displays in the Instruction Manual

The display messages are omitted in this manual. Please use the LCD display of

your camcorder to check the messages.

Before Using the Product

- Be sure to read this information -

Conduct test recording.

• Before recording important shots, always conduct test recording to confirm that images

are normally recorded.

Recording surface

• Single-sided disc: unlabeled side.

• Double-sided disc: both sides.

Double-sided disc

Single-sided disc

Labeled side

Recording side

How to hold a disc

For correct recording

• Do not touch the recording surface of a disc.

• Check that a disc recording surface is not dirty or

scratched.

• If the recording surface is dirty, wipe it clean using a

soft cloth.

Caution on disc loading

Use a soft cloth and gently

wipe the disc surface from

the inner to the outer region.

• Never touch the pickup.

Caution on vibrations and impacts

• While the ACCESS/PC indicator (p.14) is lit, do not

subject the camcorder to strong vibrations or impacts.

Caution should be particularly observed while the indicator

remains lit for a while after the end of recording.

About DVD

• We recommend using Hitachi Maxell brand discs. The

compatibility of the discs with this camcorder is

confirmed.

pickup

• If there is concern that the camcorder may be subjected to large vibrations or impact

during transport, remove the DVD and protect the camcorder using soft protective

materials.

Using DVD with other equipment

• We cannot guarantee that playback is possible on all types of recorders/players.

• Playback may not be possible depending on the model of the playback device or

recording status of the disc.

• When a DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded with this camcorder is used on another device,

always finalize the disc (p.120) using the camcorder in advance.

Hitachi will not compensate for recorded images.

• 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

camcorder, 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 camcorder, disc, card, etc.,

the recorded contents may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensation for

damage due to loss of recorded contents.

• In the event that your camcorder is sent for repair, whether repair is successful or not,

recorded content may be lost. Hitachi cannot be held responsible for any lost data.

• Be aware that recording is restricted for some demonstrations, performances and

exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.

Checking Provided Accessories

Make sure the following accessories are included in the package.

Battery pack (DZ-BP14S)

Portable powersupply foryour

new Hitachi Camcorder. Be

sure to fully charge the battery

before use.

AC adapter/charger

(DZ-ACS3)

Use to power the camcorder

from an AC power outlet, and

to charge the battery.

DC power cord

To power the camcorder from

an AC outlet, use this cord to

connect the AC adapter/

charger to the camcorder.

Remote control

(DZ-RM4W)

Use to control the camcorder

from a distance.

Lithium battery (CR2032)

To power the remote control.

Power cable

Connects the AC adapter/

charger to the AC outlet.

WARNING

Keep this battery away from

children. If swallowed, consult

a physician immediately for

emergency treatment.

AV/S cable

Lens cap and lens cap

string

Attach the lens cap when not

recording, to protect the lens.

Software CD-ROM and

USB cable

Install the software on the CD-

ROM onto your PC, then

connect the camcorder to the

PC using the USB cable.

Use this cable to view images

from the camcorder on a TV.

The DZ-HS903A can input

audio and video signals from

external AV devices using this

cable. (However, note that the

S-Video connector is for

output signals only.)

The DZ-HS803A has no

external input function.

Names of Parts

Power switch side

Lock switch (p.22)

QUICK START button (p.41)

ACCESS/PC indicator (p.11)

PHOTO/SELECT button

(p.27, 47)

DISC EJECT switch (p.25)

Disc compartment (p.25)

Battery platform (p.21)

Battery eject switch (PUSH)

(p.38)

When the power switch is set to

“HDD”, set the LOCK switch to the

upper position to prevent

accidentally moving the power

switch to “DVD”.

When the power switch is set to

“DVD”, the LOCK switch cannot

be moved.

Power switch (p.22)

Hand strap (p.18)

Record button (p.25)

LCD monitor side (when the LCD monitor is opened

90°), and bottom

Bottom

DISPLAY button

(p.42, 48-49, 52)

(Disc Navigation) button

(p.28)

CARD ACCESS indicator

Tripod receptacle

Used to attach the camcorder to a

tripod.

MENU button (p.23)

DUBBING button (p.82)

C(stop/exit) button (p.47)

f/e/d/c(cursor)/

A(confirmation) buttons

Used to choose scenes (movies and

stills), select menu items and

confirm, play/pause, or manually

adjust exposure/focus.

Card slot (p.27)

QUICK MENU button (p.57)

Used to display only basic menu

items

LCD BRIGHTNESS button

(p.20)

Speaker

RESET button (p.172)

FULL AUTO button (p.72)

BLC button (p.67)

Lens side

Inside the

cover

USB terminal (p.131)

A/V terminal (p.115)

Stereo microphone

Do not block the microphone with

your hand during recording.

Remote control receiver

Recording indicator (p.40)

LCD monitor (color wide-screen)

Light receiving sensor

Used to control flash amount.

Do not block the light receiving

sensor with your hand when

recording still pictures.

Flash (p.72)

Optical 10x zoom lens (p.62)

Zoom lever/volume (p.52, 62, 64)

Remote control

REC

PHOTO

DISPLAY

ZOOM

DIGITAL

ZOOM

SELECT

DELETE

DISC

NAVIGATION

DISPLAY button (p.42)

ZOOM T button (p.62)

PHOTO button (p.27)

REC button (p.24)

DIGITAL ZOOM button (p.62)

ZOOM W button (p.62)

f(reverse skip) button (p.54)

c(forward search) button

(p.54)

Confirmation button (p.28)

C(stop/cancel) button (p.47)

e(forward skip) button (p.54)

MENU button (p.23)

SELECT button (p.47)

d(reverse search) button (p.54)

DELETE button (p.102)

DISC NAVIGATION button

(p.28)

* Functions the same as

Inserting the provided lithium battery into the

remote control

While inserting a thin

tipped instrument

(paperclip, etc.) into the

hole marked PUSH,

swing the battery holder

arm out.

Insert the lithium

battery with the

positive (+) terminal

facing down.

Slide the cover to

close it.

Battery holder

* For instructions on handling batteries, see p.18.

Warning

BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. DO NOT

RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE, OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

Note

Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba

CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Use of another battery may present a risk of

fire or explosion.

Adjusting the hand strap

Fasten the hand strap according to the procedure in the diagram.

Flip the cover.

Flip the belt.

Replace the belt.

Replace the cover.

Attaching the lens cap

Tie the lens cap to the hand strap using the string (all supplied).

Pass the small loop end of the string through the lens cap

eyelet and knot.

small loop

Tie the strap to the the hand strap.

Attach the lens cap to the lens.

Notes

• To protect the lens, attach the lens cap to the lens when you are not using

the camcorder.

• Wipe the lens using a soft dry cloth if the lens gets dirty.

How to Open and Use the LCD Monitor

You can use the LCD monitor as follows.

Recording high

places above your

line of sight

To record yourself

(p.20)

Basic posture

Hold the camcorder with

both hands and tuck your

elbows to your chest or

sides, and move the

camcorder at a gentle pace.

This will allow you to

record effectively without

blurring.

Effortlessly record

small children or pets

at their line of sight

When playing back, etc.

• If the LCD monitor is hard to see while recording in bright outdoor conditions,

adjust the LCD brightness (p.20).

About the LCD monitor display when recording

yourself (the lens and LCD monitor are facing you)

• The LCD monitor displays a mirror image of the subject.

• The remaining battery charge indicator will only appear when battery power is

almost gone. The battery charge indicator flashes red in this case.

• A warning message will not be displayed (p.148). You can confirm the

warning message by rotating the LCD monitor 180° back to its normal

orientation.

How to Change the LCD Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor when it is too dark or too bright

to see the image on display.

The brightness changes every time you press LCD BRIGHTNESS. There are

three settings available.

At time of purchase of this camcorder, the brightness is set to the brightest.

The LCD brightness setting is retained in memory even when the power is turned

off. However, if the camcorder is turned on while being powered from an AC

power outlet, the LCD brightness setting will be reset to the brightest.

Let’s Get Started

Preparing

„ Setting up the battery pack

Connect the power cable to the AC adapter/charger.

Plug in the power cable to a wall outlet.

Attach the battery pack to the AC adapter/charger.

Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

CHARGE indicator

If the CHARGE indicator does not light,

check that the connections (

are firmly connected.

)

Note

Charging will not occur if the DC power

cord is connected.

Terminal at

bottom

z Charge status of the battery pack

The CHARGE indicator of the AC adapter/charger allows you to check on the

charge status of the battery pack.

Charge Status

During charge

CHARGE indicator

lit

* For details on charging time,

see p.37.

Charge complete

Unlit

Notes

• Charge battery pack in temperatures above +50ºF (10ºC) and below +86ºF

(30ºC).

• Use only the AC adapter/charger which accompanied your camcorder or

direct replacement as listed in this manual.

„ Turning on the Power

1 Turn on the power.

Press and hold the gray button, and turn the power switch to “HDD”, “DVD”, or “SD”.

* You do not need press the gray button

when you turn off the switch or switch

between “HDD” and “DVD”.

2 Open the LCD monitor.

„ Changing the display language

You can change the language used on screens and menus as follows.

A (Confirmation button)

Press MENU, then select “Initial Setup” by pressing f/e.

Then press c(or the confirmation button).

Select “Language” by pressing f/e, then press c(or the confirmation

button).

I n i

i a l S e t u p

Be e p

P o w e r S a v e

R e c o r d LED

L an gu age

Demo Mode

Reset

O f f

En g l

Au t o

s h

ENTER

RETURN

Choose the desired language by pressing d/c, then press the confirmation

button.

„ Setting the date and time

Press MENU, then select “Date Setup” by pressing f/e.

Then press cto select “Date Set” and press cagain.

Select each item by pressing d/cand

set the correct value by pressing f/e.

• Repeat this step until year, month,

date, hour, minute, and AM/PM are

correctly set.

Press the confirmation button.

The confirmation screen appears.

Press dto select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button to confirm.

• If you select “NO” and press e, the

screen returns to step

Recording Movies to the HDD

1 Turn the power switch to “HDD”.

* You can change the movie recording quality (p.75).

2 Press the record button.

Recording begins.

To pause recording, press the record button again.

Recording Movies to a DVD

1 Insert a DVD.

When handling a disc:

Do not touch the recording surface

of a disc (p.11).

Attach the charged battery pack.

Place the recording surface of the DVD face

down. (For a single-sided disc, the side

opposite the label is the recording surface.)

2 Turn the power switch to “DVD”.

Hint

If the format confirmation screen appears after loading a new DVD-RW/+RW,

format the disc as guided through the LCD screens (p.36). Formatting is not

necessary when recording on a DVD-RAM/DVD-R.

3 Press the record button.

Recording begins.

To pause recording, press the record button again.

Recording Stills to an SD card

1 Insert an SD card.

For usable card types, see p.33.

Pay attention to the orientation of the card.

Face up the label side.

2 Turn the power switch to “SD”.

3 Press PHOTO/SELECT.

Press PHOTO/SELECT halfway down so that a subject in the center of the

screen is focused.

Fully press PHOTO/SELECT to record.

Single press of the PHOTO/SELECT button of the remote control enables

focusing and recording at the same time.

Playing Recorded Movies/Stills

1 Press

2 Choose a scene (movie/still), then press the

confirmation button.

Al l Pr og r a

001 / 014

PLAY

PHOTO

SELECT

See p.115 for the instructions on viewing the recordings on your TV screen.

Deleting Recorded Movies/Stills

3, 4

1 Press

2 Select a scene you want to delete, then press MENU.

Al l Pr og r a

001 / 014

PLAY

PHOTO

SELECT

3 Select “Scene” “Edit” “Delete”, and then press

the confirmation button.

4 Select “YES”, then press the confirmation button.

The selected scene is deleted.

Scenes on DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW discs cannot be deleted.

On +RW, you can delete only the last recorded scene (p.48).

Functions and Characteristics of HDD/DVD/Cards

The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) and available

functions that can be used with this camcorder.

Function

Media

Built-in DVD-

DVD-RW

(VR mode)

DVD-RW

(VF mode)

card

●: Functions available

—: Not available

DVD-R

+RW

HDD

RAM

Recording movies (p.40)

Recording stills (p.45)

●

—

●

Deleting recordings

(p.102)

●

—

●

—

Editing recordings (p.87)

—

Playing on other DVD

players/recorders (p.118)

*2 *3

—

●

Initializing and reusing

(p.112)

●

—

●

Making additional

recordings after a disc is

finalized (p.121)

●

Copying recordings onto

a PC (p.125)

*6 *7

●

Making DVD video discs

using a PC

*6 *8

*6 *9

—

●

—

^*1 Only the last recorded scene can be deleted (p.48).

^*2 Not playable on some devices.

Playback is possible using a device which complies with the medium type.

^*3 Must be finalized. Not playable on some devices.

^*4 As finalizing is unnecessary (cannot be performed), additional recordings are possible at any time.

^*5 To make additional recordings, the finalized disc must be unfinalized.

^*6 The provided software is used.

^*7 Finalize the disc to edit on a PC.

^*8 A DVD-VR disc can be created.

^*9 A DVD video disc can be created.

„ About HDD/DVD

Usable discs and their logos

Function

Allows extensive movie recordings.

DZ-HS903A: approx. 11 hours in FINE mode

DZ-HS803A: approx. 3 hours in FINE mode

Allows editing and deleting scenes.

HDD

Allows editing and deleting scenes.

DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)

Allows editing and deleting scenes using the

camcorder in VR mode.

DVD-RW 2x Ver. 1.1 (8 cm)

Does not allow editing or deleting scenes using the

camcorder in VF mode, but provides higher

compatibility with other DVD players.

Provides compatibility with most DVD players.

Does not allow editing and deleting scenes.

DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0

(8 cm)

Provides high compatibility with other DVD players

and does not need to be finalized.

Scenes can be deleted immediately after being

recorded.

+RW Ver. 1.2 (8 cm)

* The versions in the above chart refer to physical standard versions of discs.

Notes

• Hitachi Maxell single sided discs (HG type) have been confirmed to be

compatible with this camcorder and are recommended. Take care not to

dirty (including fingerprints) or scratch the surface of the discs when

handling.

When using a double-sided disc, take great care with handling it. Using

non-Hitachi Maxell discs may not allow the camcorder to deliver optimum

performance.

• DVD housed in a square cartridge/caddy case or a round DVD holder

cannot be used as is. The DVD must be removed from its case/holder

before it can be used.

Note on DVD-R

This camcorder writes control data to a disc in order to automatically make

recording adjustments when first recording after:

• a disc is inserted, and

• the power is turned on while the disc is in the camcorder.

If there is not enough space on the control area of a disc, recording may not

be possible even if the data space for recording movies is not full. To prevent

this, avoid performing operations described above more than 99 times per

disc.

Unusable Discs

Dual layer DVD discs, Blu-ray disc, +R, and HD-DVD.

„ About cards

zCard Handling

• Do not use cards other than those specified.

• Be sure to perform trial recording before recording important

images.

• Do not touch the card terminal or allow it to touch metal.

• Do not paste anything other than the designated label in the label

area.

• Do not subject cards to impact, bending, or dropping.

• Do not disassemble or modify a card.

• Do not expose cards to water.

Terminal

• Do not use or store cards in the following places:

− Where the temperature is high, such as in a vehicle in the sun or near a heater

− Where humidity is high, or in a dusty place

• When the erasure prevention

switch is locked, recording,

deletion, and editing are not

allowed. Only playback is

possible.

Erasure prevention

switch

Locked status

Notes

• Only 1 GB or less capacity SD memory cards can be used.

(2GB SD memory cards cannot be used with this camcorder.)

• When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card and micro SD

memory card can be used in the same way as an SD memory card. No

SDHC card or multimedia card can be used.

„ Cautions for discs and cards

To prevent data loss or damage:

• Do not remove the battery and card while reading or writing data.

• Do not use the camcorder in a place subject to static electricity or electrical noise.

• Do not leave a disc unused in the camcorder for an extended period of long time.

„ Inserting a DVD

Attach the charged battery pack to

the camcorder or connect the

camcorder to a wall outlet.

Turn the power switch to “OFF”.

Then, press down the DISC

EJECT switch until the ACCESS/

PC indicator lights, then release.

After several seconds, the lid pops

open. Open it fully with your hand.

Place the recording surface of the DVD

face down, then push down on the

center of the DVD until it clicks into

place.

• For single-sided discs, the side

opposite the label is the

recording surface.

• To record on the other side for

double-sided discs, remove the

disc (p.35), flip it over, and

reload it.

Close the lid.

The ACCESS/PC indicator flashes. During this process, do not remove the

power source, shake, or subject the camcorder to impacts.

When a new DVD-RW or +RW is inserted, see p.36.

Removing the disc

Pressing slightly on the center hub with

a finger, grip the edge of the disc by

your thumb and lift the disc out as

shown.

Notes

• The disc mechanism will be very hot immediately after use. Do not touch

the metallic areas.

• Do not peer into the pickup. Doing so may cause

damage to your eyesight.

• To prevent malfunction, never do any of the

following:

– touch the pickup

– insert a disc that is not compatible with the

camcorder (p.31, 32)

Pickup

– close the lid before setting the disc securely into

place

• The power automatically turns off if the lid is left open for approx. three

minutes.

• The lid will not open if the camcorder is not connected to a power source.

„ When loading a new DVD-RW/+RW

The disc must be formatted before it can be used for recording. When the disc is

loaded, the format confirmation screen will appear in the LCD monitor. Format

the disc according to the procedure below.

Open the LCD monitor.

d/c

Note

Be careful that the power is not

accidentally cut off during formatting.

Otherwise, the disc will become unusable.

A(confirmation button)

Select “YES” by pressing d, then press the confirmation button.

When using a DVD-RW

Format DVD

Proceed to step

DVD is not formatted.

Format the DVD now?

When using a +RW

Formatting will start. Skip step

YES

ENTER

(When using a DVD-RW)

The recording format selection screen appears.

Select “VR Mode” or “VF Mode” by pressing d

c, then press the

confirmation button.

VR Mode

Format DVD

After recording, you can perform

various editing functions such as

choosing and deleting scenes.

You can play back the disc in a device

which supports 8 cm DVD-RW (VR

Mode) after finalizing the disc.

DVD Format.

Select record format.

VR Mode

ENTER

VF Mode

VF Mode (Video mode)

Although editing cannot be done on the

camcorder, you can play back the disc

on other DVD devices after finalizing

the disc.

Battery Pack

„ CHARGE lamp status and charging time

Lights

Charging

Approx. charging time

(at approx. 77°F (25°C))

DZ-BP14S (provided)

DZ-BP14SW (separately sold)

DZ-BP21SW (separately sold)

Charge

165 mins

235 mins

Goes out

Blinks

Complete

See "Troubleshooting" (p.157).

„ Recording time with a fully charged battery

Use the following table to estimate continuous recording times (minutes) using a

fully charged battery pack.

Continuous recording

Normal use*

(with max LCD brightness) (with max LCD brightness)

Battery

type

Video mode XTRA/FINE

STD

XTRA/FINE

STD

Recording

HDD DVD HDD DVD HDD DVD HDD DVD

media

DZ-BP14S (provided)

DZ-BP14SW

110

165

110

165

105

155

(separately sold)

DZ-BP21SW

(separately sold)

140

* Recordable time when zoom, focus, and switch changes are operated.

Notes

• In low temperature environments, recording time will be shortened.

• The times indicated in the table are estimates, and will change depending

on actual recording conditions.

„ Connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet

Connect to the AC adapter/charger.

Power cable

To wall outlet

Connect to the

camcorder.

Connect to the AC adapter/

charger.

DC power cord

Notes

• The battery pack will not be charged while the DC power cord is connected

to the AC adapter/charger even if the battery pack is attached to the AC

adapter/charger.

• 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.

AC 200-240V

AC Plug Adapter (not provided)

„ Detaching the DC power cord/battery pack from

the camcorder

Always turn the power off before disconnecting

the power supply.

While pressing and holding PUSH, slide the

DC connector or battery pack upward, then

remove it.

• Be careful not to drop the battery pack

while detaching it.

„ Efficient Use of the Battery

• The battery will slightly discharge even if it is detached from the camcorder.

•

If the battery is left attached to the camcorder, it will consume a slight amount

of power. Therefore, it is recommended that you charge the battery a day

before using the camcorder.

When you intend not to use the camcorder for an extended period

of time

It is recommended that you fully charge the battery at least once every six months, attach

it to the camcorder, turn it on and fully deplete the battery charge, then remove the

battery and store it in a cool place.

Battery life

The battery life varies greatly depending on the ambient environment and how

often the camcorder is used. If the usable time of the camcorder with a fully

charged battery is noticeably short, the battery should be replaced. Purchase a

new one.

Power Save function

To save power, do not leave the camcorder in record pause mode for too long.

Even during record pause, battery power is consumed at about the same level as

during recording.

By turning the power save function On, the camcorder will automatically turn off

if left idle for approximately five minutes in record pause mode. For power save

function, see "How to use the LCD setup and initial setup" (p.60).

Recording

HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF)

+RW

Recording Movies

You can choose either HDD or DVD to record movies.

1 Turn the power switch to “HDD” or “DVD”.

2 Open the LCD monitor.

Press and hold the lock

button, and turn the power

switch.

Elapsed recording time

3 Press the record button.

(hrs : mins : secs)

• “m“(record pause) in the LCD monitor will

Remaining space on

HDD/DVD/Card

change to “n” and recording will begin.

• The recording indicator beneath the lens will

also light up red.

m/n

• To pause recording, press the record button

again. The elapsed recording time will reset to

“0:00:00”.

10:00 AM

12/ 1/2008

• To resume recording, press the record button

again.

Remaining

battery level

Current time

„ Using the Quick Start

function

If you press QUICK START, the

Just press

QUICK START.

camcorder enters sleep mode and will

keep battery consumption to a minimum

(approx. half of the power consumed

during recording) and you can restore record pause mode quickly (about one

second) by pressing QUICK START again.

During sleep mode, the QUICK START button lights blue.

Hints

• For details on screen displays during recording, see p.42.

• You can change the movie recording quality (p.75).

• If you cannot record movies, the camcorder does not operate, or it takes too

long for recording to start, see “Troubleshooting” (p.157).

• About Sleep Mode

– You can also return to record pause mode from sleep mode by pressing

the record button (press again to start recording) or changing the media.

– When you return to record pause mode from sleep mode, the zoom

position (approx. 1.5×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight

compensation will return to their default settings (p.62, 64–67).

– Regardless of the power save setting (p.60), the camcorder power will

automatically turn off if standby in sleep mode continues for approx. 30

minutes. In this case, first turn the power switch to “OFF”, then turn it to

“HDD”/“DVD”.

Notes

• The ACCESS/PC indicator is flashing for a while even after you finish

recording. While the ACCESS/PC indicator is flashing, do not turn off the

power or shake the camcorder. Doing so may cause an error in the recorded

data and you may not be able to play back the data (p.170).

• The minimum recording time for movies is about three seconds (even if you

press the record button before three recording seconds have elapsed).

• It may not be possible to deactivate the protection on a DVD which was

protected using another device. In this case, use that same device to

deactivate the protection.

„ Information Display During Recording

Switching the display mode

Various information will appear in the LCD monitor during recording.

You can choose simple display or detailed (all information) display by pressing

DISPLAY repeatedly.

On-Screen Information

See the next page for details.

Backlight

Compensation

16:9 mode

Program AE

EIS (Electronic

Image Stabilizer)

White Balance

Microphone filter

Flash

Self-timer

External Input

(DZ-HS903A)

Current medium/

input mode

L IN

REC

Recording status

0 : 0 0 : 0 0

Zoom

Movie recording time

1 0 REM

REM

FULL AUTO

HDD ACCESS

3 0 MIN

1 4 Scene

Remaining space on

HDD/DVD/Card

Exposure

VOLUME

Remaining number of

recordable scenes

(DZ-HS903A)

Manual Focus

8 : 0 0 AM

1 2 / 1 / 2 0 0 8

FINE

Remaining battery

level

Warnings/Messages

Current time/date

HDD/DVD/Card

type

FULL AUTO

indicator (p.72)

Movie recording

quality

Volume

The above display is for explanation and different from the actual display.

Current medium/input mode (p.24, 25, 27)

Microphone filter (p.71)

(when using HDD/DVD)

“Input Source” is “CAMERA”

and in movie recording mode

(HDD/DVD)

No icon

Off

“Input Source” is “CAMERA”

and in still recording mode

(Card)

Flash (p.72) (when using Card)

No icon

Auto

“Input Source” is “LINE” and

“PHOTO input” mode (still

capture quality for a movie from

a connected external device) is

“Field”. (LINE) (DZ-HS903A)

Flash On

Flash Off

Self-timer (p.79) (when using Card)

No icon

Off

“Input Source” is “LINE” and

“PHOTO input” mode is

“Frame”. (LINE)

(Ten-second countdown)

(DZ-HS903A)

External Input (p.78) (DZ-HS903A)

L IN AV input

Recording status

16:9 mode (p.75) (when using HDD/DVD)

No icon

Off

REC

Recording

Program AE (p.67)

Record pause (lit green)

Focus is locked (lit purple when

using card (recording sills))

No icon

Auto

Sports

No icon

Portrait

Zoom (p.62)

Spotlight

Sand & Snow

Low Light

(Digital Zoom: Off)

(Digital Zoom: 40x)

Backlight Compensation (p.67)

(Digital Zoom: 240x) (when using HDD/DVD)

No icon

Off

Exposure (p.66)

Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) (p.71)

(when using HDD/DVD)

No gauge

Auto

: Manual

No icon

Off

White Balance (p.68)

No icon

Auto

Set

Outdoor

Indoor1

Indoor2

Manual Focus (p.64)

ECO

High quantity (lower quality)

No gauge

Auto

Remaining space on HDD/DVD/Card

Manual

REM XX MIN

Remaining recordable time during movie

recording (HDD/DVD)

Current medium and its status (p.30)

(HDD/DVD/Card)

REM XX

HDD

Number of remaining recordable still images

during stills recording (Card)

Protected HDD

Remaining number of recordable scenes

(when using HDD) (DZ-HS903A)

DVD-RAM

Protected DVD-RAM

DVD-RW (VR mode/VF mode)

Protected DVD-RW (VR mode)

Finalized DVD-RW (VR mode)

REM XX Scene

Will appear when the remaining number of

recordable scenes (999 scenes max. ) is 50 or

less. If the number is down to 10 or less, the

display will be in purple.

Remaining battery level (p.37)

Protected Finalized DVD-RW

(VR mode)

Finalized DVD-RW (VF mode)

DVD-R

Full

Almost empty

Volume

Finalized DVD-R

(finalized using this camcorder)

Appears here when “Input Source” is set to

“LINE” (DZ-HS903A).

During playback, this indicator appears in a

different position of the LCD screen (p.52).

DVD-R finalized using a device

other than the DZ-HS903A/

DZ-HS803A.

Or DVD-R recorded using a

HITACHI camcorder marketed

before the DZ-HS903A/

DZ-HS803A

*1 No icon appears when:

• no disc or card is inserted.

• a disc not formatted is loaded.

• the HDD is protected or a protected disc

or locked card is loaded.

+RW

• the HDD, disc, or card has no remaining

space.

*2 No icon appears when:

Finalized +RW

SD memory card

Locked SD memory card

• no disc or card is inserted.

• an unusable disc or card is inserted.

*3 No remaining time or number will be

displayed when a protected disc or locked

card, or a finalized DVD-RW (VF mode)/

DVD-R/+RW disc is inserted.

No icon

Movie recording quality (p.75)

(when using HDD/DVD)

*4 Sometimes longer recording than indicated

is possible while recording in XTRA mode.

*5 The number of recordable stills is

approximate. Depending on the recording

conditions, the number may not decrease.

XTRA

FINE

STD

Best quality

High quality

Extended recording

*6 Combining scenes will not increase the

remaining number of recordable scenes.

Still recording quality (p.77)

(when using card)

FINE

High quality

NORM

Standard quality

CARD

Recording Still Pictures

Still pictures are recorded on an SD memory Card.

1 Turn the power switch to “SD”.

2 Open the LCD monitor.

Press and hold the lock button

to turn the power switch.

3 Press PHOTO/SELECT halfway down.

A subject in the center of the screen will be focused. When focus is locked, the

green “m” in the LCD monitor will turn purple.

4 Fully press PHOTO/SELECT.

The image will be recorded. After a few seconds, the image shot will be

displayed for about three seconds. You can shoot the next photo when “m”

changes back to green.

Hints

• For details on screen displays during recording, see p.42.

• If you want to compose a shot in which the subject is not centered, first

press PHOTO/SELECT halfway with the subject centered in the monitor.

Next, with the button pressed halfway, compose your shot and fully press

PHOTO/SELECT.

• If the camcorder has difficulty focusing, adjust the focus manually (p.64).

• Although it is possible to fully press PHOTO/SELECT in a single action

without pressing it halfway, the image may be out of focus.

• You can check the card capacity and number of remaining recordable

pictures (p.176).

• If you are unable to record still pictures, see “Troubleshooting” (p.157).

• About Sleep Mode

– You can also return to record pause mode from sleep mode by pressing

PHOTO/SELECT. To record, you need to press PHOTO/SELECT

again.

– When you return to pause mode from sleep mode, the zoom position

(approx. 1.5×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight compensation will

return to their default settings (p.62, 64–67).

– Regardless of the power save setting (p.60), the camcorder power will

automatically turn off if standby in sleep mode continues for

approximately 30 minutes. In this case, first turn the power switch to

“OFF”, then turn it to “SD”.

Notes

• After recording, do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger until

“m” lights green in the LCD monitor. Doing so may cause an error in the

recorded data and you may not be able to play back the data (p.170).

• Hold the camcorder with both hands and tuck your elbows to your chest or

sides for best recording results.

• When recording with digital zoom, use a tripod for best results.

• The recorded image may differ slightly from the image in the LCD monitor.

Viewing

Playback

(Watching Your Recordings)

Recorded movies and still pictures are referred to as “scenes”. For movies, a scene

is one continuous uninterrupted recording, and for still images, a scene is one still

picture.

Open the LCD monitor before starting playback (p.19).

f/e/d/c/A(confirmation)

PHOTO/SELECT

(Disc Navigation)

C(stop/exit)

HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF)

+RW CARD

„ Playing back the last recorded scene

You can play back the last recorded scene right away.

If the camcorder is not in record pause mode, set the camcorder to record pause mode

for the medium you want to play back (p.40, p.45).

Press the confirmation button.

The scene recorded last will play back.

When playing back a movie, playback is paused after the final frame and “

”

(playback pause icon at the final frame) appears. If this condition continues for more

than five minutes, the camcorder will automatically return to record pause mode. To

promptly return to record pause mode, press

HDD RAM -RW (VR)

+RW CARD

„ Deleting the last recorded scene

Play back the last recorded scene (p.47).

Press MENU.

Select “Edit”

“Delete Scene”, then press the confirmation button.

Select “YES” by pressing d, then press the

confirmation button.

Delete Scene

The scene will be deleted.

Delete scene?

YES NO

• To cancel deletion, select “NO” and

press the confirmation button or simply

press C.

ENTER

• After deleting or canceling deletion, the

camcorder will return to record pause

mode.

Hint

There is another playback method using the disc navigation screen (see

below). In this case, “Delete Scene” does not appear after pressing MENU.

HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF)

+RW CARD

„ Choosing and playing back a scene

Press

while the media you want to play back is in record pause mode.

The scenes thumbnails appear on the disc navigation screen.

Thumbnail

Current scene number/

Total number of scenes

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Currently

selected scene

Current page

position

Bar graph

Dub mark

Still image icon

Operation guide

Icon of HDD, DVD/

PLAY

PHOTO

SELECT

card type

*1 The icon displayed represents a photo recorded that uses another Hitachi DVD camcorder

that can record photos on a DVD-RAM disc. (This DVD camcorder cannot record photos

on a DVD-RAM disc.)

*2 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of the DVD camcorder.

Each press of DISPLAY switches the information of the currently selected scene as follows:

Date and time of recording, Movie quality (VIDEO mode)/Wide (16:9) mode/Movie length

(only HDD), Operation guide.

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

*4 When using a disc, the icon that corresponds to the type of disc being used will appear,

and “ ” will appear for a card.

Icons displayed in a thumbnail:

: Dub mark (p.80)

: Fade-in (p.106)

: Photo (p.27)

: Lock (p.110)

:Skip (p.107)

: Fade-out (p.106)

Choose a scene by pressing f/e(up/down, previous page/following page) and

d/c(left/right).

• Holding down the button will increase the scene selection speed. Use the

“Current scene number/Total number of scenes” display and the bar graph as

reference.

Press the confirmation button.

The chosen scene is played back.

Playback is paused at the final frame of the last scene, and “i” (playback pause

icon at the final frame) appears. When this condition continues for longer than

five minutes, the display will automatically return to the disc navigation screen.

• To promptly return to the disc navigation screen, press Cor

To return to record pause mode, press Cor again.

• If you press the confirmation button while “i” is displayed, playback starts

from the first scene.

HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF)

+RW CARD

„ Choosing and playing back multiple scenes

After step

of “Choosing and playing back a scene” (p.48), perform procedures

according to your purpose from the table below. When you have finished choosing

scenes, press the confirmation button to begin playing them back.

• You can utilize more than one method in the table below when choosing scenes.

• You can choose up to 999 scenes.

• The color of the frame(s) may change depending on your operations as follows:

– Yellow: indicates your current position (cursor frame)

– Red: indicates scenes already chosen

– Blue: indicates the range of consecutive scenes being selected

– 2-color frame: includes the meaning of both colors

Select a scene by pressing d/c/f/e,

then press PHOTO/SELECT.

Select multiple scenes

individually

Repeat this step to choose the next scene.

Press and hold PHOTO/SELECT until the

cursor frame becomes blue.

Using the current scene as

your starting point, select

multiple previous or

succeeding consecutive

scenes

Choose a final scene by pressing d/c/f/e,

then press the confirmation button to confirm the

setting.

Select all scenes from the

first scene to the current

scene. (Menu option:

Start– Current)

Press MENU, select “Scene” by pressing c,

then select “Select” by pressing f/e.

Press c or the confirmation button.

Select all scenes from the

current scene to the final

scene. (Menu option:

Current– End)

After choosing the desired option by pressing f/

e, press the confirmation button to confirm the

setting.

Select all scenes on the

media. (Menu option: All)

Cancel operations while

selecting the range (while a Press C.

blue frame is displayed)

Move the cursor frame (yellow) to a selected scene (red)

you want to cancel and press PHOTO/SELECT.

Cancel selected scenes

individually

Cancel all scenes selected

Press C.

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„ Jumping to the designated scene

Press MENU after step

scene is played back.

of “Choosing and playing back a scene” (p.48)—while a

The Menu appears.

Select “Go To” by pressing f/e, then press c.

Select “Top”, “End”, or “Specify” by pressing f/e, then press the confirmation

button to confirm.

Top: Goes to the beginning, then pauses playback.

End: Goes to the end, then pauses playback.

Specify: Goes to the specified point, then pauses playback. (See next page on

how to specify a point.)

Press the confirmation button.

z Specifying the point to jump

Press the confirmation button.

The camcorder will go to the

specified point and enter playback

pause mode.

• To start playback, press the

confirmation button again.

Select “Specify” in step

“Jumping to the designated scene”

(p.50), then press the confirmation

button.

The specify screen will appear.

Hints

Total recording time

of all selected scenes

• To cancel the “Go To” procedure

midway, press Cbefore going to

the specified point.

Position of currently

played back image

• With a card, the number of stills

will appear at the “Top”, “Current”,

“End”, and “Go To” indicators.

TOP

0 : 0 0 : 0 0

CURRENT

0 : 00 : 10

END

0 : 00: 45

Cursor

GO TO 0 : 00 : 10

TOP END ENTER

CANCEL

Cursor position

Select the desired point by time by

Note

The cursor position is a rough

estimate. The cursor may not move

at even intervals.

pressing

To select the beginning

To select the end

d/ conce:

To move the cursor one

minute back or forward

for HDD (ten seconds for

DVD, one still for card)

Press and hold d / c:

To move the cursor in ten

minutes increments for

HDD (one minute for

DVD, ten stills for card)

TOP

0 : 0 0 : 0 0

CURRENT

0 : 00 : 10

END

0 : 00: 45

GO TO 0 : 00 : 00

TOP END ENTER

CANCEL

(When the start of the

selected scene is selected)

Notes

• When you play a still image from a card, “Playback.” appears. If the image

file is very large (high resolution, etc.), it will take more time to display.

• The disc navigation screen automatically appears if:

– the HDD/DVD is protected.

– the SD memory card is locked.

– a finalized DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW is loaded.

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

other than this model is loaded.

• It may require more time to start playing back if many scenes are chosen.

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„ Adjusting speaker volume during movie playback

Decreases the volume

Increases the volume

„ Information Display During Playback

Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on the playback

image you are viewing.

The display mode switched in the following way each time you press DISPLAY.

No display

Playback information display

Recording date/time

When using

HDD/DVD

Recording mode

Scene No.

Repeat play*

006

00:00:16

Playback operation*

Counter

Program/Playlist List*

Current medium

(HDD/DVD)*

Program/Playlist No.*

When using

Card

Scene No.

File name

Slide Show*

100—0003

003

Playback operation*

Lock*

Recording mode

Program or

Playlist

“j” appears after the first still or the first

frame of the first movie is played when

playing reverse.

“i” appears after the last still or the last

frame of the last movie is played when

playing forward.

*2 Not displayed while playing All Scenes.

*3 See “Current medium and its status

(HDD/DVD/Card)” on p.44.

*4 Appears when set (see p.55, 56, 110).

*5 There are following playback operations:

F: Standard playback

b: Playback pause

c: Forward search playback

d: Reverse search playback

e: Forward skip playback

f: Reverse skip playback

g: Forward frame advance

h: Reverse frame back

: Forward slow playback

: Reverse slow playback

For instructions on how to operate,

see p.54.

„ Simple functions you

can use during

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(during playback pause)

The following functions will operate

during playback pause in the same

way as during playback. However, if

the button is released, playback will

return to playback pause.

playback or playback

pause

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(during playback)

• Skipping

• Continuous skipping

Functions

Pause

Press

The confirmation button

The following functions only operate

during playback pause.

Fast-

forward/

Reverse

c(Forward)/d

(Reverse) and hold

Functions

Press

Skip

Frame by

frame

e(Forward)/

f (Reverse)

forward/

backward

c(Forward)/

d (Reverse)

playback

(forward/

reverse)

• If you press fwithin a few

seconds from the beginning of a

scene, playback starts from the

beginning of the previous scene.

• If you press ewhile the last

scene is playing back, playback is

paused at the final frame of the last

scene.

• No sound will be heard.

• Frames are advanced in intervals

of approx. 0.03 seconds and

reversed in intervals of approx.

0.5 seconds.

Slow

c(Forward)/d

(Reverse) and hold

playback

(Forward/

Reverse)

e(Forward)/f

(Reverse) and hold

Continuous

skipping

• No sound will be heard.

• Slow playback advances in

intervals of approx. 0.03 seconds

and reverses in intervals of

approx. 0.5 seconds.

CARD

Notes

„ Playing still pictures

on a card

automatically

(Slide Show)

When you play back when the slide

show is On, still pictures are played

one after the other.

• If the temperature inside the

camcorder gets too high, the

camcorder may fail to function

normally. Turn off the power and

wait awhile before turning the

power back on.

• In slow playback, images with

fast-moving subjects may appear

blurred.

If the playback range of scenes has

been specified, the slide show plays

back this specified range of scenes.

Press MENU on the disc navigation

screen (p.48).

CARD

Still pictures

(during card playback)

Reminder: For still images, a “scene”

is one still image, a photograph.

Use the cursor buttons to select “Slide

Show”, then “Start”.

Press the confirmation button.

• Playback starts from the

beginning regardless of the

selected scene or cursor

position.

• The camcorder enters playback

pause after showing the last

picture.

Functions

Press

Playing

e/c(Forward)/

f/d (Reverse)

previous or

laterscenes

(stills)

Each time you press e/cor

f/d, the next or previous still is

shown. If you continue pressing,

stills are played back successively

until you release the button, or the

last/first scene is reached.

• To return to the disc navigation

screen, press C.

• For automatic playback for still

pictures, use the slide show

function.

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„ Playing back scenes

repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

„ Capturing a still

picture from a movie

(PHOTO Capture)

When this function is On, all scenes

will play back from the first scene to

the last scene repeatedly.

You can capture and record an image

displayed during movie playback as a

photo.

If a range of scenes (or just one scene)

is specified (p.49), playback of the

specified scenes will be repeated.

The number of photo pixels differs

depending on the mode as follows:

In 16:9 mode: 640 × 360 pixels

In 4:3 mode: 640 × 480 pixels

Press MENU on the disc navigation

screen (p.48).

Press PHOTO/SELECT or

MENU at the frame you want to

capture during movie playback or

playback pause.

Select “Others” by pressing f/

e, then press c.

Select “Repeat Play” by pressing

f/e, then press c.

• If youpress PHOTO/SELECT,

go to step

. If you press

MENU, proceed to the next

step.

Select “On” by pressing f/e,

then press the confirmation button to

confirm the setting.

Select “Edit” by pressing f/e,

then press c.

Press MENU to return to the disc

navigation screen.

If “PHOTO Capture” is not selected,

select it by pressing f/e, then

press the confirmation button.

Press the confirmation button to

begin playback.

• To quit playback, press C.

(“Repeat Play” remains “On”.)

Press dto select “YES”, then press

the confirmation button to confirm.

• “Repeat Play” will be set to

“Off” if:

– you repeat the steps and

select “Off” instead of “On”

in step

– turn off the power

– remove the DVD

• To cancel capturing, either press

the confirmation button while

“NO” is selected or press C.

• After capturing is complete or

canceled, the screen will return

to playback pause.

• Repeat playback will not

function when you play the last

scene when the camcorder is in

record pause mode.

Various Recording Techniques

How to Operate the Menu

Press MENU.

You can also use QUICK MENU to display

the Quick Menu screen which contains only

basic menu items.

Example:

Select “Camera Functions Setup”

“White Balance” a white balance mode

The title of the selected icon

on the left appears at the top.

Press right or down on the center

to move the cursor to the right.

P r og r a

h i t e Ba l .

E I S

D i g . Zoom

M IC . F i t e r

e r a Fun c t

ons Se t up

P r og r a

h i t e Ba l .

E I S

D i g . Zoom

M IC . F i t e r

e r a Fun c t

ons Se t up

Au t o

^AAu t o

4 0 x

O f f

Au t o

^AAu t o

4 0 x

O f f

ENTER

RETURN

ENTER

RETURN

Press up/down

to move the

cursor up or

down.

“Camera Functions Setup”

“White Bal.”

a white balance mode

Rec o r d F u n c t i o n s Se t up

V I DEO Mode

F I NE

1 6 : 9

I n p u t Sou r c e

OSD Ou t pu t

CAMERA

Current settings appear first.

After selecting one of the setup

items, its options appear.

ENTER

RETURN

Press the confirmation button to confirm, then

MENU to end.

* To quit without changing the setting,

press MENU before pressing the

confirmation button.

To cancel/exit and return to the

previous stage

These operations work

almost the same way.

To go back left in the Menu

Menu (While Recording)

Movie Menu

Menu items

(1st level)

Menu items

(2nd level)

Quick Common See

to movie

items

and stills

Program AE

p.67

p.68

p.71

p.62

p.71

p.75

Camera Functions Setup

White Balance

EIS

* Notdisplayed whileusing

the external input

function

Digital Zoom

MIC. Filter

VIDEO Mode

16:9

(DZ-HS903A)

Record Functions Setup

Input Source

(DZ-HS903A)

p.78

OSD Output

LCD Adjust

Date Set

p.116

p.60

p.23

p.61

p.60

p.74

p.22

p.61

p.60

LCD Setup

Date Setup

Date Mode

Beep

Power Save

Record LED

Language

Demo Mode

Reset

Initial Setup

Stills Menu

Menu items

(1st level)

Menu items

(2nd level)

Quick Common See

to movie

items

and stills

Program AE

p.67

p.68

p.62

p.72

p.77

Camera Functions Setup

White Balance

Digital Zoom

Flash

* Not displayed while using

the external input function

(DZ-HS903A)

Quality

Input Source

(DZ-HS903A)

p.78

Record Functions Setup

PHOTO Input

(DZ-HS903A)

Self Timer

OSD Output

LCD Adjust

Date Set

p.79

p.116

p.60

p.23

p.61

p.60

p.74

p.22

p.61

p.60

LCD Setup

Date Setup

Date Mode

Beep

Power Save

Record LED

Language

Demo Mode

Reset

Initial Setup

„ How to use the LCD setup and initial setup

Initial

value

Menu items

Explanation of functions

Adjusts the color level of the

LCD Adjust

Beep

Color Level

–

LCD monitor.

Select “Off” to turn off the beeps that sound

when any button is pressed.

When set to “On”, the camcorder power will

automatically turn off if it is left idle for

approx. five minutes during record pause

mode.

Power Save

Off

When set to “Off”, the camcorder does not

turn off automatically except while in sleep

mode.

Record LED

Language

Demo Mode

Reset

p.74

English

Auto

–

You can select the display language.

p.61

Returns all menu settings to default.

Setting the Date and Time

See “Setting the date and time” (p.23) for setting procedures.

Note

The camcorder is equipped with a built-in rechargeable battery to retain the

date and time in memory. If the built-in battery is depleted, the date and time

will need to be reset. Periodically (once every six months) recharge the

internal battery by connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet or attaching a

charged battery pack to the camcorder while leaving the camcorder turned off

for 24 hours.

Changing the date format

You can change the date format to “D/M/Y” or “Y/M/D”.

(Selecting “D/M/Y” will change the clock to 24 hour style.)

Press MENU.

Select “Date Setup”

“Date Mode” one of the date formats

Press the confirmation button, then press MENU to exit the setup.

„ About the demonstration function

At time of purchase of this camcorder, this function is set to “Auto”.

A demonstration starts automatically when you connect the AC adapter/

charger to the camcorder as a power source and leave the camcorder idle

for more than approx. ten minutes, after turning on the power and set the

camcorder to:

• HDD, or

• the medium (DVD or SD memory card) which is not inserted in the

camcorder.

To cancel the demonstration, press any one of the camcorder buttons.

Changing the demo mode setting or watching

the demonstration now

Press MENU.

Select “Initial Setup”

“Demo Mode” one of the following settings:

Auto: See above.

Off: Turns off the demonstration function.

Start: The demonstration will start right away. If you cancel the

demonstration, the prior setting will be restored (“AUTO” or “OFF”).

Press the confirmation button.

Notes

• If a battery pack is connected to the camcorder as a power source, the

demonstration will not begin even if “Demo Mode” is set to “Auto”.

• The demonstration function does not work when the camcorder is connected

to a PC.

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40x

When the optical zoom exceeds ten

Magnified Recording

(Optical Zoom and

Digital Zoom)

magnifications, the digital zoom

starts working automatically. The

maximum telephoto zoom value is

40x magnification. The zoom bar

appears as follows.

The zoom lever allows you to choose

a range of magnifications from wide-

angle to telephoto zooming.

Optical zooming up to ten times is the

maximum telephoto magnification.

Digital range

Maximum

optical zoom

Current zoom position

W:Wide-angle

(Recording over

a wide range)

T:Telephoto

(Magnifies

recording)

240x

The maximum telephoto zoom is

240x magnification. The zoom bar

appears as follows.

Digital range

Maximum

optical zoom

Current zoom position

Maximum zoom values will depend

on the “Digital Zoom” settings in the

Menu as follows.

Setting the digital zoom

1 During record pause, press MENU.

Select “Camera Functions Setup”

Digital zoom options

“Digital Zoom”

option

a digital zoom

Off

When the zoom is used, the following

optical zoom bar appears in the LCD

monitor.

Press the confirmation button to

confirm, then press MENU to end

the Menu.

Maximum optical zoom

• The “Digital Zoom” setting is

retained in memory even when

the power is turned off.

Current zoom position

Recording at close range

Hint

You can also use the remote

control for changing the maximum

digital value. Each press of

DIGITAL ZOOM switches the

“Digital Zoom” setting as follows;

During record pause or recording,

point the camcorder at the subject

and push the zoom lever toward the

W side until the wide-angle is

1 maximized.

“Off” → “40x” → “240x”

• Recording up close may

require more lighting. If the

screen is dark, direct a light

source at the subject.

(When using a card)

“Off” ↔ “40x”

Notes

Note

Although the zoom can be used, the

focus may become blurred

depending on the distance to the

subject.

• The maximum telephoto zoom is

40x when using a card even if

“Digital Zoom” is set to “240x”.

• When operating the zoom lever,

the focus may blur for a moment.

• When digital zoom is added, the

image quality will become

coarser.

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Using the Separately-

Sold Lenses to

Increase the Wide-

Angle or Telephoto

Effect

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Recording at Close

Range

(Macro Recording)

Use the tele-conversion lens DZ-TL1

(separately-sold) to increase the

telephoto effect, and the wide-

conversion lens DZ-WL1 (separately-

sold) to increase the wide-angle

effect.

When you record a small subject at

close range, you can bring the lens

surface as close as approx. 13/16″ (2

cm) to the subject. This will allow you

to enlarge the subject to cover the

entire screen.

To attach one of the lenses, firstly you

need to attach the step-up ring DZ-

SR3037 (separately sold).

Attachingtheseparately

sold lenses

• If you intend to use any

commercially available

conversion lens, make sure its

filter diameter is 30.5mm and the

screw pitch is 0.5mm. (Note that

some lenses may be unusable

depending on their shape.)

Attach the step-up ring to the

camcorder.

Then remove the lens cap from the

conversion lens and attach the

conversion lens to the camcorder.

Conversion lens

Step-up ring

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Adjusting the Focus

Manually

(Manual Focus)

If it is difficult to adjust the focus

automatically, you can adjust it

manually (Manual Focus). (See also

“Difficult auto focus conditions”

(p.65).)

Notes

• If you attach the DZ-TL1

conversion lens, the focusing

range at the T (telephoto) side

will be from approx. 16.4 feet (5

m) to infinity.

Focusing range

• T (telephoto) side:

• When you zoom while the

conversion lens is attached, the

four corners of the screen may

become a little dark or scratchy at

the W (Wide) side. (The four

corners may not be evenly dark.)

• When changing lenses, be careful

not to drop the camcorder.

• Attaching a conversion lens will

prevent you from using the flash.

Turn the “Flash” setting to “Off”

(p.72).

Approx. 3.2 feet (1 m) from the lens

surface to infinity.

• W (wide-angle) side:

Approx. 13/16″ (2 cm) from the

lens surface to infinity.

How to focus manually

Adjust the focus by pressing d/

• When the power is turned off,

the camcorder returns to auto

focus.

• To manually adjust the focus,

always magnify the subject as

in step 2. When the focus is

adjusted for wide-angle

zooming, the focus may

become blurred if you switch

to telephoto zooming.

Hint

If you wish to adjust exposure

while focusing manually, press

f. To return to manual focusing,

press e.

Difficult auto focus

conditions

During record pause or recording,

press e(MF).

The Focus icon appears in the

LCD monitor.

Manual focus icon

REM

MIN

Subjects are not

in the center of

the frame

Subjects that

are both near

and far

FINE

• Focusing switches between

Manual Focus and Auto Focus

each time e(MF) is pressed.

The icon is displayed only

during manual focusing.

Subjects lit by a

neon sign or spot

Subjectsbehind

glass covered

light which glares with water

Push the zoom lever toward the T

(telephoto) side to magnify the

subject.

or emits strong

light

droplets or dirt

During record pause or recording,

press f( ).

The exposure bar appears in the

LCD monitor.

Exposure Bar

Subjects moving

rapidly

Subjects with

minimal

variation in

brightness such

as a white wall

REM

MIN

FINE

• Each time you press f( ),

exposure adjustment switches

between manual adjustment

and automatic adjustment. The

exposure bar appears only

Dark subjects

Night views

during manual adjustment.

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Adjust the exposure by pressing d/

Adjusting the

Brightness of the

Image (Exposure)

• When the power is turned off,

exposure adjustment returns to

automatic adjustment.

Normally, the exposure is

automatically adjusted. However,

depending on the recording

conditions, the exposure can be

adjusted manually.

Hint

If you wish to adjust focus

manually while adjusting

exposure, press e.

To return to exposure adjustment,

press f.

Adjusting the exposure

manually

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• When the power is turned off,

the backlight compensation

setting returns to Off.

Compensating for

Backlight (Backlight

Compensation)

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When the subject is lit from the rear,

this function will compensate for

lighting so that the subject is not too

dark.

Selecting a Program

AE Mode to Match the

Conditions

(Program AE)

Compensating for

backlight

The camcorder automatically gauges

the subject and surrounding

conditions and determines the

optimal settings for recording (during

Auto). However, you can also select a

Program AE mode that better suits the

situation for even clearer images.

Program AE modes

Auto

The Camcorder automatically

detects the subject and surrounding

conditions for optimum

recording.

During record pause or recording,

press BLC.

The backlight compensation

icon appears in the LCD

monitor.

Sports

Reduces blurring when

recording rapidly moving

subjects such as tennis.

Backlight compensation icon

Portrait

Makes the subject, such as a

REM

MIN

person or pet, stand out from a

blurred background.

FINE

• Each time you press BLC, the

backlight setting turns On or

Off. The backlight

compensation icon appears

only when this function is On.

Spotlight

Prevents overexposure of the

subject in strong light, such as at

a wedding or on stage.

Sand&Snow

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Adjusting the Color

(White Balance)

subject in very bright conditions,

such as at the beach or on a ski slope.

Low Light

Light is required when recording

subjects. While the naked eye

perceives colors as they are, images

recorded by a camera may appear

redder or bluer than they actually are.

To record white colored subjects as

white images, adjust the white

balance.

The camcorder normally adjusts the

color automatically (during Auto).

Change the white balance setting

according to the recording conditions.

Allows you to record in dark

places with limited light.

Selecting a Program AE

mode

1 During record pause, press MENU.

Select “Camera Functions Setup”

a Program AE

2 “Program AE”

mode

Press the confirmation button to

confirm, then MENU to end.

The selected Program AE mode

(other than Auto) appears in the

LCD monitor (p.42).

White balance mode

Auto (No icon appears.)

Set

When recording sunsets and

sunrises, recording in shade, and

recording a stage lit with a spot light,

you can manually adjust white

balance to match the light source or

situation.

• The Program AE mode is

retained in memory even when

the power is turned off.

Notes

Outdoors

• When recording in dark places,

after-images may appear if the

subject is moving or if camera

shake occurs. Use a tripod for

best results.

To record in fine weather.

Indoor 1

To record under incandescent

light, halogen light or soft fluorescent

light.

• If you use Sports mode under

fluorescent light, the LCD screen

may flicker. In such a case, use

Auto mode.

Indoor 2

To record under bright

fluorescent light

Selecting a white

balance mode

Notes

• Do not block the infrared sensor

with your hand or other things to

obtain a good cast for your

recording.

During record pause, press MENU.

Select “Camera Functions Setup”

2 “White Balance” a white balance

mode

Infrared sensor

Press the confirmation button to

confirm, then MENU to end.

The selected white balance mode

(other than Auto) will appear on

the screen (p.42).

• If a tele-conversion lens or wide-

conversion lens is attached, the

white balance may not be

properly adjusted automatically

depending on the conditions. In

such a case, select the appropriate

white balance mode or set the

white balance manually.

• The white balance mode is

retained in memory even when

the power is turned off.

• The white balance does not work

properly if you turn on the power

while the lens cap is attached to

the lens. Be sure to remove the

lens cap before turning on the

power.

„ Setting the white

balance manually

(Set)

Prepare a white object such a thick

sheet of white paper that is not

translucent.

Press Cto end, or to redo, repeat

step 5.

• The white balance setting

selected in “Set” is retained in

memory until the setting is

changed again.

• In order to accurately adjust

the color, readjust the settings

in “Set” each time the

recording conditions change.

If the power is turned off while

white balance is in “Set”

mode, “ ” flashes in the

LCD monitor the next time the

power is turned on to remind

you. As the previous setting is

retained in memory, redo the

settings if needed.

Point the camcorder at the white

object so that it fills the screen.

Thick white

paper

Notes

• It may be difficult to perform this

2 During record pause, press MENU.

setting in dark places. Also if the

zoom bar is positioned in the

digital range (p.62), you may not

be able to set the white balance. If

white balance settings cannot be

accomplished, “ ” will

Select “Camera Functions Setup”

“White Balance”

“Set”

Press the confirmation button.

4 “ ” flashes in the LCD

monitor.

continue to flash. Return the

zoom to the optical range and

redo the settings in a bright

environment.

Press the confirmation button again,

and continue holding the button

down until “ ” stops flashing and

lights steadily.

• If the “Set” settings are not

completed within a few moments,

the camcorder returns to record

pause mode and “ ” flashes in

the LCD monitor. Redo the

settings from step 1.

The white balance setting is

complete.

• You cannot select “Set” while

“Input Source” is set to “LINE”

(p.78).

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We recommend you stabilize the

camcorder using both hands and

support your arms against your

body when recording.

Using the Electronic

Image Stabilizer (EIS)

EIS corrects for fuzziness in an image

when you zoom in on a subject.

• EIS may not function correctly

when a tele-conversion lens or

wide-conversion lens is used.

• When using a card (recording

stills), EIS cannot be set.

We recommend turning EIS Off when

you position the camcorder on a table

or use a tripod when recording.

Turning EIS Off/On

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During record pause, press MENU.

Reducing Wind Noise

During Recording

Select “Camera Functions Setup”

“On”/“Off”

“EIS”

Press the confirmation button to

confirm, then MENU to end.

When the function is turned On,

When recording sound from the built-

in microphone, you can reduce wind

noise in the recording when the MIC.

filter is On. Lower frequencies noise

is eliminated and the target sound

becomes clearer.

“

” appears in the LCD

monitor (p.42).

• EIS is retained in memory

even when the power is turned

off.

• If “Off” is selected, be sure to

return the setting to “On”

afterwards, if you do not

normally use a tripod, etc.

Turning the MIC. filter

On/Off

1 During record pause, press MENU.

Select “Camera Functions Setup”

“MIC. Filter”

“On”/“Off”

Notes

• When EIS is active, there will be

a slight divergence between the

actual camera movement and the

on-screen movement.

• Even if EIS is turned On, the

camera movement may not be

corrected if the movement is too

excessive.

Press the confirmation button to

confirm, then MENU to end.

When the function is turned On,

Setting the recording

settings to full auto

“

” appears in the LCD

monitor (p.42).

• The MIC. filter setting is

retained in memory even when

the power is turned off.

• If you set this function to

“On”, it is recommended to set

the function to “Off” after

recording before turning off

the power unless you always

intend to use this function.

During record pause or recording,

press FULL AUTO.

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“FULL AUTO” appears in the

LCD monitor for a while and the

Restoring all the

Recording Settings to

Default (Full Auto)

settings are reset to their default

settings.

You can reset the following manually

adjusted recording settings to their

defaults with the press of a single

button.

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Using the Flash

As shutter speed will slow down

when still photos are recorded in dim

lighting, camera shake may easily

occur. We recommend you use a flash

in this case.

Function

Focus

Exposure

BLC (Backlight)

Program AE

White Balance

EIS (Electronic

Image Stabilizer)

Default See

Auto

Off

Auto

p.64

p.66

p.67

p.68

Normally, the flash fires

automatically depending on the

recording conditions (during Auto).

You can also set the flash to On

(always fires) or Off (does not fire).

Off

p.71

MIC. Filter

Flash mode

Hints

Auto

• There may be cases when the

recorded pictures are out-of-

focus in dark places even if the

flash is used. We recommend

you shine a light on the subject

for recording in dark places.

The flash fires only when necessary.

When the flash is needed, “

”

appears in the LCD monitor when you

press PHOTO/SELECT halfway,

and then the flash fires when you

press PHOTO/SELECT all the way.

• “ ” flashes in the LCD

monitor while the flash is

recharging and the flash will not

fire.

• When recording stills up close,

set “Flash” setting to “Off”. If

the subject is too close, image

smearing may occur.

“

” is displayed in the LCD monitor

all the time. The flash always fires

when you fully press PHOTO/

SELECT.

Off

“

” is always displayed in the LCD

monitor and the flash will not fire.

Selecting a flash mode

Notes

• When a conversion lens is

attached, the flash cannot be

used. Adjust the “Flash” setting

to “Off”.

During record pause, press MENU.

Select “Camera Functions Setup”

“Flash”

a flash mode

• Although the flash range differs

according to the subject, as a

reference, its range is about 3.2–

8.2 feet (1–2.5 m) in dark places.

• Although the amount of light

emitted will automatically be

adjusted at time of emission, the

flash may not be sufficiently

adjusted if the distance to the

subject is too distant or too near.

• In bright or backlit conditions, it

may be difficult to derive the full

effect of the flash.

Press the confirmation button to

confirm, then MENU to end.

• To check where the flash icon

appears in the LCD monitor,

see p.42.

• The flash setting is retained in

memory even when the power

is turned off.

• If “Off” or “On” is selected,

and you do not plan to record

with that flash mode all the

time, we recommend you

return the setting to “Auto”

after recording and before

turning off the power.

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• When recording consecutive

shots using the flash, the flash

may not fire or the amount of

light emitted may not be

sufficiently adjusted. After using

the flash to record, it is

recommended that you wait for a

while and then press PHOTO/

SELECT to record again.

• Do not emit the flash close up in

front of a person’s eyes. Doing so

may cause eyesight damage.

Particularly when recording

infants using the flash, record at a

distance greater than 3.2 feet (1

m) away.

Turning Off the

Recording Indicator

Beneath the Lens

The recording indicator beneath the

lens lights red while recording to

indicate that you are recording.

You can turn the indicator off when

recording through reflective objects

such as glass or a fish tank, etc., so its

reflection is not recorded.

Turning Off/On the

recording indicator

• Do not fire the flash at the driver/

rider of a moving vehicle or

bicycle, etc. Doing so will

temporary blind the driver and

may result in accident.

During record pause, press MENU.

Select “Initial Setup”

LED” “On”/”Off”

“Record

Press the confirmation button to

confirm, then MENU to end.

• The recording indicator setting

is not displayed in the on-

screen information.

• Do not use the flash in locations

where flammable or combustible

gas is present. Doing so may

cause the gas to ignite or explode.

• Even if the recording indicator

is set to “Off”, it will still light

while the self-timer is counting

down (p.79).

Switching movie quality

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Changing the Movie

Quality (VIDEO Mode)

1 During record pause, press MENU.

Select “Record Functions Setup”

“VIDEO Mode”

option

You can change the movie recording

quality to make high quality

recordings or lower the quality to

record over longer periods of time.

a movie quality

Press the confirmation button to

confirm, then MENU to end.

The selected movie quality will be

displayed in the LCD monitor

(p.42).

HDD movie quality

and recordable time

• The movie quality setting is

retained in memory even if the

power is turned off.

(DZ-HS903A)

Video

Quality Recordable time

Mode

XTRA*

FINE

Best

Approx. 7 hrs.

Approx. 11 hrs.

High

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Extended

recording

STD

Approx. 23 hrs.

Recording Movies for

Wide-Screen TVs

(16:9)

(DZ-HS803A)

Video

Quality Recordable time

Mode

If you intend to view recorded movies

on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio

16:9), set “16:9” to “On” before

recording. (When “16:9” is set to

“Off”, movies are recorded in 4:3

aspect ratio.)

Approx. 1 hr.

50 mins.

XTRA*

Best

FINE

STD

High

Approx. 3 hrs.

Approx. 6 hrs.

Extended

recording

The image appearing on the LCD

screen differs according to the “16:9”

setting as follows.

DVD movie quality

and recordable time

Video

Quality Recordable time

Mode

Best

XTRA*

FINE

Approx. 18 mins.

Approx. 30 mins.

High

Extended

recording

STD

Approx. 60 mins.

* In high temperature environments, the

image quality may be degraded to an

FINE equivalent.

• If you intend to view recorded

movies on a non wide-screen

TV, set “16:9” to “Off” before

recording. Otherwise, the

recorded images appearing on

the TV will be vertically

distorted as shown in the

illustration below.

When “16:9” mode is On

(Aspect ratio: 16:9)

When “16:9” mode is Off

(Aspect ratio: 4:3)

• If you play back movies

recorded in “16:9 Off” mode

on this camcorder, black bands

will appear on both sides of the

LCD screen.

Turning “16:9” Mode On/

Off

Notes

• If “Input Source” is set to

“LINE”, movies are recorded in

“16:9 Off” mode even if “16:9” is

set to “On”.

1 During record pause, press MENU.

Select “Record Functions Setup”

“16:9”

• When using DVD-RW (VF

mode)/DVD-R/+RW, you cannot

set “16:9” to “On” if “VIDEO

Mode” is set to “STD”. If you

change the “VIDEO Mode”

setting from “XTRA”/“FINE” to

“STD” while “16:9” is set to

“On”, “16:9” will be set to “Off”

automatically and the aspect ratio

of the image on the LCD screen

will become 4:3.

“On”/“Off”

Press the confirmation button to

confirm, then MENU to end.

• The “16:9” setting is retained

in memory even when the

power is turned off.

• When using DVD-RW (VF

mode)/DVD-R, you cannot set

“Input Source” to “LINE” after

recording movies in “16:9 On”

mode.

• When using DVD-RW (VF

mode)/DVD-R, you cannot

change the “16:9” setting in the

middle of the disc.

• The “16:9” setting is only for

movie recording and does not

affect playback or still picture

recording. (Movies are played

back in recorded aspect ratio and

still pictures are always recorded

in 4:3 aspect ratio.)

• If you play a +RW recorded in

“16:9” using a DVD player/

recorder, in some cases the image

on the 16:9 TV screen will be

vertically distorted. In this case,

change the related setting of the

DVD player/recorder (refer to

your DVD player/recorder’

instruction manual). Or use the

camcorder of which “TV type”

setting set to “4:3” (p.117) to play

back.

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Changing Still Picture

Quality (Quality)

• This mode does not support the

ID-1/ID-2 system*.

* The system that records the

information of aspect ratio (16:9/

4:3) in the gaps between video

signals.

You can change the still picture

recording quality.

• If you connect the camcorder to

your TV’s S1 or S2 input

terminal, the TV will be switched

to wide mode automatically. For

details, refer to your TV’s

It is recommended that you choose

“FINE” for important recording

(“Still picture size and quality”

(p.177)).

instruction manual. (Note that if

connected by way of a video

selector, the TV may not be

switched to wide mode

Switching still picture

quality

automatically.)

During record pause, press MENU.

• If you connect the camcorder to a

TV that supports only 4:3 aspect

ratio display and play a DVD

recorded in “16:9” mode, the

image will appear vertically

distorted on the TV screen. In this

case, set the “TV type” setting of

the camcorder to “4:3” (p.117).

Select “Record Functions Setup”

“Quality”

a still quality option

Press the confirmation button to

confirm, then MENU to end.

• The still quality setting is retained

in memory even if the power is

turned off.

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Inputting Audio and

Video Signals From an

External Device

(Input Source)

Changing Capturing

Still Picture Quality for

External Input

(PHOTO Input)

(DZ-HS903A)

You can input audio and video signals

from an external device connected to

the camcorder by changing the

camcorder’s setting.

When using a card and “Input

Source” is set to “LINE” (see the left

column), you can capture a still

picture from the movie incoming

from the connected external device

using the same method explained on

p.56.

See “Dubbing from another A/V

device (DZ-HS903A)” (p.122) on

how to connect to an external device

and record images from it.

You can choose either of the two

capture qualities (only for a movie

from an external device) as shown in

the table below.

(The DZ-HS803A does not have an

external input feature.)

On-screen

Input

On-screen

Purpose

display

PHOTO

Input

Source

Explanation

display

(p.42)

For normal use of

the camcorder

For external input

CAMERA

LINE

—

High quality and

suitable for a movie

that does not

L IN

contain much

movement. If you

choose this option

for a movie with

much movement,

the captured image

may be blurred.

Frame

Switching the

camcorder to external

input mode

Select this option for

a movie with more

action to reduce the

chance of capturing

a blurred image.

1 During record pause, press MENU.

Field

Select “Record Functions Setup”

“Input Source”

“CAMERA”/“LINE”

Press the confirmation button to

confirm, then MENU to end.

• When the power is turned off,

the “Input Source” setting

returns to “CAMERA”.

Switching capture

quality

Press PHOTO/SELECT halfway

to adjust the focus, then press it all

the way down.

A countdown starts. In the LCD

monitor, the countdown is

shown as follows: “q10”, “q9”,

…. The photo will be recorded

about 10 seconds later.

During record pause, press MENU.

Select “Record Functions Setup”

“PHOTO Input”

“Frame”/“Field”

During countdown, the

recording indicator on the lens

side also flashes.

Press the confirmation button to

confirm, then MENU to end.

• To cancel the countdown and

return to “q10”, press

PHOTO/SELECT or C.

• The self-timer operates every

time PHOTO/SELECT is

fully pressed and will not be

set to “Off” until the following

is conducted:

Hint

You can confirm the current

“PHOTO Input” mode by the icon

appearing on the LCD screen

(p.42).

– Set the self-timer to “Off” in

the Menu.

– Turn off the power.

CARD

Using the Self-Timer

– Switch to movie recording.

You can use the self-timer to record

still photos.

During still picture record pause,

press MENU.

Select “Record Functions Setup”

“Self Timer”

“On”

Press the confirmation button to

confirm, then MENU to exit the

3 Menu.

The self-timer is set and “

appears in the LCD monitor (p.42)

10”

Dubbing on DVD

Before you begin

HDD

z Prepare a recordable disc (p.31).

z Be sure to use the AC adapter/

charger to power the camcorder

during dubbing. Dubbing is not

possible with a battery connected.

z If power is turned off and dubbing

is interrupted midway, proper

dubbing will not be possible.

z For details on the recording time

for a scene that can be dubbed on

one disc, see "Storage capacity of

HDD/DVD/Card" (p.175).

This camcorder allows you to choose

from four options when dubbing images

recorded on HDD to a DVD.

Dubbing options

•“New”

Among the scenes recorded to the

HDD, scenes which have not yet been

dubbed to DVD are dubbed in order

from the first scene.

•“Date”

Dubs all scenes recorded on the HDD

on the same date to a DVD, beginning

with the first scene.

Hints for dubbing

z The maximum number of scenes

that can be dubbed will vary

depending on the DVD used

(p.176).

•“All”

Dubs all scenes recorded on the HDD

to a DVD, beginning with the first

scene.

•“Select”

z Dub marks “

” appear for the

You can select your favorite scenes

from all those recorded on the HDD,

for dubbing.

thumbnails of the scenes which

have already been dubbed.

z Set the “Category” to “Un

Dubbed” if you wish to select only

the scenes on the HDD that has not

been dubbed yet.

Time required for

dubbing

Required time estimates for dubbing

scenes approx. 30 minutes long are as

follows:

VIDEO Mode

XTRA

Required time*

Approx. 23 mins.*²

Approx. 15 mins.

Approx. 8 mins.

FINE

STD

*1 Excluding time for finalization

*2 Two DVDs are needed.

scenes immediately before the

combination(sometimesmorethan

two scenes) will be dubbed.

About the playlist (p.95)

for dubbing

z With this camcorder, the scenes on

the HDD will be dubbed to a DVD

in the order they are displayed on

HDD Disc Navigation screen. To

dub the scenes in a different order,

create a playlist in which the scenes

are registered in the desired order

of dubbing (p.96), and then execute

dubbing.

z The effects applied to the scenes on

the HDD will not be passed to the

scenes dubbed on a DVD-RW (VF

mode)/DVD-R/+RW.

Notes on dubbing

z A DVD-RW/DVD-R dubbed on

this camcorder will not be

automatically finalized. To play it

back on a DVD player/recorder, be

sure to finalize it on this camcorder

first.

z If you combine scenes with

different recording dates on a

playlist, and dub the combined

scene to a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW

(VR mode), the scenes will be

dubbed separately for each date.

However, if a combined scene is

subsequently divided, the scenes

may not be dubbed separately for

each date.

z The time shown during dubbing is

approximate. If the number of

scenes on the HDD is too large, or

the temperature of the camcorder

becomes too high, the required

recording time may be longer than

the time indicated on the screen.

z Please note that Hitachi will not

accept any responsibility for

compensation for loss of data, or

direct or indirect damage if

dubbing is not performed normally

due to a fault in this camcorder.

z We recommend first confirming

that the dubbed disc can be played

back normally before deleting

scenes on the HDD dubbed.

About dubbing scenes

edited [Divide (p.103)

Combine (p.105)] or to

which effects [Fade (p.106)

Skip (p.107)/Thumbnail

(p.108)] are applied

z If you divide a scene using the

“Edit” function, and then dub both

the divided scenes to a DVD-RW

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

scene will be dubbed as one scene,

without the division.

z If you dub scenes combined using

the “Edit” function to a DVD-RW

(VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW, the two

Check the screen for finalization

setting.

First Dubbing (“New”)

If you are using a DVD-RW (VF

mode) or DVD-R, you can

finalize the disc continuously

after dubbing is complete.

Select “YES” to finalize or “NO”

not to finalize.

This option allows you to dub scenes

which were recorded to the HDD and

have not yet been dubbed to DVD.

Select “YES“, then press the

confirmation button.

Dubbing starts.

When another disc is needed to

continue dubbing, a message screen

requesting another blank disc

appears. Replace a disc with a new

one.

After the dubbing is complete, the

confirmation screen whether or not

you delete the dubbed scenes

appears.

• If you wish to erase the dubbed

scenes, select “YES”.

Connect the AC adapter/charger to

the camcorder (p.38).

• Dubbing is not possible if a

battery pack is used as a power

source.

Turn the power switch to “HDD”

(p.24).

• If you wish to leave them on the

HDD, select “NO”.

Press DUBBING

The dubbing menu appears.

Remove the disc.

• Or press C to end.

Dubbing Menu

New

Date

All

Hints

• You can also display the

Dubbing Menu from the Disc

Select

Dubbing the scene which

isn't dubbed in HDD.

Navigation screen. Press

press MENU, select “Scene”

“Dubbing” “Dubbing

Menu”, and then press the

confirmation button.

• If you want to use “New”

dubbing for a dubbed scene,

clear the dub marks (p.86).

ENTER

EXIT

Select “New”, then press the

confirmation button.

Choose a disc for dubbing and insert

it into the camcorder (p.34).

Check the screen for finalization

setting.

Dubbing All Scenes

Recorded on the Same

Day (“Date”)

If you are using a DVD-RW (VF

mode) or DVD-R, you can

finalize the disc continuously

after dubbing is complete.

Select “YES” to finalize or

“NO” not to finalize.

This option allows you to collectively

dub all scenes recorded on the HDD

on the same day.

Select “YES“, then press the

confirmation button.

Dubbing starts.

Connect the AC adapter/charger to

the camcorder (p.38).

• Dubbing is not possible if a

battery pack is used as a power

source.

When another disc is needed to

continue dubbing, a message screen

requesting another blank disc

appears. Replace a disc with a new

one.

Turn the power switch to “HDD”

(p.24).

Press DUBBING

After the dubbing is complete, the

confirmation screen whether or not

you delete the dubbed scenes

appears.

• If you wish to erase the dubbed

scenes, select “YES”.

The Dubbing Menu appears.

Select “Date”, then press the

confirmation button.

The “Select Date” screen

appears.

• If you wish to leave them on

the HDD, select “NO”.

S e l e c t D a t e

Remove the disc.

• Or press Cto end.

0 1 1 2 / 1 / 2008

0 2 1 2 / 5 / 2008

0 3 1 2 / 1 0 / 2008

0 4 1 2 / 1 5 / 2008

ENTER

Hint

You can also display the Dubbing

Menu from the Disc Navigation

Select a date for dubbing, then press

the confirmation button.

screen. Press

, press MENU,

select “Scene”

“Dubbing”

Choose a disc for dubbing and insert

it into the camcorder (p.34).

“Dubbing Menu”, and then press

the confirmation button.

When another disc is needed to

continue dubbing, a message screen

requesting another blank disc

appears. Replace a disc with a new

one.

Dubbing All Scenes

Recorded on the HDD

(“All”)

You can dub all scenes recorded on

the HDD from the beginning in

sequence.

After the dubbing is complete, the

confirmation screen whether or not

you delete the dubbed scenes

appears.

• If you wish to erase the dubbed

scenes, select “YES”.

Connect the AC adapter/charger to

the camcorder (p.38).

• Dubbing is not possible if a

battery pack is used as a power

source.

• If you wish to leave them on the

HDD, select “NO”.

Remove the disc.

• Or press C to end.

Turn the power switch to “HDD”

(p.24).

Press DUBBING

The Dubbing Menu appears.

Hint

You can also display the Dubbing

Menu from the Disc Navigation

Select “All”, then press the

confirmation button.

The “Dubbing(All)” screen

appears.

screen. Press

, press MENU,

select “Scene”

“Dubbing”

“Dubbing Menu”, and then press

the confirmation button.

Choose a disc for dubbing and insert

it into the camcorder (p.34).

Check the screen for finalization

setting.

If you are using a DVD-RW (VF

mode) or DVD-R, you can

finalize the disc continuously

after dubbing is complete.

Select “YES” to finalize or “NO”

not to finalize.

Select “YES“, then press the

confirmation button.

Dubbing starts.

Check the screen for finalization

setting.

Dubbing Scenes

Selected (“Select”)

If you are using a DVD-RW (VF

mode) or DVD-R, you can

finalize the disc continuously

after dubbing is complete.

Select “YES” to finalize or “NO”

not to finalize.

You can select your favorite scenes

from all those recorded on the HDD,

for dubbing.

Connect the AC adapter/charger to

the camcorder (p.38).

Select “YES“, then press the

confirmation button.

Dubbing starts.

• Dubbing is not possible if a

battery pack is used as a power

source.

After the dubbing is complete, the

confirmation screen whether or not

you delete the dubbed scenes

appears.

• If you wish to erase the dubbed

scenes, select “YES”.

Turn the power switch to “HDD”

(p.24).

Press DUBBING

The Dubbing Menu appears.

• If you wish to leave them on the

HDD, select “NO”.

Select “Select”, then press the

confirmation button.

Remove the disc.

• Or press Cto end.

Choose a disc for dubbing and insert

it into the camcorder (p.34).

Select a scene for dubbing by pressing

the confirmation button.

Hint

You can also display the Dubbing

Menu from the Disc Navigation

DVD remaining bar

screen. Press

, press MENU,

Dubbing (Select)

select “Scene”

“Dubbing”

“Dubbing Menu”, and then press

the confirmation button.

DUB

ENTER

SELECT

• You can choose multiple

scenes.

• You can also use PHOTO/

SELECT to choose a scene.

Press DUBBING

DisplayingonlyDubbedor

Not Dubbed Scenes

(Category)

Clearing the dub marks

on Thumbnails

(MARK OFF)

You can use “New” dubbing again by

You can display all scenes recorded

on the HDD according to their dubbed

status.

clearing the dub mark “

”.

Press

Category Settings

Choose a scene for which you want to

clear the dub mark, then press

“All”

PHOTO/SELECT, then press

All scenes will be displayed in

chronological order of recording

regardless of whether they have been

dubbed or not.

•You can also choose multiple

scenes (p.49).

“Dubbed”

Only scenes with the “

mark will be displayed in

chronological order of recording.

Select “Scene”

“Dubbing”

” dub

“Mark Off”, then press the

confirmation button.

Scene

“Un Dubbed”

E x e c u t e

Ma r k O f f

Only scenes without the “

mark will be displayed in

chronological order of recording.

” dub

Dubbing

ENTER

RETURN

To set “Category”

• If you do not need to change the

scenes, press the confirmation

button.

Press

, then press MENU

Select “Others” “Category”

a Category option

Press

to end.

Press the confirmation button.

• The Category setting will return

to “All” if you exit the disc

navigation screen.

Editing

By using the

and MENU buttons,

z Information Display (p.111)

You can choose a scene and check its

recording date and time, image

quality, length (for movie), and

settings.

you can also edit recorded scenes. The

following edit functions are available

on the camcorder.

Convenient playback

z Lock (p.110)

The following are the functions that

enable you to play back the scenes as

if they were edited without changing

the original data.

To avoid accidental deletion, you can

choose stills and lock them. (You can

also select all stills and lock them all.)

z Format (p.112)

z Program (p.92)

You can erase all data from the

selected medium.

You can play back scenes by

specifying the desired recording date.

The scenes are played sequentially

from the earliest one of the date.

z Playlist (p.95)

You can create a playlist by gathering

your favorite scenes to play back.

You can also delete or add scenes on

the created playlist.

z Effect

There are special effect Fade (p.106)

and convenient functions Skip (p.107)

and Thumbnail (p.108) under the

“Effect” category.

Editing the original data

z Deleting scenes (p.102)

z Dividing a movie (p.103)

z Combing multiple movies

(p.105)

Other editing

z Go To (p.109)

You can jump to the first or last scene

among all scenes on the selected

medium.

Menu Items for the Disc Navigation

After pressing MENU on the disc navigation screen, you can use following functions.

DVD

Function

Contents

Page

You can delete unnecessary

scenes, combine scenes, or divide p.102

Editing

one scene.

You can apply fade effect/skip

p.106

Applying

“Effect” settings

to movies

setting to a movie and alter still

–108

images registered to thumbnails.

You can copy photos recorded on

a DVD-RAM to a card set in the

camcorder. (Note that this

camcorder cannot record stills

on a DVD-RAM.)

Copying from a

DVD-RAM to a

card

p.109

You can lock any scene so that it

will not be deleted by mistake.

Scene lock

p.110

p.111

You can display information on

one scene or multiple scenes,

such as image quality, recording

time, etc.

Information

display

You can change Program/

Playlist titles originally

automatically generated

according to date (and also time p.101

and sequential number for

Playlist).

Changing

Program/

Playlist title

p.93

You can create an original movie

by changing the playback order p.96

of scenes.

Creating a

playlist

You can delete all data recorded

p.112

Initialization

on the HDD/DVD/Card.

You can protect the HDD or a

disc to prevent deletion or editing p.113

by mistake.

Protection

Unprotection

You can cancel the protection.

p.113

The remaining recordable movie

time or number of recordable

stills is displayed.

Remaining

display

(Capacity)

p.114

DVD

Function

Contents

Page

You can use this camcorder to

finalize any DVD-RW/DVD-R

disc recorded on it so that the

disc can be viewed on another

compatible DVD player or

device.

Finalization

p.120

You can unfinalize a DVD-RW

(VF mode) that was finalized on

Unfinalization

this camcorder so that additional p.121

videos can be recorded on the

disc.

You can play back scenes

p.56

Repeat play

Slide show

repeatedly.

You can play back stills in

succession.

p.55

*1 Only deletion is possible

*2 Additional recording can be made on a finalized DVD-RW (VR mode).

Note

Adding special effects to movies is a capability of this camcorder. If you play

a disc with effects set on this camcorder on another DVD recorder/player or

copy such movies to your PC, the set effects will not be reflected. To copy

movies to a disc with the effects playable using other DVD player/recorder,

see "Dubbing from the camcorder to another A/V device" (p.124).

„ Menu flows for the disc navigation

After pressing MENU on the disc navigation screen, the Menu screen appears. The Menu

varies depending on the medium as shown below.

To operate the Menu, use

d/c/f/e. See "How to Operate the Menu" (p.57).

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

(•: Quick Menu items)

Delete (p.102)

Divide (p.103)

Combine (p.105)

Finalize DVD*⁴(p.118)

•

Format HDD/DVD (p.112)

Protect HDD/DVD (p.113)

Unprotect HDD/DVD (p.113)

Capacity (p.114)

Edit

HDD

Setting/

DVD

Move*

Fade (p.106)

•

Setting

Update Control Info. (p.162)

Full Format*²(p.171)

All

Skip (p.107)

Effect

Thumbnail

(p.108)

Scene

Category*

Execute

•

Dubbing*

Dubbed

(p.86)

(p.80)

Mark Off (p.86)

Un Dubbed

All

Copy*³(p.109)

Category*

(p.114)

Start

→

Current

All

Current

End

VIDEO

Select

(p.49)

Others

→

PHOTO

•

Repeat

Detail (p.111)

Select

Play

Play (p.56)

Off

16:9

4:3

TV type

(p.117)

Create

Edit

PlayList

(p.96)

*1 This menu item appears only while

playlist is displayed.

Title

*2 HDD only

*3 DVD-RAM only

Delete

Select

Play

*4 DVD-RW (VR mode) only

Program

(p.92)

Title

Top

Go To

(p.109)

End

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

⁽•:Quick Menu items)

Start

→

Finalize DVD (p.118)

Unfinalize DVD* (p.121)

Format DVD* (p.112)

Capacity (p.114)

•

Current

DVD

Setting

Select (p.49)

Current

End

→

Scene

All

•

Repeat Play

Detail (p.111)

Select

Play

(p.56)

Off

16:9

4:3

Program

(p.92)

Others

TV type (p.117)

Top

Go To

(p.109)

End

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

z When using a card

(•:Quick Menu items)

Top

Delete (p.102)

•

Go To

(p.109)

End

Lock (p.110)

Format Card (p.112)

Capacity (p.114)

Start

Current

→

•

Card

Setting

Scene

Select (p.49) Current

→

Slide Show

(p.55)

Start

End

All

Detail (p.111)

Choosing Scenes by Program

A program is an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date, regardless of

whether they are movies or stills.

Scene No.1

Scene No.2

Scene No.3

Scene No.4

Scene No.5

Scene No.6

Movie

9:00AM Movie

10:20AM Still

11:45AM Still

1:30PM Movie

5:20PM

Still

8:00PM

Plays back in the order

from the earliest

recorded scene

Recorded on December 1

HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF)

+RW

„ Switching to the

display arranged by

program (Program)

03 12/ 2 0 / 2008

001 / 008

PLAY PHOTO SELECT

Press

, then press MENU.

Select “Program” “Select”, then

press the confirmation button.

The “Select Program” screen

appears.

Hints

• Pressing Con the “Select

Program” screen will restore the

disc navigation screen.

• If a disc recorded on another

deviceisloaded in thiscamcorder,

the program may not necessarily

be a collection of recordings made

on the same date.

• When usinga +RW, if you change

the movie quality (VIDEO Mode)

or wide mode (16:9) setting,

programs are separately produced

even if they are recorded on the

same date.

Select the program you want to watch,

then press the confirmation button.

The disc navigation screen of the

selected program will appear.

Program

Select

Play

Title

ENTER

RETURN

S e l e c t P r og r a

Pr og r

01 1 2 / 1 / 2008

02 1 2 / 1 0 / 2008

03 1 2 / 2 0 / 2008

ENTER

RETURN

HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF)

+RW

Select the program whose title you

want to change, then press the

confirmation button.

„ Playing back a

program (Play)

P r og r a

T i

Press

, then press MENU.

01 1 2 / 1 / 2008

02 1 2 / 1 0 / 2008

03 1 2 / 2 0 / 2008

Select “Program” “Play”, then

press the confirmation button.

The “Start Program” screen

appears.

ENTER

RETURN

The title entry screen appears.

Select a character, then press the

confirmation button.

The selected character is entered.

Repeat this procedure to create a

title. Up to 20 characters can be

input.

Select the program to be played, then

press the confirmation button.

Playback begins from the first

scene of the selected program.

Title input bar

Hint

If “Repeat Play” is set to “On”

(p.56), the selected program will

be repeatedly played.

T I T L E

1 2 / 2 0 / 2008

SPACE

Enter

DELETE

Cancel

SELECT

P H O T O

INPUT

Input mode

HDD RAM -RW (VR)

Palette for selecting

characters

„ Renaming the title of

a program (Title)

Program titles are automatically

generated according to the date of

recording. You can rename the

program titles as you like.

• There are the following three

input modes. To change input

mode, press DISPLAY

repeatedly.

1: Capital letter mode

T I T L E

1 2 /

/ 2008

SPACE

Press

, then press MENU.

Enter

DELETE

Cancel

P H O T O

CHANGE

SELECT

Select “Program” “Title”, then

press the confirmation button.

The “Program Title” screen

appears.

2: Small letter mode

T I T L E

1 2 /

/ 2008

SPACE

Enter

DELETE

Cancel

P H O T O

CHANGE

SELECT

3: Symbol mode

Select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button.

T I T L E

1 2 /

/ 2008

SPACE

T I T L E

Pa r

Enter

DELETE

Cancel

SELECT

P H O T O

CHANGE

F i n i s h

YES

s e t

n g ?

• To delete a character from the

title input bar, press C. If you

press and hold C, all the letters

will be deleted.

(You can also use the DELETE

button of the remote control.)

ENTER

The disc navigation screen of the

selected program appears.

• To cancel, select “NO” and press

the confirmation button, or

simply press C.

After the title entry is complete,

position the cursor to “Enter” by

pressing the cursor buttons repeatedly,

then press the confirmation button.

The screen returns to step 4.

Hints for character entry

(in step 4)

Pa r

T I T L E

• You can change the cursor

position by pressing PHOTO/

SELECT or the cursor buttons

repeatedly as follows:

SPACE

Enter

DELETE

Cancel

SELECT

P H O T O

ENTER

Title input bar → Character

select palette → Input mode

selector → “Cancel”.

• As an alternative method of using

DISPLAY for changing input

mode, position the cursor on the

input modeselector, thenpressthe

confirmation button repeatedly.

The confirmation screen appears.

• To cancel the entry to restore the

original title, position the cursor

to “Cancel”, then press the

confirmation button. Then the

confirmation screen appears.

Select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button.

Note

Titles set on this camcorder may not

be visible on other devices.

HDD RAM -RW (VR)

Playlist

„ What is “Playlist”?

A Playlist is a compilation of scenes from various movies. You can create a

Playlist on this camcorder by gathering your favorite scenes.

Since a Playlist is not created by copying data, very little HDD/DVD space is

required to make one. Note, likewise, that deleting scenes from a Playlist will

not increase the remaining HDD/DVD capacity for recording.

12/1/2008

12/10/2008

Playlist 1 created

Up to 99 playlists can be created, and up to 999 scenes can be included in each

playlist.

„ Creating a new

Playlist (Create)

Hints

• The scenes that make up a

playlist are not actually copied,

but are linked from their original

data. Deleting a scene from a

playlist will not delete the

original data (scenes) from the

HDD or disc. Likewise, editing

scenes on a playlist will not

affect the original data (scenes).

Press

Select the scene to be included in the

playlist, then press MENU

• You can also select multiple

scenes at the same time (p.49).

Select “PlayList”

press the confirmation button.

“Create”, then

• If a scene has the fade or skip

If you do not need to change the

scene(s), press the confirmation

button.

When creation is complete, the

created Playlist will appear on the

Disc Navigation Playlist screen.

The camcorder automatically

generates the Playlist title from the

date, time, and sequential number

of Playlist creations.

setting, or a dub mark “

that information will also be

added to the playlist.

”,

• You can add other scenes or

remove unnecessary scenes to/

from the created playlist (p.98–

p.99).

• You can rename the Playlist title

as you like (p.101).

• If you press MENU before

pressing the confirmation

button, the Submenu appears

(p.103).

Note

If free space available on the HDD/

DVD is insufficient, creation of a

new playlist may not be possible.

Delete unnecessary scenes.

„ Displaying a desired

Playlist (PlayList)

„ Playing back a Playlist

(Play)

After selecting the desired playlist, the

disc navigation screen will appear.

Press

, then press MENU.

Select “PlayList” “Play”, then press

the confirmation button.

The “Start PlayList” screen

appears.

Press

, then press MENU

Select “PlayList”

“Select”, then

press the confirmation button.

The “Select PlayList” screen

appears.

Select the Playlist to be played, then

press the confirmation button.

Playback begins from the first

scene of the selected Playlist.

• To stop playback before a

Playlist finishes, press C. The

disc navigation screen of the

current Playlist will appear.

Select the playlist you want to display,

then press the confirmation button.

The disc navigation screen of the

selected playlist will be displayed.

Hint

To return the disc navigation

screen to let it show all recorded

Hint

If “Repeat Play” is set to “On”

(p.56), the selected Playlist will be

repeatedly played.

scenes, select “PlayList”

Programs”.

“All

Editing a playlist

The procedures for editing playlists

are the same as editing a program or

scenes. Refer to the following pages

for scene dubbing/editing to apply the

same procedures to dub/edit a playlist.

Dubbing...................................p.80

Dividing a scene ......................p.103

Deleting scene .........................p.102

Combining scenes....................p.105

Arranging order of scenes .......p.101

(only on playlist)

Adding fade.............................p.106

Setting skip..............................p.107

Altering a thumbnail image.....p.108

Renaming a title.......................p.93

„ Adding scenes to a

Playlist (Edit)

Press

The confirmation screen whether

to end appears.

Press

, then press MENU.

Select “PlayList” “Edit”, then press

the confirmation button.

The “Edit PlayList” screen

appears.

Hints

• Pressing Cin the middle of

adding scenes will display the

exit confirmation screen. Select

“YES” to exit. Select “NO” to

restore the “Edit PlayList”

screen.

Select the playlist you want to edit,

then press the confirmation button.

The “Edit PlayList” screen

appears. The upper “All

Programs” row shows available

scenes. And the lower “PlayList

No.xx” row shows the contents of

the Playlist selected.

• Each time you press DISPLAY,

the operation guide, the

recording date/time of the

selected scene, movie quality

(VIDEO Mode), screen aspect

ratio, and the recording length

(when using HDD) will appear.

• If you press MENU in step 4 or

5, the Submenu screen for

editing the Playlist will appear.

You can also use this Submenu

(p.103).

Move the cursor to the lower row by

and select the insertion

pressing e

position using

d/c.

Move the cursor to the upper row by

pressing and choose a scene you

wish to add by pressing

Scene to be added

d/c.

• If you add a scene with a dub

mark, the mark will also appear

on the scene in the playlist.

P l a yL

P r o g r ams

A l

0 0 4 / 0 1 4

P l a yL i s t N o . 0 1

0 0 8 / 0 0 8

PHOTO SELECT

ADD

The green “I” mark shows

the insertion position.

• You can also choose multiple

scenes (p.49).

Press the confirmation button.

• Repeat steps 4 to 6 to add other

scenes.

„ Deleting scenes from

Playlist (Edit)

Move the cursor to the lower row by

pressing and select the insertion

position using

Scene to be added

d/c.

Press

, then press MENU.

Display the “Edit PlayList” screen of

the playlist you wish to delete.

P l a yL

P r o g r ams

A l

0 0 4 / 0 1 4

0 0 7 / 0 0 7

Perform steps 2 and 3 in "Adding

scenes to a Playlist (Edit)" (p.98).

P l a yL i s t No . 03

PHOTO SELECT

ADD

Press

lower row, then choose a scene you

wish to delete by pressing

• You can also choose multiple

scenes (p.49).

to move the cursor to the

The green “I” mark shows

the insertion position.

Move the cursor to the upper row by

pressing

and choose a scene you

wish to add, the press MENU.

Press the confirmation button.

• You can also use the DELETE

button of the remote control

instead of the confirmation

button.

A l

P r o g r a ms

0 0 4 / 0 1 4

0 0 7 / 0 0 7

Add

Ex i t

P l a yL i s t No . 0 3

ENTER

RETURN

• Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete

other scenes.

Press

P l a yL

A l

P r o g r ams

0 0 4 / 0 1 4

0 0 8 / 0 0 8

The confirmation screen whether

to end appears.

P l a yL i s t No . 03

PHOTO SELECT

ADD

• You can also choose multiple

scenes (p.49).

„ Adding scenes using

the Submenu for

Editing (Edit)

You can add other scenes to a Playlist

using the “Edit” menu screen.

Select “Edit” “Add”, then press the

confirmation button.

• Repeat steps 3 to 5 to add other

scenes.

Press

, then press MENU.

Press

The confirmation screen appears.

Display the “Edit PlayList” screen of

the Playlist you wish to edit.

Perform steps 2 and 3 in "Adding

scenes to a Playlist (Edit)" (p.98).

Select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button.

The disc navigation screen of the

edited Playlist appears.

„ Deleting scenes using

the Submenu for

Editing (Edit)

„ Selecting scenes using

the Submenu for

Editing (Edit)

You can delete scenes from a Playlist

using the “Edit” menu screen.

You can specify the range of scenes

when adding or deleting consecutive

multiple scenes to/from a playlist.

This “Select” menu item is useful

when selecting consecutive multiple

scenes in items for adding or deleting

scenes.

Press

, then press MENU.

Display the “Edit PlayList” screen of

the Playlist you wish to edit.

Perform steps 2 and 3 in "Adding

scenes to a Playlist (Edit)" (p.98).

Press

, then press MENU.

Move the cursor to the lower row by

pressing

Display the “Edit PlayList” screen of

the Playlist you wish to edit.

and choose a scene you

wish to delete, the press MENU.

• You can also choose multiple

scenes (p.49).

Perform steps 2 and 3 in "Adding

scenes to a Playlist (Edit)" (p.98).

Move the cursor to the first or last

scene of those you wish to choose,

Select “Edit”

“Delete”, then press

the confirmation button.

• Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete

other scenes.

then press MENU

• To select all scenes, simply press

MENU.

Press

Select “Select” “Start

“Current End”/”All”, then press the

confirmation button.

→

Current”/

The confirmation screen appears.

→

Select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button.

The disc navigation screen of the

edited Playlist appears.

Press

The confirmation screen appears.

Select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button.

The disc navigation screen of the

edited Playlist appears.

Hint

If you delete all scenes on a

Playlist, the Playlist itself will be

erased.

100

„ Arranging theorder of

scenes in the Playlist

(Edit)

Notes

• When using the HDD, you need to

set “Category” to “All” before

using this function (p.86).

• When using a DVD-RAM, you

need to set “Category” to “All”

before using this function (p.114).

Press

, then press MENU

Select “PlayList”

“Select”, then

press the confirmation button.

The “Select PlayList” screen

appears.

„ Renaming the title of

a Playlist (Title)

When a Playlist is created, its title is

automatically generated from the date,

time, and sequential number of

creation.

Select the playlist you want to edit,

then press the confirmation button.

The targeted playlist screen

appears.

Select the scene you want to move,

then press MENU

You can rename the title as many

times as you like.

You can also select multiple

scenes (p.49).

Press

, then press MENU.

Select “Scene” “Edit” “Move”,

then press the confirmation button.

The “Move Scene” screen appears.

Select“PlayList” “Title”,thenpress

the confirmation button.

The “PlayList Title” screen

appears.

If you do not need to change the

scene(s), press the confirmation

button.

Select the playlist whose title you wish

to change, then press the confirmation

button.

Select the position where you wish to

move the scene, then press the

confirmation button.

Rename the title.

• The method to rename the

Playlist title is the same as the

procedure explained in

"Renaming the title of a program

(Title)" (p.93).

The confirmation screen appears.

Select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button.

The scenes of the playlist are

rearranged and the screen returns

to the playlist screen.

• To quit the move, select “NO”

before pressing the confirmation

button.

The disc navigation screen of the

Playlist whose title has been

changed appears.

101

„ Deleting a Playlist

(Delete)

Even if you delete a playlist, the

original scenes stored on the HDD/

DVD will not be deleted.

HDD RAM -RW (VR) CARD

Deleting Scenes

(Edit – Delete)

You can delete unnecessary scenes.

Press

, then press MENU

Press

Select “PlayList”

“Delete”, then

Select the scene you want to delete,

then press MENU

• You can also choose multiple

press the confirmation button.

The “Delete PlayList” screen

appears.

scenes (p.49).

Select the playlist you wan to delete,

then press the confirmation button.

The targeted playlist screen

appears.

For HDD/DVD

Select “Scene”

“Edit”

“Delete”, then press the

confirmation button.

For a card

Select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button.

Select “Scene”

press the confirmation button.

“Delete”, then

After deletion, the disc navigation

screen will be restored.

• To quit deletion, select “NO”

before pressing the confirmation

button.

If you do not need to change the

scene(s), press the confirmation

button.

Select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button.

The selected scene will be deleted.

• Repeat steps 4 and 5 to delete

other scenes.

Hint

If any playlist is deleted, the

number of playlists will

automatically be revised. (For

example, if the No.2 playlist is

deleted, the No.3 playlist will

become the No.2 playlist, etc.)

Press

to end the procedure.

102

The table below is the example of the

Submenu when MENU is pressed in

step 3 in "Deleting Scenes (Edit –

Delete)" (p.102).

Hints

• You can also delete a scene by

pressing DELETE on the remote

control after placing the cursor on

the scene you want to delete on the

disc navigation screen.

Submenu

Explanation

items

Delete Deletes the selected scene.

• To delete an unwanted part of a

scene on HDD/DVD-RAM/

DVD-RW (VR mode) disc,

divide the scene first, then delete

the unnecessary part (p.103).

Edit

Returns to the disc

navigation screen.

Exit

Selects all the scenes from

the top to the scene at the

cursor position.

Start

Current

→

Select

Selects all the scenes from

the scene at the cursor

position to the end.

Current

→

End

Notes

• The remaining space indicator

may not show any increase if the

deleted amount is small (e.g.

deleting a short movie, small

number of stills, etc.).

All

Selects all scenes.

Moves the cursor to the top

scene.

Top

End

Go To

Moves the cursor to the

scene at the end.

• The locked scenes on a card cannot

be deleted (p.110).

• If you delete all data on the HDD/

DVD/card, formatting the HDD/

DVD/card is recommended

(p.112).

HDD RAM -RW (VR)

Dividing a Movie

(Edit – Divide)

You can divide a scene into two parts.

To delete an unnecessary portion of a

scene, first divide the scene at the

point where you want to end or start

saving, and then delete the

z Editing using the Submenu

Other than the Menu from the disc

navigation screen (p.88), there is a

Submenu. When you press MENU

while in some step, Submenu appears

whenever it is available.

• The Submenu appears only in steps

where any of the Submenu items are

usable and only usable items are

displayed.

unnecessary portion.

Press

Select the scene you want to divide,

then press MENU

Select “Scene”

“Edit”

• To return to the original step, press

“Divide”, then press the confirmation

button.

The “Divide Scene” screen appears.

103

If you do not need to change the

dividing scene, press the confirmation

button again.

The selected scene will be played

back.

• If you press MENU before

pressing the confirmation

button, the Submenu appears

(p.103).

Notes

• Scenes with the skip setting cannot

be played, therefore, you cannot

specify the dividing point.

Remove the skip setting first to

divide.

• The actual point of division may

shift 0.5 seconds forward/

backward from the point you have

specified.

When you reach the desired point of

• If the division point is at the start

or end of a scene, a message

indicating this appears and

division cannot be made.

• A movie scene of 0.5 seconds or

less cannot be divided.

• If free space available on the

HDD/DVD is insufficient,

division will not be possible.

Delete unnecessary scenes.

• If you divide a scene with the dub

division, press PHOTO/SELECT

The confirmation screen appears.

Select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button.

The selected scene will be divided,

then the display will return to the

“Divide Scene” screen.

•

To quit division, select “NO”

before pressing the confirmation

button. The playback pause

screen will appear. Press

quit.

mark “

”, the dub marks will

appear on both divided scenes.

Hints

• Search and frameadvance(p.54)

are useful when designating

division points.

• If a fade has been added to the

original scene, the “IN” effect

will be added to the first half of

the scene, and the “OUT” effect,

to the latter half (p.106).

• Combining scenes that were

divided will restore the original

scene.

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HDD RAM -RW (VR)

Press the confirmation button if no

change is needed.

The confirmation screen that

shows the top and last scenes

appears.

• If you need to change the

combining range, press C. The

color of the cursor returns to

yellow and you can reselect the

scene.

Combining Multiple

Scenes

(Edit – Combine)

If you have recorded numerous short

scenes, combining them can be

convenient.

Be sure to select consecutive multiple

scenes. When using the HDD or a

DVD-RAM, combining scenes is

possible only if “Category: All” is

specified (p.86, 114).

Select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button.

The scenes in the specified range will

be combined, then the screen will

return to the beginning of step 3. (On

the thumbnail, the first scene of the

combined range of the scenes will

appear.)

• You can combine other scenes

by repeating the procedure from

steps 3 to 6.

Stills cannot be combined.

Press

, then press MENU

Select “Scene” “Edit”

“Combine”, thenpresstheconfirmation

button.

The “Combine Scenes” screen

appears.

• To quit combining scenes, select

“NO” before pressing the

confirmation button. The screen

after pressing the confirmation

button in step 3 will be restored.

Press Cto deselect the range

cursor, then the screen returns to

the beginning of step 3.

Move the cursor to the first scene you

wish to combine, then press the

confirmation button.

The cursor turns to 2-color (blue

and yellow) frame.

• If you press MENU before

pressing the confirmation

button, the Submenu appears

(p.103).

Press Cto end the procedure.

Move the cursor to the last scene to be

combined, then press the confirmation

button.

The red cursor surrounds all the

scenes to be combined.

The cursor at the last scene turns to

2-color (red and yellow) frame.

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White

Hints

• With fade effects, the “IN”

effect of the first scene in the

selected range and the “OUT”

effect of the last scene will be

attached to the combined scene.

Fade Out

• Each time you press DISPLAY,

the operation guide, the

recording date/time of the

selected scene, movie quality

(VIDEO Mode), screen aspect

ratio, and the recording length

(when using HDD) will appear.

Fade In

· Fades in from a white screen.

· Fades out to a white screen.

Wipe

Fade out

Notes

• Scenes in different programs

(different recording dates) cannot

be combined. Create a Playlist first

(p.96), then combine such scenes

on the Playlist.

• When using the HDD, you cannot

combine scenes of different movie

qualities (“VIDEO mode” settings) /

wide mode (“16:9”) settings.

Fade in

In: From a black screen, the image opens from

a horizontal split at the center.

Out: The image closes with two black wipes

meeting at the horizontal center.

B/W

Fade out

• If you combine scenes, both with

dub marks “

”, the dub mark

will appear on the combined scene.

• If you combine scenes, both with

and without dub marks, the dub

mark will not appear on the

combined scene.

Fade in

Fades in from a black and white screen to a full

color screen.

Fades out from a full color screen to a black

and white screen.

HDD RAM -RW (VR)

Press

Adding Special Effects

(Edit –Fade)

Select the scene you want to apply a

special effect to, then press MENU

• You can also choose multiple

You can add fading to the beginning

and/or end of a scene.

scenes (p.49).

There are three types of special

effects:

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Select “Scene”

“Effect”

Notes

“Fade”, then press the confirmation

button.

• If a DVD disc with a special

effect created on this camcorder

is played on another DVD

recorder/player, or the scene is

captured on a PC, the special

effect will not be reflected.

The “Fade” screen appears.

If you do not need to change the

scene(s), press the confirmation

button.

• When dubbing on a DVD-RW

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

the special effect will not be

reflected (p.81).

Select the special effects for “IN” or

“OUT”, “Enter”, then press the

confirmation button.

The “Fade” screen will be restored

after a message is displayed.

• Use f/eto move the

cursor to “IN”, “OUT”, “Enter”,

or “Cancel”.

• Use d/ cto select the effect

to be added, then press the

confirmation button to set the

effect.

• To cancel setting, select

“Cancel”.

HDD RAM -RW (VR)

Skipping Scenes

(Effect – Skip)

You can set the skip setting for scenes

you do not want played back so the

scenes with the setting will be

skipped.

• Repeat steps 2–5 to add effects

to other scenes.

Press

to end the procedure.

The “ ” or “ ” icon will

appear in the scenes for which fade

in or fade out has been set.

Move the cursor to the scene to be

skipped, then press MENU

• You can also choose multiple

scenes (p.49).

“IN” effect

Select “Scene”

“Effect”

“Skip”, then press the confirmation

button.

PLAY

“OUT” effect

The “Set Skip” screen appears.

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Press the confirmation button if no

change is needed.

After the skip setting, the “Set

Skip” screen will be restored.

• You can change the scene(s) to

be skipped before pressing the

confirmation button.

• Repeat this step to set the skip

setting for other scenes.

• If you press MENU before

pressing the confirmation

button, the Submenu appears

(p.103).

HDD RAM -RW (VR)

Changing Thumbnail

Image

(Effect – Thumbnail)

Normally, the first image of the

recorded scene is displayed as a

thumbnail. However, you can choose

another image of the scene for the

thumbnail. If you set a memorable

image for the thumbnail, you can

know what you recorded from a

glance at the Disc Navigation screen.

Press

The “

to end the procedure.

” icon indicates the skip

setting and appears on the scenes

to be skipped.

Press

Move the cursor to the scene of the

thumbnail you wish to change, then

Al l Pr o

press MENU

Skip icon

Select “Scene”

“Effect”

“Thumbnail”, then press the

confirmation button.

The “Change Thumbnail” screen

appears.

z To remove the skip setting

Repeat the same procedure. The skip

setting will be removed and the

icon will disappear.

Press the confirmation button if no

change is needed.

Playback of the selected scene

begins.

• You can reselect the scene

before pressing the confirmation

button.

• If you press MENU before

pressing PHOTO/SELECT, the

Submenu appears (p.103).

Notes

• If a DVD containing scenes with

the skip setting set on this

camcorder is played on another

DVD recorder/player, or such

scenes are captured on a PC, the

skip setting will not be reflected

("Note" (p.89)).

• When dubbing on a DVD-RW

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

the skip setting will not be

reflected (p.81).

When the image you wish to use as the

thumbnail of the scene appears, press

PHOTO/SELECT

The confirmation screen appears.

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Select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button.

The screen returns to the

beginning of step 4.

• To change the thumbnail of

another scene, repeat steps 4 to

HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF)

+RW CARD

Go To

You can move the cursor to the scene

recorded first or last using this

function.

• To cancel the change, select

“NO” before pressing the

confirmation button.

Press

, then MENU

Select “Go To”

“Top” or “End”,

Press Cto end the procedure.

then press the confirmation button.

The cursor jumps to the top or last

scene in the disc navigation

screen.

Hint

Search and frame advance (p.54)

are useful while you are choosing

a thumbnail image.

RAM CARD

Copying still pictures

on a DVD-RAM to the

Card (Copy)

Notes

• A thumbnail of a still cannot be

changed.

• Since the scene to which skipping

is set cannot be played back, you

cannot change its thumbnail.

Remove the skip setting of the

scene first to change the

Insert a DVD-RAM (recorded on an

Hitachi DVD camcorder that can

record still pictures on a DVD-RAM)

that includes the photos you wish to

copy, and a card with recordable

space, into this camcorder.

thumbnail.

• Movies cannot be copied.

• If a disc with a thumbnail change

created on this camcorder is

played on another DVD recorder/

player, or the scene is captured on

a PC, the thumbnail change will

not be reflected ("Note" (p.89)).

• When dubbing on a DVD-RW

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

the thumbnail change will not be

reflected (p.81).

• Even if all scenes, including movies,

are selected to be copied, only stills

will be copied.

Turn the power switch to “DVD”.

Press

Move the cursor to the scene to be

copied, then press MENU

• You can also choose multiple

scenes (p.49).

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Select “Scene” “Copy”, then press

the confirmation button.

The “Copy to card” screen

appears.

Notes

• You cannot copy from a card to a

DVD.

• The copied pictures on the card

will retain the qualities of the

original pictures on the DVD-

RAM.

Press the confirmation button if no

change is needed.

• You can change the scene(s) to

be copied in this step if you

wish.

• If you press MENU before

pressing the confirmation

button, the Submenu appears

(p.103).

CARD

Locking Scenes on a

Card (Lock)

Select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button.

The screen returns to step 5 where

you can select other scenes.

• To copy other scenes, repeat

steps 5 and 6.

• To cancel copying, select “NO”

before pressing the confirmation

button.

You can lock selected stills recorded

on a card so that they will not be

deleted or edited by mistake.

Turn the power switch to “SD”. (p.45)

Press

Select the still you want to lock, then

press MENU

• You can also choose multiple

Press Cto end the procedure.

scenes (p.49).

Hint

Select “Scene” “Lock”, then press

the confirmation button.

The “Lock Set” screen appears.

To check the still pictures on the

DVD-RAM, see "Displaying

Information Using the Menu

Screen (Detail)" (p.111).

Press the confirmation button if no

change is needed.

• You can change the scene to be

locked in this step if you wish.

• If you press MENU before

pressing the confirmation

button, the Submenu appears

(p.103).

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Press

to end the procedure.

Select “Scene”

“Detail”, then

The icon “ ” appears on the locked

still picture on the disc navigation

screen.

press the confirmation button.

The detailed information of the

scene appears.

When using HDD/DVD

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z To unlock the scene

Select the scene you wish to unlock,

then perform steps 4 and 5 in

When using a card

Sc e n e N o.

(

–

)

"Locking Scenes on a Card (Lock)".

The lock icon “ ” will disappear and

locking will be released.

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*1 Not displayed with DVD-RW

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

Note

If you format the card, the locked

scenes will also be deleted.

*2 “Dubbed” appears only when

you selected a scene from the

HDD, with a dub mark

its thumbnail.

*3 Not displayed with DVD-RAM/

DVD-RW/DVD-R (finalized)/

+RW discs recorded on another

device.

HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF)

+RW CARD

Displaying Information

Using theMenuScreen

(Detail)

*4 Will not appear if the loaded

card does not comply with DCF

(Design rule for Camera File

system).

You can display various information

for a scene: recording date/time and

length, special effects and movie

quality mode.

*5 The number of horizontal pixels

on a still picture

• Pressing c/dwill display

information of other scenes.

Press

to quit.

Press

The disc navigation screen will be

restored.

Select the scene you want to know

about, then press MENU

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HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF)

+RW CARD

Hints

Formatting the HDD/

DVD/CARD

• DCF (Design rule for Camera

File system) is a unified image

file format for video cameras.

Image files can be commonly

used for all digital devices that

conform to DCF. This

Formatting the HDD, or a DVD or

card deletes all recorded contents.

If you wish to delete all recorded

contents, it is recommended that you

use format, which will delete all the

scenes much quicker than using the

scene delete function.

camcorder complies with DCF.

• When only a certain scene is

displayed, you can display the

information of the next scene by

pressing cor previous scene

by pressing d.

Note

Formatting will delete all the

recorded contents on the HDD,

disc, or card. Be careful not to

delete data by mistake.

• If multiple scenes have been

selected, the total recording time

of the selected scenes (total

number in case of stills) will

appear.

When using the HDD/DVD

Insert the medium you want to format

(except for the HDD).

De t a i

V I DEO

( XTRA) :

( F NE) :

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Press

, then press MENU

)

RETURN

Select “HDD Setting” or “DVD

Setting” or “Card Setting”

When using a card

For

De t a i

“HDD Setting”, select “Format HDD”

then press the confirmation button.

Likewise, for “DVD Setting”, select

“Format DVD”, or for “Card Setting”

select “Format Card” then press the

confirmation button.

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S c e n e s :

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*1 Displayed when the VIDEO Mode

(movie quality) is unknown

because, for example, the scene

was recorded on another device.

The confirmation screen appears.

*2 Displayed when a DVD-RAM with

photos recorded using an Hitachi

DVD camcorder that can record

still pictures on a DVD-RAM is set

in this camcorder.

*3 Not displayed with a DVD-RAM/

DVD-RW/DVD-R (finalized)/

+RW that was recorded on another

device.

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Select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button.

• When using the HDD/DVD-

RAM/+RW/Card, formatting

will start.

• When using a DVD-RW disc, a

screen for prompting you to

select the VF mode or VR mode

will appear (p.36).

HDD RAM -RW (VR)

Protecting the HDD/

DVD

Although previously recorded movies

will not be erased by recording new

movies, a protect setting will ensure

against accidental erasure and

formatting. If the protect setting is

activated, however, you will not be

able to make new recordings until the

protect setting is canceled.

* If you choose “VR mode” when

formatting a DVD-RW (VR

mode), finalization will not be

canceled. All contents on the disc

will be erased after being

formatted and the disc will be a

finalized DVD-RW (VR mode)

and recordable.

Insert the disc you want to protect

(if the medium you want to protect is

not the HDD).

If you choose “VF mode” above,

finalization will be canceled.

Press

, then press MENU.

• To quit formatting, select “NO”

before pressing the confirmation

button.

Select “HDD Setting” or “DVD

Setting” For “HDD Setting”, select

“Protect HDD” then press the

confirmation button. Likewise, for

“DVD Setting”, select “Protect DVD”,

then press the confirmation button.

The confirmation screen appears.

Notes

• It may not be possible to format a

dirty or scratched disc. Such a

disc cannot be used.

• This camcorder may not

recognize some discs or cards that

were formatted on a PC or

another device.

• If you connect the camcorder and

your PC using the USB cable and

format a DVD or card set in the

camcorder, formatting may fail

and the disc or card may become

unusable.

Select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button.

• To quit protecting, select “NO”

before pressing the confirmation

button.

• To cancel the protect setting,

repeat the same steps to select

“Unprotect HDD” or “Unprotect

Disc” in step 3.

• If the camcorder is turned off

during formatting the inserted

disc will become unusable.

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RAM

Note

Displaying Movies or

Stills Independently

(Category)

This camcorder may not be able to

release the disc protection that was

set by another device. In such a

case, use the original device to

release the protection.

If you insert a DVD-RAM that

includes photos recorded on another

HITACHI camcorder, the scenes on

the disc will be displayed on the disc

navigation screen in the order of

recording, regardless of whether they

are movies or stills in the default

setting.

HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF)

+RW CARD

Checking the

Remaining Recording

Capacity on the

Medium (Capacity)

However, you can also display only

movies or stills independently (in the

order of recording) by changing the

“Category” setting.

You can check the available recording

space on the HDD or a DVD

(remaining recording duration) for

recording movies, or on a memory

card (the number of recordable stills)

for recording stills, in the LCD

monitor.

(Note that this camcorder cannot

record photos on the HDD or a DVD.)

Press

, then press MENU

Select “Others”

press the confirmation button.

“Category”, then

Insert the medium you want to check

(except for the HDD).

Choose one of the options shown in

the following table, then press the

confirmation button.

Press

, then press MENU.

Select “HDD Setting”, “DVD Setting”,

or “Card Setting” “Capacity”, then

press the confirmation button.

The information of the chosen

medium appears on the screen.

Category

Explanation

options

Movies and stills are

displayed at the same time.

ALL

VIDEO

Only movies are displayed.

Only stills are displayed.

PHOTO

After checking the information, press

, or press

The display returns to record pause

screen.

twice.

Hint

Once you close disc navigation

screen, the “Category” setting

returns to “All”.

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Viewing on the Other Devices

HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF)

+RW CARD

Connecting to Your TV

for Viewing

„ Connecting to a TV

Connect the camcorder to the TV using the provided AV/S cable as shown in the

illustration below.

Notes

• Before connecting, always turn down the volume of your TV set, to prevent

feedback noise (howling) from your TV speakers.

• Insert the connector cables straight into the terminals. Inserting them at an

angle may cause the terminals to break.

Video

Input

S-Video

Input*

Audio Input

Signal flow

AV/S cable

(provided)

red

white yellow

* If your TV has this terminal, connect the S-Video connector instead of

the Video connector.

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„ Viewing on your TV

Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to the terminal where the camcorder is

connected.

• Refer to your TV’s operation manual on how to switch the TV input.

Turn on the camcorder.

The image shown in the camcorder’s LCD monitor appears on the TV screen,

allowing you to view playback, recording, and editing on the large screen of

your TV.

Hints

• Volume can be adjusted on your TV.

• When operating the camcorder while viewing your TV screen, using the

provided remote control is convenient. However, if you are using other

Hitachi-brand A/V devices, they may be operated by the camcorder’s remote

control. In this event, change remote control code.

Notes

• If you have a wide-screen TV (screen ratio 16:9), and the TV is set to wide

mode, the disc navigation screen may not fit within the TV screen. In this

case, change your TV’s wide mode setting. (Refer to your TV’s operation

manual.)

• Do not leave the camcorder’s Menu screen and disc navigation screen

displayed on your TV screen for too long. Doing so may cause damage

(ghosting) on your TV screen.

HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF)

+RW CARD

„ Setting the on-screen display output On/Off

(OSD Output)

When the camcorder is connected to the TV, you can suppress camcorder’s on-

screen information appearing on the TV screen. (The on-screen information always

appear in the camcorder’s LCD screen regardless of this setting.)

Press MENU.

Select “Record Functions Setup”

button.

“OSD Output”, then press the confirmation

Select “On” or “Off”, then press the confirmation button.

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HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF)

+RW

„ Playing back wide-mode images on a 4:3 TV

(TV Type)

If you connect the camcorder to a 4:3 TV and play a disc recorded in “16:9” (wide)

mode, the image on the TV will be vertically distorted. In this case, set “TV Type”

to “4:3” so that you can obtain the image of the correct aspect ratio. (You will see

black bands that will adjust the image aspect ratio on top and bottom of the TV

screen.).

Press

, then press MENU.

“TV Type”, then press the confirmation button.

Select “Others”

Select “4:3”, then press the confirmation button.

O t h e r s

16:9

4:3

T V Ty p e

ENTER

RETURN

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Viewing on the Other Devices

Viewing on Other Players/

Recorders

A DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R disc recorded/dubbed on this camcorder is not

playable on another device such as a DVD recorder/player unless the disc is

finalized. Finalize a DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R using this camcorder.

A DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR mode) disc recorded/dubbed on this camcorder can

be played on a DVD recorder/player that supports 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW

(VR mode) without finalizing it. However, you need to finalize a DVD-RW (VR

mode) disc using this camcorder before importing scenes from the disc to your PC.

About DVD-RW (VF

mode)/DVD-R Discs

and Finalization

About +RW Discs and

Finalization

z A +RW disc set in the camcorder

will be automatically finalized

when you remove it from the

camcorder or when you connect

the camcorder to a PC (auto

finalization).

What you can/cannot do

before finalizing a disc

You can:

z Record or edit scenes using the

camcorder.

You cannot:

z You can add recordings on an auto-

finalized +RW disc.

z Play back the disc on a device

z An auto-finalized +RW disc can be

played on other devices such as a

DVD recorder/player; however, no

DVD video menu will appear. To

have the DVD video menu

displayed, finalize the +RW disc

from the disc navigation screen on

the camcorder.

(DVD recorder/player) other than

the camcorder.

What you can/cannot do

after finalizing a disc

You can:

z Play back the disc on a device

(DVD recorder/player) other than

the camcorder.

z Import scenes to your PC.

z Unfinalize the DVD-RW (VF

mode) disc and use it for recording

scenes.

z An unfinalized +RW disc is

recordable.

You cannot:

z Record or edit scenes using the

camcorder.

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About DVD-RW (VR

Mode) Discs and

Finalization

Notes on Finalization

z Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF

mode)/DVD-R disc which was

recorded or dubbed, but not

A DVD-RW (VR mode) disc recorded

on this camcorder can be played back

on a DVD recorder/player that

supports 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode)

without finalizing it.

finalized, on this camcorder into

another recording device, such as a

DVD recorder and DVD drive of a

PC. The recorded data may be

damaged.

z Before importing scenes to your

PC from DVD-RW (VR mode),

you need to finalize the disc using

the disc navigation screen on the

camcorder.

z You can use a finalized DVD-RW

(VR mode) disc for recording

scenes.

z Although discs recorded (and

finalized) on this camcorder can be

played back on recording/playing

devices which comply with

specific discs or recording modes,

playback of all discs under all

conditions is not guaranteed. If

playback is not possible, use this

camcorder to play back your disc.

z Playback may stop for a moment

temporarily between scenes while

playing on a DVD recorder/player.

z If you record or finalize a DVD-

RW (VF mode)/DVD-R disc

which was recorded or dubbed, but

not finalized, on this camcorder

using another DVD camcorder, the

recorded data may be damaged.

z A DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW that

has been finalized using a PC or

DVD recorder may not be playable

on this camcorder depending on

the editing software or recording

status of the disc.

z Once finalized, you cannot

unfinalize the disc. Formatting the

disc will not unfinalize it.

Playing back a DVD-

RAM Disc on a DVD

Player/Recorder

A DVD-RAM disc recorded on this

camcorder can be played back on a

DVD recorder/player that supports 8

cm DVD-RAM without finalizing it.

z If you insert a DVD-R disc

recorded on another Hitachi

camcorder into this camcorder, the

disc navigation screen will appear

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automatically. You cannot record

or finalize such discs using this

camcorder.

Select “DVD Setting”

DVD”, then press the confirmation

3 button.

“Finalize

z Do not insert a DVD-RW/DVD-R

disc recorded, but not finalized, on

a recorder manufactured by a

company other than Hitachi into

this camcorder. Doing so may

make the disc unusable.

A confirmation screen for

finalization appears.

Select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button.

The message showing that the

DVD is being finalized will

appear, and then the disc will be

finalized.

-RW (VR) -RW (VF)

+RW

When finalization is complete,

the disc navigation screen will

appear.

Finalizing a Disc

• “ ” appears on the disc

navigation screen for a

finalized disc.

Before you begin

You must finalize a DVD-RW (VF

mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc recorded/

dubbed on this camcorder before

playing it back using a DVD recorder/

player compatible with 8 cm discs.

F i n a l i z e D V D

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

D V D w i l l b e i m p o s s i b l e .

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

YES

ENTER

Note that no further recording/

dubbing is possible for a finalized

DVD-R.

Displayed only when a

DVD-R is used.

Likewise, no further recording/

dubbing is possible for a finalized

DVD-RW (VF mode), though, you

can unfinalize it to enable further

recording/dubbing.

Varies depending on the

length of recordings.

Pr og r a

001/ 015

There may be a case for a DVD-RW

(VR mode) that finalization is needed,

however, further recording/dubbing is

possible without unfinalizing it.

PLAY PHOTO SELECT

Finalized DVD

Connect the AC adapter/charger to

power the camcorder (p.38).

• You cannot finalize if a battery

pack is used as a power source.

2 Press

120

, and then press MENU.

-RW (VF)

+RW

001 / 010

Unfinalizing a Disc

You can unfinalize a DVD-RW (VF

mode)/+RW disc finalized on this

camcorder so that additionalrecording

can be done on it.

TOP

END

The screen above is an

example when a DVD-RW

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

viewed on a DVD player.

1 Press

, and then press MENU.

“DVD Setting”

“Unfinalize

DVD”, then press the confirmation

2 button.

Notes

A confirmation screen for

unfinalization appears.

• If the disc in the camcorder has

already been finalized, “Finalize

Disc” does not appear in the

Menu.

Select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button.

• The time required to finalize that

appears on the “Finalize DVD”

screen is only for reference.

• In case of a DVD-R, it takes

longer to finalize it if recording

length is short.

The message showing that the

disc is being unfinalized will

appear, and then the disc will be

unfinalized.

Hint

• For a DVD-RW/+RW which has

previously been finalized, the

next finalization may be quicker.

A finalized DVD-RW (VR mode)

can be recorded as is, without

being unfinalized.

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Dubbing With Another Audio/Video (A/V) Device

HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF)

+RW CARD

Notes

• Before making the connection, turn off both the camcorder and the other A/

V device.

• Connect the camcorder to a wall outlet instead of using the battery pack to

secure the power supply during dubbing.

• If the other A/V device is HITACHI brand, the A/V device may respond to

the camcorder’s remote control. In such a case, change the remote control

code of the other A/V device.

„ Dubbing from another A/V device (DZ-HS903A)

(The DZ-HS803A does not have this (external input) feature.)

Make the connection between the camcorder and the other A/V device using the

provided AV/S input/output cable as shown in the illustration below.

To the audio/

Signal flow

video inputs of

the other A/V

device

To A/V terminal

AV/S cable

(provided)

* The S-Video connector is unusable.

Turn on the camcorder and switch the “Input Source” setting to “LINE” (p.78).

Turn on the other A/V device and start playback.

The playback image appears in the camcorder’s LCD monitor.

Press the camcorder’s record button.

Recording (dubbing) begins.

• Recording procedures are the same as described in“Recording Movies to the

HDD” (p.24) or “Recording Movies to a DVD” (p.25).

• When you capture a still picture, press PHOTO/SELECT.

• When the power is turned off, the “Input Source” setting returns to

“CAMERA”.

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Hint

If you wish to turn off the information superimposed on the image, press

camcorder’s DISPLAY repeatedly.

Notes

• The recorded contents can be played back in the same manner as when playing

back images recorded on this camcorder.

• Images not privately recorded may be copy protected by the copy-guard signal

to protect the copyright. In such a case, “COPY PROTECTED” appears on the

camcorder’s LCD screen and you cannot proceed with recording. Typical

TV programs, etc.

• Some images privately recorded and without copy-guard signals may not be

recorded properly depending on the signal conditions.

• When recorded images are played back on a PC, black bands may appear at the

edges of the screen.

• If the input signal is interrupted, for example, by switching the channel on the

TV or switching input using the video selector, recording cannot be performed

properly.

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„ Dubbing from the camcorder to another A/V device

Make the connection between the camcorder and the other A/V device using the

provided AV/S input/output cable as shown in the illustration below.

Signal flow

To the S-Video

input*

To the audio/

video inputs of

the other A/V

device

To A/V terminal

AV/S cable

(provided)

* Connect the S-Video connector if available for the other A/V device

for better picture quality.

Turn on both the camcorder and the other device, then press

Choose the scene on the disc navigation screen.

of the camcorder.

Switch the other A/V device’s external input to the input from the camcorder.

Press the confirmation button of the camcorder for playback and start recording using

the other A/V device.

Hints

• Sounds are reproduced from the camcorder’s speaker.

• You can create a playlist (p.96) in advance to dub only scenes you wish to

record to.

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Connecting to Your PC

About the software

included

The USB cable and CD-ROM

software provided with the camcorder

will allow you to use the movies and

stills recorded on this camcorder on

your PC.

Medium

Read/

Write

HDD DVD Card

Read

Write

Read

Write

–

Windows

–*

–

Macintosh

–*

*1 Writing to a card using Explorer/

Finder is possible.

The included CD-ROM contains the

software for both Windows and

Macintosh.

*2 A DVD-VR (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW

(VR mode)) cannot be created.

Windows

Notes

• A DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW

recorded on this camcorder must

be finalized on this camcorder

before using it in your PC.

• You cannot create a DVD-VR

(DVD-RAM/DVD-RW) on

Macintosh software.

ImageMixer 3

This allows you to import the images

recorded on the camcorder to your PC.

You can play back imported images

and edit movies, for example, cut-edit

them, add titles and BGM, and add

image switching effects, etc.

You can also create a DVD-video

(DVD-RW/DVD-R) and DVD-VR

(DVD-RAM/DVD-RW).

• Since the audio format of an

MPEG file imported to a

Macintosh using ImageMixer 3

Mac Edition for DVDCAM will

be AC3 audio, no audio will be

played back with QuickTime,

even after installing the optional

MPEG-2 playback component;

only video is played back. To

play back the imported MPEG

file, use ImageMixer 3 Mac

Edition.

• Discs such as AACS, CPRM, or

CSS, which are copyright

protected, are not compatible

with the software provided with

this camcorder.

Macintosh

ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for

DVDCAM

This allows you to import the images

recorded on the camcorder to a

Macintosh as an MPEG file.

You can play back imported images

and edit movies, for example, cut-edit

them, etc.

You can also create a DVD-Video

(DVD-RW/DVD-R).

Windows/Macintosh

Media on the camcorder and

read/write operations

• The software provided with this

camcorder cannot be used to write

to the camcorder’s HDD/+RW.

The following table shows whether or

not reading from/writing to a

camcorder’s medium is possible.

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The provided software is compatible

for Japanese, English, German,

French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese

(simplified characters) users.

Before opening the software CD-

ROM, please read "Be sure to

read the following before opening

the package of CD-ROM"

(p.182).

Screen shots in this manual use

Windows XP screens for Windows

and Mac OS X 10.4 screens for

Macintosh.

PC requirements

Windows

Windows 2000 Professional SP3 or later

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

Windows Vista

*64-bit Edition is excluded.

*To use this software, you must log in as administrator.

IBM PC/AT adapter (DOS/V PC)

Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or greater

(Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or greater is recommended.)

*Operation is not guaranteed for PCs to which any alteration,

such as overclocking, had been added from the original

specifications.

CPU

• Windows 2000 : 128MB or greater (256MB or greater is

recommended.)

• Windows XP : 256MB or greater (512MB or greater is

Memory

recommended.)

• Windows Vista : 512MB or greater (1GB or greater is

recommended.)

The following free space is needed:

• At time of installing the software: 300 MB or more

• At time of disc creation: approx. 3 times that of the capacity

of the disc to be created

At least one or more USB 1.1 or 2.0 free ports are necessary.

(May not operate if the camcorder is connected through a USB

hub.)

HDD

USB

• Display screen of 1024×768 pixel, 16 bit (High color) or

greater

Others

• Video device compliant with Direct X 9.0c or greater

version

• Sound output device

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Macintosh

Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4, v10.5

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

CPU

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

256 MB or greater (512 MB or greater is recommended.)

Memory

The following free space is needed:

• At time of installing the software: Approx. 50 MB

• At time of disc creation: approx. 2 times or more that of the

capacity of the disc to be created

HDD

Graphic

USB

At least 1024 × 768 pixels (full-color is recommended.)

At least one or more USB 1.1 or 2.0 free ports are necessary.

(May not operate if the camcorder is connected through a USB

hub.)

Compatible

drive

SuperDrive mounted in Macintosh in standard

The slot-in type drive of Macintosh is not compatible with 8 cm discs (as

of August 2008). Be sure not to use this type of drive, since a disc inserted

by mistake cannot be removed.

Notes (Windows/Macintosh)

• You must have the administrator authority of the PC before installing

software.

• Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases:

– When connected via a USB hub

– When used on a custom-made PC

• Even if your PC satisfies the system requirements, operation malfunctions

and limitations in use may occur depending on the combinations of other

software and devices you are using.

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„ Software installation

Confirm the software license

agreement.

Read the software license

agreement carefully. If you agree

with the terms, select “I accept the

terms of the license agreement.”,

then click “Next”.

Windows

Turn on the power to your PC.

If you are using your PC for other

applications, quit all software you

are using.

Insert the provided CD-ROM into your

PC’s CD-ROM drive.

The software installer

automatically starts up, and the

“Choose Setup Language” screen

automatically appears.

If the “Choose Setup Language”

screen does not appear, open the

drive in which the CD-ROM is

contained using Windows’ My

Computer or Explorer, and double

click “Setup.exe”.

Click

Select the installation destination.

If there is no change to the

installation destination, click

“Next”. If you wish to change the

installation destination, click

“Change” and specify the

installation destination, then click

“Next”.

Select the installation language.

Select the installation language,

then click “Next”.

The “ImageMixer 3”installationscreen

appears.

Click “Next”.

Click

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Select your country’s video system.

Note

After completing software

installation, Direct X installation

may commence depending on your

PC. In this event, follow the screen

indications to install it.

Macintosh

Click

Turn the Macintosh on, and insert the

provided CD-ROM into the Macintosh.

Perform installation.

Preparations for installation are

now complete. Click “Install” to

begin the installation process.

Double-click the “DVDCAM5000” icon

displayed on the desktop.

Double-click the icon of “ImageMixer 3

for DVDCAM.pkg” displayed on the

screen.

Click

The installer will start.

After installation is complete, the

following message screen will appear.

Click “Finish” to restart your PC.

Software installation is now

complete.

Click “Continue”, then the

operating environment and

restrictions will be displayed.

Read them carefully, then click

“Continue”, then the license

agreement screen will appear.

Click

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„ Preparation before

importing images

When importing from a DVD-RW/

DVD-R set in the camcorder, be sure

to finalize the disc (p.120).

Check the license agreement.

Choose your language to be used

for software installation, and then

carefully read. If you agree with the

conditions, select “Continue”.

If you accept the license agreement,

click “I agree”.

z A +RW disc set in the camcorder

will be automatically finalized

when you connect the camcorder to

your PC (auto finalization).

* With the provided software for

Macintosh, the language used

with the OS will automatically be

installed.

z When importing from the HDD/a

DVD-RAM/SD memory card,

finalization is not required.

Select your language

„ Connecting the

camcorder to your PC

using the provided

USB cable

Click

Choose the installationdestination and

type of installation.

Follow the on-screen instructions

for operation. Installation will start.

Before connection

Turn the camcorder’s power switch to

“HDD”, “DVD”, or “SD” (the

medium from which you want to

import images to your PC). Note that

you cannot switch to another medium

after establishing a connection

between the camcorder and the PC.

Also turn on your PC.

After installation is finished, the exit

screen will appear. Click “Close”.

The installation is completed and

the installation screen will be

closed. Remove the CD-ROM.

Hint

Note

To choose another camcorder’s

medium, disconnect the USB

cable from the PC and turn the

camcorder’s power switch

position to the medium you wish

to use, then reconnect the USB

cable.

You must have the administrator

authority of the PC before installing

software.

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How to connect to your PC

Make connections as illustrated below. The PC will automatically recognize the

camcorder and sometimes prompt you to restart the PC.

Restart the PC if prompted.

To USB terminal

USB cable (provided)

Notes

• The USB cable does not supply power to the camcorder. Use the AC adapter/

charger to power the camcorder.

• Before connecting, disconnect any cables other than the USB cable and AC

adapter/charger.

• The camcorder’s ACCESS/PC indicator will light green after making the

connection. The indicator will light or flash orange, while the HDD or a disc

is being accessed.

• The camcorder’s CARD ACCESS indicator will light or flash red while an

SD memory card is being accessed.

• Nothing will appear on the camcorder’s LCD monitor while the camcorder is

connected to the PC.

• If you use a USB1.1 port instead of a USB2.0 port, playback may not be

smooth and the process may take more time.

• For precautions when connecting to a PC, see p.145.

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import them.

Camcorder indications

on the PC

If the camcorder is set to HDD or

DVD mode and connected to your PC,

it will be recognized as a disc drive.

* The number may differ if the card was

recorded on another DCF conforming

device.

Operations prohibited

or unable to perform

during the connection

z Turning the power off.

z Switching to another medium on

the camcorder

If the camcorder is set to SD mode and

connected to a PC, it will be

recognized as a removable disc.

Hint

The icon and drive name may vary

depending on the software

environment you are using.

(Do not move the power switch

once you have connected to the

PC.)

z HDD/DVD file operations using

Explorer/Finder

Note

(Use the provided software.)

z Camcorder operations using the

operation buttons of the camcorder

z Ejecting a disc by pressing down

the DISC EJECT switch of the

camcorder.

Do not directly handle files on the

HDD or DVD in the camcorder

using Explorer/Finder. Doing so

may cause valuable image data to

be lost and damage the medium and

render it unusable. Please use the

provided software.

„ How to remove/

replace a DVD or

remove a card during

the connection

The disc or card set in the camcorder

can be removed/replaced by operating

the connected PC without turning off

the camcorder or disconnecting the

PC.

Handling photos

Photos are recorded on an SD memory

card in JPEG format. Use an

application that can handle JPEG

images.

The following shows how to import

photos to your PC:

Insert an SD memory card with photos

into the camcorder, and connect it to a

PC. Double-click the removable disc

icon displayed on the screen. The

contents of the card will appear.

The photos of the card are stored in the

“DCIM” - “100*HPNX1” folder.

Drag and drop them to the PC to

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Macintosh

Removing/replacing

DVD

Drag the drive icon (displayed on

desktop) and place it in the Trash.

After making sure that the icon

disappears from the desktop, remove

the SD memory card from the card slot

of the camcorder.

Windows

Select the camcorder’s drive icon

using Windows Explorer or My

Computer.

→ Click the right button on your

mouse.

→ Select “Eject”.

„ Using a PC’s DVD drive

to read a DVD

→ The camcorder’s disc compartment

lid will open.

recorded on the

camcorder

If your PC’s DVD drive and software

conform to the standards of the DVD

recorded on the camcorder, you can

directly insert the DVD into the DVD

drive to use it.

If you insert a different DVD and

close the lid, the DVD will be

recognized.

Macintosh

Place the drive icon of this camcorder

(displayed on desktop) in Trash Box:

Then the lid of the camcorder’s disc

compartment will open. Load another

disc and close the lid, then the disc

will be recognized.

Note that the DVD drive can handle

only DVDs whose types conform to

the DVD drive. You may need to

change the DVD drive depending on

the type of DVD recorded on the

camcorder.

Removing SD memory

card

A finalized DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW

can be used with a DVD-ROM drive

(reading only).

Windows

To make sure the SD memory card is

not being accessed by the PC, check

that the CARD ACCESS indicator on

the camcorder (p.15) is not lit or

flashing. Then, remove the SD

Macintosh slot-in type drives

are not compatible with 8 cm

discs (as of August 2008). Do not

use this type of drive, since a

disc inserted by mistake cannot

be removed.

memory card from the camcorder.

Note that the CARD ACCESS

indicator may be lit or flashing for a

while after a file on the PC is written

to the SD memory card. Wait until the

CARD ACCESS indicator goes out. It

will sometimes take several minutes.

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Notes

• If you wish to write images onto a

new DVD-RW using your PC, do

not format the disc using the

camcorder.

• Some upright or slot load PC disc

drives are not compatible with 8

cm discs.

• Adapters to convert 8 cm into

12 cm diameter CDs (for

8 cm CDs) are not compatible for

use with 8 cm DVD-RAM/

8 cm DVD-RW/8 cm DVD-R/

8 cm +RW.

Click

• Finalize a DVD-RW/DVD-R/

+RW recorded on the camcorder

before using it on the PC (p.120).

• Some DVD-ROM drives cannot

read a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW

recorded on the camcorder.

Select “USB mass-storage device -

Drive(E:)” and click “STOP”.

The drive name (E:, etc.) will differ

according to your PC.

Confirm the device again and click

“OK”.

Disconnect the USB cable.

„ Before terminating PC

connection (removing

the USB cable) and

changing the power

switch setting

If an error occurs during the

Safely Remove Hardware

procedure, shut down

Windows and detach the USB

Windows

cable.

When you are using Windows^®

2000 Professional, installing

Windows^®2000 SP3 or later OS

updates may solve the problem.

For instructions on how to obtain

Windows 2000 SP3, refer to your

PC maker or Microsoft

Detach the USB cable from the PC.

Quit the application and click the

“Safely Remove Hardware” icon in

the task tray at the bottom right of

the Windows display screen.

Corporation.

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Macintosh

Note

Firstly, dismount the camcorder’s

medium by selecting the drive icon of

the camcorder (HDD, DVD, or card),

and select “Eject” in the “File” menu.

Disconnect the USB cable.

For movies recorded on a +RW, no

recording date/time will appear on

ImageMixer 3.

Viewing movies on the

camcorder’s HDD/ DVD

using the PC screen

* A DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW

recorded on this camcorder must be

finalized using this camcorder

(p.120).

How to Use the

Software

See p.140 if you are a Macintosh user.

Windows

Turn the camcorder’s power switch

position to the medium you wish to use

with the PC.

Then connect the camcorder to your PC

using the provided USB cable.

• If you want to use images

recorded on a DVD, insert the

DVD into the camcorder before

making the USB connection.

How to use ImageMixer 3

ImageMixer 3 allows you to import

images recorded on the camcorder to

the PC. You can then edit video file(s),

and create a DVD-Video or DVD-VR

using the video file(s).

The following shows the basic

operations of ImageMixer 3.

For detailed instructions about

ImageMixer 3, refer to the PDF file

instruction manual installed with the

software. To display the PDF manual,

click “Help (H)” - “ImageMixer Help

(H) F1” while ImageMixer 3 is

running.

Launch ImageMixer 3.

2 When ImageMixer 3 starts up, the

launcher screen will appear.

Click “Playback/Import Video”.

Click

Explanations (for example, on how to

edit video files) are described in the

PDF manual.

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 the desktop, select [Start] -

[Programs] or [All Programs] -

[PIXELA] - [ImageMixer 3] -

[ImageMixer 3].

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Storingmovies onto aPC

and creating a

DVD-RW/DVD-R playable

on your DVD recorder/

player

Click on “Hitachi DVDCAM”on the left

side of the screen.

The recorded images on the

camcorder’s medium you chose

will be displayed.

Double-click the thumbnail of the

movie you wish to play back (or choose

a thumbnail and click “Playback”).

The playback screen will appear

and playback will start.

Store images recorded on the

camcorder onto your PC, then you can

create a DVD that you can play back

using your DVD recorder/player.

Click

Launch ImageMixer 3.

When ImageMixer 3 starts up, the

launcher screen will appear.

Click “Create DVD-Video”.

Click

Choose an image

to play back.

Eject button

• Double-click the playback screen

for full-screen display. To exit

the full-screen display, double-

click the screen again.

• To play back images on another

DVD, click the Eject button in

the bottom left of the library

screen with playback stopped.

The disc compartment of the

camcorder will open. Replace the

DVD.

Click “Create New DVD”.

The project settings screen will

appear.

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Set up a project.

Click on a title and then select a

chapter to import to the PC.

Click the “Import” button to start the

transfer.

Check the project settings screen

where you can specify file save

location, video format, and

picture quality, and change the

settings if necessary. Note that

you need to select “NTSC” as a

video format for use in the USA.

Then click “OK”.

Repeat this step as needed to import

other chapters.

Eject button

Click

• To import images on another

disc, click the Eject button and

replace the disc. After a few

moments, the images on the disc

will appear. Repeat the

procedure to import more

images. (When images on a

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

+RW disc are imported, the

recording date/time will not

appear.)

Click

Select “Hitachi DVDCAM (HDD)”

when the power switch is set to

“HDD”, or “Hitachi DVDCAM” when

the power switch is set to “DVD”,

then click “Import”.

• To import all chapters in a title

at one time, click “Select all” in

the editing menu at the top of

the screen, and then click the

“Import” button.

Click

The “ImageMixer 3 DVD

Authoring” screen showing the

images recorded on the HDD/

DVD will appear.

• To import multiple chapters,

click the desired chapters while

holding down the Ctrl key.

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Click the “Authoring” tab to display

the editing screen.

Click the “Write” tab to display the

“Write” screen.

The video files you just imported

will appear under “Source”.

Choose the desired video file, and

click “Add titles” to register the

file.

Check the “Create disc” box, and

select the drive used for writing, and

then enter a disc name.

Click

To register a previously imported

video file (using ImageMixer 3),

click “File” to choose the folder in

which the video file is stored.

Summer Memory

Insert a blank DVD-RW/DVD-R disc

into the PC’s DVD drive.

Click the “Write” button.

Click

• Clicking “Theme” or “Set title

menu” will allow you to change

the design of the DVD-Video

menu.

Summer Memory

Choose the type of disc to be created

(8 cm/12 cm/2-layer) using [Settings]

- [Preference].

Click

The confirmation screen will

appear.

After checking the settings, click

“OK”.

Writing will start.

When writing is complete, the

drive will open to eject the DVD.

Congratulations! Your original

DVD is now finished.

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Notes

• If a video recorded on the HDD in

this camcorder for extended

hours is too long for one disc, cut/

edit the video so that it can be

recorded on one disc. See the on-

line instruction manual of

ImageMixer 3 for cut-editing of

videos. To display the

ImageMixer 3 manual, choose

“Help”, and then “ImageMixer 3

Help (H) F1”, while ImageMixer

3 is being executed.

• If you load a written DVD-RW

into the write drive, the dialog

“Are you sure you want to delete

the content of disc?” will appear.

Deleting the content of the disc

will erase all data on the disc.

Carefully check the contents of

the disc beforehand.

Choosing “Yes” will display the

disc erasure screen. After

checking it, click the “OK”

button. Once the contents on the

disc have been deleted, the disc

compartment on the camcorder

will open. Close the cover

following the message

instructions.

• If the disc contains a video file

that does not conform to DVD-

Video format, the video will be

reformatted, resulting in

deterioration of image quality.

• If you click “File” - “Save

project” before writing is

complete, the operation status can

be saved as a project file. You can

open this saved project file later

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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Macintosh

Viewing movies on the

camcorder’s HDD/ DVD

using the Macintosh

screen

* A DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW

recorded on this camcorder must be

finalized using this camcorder

(p.120).

How to use ImageMixer 3 Mac

Edition for DVDCAM

ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for

DVDCAM allows you to import

images recorded on the camcorder to a

Macintosh as a video file. You can

play back a video file, edit it and

create a DVD-Video.

Turn the camcorder’s power switch

position to the medium you wish to use

with your Macintosh.

The following shows the basic

operations of ImageMixer 3 Mac

Edition for DVDCAM.

Refer to the PDF manual installed

with the software for detailed

instructions of ImageMixer 3 Mac

Edition for DVDCAM.

To open the PDF manual, click “Help”

- “ImageMixer 3 Help” while

ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition is running.

Connect the camcorder to the

Macintosh using the provided USB

cable.

• If you want to use images

recorded on a DVD, insert the

DVD into the camcorder before

making the USB connection.

Launch ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition by

clicking “Hitachi DVDCAM” displayed

in the left of screen.

The images recorded on the HDD

(DVD when DVD is chosen) will

appear.

To start ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition,

double-click the “ImageMixer 3 for

DVDCAM” icon in the Macintosh HD

(startup disk) - “Applications” -

“ImageMixer 3 for DVDCAM”.

Click

Notes

• The provided software cannot be

used to burn a DVD-VR (DVD-

RAM/DVD-RW) disc.

• With scenes recorded on a DVD-

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

disc, no recording date/time will

appear on ImageMixer 3 Mac

Edition for DVDCAM.

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Choose the movie you wish to play

back and click “Playback”.

The playback screen will appear

and the movie will be played back.

Notes

• When connecting the camcorder

to a 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 (“1” in

the USA”).

• Normal playback may not be

possible, depending on the record

status of the disc.

Storing movies onto

your Macintosh

Click

Choose an image

to play back.

ImageMixer 3 Mac Editionallows you

to import movies recorded on the

HDD/DVD of this camcorder to your

Macintosh as MPEG files.

Hint

The DVD player may start

automatically when you insert a

DVD in the camcorder or the

Macintosh drive. To cancel

automatic start of the DVD player:

from the “Apple” menu, choose

“System Preferences” -

Using ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition,

you can play back the imported video

files, combine images, cut-edit them,

and create a DVD-Video.

* A DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW

recorded on this camcorder must be

finalized using this camcorder

(p.120).

“CDs&DVDs” - “When you insert

a video DVD” - “Ignore”.

Perform steps 1 to 3 in "Viewing

movies on the camcorder’s HDD/ DVD

using the Macintosh screen" (p.140)

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Choose the movie you wish to import

and click “Import” at the bottom of

screen.

Click “Library” in the top left of the

screen.

The video files imported to the

Macintosh will appear in a list as

shown below.

Importing will start.

Click

Choose an image

to import.

• To play back a file, select one

from the library screen and click

the Playback button at the

bottom of screen. Also, clicking

the “Movie Edit” icon allows

you to cut-edit the video.

Choose the movie you wish to import

and click “Import” at the bottom of

screen.

Importing will start.

• Refer to the PDF instruction

manual of ImageMixer 3 for

details on use (p.140).

Hint

If you click “Recently Imported

Files” in “Smart Album” on the

left of the screen, only the files

recently imported will

automatically appear.

If you designate a specific

Click

Choose an image

to import.

condition, such as title, Smart

Album will also automatically

display the matching video files.

For detailed use of Smart Album,

refer to “How to Use” - “Creating

Albums” - “Creating Smart

Albums” in the PDF manual.

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Creating a DVD-RW/

DVD-R playable on your

DVD recorder/player

After storing the images recorded on

the camcorder onto your Macintosh

(p.141), you can create a DVD-Video

(DVD-RW/DVD-R) playable on your

DVD recorder/player.

Choose the desired video files to

include on the DVD-Video, and then

click “DVD List” at the bottom of

screen.

Launch ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition.

Click “Library” at the top left of the

screen.

The video files imported to the

Macintosh will appear in a list as

shown below.

Click

Choose an image

to import.

Click

The DVD specification screen

will appear.

Choose the desired DVD menu

design, size of DVD disc to be created

(8 cm/12 cm), and picture quality.

Click “OK”.

Click

The created DVD list will be

added.

• The DVD list is registered as

“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.

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The writing screen will appear

after clicking “Write”.

Hints

• You can also use Album or

Smart Album to easily prepare a

DVD creation list, by choosing

the video files to create a DVD-

Video with, and then clicking

“DVD List” at the bottom of the

screen.

Choose the drive that you use for

writing, and then click “Create”.

Writing to DVD will start.

• Even after creating a DVD list,

you can drag a video file from

the library and drop it on the

DVD list on the left of screen to

add the file.

• While a DVD list is displayed,

click the Utility Menu button at

the bottom of the screen and

select “Edit DVD List”. You

can reselect and set the DVD

menu design, the size of the

DVD disc, and the picture

Click

• If you wish to create multiple

DVDs with the same contents,

choose “Yes” for the message

“Do you want to create another

disc?” that will be displayed

after a DVD is created.

Write the files to a DVD by clicking

“Write” at the bottom of the screen.

Before clicking “Write”, you can

double check the video files in the

DVD list. Select the video file you

wish to check and click the

Playback icon at the bottom of the

screen.

Hints

• If you load a written DVD-RW

in the write drive, the prompt

“Are you sure you want to

delete the contents of disc?” will

appear.

Deleting the content of disc will

erase all data on the disc.

Carefully check the content of

the disc before erasing.

• If the disc contains a video file

that does not conform to DVD-

Video format, the video will be

formatted, resulting in

deterioration of image quality.

Click to check

Click

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„ Uninstalling the

software

Precautions When

Connecting to a PC

Windows

z When connecting the camcorder

to a PC, use the AC adapter/

charger as a power source.

Although you can also use the battery

pack, if the camcorder power is cut

during data transfer, your valuable

recorded data may be lost. If this occurs

while writing to disc, the disc will no

longer be usable.

Use “Control Panel” to open “Add or

Remove Applications”, select the

application to be uninstalled from the

displayed list of applications, and then

click the “Change/Remove” button.

Notes

• After uninstalling the software,

restart your PC.

• Administrative privileges are

required to conduct

z While accessing the camcorder

from a PC, do not plug or unplug

the cables.

If you plug or unplug the USB cable

(provided) or the power source (power

cable and DC power cord) while the

ACCESS/PC indicator or CARD

ACCESS indicator is lit or flashing,

your valuable recorded data may be lost.

If this occurs while writing to disc, the

disc will no longer be usable.

uninstallation.

Macintosh

Drag and drop the following folders/

files to the Recycle Bin:

z When you connect this

camcorder to your PC, disconnect

all the cables except for the AC

adapter/charger and the USB

cable.

z /Application/ImageMixer 3 for

DVDCAM

z /User/Movies/ImageMixer 3 for

DVDCAM

z /User/Library/Application

Support/ImageMixer 3 for

DVDCAM

z /User/Library/Preferences/

com.PIXELA.ImageMixer

3.DVDCAM.plist

z Make sure the camcorder does

not overheat. (Operations

conducted with the camcorder

and PC connected should be

limited to a rough standard of

approx. 30 minutes within

environmental conditions at

approx. 86°F (30°C).)

z /Library/Receipts/ImageMixer 3

for DVDCAM.pkg

If the camcorder overheats, camcorder

operations may not function properly. In

particular, if an error occurs while

writing to DVD-R, the disc will no

longer be usable. Make sure to prevent

the camcorder from overheating. As

extended time will be required to import

lengthy scenes recorded to the HDD to

your PC, make sure that the camcorder

does not overheat.

Notes

• “User” will depend on the login

user name.

• Administrative privileges are

required to conduct

uninstallation.

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z The provided software does not

import the camcorder’s editing

features, such as the fade

Contact Information

z Inquiries on the software

provided with this camcorder

should be directed to the

following.

settings and Playlist contents.

z If the camcorder is connected via

a USB hub or to a USB port on the

PC’s front panel or keyboard, the

camcorder may not be recognized

by the PC. If this happens,

Support Center phone numbers

for software provided:

PIXELA CORPORATION

+1-800-458-4029 (Toll-free)

+1-213-341-0163

connect the camcorder to a USB

port on the PC’s rear panel.

z If the camcorder power is off, it

cannot be connected to a PC.

URL:

z Do not use a PC application to

finalize a DVD-RW/DVD-R

recorded on this camcorder.

Doing so will make the disc

unusable.

http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/

hitachi/e/index.html

z For inquiries on connecting a PC

to this camcorder:

z Although reading data from the

camcorder or writing data to the

camcorder may be possible using

software other than the provided

software, operation is not

Hitachi Camcorder PC Software

Support Center

URL:

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

guaranteed.

z If the PC is started from suspend

mode (or sleep or standby) with

the camcorder connected to the

PC, the camcorder may not be

recognized. Disconnect the

camcorder from the PC, and

restart the PC.

z Multiple camcorders cannot be

connected to the PC at the same

time.

z Although it is stated that discs

created using the provided

software can be played back on

devices compliant with those

respective disc types, playback

on all devices is not guaranteed.

There are instances when

playback is not possible

depending on the playback device

or disc recording condition.

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Additional Information

Optional Accessories

CAMERA ACCESSORIES

Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)

Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1)

Step-up ring (DZ-SR3037)

•

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

POWER SUPPLY

Battery (DZ-BP14SW)

Battery (DZ-BP21SW)

•

Refer to the catalog for details.

The models and specifications of the optional accessories shown on this page are subject to change,

and their production may be discontinued.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap (Commercially

Available)

Refer to the instruction manual of a shoulder strap.

Pass the shoulder strap ends through

the loops of the hand strap.

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Error Messages

If an error message appears while operating the camcorder, refer to the following table

for details and remedies. Messages are arranged in alphabetical order.

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Message

Cause & Troubleshooting

(1) Data error in a

part of image file.

Repair data now?

(2) Found error in

image file. Repair

data now?

The system cannot normally complete writing of a file if

the power is turned off for some reason during recording

or editing. Selecting “YES” will automatically repair the

video file, but even if “NO” is selected, the same message

will appear when the camcorder is turned on next time.

(Do not remove the disc while the camcorder is

(3) Data error in all recognizing it. Removing the disc will deactivate the file

image file. Repair all repair function.)

data now?

Follow the instructions on screen, taking note of the

following cautions:

• Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the

camcorder when repairing data. Repair is not possible

using a battery. If a battery is attached, turn the power

switch off, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then

turn the power back on and follow the on-screen

instructions.

• If message (1) appears when using the HDD, a battery

can be used for repair (if the battery charge indicator

shows more than half charged).

—

• Repair will normally take several minutes, but it may

take up to one hour.

• Data may not be repaired, depending on the timing

when power was turned off.

• Data may not be repaired normally if data recorded on

another recorder is mixed in.

• The repaired data may differ from the original recorded

content due to deleted defects.

• 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) or (3) only.

• See *1 on p.156.

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Message

Cause & Troubleshooting

(1) DVD is not

formatted. Format

the DVD now?

(2) DVD Format.

Select record format.

(Displayed only

when DVD-RW is

used.)

A DVD-RW/+RW disc that was formatted on a PC, but

not for camera use is inserted.

All scenes are

already dubbed.

This message will appear if you attempt to a “New”

dubbing when there are no un-dubbed scenes on the

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Please use other Dub HDD. Turn off the dubbed marks on scene(s) you want to

Mode.

dub, or select another dubbing method.

Auto finalizing...

Please wait...

This message will appear when a +RW disc is removed

after recording, or the last recorded scene was deleted.

The auto-finalized +RW can be played back on a DVD

recorder/player.

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105

Cannot combine

scene.

Only consecutive scenes can be combined.

Cannot combine

scene of multiple

programs. Create

PlayList first, and

then combine scenes.

Scenes in different programs (different recording dates)

cannot be combined. Create a Playlist first, and then

combine such scenes on the playlist.

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Cannot combine.

Deselect PHOTO

scenes.

Only movies can be combined.

105

Cannot combine.

Select multiple

scenes.

Select a range of at least 2 consecutive scenes to be

combined.

Cannot delete

scenes.

Part of a divided scene is selected for deletion.

Recombine the divided scene, and then delete it.

105

103

Cannot divide scene. This message will appear when the scene is extremely

short due to repeated divisions.

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 attempted when

multiple scenes were selected.

Cannot read DVD.

Check dirt/crack/

Error occurred while the disc was being recognized.

Make sure that there is no scratch or dirt on disc, that the

both-sides contrary/ surface/back of disc is not reversed, and that the disc is

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inserted correctly.

firmly pushed against the turntable. See *3 and *4 on

p.156 for troubleshooting.

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Message

Cause & Troubleshooting

CANNOT RECORD • This message will appear when the PHOTO/SELECT

PHOTOS

button is pressed with the power switch set to “HDD”

or “DVD”.

• Photos cannot be recorded in HDD or DVD mode. Use

a card to record photos in SD mode.

CANNOT RECORD This message will appear when the REC button is pressed

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VIDEO

with the power switch set to “SD”.

Cannot replace

thumbnail on

The thumbnail of a still cannot be changed.

Only thumbnails of movies can be changed.

PHOTO scenes.

Cannot select any

more scenes.

The maximum number of selectable scenes is 999.

—

CANNOT SLEEP

MODE

The camcorder can only enter sleep mode from record

pause mode. The following conditions may also apply:

• No DVD is loaded, but the power switch is set to

“DVD”.

• No card is loaded, but the power switch is set to “SD”.

• The HDD, DVD, or card has no remaining space.

• The HDD/DVD is protected.

CARD ALMOST

FULL

Remaining space is only enough to record less than 10

stills.

Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another

card.

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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?

The card may have been formatted on a PC, or formatting

may have been interrupted. Select “YES” to format the

card.

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Card error has

occurred.

Formatting is not

complete.

The card may be damaged. Try again or use another card.

Card error has

Card error could have occurred during editing of scenes.

occurred. Keep card Turn off the camcorder with the card inserted, connect the

inside & restart.

AC adapter/charger, and then turn it on again.

Card full.

Delete unnecessary stills, or use another card.

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Card is not

formatted.

Format the card

now?

Was the card formatted on PC? Select “YES” to format

the card.

112

CHECK CARD

The inserted card cannot be used in this camcorder. Use

another card.

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Message

Cause & Troubleshooting

CHECK DVD

• A disc unusable on this camcorder may have been

inserted or the disc may be damaged.

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

disc is not write-protected.

CHECK HDD

• Check to see whether the HDD is write-protected.

Otherwise, the HDD may be destroyed.

113

162

—

Control Information Scenes may have been edited on another device, etc.

Error.

Update the control information.

• Use another disc.

• See *3 and *4 on p.156.

COPY

PROTECTED

The video signal input to this camcorder 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

camcorder.

Dubbing is not

complete.

This message will appear when dubbing has failed.

—

DVD error has

occurred.

• Use another disc.

• See *3 and *4 on p.156.

• A mismatch in recording information may be caused

when editing is done on another device.

Format the disc or use another disc.

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120

• Formatting the disc will erase all data on it.

DVD error has

• Disc error occurred during finalizing, and finalizing

failed. Replace the disc.

occurred. Finalizing

is not complete.

• See *3 on p.156.

DVD error has

occurred. Format the

DVD now?

• Was the disc formatted on a PC, or formatting

interrupted?

Select “YES” to format the disc. Formatting the disc

will erase all data on it.

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• See *2 on p.156.

DVD error has

The disc may be dirty.

occurred. Formatting Remove the disc and wipe off fingerprints, dust, etc.,

is not complete.

before 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,

try formatting the disc or use another one.

DVD error has

Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes.

occurred. Keep DVD Turn off the camcorder with the disc being used in it,

inside & restart.

connect AC adapter/charger, and then power the

camcorder again. Repair of scenes will be tried.

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Message

Cause & Troubleshooting

DVD error has

occurred.

This message appears if a disc error has occurred during

dubbing.

Please keep DVD

Leave the disc inserted and turn the power off. Connect

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inside and set power the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder and set the

switch to “DVD”.

power switch to “DVD”. The video file will be repaired.

DVD error has

occurred.

Unfinalizing is not

complete.

This message will appear when a disc error occurs during

the unfinalization process. Replace the disc.

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DVD full. Cannot

execute.

This message will appear if the capacity of the scene

selected is larger than the free space on the disc. Select

another scene, or use another DVD.

DVD must be

• This message will appear if you remove a DVD-RW

(VF mode)/DVD-R disc that has not been finalized.

• See *5 on p.156.

finalized before it

can be played back

on DVD player or

DVD recorder.

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—

Drive overheat.

Please retry later.

The temperature inside the camcorder is too high. In this

case, proper writing/reading HDD/DVD may not be

possible. Turn off the power, then wait for a while.

DVD-R* cannot dub With a DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc, video

the scene recorded in cannot be recorded with a combination of movie quality

STD mode and 16:9. “STD” and 16:9 mode “On”. Use a DVD-RAM or DVD-

RW (VR mode) disc for dubbing.

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

(VF mode) disc, and “+RW” will appear when using a

+RW disc.

DVD-R*, Different With a DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R disc, the movie

video mode, 16:9

quality mode and 16:9 mode cannot be changed in the

and 4:3 mode cannot middle of a disc. Change the movie to be dubbed or

exist together.

replace the disc with a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR

mode)/+RW disc.

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

(VF mode) disc.

DVD-R*, 16:9 mode With DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW discs, the

cannot be changed, setting of 16:9 mode is not possible when the Video mode

when Video mode is is STD.

STD.

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

(VF mode) disc, and “+RW” will appear when using a

+RW disc.

DVD-R*, Input

Source cannot be

changed.

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

in 16:9 mode, the input source cannot be changed.

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

(VF mode) disc.

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Message

Cause & Troubleshooting

DVD-R*, Video

With DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R discs, once the movie

mode and 16:9 mode quality and 16:9 mode are used for recording, they cannot

cannot be changed. be changed.

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

(VF mode) disc.

END OF CARD

Error occurred.

No more recording on this card can be done. Delete

unnecessary stills or use another card.

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An HDD error occurred which cannot be repaired. The

Please format HDD. HDD must be re-formatted. All data will be deleted.

Error occurred.

Please replace DVD

or format DVD.

• An error has occurred with the inserted DVD-RAM/

DVD-RW/+RW disc which cannot be repaired.

The disc must be re-formatted. Or, use the another disc.

Formatting the disc will erase all data on it.

• See *2 on p.156.

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Error occurred.

An error has occurred with the inserted DVD-R disc

—

Please replace DVD. which cannot be repaired. Replace the disc.

Finalize may not be This message will appear when power is supplied again

complete. Finalize

again now?

and the disc is reinserted after power was shut off during

finalization due to a power failure, etc. Select “YES” to

make sure finalizing is complete.

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HDD/DVD

ALMOST FULL

The remaining free space of the HDD/DVD is less than

one minute for video. Delete unwanted scenes, or use

another disc.

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—

HDD full.

Cannot execute.

Delete unwanted scenes.

HDD/DVD has no

data.

This message will appear when an attempt is made to

dub, playback, or editing with Disc Navigation when no

scene has been recorded.

HDD/DVD has no

PlayList.

The Playlist menu was selected in Disc Navigation, but

no playlists are stored.

HDD/DVD includes The disc may be software protected from a device other

protected scenes.

Delete scenes?

than this camcorder. To release, use the device that

executed the software-protect.

—

HDD/DVD is full.

The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that

Cannot add control can be entered, so the control information for generating

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info.

thumbnails cannot be added.

Combine several scenes or delete them.

HDD error has

occurred.

Format the HDD before using the camcorder.

Formatting the HDD will delete all data recorded on it.

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HDD error has

Did you interrupt the formatting of the HDD?

occurred. Format the Select “YES”, and then format the HDD.

HDD now? Formatting the HDD will delete all data recorded on it.

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Message

Cause & Troubleshooting

HDD error has

Did you interrupt the formatting of the HDD?

occurred. Formatting Press the RESET button to execute system reset.

is not complete.

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HDD error has

occurred. Restart.

An HDD error probably occurred during editing of a

video file.

Turn off this camcorder, and then connect the AC

adapter/charger and turn the power switch to “HDD”.

The video file will be repaired.

NO DVD

This message may appear when the camcorder or disc is

moved from a cold place to a warm place.

Condensation has occurred on the lens or the HDD/DVD

drive. Do not remove the disc; leave the camcorder

turned off in a dry place for 1 – 2 hours.

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Insert a disc.

• The disc is not inserted correctly.

Push the disc against the turntable at the center until a

click is heard.

• See *3 and *4 on p.156.

Is the disc inserted upside down?

Insert the disc with the recording side facing inward to

the camcorder body.

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No more scenes.

• All scenes were deleted from the playlist.

PlayList was deleted. • If all registered scenes of a playlist are deselected, the

—

playlist will be deleted and no options can be set.

PlayList over limit. The maximum number of playlists is already reached. No

more playlists can be created or copied.

Same scenes on Play This will appear when scenes to be deleted from a

List will be deleted. program on the HDD or disc are linked to a playlist. (This

Delete scenes?

message will not appear if you deselect the scenes from

the playlist.)

Scene No.xxx is too This message will appear during all scene dubbing if the

large. Please divide data size of the scene to be dubbed is larger than the free

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this scene before

dubbing.

space on one disc (approx. 1.4 GB, approx. 30 minutes in

FINE mode). Divide the scene, and then dub it.

Scenes over limit.

The number of scenes entered in a playlist has reached

Cannot add scenes. the limit that can be entered.

Delete unnecessary scenes.

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Scenes over limit.

The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that

Cannot divide scene. can be entered.

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—

Delete unnecessary scenes.

Stop processing.

The Cbutton was pressed to stop processing of multiple

scenes.

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Message

Cause & Troubleshooting

There was no scene This message will appear if you try to delete multiple

which can be

deleted.

scenes with Disc Navigation when all the selected scenes

have been locked. Release the lock on scenes before

deleting.

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105

The scene from

If the power switch is set to “HDD”, scenes with different

which Video mode/ VIDEO Modes and aspect ratios (16:9/4:3) cannot be

Wide mode differs

cannot combine.

combined.

The temperature of

This message will appear if the temperature of the HDD

HDD is outside the in this camcorder is outside the operating temperature

operating

temperature range.

Please retry later.

range. Turn the camcorder off and wait for a while. The

temperature will be effectively decreased if the

camcorder is placed in a well-ventilated spot.

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The temperature of

This message will appear if the temperature of the HDD

HDD is outside the is outside the operating temperature range. Recording on

operating

a disc may be possible even if this message is displayed.

temperature range.

Turn off power.

This DVD cannot be A disc that cannot be used on this camcorder has been

used. Please replace loaded. Check the type of disc.

DVD.

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This DVD is

This camcorder can use only discs recorded in the NTSC

recorded by the PAL system. A disc recorded in the PAL system cannot be

system. Please

replace DVD.

used.

UNFORMAT DVD The disc is not formatted or it is damaged.

If this message appears, be sure to format the disc on this

camcorder before using it.

Re-formatting even a disc used on this camcorder may be

necessary (formatting will erase all recorded contents on

the disc). If this message appears, try to format the disc.

If the same message still appears, the disc may be

damaged. Use another disc.

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See *2 on p.156.

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UNFORMAT HDD The HDD may not be formatted or it may be destroyed.

Use AC adapter/

charger.

No dubbing, HDD deletion, or disc finalization is

possible with a battery. Use the AC adapter/charger.

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Use AC adapter/

charger.

Scenes cannot be repaired when the camcorder is

Turn off power.

If the AC adapter/charger is unavailable in handy place,

remove the disc, use the opposite side (for double sided

discs), or use another disc. Repair the disc later when you

can connect the AC adapter/charger.

Write protected.

Check card.

A card with the erase prevention switch locked is

inserted. Unlock the switch.

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Message

Cause & Troubleshooting

Write protected.

The HDD or disc is write-protected. Use the Disc

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Check HDD/DVD. Navigation menu to release the protection.

• This message may also appear if the disc is dirty. If this message appears when a recorded disc is

recognized immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use a soft 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 camcorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.

• If the repair message appears when you turn the camcorder on from off with a disc loaded after

recording on it, select repair.

• If the repair message appears when recording and playback are normally possible with another disc

– and no condensation has occurred, and the disc is not dirty – select repair.

• This message may also appear if the disc is dirty. In this case, do not format the disc. Remove it and

then use a soft cloth to clean off the dirt before using it.

• This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not format the disc; turn

the camcorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.

• Formatting will delete all data on the disc.

• This message may also appear when the disc is dirty. Remove the disc and then use a soft cloth to

clean off the dirt before using it.

• This message may also appear when condensation occurs. Wait until the camcorder dries out, and

then turn it on again.

• This message will appear when a single-sided disc is inserted the wrong way (upside down).

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

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

recorder. The disc may become unusable.

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Troubleshooting

If you have any trouble with your camcorder, first use this troubleshooting guide to try to

solve the problem. If the problem persists, consult your dealer. Do not attempt to make

any physical repairs yourself.

Power supplies

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Symptom

Cause and Correction

Battery cannot be

charged.

Is the DC power cord connected to the AC adapter/

charger? Unplug it.

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Is the battery abnormally hot?

Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down,

then charge it.

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Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?

Charge the battery at 50 – 86ºF (10 – 30ºC).

Has the battery been unused for a long time?

Remove the battery, and then reattach it.

If the battery does not charge after trying all of the above,

it may be dead. Purchase a new battery.

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Battery weakens fast. Are you using the camcorder where the temperature is

low?

A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP14SW/DZ-

BP21SW) may be discharged sooner than usual at low

temperatures. Keep extra batteries on hand.

Battery may be dead.

The performance of the battery will deteriorate if it is

used for an extended period of time or frequently.

Purchase a new battery.

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The CHARGE

indicator on AC

adapter/charger is

flashing.

Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?

Charge the battery at 50 – 86ºF (10 – 30ºC).

If the battery is completely drained (for example, if it has

not been used for over a year), it may take longer to begin

charging. Continue charging: after awhile, the battery

may recover enough voltage to begin charging normally

and the CHARGE indicator will light.

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Symptom

Cause and Correction

Is the battery charged?

Power turns off

immediately after

being turned on.

Charge it.

When power is

turned on, the LCD

screen will turn on

and off.

The ACCESS/PC

indicator is flashing,

even though nothing

is displayed on the

LCD monitor screen.

Power goes off

unexpectedly.

Is Power Save set to “On”?

If the camcorder is on battery power and set to “Power

Save: On”, and is left for up to 5 minutes (default setting)

without being operated, it will automatically turn off to

save battery power. To restart recording, turn the power

off and then turn it on again. You can also specify “Power

Save: Off” to stop automatic power off.

Is the camcorder set to the sleep mode? If 30 minutes or

more has elapsed with the camcorder in the sleep mode, it

will automatically turn off. Set the power switch to

“OFF”, and then turn it on again.

Power cannot be

turned off.

Detach the battery pack or disconnect the AC adapter/

charger, then press RESET. And then, turn on the power

again.

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Even if the

The camcorder will automatically turn on to recognize a

disc. Closing the cover will automatically turn the

camcorder off again.

camcorder is off,

opening the cover

will cause the

ACCESS/PC

indicator to flash.

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During recording

Symptom

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Cause and Correction

Pressing the record • Check to see whether the proper type of DVD is

button will not start

recording.

loaded.

• Set the power switch to “HDD” or “DVD”.

• If the externally input image is copy-guarded, it cannot

be recorded. (DZ-HS903A)

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113, 114,

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• If the HDD/DVD is protected, cancel protection.

• No recording can be done on a finalized disc.

• Check the remaining free space on the HDD/DVD.

• If, when using a +RW disc, recorded scenes are very

short or you frequently switch the video quality,

recording may not be possible even when the disc has

remaining space.

Recording starts but Is the disc scratched or dirty?

stops immediately.

Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace

the disc.

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Is some other AV device directly connected to the video/

audio input/output jack of this camcorder?

If the AV device is connected via several other devices,

such as an AV selector, the video signal may not be

transmitted correctly. In such a case, reduce the number

of devices through which the video signal is transmitted,

or connect the AV device directly. (DZ-HS903A)

Are you attempting to record images from a video game

or PC?

From some video games or PCs, images cannot be

recorded on this camcorder. (DZ-HS903A)

—

No photo can be

recorded

• Check to see whether the proper type of card is loaded.

• Turn the power switch to “SD”.

• If the card is locked, unlock it.

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• Check the remaining free space on the card.

The LCD screen is

hard to see.

Has the brightness of the LCD screen been adjusted?

Stop recording and adjust the brightness.

The recording

subject darkens.

If there is bright light behind the recording subject (such

as a window, lighting, the sun, etc.), the subject will

become dark. Change the recording direction or use the

Backlight Compensation feature.

Brightness changes If background brightness changes, the brightness of the

during recording.

subject also changes because of the camcorder’s auto

exposure feature. Record the subject avoiding sudden

changes in background brightness.

—

The edge of a bright This is not a malfunction. Avoid extreme difference in

object or a border

line of a dark object

is colored.

brightness by, for example, changing recording direction.

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Symptom

Cause and Correction

Recorded subjects

moving rapidly are

blurred during

For subjects moving rapidly, select “Sports” from the

Program AE options. If you record in a bright

environment, you can reduce blur.

—

playback pause.

Recording level

changes.

This is not a malfunction. The camcorder automatically

adjusts the recording level according to the loudness of

recorded sounds. You cannot adjust recording level

manually.

The LCD screen

appears unevenly.

Did you press the LCD monitor or the area around it?

If the LCD monitor is pressed, some distortion will occur.

Release your hand and leave the LCD monitor for a

while. The LCD screen will recover.

Focus is not correct. Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subject?

Focus manually.

—

Does the manual focus icon appear?

The camcorder is set to manual focus. Focus the subject

manually, or release manual focus.

If the above causes do not apply, turn off the power and

turn it on again.

An error message for Follow the on-screen instructions to repair.

repair appears.

You must connect the AC adapter/charger to the

camcorder to make repairs. However, as an exception, if

you are using the HDD and an error occurs in part of a

movie file, you can also use the battery pack for repair (if

the battery charge indicator shows more than half

charge).

Depending on the situation, it could take from a few

minutes to several hours for repair. If you wish to start

recording immediately, replace the disc, and do the repair

later. The removed disc can be repaired after you connect

the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder.

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During playback

Symptom

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Cause and Correction

Is the disc dirty?

Recognition of the

disc does not

complete.

Use a soft cloth to clean it.

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Pressing the

Was the image recorded by another device?

playback button will Playback of some images recorded on other devices may

not start playback.

be impossible on this camcorder.

Has a scene been edited on another device?

If a scene recorded on this camcorder is edited on another

device, playback may not be possible on this camcorder.

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No playback picture Is the TV input selector set correctly?

appears on the TV

screen.

Some TVs have multiple video input jacks. Check

whether the correct input was selected on the TV to

match the connected jacks. If the camcorder is connected

to a VCR, set its input selector to “external input

(LINE)”.

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Is the camcorder connected to the TV correctly?

Check the connections.

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Images recorded in Have you connected the camcorder to a 4:3 TV that does

“16:9” (wide) mode not support the wide mode feature? In such a case, set the

are vertically

distorted on the TV

screen.

“TV Type” setting of the camcorder to “4:3”.

Playback picture is

momentarily

interrupted.

Is the disc scratched or dirty?

Clean the disc.

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—

Movie playback

quality is poor

Was the image input from an analog VCR (VHS, 8 mm)

and recorded?

The problem may be improved if a VCR equipped with a

TBC circuit is used for playback. (DZ-HS903A)

Still picture is very

blurred.

Was recording of external input made with “Frame”

specified?

Specify “Field” for “PHOTO Input” in the record

functions setup menu. (DZ-HS903A)

No sound.

If you are viewing images on a TV, is the TV volume

control set correctly? Adjust the TV volume.

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Disc Navigation

thumbnails do not

appear.

The original image may have been distorted when

recorded through the AV/S terminal. Record image again,

without noise or distortion.

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Symptom

Cause and Correction

Not displayed

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW(VR mode) recorded on this

normally in the disc camcorder and edited on another device may not be

navigation screen.

displayed normally in the disc navigation screen. In this

event, use “Update control info.”.

If too much time is required to display the HDD disc

navigation screen, try the following.

1 Press

, then press MENU.

2 Select “Disc setting” or “HDD setting” by pressing c,

then press the confirmation button.

The “Update Control info.” confirmation screen

appears.

—

3 Select “YES” by pressing d, then press the

confirmation button.

Update of control information will begin. While

“Updating...” is being displayed, a black screen may

appear (and time may be required).

(There are some DVD which cannot be used even by

following the above procedures.)

Photos on a card

cannot be played

back.

This camcorder can play back images from an SD

memory card recorded on other digital cameras

conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File

system) standard. The playable pixel range of image data

on this camcorder is from 80×60 to 4000×3000

(horizontal/vertical). If the pixel data is outside this

range, blue thumbnails will appear (thumbnails* in “Fig.

1”), meaning the image is unplayable.

Fig. 1

scenes

1/ 6

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PHOTO

PLAY

SELECT

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 a unified

image file format for digital cameras. Image files

recorded using digital devices conforming to DCF can be

used in these devices interchangeably.

It takes some time to Stills with a large number of pixels will take more time to

play back photos on appear.

card.

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When the camcorder is connected to a PC

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Symptom

Cause and Correction

The PC does not

recognize the

camcorder.

Check that the camcorder’s power switch is set to “HDD”

or “DVD”.

—

Turn the PC off and disconnect the USB cable. Then turn

the PC back on and reconnect the cable.

Make sure the cable is connected properly to both the PC

and the camcorder.

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An error occurs

while playing back

If error occurs with the USB connection, the transfer rate

is not sufficient. It is recommended that you use a USB

movies recorded on terminal conforming to USB2.0 when connecting the

the camcorder using camcorder.

the PC.

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—

The software does

not run correctly on

the PC.

Turn the PC and camcorder off, and try again.

An error occurs

during writing to a

disc.

The temperature of the camcorder is too high due to

continuous operation.

Disconnect the camcorder from the PC, remove the disc

from the camcorder, and then turn it off. After a few

moments, connect them again and write to a brand-new

disc.

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126

Transfer of images

stops.

Connect the camcorder to another USB terminal of the

PC. If your PC is a desktop type, it is recommended that

you use a USB terminal on the back of the PC. If you are

using USB2.0 extended card, it is also recommended that

you install the newest version driver provided by the

USB2.0 card maker.

Is the disc scratched or dirty?

Clean the disc.

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—

The DVD drive of

the PC cannot be

used after the

provided software

was installed.

Do you use another software application to edit/write

DVD? There may be a conflict between that software and

the ImageMixer 3 software. This problem may be solved

if you update the other DVD editing/creating software of

your PC.

An error appears

when starting

ImageMixer 3.

Make sure that your PC display adapter (video card)

conforms to Direct X 9.0c.

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132

The DISC EJECT While the camcorder is connected to the PC, use Explorer

switch does not work to right-click the camcorder drive icon and select “Eject”.

when the camcorder

is connected to a PC.

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Symptom

Cause and Correction

No sound is heard

Since an MPEG file imported into Macintosh using

when an MPEG file ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM uses the audio

imported into format of AC3 audio, no audio will be played back even

Macintosh is played if the QuickTime MPEG-2 playback component is

back on QuickTime introduced. Only video will be played back. Use

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with an MPEG 2

playback component

adopted.

ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM for playback.

When the time stamp The file system of this camcorder is operated on

of a file on a disc is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and time lag information

viewed on a PC, it is has not been set. With Windows as of August 2008, the

different from the

actual recording

time.

time stamp of files viewed on Explorer looks different

from the actual recording time. The actual recording time

will appear for the date/time indication on the playback

screen.

—

It takes a long time If you are editing a video file whose contents are different

to save a video

edited on the video

from those of the project settings, it may take some time,

since the entire video file must be re-encoded. Reconfirm

editor of ImageMixer the project settings.

Cannot import from Before importing, disconnect the camcorder from the PC

a DVD-R/DVD-RW. and finalize the DVD-R/DVD-RW. (Note that you cannot

add recordings to a finalized DVD-R/DVD-RW.)

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“Hardware

Exit Windows , and then disconnect the camcorder.

Removal” results in If your PC uses Windows 2000 Professional, the

error.

problem may be solved if you install Windows 2000

SP3 or later.

No USB2.0 HS (high Make sure that you have already installed the driver

speed) connection provided with the USB2.0 card.

even when USB2.0 You will need to install the driver provided by USB2.0

—

card is used.

card maker in order to operate the USB2.0 card at HS

(high speed).

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Miscellaneous

Symptom

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Cause and Correction

The camcorder does Is a fully charged battery attached?

not work.

Is the camcorder powered from an AC outlet?

Connect a power source.

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Power does not come Press RESET, then turn on the power again.

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—

on, or no operation

Has the camcorder been subjected to impact?

occurs by pressing

The camcorder could be damaged. Consult your dealer.

any button.

The date and time

are incorrect.

Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of

time?

The internal backup memory battery may be discharged.

Connect the AC power adapter/charger to recharge it.

Pressing QUICK

START does not

enter sleep mode.

• The camcorder enters sleep mode when QUICK

START is pressed only while in record pause mode.

• Check the following causes:

- there is no disc in the camcorder while the power

switch is set to “DVD”.

- there is no SD memory card in the camcorder while

the power switch is set to “SD”.

- the HDD, disc, or card does not have sufficient

remaining free space.

- An usable disc or card is inserted.

- the disc navigation screen is appearing.

- during playback

No scene can be

deleted.

Is the cursor placed on the scene to be deleted?

If the selected scene is framed in red, it can be deleted,

even if you use yellow cursor to select the scene. Check

the colors of the cursor and bar graph on the thumbnail

screen.

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Disc cannot be

removed.

(Lid will not open.) Remove the disc.

Attach a fully-charged battery or connect the AC adapter/

charger to the camcorder. Turn the power switch to “Off”.

DVD-RW (VF

Finalize the DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW using

mode)/DVD-R/+RW the camcorder.

recorded/dubbed on

the camcorder is not

playable.

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Symptom

Cause and Correction

The remote control Do you operate the remote control toward the remote

does not operate.

control receiver of the camcorder?

If the camcorder’s remote control receiver is exposed to

strong light such as direct sunshine or fluorescent light,

the remote control does not work.

—

Adjust the position or angle of the camcorder.

Is the lithium battery inserted in the remote control?

Check that the polarization of the lithium battery is

correctly set.

The lithium battery may be empty. Replace the battery to

a new one.

Is the camcorder powered on? If not, turn on the

camcorder.

Disc compartment

Is the disc correctly inserted?

lid cannot be closed. Remove the disc and then reinsert it.

Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger,

and then turn the camcorder on and try again.

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Operating noise is

heard.

This is not a fault. A quiet operating sound is heard as the

disc rotates during recording or playback, etc.

Some vibrations are These vibrations or sound are caused by HDD/DVD

felt or slight sound is drive. This does not indicate a fault.

heard from

mechanism.

—

• No operation can In the following cases, it will take more time than usual

be performed

because the

until operation is possible:

• Immediately after a disc or card is inserted.

• When a long time has elapsed since the camcorder was

turned off last.

• When the temperature is greatly different from the

status of previous recording.

ACCESS/PC or

CARD ACCESS

indicator on this

camcorderremains

lit or flashing.

—

• When a scratched or dirty disc is inserted.

• When the camcorder is subjected to strong vibrations.

• After a disc or

card is inserted, it • When the battery or DC power cord was disconnected

takes some time

until recording is

possible.

before turning the power switch off.

No image appears on • Is the camcorder set to sleep mode?

the LCD screen.

Press QUICK START to release sleep mode.

• In playback mode, did the last scene viewed end in a

wipe to black edit?

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Press

• Is camcorder connected to a PC?

Unplug the USB cable.

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Additional Information

Cautions on Use of this Product

- Be sure to read this information -

z Cautions on the HDD

Save the data recorded on HDD.

• To back up the data recorded on HDD, save it on a DVD.

It is also recommended that you use this camcorder to dub the data. You can also use a

PC to save the data on a DVD.

• It is recommended that you periodically save your recordings.

Carefully check the temperature of this camcorder.

• If the temperature of this camcorder is too high or too low, normal recording or

playback may not be possible.

• If the temperature of this camcorder is too high or too low, the message “The

temperature of HDD is outside the operating temperature range. Turn off power.” may

appear. Even if this happens, a DVD may be usable. So it is recommended that you

carry a spare DVD even if you intend to record on the HDD.

Do not place this camcorder near a magnet or magnetic field.

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

Do not subject the camcorder to impacts.

• This camcorder cannot be used while sky diving, riding on a roller coaster, bungee

jumping, or other situations where weightless or large impacts may ensue.

z Cautions on use

This camcorder is not intended for professional-use.

• The camcorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback. Do not

use the camcorder for professional applications.

• The camcorder 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 the

camcorder 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.

The LCD is a very delicate display device.

• Do not hold the LCD monitor when lifting the camcorder.

The LCD monitor could detach and the camcorder may fall.

• 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 camcorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on

again.

• Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD monitor down.

• Close the LCD monitor when not using the camcorder.

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Liquid crystal display (LCD)

• The LCD monitor is the product of highly precise technology. Among the total number

of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for the LCD monitor), 0.01% or less pixels may be

missing (black dots) or may remain lit as colored dots (red, blue, green). This shows

the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will interfere

with recording.

Do not subject the camcorder to impact.

• This camcorder 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 camcorder on it. Do not use the camcorder with

a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.

Do not point directly at the sun.

• If direct sunlight strikes the lens, the camcorder could malfunction or a fire could

occur.

• Do not leave the camcorder with the LCD monitor exposed to direct sunlight: This

could cause malfunctions.

No sand or dust!

• Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC adapter/charger could cause

malfunctions or defects.

Heat on surface of product

• As the disc mechanism will be very hot immediately after use, do not touch the

metallic parts.

• The surfaces of the camcorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly warm,

but this does not indicate a fault.

Be careful of ambient temperature.

• If the temperature of this camcorder is too high or too low, normal recording/playback

may not be possible.

• Take care that the temperature of this camcorder, when connected to PC does not rise

excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 86ºF (30ºC)).

• If you need to use the camcorder for recording/dubbing to DVD in a place where the

temperature is high, avoid overheating by using the camcorder intermittently.

Be careful of moisture condensation.

• When you move the camcorder 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 (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur

on the lens and/or inside the camcorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the disc

compartment lid or card slot cover if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe

it off with a soft, dry cloth. Even if the external surface of camcorder has dried,

condensation may remain inside. Therefore, turn the camcorder off and leave it in a dry

place for at least 1–2 hours before using it again.

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Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism.

• If the camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as a radio wave

tower or electric appliances, recording or playback may stop, or noise could enter the

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 camcorder could malfunction.

Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide.

• Insecticide entering the camcorder could dirty the pickup, and in such a case, the

camcorder might not operate normally.

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

• Cleaning the DVD lens is not necessary when using this camcorder in the usual way.

• Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this camcorder to be faulty.

• If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm

DVD discs.

z Cautions on storage

Do not leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high

for a long period of time.

• The temperature on beach sand or inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very

high in a hot season. If you leave the camcorder in such a place, it could malfunction or

the case could be damaged. Also, do not expose the camcorder to direct sunlight or

place it near any fire or heater.

• Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.

Detach the battery from the camcorder and store it in a cool place.

Do not store the camcorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a

dusty place.

• Dust entering the camcorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is high, the lens

could be moldy, and the camcorder could become inoperable. It is recommended that

you put the camcorder with desiccant in a box when storing it in a closet, etc.

Do not store the camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or

intense vibrations.

• This could cause malfunctions.

z Cleaning

Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning the camcorder.

Cleaning the LCD monitor

• Wipe dirt off using a lightly moistened soft cloth first, then wipe again using a soft dry

cloth. When cleaning the LCD monitor, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject

it to impact. Doing such could cause a defect in the LCD monitor, result in display

unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor.

Cleaning the lens

• Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off.

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Cleaning the surface of the camcorder

• Do not wipe the surface of the camcorder hard with any foreign object, such as grit

adhering to the camcorder, and do not use rough fabrics to clean the surface of the

camcorder. Doing so could scratch it.

• Use soft cloth to gently wipe dirt off the surface of the camcorder.

Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the surface of the camcorder.

• The coating of the case could peel off or the case could deteriorate. Wipe off dirt on the

case with a soft cloth which has been completely wrung out. When using chemical

cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use.

z Handling HDD/discs

Using HDD/discs

• Do not do the following when the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit:

− shake or subject the camcorder to impacts, or open/close the LCD monitor

− cut the power, or remove the battery or AC adapter

− remove the recording media.

As the ACCESS/PC indicator will remain lit for a while after concluding recording,

please continue to observe the above precautions while the indicator is lit.

• While using HDD/DVD, if the power is cut accidentally while the ACCESS/PC

indicator is lit or flashing, connect the AC adapter and then turn on the power again.

When using a DVD, turn the power back on while the DVD is loaded in the camcorder.

The HDD/DVD will be restored. (p.148)

• Use a DVD which is not dirty, scratched, or warped.

• A Hitachi Maxell DVD is recommended.

• If there is concern that the camcorder may be subjected to large vibrations or impact

during transport, remove the DVD and protect the camcorder using soft protective

materials.

• Be careful when removing the disc since the metal of removal slot of camcorder, and

disc itself, may be hot.

Disc cleaning

• Use a soft cleaning cloth 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.

Storing discs

• If the camcorder is not used for long periods of time, remove the disc from the

camcorder.

• 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.

If the above countermeasures are not taken, the following symptoms may occur:

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Fig. 1

− Block noise in playback image,

momentary stop of playback image

− Sound interrupted during playback, or

abnormal sound

scenes

− Blue thumbnail display* (Fig. 1)

− Disc cannot correctly be recognized

− Disc cannot be initialized

PHOTO

PLAY

SELECT

Block noise

− Delay between video and audio

− A recording of one scene may be divided into plural scenes, or a portion of a scene

may not be recorded

− Recording/Playback is not possible

Note when transferring this camcorder or discarding discs and SD

memory cards

• The “Format” function on this camcorder will only change the file control information.

It will not completely delete the data in the built-in hard disk and your personal data

could leak out. To prevent the data from leaking out, execute complete deletion of the

HDD following the procedures below.

While the camcorder is in HDD record pause mode, press

Press f/eto select “HDD Setting”, then press c.

Press f/eto select “Full Format”, then press the confirmation button.

Press dto select “YES”, and then press the confirmation button to confirm the

setting and begin HDD full format.

, then press MENU.

• “Formatting” or “deletion” using the functions of the camcorder or a PC will change

only the file control information. It will not completely delete the data on disc or

memory card.

• When transferring or discarding a disc or memory card, it is recommended that you

physically destroy it or use deletion exclusive software (generally available) to

completely delete the data on it. It is user's responsibility to control the data on disc and

memory card.

• Hitachi will not accept any responsibility for leaking of personal data.

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System Reset

If the camcorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”. The

camcorder may recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to the

factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset. Set the date and time again

before using the camcorder.

Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the

camcorder off.

Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger.

Use a fine tipped pen to hold down RESET for

several seconds.

All settings will be reset.

Notes

• Do not press RESET with undue force.

• Before pressing RESET, be sure to remove the DVD from the camcorder.

Pressing RESET with a DVD loaded may erase the scenes recorded on the

DVD.

z List of setting items

Menu item

(1st level)

Menu item

(2nd level)

Setting

method

Default

Camera Functions Setup Program AE

Auto

40×

Off

Auto

FINE

CAMERA

Field

Off

p.67

p.68

p.71

p.62

p.71

p.72

p.75

p.77

p.75

p.78

p.79

p.116

p.60

p.23

p.61

p.60

p.74

p.22

p.61

White Bal.

ElS

Dig. Zoom

MIC. Filter

Flash

Record Functions Setup VIDEO mode

Quality

16:9

Input Source

PHOTO Input

Self Timer

OSD Output

LCD Setup

Date Setup

LCD Adjust

Date Set

1/1/2008 12:00 AM

M/D/Y

Off

Date Mode

Beep

Initial Setup

Power Save

Record LED

Language

Demo Mode

English

Auto

• Some items will not appear, depending on the disc or card inserted.

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Additional Information

Major Specifications

Image sensor

1/3-inch interlaced

Total number of pixels

approx. 3,310,000

Number of effective pixels

Movie: approx. 2,180,000

approx. 1,640,000 (WIDE mode)

approx. 3,050,000

Still:

Lens

F1.8–3.0

f = 1/4"–2-1/2" (6.1–61 mm)

Filter diameter: 1-1/4" (30.5 mm)

Thread pitch: 0.5 mm

Focus

Zoom

Auto/Manual

Optical 10x, with digital zoom added

Movie: 10×–240×

Still: 10×–40×

Required minimum illumination

In Auto: 24 lx (1/30)

In Low Light: 1 lx (1/4)

LCD monitor

2.7-inch color TFT (approx. 120,000 pixels)

Electronic type

Image stabilizer

Self-timer recording

Capacity of built-in HDD

Still recording only

DZ-HS903A: Approx. 30 GB

DZ-HS803A: Approx. 8 GB

Recording mode

Movie (with sound)

Still (with SD memory card)

Maximum HDD

recordable

time

DZ-HS903A:

Approx. 7 hours (XTRA)/Approx. 11 hours (FINE)/

Approx. 23 hours (STD)

DZ-HS803A

Approx. 110 minutes (XTRA)/Approx. 3 hours

(FINE)/Approx. 6 hours (STD)

DVD (per side)

Approx. 18 minutes (XTRA)/Approx. 30 minutes

(FINE)/Approx. 60 minutes (STD)

Maximum SD memory card

number of (when using 1 GB

recordable card)

Approx. 600 (FINE)

External input: Approx. 6000 (FINE)

(Varies depending on the picture quality or card type

(p.176)).

stills

Movie recording pixels

XTRA/FINE: 720 × 480

STD: 352 × 480

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Recording DVD-RAM/

format

Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR)

Audio: Dolby Digital

DVD-RW (VR mode) format

DVD-RW (VF mode)/ Movie: Conforming to DVD video format

DVD-R

Audio: Dolby Digital

+RW

Movie: DVD+RW video format

Audio: Dolby Digital

Card

Still: Conforming to JPEG 2016 × 1512 pixels

External input (DZ-HS903A): 640 × 480 pixels

Recordable discs

8 cm DVD-RAM (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1)

8 cm DVD-RW (conforming to DVD-RW Ver. 1.1, 2x

speed [2x/1x])

8 cm DVD-R (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver.

2.0)

8 cm +RW (conforming to +RW Ver. 1.2)

Recordable card

Jacks

SD memory card (1 GB or less)

Video/audio input/output × 1 (DZ-HS903A),

Video/audio output × 1 (DZ-HS803A),

USB terminal (connected to PC USB port) ×1

Battery system

Lithium-ion

Power consumption

When recording to a DVD-RAM in FINE mode

Approx. 5.5 W

Dimensions (W × H × D)

(including the provided battery

pack, excluding hand strap)

Approx. 2-7/8" × 3-5/8" × 5-1/2" (70 × 89 × 137 mm)

Operating temperature (humidity) 32 – 104ºF (0 – 40ºC) (less than 80%)

32 – 86ºF (0 – 30ºC) when connected to a PC

Allowable operating altitude

(when using HDD)

9,842 feet (3,000 m) or less

Weight

DZ-HS903A: Approx. 490 g

(without battery pack nor disc)

DZ-HS803A: Approx. 450 g

(without battery pack nor disc)

Total weight when recording

Provided accessories

DZ-HS903A: Approx. 565 g

(When using the battery pack DZ-BP14S)

DZ-HS803A: Approx. 525 g

(When using the battery pack DZ-BP14S)

AC adapter/charger, Battery pack, AV/S cable,

Infrared remote control, Lithium battery for remote

control, Lens cap and lens cap string, Power cable,

DC power cord, Software CD-ROM, USB cable,

Instruction manual

* Specifications are subject to change without notice for quality improvement.

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Storage capacity of HDD/DVD/Card

•Recordable time on HDD*

Recording quality

DZ-HS903A

DZ-HS803A

XTRA

FINE

STD

Approx. 7 hours

Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes

Approx. 11 hours

Approx. 23 hours

Approx. 3 hours

Approx. 6 hours

•Recordable time on DVD

Movie recordable time on one DVD (on single side) (when recording only movies)

Recording quality

Movie recordable time

XTRA

FINE

STD

Approx. 18 minutes

Approx. 30 minutes

Approx. 60 minutes

^*1: After recording continuously for 9 hours in HDD mode, the camcorder will automatically stop

recording. After approximately one minute, it will automatically restart recording. (No scene will

be recorded during this pause in recording.) As a result of this, multiple thumbnails will appear

for this recording. (DZ-HS903A)

^*2: Variable bit recording (recording of more than 7 hours (DZ-HS903A)/1 hour 50 minutes (DZ-

HS803A) on the HDD or more than 18 minutes on a DVD may be possible as the transfer rate

varies automatically between approx. 3 - 10 Mbps)

^*3: Constant bit rate: Approx. 6 Mbps

^*4: Constant bit rate: Approx. 3 Mbps

Note

If recording is performed in XTRA mode within high temperature environments, the image quality

may be degraded to a FINE equivalent.

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•Maximum number of scenes that can be recorded/dubbed on

HDD/DVD

Recording media

Maximum number of scenes

HDD

999

DVD-RAM /DVD-RW

999

DVD-R

930

254

+RW

Recording only

Per disc (one side)

Combining scenes will not increase the remaining number of recordable scenes.

If there are combined scenes, the maximum number of scenes in the table may not be the same as

the actual maximum number of scenes that can be recorded/dubbed.

•Maximum number of programs that can be recorded/dubbed on

HDD/DVD

Recording media

Maximum number of dates

HDD

DVD-RAM /DVD-RW

+RW

^*1: Recording only

^*2: Per disc (one side)

•SD memory cards of various capacities and recordable number of

stills

(Input Source: CAMERA)

Still picture

quality

FINE

NORM

ECO

Capacity

32 MB

Approx. 18

Approx. 38

Approx. 75

Approx. 150

Approx. 300

Approx. 600

Approx. 24

Approx. 50

Approx. 100

Approx. 200

Approx. 400

Approx. 800

Approx. 37

Approx. 75

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

Approx. 150

Approx. 300

Approx. 600

Approx. 1200

(Numbers are approximate standard.)

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(Input Source: LINE) (DZ-HS903A)

Still picture

quality

FINE

NORM

ECO

Capacity

32 MB

Approx. 180

Approx. 380

Approx. 750

Approx. 1,500

Approx. 3,000

Approx. 6,000

Approx. 240

Approx. 500

Approx. 370

Approx. 750

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

Approx. 1,000

Approx. 2,000

Approx. 4,000

Approx. 8,000

Approx. 1,500

Approx. 3,000

Approx. 6,000

Approx. 12,000

(Numbers are approximate standard.)

•Still picture size and quality

The following table shows the picture quality and the corresponding file size of

a still picture (JPEG) when you are using a card.

File size

Picture quality

Usage

Input Source:

CAMERA

Input Source: LINE

(DZ-HS903A)

FINE

NORM

ECO

Approx. 1.6 MB

Approx. 1.2 MB

Approx. 0.8 MB

Approx. 160 KB

Approx. 120 KB

Approx. 80 KB

High quality

Normal quality

High quantity (lower quality)

Note

Stills cannot be recorded on HDD/DVD.

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Additional Information

Glossary

Audio feedback

SD memory card

A screeching noise which may be

produced when the camcorder is

connected to a TV or speakers. To

prevent the noise, keep a distance

between the camcorder and the TV or

speakers, or turn off the volume of the

connected device.

A memory card standard for recording

images. This camcorder allows for

recording still images to SD memory

card.

Single-sided disc

A disc which allows recording on one

side only.

Double-sided disc

A disc which allows recording on both

sides.

VF (Video) mode

One of two modes for using a DVD-RW

disc.

Finalize

You need to finalize a DVD-RW disc in

VF mode before playing it back on

another device. After finalizing, you

cannot make additional recordings on the

DVD-RW disc, regardless of its free

space. The advantage of VF mode is that

it is highly compatible with other DVD

players.

The process of enabling you to play back

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

on this camcorder using other DVD

recorders/players.

Formatting

The process of preparing a disc for use by

creating an empty file system. This is also

known as initializing a disc.

VR mode

One of two modes for using a DVD-RW

disc.

Medium/Media

The built-in HDD, various types of DVD

discs and SD memory card are described

as media (or medium when singular) and

can be recorded to.

The advantage of VR mode is that you

can edit (split, delete, and combine)

movies using the camcorder, and, by

deleting unnecessary scenes, you can free

up space for more recording.

NTSC

NTSC is one of the standard color

television systems.

NTSC is in use in the United States,

Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, the

Philippines, Central and South America,

and some other countries.

PAL

PAL is one of the standard color

television systems.

PAL is in use in Europe, China, and some

other countries.

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Index

DVD

available functions.......................... 30

cleaning........................................ 170

handling........................................ 170

player.............................................. 12

protect .......................................... 113

recorder.......................................... 12

storing .......................................... 170

AC adapter/charger .................... 21, 37, 38

ACCESS/PC indicator .................... 34, 170

Backlight compensation.......................... 67

Battery pack

DVD-R

finalize.......................................... 120

charging ......................................... 21

life .................................................. 39

Beep ....................................................... 60

B/W (fade)............................................. 106

insert/remove ........................... 25, 34

note ................................................ 32

DVD-RAM

format........................................... 112

insert/remove ........................... 25, 34

DVD-RW

Capacity................................................ 114

Card

finalize.......................................... 120

format..................................... 36, 112

insert/remove ........................... 25, 34

unfinalize...................................... 121

available functions.......................... 30

format........................................... 112

handling ......................................... 33

insert/remove ................................. 27

CARD ACCESS indicator ....................... 15

Category......................................... 86, 114

Combine ............................................... 105

Connecting TV...................................... 115

Copy ..................................................... 109

Edit (playlist) ........................................... 98

Edit (scene)................................... 102, 105

EIS .......................................................... 71

Erasure prevention switch....................... 33

Error message ...................................... 148

Exposure control..................................... 66

Date setup .............................................. 23

Defaults........................................... 72, 172

Delete (edit).......................................... 102

Delete (playlist)....................................... 99

Delete (scene) ...................................... 102

Demo mode............................................ 61

Detail .................................................... 111

Digital zoom............................................ 62

Disc navigation ................................. 48, 88

exit ................................................. 49

Divide.................................................... 103

Dubbing

Fade...................................................... 106

filter diameter .......................................... 64

Finalization............................................ 118

Flash ....................................................... 72

FOCUS button ........................................ 65

Format................................................... 112

Frame advance/Frame back ................... 54

FULL AUTO button.................................. 72

Full format............................................. 171

Dub mark ....................................... 80

from HDD to disc ........................... 80

mark off.......................................... 86

menu.............................................. 82

DUBBING button .................................... 82

Go to (on Disc Navigation).............. 50, 109

Hand strap .............................................. 18

HDD

available functions.......................... 30

format........................................... 112

protect .......................................... 113

HDD complete deletion......................... 171

Howling ................................................. 115

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Information Display during playback....... 52

Information display during recording....... 42

Information display mode.................. 42, 52

Infrared sensor........................................ 69

Initial Setup............................................. 60

Quality

movie.............................................. 75

still picture ...................................... 77

QUICK MENU................. 57, 58, 59, 90, 91

QUICK START ........................................ 41

Jump....................................................... 51

Recording indicator................................. 74

Record LED ............................................ 74

Remaining space .................................... 44

Remote control

Language................................................ 22

LCD adjust.............................................. 60

LCD BRIGHTNESS button ..................... 20

LCD monitor

code ............................................. 116

Inserting a battery .......................... 17

Repeat play............................................. 56

Reset....................................................... 60

+RW

handling ....................................... 167

How to open................................... 19

setting ............................................ 60

Lock ...................................................... 110

Low Light (Program AE) ......................... 68

finalize .......................................... 120

format ..................................... 36, 112

insert/remove ........................... 25, 35

unfinalize ...................................... 121

Macintosh ..................................... 125, 127

Macro Recording .................................... 63

Major specifications.............................. 173

Manual focus .......................................... 64

Menu........................................... 57, 58, 88

MIC. Filter ............................................... 71

Moisture condensation.......................... 168

Sand&Snow (Program AE) ..................... 68

Scene

delete ............................................. 29

Detail ............................................ 111

play................................................. 28

SD memory card..................................... 33

Searching for image................................ 54

Self timer................................................. 79

Shoulder Strap...................................... 147

Skip....................................................... 107

Skip (scene)............................................ 54

Sleep mode............................................. 41

Slide show............................................... 55

Slow playback ......................................... 54

Spotlight (Program AE)........................... 67

System reset......................................... 172

Names of parts ....................................... 14

Optional accessories ............................ 147

PHOTO capture ...................................... 56

Play

playlist............................................ 97

program.......................................... 93

Repeat Play ................................... 56

scene ............................................. 28

Slide Show..................................... 55

Playlist .................................................... 95

Portrait (Program AE) ............................. 67

Power Save............................................. 60

Program.................................................. 92

Program AE ............................................ 67

Protect .................................................. 113

Unprotect ..................................... 113

Provided accessories.............................. 13

Tele-conversion lens ............................... 63

Test recording ......................................... 11

Thumbnail ....................................... 48, 108

Transferring data to your PC ................. 135

Tripod ...................................................... 68

Unfinalize .............................................. 121

Update control info................................ 162

USB cable............................................. 130

180

Video mode ............................................ 75

Volume.................................................... 52

Wall outlet............................................... 38

White balance......................................... 68

White fade............................................. 106

Wide conversion lens.............................. 63

Wide mode (16:9)........................... 75, 117

Windows ....................................... 125, 126

Wipe fade.............................................. 106

Zoom ...................................................... 62

Zoom lever.................................. 52, 62, 65

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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

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Consult your dealer for any refund on the unused product. However, if only the package of storage

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Under no circumstances will Pixela Corporation accept any responsibility for any direct or indirect

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BY PHONE

Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility

Products:

Models:

CAMCORDER

DZ-HS903A/DZ-HS803A

Trade Name: HITACHI

This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible

Party:

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900 Hitachi Way

Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 U.S.A

Tel: 1-800-448-2244

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Warranty Limitations

Important Notice:

The Limited Warranty provided by Hitachi does

not cover:

Retain your sales receipt for warranty purposes.

Please complete the section below for your records

as it may be needed in the event of loss.

A. Cabinet (exterior finish items), Battery

packs, Accessories, Lens Cleanings, Head

Cleanings, DVD Disc Damage, Video Tape

Damage, or Software Modifications.

B. Any defect, malfunction, or failure caused by

or resulting from improper service,

maintenance, repair, use of DVD Cleaning

Disks, use of Video Cleaning Cassettes,

software, or from abuse, neglect, accident

or any other cause beyond the control of

Hitachi.

Attach your sales receipt to this card.

DVD, VCR, Camcorder Products,

AC Adapter Charger

Limited Warranty Registration

(for your records)

C. Unpacking, set-up or installation, adjustment

of customer operated controls, user

instruction.

D. Any product with Serial Numbers altered or

removed.

E. New products purchased or service

performed outside of the continental United

States or its possessions.

F. Product used for a commercial or industrial

purpose.

Model No.

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FACILITY, OR COMPANY IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE,

Serial No.

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MODIFY, OR AMEND THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED

WARRANTY IN ANY MANNER OR FASHION WHATSOEVER,

EXCEPT AND TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED

Date of Purchase

WARRANTY, HITACHI MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTY

REGARDING THIS HITACHI PRODUCT. FURTHER, ALL IMPLIED

WARRANTIES RELATING TO ANY PORTION OF THIS

PRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF

Dealer Name

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO 90 DAYS FOR LABOR AND ONE

YEAR FOR PARTS, THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE

ALID IN CANAD

EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ABOVE. HITACHI SHALL

NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR TO ANY OTHER

PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PROFIT OF PRODUCT RESULTING

Dealer Address

or MEXICO

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FROM ANY DEFECT IN OR MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF

THIS HITACHI PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW

LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS,

OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

City

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AMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO

YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS

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FROM STATE TO STATE.

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Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.

(“Hitachi,”) warrants this component in duration as

stated below:

Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.

• 90 DAYS LABOR (Carry-in)

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DVD Products

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CAMCORDER Products

AC ADAPTER CHARGER

For information concerning repairs, operation,

technical assistance or for referral to the location of

your nearest Authorized Service Facility or Parts

Distributor, call: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244)

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These Hitachi Products are warranted to be free

of defects in parts and workmanship at the time

of purchase by the original owner. If this product

is found to be defective, Hitachi will repair or

replace defective parts at no charge to the

original owner. Parts used for replacement are

Hitachi Home Electronics

(America), Inc.

900 Hitachi Way

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Tel: 1-800-HITACHI

ONL

warranted for the remainder of the original Limited

Warranty period. For 90 days from the date of

original purchase, Hitachi will provide labor for the

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ON-LINE AT HITACHI.COM/TV

repair or replacement of defective parts without

charge, subject to the following conditions:

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1. Owner must provide verification of the date of

ALID IN CANAD

purchase when requesting Limited Warranty

Service. (Dated Sales Receipt Required)

or MEXICO

2. All repairs must be performed by a Hitachi

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Authorized Service Facility.

3. This warranty is valid only in the U.S.A.

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HITACHI.COM/TV

OR MAIL IN TO ADDRESS ON THIS CARD.

“In order to allow Hitachi to better serve customer needs, please

complete this card and return it to Hitachi Home Electronics

(America), Inc. Completion of this card is not required in order to

validate your Hitachi limited warranty, but would assist us in

developing better services and programs for our customers.”

(Please print or type)

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of purchase

Customer Name

Customer Address

City

State

Zip

(

)

Phone No.

Dealer name

Dealer address

City

State

Zip

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