Hitachi DZ-BX31A Bedienungsanleitung

English

DZ-GX20MA/DZ-MV780MA

DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A

Instruction Manual

DVD-RAM DVD-RW

DVD-R

English

Instruction manual

To obtain the best performance and ensure years of

trouble-free use, please read this instruction

manual completely.

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Manual de instrucciones

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lea todo este manual de instrucciones.

DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV750MA

DZ-BX31A

DZ-MV780MA

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Important Information

For Your Safety

The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the

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

The DVD video camera/recorder and AC

adapter/charger have the following caution

marks.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Identifications of caution marks

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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/

CHARGER (DZ-ACS2).

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol warns the user that

uninsulated voltage within the unit

may have sufficient magnitude to cause

electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous

to make any kind of contact with any

inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that

important literature concerning the

operation and maintenance of this unit

has been included. Therefore, it should

be read carefully to avoid any

problems.

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.

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.

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

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Intel®, Pentium®Processor, and Celeron®Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

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.

Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each

individual company.

SD logo is a trademark.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a

major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too.

This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/

recorder and accessory equipment.

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Do not use this apparatus near water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

11 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified

by the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is

used, use caution when moving

the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as 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.

14 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,

such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

15 The equipment (AC Adapter/Charger) shall be

used near the socket-outlet and shall be easily

accessible.

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Cautions When Using

Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:

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

a sharp object.

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

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

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

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

Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder:

•The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology. Among the total

number of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels

for viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as colored dots

(red, blue, green). This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a

fault that will interfere with recording.

•The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD video camera/

recorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. Normal

brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises.

Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly:

•Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder: The

viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall.

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

•This DVD video camera/recorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it

against a hard object or let it fall.

•When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on it. Do not use the DVD

video camera/recorder with a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.

No sand or dust!

•Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause

malfunctions or defects.

No water or oil!

•Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric

shock, malfunctions or defects.

English

Heat on surface of product:

•The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly

warm, but this does not indicate a fault.

Screen on connected TV:

•Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which

the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention

or phosphor degradation of TV screen.

Be careful of ambient temperature:

•Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 104ºF (40ºC) or

under 32ºF (0ºC) will result in abnormal recording/playback.

•Take care that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to PC does

not rise excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 86ºF (30ºC)).

•Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on beach sand or in a closed vehicle where the

temperature is very high for a long time: This could cause malfunctions.

Do not point directly at the sun:

•If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction

or a fire could occur.

•Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This

could cause malfunctions.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near TV or radio:

•This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:

•If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a

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

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

sound.

At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction.

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

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

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near corrosive gas:

•If the DVD video camera/recorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated

by gasoline or diesel engine, corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, or sulfur such as in a hot

spring area, the external or internal terminals could corrode, which would disable normal

operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so power will not turn on.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier:

•With some water in humidifier, calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the

air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which

could cause it to operate abnormally.

Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to insecticide:

•Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could dirty the lens in laser pickup block,

and in such a case the DVD video camera/recorder might not operate normally. Turn the DVD

video camera/recorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.

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

•Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way.

•Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to be faulty.

•If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs.

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Be careful of moisture condensation:

•When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in

temperatures is great – such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or

vehicle – condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens

and/or inside the DVD video camera/recorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of

disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a soft,

dry cloth. Even if the external surface of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may

remain inside: Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and leave it in a dry place for at least 1 – 2

hours before using it again.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time:

•This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance

camera/monitor. If you use it for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of DVD video

camera/recorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may slow down or

other faults could occur. If this happens, turn it off and wait for a while before using it again.

Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or

CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking:

•The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or

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

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

following, so as not to damage the data:

−Remove battery

−Disconnect AC adapter/charger

−Plug or unplug PC connection cable

−Remove disc or card

−Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe

vibrations or impact.

−Violently open or close the LCD monitor

The ACCESS/PC indicator will light for a while after

recording is finished. While it is lit, do not subject the DVD

video camera/recorder to any vibration or impact, and do

not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger.

If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the

ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking,

turn it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of

the disc or card will be executed automatically (see page 171).

Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner:

•The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.

•When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.

Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:

•For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached.

The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase:

•Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 40).

•The battery will discharge as time passes. (The battery is produced so that it discharges on its own

in order to protect its characteristics.)

Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/

charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder.

Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” when turning the DVD video camera/

recorder off:

•Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being

powered could cause a fault.

ACCESS/PC

indicator

CARD ACCESS indicator

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Cautions When Storing

Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is

very high for a long period of time:

•The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave

the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be

damaged. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place it near a

heater.

Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is high

or in a dusty place:

•Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is high,

the lens could be moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could become inoperable. It is

recommended that you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing

it in a closet, etc.

Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place subject to strong

magnetism or intense vibrations:

•This could cause malfunctions.

Detach the battery from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place:

•Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.

Suggestions and Restrictions

Make a trial recording:

•Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal.

The data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD video camera/

recorder cannot be restored.

It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for

trial recording.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications:

•This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.

The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:

•Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or

recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recorder,

disc or card. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.

•If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this DVD video camera/recorder, disc, card,

etc., the recorded contents may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensation for damage due

to loss of recorded contents.

•Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder using other digital/analog

media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the

owner of copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Be aware that recording is restricted for some

demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.

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Read This First

To guide you, we have included following six chapters.

•The section on “Setups” explains how to set

up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery,

and set the date/time.

•The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the

basic operation of this DVD video camera/

recorder – recording of movies, still images,

external input, and playback of recorded

images.

•The section on “Advanced Techniques”

explains settings on this DVD video camera/

recorder for more advanced usage.

•The section on “Disc Navigation” explains

editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this

section when finalizing DVD-RW/DVD-R disc

and initializing DVD-RAM/DVD-RW disc.

•The section on “Connecting to PC” explains

the contents of provided CD-ROM and how to

install the software included.

•“Subsidiary Information” includes an

introduction to products sold separately,

proper cleaning, and troubleshooting.

We want this manual to be as helpful as

possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the

information you need:

•A quick index for the information you use

most often (this page).

•A detailed table of contents directing you to

specific information quickly (see pages 12 –

14).

Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by

using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We

appreciate your business.

Quick Index

Available Discs ................................................ 25

Recording Movie ............................................. 50

Playing Back.................................................... 59

Connecting to a TV.......................................... 80

Functions Available with Disc Navigation ...... 110

Connecting to PC .......................................... 141

About This Manual

●Displays in this manual

Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on

the LCD screen.

●Notation of cancel button

Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the

preceding one. The expression “press the Cbutton” will be used in this text.

●1, <, >, 2and 3marks beside headings

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

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

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

use.

●Illustrations in this manual

Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20MA, DZ-MV780MA, DZ-MV750MA and DZ-BX31A

are different, the method of operating these models is identical.

The illustrations of DZ-GX20MA are used for the explanation in this text.

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

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

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

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

(see page 104).

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Introduction

●You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (p. 50, 59)

Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the

beginning of blank portion.

You can stop playback and immediately start recording: New recording will not overwrite any

previously recorded data.

●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (p. 108)

You do not need to rewind, unlike recorders using tape.

You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back (using Disc Navigation function).

●Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie (p. 127)

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

List).

If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur.

Recorded scenes

Before editing

After editing

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