HITACHI Inspire I-IDD hard disk the Next RAM V_D_O RA_ DZ-HS303A/DZ-HS3OOA Instruction manual To obtain the be st performance and e nsu re years of trouble4ree use, please read this instruction manual completely.
Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off. WARNING: EXPOSE THIS FIRE UNIT OR TO SHOCK RAIN ORHAZARD, MOISTURE. TO PREVENT DO NOT WARNING: TO PREVENT FIREACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED OR SHOCK HAZARD, ONLY. USE THE BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, CHARGER (DZ-ACS3).
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 _xith the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions, 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions.
Cautions on HDD Save the data recorded on HDD: • To back up tile data recorded DVD video camera/recorder • It is recommended Do not subject on HDD, save it on a DVD. It is also recommended that you use this to dub the data. You can also use a PC to save the data on a DVD. that you periodically the DVD video save your recordings. camera/recorder to any vibrations or impact: • This could result in the HDD not being recognized or recording, playback or dubbing to become impossible.
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.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near corrosive gas: • If tile 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 turn the DVD video camera/recorder CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: off while the ACCESS/PC • 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 batterv - Disconnect AC adapter/charger - Plug o1:unplug PC connection Remove disc or card ACCESS/PC indicator \ _ indicator or _--x_ cable - Subject DVD video camera/recorder
Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder very high for a long period of time: in a place where the temperature is • 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.
CLEANING Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. OCleaning lens LCD screen and camera Use dr}; soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in the screen, result in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor. • If dust adheres to the viewfinder lens, remove it using a cotton swab, etc.
DISC CLEANING Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown in the figure Do not wipe the disc with force: Doing so could cause scratches Never use solvent (thinner, ware1, antistat or detergent) for cleaning Lightly _xash the dirty cleaning cloth with detergent: The dirt removal capacity of the cloth will improve (rinse the cloth well with water so that no detergent remains) Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean from inner to outer edges in axial direction,
About This Manual • Displays in this manual Understand that tile displays the LCD screen. are different front those you _ill actually see in tile viewfinder or on • Notation of cancel button Press the STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation preceding one. The expression "press the • button" • _, _, _, _, _, _ and _ midwa), or return the menu screen will be used in this text.
Introduction • Recording is possible on both HDD and DVD: In FINE mode, recording for up to 3 hours is possible on HDD; up to 30 minutes on DVD (p. 43, 156). eDubbing to an 8 cm DVD can be performed on this DVD video camera/recorder using only one button: Simple dubbing without a DVD recorder or PC (p. 83). eYou can capture photos from videos (p. 75). You can record an image displayed during playback of video as a photo on a card. eYou can start recording immediately after stopping playback (p.
Table of Contents Important Information ......................................... 2 For Your Safety .................................................. Precautions ........................................................ 2 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 4 Cautions on HDD ............................................... 5 Cautions When Using ........................................ 5 Cautions When Storing ...................................... 9 Suggestions and Restrictions ........
Setting Up Camera Functions .......................... 60 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) .............. 60 RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT ............................................. 61 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE) .......... USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) ............................................ RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) ................ REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) ........
FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW (FINALIZE DVD) ............................................. 108 ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALIZED DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW (UNFINALIZE DVD) ........................................ 109 Others ............................................................ 110 DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) .................. PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY) ............................................. PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3 DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE) .......
Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): For DZ-HS303A only. Portable power supply for this DVD vide<) camera/recorder. Charge it before use. Battery (model DZ-BPO7PW): For DZ-HS300A only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. AC adapter/charger model DZ-ACS3): Used to power the DVD vide<) camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery.
Names of Parts 9 7 2 3 4 11 5 12 8 6 13 14 (Inside the cover) 1 2 Flash (for OZ-HS303A only) (p. 59) Light receiving sensor (for DZ-HS303A only) This sensor controls the amount of light to be emitted from the built-in flash. Take care not to block with hand, etc. during recording. Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 23) Stereo microphone Take care that the microphone is not blocked by a hand, etc., during recording. Recording indicator (p. 37, 43, 68) The red indicator will light during recording.
15 22 15 Viewfinder(p. 16 23 17 18 24 19 25 20 26 ! 21 27 22 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 39) 34) Press this button 16 Diopter control when removing the battery. (p. 34) To adjust the focus of image appearing viewfindel= (Pull out the viewfinder.} in the 23 Battery attachment platform (p. 30) 24 Record button (REC) (p. 43) 17 SLEEP/RESTART button To switch the sleep/restart ON and OFF. 18 ACCESS/PC (p. 45) status between indicator (p.
28 35 29 36 30 37 31 38 39 32 40 28 FULL AUTO button (p. 58) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic. 29 FOCUS button (p. 55) To switch bet_ een manual focus and auto- focus. 30 MENU button (p. 35, 51,86) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 31 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 71) 33 41 34 42 43 44 37 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p.
II f Y 45 DISPLAY 52 46 47 48 49 50 51 45 PHOTO button (p. 44) 53 ZOOM T button (p. 53) 46 REC button (p. 43) 54 DIGITAL ZOOM button 47 MENU button (p. 35, 51,86) 55 ZOOM W button (p. 53) 48 SELECT button 56 Reverse skip button (p. 76) (p. 79, 93) 49 Reverse search button 50 DELETE button 57 Forward search button (p. 75) (p. 75) 58 Play/pause button {p. 85) 51 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 71) on remote control 59 Stop button (p. 74) {p. 12, 51,74) 60 Forward skip button (p.
This section explains preparations and battery Demonstration for recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder Function This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a demonstration function. The default at purchase time is "Auto", which will automatically start the demonstration approx, ten minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder, connected to the AC adapter/charger, is turned on and left unoperated.
ATTACHING LENS CAP 1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap. 2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Push the both sides of cap inward it over the lens. to the end and attach Note: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect the lens. • When recording, attach the lens cap to the hand strap by hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for comfortable shooting.
REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 1 While battery pushing the battery ho]der, s]ide the out. Warning: • KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. • IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT. • BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. Note: • Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
HDD/DVD/Cards The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD camera/recorder and the functions which are available with them: To record video (p. 43) • To record photo (p. 44) ...... To delete image just recorded (p. 74) • • • _ _ • • To select image (p. 85) • • • _ _ _ • To edit image (p. 86 - 87) • • • .... To play on other DVD players and DVD recorders (p. 108) _ • "1 ....
HDD, DISCS Allows HDD HDD hard disk DVD-RAM (8 cm) 2x speed (approx. 3 hours in FINE unnecessary scenes or edit unnecessary scenes or edit RAM R A M4.7 (2x/lx)] unnecessary scenes, or the VF Allows you to scenes choose or theediting VR mode for deleting mode in which deletion or editing is not possible, but high compatibility with DVD players is provided *t 2x,,lx Provides DVD-R deletion for General recording Allows you to delete scenes. Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) DVD-RW [Ver1.1 extensive mode).
EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER • CD • CD-R • CD-RW • • • • • • • CD-ROM • DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) DVD-RW DL (Dual Layer) +R DL (Double Layer) +RW DL (Double Layer) +R Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm VPI_2.0 AVAILABLE CARDS SD memory cards can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder (incompatible with 2 GB).
Preparations for Power Supply USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use tire AC adapter/charger from household AC outlet when you perform settings indoors. to power the DVD video camera/recorder on it, play back or edit images, or use it Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire.
Setting Up the The DZ-BP14S has not been battery charged provided Battery with DZ-HS303A at purchase time: Charge or DZ-BPO7PW it before using battery the DVD provided video with DZ-HS3OOA camera/recorder.
• Battery charged status You can find charger: out the charged During Charge Note: See "Troubleshooting" status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator charge J Lit complete ] Goes out on page 146 when the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ blinks. • Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77°F (25°C)) DZ-BP14S (provided DZ-BP07PW Approx. with (provided DZ-HS303A)/DZ-BP14SW with (optional): DZ-HS300A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, Approx.
OContinuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.) See the following continuously With table be DZ-BP14S used as a reference with a for how fully charged long the DVD video camera/recorder can battery: (provided with DZ-HS303A)/DZ-B P14SW (optional) When using viewfinder approx. 125 rnin approx. 105 min approx. 210 min approx. 170 min When using LCD approx. 115 rnin approx. 95 rnin approx. 190 min approx.
BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, appears in the viewfinder o1: on the LCD screen as follows: Fully charged the battery remaining level • Nearly empty _,A White portion shows remaining level Aill 4 (Blinks) EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY • The battery will slightly discharge even if it is detached from the DVD video camera/ recorder. • If the battery is left attached to DVD video camera/recordel_ it will consume a slight amount of power.
Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder Off While holding down the gray button at the right of power s_x itch, set the switch according to each recording function: Set to "OFF": The DVD video camera/ recorder _xil] turn off Set to "SD": To record photos oil an SD nremory card and play them back Set to "HDD": To record or dub movie on HDD and play it back Set to "DVD": On and Note: • Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to let it recognize the disc, you can immediately record or play back by tur
Viewing Images VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER If you subject 1 Pull out the viewfinder. 2 Turn the diopter ] open tile LCD monitor, you image on the LCD screen. Open the LCD can monitor monitor. control knob to adjust the focus to suit your eyesight. The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open the monitol: • Range where the LCD monitor can be moved The LCD monitor carl be opened approximately 90".
Setting Date and Time Set the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly. The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already seL 1 Press the MENU button, use the 141_/_1_/ /lid)" buttons to choose "Date Set" on the "Date Setup" 2 Press the )_ menu screen. digit button. that highlighted format (set is first depends on the date display up in Date Mode): The digit on the left end of the date highlighted.
Initial Settings Press the MENU button, and then use I_I_/IN_I/,qHI/I_I_/I_/II buttons to display the "Initial Setup" menu screen. See page 51 for detailed operation procedure. Press the MENU button again to exit setting. SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) Select "On" or "Off", and then press the I_/1| button. On: Beep will be heard when the power switch is changed ovel; the REC button is pressed when HDD/disc is used, the SLEEP/START EJECT button is pressed, Off: No beep is heard.
RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET) You can restore menu settings to defaults the date/time will not be reset.) 1 Choose "Reset" (initial settings (p. 153)). (Note, howevel, that 2 If you on the are sure that you wish to reset, use the button to choose "Initial Setup" menu screen, and then press the I_/11 button. The screen for verifying at the factory "YES", and thon press the I_/|| button. reset will appeal_ The setting defaults.
LCD/EVF Setup ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS) 1 Press 3 Press the MENU button, use the I_I_/IN_ / •_'q/l'l_/l_/ll buttons to choose "LCD/EVF Adjust" on the "LCD/EVF Setup" menu screen, and then choose "LCD Brightness"or "EVF Brighhaess'. The brightness the screen. 2 Use the _/_ll_ adjustment bar will appear brighter. 38 to end the setting. Note: • To stop the setting midway, press the MENU button.
ADJUSTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL) You carl adjust 1 Press the color density of the LCD monitor the MENU the i,./ll button to end the settin,_ - *'9" • To stop the setting midway, press the MENU button. • The color setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. screen, and then The color density on the screen. bar will appear adjustment viewfinder. Note: "LCD/EVF Adjust" on the "LCD/EVF Setup" menu choose "Color Level".
Inserting and Removing 1 Set the power switch to "DVD" or "OFF" . When the power swik'h is set to "HDD" or "SD', the cover of disc insertion block will not open. When "Please insert DVD." appears during dubbing, however; the cover of disc insertion block will open even when the power s_ itch is set to "HDD" (see p. 83, 84). Press down the DISC EJECT button release it. once and Disc When removing While pushing turntable, pick to remove it.
Note: • If the cover of disc insertion block is open, the ACCESS/PC indicator will blink when an image is displayed on the LCD monitor screen: In this case, the DVD video camera/recorder will not turn off even if the power switch is set to "OFF". If the cover remains open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off. • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder.
Inserting and 1 Open tile LCD 2 Turn 3 Open 4 Inserting Card: Insert card with the DVD the cover Removing monitor. video camera/recorder of card insertion its terminal off. block. inward until it locks. Removing Card: Push the center of card The card will come out edge. so that it can be held by fingers. 5 Close the cover of card insertion block.
This section explains about DVD video camera/recorder. Recording recording of movies and stiff images, and also basic settings on Movie q Before You Begin /" When setting the power switch to "DVD", insert a recordable RW/DVD-R/+RW into this DVD video camera/recorder. J Pressing REC once will start recording; ACCESS/PC temporarily stop againpressing will it once indicator recording. 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder 2 Turn at subject.
Recording Stills 5 Press the PHOTO/SELECT (full pressing). Note: Recording of still images is possible on card. PHOTO/SELECT The screen will be black, button all the way and then the recorded still will be displayed. When the "O1|" mark appears, you can proceed with the next recording; while "CARD ACCESS" is being displayed, you cannot proceed with the next recording.
Swift Restart button) If you press DVD video of Recording the SLEEP/RESTART button while camera/recorder off, the status that (SLEEP/RESTART in the recording pause status instead recording is possible will be restored of turning in approx, the one second.
On.Screen Various types Information of information INFORMATION will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for details. _ 2. Program AE "_: 3.White balance _(_)_ 4. EIS E_ I_ [] 7. Microphone filter 8. Video flash 9. Self-timer 5. Backlight compensation 6.16;9 mode 10. External Input 11. Recording status 1. Recording mode Movie recording time 12. Zoom 13. Exposure 14.Manual correction Focus 15. HDD,DVD/Card 18.
1. Recording mode (p. 43, 44, 68) 9. _ll : Movie [_ : Still ((ard) (HDD/DVD) [_'1 : External input still (field) [_]'1 : External input still (frame) (only in still No display @ 2. Program AE (only in movie recording (p. 6O) No display Self-timer : Self-timer : Self-timer mode) : Auto 10. External Input (p. 68) is from 10 seconds) (p. 67) .1 L IN : AV input S IN : S-VIDEO 11.
15. HDD, m DVD/Card HDD :HDD @ : HDD & / _ type 16. Movie recording recording mode) quality (p. 64) (only in movie XTRA : Best quality : DVD-RAM FINE : High : DVD-RAM STD : Standard (write-protected) (write-protected) : DVD-RW (VR-n/{tde/VF-mode) Still recording : Protected DVD-RW mode) _1_ : DVD-RW this video (VR-mode) finalized camera/recorder _.
OSwitching the information display mode You carl switch the display mode of on-screen information: Press the DISPLAY button. The full and minimum • Full display mode: display modes will alternate. All types of information will appear. • Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see i on page 46) and recording status (see 11 on page 46) will appear.
facing the same direction as the lens Olnterpreting O symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen • Status in which recording is not possible on HDD. • An attempt to record a photo on HDD was made. O • An attempt to record a still is being used. • An unusable disc is loaded. • • An unusable I_1 • HDD/disc is write-protected. • A locked card is loaded. card is loaded. • During recording (lights in red).
Checking Flow of Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Full Menu: To display all menu items for experts • Ouick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers • Operating Menu The Full M[enu You can use options will appear if you the I_1,I/_t_!/_1/11_ in Full Menu and press the MENU buttons designate on DVD button. video camera/recorder to select various setting them.
OFIow of Full Menu _: The shaded Refer to page menu item can also indicated for details Camera Functions Setup Not displayed when external selected. Program White be set using the of each function. Menu. Date Setup input is being Display AE (p. 60) balance Quick format (p. 35) (p. 61) EIS .I (p. 63) Digital zoom Microphone LCD/EVF Setup (p. 53) filter .2 (p. 63) Flash _3 (p.
Zooming If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the "T" control side with Dig. Zoom specified, the digital zoom will be activated midway (when optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-HS303A or optical 25-power is exceeded on DZ-HS300A). You can zoom up to 500-power on DZ-HS303A; up to 1200-power on DZ-HS300A. 1 Press the MENU button, choose "Dig. Zoom" on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the)"/|| button. 2 Choose the desired magnification, press the 11../|| button.
RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE EFFECT Use the tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens _xith the following pitch to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect: Filter diameter: 37 mm for DZ-HS303A; 34 mm for DZ-HS300A OR TELEPHOTO filter diameter Thread pitch: 0.75 rnm for DZ-HS303A; 0.5 mrn for DZ-HS300A When attaching the optional DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens or DZ-WL1 wide-conversion optional step-up ring: DZ-SR3437 for DZ-HS300A (see page 138).
Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions. (autofocus). You can also FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (autofocus), but you can also manually focus a subject, depending on the recording conditions (manual focus).
o_l_toro, , t notin iO , ,i,t,eva_ia,ion ,are_ar_ Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically in brightness, such as white focused (see page 55): | near at the same time wall 56 Objects moving rapidly Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc.
Adjusting (Exposure) Brightness of Image to be recorded The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button You can also manually during recording. The exposure the screen. adjustment bar will appear on Adjust with "4_1/IN_- buttons Exposure 2 adjustment Use the _/)"_ exposure, viewfinder bar-- _ buttons to adjust while viewing the image o1: on the LCD screen.
Using Full Auto Function Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions. 1 Press the FULL AUTO button. "FULL AUTO" will be displayed on the screen of DVD video camera/recorder for several seconds. The following Focus Backlight compensation Exposure settings will reset to defaults: Auto 55 Off 57 Auto 57 AE Auto 60 White balance Auto 61 On 63 Off 63 Program EIS MIC.
Built.in Video Flash (for DZ.HS303A only) I When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-HS303A makes use of the builtqn Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also be set to On where the light is always being emitted, or Off when you wish to record without using the flash even in a dark )lace. Auto ._-when the PHOTO/SELECT is pressed On ._. Off "_... 1 Press the MENU button, from the "Camera 2 Choose tire option button and decide it.
Setting Up Camera Before You Begin Functions • see page screen 51 for how to set. No menu appears with external input. SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording conditions, clearer images will be recorded. 1 Press the MENU button, use the I_I_/I=.
RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Program AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from L CD monitor to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, use the [_1_/_1_/ Note: • Use the viewfinder to check the image to be recorded. • The LCD monitor light allows you to record a subject up to 3.2 feet (1 m) even in a dark place. • An after-image will appear when filming a moving subject or if camera shake occurs (it is recommended that you use a tripod).
1 Press the MENU button, use the I_1_/1_1_1/ •_._/11._ buttons to choose "White Bal." on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the _'/11 button. 2 Choose the desired )_/11 button. 3 Press the MENU option, button and then press the Note: • The white balance mode can be confirmed on-screen information. using the • The white balance setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • Do not block the infrared sensor with hand, etc.
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) When you use zoom recorded image. 1 Press the MENU 'IHI/lld_ buttons (see page 53) to record a magnified button, "Camera Functions then press the II,./|| 2 Choose l_/ii 3 Press use to choose the "On" Setup" button. or "Off", the 141_/_t_1/ "EIS" on the menu screen, and then press and the button. the MENU button to end the settin,- Note: • You can check EIS On or Off by the on-screen information display.
Setting Up Record Functions SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose the movie quality from "XTRA', "FINE", "STD'. 1 Press the MENU button, use the 1_I'4/IN_ / _l_I/li"ll'/ll'/ll buttons to choose "VIDEO Note: • The movie quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Mode" on the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the I_/1| button. 2 Choose the desired quality press the I_/1| button.
SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE) When viewing recorded images later on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), specify wide-screen (16:9) mode "On": You can also record images with the aspect ratio changed (the aspect ratio with "Off" is 4:3). The following figures compare the images _xide-screen mode is "on" and "off". displayed "16:9 On" specified (aspect ratio 16:9) on LCD monitor and in viewfinder when the "16:9 Off" specified (aspect ratio 4:3) When using DZ-HS303A I.....................
Display on LCD monitor screen An image recorded Images recorded Display in viewfinder with "16:9 On" specified with "16:9 Off" specified Display on LCD monitor screen will appear will appear as follows: as follows: Display in viewfinder Note: • The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • The 16:9 mode cannot be used with photo recording, external input .1 , S-VIDEO external input .1.
SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) You carl switch the still recoMing 1 Press the MENU button, quality. use the 1411/_1"1/ illll41"lll'ill buttons to choose "Quality" on the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the I,./1| button. 2 Choose the l'/ll the option button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Note: • The still quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) When "Input Source: LINE or S LINE" is specified, you can record stills of externally input images on a card. The DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image with little movement by specifying "Frame", but "Field" is recommended for recording image with movement. The DZ-HS300A cannot receive any externally input signal. for_a , Frame Does not suit recording of frequently moving video subjects, despite high image quality.
SETTING ON-SCREEN If you switch screen. com_ect this DVD off the on-screen 1 Press the MENU DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) video camera/recorder information (displayed button, to a TV to view in the viewfinder use the I_1/_1/ Note: • The "OSD Output" setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • Even if "Off" is chosen, the on-screen information will appear during playback, See page 78 for playback onscreen information display.
Using External Microphone Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD video camera/recorder. Clearer: sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on external microphone and start recording. For details on external microphone, see "Major Specifications" on F'a"e,_154. m c;X; jack oa Note: • Depending on the shape of its plug, an external microphone cannot be plugged in, while the cable is left plugged in the AV/S input/output terminal.
Using Disc Navigation STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recordel_ Here is an explanation on "scene" and "program", so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function. The screens in this instruction manual are basically those that will appear when the HDD is used: Some items will not appear _xhen a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW or card is used, but the operation is the same.
Thumbnail Selected scene number/ --Number of all scenes Cursor---Current Still image icon qOperation "1 *2 *3 *4 --Bar guide .2- page position .3 graph --Icon of HDD, DVD/card type _4 _c_ndisp_ayed_naph_t_rec_rded_naDVD-RAMusingHitachiDVDvide_camera/rec_rdermarketedbef_re DZ-HS303A/HS3OOA. DZ-HS303A/HS3OOA cannot record any photos on a DVD-RAM TheoperationguidewillvarydependingontheoperationstatusofDVDvideocamera/recorde_ Appears when !3 scenes or more have been recorded.
PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Use the 141_/_l/_ql/ll_ the desired scene. button. buttons to select The selected scene will be Dame& This is called a "cursor". 3 Press the 1_/|| button. Playback will start from the selected scene. Note: Pressing the _ or _ button will move the cursor to the preceding or following scene. Pressing the 1'(4i or _1_1 button will move to preceding or following page.
r [ Before You Begin / . back scenes on it. (p. 43, 44). Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 33). • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder to play PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE 1 Press the I,/11 button in the recording pause status. The DVD video camera/recorder will enter tile playback mode, and the scene you have recorded last will be played back. When playback is finished, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the pause stahls at the last image on disc.
CAPTURING PHOTO You can record an image displayed 1 Press the MENU to capture 2 Choose button during "Edit", playback at a scene you wish playback. "PHOTO press the I_/|| button. The screen for verifying 3 Choose during Capture", capture and then will appear. "YES", and then press the I_/ll scene will be recorded on a card.
SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press the _ or _ locate the start of desired scene. Press _ button to Portion being played back once: Press _ Press _ Press _ Press To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback. Press _ once: To return to the first image of the scene being played back, and start playback. Hold down _ : To continuously locate the beginnings of scenes, starting from the scene following the scene being played back.
JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) 1 Press the MENU during 2 Choose button Top: To go to the start, and enter playback End: playback. the option To go to the end of last scene, and enter playback pause. Specify: To go to a specified point and enter playback pause. See the follo;x ing for details. (point you want to go to), and then press the 1_/11 button. OSpecifying pause. the point to view 1 Choose "Specify" in step 2 above, press the 1_/|| button.
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK Various types of information on recording will be superimposed No display OSwitching mode Playback information display the information display Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch display information. mode of on-screen When using on playback the HDD/DVD: image you are viewing. Recording date/time _1[ Program or _ Play List. Number of program or play list being played back (not displayed when all programs are being played back).
SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES 1 Press 2 the DISC Use the I,ql_/_'l/'_l/ll_ the desired 3 NAVIGATION Press button. buttons Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly multiple scenes. select to select scene. the PHOTO/SELECT The selected scene will button be framed once: in red and yellow. SELECTING CONSECUTIVE 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Usethe SCENES TOGETHER button.
The Disc Navigation mode will al]o_ a variety of further operations. FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION Editing of scenes • • • You can delete unnecessary scenes, combine scenes, or divide one scene. 85 -87 Setting special effects to scenes • • • You can attach fade and skip to a scene, and change existing thumbnails. 88 -90 Copy from disc to card You can copy photos RAM disc to card.
UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation menu screens for HDD/DVD/Card will appeal_ Shaded items will also appear in Quick Menu display mode (see page 51). Refer to pages indicated for details of settings. @When using HDD/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW and (VR-mode) Scene (p. 87) (p. 87) *3Will appear when a play list is displayed. Select Detail (p. 94) .1 HDD only *2 DVD-RAM only (p. 89) (p.
OWhen using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW Scene --_ _ Program _ £_ _ GoTo Select Detail (p. 93) (p. 94) Select Play (p. 95) --T--Top _ End -- Start-_ Current Current -_ End All (p. 93) (p. 93) (p. 93) DVD Setting _-o_ (p. 96) -Capacity (p. 106) *7 DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW only (p. 105) (p. 105) Others _ o OWhen using card Scene GoTo -- 1 | 82 (p. 92) (p. 93) (p. 94) End (p. 105) (p.
Dubbing on DVD You can dub the images recorded on the HDD to a DVD. • Set the power switch to "HDD". • Prepare a recordable disc. • The recording time for a scene that can be dubbed on one disc is approx. 30 minutes ( in FINE mode). If the HDD contains a scene exceeding the length that is recordable on one disc, it cannot be dubbed: Divide the scene (see p. 86), and then perform dubbing.
SELECTING SCENES RECORDED ON HDD AND DUBBING THEM (SCENE SELECT DUBBING) You can select 4 l desired Press the DISC then the MENU 2 Choose "Scene", scenes recorded NAVIGATION button. "Dubbing", on HDD button, and "Select", and on a scene to be dubbed, and then press the I_/1| or PHOTO/SELECT button: The cursor of the selected scene will change to red (see p. 79), and the scene with red cursor will be dubbed to a disc.
OList of dubbing possible/impossible O* O* -- O: Dubbing )ossible; -- Dubbing impossible * You cannot specify the combination of "VIDEO Mode: STD" and "16:9 On". Scene DELETING SCENES (EDIT - DELETE) You may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R cannot be deleted, and menu item "Delete" will not appear _xith DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R. When using +RW, no scene can be deleted from the Disc Navigation menu (see page 74). 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Place the cursor button.
• Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the _'/11 button in step 5 (see page 85): The submenu _ill appear. Edit iii_ Select Delete*' .................... Exit ............................ IITI-- Start _ Current To delete To restore selectec_ scenes the Disc Navigation ....... To select scenes from the start screen to the one that the cursor is on at the moment Go To _ L..I Current _ End ........ To select All .............................
COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE) If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of Disc Navigation. Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. When using a DVD-RAM, combining scenes is possible only when "Category: All" is specified (p. 110). Stills cannot be combined. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press the MENU button, "Edit", "Combine", button. button.
DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT - FADE) You can add fadin_o to the beginning and/oi: There are three types of special effects: Fade Out end of scene. Fade Out Fade In 3 Press the MENU 4 Choose, "Scene", B/W: Fades in from Black and White screen to color screen Fades out from color screen to Black and White screen Wipe: Fades in from black screen to vertical direction of screen Fades out from vertical direction of screen to black screen the DISC NAVIGATION Place the cursor to be added.
PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT - SKIP) You can specify "Skip" 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Place the cursor to be set. Multiple (p. 79). 3 Press for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected button. on the scene to which skip is scenes can be selected the MENU for skipping 6 Press to quit. A skip icon "_" will appear in the thumbnail of any scene for which skipping has been set. button. 4 Choose "Scene", "Effect", press the 11,./|| button.
CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT - THUMBNAIL) N_rmallv,, the first image,- of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set a vivid image to thumbnail, you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation screen. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Place the cursor thumbnail on the scene whose button.
COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM TO CARD (COPY) Before You Begin • Set a DVD-RAM (recorded on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder marketed before DZ-HS303A/HS300A) that includes the photos you wish to copy, and a card with recordable space, in this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Set the power switch to "DVD". 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Place the cursor on the scene to be copied. 4 Press the MENU 5 Choose "Copy" button. on the "Scene" and then press the ll,q|| menu screen, button.
LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) You can lock each photo recorded 1 Set the to "SD". power switch on card so that it will not be deleted button. 3 Place the cursor on the scene to be locked. 4 Press 5 Choose the MENU "Lock" on the "Scene" menu screen, and then press the 1_'/|| button. 6 The "Lock Set" screen will appear: If you are sure you want to lock the selected scene, press the I_/1| button. Lt Lock icon If you want to change the scene to be locked, you can change it on this screen.
SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) You call use this "Select" function to select consecutive scenes at one time. This function is useful when there are numerous scenes. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Point the cursor at the first or last scene to be selected: When selecting proceed with step 3. all scenes, simply 4 Choose "Select" on the "Scene" menu screen. 5 Choose "Start Current", "Current End" or "All" and then press the 1_/1| button. 3 Press the MENU button.
DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL) You can display various information for a scene: the recording length, special effects and movie quality mode. 4 / Press the DISC 2 Place the cursor information NAVIGATION button. on the scene you wish mode, recording date/time and Note: • If multiple scenes have been selected, the total recording time of the selected scenes (total number in case of stills) will appear. whose to know.
Program WHAT IS "PROGRAM"? Program refers movie or still. to an assembly Scene No, 1 of scenes Scene No. 2 recorded Scene No, 3 on the same date regardless Scene No. 4 of whether Scene No, 5 they are Scene No, 6 Program No. 1 Recorded on December20 SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT) Since the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder recording date, selecting a program will allow you to display 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press the MENU 3 Use button.
PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) You can play back only the selected 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press the MENU program. 4 Select button. the program to be played then press the I_/ll button. back, and button. 3 Use the I_1_/1_/_1_/1_.'/_'/|| buttons Playback will start from the first scene of the selected program. to choose "Play" on the "Progranr" menu screen, and then press the I_/|| button.
OCharacters title Note: • If you wish button to delete once: down the • The button the input letter letter will for title, will delete press be deleted. all letters the • control to delete any setting screen button on remote button on the title (in step 5) willchange I You can choose the title input mode: "capital letter", "small letter" or "symbol". To change the input nrode in step 5, press the DISPLAY button, or use the PHOTO/SELECT input letters.
I Play List WHAT IS "PLAY LIST"? You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder recorded scenes. by gathering your favorites from the Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the HDD/DVD capacity by making a play list. On the other hand, deleting scenes on play list will not increase the remaining HDD/DVD capacity for recording. Example: Program 1 Program 2 \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Play list 1 created Play list of up to No. 99. to No.
m SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SELECT) Select the desired appear. one of multiple 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press 3 the MENU Use the "Select" screen, and then button. on the "PlayList" press the I_/|| buttons screen of the selected play list will 4 Use the "Select Playlist" screen to select the play list you wish to display, and then press the "/11 button.
ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Usethe I'_/1_1/_1_ / li,tl'/ll,/ll choose buttons to "Edit" on the "PlayList" menu and then button. press 5 Press the _ button lower row, and select the point inserted. %1,%"%_, ..... press where to move the cursor to the the 4"_ or I1_ button the scene is to be to 0.
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button, and 4 Press the 1_/11 button. then press the MENU button. Repeat 2 Display the editing be edited. screen 5 Press exit Perform steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes. of the play list to steps 3 - 4 on page 100. 3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower ro_5 and place the cursor on scene to be deleted. You can also select multiple scenes (p. 79).
DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) You can delete scenes from play list on the editing 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION then press the MENU 2 Display the editing screen be edited. Perform button, and button. screen. 5 Choose "Delete" on the "Edit" menu screen, and then press the 1_/|| button. of the play list to Repeat steps 3 - 5 other scenes can be deleted. 6 Press the • button: The screen for verifying exit will appear. Choose "Yes", and then end editing.
ARRANGING 1 Press ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) the DISC NAVIGATION the position where you wish to move the scene, 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the I_l_l/l_.'l/'_l/Dd_/l_/l| 4 8 Move the "i/" mark to button. buttons to and then press the I_/|1 button. choose "Select" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the I_/|| button. Select the play list to be edited, and then press the I_/|1 button. The screen for verifying move will appear: Choose "YES", and then press the I_/|1 button.
CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created times: You can change this title at any time. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press 3 Use the MENU button. the 144/1_,'1/<1
Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene, and playback start from that point. will MOVING TO BEGINNING (END) OF HDD/DVD/CARD I Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press the MENU 3 button. Use the I,ql_/l_l/_l/_/l_'/|| button, 4 Press the 10../|| button HDD/DVD/Card INITIALIZING buttons to choose "Top" or "End" on the "Go To" menu screen, and then press the 1_'/1| button. to start playback.
PROTECTION You can protect the HDD and a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) images from being erased o1: edited by mistake. Further recording disc until the protection is released. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press the MENU button. Note: • To release protection, perform steps 1-3: The screen for verifying the release of protection will appear. Choose "YES" to release the protection.
UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF HDD/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW MODE) (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.) (VR- Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on scenes, such as thumbnail, skip, fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recordel, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recordeb the Disc Navigation may not appear normally. If this happens, use the Update Control lnfo function to update the data.
FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW Before You Begin (FINALIZE DVD) • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. Finalization cannot be executed using a battery. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during finalization and the finalization is interrupted, incorrect finalization will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.
ADDITIONALLY RECORDING (UNFINALIZE DVD) ON FINALIZED DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW You can unfinalize the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW that additional recording can be done on it. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press the MENU on this DVD video camera/recoMer so button. button. 3 Use the I'_I/IN_I/'_I/I_/I_lll buttons choose "Unfinalize DVD" on the "DVD Setting" button. finalized to menu screen, and then press the I_/|| The screen for verifying unfinalization will appear. 4 Choose button.
l Others DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) If you insert a DVD-RAM that includes photos recorded on a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-HS303A/HS300A, the scenes on the disc will be displayed in the order of recording, regardless of whether they are movies or stills. Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in the order of recording regardless of whether they are movies or stills.
PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3 DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE) If you connect the DVD video camera/recorder with a disc recorded in wide mode to a TV with 4:3 display only and play it back, vertically long images will appear. You can specify "TV type: 4:3" to display 4:3 images on the TV. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose "4:3", and then press the I_/11 button. button.
Viewing on TV Screen CONNECTING Use the provided follows: TO A TV AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD ._ * If your TV has an S-VIDEO __ _ to a TV as _,)) \White \Yellow input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it. Note: • Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback status. • Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV is turned down; Forgetting this may cause howling from the TV speakers.
VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to "VCR" whichever applicable Video input. Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. The image that the DVD video camera/ recorder is seeing will appear on the TV screen. You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of the DVD video camera/recorder. 3 Perform playback, recording or editing.
Playback on DVD Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) You can use a DVD recorder or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player and play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD Note: • When playing back disc on another device, the Disc Navigation display will be different from the one on this DVD video camera/recorder.
Recording (Dubbing) Images • Before connecting this DVD video camera/recorder to another device, be sure to turn both devices off. • Insert a recordable disc .1 or card .2 into this DVD video camera/recorder Before You Begin (see pages 26 and 27). .1 No photo can be recorded. *2 Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded. • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/charger.
the DVD video camera/ recorder to "LINE (L input source on Switch the input 1 ]N)'. Set the _u_ o u_u CEEZ _21 1_2006 referring Source" Choose to "Input on (p. 67). "S LINE" • The "Input Source" setting will return to "CAMERA" whenever DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • Recording of most images is prohibited by the copyguard signal to protect the copyright, except for images recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment.
RECORDING (DUBBING) You can record devices. (dub) images IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES played back on this DVD video camera/recordel, Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect video device as shown in the following figure: * If the video device to be connected recorder. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Select a scene to be played 3 Set the channel to an external has an S-VIDEO button. back. of the connected video device input.
Software Provided You can utilize on PC the videos and photos recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, PC connection cable and software CD-ROM provided, or generally available software. The provided CD-ROM contains the following software for Windo_x s and Macintosh: using the Windows hnageMixer 3 This allows you to import the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC. You can cut-edit imported images, add titles and BGM, and edit videos, i.e., attach image switching effect.
Requirements of available PC [When using Windows] • OS: Windows _r 2000 Professional SP3 or highe], XP Home Edition/XP Professional *The provided software cannot be used on Windows ;> 98 or Windows 4_ Me. • Computer: IBM PC/AT compatible • CPU: Intel _ Pentium _>II1800 MHz or higher (Pentium _ 4, 1.7 GHz or higher is recommended) *Operation is not guaranteed when the CPU is overclocked or dual CPU is used, or with a Pentium c° compatible CPU other than those made by Intel _) and AMD _>.
Installing Software [When using Windows] 1 Turn the PC on. 5 Checking ]f you have been using the PC, terminate running software programs. 2 Insert the provided ROM drive of PC. CD-ROM all license agreement: Carefully read the license agreement: If you accept the contents, choose "I accept the terms of the license agreement", and then click "Next".
7 Choosing video system: The screen for setting the video system appear, and then click "Next". Select _he _etup type _hal be_ sut your needs, will i_ After installation is finished, the screen for prompting restart will appear: Click "Finish" to restart the PC. After restart, remove the CD-ROM from the PC. Installing the software is now complete.
[When using Macintosh] 1 V.rntheMacintosh on,_ndinsertthe 5 Choosing provided CD-RONI into the CD-RONI drive of Macintosh. 2 Double-click displayed operation: the DVDCAM3HS 6 After installation the icon of "hnageMixer for DVDCAM.pkg" displayed on screen. The installer will start: Click "Continue". 4 Checking and on screen for will start. license agreement: Setting language when installing Click is finished, the screen for exit will appear: Click "Close".
Connecting Use the provided to PC PC connection via PC Connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder Cable to PC as shown be]o%\\ Toneo s cone ion in To PC connection terminal PC connection cable (provided) Note: • The PC connection cable does not supply power to the DVD video camera/recorder: Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder.
When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, the DVD video camera/recorder recognized as a drive. The drive will appear on screen as follows: will be [When using Windows] If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC with its po_x er switch set to "HDD" or "DVD', it will be recognized as an optical disc drive, and a disc set in the DVD video camera/ recorder can be accessed. (The shape of icon and drive name, such as G:, will depend on the software environment used.
• When removing disc [When using Windows] Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to choose tile drive icon of DVD video camera/recoMer. Right-click the mouse. Choose "Eject". The cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera/recorder _xill open. Insert another disc and close the cover: The disc will be recognized. [When using Macintosh] Place the drive icon of this DVD video camera/recorder (displayed on desktop) in Trash Box: The cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera/recorder will open.
BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION (UNPLUGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE)/CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH [When using Windows] 1 Before un F_lug,g ing, the PC connection cable from PC, terminate the application and then click the "Hardware Removal" icon on task tray at the bottom right of Windows 2 Choose "USB mass storage name (E:, etc.) will depend device". The drive on the PC used. screen. 3 A message showing that "hardware is possible will appear. Unplug the PC connection removal" cable.
Using Software See page ]32 when using Macintosh. [When using Windows] USING IMAGEMIXER 3 lmageMixer 3 allows you to capture the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC, edit the video file, and create a DVD-Video or DVD-VR using the video file. The following shows the basic operation of IrnageMixer 3.
5 The screen for choosing the device to be imported will appear: Choose "Hitachi DVDCAM (HDD)" when the power s_xitch is set to "HDD', "Hitachi DVDCAM" when it is Note: • When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to a USB1,1 port of PC, the data transfer speed will be insufficient, which could result in lost frames, set to "DVD', and then click "Import".
CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON HDD/DISC You can use the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder to create a disc that can be viewed on DVD recorders/players. * A DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder must be finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 108). If the file system of HDD in your PC is FAT32, no video file larger than 4 GB can be imported, restrictions of file system. When using a large video file, handle it on an NTFS format HDD.
5 On the "Importing Device" screen, choose "Hitachi DVDCAM (HDD)" when the power switch is set to "HDD'; and "Hitachi DVDCAM" when the power switch is set to "DVD". If you wish to change the import device, and continue import, unplug the PC connection cable from the PC, and then change over the _ower switch (see page 123). 6 Select the images from which you wish to create a DVD-Video, and then click "hnport". The image recorded on HDD, disc will appear.
7 Click "Authoring" and create a DVD-Video FrienD. Clicking "Authoring" screen of DVD-Video previously "Source". will display the editing menu. The video file imported into PC will appear in Choose the desired video file, and click "Add When titles": using The video file will be registered. a video file imported into PC using folder [mageMixer 3, click "File" to choose the in which the video file will be stored.
[When using Macintosh] USING PIXE VRF BROWSER EX AND IMAGEMIXER VCD/DVD2 Pixe VRF Browser EX allo_x s you to import the images on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC as an MPEG file. ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 allows you to use the images imported by Pixe VRF Browser EX to create a DVD-Video (DVD-RW/DVD-R). The following shows the basic operations of Pixe VRF Browser EX and hnageMixer VCD/DVD2.
3 Select the video file to be imported it. 4 and save The scenes recorded on HDD, disc will appear. Select the scene to be inrported into Macintosh and click "Save": The save setting screen will appeal_ Clicking "Save" after destination, Macintosh. etc. will If you to import wish disc after importing on drive icons: The block open on DVD so that D_stmarEoo video you setting start Start VCD/DVD2, and set up files to be registered. Start ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 "DVD-Video" button.
6 Creating a DVD-Video menu: Then edit the DVD-Video menu: 8 You can set up the menu style, change the thumbnail be displayed, and add a menu BGM. After editing to Writing write, the menu screen, click "Next". to disc: The screen for writing to disc Check "Create disc", perform e.g., choosing DVD Clicking the "Write" button message "Set a blank media Set a blank DVD-RW/DVD-R and then click "OK". The screen checking for setting write the settings, click will appear.
Viewing Images recorded on Disc using PC • Playing back DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW You can use tile DVD playback software on )'our PC/Macintosh to play back a DVD-RW (VFmode)/DVD-R/+RW recorded and finalized on this DVD video camera/recordel_ 1. Load the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW to be played back in the DVD video camera/ recorder. 2. Connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a USB port of PC/Macintosh. 3. Start up the DVD playback software on your PC/Macintosh and play back.
Uninstalling Software [When using Windows] Use "Control Panel" to open "Add or Remove Applications", choose tile application to be uninstalled from the displayed list of applications, and then click the "Change/Remove" button. Note: • After uninstalling software, be sure to restart the PC, • Administrator authority is required for uninstallation.
Cautions recorder when to PC Use the AC adapter/charger PC: connecting DVD video to power the DVD video camera/recorder The DVD video camera/recorder cuts off during data transfer, disc will then be unusable.
Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Video flash (DZ-FLH3) .1 (p. 59) Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1) .2 (p. 54) Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1) .2 (p. 54) Step-up ring (DZ-SR3437 for DZ-HS300A) • When using camera accessories, (p. 54) be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory. .1 Unavailable for DZ-HS3OOA. *2 You will need the optional step-up ring when attaching these lenses to the DZ-HS3OOA.
Trouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action. Messages are arranged in alphabetical order. Ifa message (1) Data error in a part of image file. Repair data now? (2) Found error in image file. Repair data now? (3) Data error in all image file.
Cannot combine scene Scenes in different programs (different recording dates) of multiple programs, Create PlayList first, and then combine scenes. be combined. Create a Playlist first, and then combine scenes on the playlist. Cannot combine. Deselect PHOTO Select only movies and combine cannot such 87 them. 87 scenes. Cannot combine. multiple scenes, Cannot Select delete scenes.
Card error has occurred, • Thecard terminals maybedirty: Wipe offdirt,and trythecard again, oruseanother card. 27 • Data other than stillimage may beincluded: Use another card. Card error has Was thecard formatted onPC? Was formatting interrupted occurred, midway? When using thecard onthisDVD video camera/ 105 Format thecard now? recorder, choose "YES" and format it. Card error has Thecard may bedamaged: Use another card. occurred. 27 Formatting isnot complete.
DVD error has occurred. The disc may be dirty. Formatting complete, Remove the disc and wipe off fingerprints, dust, etc. before reusing it, or use another disc. This message may also appear if you insert a disc for which formatting was interrupted midway. In this case, use another is not 11, 105 disc. DVD error has occurred. Keep DVD inside & restart, Disc error could Turn off the DVD in it, connect AC camera/recorder DVD error has occurred.
DVD-R*, cannot Input Source Once a DVD-RW be changed. (VF-mode)/DVD-R has been recorded in the 16:9 mode, the input source will not be changeable. * "DVD-RW (VF)" will appear when using a DVD-RW (VF-rnode). 66 DVD-R *, Video mode and 16:9 mode cannot be changed. With DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, the movie quality mode and 16:9 mode once used for recording cannot be changed. * "DVD-RW (VF)" will appear when using a DVD-RW (VF-rnode). DVD-RAM, Finalize not required.
HDD error has occurred.Restart. HDD error probably occurred during editing of video file. Turn off this DVD video camera/recorder, and then connect AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/recorder again: The video file will be repaired. NO DVD the to power 28 it This message may appear when the DVD video camera/recorder or disc is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Condensation has occurred on the camera/recorder lens or HDD/ 7 DVD drive.
This DVD cannot used. DVD. Please be replace This DVD is finalized. Finalize is not required. A disc that cannot has been loaded. be used on this DVD video camera/recorder Check the type of disc. 27 This message will appear if you press the FINALIZE button with a finalized DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW loaded in this DVD video camera/ recorder. Finalizing This DVD is recorded by the PAL system. Please replace DVD. This DVD video camera/recorder can use only discs recorded on the NTSC system.
Troubleshooting Check DVD to see the following video camera/recorder before asking to normal, for a repair. do not attempt If the suggested to repair solution it yourself, still cannot but consult your restore dealer. Power supplies Battery cannot be charged. Is the ambient temperature too low or too high? Charge the battery at 50 - 86°F (10 - 30°C). Is the battery abnormally hot? Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge it. Is the DC power cord connected it.
Power cannot be turned off. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press the RESET button of DVD video camera/recorder: Reattach a power supply to DVD video camera/recorder before turning it on again. Even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off, opening the cover will cause the ACCESS/PC indicator to blink. The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn on to recognize a disc: Closing the cover will automatically turn the DVD video camera/recorder off.
An error message for repair appears. Perform repair following the instructions on screen. Repair is possible when the DVD video camera/recorder is powered by the AC adapter/charger. If you are using the HDD and have detected an error in part of video file a battery can also be used for repair (except when the remaining battery level indicator is blinking). It will take from a few minutes to several hours for repair.
Photos on card cannot be played back. This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data recorded on SD memory card in other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The range of image data normally playable on this DVD video camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal x 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal x 3000 vertical. If the pixel data is outside this range, blue thumbnails will appear (thumbnails* in the figure), meaning the image is unplayable.
Transfer stops, of images Connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another USB terminal of PC. If your PC is a desktop type, it is recommended that you use USB terminal on the back of PC. If you are using USB2.0 extended card, it is also recommended that you install the newest version driver provided by each USB2.0 card maker. Is disc scratched Clean the disc. or does dirt or fingerprint DVD drive built into PC cannot be used after the 3rovided software has been installed.
Miscellaneous No DVD video camera/ recorder operation. Is a fully charged Is the DVD video Power does not come Execute on, or no operation occurs by pressing button. The date and time are incorrect. Pressing the SLEEP/ RESTART button will not set to the sleep/ restart standby status. No scene can be deleted. Disc cannot be removed. (Cover will not open.) system battery attached? camera/recorder powered reset (press the RESET from AC outlet? 153 button).
Disc cover cannot closed. be Is disc correctly inserted? Was disc inserted from wrong direction? Remove the disc and then reinsert it. 40 Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. Operating sound is heard cyclically. This sound is heard because does not indicate a fault. the disc is cyclically Some vibrations are felt These vibrations or sound are caused or slight sound is heard does not indicate a fault. from mechanism.
System Reset If the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform "System Reset": The DVD video camera/recorder may recover to normal. "System Reset" will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD video camera/recorde_ 1 Set the power switch to "OFF" to turn the DVD video camera/reorder off. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger. 2 Use a fine tipped pen to hold down button for several seconds.
Initial Setup "1 "100x" *2 Not • Some will appear displayed items Major Beep On p. 36 Power Save Off p. 36 Record On p. 37 Language LED English p. 36 Demo Mode Auto p. 37 on DZ-HS300A. on DZ-HS300A. will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted. DZ-HS303A: 1/3-inch interlaced DZ-HS300A: 1/6-inch interlaced Specifications CCD Total number of pixels DZ-HS303A approx. 3,310,000 DZ-HS300A Number approx.
Recording mode Maximum Movie (with sound) Still (with SD memory HDD Approx. Approx. Approx. 110 minutes 180 minutes 360 minutes DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/ Approx. Approx. Approx. 18 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes recordable time DVD-R/+RW (per side) Maximum number of recordable stills SD memory card (when using 32 MB card) Recording format (XTRA) (FINE) (STD) DZ-HS303A approx. 18 (in FINE mode) DZ-HS300A approx. 180 (in FINE mode) External input (DZ-HS303A) approx.
Total weight when recording Provided accessories DZ-HS303A approx. 560 g DZ-HS300A approx.
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD For DZ-HS303A .... FINE Approx. 18 Approx. 38 Approx. 75 Approx. 150 Approx. 300 Approx. 500 NORM Approx. 24 Approx. 50 Approx. 100 Approx. 200 Approx. 400 Approx. 800 ECO Approx. 37 Approx. 75 Approx. 150 Approx. 300 Approx. 600 Approx. 1,200 For DZ-HS300A c. .y FINE Approx. 180 Approx. 380 Approx. 750 Approx. 1,500 Approx. 3,000 Approx. 6,000 NORM Approx. 240 Approx. 500 Approx. 1,000 Approx. 2,000 Approx. 4,000 Approx.
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Index Numerics 16:9 ................................................................ 8 cm bare disc .................................................. 65 26 A AC adapter/charger ........................................... ACCESS/PC indicator ....................................... Add (edit) ....................................................... All programs ..................................................... Auto (program AE) ............................................ Autofocus .....................
Linear PCM .................................................... Lock ................................................................ LOCK switch ..................................................... Low Light (Program AE) ..................................... 155 92 43 61 Manual Focus ................................................... MENU button .................................................... MIC.Filter ......................................................... Move ................................
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