Hitachi DZ-GX5040E user manual

User manual for the device Hitachi DZ-GX5040E

Device: Hitachi DZ-GX5040E
Category: Camcorder
Manufacturer: Hitachi
Size: 4.3 MB
Added : 11/11/2014
Number of pages: 155
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DZ-GX5100E/DZ-GX5060E/DZ-GX5040E/DZ-GX5020E
DZ-GX5060E (UK)
DZ-GX5100E DZ-GX5040E DZ-GX5060E/5020E
Instruction manual
To obtainthe best performance and ensure years of
trouble-free use, please read this entire instruction
manual.
DVDCAM PC Software Support Centre
URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/
Support Centre phone numbers for software provided:
PIXELA CORPORATION
UK, Germany, France and Spain: 800-1532-4865 (Toll-free)
Other countries: +44-1489-564-764
Languages available: English, F

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English 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 : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC Identifications of caution marks adapter/charger h

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Information for users applicable in European Union countries This symbol on the product or on its packaging means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of life separately from your household wastes. There are separate collection systems for recycling in EU. For more information, please contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product. Information für Nutzer in den Ländern der Europäischen Union Das auf dem Produkt oder auf der Ve

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English Important for United Kingdom (for DZ-GX5060E (UK)) The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of

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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. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not us

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English 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 whe

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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: •

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English Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: • The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or ACCESS/PC blinking to show that data is being written to disc or card, indicator or being read from it. At this time, do not do any of the following, so as not to damage the data: − Remove battery − Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/r

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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 th

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English CLEANING Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. ●Cleaning LCD screen and camera ●Do not use benzene or thinner to lens clean DVD video camera/recorder case Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use The coating of case could peel off or the case force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing could deteriorate. Wipe off dirt on the case with such could cause a defect in the screen, r

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DISC CLEANING Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean from inner in the figure. Do not wipe the disc with force: to outer edges in axial Doing so could cause scratches. direction. Never use solvent (thinner, water, antistat or detergent) for cleaning. Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with detergent: The dirt removal capacity of the cloth will improve (rinse the cloth well with water so tha

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English About This Manual ●Displays in this manual Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. ●Notation of cancel button Press the STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding one. The expression “press the button” will be used in this text. ● , , , , and marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer

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Table of Contents Important Information .........................................2 Setting Date and Time..................................... 34 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF For Your Safety ..................................................2 DATE AND TIME ..............................................34 Precautions ........................................................2 Initial Settings.................................................. 35 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...........5 SWITCHING OPE

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English USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN STABILISER (EIS)............................................ 62 (SELECT) .........................................................88 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM)................ 62 SCREEN (DETAIL)...........................................89 REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING Programme ......................................................90 RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) ....

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TOC Playback on DVD Recorder/Player ................109 PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISC...........................................109 PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/DVD-R/ +RW DISC ......................................................109 Recording (Dubbing) Images .........................110 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES............................................110 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX5100E/GX5060E) Software Provided........................................

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English Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP07PW): AC adapter/charger DC power cord: Portable power supply for this DVD video (model DZ-ACS3 (E)): When powering the DVD video camera/ camera/recorder. Charge it before use. Used to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. this cord to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. Ma

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Names of Parts 7 (This illustration shows the DZ-GX5040E front view.) 6 1 4 23 5 8 9 10 11 (Inside the cover) 1 LED light (for DZ-GX5040E only) (p. 45) 7 Zoom lever (p. 53, 55, 70) To adjust the zoom or volume. 2 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 22) 8 PC connection terminal (TO PC) (for DZ- 3 Stereo microphone GX5100E/GX5060E only) (p. 116) Take care that the microphone is not blocked 9 AV output jack (p. 107, 110) by a hand, etc., during recording. 10 External microphone jack (for DZ- 4 Re

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English 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 12 Viewfinder (p. 33) 17 DISC EJECT button (p. 39) Press down and release this button to open 13 Dioptre control (p. 33) the cover of disc insertion block. To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 18 Disc insertion block (p. 39) 14 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 44) 19 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 29) To switch the sleep/restart status between Press this button when removing the battery. ON and OFF. 20 Battery att

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25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 35 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 8, 43) 25 FULL AUTO button (p. 58) To switch the DVD video camera /recorder 36 QUICK MENU button (p. 51) to full automatic. To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 26 FOCUS button (p. 55) 37 FINALIZE button (p. 103) To switch between manual focus and auto- Press this button to finalise the recorded focus. DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. 27 MENU button (p. 34, 51, 81) 38 Card insertion block (p. 41)

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English 42 REC PHOTO DISPLAY 43 49 DIGITAL ZOOM MENU ZOOM 44 50 51 SELECT 45 52 53 46 54 DELETE 55 47 56 DISC 57 NAVIGATION 48 42 PHOTO button (p. 43) 50 ZOOM T button (p. 53) 43 REC button (p. 42) 51 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 53) 44 MENU button (p. 34, 51, 81) 52 ZOOM W button (p. 53) 45 SELECT button (p. 76) 53 Reverse skip button (p. 73) 46 Reverse search button (p. 72) 54 Forward search button (p. 72) 47 DELETE button (p. 80) 55 Play/pause button (p. 71) 48 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 68) 56 St


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