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Instruction Manual
DVD-RAM DVD-RW
DZ-GX3300A/DZ-GX3200A
DVD-R +RW
DZ-GX3100A/DZ-BX37A/DZ-BX35A
DZ-GX3200A
DZ-GX3300A
DZ-GX3100A DZ-BX37A/BX35A
Instruction manual Manual de instrucciones
To obtain the best performance and ensure years of Para obtener el mejor funcionamiento y asegurar
trouble-free use, please read this instruction muchos años de utilización exenta de problemas,
manual completely. lea todo este manual de instrucciones.
Mode d’emploi
Des performances optimales et un fonctionnement
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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. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARG
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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 har
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English 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 D
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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 us
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English 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 magne
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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 indicator 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
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English 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
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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, result in
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English 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
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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 C button” will be used in this text. ● 1, <, >, 2, / and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer to
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English Table of Contents Important Information......................................... 2 Initial Settings ..................................................34 For Your Safety.................................................. 2 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP)..............................................................34 Precautions........................................................ 2 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4 OFF AUTOMATICAL
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Setting Up Record Functions ...........................61 Program........................................................... 89 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE). 61 WHAT IS “PROGRAM”?......................................89 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF MODE).............................................................. 62 SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH) .............................89 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) .............
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English TOC Recording (Dubbing) Images......................... 109 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE................................. 109 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES............................................ 111 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/ BX37A) Software Provided ......................................... 112 Requirements of available PC ....................... 113 Installing Software ......................................... 114 Con
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Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14SW): Battery (model DZ-BP7S): AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3): For DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only. For DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A only. Used to power the DVD video camera/ Portable power supply for this DVD video Portable power supply for this DVD video recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. camera/recorder. Charge it before use. camera/recorder. Charge it before use. DC power cord:
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English Names of Parts 78 9 10 1 23 4 5 6 11 12 13 13 14 (Inside the cover) 1 Flash (for DZ-GX3300A only) (p. 56) 8 Lens hood (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/ BX37A/BX35A only) (p. 52) 2 Light receiving sensor Always remove this lens hood when using (for DZ-GX3300A only) the optional tele-conversion or wide- This sensor controls the amount of light to be conversion lens. emitted from the built-in flash. Take care not 9 Zoom lever (p. 51) to block with hand, etc. during recording. Push the lever to th
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15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 15 Viewfinder (p. 32) 22 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 28) Press this button when removing the battery. 16 Diopter control (p. 32) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the 23 Battery attachment platform (p. 28) viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 24 Record button (REC) (p. 41) 17 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 43) To switch the sleep/restart status between 25 LOCK switch (p. 41) ON and OFF. It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to L (to the upper pos
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English 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 FINALIZE FOCUS EXPOSURE BLC VOL. DISPLAY 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 28 FINALIZE button (p. 102) 37 DISPLAY (Screen display) button(p. 47, 74) Press this button to finalize the recorded Press this button to display the details of DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. image being played back or camera setting status, or switch the display off. 29 FOCUS button (p. 53) To switch between manual focus and auto- 38 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 7, 42) focus. 39 Volume control buttons (VOL)/ 30
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44 REC PHOTO DISPLAY 51 45 DIGITAL ZOOM MENU ZOOM 46 52 53 SELECT 47 54 55 48 56 DELETE 57 49 58 DISC 59 NAVIGATION 50 44 PHOTO button (p. 42) 52 ZOOM T button (p. 51) 45 REC button (p. 41) 53 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 51) 46 MENU button (p. 33, 57, 80) 54 ZOOM W button (p. 51) 47 SELECT button (p. 75) 55 Reverse skip button (p. 72) 48 Reverse search button (p. 71) 56 Forward search button (p. 71) 49 DELETE button (p. 79) 57 Play/pause button (p. 70) 50 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 67) 58 Stop butto
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English Setups This section explains preparations for recording – setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Demonstration Function This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a demonstration function. The default at purchase time is “Auto”, which will automatically start the demonstration approx. three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on. Refer to “CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION” on page 35 if you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the
