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DZ-BD7HA/DZ-BD70A Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
(English)
DZ-BD7HA
Introduction
DZ-BD70A
HDD/BD/DVD/Cards
Battery Pack
HITACHI Camcorder PC Software Support Center
URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/
Support Center phone numbers for software provided: Let’s Get Started
PIXELA CORPORATION
Recording — Viewing
+1-800-458-4029 (Toll-free)
+1-213-341-0163
URL:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html
Various Recording
Techniques
DZ-BD7HA
Dubbing on BD/DVD
(Hybrid BD Camcorde
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Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the camcorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camcorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOC
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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 ha
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your camcorder, 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 the camcorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Store these instructions for convenient accessibility. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Observe all instructi
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Table of Contents Detaching the DC power cord/battery pack from Important Information ............................ 2 the camcorder ..........................................37 For Your Safety ...................................... 2 Efficient Use of the Battery ..........................38 Precautions .............................................. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY Recording 39 INSTRUCTIONS ...............................4 Recording Movies ..............................................39 Intr
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Selecting a Recording Mode to Match the Displaying Information Using the Menu Screen Conditions (Program AE) ............................. 68 (Detail) .......................................................103 Recording Dark Subjects Using the LCD Monitor Formatting the HDD/BD/DVD/CARD Light (Assist Light) ...................................... 69 (Format HDD/Disc/Card) ........................... 104 Adjusting the Color (White Balance) ................ 70 Protecting the HDD/BD/DVD Setting th
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Introduction Introduction This camcorder makes all of the following possible! Record movies and stills with this one device! Press to solve Stills Movies Various media your questions. GUIDE HDD (DZ-BD7HA) BD Interactive Guide - Mode switch DVD Set the switch as shown. Insert a BD. You can easily figure out SD card “what” can be recorded “to which medium”. Screen will disappear if switch is moved. GUIDE RETURN EXIT After recording View on large screen by hooking up the camcorder to a TV! Pr
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Introduction Choosing a disc to suit your purpose Recording/Dubbing HD (High Definition—Hi-Vision) image quality Image resolution: about six times higher than the SD (Standard Definition) image quality Recording Recording Dubbing (DZ-BD7HA) (DZ-BD7HA) Recording to the HDD Recording to Blu-ray disc (BD) Do you want to delete or edit images using this camcorder? YES NO Re-recordable Re-recordable One-time recording HDD BD-RE BD-R • HD recording over extended • One hour length 1920 × 1080 Full Hi
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Introduction Recording/Dubbing SD (Standard Definition) image quality Do you want to delete/edit images Do you want to play the disc using this camcorder? on a DVD player/recorder? Do you want to reuse the disc? NO YES Re-recordable One-time Re-recordable recording DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD-R (VR mode) (VF mode) Playable on devices that are Playable on most other DVD compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM players/recorders once they are or 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode) finalized after recording. accordingly. *
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Introduction How to Read this Instruction Manual The Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-BD7HA and DZ-BD70A models. The DZ-BD7HA can record to HDD (hard disk), BDs, and DVDs. The DZ-BD70A can record to BDs and DVDs. The particular functions of each model will be indicated next to DZ-BD7HA the icons shown at left. DZ-BD70A If you purchased the DZ-BD70A, please disregard the descriptions relating to the HDD. About joystick operation and symbols Move the joystick up or down, left or right
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Introduction About media descriptions The camcorder functions available vary depending on the media (HDD/BD/ DVD/Card) used. Refer to the icon headings shown below to determine whether the function explained complies with the media in use. * DZ-BD70A does not have an HDD. If you purchased this model, please disregard the HDD icon (p.10). -RW (VF) HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM -RW (VR) R CARD Collective Icon Media term HDD Built-in hard disk drive (HDD) (DZ-BD7HA) BD-RE (Rewritable Blu-ray disc) BD BD-R
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Introduction Before Using the Product - Be sure to read this information - Conduct test recording. • Before recording important shots, always conduct test recording to confirm that images are normally recorded. For correct recording • Do not touch the recording surface of a disc. • Check that a disc recording surface is not dirty or scratched. • If the recording surface is dirty, wipe it clean using a soft cloth. Caution on disc loading Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the disc surface from
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Introduction Checking Provided Accessories Make sure the following accessories are included in the package. Battery pack (DZ-BP14S) AC adapter/charger DC power cord Portable power supply for your (DZ-ACS3) To power the camcorder from new Hitachi Camcorder. Be Use to power the camcorder an AC outlet, use this cord to sure to fully charge the battery from an AC power outlet, and connect the AC adapter/ before use. to charge the battery. charger to the camcorder. Remote control Lithium battery (C
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Introduction Names of Parts Viewfinder side Movie/Stills switch (p.24) MENU button (p.23) ACCESS/PC indicator (p.12) SELECT button (p.47) Battery platform (p.21) Joystick (p.27) BATT (battery eject) switch (stop/cancel) button (p.47) (p.37) Viewfinder (p.20) Record button (p.24) Diopter control (p.20) DISC EJECT switch (p.24) SD CARD indicator (p.26) Power switch/Lock button (p.22) BD/DVD indicator (p.24) Hand strap (p.18) HDD indicator (DZ-BD7HA) BD/DVD compartment (p.24) (p.25) MIC jack (p.
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Introduction LCD monitor side (when the LCD monitor is opened 90°), and bottom Bottom RESET button (p.156) DISPLAY button (p.42) QUICK START button (p.40) BLC button (p.67) DISC NAVIGATION button Speaker (p.27) EXPOSURE button (p.66) DUBBING button (DZ-BD7HA) GUIDE button (p.7) (p.82) This button can help you choose a PC connection terminal (p.119) disc, connect the camcorder to your Tripod receptacle TV, and so on. The sections in the CARD ACCESS indicator Instruction Manual for which thi
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Introduction Lens side Light receiving sensor Automatic lens cover Used to control flash amount. The lens cover automatically opens Do not block the light receiving when the power is turned on, sensor with your hand when revealing the optical 10x zoom lens. recording still pictures. Lens hood Recording indicator (p.40) Stereo microphone Remote control receiver/Infrared Do not block the microphone with sensor your hand during recording. COMPONENT output terminal Zoom lever (p.52, 62, 65) (
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Introduction Remote control REC PHOTO DISPLAY ZOOM DIGITAL MENU ZOOM SELECT DELETE DISC NAVIGATION ZOOM T button (p.62) PHOTO button (p.26) DIGITAL ZOOM button (p.62) REC button (p.24) ZOOM W button (p.62) MENU button (p.23) (reverse skip) button (p.27, SELECT button (p.47) 54) (reverse search) button (p.27, (forward search) button 54) (p.27, 54) DELETE button (p.99) Confirmation button (p.27, 54) DISC NAVIGATION button (stop/cancel) button (p.47) (p.27) (forward skip) button (p.27, DI
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Introduction Warning BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE, OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. Note Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Adjusting the hand strap Fasten the hand strap according to the procedure in the diagram. Flip the cover. Flip the belt. Replace the belt. Replace the cover. 18
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Introduction How to Open and Use the LCD Monitor 180° 90° 90° You can use the LCD monitor as follows. Recording high To record yourself places above your (p.20) Basic posture line of sight Hold the camcorder with both hands and tuck your elbows to your chest or sides, and move the camcorder at a gentle pace. This will allow you to record effectively without blurring. Effortlessly record small children or pets at their line of sight When playing back, etc. • For LCD/EVF settings, see p
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Introduction About the LCD monitor display when recording yourself (the lens and LCD monitor are facing you) • The LCD monitor displays a mirror image of the subject. • You can check the image in the viewfinder. (You can also set the viewfinder to “On” at all times, regardless of the orientation of the LCD monitor (p.57– 60).) • The remaining battery charge indicator will only appear when battery power is almost gone. The battery charge indicator flashes red in this case. • A warning message
