User manual HITACHI DZ-BX31A

[. . . ] Instruction Manual DZ-GX20MA/DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DZ-BX31A Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely. Manual de instrucciones Para obtener el mejor funcionamiento y asegurar muchos aos de utilizacin exentade problemas, lea todo este manual de instrucciones. Mode d'emploi Des performances optimales et un fonctionnement long terme seront assurs en appliquant les prsentes instructions aprs avoir entirement lu ce mode d'emploi. English DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA 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. English WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). WARNING: The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Identifications of caution marks This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. [. . . ] 78). 93 English USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) Setting Up Record Functions 1<>2 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose the movie quality from "XTRA", "FINE", "STD". It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the "XTRA" or "FINE" mode. 29) English 1 Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s button, use the f/ V I DEO Mode e/d/c/A 16:9 I n p u t Sou r ce buttons to choose OSD Ou t p u t "VIDEO Mode" on the ENTER RETURN "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. Setup XTRA F I NE STD RAM 2 Choose the desired quality mode, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Note: The movie quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. The "VIDEO Mode" setting will not change even if the disc is replaced. When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc, you cannot switch the setting on movie quality or widescreen mode while recording on the disc: The DVD video camera/recorder will be automatically set to the movie quality or wide-screen mode first used with the disc for recording. The movie quality setting is effective only during movie recording: The setting will not be displayed during recording of stills. Movie quality FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2006 Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distorted under the recording conditions listed below: Pan the DVD video camera/recorder as slowly as possible. (Block noise is likely to appear in the "STD" mode): If there is a complicated pattern in background (as in following figure on left) If the DVD video camera/recorder is moved excessively or quickly If subject is moving rapidly even when the DVD video camera/recorder is not moving (Image when block-like noise occurs) (Image without block-like noise) 94 1<>2 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). "16:9 On" specified (aspect ratio 16:9) "16:9 Off" specified (aspect ratio 4:3) 1 Press the MENU button, choose "16:9" on the 2 Choose "On", and then press the A button. "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. then press the A button. Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p V I DEO Mode 16:9 I n p u t Sou r ce OSD Ou t p u t ENTER RETURN 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN On Of f FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2006 RAM 16:9 mode icon When viewing playback on an ordinary TV screen later, specify "16:9 Off": Recording with "16:9 On" specified will be played back on an ordinary TV with longer vertical direction of image. An image recorded with "16:9 On" specified will appear as follows: Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder 95 English 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, S-VIDEO external input (for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only), or "STD" recording using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc. Once the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc has been recorded in the wide-screen mode, you will not be able to switch to recording of external input or S-VIDEO external input (DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) using the same disc. When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, switching between wide mode (16:9) and normal mode (4:3) will not be possible while using the same disc. Images recorded with "16:9 On" (aspect ratio 16:9) specified will be played back with the setting used during recording regardless of the 16:9 setting then being used. The characters of dates and titles will be longer in the vertical direction on a wide-screen TV and on the LCD monitor of this DVD video camera/recorder. When "16:9 On" is specified, black bands will appear across the top and bottom of LCD monitor screen (except on menu or Disc Navigation screen, or playback image recorded with "16:9 Off" is specified). To view images recorded at 16:9 setting, switch the aspect ratio of your TV: See TV instruction manual for this switching. * This system records the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3) information in void space between video signals. English 96 3 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) You can switch the still recording quality only when using card. It is recommended that you use "FINE" when recording vital images. 31 "SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS") English REM 9 9 9 NORM 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2006 1 Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s button, use the f/ Qu a l i t y e/d/c/A I n p u t Sou r ce Se l f T i me r buttons to choose OSD Ou t p u t "Quality" on the ENTER RETURN "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. Setup F I NE NORM ECO 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Still recording quality Note: The still quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. 2 Choose the option you want, and then press the A button. 1<>23 RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE) If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD video camera/recorder, you must first switch the setting on the DVD video camera/recorder. Refer to the explanation starting from page 83 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to other devices or record images input from them. To input image from another device To input S-VIDEO signal from another device On-screen display No display L IN S IN * Displayed on DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only. 1 Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s button, use the f/ V I DEO Mode e/d/c/A 16 : 9 I n p u t Sou r ce buttons to choose OSD Ou t p u t "Input Source" on the ENTER RETURN "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. Setup 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Note: The "Input Source" setting will return to "CAMERA" whenever the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned off. L IN 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2006 CAMERA L I NE S L I NE RAM External input icon 2 Choose "LINE", and then press the A button. 97 13 English 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 either a DVD-RAM disc or 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. [. . . ] All goods returned to a HITACHI authorized service center must be shipped on a "PREPAID BASIS". To avoid any damage to the returned goods, please ensure that proper packaging procedures are followed. A short written description of the problem along with proof of warranty should accompany the product returned for repair. Only products under warranty will be returned on a no-charge basis to the customer. [. . . ]