User manual HITACHI DZ-MV1000E(UK)

[. . . ] DZ-MV1000E (UK) DZ-MV1000E (UK) Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely. FOR TECHNICAL HELP & SERVICE PLEASE CALL 0870 405 4405 FOR DVD-CAM PC SUPPORT YOU CAN ALSO VISIT OUR WEB SITE http://dvdcam-pc. support. hitachi. ca/ This manual was printed with soy based ink. Printed on recycled paper 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. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. [. . . ] (Block noise is likely to appear in the "STD"): 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) 86 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. 29 "SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS") 1 Press the MENU button, choose "Quality" on the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p Quality Se l f T i mer OSD Ou t p u t FINE NORM ECO 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. REM 9 9 9 NORM 30/ 8 :00 9/ 2005 ENTER RETURN 2 Choose the option you want, and then press the A button. Still recording quality Note: The still quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. 13 SELF-TIMER You can record photos using the self-timer function, as with ordinary cameras. The self-timer function is valid only when recording photos (stills). 1 Press the MENU button, choose "Self Timer" on the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p Se l f T i mer OSD Ou t p u t On Of f 4 Press the REC button. The recording indicator at the front of DVD video camera/recorder will blink. The self-timer indicator will start to count down, and recording will commence approximately 10 seconds later. Note: You can also check that self-timer has been set by reviewing the on-screen information. To release the self-timer mode, choose "Off" on the menu screen or turn DVD video camera/recorder off. To suspend self-timer, press the REC button again before recording starts, or press the C button. ENTER RETURN RAM 2 Select "On", and then press the A button. The self-timer will be set. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. 10 REM 9 9 9 Self-timer recording 30/ 8 :00 9/ 2005 87 English 3 123 SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can switch off the on-screen information (displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen) from the TV screen. English 1 Press the MENU button, choose "OSD output" on the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and 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 OSD Ou t p u t 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. 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. Even after the on-screen information is removed from the TV screen, it will still appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. On Of f ENTER RETURN RAM 2 Choose "On" or "Off", and press the A button. LCD screen or viewfinder 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN "On" setting 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 30/ 8 :00 9/ 2005 "Off" setting FINE 30/ 8 :00 9/ 2005 TV screen TV screen 88 LCD Setup SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (BRIGHTNESS) 1 Press the MENU button, choose "Brightness" on the "LCD Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. LCD S e t u p B r i gh t n e s s Co l o r L e v e l ENTER RETURN RAM The brightness adjustment bar will appear on the screen. 2 Use the joystick for adjustment. Tilt to left : The screen becomes dimmer Tilt to right : The screen becomes brighter Tilt up/down and to left/ right to select, and then press A to designate. LCD S e t u p 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. ENTER RAM B r i gh t n e s s Co l o r L e v e l ADJUST Note: The brightness setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Brightness adjustment bar SETTING COLOUR DENSITY OF LCD SCREEN (COLOUR LEVEL) 1 Choose "Color Level" on the "LCD Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. The colour density adjustment bar will appear on the screen. LCD S e t u p 3 Press the MENU button. Note: The colour setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Even if the brightness or density of LCD monitor screen is changed, the brightness or density of the recorded image itself will not change. B r i gh t n e s s Co l o r L e v e l ENTER RETURN RAM 2 Use the joystick for adjustment. Tilt to left : For lighter colour Tilt to right : For denser colour LCD S e t u p B r i gh t n e s s Co l o r L e v e l ADJUST ENTER RAM Colour density adjustment bar 89 English 123 123 English Initial Settings SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) Setting On Off Content Beep is heard when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed, etc. No beep is heard. 1 Press the MENU button, choose "Beep" on the "Initial Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. I n i t i a l Setup Be e p Po w e r S a v e R e c o r d LED Language Demo Mode Reset ENTER RETURN 2 Select "On" or "Off", and then press the A On Of f button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. RAM Note: The "Beep" setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) Setting On Off Content To engage power save. If the DVD video camera/recorder is left in the recording pause status without being operated for 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off to prevent the battery from discharging needlessly. To cancel power save Note: To turn the DVD video camera/recorder on again from automatic off activated by the power save function, set the power switch to "POWER OFF", and then set it to "O VIDEO", "N PHOTO" or "P PHOTO" The Power Save setting will not appear in the on-screen information display. The Power Save setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. 1 Press the MENU button, choose "Power Save" on the "Initial Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. I n i t i a l Setup Be e p Po w e r S a v e R e c o r d LED Language Demo Mode Reset ENTER RETURN On Of f RAM 2 Select "On" or "Off", and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. 90 You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder even during recording. Setting On Off Content The recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is recording. The recording indicator will not light even during recording. 2 Select "On" or "Off", and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Recording indicator Note: The Record LED setting will not appear in the on-screen information display. The Record LED setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Specify "Record LED: Off" when recording a subject behind a glass or water tank that reflects light: The reflected light of the recording indicator will not be recorded. Even if "Record LED Off" is specified, the recording indicator will light while the self-timer is counting down. 1 Press the MENU button, choose "Record LED" on the "Initial Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. I n i t i a l Setup Be e p Po w e r S a v e R e c o r d LED Language Demo Mode Reset ENTER RETURN On Of f RAM CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE) You can change the language used to display the menu and information. [. . . ] In such a case, you will be obliged to discard all copies of This Software and its components. Article 6 Prioritized Licence Agreement When some software programmes are installed, the licence agreements will be displayed (to be referred to as online licence agreement). If the online licence agreement conflicts with this Agreement, the online licence agreement shall have a priority. 171 English PLEASE PHOTOCOPY AND DISPLAY Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused -- resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion. Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate any such problems. ALWAYS ALWAYS BATTERY SAFETY GUIDELINES ALWAYS Take care to fit your batteries correctly, observing the plus and minus marks on the battery and appliance. [. . . ]