User manual HITACHI DZ-MV750MA

[. . . ] Instruction Manual DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) HITACHI CANADA LTD. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3 CANADA Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. Please take time to become familiar with the manual and how it is set up. [. . . ] If the recording conditions have changed, re-set the white balance for appropriate colors. The setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off: The "h" indicator will blink when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned on next time. Re-set the white balance as needed. 3 Hold A pressed until the "h" indicator changes from blinking to a steady light. When the "h" indicator lights, the white balance setting will be complete. Se t EX I T RAM 4 Press the C button to end the setting. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 English 92 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) When you use zoom (see page 57) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. 1 Press the MENU button, choose "EIS" on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. Came r a F u nc t i on s Se t u p P r o g r am AE Wh i t e Ba l . F i l t e r ENTER RETURN RAM After recording with EIS set to "Off", it is recommended that you return the setting to "On" and then turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off, unless you normally record with "Off" setting. Note: The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. It is recommended that you specify "EIS Off" when using the DVD video camera/recorder on a desk or tripod. When "EIS On" is specified, there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen. Gross camera shake may not be entirely corrected even if "EIS On" is specified: Firmly hold the DVD video camera/recorder with both hands. EIS may not operate correctly when the tele or wideconversion lens is used. EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZGX20MA or DZ-MV780MA. 2 Choose the "On" or "Off", and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Checking EIS On or Off You can check EIS On or Off by the on-screen information display. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN EIS FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) See page 57 for setting on digital zoom. REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC. FILTER) When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD video camera/recorder, you can reduce wind noise in recording. If "MIC. Filter: ON" is specified, the low-frequency components in the sound picked up by microphone will be cut off during recording: This makes it easier to hear the target voice or sound during playback. 1 Press the MENU button, choose "MIC. Filter" on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p P r o g r am AE Wh i t e Ba l . F i l t e r Of f ENTER RETURN 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 RAM 2 Choose the desired option, and then press the A button. Note: You can also use the onMicrophone filter icon screen display to confirm that the MIC. Filter has been set. The MIC. Filter setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. The microphone filter function works only with the built-in microphone: It will not function when using an external microphone (p. 78). 93 English 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) 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 /2005 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 English (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 Setup Functions" menu screen, and 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. [. . . ] 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. The customer is responsible for all transport costs if the product is no longer under warranty. IMPORTANT: This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, or agreements whether express or implied, and no person, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify, or extend its terms in any manner whatsoever. HITACHI CANADA LTD TERMES ET GARANTIE DES PRODUITS HITACHI LES PRODUITS VIDO sont garantis contre tout dfaut de matriel et de fabrication. [. . . ]