Instruction Manual

DZ-GX20A
DZ-MV780A/DZ-MV730A

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DZ-GX20A DZ-MV780A

DZ-MV730A

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HITACHI CANADA LTD.

HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION
900 Hitachi Way 2495 Meadowpine Blvd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3
Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI CANADA
(1-800-448-2244) Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)

DVDCAM PC Software Support Center

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URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/

Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. Please take time to become familiar with the manual and how it
is set up. Keep it handy for future reference.
Be sure to read page 181 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM.
The illustrations of DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are
shown only on the front cover of this instruction manual.
This manual was printed
The method for operating the DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A with soy based ink.
is the same as that for DZ-GX20A. Printed on recycled paper
QR35602 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2005 Printed in Japan OG-H(I)

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 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/
CHARGER (DZ-ACS2).

The DVD video camera/recorder and AC Identifications of caution marks

adapter/charger have the following caution This symbol warns the user that
marks. uninsulated voltage within the unit
may have sufficient magnitude to cause
CAUTION electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK to make any kind of contact with any
DO NOT OPEN inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
important literature concerning the
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.
operation and maintenance of this unit
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
has been included. Therefore, it should
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
be read carefully to avoid any
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
problems.

Precautions
WARNING: Many television programs and films
CLASS 1
are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copy-
LASER PRODUCT
right law may apply to private in-home
videotaping of copyrighted materials. CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher
This Class B digital apparatus complies with class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do
Canadian ICES-003. not remove any covers or attempt to gain
access to the inside of the product. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is
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made by highly precise technology. More than

99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are
effective, but some (less than 0.01%) may
appear as colored bright dots. This does not
indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the
limits of current technology.

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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 harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 Professional, and Windows® XP are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel®, Pentium® Processor, and Celeron® Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
IBM® and PC/AT® are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each
individual company.
SD logo is a trademark.

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 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 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

11 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
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normally, or has been dropped.

14 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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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 using the DVD video camera/recorder.
Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder:
• The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology. Among the total
number of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels
for viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as colored dots
(red, blue, green). This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a
fault that will interfere with recording.
• The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD video camera/
recorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. Normal
brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises.
Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly:
• Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder: The
viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall.
Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact:
• This DVD video camera/recorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it
against a hard object or let it fall.
• When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on it. Do not use the DVD
video camera/recorder with a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.
No sand or dust!
• Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause
malfunctions or defects.
No water or oil!
• Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric
shock, malfunctions or defects.

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 Heat on surface of product:
• The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly
warm, but this does not indicate a fault.
Screen on connected TV:
• Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which
the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention
or phosphor degradation of TV screen.
Be careful of ambient temperature:
• Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 104ºF (40ºC) or
under 32ºF (0ºC) will result in abnormal recording/playback.
• Take care that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to PC does
not rise excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 86ºF (30ºC)).
• Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on beach sand or in a closed vehicle where the
temperature is very high for a long time: This could cause malfunctions.
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 magnetism:
• If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a
radio wave tower or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded.
During playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and
sound.
At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction.
Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to soot or steam:
• Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near corrosive gas:
• If the DVD video camera/recorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated
by gasoline or diesel engine, corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, or sulfur such as in a hot
spring area, the external or internal terminals could corrode, which would disable normal
operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so power will not turn on.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier:
• With some water in humidifier, calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the
air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which
could cause it to operate abnormally.
Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to insecticide:
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• Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could dirty the lens in laser pickup block,
and in such a case the DVD video camera/recorder might not operate normally. Turn the DVD
video camera/recorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.
Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner:
• Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way.
• Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to be faulty.
• If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs.

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Be careful of moisture condensation:
• When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in
temperatures is great – such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or
vehicle – condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens
and/or inside the DVD video camera/recorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of
disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a soft,
dry cloth. Even if the external surface of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may
remain inside: Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and leave it in a dry place for at least 1 – 2
hours before using it again.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time:
• This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance
camera/monitor. If you use it for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of DVD video
camera/recorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may slow down or
other faults could occur. If this happens, turn it off and wait for a while before using it again.
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
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 ACCESS/PC
− Plug or unplug PC connection cable indicator
− Remove disc or card
− Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe
vibrations or impact.
− Violently open or close the LCD monitor

If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the

ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking,
turn it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of
the disc or card will be executed automatically (see
CARD ACCESS indicator
page 160).

Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner:
• The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.
• When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.
Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:
• For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached.
The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase:
• Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 39).
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• The battery will discharge as time passes. (The battery is produced so that it discharges on its own
in order to protect its characteristics.)
Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/
charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder.
Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” when turning the DVD video camera/
recorder off:
• Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being
powered could cause a fault.

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 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 where the humidity is high
or in a dusty place:
• Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is high,
the lens could be moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could become inoperable. It is
recommended that you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing
it in a closet, etc.
Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place subject to strong
magnetism or intense vibrations:
• This could cause malfunctions.
Detach the battery from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place:
• Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.

Suggestions and Restrictions

Make a trial recording:
• Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal.
The data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD video camera/
recorder cannot be restored.
It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for
trial recording.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications:
• This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.
The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:
• Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or
recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recorder,
disc or card. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.
• If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this DVD video camera/recorder, disc, card,
etc., the recorded contents may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensation for damage due
to loss of recorded contents.
Copyright:
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• Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder using other digital/analog
media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the
owner of copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Be aware that recording is restricted for some
demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.

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Read This First
To guide you, we have included following six chapters.
• The section on “Setups” explains how to set We want this manual to be as helpful as
up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the
and set the date/time. information you need:
• The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the • A quick index for the information you use
basic operation of this DVD video camera/ most often (this page).
recorder – recording of movies, still images, • A detailed table of contents directing you to
external input, and playback of recorded specific information quickly (see pages 12 –
images. 14).
• The section on “Advanced Techniques”
explains settings on this DVD video camera/ Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by
recorder for more advanced usage. using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We
• The section on “Disc Navigation” explains appreciate your business.
editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this
section when finalizing DVD-R disc and Quick Index
initializing DVD-RAM disc. Available Discs ................................................ 24
• The section on “Connecting to PC” explains Recording Movie ............................................. 49
the contents of provided CD-ROM and how to Playing Back.................................................... 58
install the software included. Connecting to a TV.......................................... 77
• “Subsidiary Information” includes an Functions Available with Disc Navigation ...... 107
introduction to products sold separately,
Connecting to PC .......................................... 138
proper cleaning, and troubleshooting.

With this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback
picture whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor
switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

It is possible to switch the language in the on-screen display of this DVD video camera/recorder
(see page 101).

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/cancel 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
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Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer to
the marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is compatible with the
function. Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the disc or card you
use.
●Illustrations in this manual
Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are different, the
method of operating these models is identical.
The illustrations of DZ-GX20A are used for the explanation in this text.

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 Introduction
●You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (p. 49, 58)
Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the
beginning of blank portion.
You can stop playback and immediately start recording: New recording will not overwrite any
previously recorded data.

Recorded scenes

If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur.

●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (p. 105)
You do not need to rewind, unlike recorders using tape.
You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back (using Disc Navigation function).
●Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie (p. 124)
You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (Play
List).

Before editing

After editing
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●You can easily edit scenes, which ●Create original DVDs on PC
is quite difficult with tape (p. 83) (p. 147)
Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can You can create an original DVD, using the
collect scenes of your child, for example, on play provided software CD-ROM.
list of Disc Navigation function and create an The created DVD disc can be played back on
original movie: Then simply play back the play DVD player/recorder, DVD-ROM drive, etc.
list and dub it on VCR or DVD recorder.
Up to now, you had to With a DVD, you can
repeatedly press simply play it back on this
buttons DVD video camera/
recorder: Press the record
button on VCR or DVD
recorder.
Original DVD being Playback of DVD
created

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 Table of Contents
Important Information......................................... 2 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO
CAMERA/RECORDER ..................................... 40
For Your Safety.................................................. 2
REMOVING BATTERY........................................ 40
Precautions........................................................ 2 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 42
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY .......................... 42
Cautions When Using ........................................ 5 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER...................... 43
Cautions When Storing...................................... 8
Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On
Suggestions and Restrictions ............................ 8
and Off........................................................... 44
Read This First .................................................. 9
Inserting and Removing Disc ........................... 45
About This Manual............................................. 9
INSERTING DISC................................................ 45
Introduction ...................................................... 10 REMOVING DISC................................................ 47
Table of Contents ............................................ 12 Inserting and Removing Card .......................... 48
Checking Provided Accessories ...................... 15
Names of Parts ................................................ 16 Basic Techniques
Recording Movie .............................................. 49
Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc
(Video and Photo) ......................................... 20 Recording Stills ................................................ 51
Try Recording and Playing Back using Card On-Screen Information .................................... 52
(Photo) .......................................................... 22 INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING
RECORDING .................................................... 52
Discs and Cards .............................................. 24 Zooming........................................................... 56
AVAILABLE DISCS ............................................. 24
MACRO RECORDING ........................................ 57
INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC ....................... 25
RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER
EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT ....... 57
USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO
CAMERA/RECORDER:.................................... 25 Playing Back .................................................... 58
HANDLING DISCS .............................................. 26 PLAYING BACK .................................................. 58
DISC CLEANING................................................. 26 PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR
AVAILABLE CARDS............................................ 27 CARD................................................................ 59
SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ....................... 59
Storage Capacity on Disc or Card ................... 28
FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW
RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) ......... 28 PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .................................... 59
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC .... 28 SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .............................. 60
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD... 29 PLAYING BACK STILLS ..................................... 60
SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS ..................... 30 JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)........ 61
On-Screen Information Display........................ 62
Setups
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/
PLAYBACK ....................................................... 62
Recorder ....................................................... 31
Checking Flow of Quick Menu ......................... 63
HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/
Camera Functions
RECORDER ..................................................... 31
FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING
ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP...................... 32
MOVIE: ............................................................. 65
ATTACHING LENS CAP ..................................... 32
FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING
INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE PHOTO (DISC): ................................................ 66
CONTROL ........................................................ 33
FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING
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REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE PHOTO (CARD): .............................................. 68

CONTROL ........................................................ 33
Disc Navigation Functions
VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR
FLOW OF QUICK MENU
SCREEN........................................................... 35
(WITH DVD-RAM DISC): .................................. 70
CLOSING LCD MONITOR .................................. 36
FLOW OF QUICK MENU
VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH (WITH DVD-R DISC): ....................................... 71
VIEWFINDER ................................................... 36
FLOW OF QUICK MENU
SETTING DATE AND TIME ................................ 37 (WITH CARD): .................................................. 71
CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE
Manually Focusing Subject.............................. 72
AND TIME......................................................... 38
FOCUSING DURING RECORDING.................... 72
Setting Up the Battery...................................... 39
CHARGING BATTERY........................................ 39

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Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR
(Exposure) .....................................................74 OFF (BEEP)....................................................100
TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
Compensating for Backlight .............................74 OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ......100
Using External Microphone ..............................75 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF
Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20A only) ........76 (RECORD LED) ..............................................101
CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE
Viewing on TV Screen......................................77
(LANGUAGE)..................................................101
CONNECTING TO A TV...................................... 77 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO
VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ................................. 78 DEFAULTS (RESET)......................................102
Playback on DVD Recorder/Player ..................79
PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC ....................... 79 Disc Navigation
PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC ............................ 79 Using Disc Navigation ................................... 103
Recording (Dubbing) Images ...........................80 STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM NAVIGATION..................................................103
OTHER VIDEO DEVICE................................... 80 PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM SCREEN .........................................................105
OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS .............................. 82 SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES ....................106
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES
OTHER VIDEO DEVICES ................................ 83 TOGETHER ....................................................106
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC
Advanced Techniques NAVIGATION..................................................107
Checking Flow of Normal Menu .......................84 UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC
NAVIGATION MENU ......................................108
Camera Functions
Setting Up Camera Functions ..........................86 Scene ............................................................ 110
DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE) ...........110
SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH
THE SUBJECT DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT – DIVIDE) ................112
(SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE).............. 86 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES
RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD (EDIT – COMBINE).........................................113
MONITOR LIGHT ............................................. 87 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES
ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE).......... 88 (EDIT – MOVE)...............................................113
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY
STABILIZER (EIS) ............................................ 90 (EFFECT – FADE) ..........................................114
RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES
MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) ................ 90 (EFFECT – SKIP) ...........................................115
REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS
RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) ............................ 90 (EFFECT – THUMBNAIL)...............................116
COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO
Setting Up Record Functions ...........................91
CARD (COPY) ................................................117
SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) ............118
(VIDEO MODE) ................................................ 91
SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN
SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (SELECT)........................................................119
(16:9 MODE)..................................................... 92
DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU
SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE SCREEN (DETAIL) .........................................120
(QUALITY) ........................................................ 94
Program......................................................... 121
RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE
(INPUT SOURCE) ............................................ 94 WHAT IS “PROGRAM”? ....................................121
SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF
METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) .............................. 95 SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH) ...........................121
SELF-TIMER ....................................................... 96 PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) ................122
SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE) ......122
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ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)........................... 97 Play List......................................................... 124

LCD/EVF Setup................................................98 WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?.....................................124
SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE) ..........124
(LCD BRIGHTNESS)........................................ 98 SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY
SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF VIEWFINDER LIST (SWITCH)...............................................125
(EVF BRIGHTNESS) ........................................ 98 PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)..............125
SETTING COLOR DENSITY ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST
(COLOR LEVEL) .............................................. 99 (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................................126
ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST
VIEWFINDER ................................................... 99 (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................................127
Initial Settings.................................................100

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ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation –

FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)............ 127 Check the Following: ................................... 158
DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU
FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)............ 128 Trouble Messages ......................................... 160
SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU Troubleshooting ............................................. 167
FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)............ 128 System Reset ................................................ 174
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) ... 129
Major Specifications....................................... 175
CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) ...... 130
DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE) .................... 130 To Order in the United States ........................ 178
Go To............................................................. 131 To Order in the Canada ................................. 178
TOP (END) ........................................................ 131 Index .............................................................. 179
Disc or Card Management............................. 132 Be sure to read the following before opening
INITIALIZING DISC OR CARD the package of CD-ROM ............................. 181
(FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) ................ 132
PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING
(PROTECT DISC)........................................... 133
VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON
DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) ........................ 133
UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF
DVD-RAM DISC
(UPDATE CONTROL INFO.).......................... 134
FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) .... 135
Others ............................................................ 136
DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS
INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) .................. 136
PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY
(REPEAT PLAY)............................................. 136
SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF
STILLS)........................................................... 137

Connecting to PC
(DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A)
THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN
CONNECTING TO PC.................................... 138
Contents on Provided CD-ROM .................... 140
Installing Software ......................................... 142
DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN ................ 142
INSTALLING SOFTWARE ................................ 143
Creating DVD Video from DVD-RAM Disc
Recorded on DVD Video Camera/
Recorder ..................................................... 147
Uninstalling Software ..................................... 149
Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/
Recorder by Connecting It to PC ................ 149
Introduction to Video Editing Software........... 150

Subsidiary Information
Introduction to Optional Accessories ............. 151
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CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................ 151

POWER SUPPLY.............................................. 151
Removing Disc from Its Package................... 152
REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN
ROUND DVD HOLDER .................................. 152
REMOVING DISC FROM CARTRIDGE............ 153
Cleaning......................................................... 153
Changing Setting of Demonstration............... 154
Terminology ................................................... 155

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Checking Provided Accessories
Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package:

Battery (model DZ-BP14S): Battery (model DZ-BP7S): AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2):

For DZ-GX20A only. For DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A 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: Power cable: Infrared remote control

When powering the DVD video camera/ Connect between household AC outlet and (model DZ-RM4W):
recorder from household AC outlet, use AC adapter/charger. Use to control the DVD video camera/
this cord to connect the DVD video recorder from a distance. For DZ-GX20A or
camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. DZ-MV780A only.

Lithium battery (model CR2032): AV/S input/output cable: Shoulder strap:

To power the remote control. Used when viewing the picture played back Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder
For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV to hang it from shoulder.
screen, or input or output video from/to
WARNING: Keep another video device.
this battery away
from children. If
swallowed, consult
a physician
immediately for
emergency
treatment.

Lens cap and lens cap string: Single-sided 8 cm DVD-R disc: Software CD-ROM:
Attach the lens cap when not recording, to To record videos (movies) on this DVD Use this CD-ROM when connecting the
protect the lens. video camera/recorder. DVD video camera/recorder to PC. For DZ-
For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. GX20A or DZ-MV780A only.

PC connection cable: Disc cleaning cloth:

Use this cable when connecting the DVD Always use this to clean discs.
video camera/recorder to PC. For DZ-
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GX20A or DZ-MV780A only.

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 Names of Parts
7 8 9 10

DISC N
TIO
NAVIGA

SELECT STOP/E
XIT

MENU

1 2 3 4 5 6

11 12 13

(Inside the cover) 14

1 Light receiving sensor 9 Zoom lever (p. 56)
(for DZ-GX20A only) Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or
This sensor controls the amount of light to be to the W side for wide-angle.
emitted from the built-in flash. Take care not
to block with hand, etc. during recording. 10 Accessory shoe
For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only:
2 Flash (for DZ-GX20A only) (p. 76) The optional video flash can be attached
here. (See the instruction manual of device to
3 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 32) be attached for details.)
4 Stereo microphone (p. 75) 11 PC connection terminal (TO PC) (p. 149)
[for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only]
5 Recording indicator (p. 101)
The red indicator will light during recording. 12 AV input/output jack (p. 77, 80)
6 Infrared receiver (p. 34) 13 External microphone jack (p. 75)
When the remote control is used to operate
the DVD video camera/recorder, this 14 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside)
receiver will receive the infrared signal. (p. 35)

7 Optical 10× zoom lens

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(for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) Although the external appearances of DZ-

Optical 16× zoom lens GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are
(for DZ-MV730A only) different, the method of operating both
(p. 56) models is identical. DZ-GX20A illustrations
are used in this manual.
8 Lens hood (p. 57)
Always remove this lens hood when using
generally available tele-conversion or wide-
conversion lens.

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O
ACCESS PHOT
/PC
DISC EJ
ECT

21 22 23 24 25 26
15 Viewfinder (p. 36) 21 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 40)
Press this button when removing the battery.
16 Diopter control (p. 36)
To adjust the focus of image appearing in the 22 Battery attachment platform (p. 40)
viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)
23 Record button (REC) (p. 49)
17 ACCESS/PC indicator
(for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) 24 LOCK switch (p. 50)
ACCESS indicator It is recommended that you set the LOCK
(for DZ-MV730A only) switch to L (to the upper position) to prevent
(p. 7, 49, 51) the power switch in the “O” position from
accidentally moving to “N”.
Will blink or light when the disc in DVD
video camera/recorder is accessed (write or
25 Power switch (p. 44)
read is executed) or the DVD video camera/
recorder is connected to PC.
26 Hand strap (p. 31)
18 PHOTO button (p. 51)

19 DISC EJECT button (p. 45)

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Press down and release this button to open

the disc guide.

20 Disc insertion block (p. 45)

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 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

DISC
NAVIGATION
SELECT
STOP/EXIT
MENU

QUICK FOCUS EXPOSURE BLC

MENU
VOL.
DISPLAY

34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41

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27 QUICK MENU button (p. 63) 36 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 62)
To display only the functions that you Press this button to display the details of
frequently use (simple menus). image being played back or camera setting
28 FOCUS button (p. 72) status, or switch the display off.
To switch between manual focus and auto- 37 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 7, 51)
focus. 38 Volume control buttons (VOL)/
29 MENU button (p. 84, 86, 111) S R buttons (p. 58, 72, 74)
Press this button to display the menu for To adjust the volume of sound from speaker,
setting camera functions and Disc etc.
Navigation. 39 Card insertion block (p. 48)
30 SELECT button (p. 106) 40 BLC (backlight compensation) button
31 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 103) (p. 74)
32 Stop/cancel button (p. 9, 58, 103) Press this button when subject is being
To end playback or cancel setting of menu. lighted from rear.
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33 EXPOSURE button (p. 74) 41 f / e / d / c / A buttons

Press this button to adjust the exposure. (p. 37, 58, 64, 84)
Use these buttons to select a scene or menu
34 Speaker (p. 58)
item, and then press the center (A) to play
35 RESET button (p. 174) back the scene, or designate an option from
To reset all settings to defaults (status when the menu.
the DVD video camera/recorder was 42 Tripod threaded hole
shipped from the factory)
Used to attach the DVD video camera/
recorder to a tripod.

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REC PHOTO DISPLAY

44 50
DIGITAL ZOOM
MENU ZOOM
45 51
SELECT 52
46 53
54
47 55
DELETE 56
48 57
DISC
NAVIGATION 58
49

43 PHOTO button (p. 51) 51 ZOOM T button (p. 56)

44 REC button (p. 49) 52 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 56)

45 MENU button (p. 84, 86, 111) 53 ZOOM W button (p. 56)

46 SELECT button (p. 106) 54 Reverse skip button (p. 60)

47 Reverse search button (p. 59) 55 Forward search button (p. 59)

48 DELETE button (p. 110) 56 Play/pause button (p. 58)

49 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 103) 57 Stop button (p. 9, 58, 105)

50 DISPLAY button (p. 62) 58 Forward skip button (p. 60)

* The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder.
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Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc
(Video and Photo)
• It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording,
Before You Begin since you can delete the recorded contents (p. 24).

You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc.

1 Connect a power supply (p. 43).

Power cable

1
2
4
3 AC adapter/charger

DC power cord

2 Insert a disc (p. 45).

1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once 3 Push the disc against the turntable at the
and release it. center of disc insertion block to lock it
until a click is heard, and then close the
cover of disc insertion block: Do not touch
the disc recording surface or pickup lens
at this time.

Disc cover
DISC EJECT

2 Gently open the cover until it stops.

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3 Start recording (p. 49).
1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 35), or pull out 3 When recording a video, press the REC
the viewfinder (p. 36). button.
Recording will start.
Pressing the REC button again will stop
recording (O).
When recording a photo, press the
PHOTO button.
Pressing PHOTO half way (half press)
allows you to focus the subject, and the
“m” indicator will turn purple. Press
PHOTO all the way down to record.

2 While holding down the button on the

right of power switch, set the switch to
“O” or “N” (only “O” for DVD-R disc).

OFF
OFF OFF

Note:
• When using an unformatted disc, format (initialize) it on this DVD video camera/recorder.
If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will appear: Format the disc
following the instructions on screen (p. 46, 132). Initializing the DVD-RAM disc will erase all the recorded
contents: Make sure the contents on disc are not valuable before initializing the disc.
• See Check 1 on p. 158 if recording is not possible with “O”.
• See Check 2 on p. 158 if recording is not possible with “N”.

4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (p. 35).
1 After recording is finished, press the A
button.
The recorded scene will be played back.
2 Press the C button to stop playback.

2 1
STOP/EXIT
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Try Recording and Playing Back using Card
(Photo)
Photos can only be recorded on card sold separately.

1 Connect a power supply (p. 43).

Power cable

1
2
4
3 AC adapter/charger

DC power cord

2 Insert a card (p. 48).

1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 35). 3 Put in a card.

2 Open the cover of card insertion block

with power turned off. 4 Insert the card all the way until it locks,
and then close the cover of card insertion
block.
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3 Start recording (p. 51).
1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 35). 3 Press the PHOTO button half way (half
press): When a subject image is focused,
the “m” indicator will turn purple.

2 While holding down the button on the

right of power switch, set the switch to
“P”. 4 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full
press).

OFF
F
OF

Note:
• With the DZ-GX20A only, the built-in flash may emit light in a dark area (see page 76).
• See page 24 for the cards that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder.
• See Check 2 on p. 158 if recording is not possible with “P”.

4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (p. 35).
1 Press the A button in recording pause
status: The recorded scene will be played
back.
2 Press the C button to stop playback.

2 1
STOP/EXIT
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 Discs and Cards
The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video
camera/recorder and the functions which are available with them:
Media
Function DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc SD memory card
Deleting and editing images ∴ × ∴
Playing back on other DVD Possible on
∴*2 ×*4
devices compatible machine*1
Initialization Unnecessary*3 Necessary Unnecessary*3
Finalization Unnecessary Necessary Unnecessary

∴: Functions available; ×: Not available

*1: Can be played back on DVD players with a logo , or DVD recorders with a logo . Not playable on those
machines, however, if they are not compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM discs.
*2: Must be finalized (see “Terminology”, p. 155) on this DVD video camera/recorder before DVD-R disc can be
played back on DVD player or DVD recorder (see page 135). May not be playable on some DVD players or DVD
recorders.
*3: When using media sold on market as labeled “formatted”. The media whose initialization format is different can
be used only after they are formatted on this DVD video camera/recorder.
*4: Some DVD devices can play SD memory cards.

AVAILABLE DISCS
Available Discs

Usable discs and logos

DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)

DVD-R [for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)]

This DVD video camera/recorder can use only Note:

the 8-cm bare discs not packed in a square • It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell HG
cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with
holder. The discs in a square cartridge, square this DVD video camera/recorder has been confirmed.
When using an HG type double-sided disc, take great
caddy case or round DVD holder can be used if
care with handling it. Using a disc other than these
they are removed from the package, but take discs may not allow the DVD video camera/recorder
great care not to dirty or scratch the bare disc to deliver optimum performance.
(see pages 152 and 153). • See page 25 for information on DVD-R disc.
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INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC
You cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or ●Finalizing DVD-R disc
delete any recorded images or data. Before using the 8 cm DVD-R disc provided on
For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this this DVD video camera/recorder on a DVD
DVD video camera/recorder writes control data player or DVD video recorder that is compatible
to the disc in order to automatically make with 8 cm DVD-R disc, the disc must be
adjustments when it is inserted and ejected finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder.
accompanying recording. If the disc has no area For the finalizing procedure of 8 cm DVD-R disc,
to be written for adjustment, recording may not refer to “FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE
be possible. To prevent this, do not insert or eject DISC)” (p. 135).
a DVD-R disc accompanying recording more
Note:
than 100 times. • When using an unformatted DVD-R disc, it is
Although some models are compatible with the necessary to format it on this DVD video camera/
VR mode using DVD-R disc, this DVD video recorder (see page 46).
camera/recorder is not compatible with that • Do not insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD
mode. video camera/recorder but not finalized, into a
recordable device, such as a DVD recorder: The
recorded data may be damaged (except for devices
that allow playback of a DVD-R disc not finalized on
this DVD video camera/recorder).
• DVD-R discs edited and finalized on PC or those
finalized on another DVD recorder may not be
playable on this DVD video camera/recorder,
depending on the editing software used or recorded
status of DVD-R disc.
• If you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on a DVD video
camera/recorder other than DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A
or DZ-MV730A and not finalized, the Disc Navigation
screen will automatically start, and no recording can
be done on the disc nor can it be finalized.

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO

CAMERA/RECORDER:
• DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 Note:
• CD-RW Discs recorded on PC or DVD recorder may not be
• DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 playable on this DVD video camera/recorder: If so,
message “This disc cannot be used.” will appear. Also,
• CD
blue thumbnails will appear (Fig. 1* on page 26), or
• DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 normal playback will not be possible.
• LD
• DVD-RW
• MO
• DVD+RW
• MD
• DVD+R
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• iD
• DVD-ROM
• Floppy disk
• DVD-Video
• Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm
• CD-R
• CD-ROM
• DVD-R (double-layered)

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 HANDLING DISCS
●Using discs • When recording images,
A l l Pr ogr ams 001 / 002
DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate the DVD video camera/
recording media. Carefully read the following recorder may avoid the
cautions and observe them: portions of disc where
• Always use a brand new disc when recording recording is not possible,
PLAY RAM
important material. due to dust, scratches,
• Be sure not to touch the recording surface of etc. [It will pause m at (Recording one scene
such a portion and may produce multiple
disc, or dirty or scratch it. thumbnails.)
• If there is dust, scratch, dirt on disc or if it is automatically restart
warped, the following phenomena may occur: recording (n).]
− Block noise in playback This will cause recording to be interrupted for
image several seconds to several minutes, and
− Momentary stop of multiple thumbnails will be created by one
playback image recording session as shown above. In this case,
− Sound interrupted during the recordable time on disc will decrease.
playback, or abnormal • Be careful when removing the disc since the
Block noise
sound metal of removal slot of DVD video camera/
− Blue thumbnail recorder, and disc itself, may be hot.
A l l Pr og r ams 0 01/ 006
display* (Fig. 1)
− Disc cannot correctly ●Storing discs
be recognized • When storing disc, replace it in the plastic case
− Disc cannot be in which it was purchased.
PLAY RAM
initialized • Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc.
− Delay between video * Fig. 1 • Do not place disc in following places:
and audio − Direct sunlight for a long time
Even if disc is normal, the above phenomena − Where humidity is high or in dusty place
may occasionally occur. While the ACCESS/ − While there is heat from a heater, etc.
PC indicator is lit, do not subject disc to
vibrations or impact, and avoid using DVD
video camera/recorder at extremely high or
low temperatures, or in environment where
condensation is likely to occur.

DISC CLEANING
Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly
wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown Use the disc cleaning
in the figure. Do not wipe the disc with force: cloth to clean from inner
Doing so could cause scratches. to outer edges in axial
direction.
Never use solvent (thinner, water, antistat or
detergent) for cleaning.
Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with
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detergent: The dirt removal capacity of the cloth

will improve (rinse the cloth well with water so
that no detergent remains).

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AVAILABLE CARDS
SD memory card can be used on this DVD video ●Common cautions for disc and card
camera/recorder. • It is recommended that you create a backup
When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD
file for valuable data on hard disk of PC.
memory card can be used in the same way as an
• Do not do the following, or the data on disc or
SD memory card.
card may be damaged or lost:
− Do not remove the disc or card or turn DVD
video camera/recorder off during reading or
writing of data
− Do not use DVD video camera/recorder in a
place subject to static electricity or electrical
noise
− Do not have printing done at a print lab or
DPE service.
●Handling card
Note:
• Do not use cards other than • This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image
the designated ones. data recorded on other digital cameras conforming to
• Be sure to use a brand new the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
card when recording vital standard. The range of image data playable on this
DVD video camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80
images. horizontal × 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal × 3000
• Do not touch the card vertical.
terminal or allow it to touch • DCF is an integrated image file format of digital
metal. Terminal cameras: Image files can be used on all digital
• Do not paste anything other devices conforming to DCF.
• Image data edited on PC and certain types of image
than exclusive label on label pasting portion. data may not be visible on this DVD video camera/
• Do not subject card to impact, bend or drop it. recorder.
• Do not disassemble card or modify it. • The image data recorded on another device may not
• Do not expose card to water. be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder.
• Do not use or store card in the following
places:
− Where the temperature is high, such as in
vehicle at high temperatures, under burning
sun or near a heater.
− Where humidity is high, or in dusty place
• When the erasure prevention switch is locked,
no recording, deletion or editing will be
possible on the card: Only playback will be
possible.
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Erasure prevention Locked status

switch

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 Storage Capacity on Disc or Card
RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO)
The recordable time will vary depending on the video recording quality: See page 91 for the setting
of video recording quality.
Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies)

Recording quality Movie recordable time Application

XTRA Approx. 18 min *1 Best quality
FINE Approx. 30 min *2 High quality
STD Approx. 60 min *3 Standard quality

*1: Variable bit recording (recording of more than 18 minutes may be possible because the transfer rate varies
automatically between approx. 3 – 10 Mbps)
*2: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 6 Mbps
*3: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 3 Mbps

Note:
• No movie can be recorded on SD memory card.
• Although the movie quality mode or wide-screen (16:9) mode can be changed midway for recording on DVD-RAM
disc, it cannot be changed on DVD-R disc once the mode has been selected.
• If you record in XTRA mode at high temperatures, the DVD video camera/recorder will heat up and the maximum
transfer rate will be limited to approx. 6 Mbps, so the best quality will not be obtainable.
• If a disc recorded is used at high temperatures, normal playback may be impossible: Turn the DVD video camera/
recorder off once, wait until the ambient temperature becomes lower, and then operate it again.

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC

●Number of recordable stills on one side of disc
DZ-GX20A: Can record up to approx. 750 photos.
DZ-MV780A/DZ-MV730A: Can record up to approx. 999 photos.

If the disc still has free space after recording the above maximum number of photos on it, movies can
also be recorded on it.
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RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD
The number of recordable stills will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 94 for the
setting of recording quality.

For DZ-GX20A
Recording Capacity
quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB
FINE Approx. 13 Approx. 29 Approx. 60 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 900
NORM Approx. 18 Approx. 38 Approx. 80 Approx. 160 Approx. 320 Approx. 640 Approx. 1,200
ECO Approx. 27 Approx. 58 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,800

For DZ-MV780A
Recording Capacity
quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB
FINE Approx. 27 Approx. 58 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,800
NORM Approx. 36 Approx. 76 Approx. 160 Approx. 320 Approx. 640 Approx. 1,280 Approx. 2,400
ECO Approx. 54 Approx. 116 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,600

For DZ-MV730A
Recording Capacity
quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB
FINE Approx. 108 Approx. 232 Approx. 480 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,840 Approx. 7,500
NORM Approx. 216 Approx. 464 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,840 Approx. 7,680 Approx. 15,000
ECO Approx. 432 Approx. 928 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,840 Approx. 7,680 Approx. 15,360 Approx. 30,000

(The numbers of recordable stills above are only for reference)

Note:
• Cards used on other devices can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder.
• No movie or music data recorded on card can be checked, viewed or heard on this DVD video camera/recorder.
In addition, no such a data file can be displayed on this DVD video camera/recorder.
• Use the remaining display function to check the remaining free space on disc before use. See “VERIFYING
REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY)” on page 133.
• Some still data recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder may not be playable on another device.
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 SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS
The pixel size of stills (JPEG) that can be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is as follows:
Setting
Model
Camera input External input
DZ-GX20A 1,600 × 1,200 pixels 640 × 480 pixels
DZ-MV780A 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels
DZ-MV730A 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels

The following table shows the file size and quality of one still (JPEG) recorded on card:
File size
Quality Application
DZ-GX20A DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A
FINE Approx. 1,024 KB Approx. 512 KB Approx. 128 KB When image quality is prioritized
NORM Approx. 768 KB Approx. 384 KB Approx. 64 KB Standard quality
ECO Approx. 512 KB Approx. 256 KB Approx. 32 KB When number of stills is prioritized
(quality will be slightly inferior)

Although still images are recorded on DVD-RAM disc only in the FINE mode, the quality mode can
be chosen when recording stills on card. (p. 94)
The file size of a photo recorded on DVD-RAM disc in “N” status is equal to or larger than that
recorded on card using the FINE quality in “P”.

* JPEG: Joint Photographic Experts Group.

JPEG is one of the photo image compression standards. It is widely used in digital still cameras since
JPEG files can be used on ordinary PC. When this DVD video camera/recorder records on DVD-
RAM disc in “N” status, a JPEG photo will be recorded, along with a photo that conforms to the
DVD video recording (DVD-VR) format which is used to be output to TV (see “Terminology”,
p. 155). Only JPEG photos will be recorded on SD memory card.

Note:
• No still can be recorded on DVD-R disc.
• Since the file size is restricted in all quality modes when recording photos on card (P), the quality of photos on
card may be inferior to those recorded on DVD-RAM disc (N).
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Setups
This section explains preparations for recording – setting up the DVD video camera/recorder
and battery.

Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder

HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder up to the base of your
thumb.
Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever.
Adjust the length of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is stable when you press the
REC button with your thumb.

Note:
Do not adjust the hand strap while holding the DVD Caution:
Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by
video camera/recorder: Doing this could cause the DVD
holding the viewfinder or LCD monitor: If the
video camera/recorder to fall and be damaged.
viewfinder or LCD monitor comes off, the DVD video
camera/recorder will fall.

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 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP

Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.

Pass the shoulder strap through

the shoulder strap attachments.

ATTACHING LENS CAP

1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to
the lens cap.
Shorter end
2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the
attachment hole of DVD video camera/
recorder. Longer end

3 Push the both sides of cap inward and attach

it over the lens.

Push and fit

Note:
• Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD
video camera/recorder, to protect the lens.
• When recording, attach the lens cap to the hand strap
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by hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for

comfortable shooting.

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INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL
Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control.

1 While inserting a fine rod into the hole 3 Slide the cover to close it.
marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out
forward. Note:
The life of lithium battery is approximately one year. If
2 Insert the lithium battery with the positive R the battery is discharged, no operation is possible with
remote control: Replace the battery.
terminal facing down.

Battery holder

REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL

1 While pushing the battery holder, slide the
battery out.

Warning: Note:
• KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND • Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony,
PETS. Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell
• IF SWALLOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN DL2032. Use of another battery may present a risk of
IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT. fire or explosion.
• BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED • Dispose of battery safely in accordance with local
PROPERLY. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE laws. Do not dispose of in fire.
OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. • Do not short circuit the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers.
• Keep the battery in a dark, cool, dry place.
• The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery
(CR2032) are supplied only with the DZ-GX20A and
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DZ-MV780A.

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 ●Using Remote Control
Point the remote control to the infrared receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. The remote
controllable distance is up to 16 feet (5 m).

10º

15º 10º

15º

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Note:
• When using the remote control, make sure that the • The DVD video camera/recorder uses the “VCR2”
infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is not remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use a
exposed to direct sunlight or any intense light. If the Hitachi VCR, etc. with remote control code set to
infrared receiver is subject to light stronger than the “VCR2”, a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/
infrared light from remote control, the DVD video recorder will also be operated by the remote control:
camera/recorder cannot be operated by remote To prevent this, change the remote control code of the
control. VCR.
• If there is an obstacle between the remote control and • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery
infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder, (CR2032) are supplied only with the DZ-GX20A and
remote control may not be possible. DZ-MV780A.
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VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN
If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen.

1 Open the LCD monitor.

The LCD monitor has a portion where you
can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to
open the monitor.

●Range where the LCD monitor can

be moved 90º

The LCD monitor can be opened up to

approximately 90º.
If the LCD monitor is open 90º, it can be tilted
Hook your finger
with the screen down as much as 90º, and can
also be tilted with screen up and turned up to
180° so the screen faces in the same direction as (Bottom)
the lens.

If the LCD monitor is turned 180º so the screen

faces in the same direction as the lens during
recording, subject image will also appear in the 90º
viewfinder as a mirror image (left/right
reversed).
Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle
so that you can see the screen easily.
180º

Note:
• If no image appears on LCD monitor screen, refer to
“Check 7” on page 159.
• If LCD monitor lights white, refer to page 87.
• Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90º
before changing its vertical angle.
• Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD
monitor turned approximately 180º in close contact
with the DVD video camera/recorder body: Doing this
could cause the DVD video camera/recorder and LCD
monitor to become hot.

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 CLOSING LCD MONITOR
Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset Note:
it at right angles to the DVD video camera/ • Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to
recorder. the DVD video camera/recorder before closing it or
replacing it on the DVD video camera/recorder with its
screen facing outside. If the LCD monitor is tilted, it
Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD video
cannot be closed to the DVD video camera/recorder.
camera/recorder with the LCD screen facing • If the LCD monitor is not securely locked to the DVD
inward until a click is heard. video camera/recorder, no image will appear in the
viewfinder.

VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER

1 Pull out the viewfinder. Diopter control
Viewfinder
2 Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the
focus to suit your eyesight.
Note:
• If no image appears in viewfinder, refer to “Check 6”
on page 159.
• If the LCD monitor is opened approximately 90º, the
viewfinder will be off: Turn the open LCD monitor 180º
so that it faces the same direction as the lens; the
image will appear in the viewfinder.
• Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is Pull out the viewfinder
pulled out. until a click is heard.
• See “LCD/EVF Setup” (on page 98) if you wish to
display images in the viewfinder regardless of
whether you open or close the LCD monitor.
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SETTING DATE AND TIME
Set the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded
correctly.
The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set.

MENU

Use f / e / d / c buttons
to select, and then press A to
designate.

1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. 5 Press the d or c Da t e Se t u p

button to select the digit
2 Press the MENU button. Came r a F u nc t i on s Se t u p
you want to set in Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2005
P r o g r am AE : Auto sequence. Da t e Mode 8 : 00AM
Wh i t e Ba l . : Auto
The menu screen will EIS : On
ENTER RETURN RAM
appear. D i g . Zo om : 40x Press the f or e
M IC . F i l t e r : Of f
button to select the
ENTER RETURN RAM
number for current date/time, and then
repeat step 5 to set the current date and time.
3 Use the f/e/d/ Da t e Se t u p
Note:
c buttons to choose To stop date/time setting midway, press the C
“Date Setup” and then Da t e Se t 1 / 1 / 2005
button.
“Date Set”. Da t e Mode 1 2 : 00AM

ENTER RETURN RAM

6 After setting the current Da t e Se t
date and time, press the
A button. 9 / 3 0 / 2005 8 : 0 0AM

4 Press the c button. Da t e Se t u p

Da t e s e t u p?

YES NO
The screen for verifying
The figure for the Da t e Se t 1 / 1 / 2005 the set date will appear. ENTER RAM

month will be selected. Da t e Mode 1 2 : 00AM

[The digit that is

ENTER RETURN RAM
7 If the displayed date and time are correct, use
highlighted first press the d button to choose “YES”, and
depends on the date then press the A button.
display format (set up in Date Mode): The
digit on the left end of the date display will The date and time will be set, and the DVD
be first highlighted.] video camera/recorder will enter the
Note: recording pause status.
After setting the figure for the month, press the c Choosing “NO” will restore the menu screen.
button to right to select the digit to be set. If you
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press the A button after selecting the figure for

the month, the screen for verifying the set date will Note:
appear instead of screen for setting day, year or This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a
time. rechargeable battery to store the date and time in
memory. If this built-in battery is exhausted, the date
and time will be reset. To prevent this, connect the AC
adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder every 3
months, and leave them for at least 24 hours with the
DVD video camera/recorder turned off: The built-in
battery will be charged.

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 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME
You can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year or year/
month/day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as
follows:
Date display format Example of display
5:00PM
M/D/Y
9/30/2005
17:00
D/M/Y
30/ 9/2005
PM 5:00
Y/M/D
2005/ 9/30

1 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/ Da t e Se t u p

c buttons to select the
The menu screen will appear. desired date display Date Set
format, and then press Date Mode D/M/ Y

2 Use the f/e/d/ Da t e Se t u p

the A button.
ENTER RETURN RAM
c buttons to choose
“Date Mode” on the Date Set
The menu screen for
“Date Setup” menu Date Mode M/D/ Y setting date will be restored, and the “Date
D/M/ Y
screen, and then press Y / M/ D Mode” has been changed as you designated.
ENTER RETURN RAM
the A button.
4 Press the MENU button to switch off the
The options will appear on the right of “Date menu screen.
Mode”: The Z mark will be attached to the
currently selected option. Note:
If the date display format has been changed, the display
format during playback as well as during recording will
also be changed (see page 52).
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Setting Up the Battery
The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780A and
DZ-MV730A has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/
recorder.
Note:
• Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-
GX20A) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/
recorder to malfunction, or result in fire.
• Be sure to use the DZ-ACS2 AC adapter/charger to charge the battery: Using other chargers could cause electric
shock or fire.
• Charge the battery at temperatures of 50 – 86ºF (10 – 30ºC).
• If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is plugged into AC outlet, unplug it from the
AC outlet, wait a few moments, and then plug it into the AC outlet again. If the CHARGE indicator still does not
light, the AC adapter/charger may be faulty. Unplug it from the AC outlet and consult your dealer.
• The AC adapter/charger can be used around the world. An AC plug adapter is required in some foreign countries.
If you need one, purchase it from your local electronics distributor.
AC 200 – 240V

AC Plug Adapter (not supplied)

CHARGING BATTERY
Use the provided AC adapter/charger to charge 3 Attach the battery to AC adapter/charger.
the battery.
Note:
1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ When charging a battery, unplug the DC power cord
charger. from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger.

2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet.

Battery

Power cable

CHARGE indicator AC adapter/charger

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DC output terminal

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 ●Battery charged status
You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/
charger:
Charge status CHARGE indicator
During charge Lit
Charge complete Goes out

Note:
See “Troubleshooting” on page 167 when the CHARGE indicator blinks.

●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)):
DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes
DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional):
Approx. 90 minutes
The charge time will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery.

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment Note:
platform on this DVD video camera/recorder • Make sure that the battery is in the correct orientation.
and slide it downward until a click is heard. • Make sure that the battery is securely attached:
Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to fall,
Terminal resulting in damage.
side must be
down.

REMOVING BATTERY
After using the DVD video camera/recorder, remove the battery from it.

1 While holding down the BATTERY EJECT Note:

button, slide the battery upward to remove it. • For safety, be sure to turn the DVD video camera/
recorder off before attaching or removing the battery.
• Be careful not to drop the removed battery.
• If the battery remains attached, minute level current
will flow even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off,
and the battery will discharge.
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●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom
operation, etc.)
See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can
continuously be used with a fully charged battery:
With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional)
Video mode DZ-GX20A DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A
When using viewfinder approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min
XTRA*
When using LCD monitor approx. 110 min approx. 125 min approx. 145 min
When using viewfinder approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min
FINE
When using LCD monitor approx. 110 min approx. 125 min approx. 145 min
When using viewfinder approx. 140 min approx. 170 min approx. 210 min
STD
When using LCD monitor approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min

With DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A)/DZ-BP7SW** (optional)

Video mode DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A
When using viewfinder approx. 70 min approx. 85 min
XTRA*
When using LCD monitor approx. 60 min approx. 70 min
When using viewfinder approx. 70 min approx. 85 min
FINE
When using LCD monitor approx. 60 min approx. 70 min
When using viewfinder approx. 80 min approx. 100 min
STD
When using LCD monitor approx. 70 min approx. 85 min

* The time is only for reference: It will vary depending on recording contents.
**Unavailable for DZ-GX20A.

The reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can actually be used
will be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the above time:
The continuously recordable time of DVD video camera/recorder in the above table shows the time
available when the DVD video camera/recorder is in the recording mode without using any other
function after recording is started. In actual recording, the battery will discharge 2 – 3 times faster
than this reference, since the REC button and zoom are being operated, and playback is performed.
Assume that the actually recordable time with a fully charged battery is between 1/2 and 1/3 of the
above time, and prepare enough batteries to allow for the time you are planning to record on the
DVD video camera/recorder.
The continuously recordable time may be less depending on the conditions when the DVD video
camera/recorder is used (if recording and recording pause are repeated at short intervals, etc.).
Note that the battery discharges faster in cold places.

Note:
• See page 167 when charging is not possible.
• The charge time will vary depending on the battery remaining level.
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• During and after charging, and when the DVD video camera/recorder is being used, the battery will be warm, but
this does not indicate a fault.
• A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger:
Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery.
• Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50ºF to 86ºF (10ºC to 30ºC): Charging at temperatures other than this
range could damage the battery.

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 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR
When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level
appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows:
Fully charged Nearly empty

White portion shows remaining level (Blinks)

Note:
The remaining level indicator “w” may be displayed for an extended period, and “x” or “y” may be displayed
for a shorter period.
If the remaining battery level runs out, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off. If this happens, be
sure to set the power switch to “OFF” in order to remove the disc (see page 47).

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY

Charge battery immediately before using Battery life:
DVD video camera/recorder: The battery life varies greatly depending on the
The battery will slightly discharge even if it is ambient environment and how often the DVD
detached from the DVD video camera/recorder. video camera/recorder is used. If the usable
If the battery is left attached to DVD video time of DVD video camera/recorder with a fully
camera/recorder, it will consume a slight charged battery is noticeably short, the battery is
amount of power. probably dead: Purchase a new one.
Therefore, it is recommended that you charge
the battery shortly before using the DVD video Power save and discharge of battery:
camera/recorder, usually on the day before you It is recommended that you turn the DVD video
plan to use it. camera/recorder off in status other than
However, since the battery used for this DVD recording, since even during recording pause
video camera/recorder is free from the memory battery power is consumed at the same level as
effect, you do not need to completely discharge during recording.
the battery before charging it. If, when you specify Power Save On, the
recording pause status continues for
When not using the DVD video camera/ approximately 5 minutes, the DVD video
recorder for an extended period: camera/recorder will automatically turn off.
It is recommended that you fully charge the To set or release power save, see “TURNING
battery once a year, attach it to DVD video DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF
camera/recorder and use it up; then remove the AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE)” on
battery and store it in a cool place again. page 100.

Store in cool, dark place:

When you are not using the DVD video camera/
recorder, remove the battery and store it in a
cool, dark place. If you store it in a place where
the temperature is high, the battery life will be
shortened. Be especially sure not to store the
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battery in an environment (in a closed vehicle)

over 140ºF (60ºC): Neglecting this could damage
the battery. Also, do not store the battery in a
place which is too cold, such as in a refrigerator:
Doing so could cause condensation when using
the DVD video camera/recorder with the
battery.

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USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder
from household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it
indoors.

Note:
Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using other
AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire.

Power cable

1
2
4
3 AC adapter/charger

DC power cord

1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/

charger.

2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet.

3 Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC
output jack on AC adapter/charger.

4 Attach the other end of DC power cord to the

battery attachment platform on DVD video
camera/recorder.

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 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and
Off
While holding down the gray button at the right Note:
of power switch, set the switch according to • Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to
each recording function: let it recognize the disc, you can immediately record
or play back by turning the DVD video camera/
Set to “OFF”: recorder on again. However, if a long time has
The DVD video camera/ elapsed after the disc was inserted, it will take some
recorder will turn off. time for the DVD video camera/recorder to start
because it must recognize the disc again (see
page 158).
Set to “P”: • It will take some time for the DVD video camera/
To record still on SD recorder to display the Disc Navigation screen after
memory card power is turned on.
• If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on, the
ACCESS indicator will light or blink to show that the
Set to “O”: DVD video camera/recorder is recognizing the disc or
To record movie on DVD- card: During this time, no operation, such as
RAM or DVD-R disc recording, can be performed.
After several seconds, the ACCESS indicator will go
out, and operating the DVD video camera/recorder
Set to “N”: will be possible.
To record still on DVD- If the ACCESS indicator does not go out, refer to
RAM disc “Check 4” on page 158.

Power ON status
During playback, set the power switch to “O”
or “N” when using disc, or set it to “P” when
using card.
Turn the switch while holding down the gray
button at the right of switch. ACCESS/PC
indicator

• When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on,

the self-diagnosis function will work and a message
may appear. In this case, refer to “Trouble Messages”
on page 160 and take corrective action.
• While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is
lit or blinking, do not violently open or close the LCD
monitor.

OFF OFF
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Inserting and Removing Disc
INSERTING DISC
1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and 4 Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on
release it. the cover of disc insertion block, to close the
cover.
A few moments after the ACCESS/PC Then the DVD video camera/recorder will
indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion automatically recognize the disc: While the
block will open. ACCESS/PC indicator is lit, do not cut off the
power supply, and do not subject the DVD
2 Gently open the cover by hand fully until it video camera/recorder to any vibrations or
stops. impact.

3 Push the disc against the turntable at the ●Identifying recording sides of
center to lock it until a click is heard. disc:
Single sided disc: “SIDE A” mark
The recording side is
opposite to the printed label.
D- RAM / SIDE

Double-sided disc: DV A

The recording side of “SIDE

A” is opposite to the “SIDE
A” marked side.
The recording side of “SIDE
B” is the “SIDE A” marked
side. The opposite side is
Turntable the “SIDE A”
recording side.

Push the shaded

portion.

• Note that the recording surface of disc must face

the inside of DVD video camera/recorder.
• Never touch the disc recording surface or pickup
lens.
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Pickup lens

• Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to wipe off

any dirt adhering to the disc recording surface.
• Do not use a dirtied or scratched disc.
• The recording side must face the inside (DVD
video camera/recorder).

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 Note: ●When using brand-new DVD-R disc
• If the cover of disc insertion block is open, the
Recognition of the disc
ACCESS/PC indicator will blink when an image is F o rma t D i s c
displayed on the LCD monitor screen: In this case, will start.
the DVD video camera/recorder will not turn off even if The messages on the right Disc is not formatted.
If it formats, it becomes
the power switch is set to “OFF”. will appear in sequence by possible to use for camera.

If the cover remains open after a while, the DVD video pressing the A button
camera/recorder will automatically turn off. between messages. NEXT CANCEL

• Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged

battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the
DVD video camera/recorder. When recording on this DVD video
• If a discharged battery is used, the disc cannot be camera/recorder:
inserted or removed: Connect a charged battery or When final message
AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/ “Format the disc now?”
F o rma t D i s c

recorder. Howe ve r , when you r e c o r d

appears, choose “YES”
• If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to f r om PC connec t i on
“Check 4” on page 158. and then press the A terminal,
p l e a s e d o n o t f o rmat.
• If the disc is not correctly attached to the turntable, it button. The disc will be
NEXT CANCEL
will be difficult to close the cover: If this happens, do formatted.
not forcibly close the cover (this could cause a fault), When formatting is Not displayed on DZ-
but re-attach the disc to the turntable correctly. complete, “DVD-R disc, MV730A.
• If a single-sided disc is inserted into DVD video Video mode and 16:9
camera/recorder with the printed label facing the
mode cannot be changed”
inside, an error message will appear. Remove the
disc and reinsert it with its recording side facing the will appear (see page 163):
inside. See “Trouble Messages” on page 160. Press the A button to F o rma t D i s c
• When using double-sided disc erase the message.
Recording is possible on both sides of double-sided Once formatted, a DVD-R Format the disc now?
disc. However, when recording or playback on one disc can no longer be YES NO
side is finished, recording or playback will not move
changed to a disc for PC, ENTER
automatically to the other side. Remove the disc once
from the DVD video camera/recorder, turn over the even if it has not been
disc and insert it again for continued use. recorded on this DVD
The recording surfaces of double-sided disc are likely video camera/recorder.
to become dirtied or scratched: Always make sure
that there is no dirt or scratch on the recording
surface facing the pickup lens, and then use the disc Note:
taking great care that it is not dirtied or scratched. See page 91 for video mode.
Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to wipe off any See page 92 for 16:9 mode.
dirt on disc (see page 26).
When recording data from PC (for DZ-
GX20A or DZ-MV780A only):
While the above messages are being displayed,
press the C button, or when message “Format
the disc now?” appears, choose “NO” and then
press the A button.
However, if data from PC has not yet been
recorded, the disc can be made usable on this
DVD video camera/recorder. When inserting
the disc into this DVD video camera/recorder,
the same message will appear: If you wish to use
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it on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose

“YES”.

Note:
Do not initialize a disc on which you wish to record data
created using the application (DVDfunSTUDIO) of PC.

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REMOVING DISC
1 Press down the DISC Note:
EJECT button once and • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC
release it. adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until
power is completely turned off: If you do, the disc
cover will not open. If this happens, reattach the
In a moment, the cover
battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC
of disc insertion block EJECT button once, and then release it.
will open. DISC EJECT
• Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM
or DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so
If the DVD video could cause malfunctions.
camera/recorder is on • When inserting or removing the disc, BE SURE NOT
at this time, the to look into the lens in laser pickup: Doing so could
damage your eyesight.
“EJECT” indicator will blink on the LCD
• If the battery remaining level runs out, set the power
monitor or in the viewfinder. switch to “OFF” to remove the disc (see page 42).

2 Gently open the cover

fully until it stops.

3 Remove the disc.

While pushing down the center portion of
turntable, pick up the disc, holding its edge,
to remove it.

Turntable

4 Gently push the section

indicated “PUSH CLOSE”
on the cover of disc
insertion block, to close the
cover.
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 Inserting and Removing Card
1 Open the LCD monitor. Removing Card:
Push the center of
2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. card edge.
The card will come
3 Open the cover of out so that it can
card insertion be held by fingers.
block.

4 Inserting Card:
Insert card with its
terminal inward
until it locks.

5 Close the cover of

card insertion
block.

Note:
• No card is provided with this DVD video camera/
recorder: Buy cards if you need them.
• See page 29 for the capacity of cards and the number
of recordable photos on them.
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Basic Techniques
This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on
DVD video camera/recorder.
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Recording Movie
• Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/
Before You Begin recorder.

Pressing REC
4 Press the REC button.
once will start ACCESS/PC
recording; indicator The “m” mark in the
pressing it once viewfinder or on the LCD
again will screen will change to the
temporarily stop
recording.
“n” mark, and recording
will start.
OFF During recording, the
recording indicator on the
front of DVD video camera/
recorder will light. Recording
Pressing REC again during indicator
recording will set the DVD
1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder to
video camera/recorder at subject. the recording pause status.

2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. 5 When recording is finished, turn the DVD
video camera/recorder off.
Set the power switch to “O” to turn the DVD
video camera/recorder on.
After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out,
perform the subsequent operation:

3 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder

or LCD).

When using the viewfinder, close the LCD

monitor before pulling out the viewfinder.
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 Note:
• See “Check 1” on page 158 when recording movie is
not possible.
• See “Check 4” on page 158 if it takes some time
before recording is possible.
• See “Check 5” on page 159 if the DVD video camera/
recorder does not operate.
• See page 52 for on-screen information display.
• It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from
which recorded contents can be deleted.
• Sound is recorded from the stereo microphone on the
front of DVD video camera/recorder: Take care that
this microphone is not blocked.
• You can press the REC button immediately after the
DVD video camera/recorder enters the recording
pause status, but no further recording can be made
while “DISC ACCESS” is being displayed.
Recording will restart after the message disappears.
• Do not turn power off while message “DISC ACCESS”
is being displayed.
• Take care that power is not interrupted while the
ACCESS/PC indicator is blinking.
• The minimum recordable time of movie is
approximately 3 seconds.
• See page 101 for setting of Record LED (recording
indicator) On/Off.
• For various functions available during recording, see
“Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 86.
• Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that
cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect.
• The power switch can be changed over even during
recording, but the operation will not be changed.
• Each time the DVD video camera/recorder enters the
recording pause status, the counter display will be
reset to “0:00:00”.
• It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to L
(the upper position) to prevent the power switch in the
“O” position from accidentally moving to “N” position.
• Do not insert a non-finalized DVD-R disc into another
DVD device: Doing so could cause the disc to
become unusable (except in the case of the devices
that have a function that can play back a disc that has
not been finalized on this DVD video camera/
recorder).
• When using an unformatted DVD-R disc, it is
necessary to format it on this DVD video camera/
recorder (see page 46).
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Recording Stills
Note: 5 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full
Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc pressing).
and card.
ACCESS/PC The screen will be black, and then the
indicator recorded still will be displayed. When the
PHOTO button “m” mark appears, you can proceed with
the next recording; while “DISC ACCESS” or
“CARD ACCESS” is being displayed, you
cannot proceed with the next recording.

Note:
• If you wish to record without locating a subject at the
center of screen, first locate the subject at the center
of screen, press the PHOTO button halfway down,
determine the composition to be recorded, and then
press the PHOTO button all the way down.
• If you press the PHOTO button all the way down at
one stroke without pressing it half way, recording will
be possible, but the focus will be incorrect.
• See “SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS” on page 30
for details of photos on card.
CARD ACCESS indicator • See “Check 2” on page 158 if recording photos is not
possible.
• Shake of the DVD video camera/recorder may cause
1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD blur in recorded image.
video camera/recorder at subject. • When holding the DVD video camera/recorder for
recording, grasp it securely with both hands.
2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. • When recording with higher zoom magnification, it is
recommended that you secure the DVD video
camera/recorder on a tripod.
When using DVD-RAM disc: • Do not operate the power switch or remove the card
Set the power switch to “N”. while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is
When using card: lit or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the
Set the power switch to “P”. data on card.
• The range of screen in which recording is possible will
be different for movie and still.
After the ACCESS indicator goes out,
• If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual
perform the subsequent operation: focus, and manually correct the focus before
recording (see page 72).
3 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder • There may be a difference between the image you
or LCD). see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the
recorded image.
When using the viewfinder, pull it out and
close the LCD monitor.
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4 Press the PHOTO button half way (half

pressing).

The DVD video camera/recorder will

automatically focus on the subject at the
center of screen, and the “m” indicator on
screen will light in purple (the focus will not
change when manual focus is chosen).

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On-Screen Information
Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording.

DISPLAY

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING

See the next page for details.

e 2. Program AE p 7. Microphone filter

k 3. White balance l 8. 16:9 mode
n 4. EIS 9. Video flash*
o 5. Manual Focus 10. Self-timer
m 6. Backlight compensation 11. External Input
12. Recording status
1. Recording mode

Movie recording time

L IN REC
0:00:00
13. Zoom 1 0 REM 3 0 MIN 17. Remaining space
14. Exposure correction on disc/card
DISC ACCESS 18. Remaining
battery level
Warning message
19. Volume
15. Disc/Card type 8 :0 0AM
FINE 9/3 0/2005 Current date/time

16. Movie recording quality

The above screen is an example for explanation:

It is different from the actual display.

*Not displayed on DZ-MV730A.

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1. Recording mode (p. 49, 51, 95) 8. 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode)
(p. 92)
A : Movie
B : Still (Disc) No display : 16:9 mode OFF
C : External input still (field) (Disc) l : 16:9 mode ON
D : External input still (frame) (Disc) 9. Video flash*2 [when Video Flash (sold
E : Still (Card) separately) is attached] (only in still recording
F : External input still (field) (Card) mode) (p. 76)
G : External input still (frame) (Card)
No display : Emits light automatically
2. Program AE (only in movie recording mode) ( : Always emits light
(p. 86)
) : No light emission
No display : Auto
b : Sports 10. Self-timer (only in still recording mode) (p. 96)
c : Portrait
No display : Self-timer OFF
d : Spotlight
q : Self-timer ON
e : Sand & Snow (countdown is from 10 seconds)
f : Low Light
11. External Input (p. 95)
3. White balance (p. 88)
L IN : AV input
No display : Auto S IN*2 : S-VIDEO input
h : Set
12. Recording status
i : Outdoor
j : Indoor1 n : During recording
k : Indoor2 m : During recording pause (lights in
green)
4. Electronic image stabilizer (EIS)*1 (p. 90) When focus locks during photo
No display : EIS OFF recording (lights in purple)
n : EIS ON No display*3

5. Manual focus (p. 72) 13. Zoom (p. 56)

No display : Autofocus W
o : (display in English or German): (Digital Zoom: Off)
Manual focus X
r : (display in French or Italian): (Digital Zoom: 40×)
Manual focus Y
v : (display in Spanish): Manual (Digital Zoom: 240× only in movie
focus recording mode)

6. Backlight compensation (p. 74) 14. Exposure correction

No display : Backlight compensation OFF No display : Auto

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m : Backlight compensation ON : Manual

7. Microphone filter (only in movie recording

mode) (p. 90)

No display : Microphone filter OFF

p : Microphone filter ON

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I : DVD-RAM REM XX : Remaining recordable minutes

K : DVD-R MIN*6 during movie recording
J : DVD-RAM (write-protected) REM XX*7 : Number of remaining recordable
still images during still recording
M : DVD-R disc already finalized on
this DVD video camera/recorder 18. Remaining battery level (p. 42)
N : DVD-R disc finalized on a device
other than this DVD video w (full charge)
camera/recorder x
O : SD memory card y
P : Locked SD memory card z (low remaining charge)
No display*4
19. Volume (p. 58)
16. Movie recording quality (when using disc)
(p. 91) :
The volume can be adjusted during
XTRA : Best quality external input and playback.
FINE : High quality
STD : Standard quality

Still recording quality (when using card)

(p. 94)

FINE : High quality

NORM : Standard quality
ECO : Number of recordable stills is
prioritized

*1 EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A.

*2 Not displayed on DZ-MV730A.
*3 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera/recorder, or disc has not yet been initialized, a write-protected
disc or locked card, or a disc or card with no remaining space, has been inserted.
*4 When a disc or card that cannot be used in this DVD video camera/recorder is inserted.
*5 No remaining time or number will be displayed with a protected disc or locked card, or finalized DVD-R disc.
*6 In XTRA mode, possible recording time may be longer than the displayed time.
*7 The displayed number of recordable stills is for reference: This number may not decrease, depending on the
recording conditions (not displayed with a DVD-R disc).

●Switching the information display mode

You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:

Press the DISPLAY button.

The full and minimum display modes will alternate.

• Full display mode: All types of information will

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DISPLAY
appear.
• Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see
1 on page 52) and recording status (see 12 on
page 52) will appear. If the DVD video camera/recorder has warning information, a warning
message will appear.

Note:
The DVD video camera/recorder does not record the date and time as a part of image. However, this information
during recording will be recorded with image as data which can be checked on Disc Navigation screen during
playback (see “INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK” on page 62).

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●Display when recording an image of yourself
When recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the
lens, the operating status will appear: The battery remaining level will
appear only when the remaining level is very low, and the display will
blink.

The following operating status indicator will light or blink to give

warning message to user. The message can be checked when returning
the LCD monitor 180º to the original status from the status in which the
LCD screen was facing the same direction as the lens.

No warning/message (see page 52) will appear when recording with the LCD screen facing the same
direction as the lens.
Instead, the following screen display symbols will blink to inform you of the operation status of
DVD video camera/recorder.
When the LCD monitor is turned 180º from the position with the LCD screen facing the same
direction as the lens, the warning/message can be checked.

●Interpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen

facing the same direction as the lens:
Operating status/
Screen
warning message
display Description
symbol
• A write-protected disc is loaded.
Q
• A locked card is loaded.
• An unusable card is loaded.
• An attempt to record a still is being made with a DVD-R disc
N used.
• An unusable disc is loaded. Battery remaining
• During recording (lights in red). level
k • The remaining capacity on disc is approaching the limit 0 (blinks
in red).
• During recording pause (lights in green).
• During focus lock (lights in purple).
• The remaining capacity on disc or card is approaching the limit 0
l (blinks in red).
• There is no remaining capacity on disc or card (blinks in green).
• An attempt to record a copy-guarded image is being made
(blinks in green).

Note:
• If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, the LCD screen will display a mirror image (left and
right reversed).
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• If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, you can also view subject image in the viewfinder.
• Although you can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with
LCD screen facing the same direction as lens, they will not appear on the screen.
• When the LCD monitor is opened and turned 180º with the Program AE set to Low Light, the monitor screen will
light white (see page 87).

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Zooming
If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
“T” control side with Dig. Zoom 40× or 240×
specified, the digital zoom will be activated Moving the zoom lever will display the
midway (when optical 10-power is exceeded on digital zoom bar.
DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A, or optical 16-power
is exceeded on DZ-MV730A). 0:00:00
REM 3 0 MIN
You can zoom up to 240-power.
W: recording wide area
(wide-angle) FINE
8 : 0 0 AM
9/3 0 /2005

When Dig. Zoom is “Off”

W T

When Dig. Zoom is “On” (40x)

W T
Digital zoom range
T: recording enlarged
When Dig. Zoom is “On” (240x)
image (telephoto) (only in movie recording)
W T
Digital zoom range
1 Press the MENU Came r a F u nc t i on s Se t u p
button, choose “Dig. P r o g r am AE
Zoom” on the “Camera Wh i t e Ba l .
EIS
Note:
Functions Setup” menu D i g . Zo om 240x • The digital zoom setting will be stored in memory
M IC . F i l t e r 40x
screen, and then press Of f
even if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
ENTER RETURN RAM • You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM button on
the A button.
remote control to switch the digital zoom setting:
Pressing the button during movie recording will switch
2 Choose the desired magnification, and then the setting between “Off”, “40×”, and “240×”: Pressing
press the A button. the button during photo recording will switch between
“Off” and “40×”.
• If you set zoom to “240×” when recording photo, the
digital zoom will be up to 40×.
• When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out
of focus.
• When digital zoom is engaged, the image quality will
be rougher.
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MACRO RECORDING
Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the
subject as close as approximately 13/16” (2 cm) from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill
the screen.

1 Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the Note:

subject, and press the zoom lever to “W” • Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be
control side. focused, depending on the distance to the subject. In
this case, move the zoom to “W” control side to focus.
• The amount of light tends to be insufficient during
macro recording: If the subject image is too dark, use
additional lighting.

RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO

EFFECT
Use the tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens with the following filter diameter and thread
pitch to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect:
Filter diameter: 34 mm for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV730A; 30.5 mm for DZ-MV780A
Thread pitch: 0.5 mm
When attaching the optional DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens or DZ-WL1 wide-conversion lens, use the
optional step-up ring: DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV730A, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-MV780A (see
page 151).

1 Remove the lens hood from DVD video 2 Remove the cap of conversion lens, and screw
camera/recorder, and attach the step-up ring the lens into the thread of step-up ring.
over the lens.
Lens hood Conversion lens

Step-up ring

(Remove) (Attach)

• Tele-conversion lens: For stronger telephoto effect

• Wide-conversion lens: For stronger wide-angle effect

Note:
• Be careful not to lose the removed lens hood.
• With DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens, the focusing range
at “T” (telephoto) control side is between approx.
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16 feet (5 m) and infinite.

• When a conversion lens is attached, note that the four
corners of screen will be slightly dim if you zoom in on
a subject on the W control side (wide-angle side).
• When replacing the lens, take care not to drop the
DVD video camera/recorder.
• Attaching the conversion lens will disable the function
of the built-in flash (for DZ-GX20A only): Specify
“Flash: Off” (see page 76).
• If a generally available filter is attached, do not attach
the removed lens hood.

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 Playing Back
• Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 49,
Before You Begin 51).
• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 44).

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PLAYING BACK
Playing Back

Note:
• If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movie,
STOP/EXIT
playback sound will be heard from the speaker. Adjust
the sound volume using the volume control buttons
(S, R).
• To temporarily stop playback, press the A button.
Press the A button again to restart playback.
• Even if you stop playback midway and immediately
start recording again, the new image will be recorded
after the last scene on disc or card (the previous
images will not be overwritten).
• Image data edited on PC, etc., or the recorded image
may not appear on this DVD video camera/recorder;
Use f / e / d / c to select, also, the recorded sound may not play back,
and then press A to designate. depending on the type of image data.
• Image data recorded on another DVD video camera/
recorder or DVD recorder may not be played on this
DVD video camera/recorder.
1 Press the A button in the recording pause • Depending on the amount of data to be played back,
status. it may take some time for the playback image to
appear.
The DVD video camera/recorder will enter • Do not operate the power switch or remove the card
while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is
the playback mode, and the scene you have
lit or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the
recorded last will be played back. (For data on card.
“scene”, see p. 103 and “Terminology”,
p. 155.)
When playback is finished, the DVD video
camera/recorder will enter the pause status
at the last image on disc.
If the playback pause status continues for as
long as 5 minutes, the DVD video camera/
recorder will automatically return to the
recording pause status.

2 Press the C button.

Playback will stop, and recording pause
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PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD
Use the Go To function (p. 61) or Disc
Navigation function (p. 103) to play back from
the start of disc or card.

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SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE
During playback, press the d or c button and Note:
hold it: Search playback will start. • See page 158 if search playback does not operate
normally.
Hold down c :
Scenes will be visually scanned forward.
Hold down d :
Scenes will be visually scanned backward.
Release the d or c button when you find the
desired image:
Normal playback will start from that point.

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FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE
During playback pause, press the d or c After frame advance, frame back or slow
button: Frame advance, frame back or slow playback, the DVD video camera/recorder will
playback will start. enter the playback pause status.
Press c once: Note:
Picture will advance one frame. • In slow playback, a rapidly moving subject image may
be distorted.
Press d once: • The intervals for playing back frames in frame
Picture will go back one frame. advance/frame back/slow playback are as follows:
Hold down c : Frame advance and forward slow: Approx. 0.03
Forward slow playback. second
Hold down d : Frame back and reverse slow: Approx. 0.5 second
Reverse slow playback. • No sound will be heard during search playback or
slow playback.

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SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE
During playback, press the f or e button to
Portion being played back
locate the start of desired scene.
Press f Press f Press e Press e
Press e once: twice once once twice
To skip to the first image of the scene
following the one being played back, and start
Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3
playback.
Press f once: Portion being played back
To return to the first image of the scene being
played back, and start playback. Press f Press e Press e
once once twice
Hold down e :
To continuously locate the beginnings of
scenes, starting from the scene following the Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3
scene being played back. When the desired Pressing the f button at a portion several seconds
image appears, release the button: Playback from the start of scene being played back will return
will start from that point. to the start of the scene preceding that being played
Hold down f : back.
To continuously locate the beginnings of
scenes backward, starting from the scene Note:
preceding the scene currently being played • If you perform skip playback during playback pause,
back. When the desired image appears, release the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the
the button: Playback will start from that point. playback pause status at the beginning of the located
scene.
• Pressing the e button in the last scene on disc will
set the DVD video camera/recorder to the playback
pause status at the last image.
• See “Check 3” on page 158 if skip playback does not
operate normally.

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PLAYING BACK STILLS
Press the f or e button during playback to [When using disc]
quickly play back stills in sequence. Releasing the f or e button will start
Press e once: continuous playback.
To display stills one by one forward.
Press f once: [When using card]
To display stills one by one backward. When the f or e button is released, the
photo at that point will be displayed, and then
the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the
playback pause status.
Set the slide show function for continuous
display (p. 137).
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JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)
1 Press the MENU button Go T o
Top:
during playback. To p To go to the start, and enter playback pause.
En d
End:
2 Choose the option Spec i f y
To go to the end of last scene, and enter
(point you want to go playback pause.
ENTER RETURN RAM
to), and then press the Specify:
A button. To go to a specified point and enter playback
pause. See the following for details.

●Specifying the point to view

1 Choose “Specify” in step 2 above, and then 3 Press the A button to enter the selection.
press the A button.
The DVD video camera/recorder will go to
The screen for specifying the point to go to the specified point and enter the playback
will appear. pause status.
Pressing A again will start playback.
Position of currently Total recording time of
played back image all selected scenes
To cancel the “Go To” procedure midway, press
Go t o the C button before going to the specified point.

TOP
0 : 00 : 00
CURRENT
0 : 03 : 26
END
0 : 24 : 24
Note:
Cursor • If multiple scenes are selected using the Disc
GO TO 0 : 03 : 26
TOP END ENTER CANCEL
Navigation function or SELECT button, choosing
“Top” will jump to the beginning of selected scenes
(p. 131).
Cursor position
• When multiple scenes are selected, the total time of
selected scenes will appear in the “total recording
2 Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select time” display.
• With card, the number of stills will appear at the
the desired time of chosen point. “TOP”, “CURRENT”, “END” and “GO TO” indicators.
• The cursor may not move at same-pitch intervals.
Press f : To select the start.
Press e : To select the end.
Press d or c :
• Press once:
To move the cursor in 10-second units
(1-still units for card)
• Hold down:
To move the cursor in 1-minute units
(10-still units for card)
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Go t o

TOP CURRENT END

0 : 00 : 00 0 : 03 : 26 0 : 24 : 24

GO TO 0 : 00 : 00
TOP END ENTER CANCEL

(When the start of scene is selected)

Cursor at current image position.

Cursor at (GO TO) position.

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On-Screen Information Display
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK
Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing.

9:27AM
9/ 30/2005

No display Playback information Recording date/time

display

●Switching the information display *1 O (VIDEO) or N (PHOTO) with disc;

mode Only E (PHOTO) with card.
*2 678 Program or 12345 Play List
Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the
*3 Number of program or play list being played
display mode of on-screen information.
back (not displayed when all programs are
When using disc: being played back)
*4 Refer to “Disc/Card type” on page 54.
Recording mode*1 *5 Y : Will appear when each function is
Scene No. Repeat play*5 specified “On”
*6 F : Standard playback
b : Playback pause
06 006 RAM 0 : 00 : 1 6 c : Forward search playback
d : Reverse search playback
Playback e : Forward skip playback
operation*6
f : Reverse skip playback
g : Forward frame advance
Counter h : Reverse frame back
Disc type*4 Refer to “Playing Back” beginning on page 58
Program No. or Play List No.*3 for how to operate.
Program or Play List*2 The “j” mark will appear on the first image
on disc.
The “i” mark will appear on the last image
When using card:
on disc.
Scene No. File name Lock*5
• Recording date/time display: Shows the date/
Slide Show*5 time when recording was started. Even when
playback starts, the date/time display will not
advance.
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003 100—0003
• No display: No information will appear.
However, when the mode of playback
Recording mode*1 Playback operation*6
operation is switched, the symbol will appear
for approx. 3 seconds.

Note:
See “Using Disc Navigation” on page 103 and later for
explanation on program and play list.

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Checking Flow of Quick Menu
The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder:
• Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers
• Normal Menu: To display all menu items for experts (p. 84)

Camera Functions

While the camera image is being displayed on the LCD monitor, press the QUICK MENU button:
The Quick Menu will appear.

Only the fundamental menu items will appear in the Quick Menu, and the explanation of the
function on which the cursor is positioned will be displayed across the bottom of menu (No
explanation on function will appear in the Normal Menu.).
Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose
the option.
See “Operating Menu” shown below for how to set the menu.
No menu appears during recording.

1 Press the QUICK MENU button.

<How to interpret the menu screen>

Qu i c k M e n u
V I DEO M o d e F I NE Options settable
16 : 9
I npu t Sou r c e
Selection of setup items
T : Record Functions Setup S e l e c t t h e m o v i e q u a l i t y.
U : Date Setup
W : Initial Setup ENT ER RE TURN RAM Display of disc or card being
used (p. 52)

Guide display
Explanation on function
Functions settable

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 ●Operating Menu
You can use the f/e/d/c buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting
options in Quick Menu and designate them.
Press the QUICK MENU button.

QUICK
MENU

Press c or A
Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u
V I DEO Mo d e : F I NE V I DEO Mo d e F I NE
16 : 9 : Of f 16 : 9
I n p u t S o u r c e : CAMERA I npu t Sou r c e

Me n u a b o u t r e c o r d f u n c t i o n s S e l e c t t h e mo v i e q u a l i t y.
s e t u p. Press d or C
ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM

Press e Press f

Qu i c k M e n u
Press the A button directly to choose an option from menu.
Da t e Se t
To return to the screen one before, press the C button.
Pressing the QUICK MENU button again will cause the Quick
Me n u a b o u t d a t e s e t u p .
Menu display to disappear.
ENT ER RE TURN RAM

When using the Normal Menu (p. 85) and Disc Navigation Menu (p. 108), use the same procedure to
choose any menu item and determine the option.

Note:
• Pressing the QUICK MENU button during recording will not work.
• The menu screen will disappear when it is left for approx. one minute without any operation.
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FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING MOVIE:
The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used:
The details of each function are described on the pages showing the Normal Menu: See each
reference page.

●Record Functions Setup

(p. 91)

Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u
V I DEO Mo d e : F I NE V I DEO Mo d e F I NE V I DEO Mo d e X TRA
16 : 9 : Of f 16 : 9 16 : 9 F I NE
I n p u t S o u r c e : CAMERA I npu t Sou r c e I npu t Sou r c e S TD

Me n u f o r r e c o r d f u n c t i o n s S e l e c t t h e mo v i e q u a l i t y. F i n e I ma g e Qu a l i t y.
s e t u p.
ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM

(p. 92)

Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u
V I DEO Mo d e V I DEO Mo d e
16 : 9 Of f 16 : 9 On
I npu t Sou r c e I npu t Sou r c e Of f

1 6 : 9 mo d e i s s e t . Re c o r d i n g b y 4 : 3 .

ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM

(p. 94)

Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u
V I DEO Mo d e V I DEO Mo d e
16 : 9 16 : 9 CAMERA
I npu t Sou r c e CAMERA I npu t Sou r c e L I NE

S e l e c t t h e r e c e i v i n g i ma g e.
S L I NE
U s u a l l y s e l e c t t h i s o p t i o n.
*
ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM

* Displayed on DZ-GX20A
and DZ-MV780A only.

●Date Setup
(p. 37)

Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u

Da t e Se t Da t e Se t 9 / 30 / 2005
8 : 0 0 AM

Me n u f o r d a t e s e t u p. Se t t he c u r r en t da t e and
t i me.
ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM
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 ●Initial Setup
(p. 101)

Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u
Eng l i s h
Language : Eng l i s h Language Eng l i s h Language Fr ança i s
D e mo Mo d e : A u t o D e mo Mo d e D emo Mo d e Españo l
Re s e t Re s e t Re s e t De u t s c h
Me n u f o r I n i t i a l s e t u p. C h a n g e t h e l a n g u a g e d i s p l a y. Ch a n g e t h e l a n g u I t a l i ano

ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM

(p. 154)

Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u

Language Language Au t o
D e mo Mo d e Au t o D emo Mo d e Of f
Re s e t Re s e t Star t
S e l e c t d e m o n s t r a t i o n mo d e S t a r t d emo n s t r a t i o n a f t e r
s e t t i n g. a p p r o x. 3 m i n u t e s.
ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM

(p. 102)

Qu i c k M e n u

Language
D e mo Mo d e
Re s e t
Me n u s e t u p i s r e t u r n e d t o
i n i t i a l s t a t e e x c e p t d a t e.
ENT ER RE TURN RAM

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FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC):
The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used:
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference
page.

●Record Functions Setup

(p. 94)

Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u
I n p u t S o u r c e : CAMERA I npu t Sou r c e CAMERA I npu t Sou r c e CAMERA
S e l f T i me r : Of f S e l f T i me r S e l f T i me r L I NE
S L I NE

Me n u f o r r e c o r d f u n c t i o n s S e l e c t t h e r e c e i v i n g i ma g e. U s u a l l y s e l e c t t h i s o p t i o n.
s e t u p.
ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM

(p. 96)

Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u
I npu t Sou r c e I npu t Sou r c e
S e l f T i me r Of f S e l f T i me r On
Of f

S e l e c t t h e s e l f t i me r . C a n c e l t h e s e l f t i me r
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r e c o r d i n g.
ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM

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●Date Setup
(p. 37)

Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u

Da t e Se t Da t e Se t 9 / 30 / 2005
8 : 0 0 AM

Me n u f o r d a t e s e t u p. Se t t he c u r r en t da t e and
t i me.
ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM

●Initial Setup
(p. 101)

Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u
Eng l i s h
Language : Eng l i s h Language Eng l i s h Language Fr ança i s
D e mo Mo d e : A u t o D e mo Mo d e D emo Mo d e Españo l
Re s e t Re s e t Re s e t De u t s c h
Me n u f o r I n i t i a l s e t u p. C h a n g e t he l a n g u a g e d i s p l a y. Ch a n g e t h e l a n g u I t a l i ano

ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM

(p. 154)

Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u

Language Language Au t o
D e mo Mo d e Au t o D emo Mo d e Of f
Re s e t Re s e t Star t
S e l e c t d e m o n s t r a t i o n mo d e S t a r t d e mo n s t r a t i o n a f t e r
s e t t i n g. a p p r o x. 3 m i n u t e s.
ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM

(p. 102)

Qu i c k M e n u

Language
D e mo Mo d e
Re s e t
Me n u s e t u p i s r e t u r n e d t o
i n i t i a l s t a t e e x c e p t d a t e.
ENT ER RE TURN RAM

Note:
No photo can be recorded on DVD-R disc.

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FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD):
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference
page.

●Record Functions Setup

(p. 94)

Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u
Qu a l i t y : F I NE Qu a l i t y F I NE Qu a l i t y F I NE
I n p u t S o u r c e : CAMERA I npu t Sou r c e I npu t Sou r c e NORM
Se l f T i me r : Of f S e l f T i me r S e l f T i me r ECO

Me n u f o r r e c o r d f u n c t i o n s S e l e c t t h e p h o t o q u a l i t y. F i n e I ma g e Qu a l i t y.
s e t u p.
ENT ER RE TURN ENT ER RE TURN ENT ER RE TURN

(p. 94)

Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u
Qu a l i t y Qu a l i t y
I npu t Sou r c e CAMERA I npu t Sou r c e CAMERA
S e l f T i me r S e l f T i me r L I NE
S L I NE
S e l e c t t h e r e c e i v i n g i ma g e. U s u a l l y s e l e c t t h i s o p t i o n.

ENT ER RE TURN ENT ER RE TURN

(p. 96)

Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u
Qu a l i t y Qu a l i t y
I npu t Sou r c e I npu t Sou r c e
S e l f T i me r Of f S e l f T i me r On
Of f
S e l e c t t h e s e l f t i me r . Ca n c e l t h e s e l f t i me r
r e c o r d i n g.
ENT ER RE TURN ENT ER RE TURN

●Date Setup
(p. 37)

Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u

Da t e Se t Da t e Se t 9 / 30 / 2005
8 : 0 0 AM

Me n u f o r d a t e s e t u p. Se t t he c u r r en t da t e and
t i me.
ENT ER RE TURN ENT ER RE TURN
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●Initial Setup
(p. 101)

Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u
Eng l i s h
Language : Eng l i s h Language Eng l i s h Language Fr ança i s
D emo Mo d e : A u t o D emo Mo d e D emo Mo d e Españo l
Re s e t Re s e t Re s e t De u t s c h
Me n u f o r I n i t i a l s e t u p. C h a n g e t h e l a n g u a g e d i s p l a y. Ch a n g e t h e l a n g u I t a l i ano

ENT ER RE TURN ENT ER RE TURN ENT ER RE TURN

(p. 154)

Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u
Eng l i s h Eng l i s h
Language L a n g u a ge Au t o
D emo Mo d e Au t o D emo Mo de Of f
Re s e t Re s e t Star t
S e l e c t d e m o n s t r a t i o n mo d e S t a r t d e mo n s t r a t i o n a f t e r
s e t t i n g. a p p r o x. 3 m i n u t e s.
ENT ER RE TURN ENT ER RE TURN

(p. 102)

Qu i c k M e n u
Eng l i s h
Language
D e mo Mo d e
Re s e t
Me n u s e t u p i s r e t u r n e d t o
i n i t i a l s t a t e e x c e p t d a t e.
ENT ER RE TURN

Disc Navigation Functions

While Disc Navigation screen is being displayed on the LCD monitor, press the QUICK MENU
button: The Quick Menu will appear.

Only the fundamental menu items will appear in the Quick Menu, and the explanation of the
function on which the cursor is positioned will be displayed across the bottom of menu (except
during recording).

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select a scene, and then press the QUICK
MENU button.

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FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RAM DISC):
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference
page.

●Scene
(p. 112)

Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u
Ed i t Ed i t Di v i de Ed i t Di v i de
Ef f ec t Ef f ec t De l e t e Ef f ec t De l e t e
ETC Co p y ETC Co p y ETC Co p y

Me n u f o r s c e n e. E d i t s c e n e. D i v i d e s c e n e.

ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM

(p. 110)

Qu i c k Me n u
Ed i t Di v i de
Ef f ec t De l e t e
ETC Co p y

D e l e t e s e l e c t e d s c e n e.

ENT ER RE TURN RAM

(p. 114)

Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u
Ed i t Ed i t
Ef f ec t Fade Ef f ec t Fade
ETC Co p y ETC Co p y

S c e n e e f f e c t i s s e t u p. Add f ad i ng to t he beg i nn i ng
a n d / o r e n d o f s c e n e.
ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM

(p. 117)

Qu i c k Me n u
Ed i t
Ef f ec t
ETC Co p y

Co p y t h e s e l e c t e d p h o t o
t o c a r d.
ENT ER RE TURN RAM

●Disc
(p. 132)
Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u

F o r ma t D i s c F o r ma t D i s c
ETC ETC

Me n u f o r d i s c. D i s c F o r ma t .

ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM

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●Others
(p. 136)

Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u

ETC Re p e a t P l a y : O f f ETC Re p e a t P l a y Of f ETC Re p e a t P l a y On

Of f
O t h e r s Me n u Se l e c t t he r epea t p l a y C a n c e l r e p e a t p l a y.
s e t t i n g.
ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM

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FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC):
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference
page.

●Disc
(p. 135)

Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u
F i na l i ze Di sc F i na l i ze Di sc
ETC ETC

Me n u f o r d i s c. F i n a l i z e DVD - R d i s c.

ENT ER RE TURN R ENT ER RE TURN R

●Others
(p. 136)

Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u

ETC Re p e a t P l a y : O f f ETC Re p e a t P l a y Of f ETC Re p e a t P l a y On

Of f

O t h e r s Me n u Se l e c t t he r epea t p l a y C a n c e l r e p e a t p l a y.
s e t t i n g.
ENT ER RE TURN R ENT ER RE TURN R ENT ER RE TURN R

Note:
The menu item “Finalize Disc” will not appear with a finalized DVD-R disc.

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FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD):
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference
page.
(p. 110)

Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u
De l e t e De l e t e

Me n u f o r s c e n e. D e l e t e s e l e c t e d p h o t o.

ENT ER RE TURN ENT ER RE TURN

(p. 132)

Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u

F o r ma t Ca r d F o r ma t Ca r d

Me n u f o r c a r d. C a r d F o r ma t .
English

ENT ER RE TURN ENT ER RE TURN

(p. 137)

Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u

Star t Star t

S l i d e s h o w o f a l l s c e n e s. S t a r t s l i d e s h o w.

ENT ER RE TURN ENT ER RE TURN

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Manually Focusing Subject
The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also
manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.

FOCUSING DURING RECORDING

Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (auto-focus), but you
can also manually focus a subject, depending on the recording conditions (manual focus).

Focusing range
You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:

• On T (tele) side: approximately 3.2 feet (1 m) from lens surface to infinity

• On W (wide) side: approximately 13/16" (2 cm) from lens surface to infinity

1 Press the FOCUS button during recording.

“MF” will appear on the screen.

0:00:00
REM 3 0 MIN
Manual Focus icon
VOL.
8 : 0 0 AM
FINE 9/3 0 /2005 FOCUS

2 Press the zoom lever to “T” control side to Adjust with S and R buttons
zoom in on subject.

3 Use the S R buttons to adjust the focus, Note:

while viewing the image in the viewfinder or • Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus
on the LCD screen. and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will
appear on the screen.
• Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually
focusing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the
“W” control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the
zoom lever to the “T” control side to zoom in on the
subject.
• Manual focus is released when the DVD video
camera/recorder is turned off. When you turn the DVD
video camera/recorder on next time, auto focus will be
restored.
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Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 72):
Objects not in Objects with Objects that
the center of little variation are far and
screen in brightness, near at the
such as white same time
wall

Objects Objects lit by Dark objects

moving rapidly neon sign,
spotlight, etc.
which glares
or emits
strong light

Object behind Night view

glass with
water
droplets, dirt
on it

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Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded
(Exposure)
The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually
adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions.

1 Press the EXPOSURE button during

recording.
VOL.
The exposure adjustment bar will appear on EXPOSURE
the screen.

Adjust with S and R buttons

0:00:00
REM 3 0 MIN
Exposure adjustment bar

8 : 0 0 AM
Note:
FINE 9/3 0 /2005 • Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between manual
adjustment and auto exposure. With auto exposure,
no indication will appear on the screen.
2 Use the S R buttons to adjust the exposure, • The exposure setting will return to Auto when the
while viewing the image in the viewfinder or DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
on the LCD screen.

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Compensating for Backlight
When subject is lighted from rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not
too dark.

BLC

1 Press the BLC button during recording.

0:00:00
REM 3 0 MIN
Backlight correction icon
English

8 : 0 0 AM
FINE 9/3 0 /2005

The backlight correction icon will appear.

Note:
• Pressing the BLC button will alternate between
backlight setting between on and off.
• The backlight setting will automatically return to “off”
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

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Using External Microphone
Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD
video camera/recorder. Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on external microphone
and start recording. For details on external microphone, see “Major Specifications” on page 175.

To external
microphone jack

Note:
• Depending on the shape of its plug, an external microphone cannot be plugged in, while the cable is left plugged
in the AV/S input/output terminal. Unplug the AV/S input/output cable to use the external microphone.
• This DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a plug-in power type microphone. (Power is not supplied from this
DVD video camera/recorder.)

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Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20A only)
When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-GX20A makes use of
the built-in Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also be set to On where the
light is always being emitted, or Off when you wish to record without using the flash even in a dark
place.
Setting On-screen display Manner of emitting light

Auto ( when the PHOTO button is Automatically emits light in dark place or in a spot lit
pressed from rear.

On ( Always emits light regardless of brightness.

Off ) No light emission.

1 Press the MENU button, and choose Flash Note:

from the Camera Functions Setup menu. • The built-in Video Flash setting will not change even
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
2 Choose the option for Flash and decide it. Unless recording is to be made with the fixed Flash
setting, it is recommended to return it to “Auto” after
3 Press the MENU Came r a F u nc t i on s Se t u p
recording with the “On” or “Off” setting, before turning
the DVD video camera/recorder off.
button to end the P r o g r am AE • When recording dark subjects, the shutter speed will
Wh i t e Ba l .
setting. D i g . Zo om be slower, so don’t let the camera shake.
• However, dark subjects may not be in clear focus
* Displayed when * F l ash Au t o
On
Of f even if the Video Flash is used. It is recommended
using DZ-GX20A
ENTER RETURN RAM that you light a subject when recording in a dark
place.
to record photo • The built-in Video Flash cannot be used when a
(not displayed conversion lens is attached: Specify “Flash: Off”.
when the optional • The Video Flash automatically adjusts the amount of
Video Flash is light emitted, but the light amount adjustment may be
connected) insufficient when a subject is too far away or too near.
REM 3 9 4
• The distance for the built-in Video Flash to adjust the
appropriate amount of light will vary depending on the
8 : 0 0 AM subject, but it is approximately 3.2 – 8.2 feet
9/3 0 /2005
(1 – 2.5 m).
• When recording a close-up photo, specify Flash: Off.
Using the flash too near subject could cause a whitish
●Optional Video Flash (for DZ- image.
• “ ( ” will blink during charging of the battery for Video
GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) Flash.
See “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on • While “ ( ” is flashing, the video flash will not emit
page 151. light, though the DVD camera/recorder is recording.
• Do not use the Video Flash when approaching the
human eye. Emitting light from Video Flash near
You can use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash* human eye could damage the subject’s eyesight.
English

(p. 151): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Especially when recording a baby or small child,
Flash for use. move the DVD video camera/recorder at least 3.2 feet
* Unavailable for DZ-MV730A. (1 m) away.
• Do not use the Video Flash while pointing it at a driver
in vehicle: Doing so could dazzle the driver, causing
an accident.
• Do not use the Video Flash in a place where there is
flammable or explosive gas: Doing so could cause fire
or explosion.
• When the DZ-FLH3 is attached to DZ-GX20A, the
built-in video flash in DZ-GX20A will not operate.

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Viewing on TV Screen
Connecting to a TV

CONNECTING TO A TV
Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as
follows:

To S-VIDEO
input jack*
To AV input/output jack To video/audio
input jacks

Yellow
AV/S input/output cable White
(provided) Red

* If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it.

Note:
• Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback status. • Insert the AV/S input/output cable plugs into jacks
• Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV straight: Obliquely inserting them could damage the
is turned down: Forgetting this may cause howling jacks.
(see “Terminology”, p. 155) from the TV speakers.
Stereo Type with Stereo Type Monaural Type
S-VIDEO Jack
S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO
R L R L

White Yellow

Red Yellow

Red White White

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VIEWING ON TV SCREEN
1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to Note:
“VCR” whichever applicable Video input. • Adjust the volume of sound on TV.
• The infrared remote control is useful when operating
Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an
image on TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi
switch the TV input.
VCR, the remote control may inadvertently operate
the VCR if it is near the DVD video camera/recorder.
2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. To prevent this, set the remote control code of the
VCR to a position other than “VCR2”.
The image that the DVD video camera/ • Information that the DVD video camera/recorder is
recorder is seeing will appear on the TV recording will appear on the TV screen: You can also
screen. display only part of information or switch off the
display. Refer to “SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
You can also monitor the image on the LCD
OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)” on page 97,
screen or viewfinder of the DVD video and press the DISPLAY button to switch the display
camera/recorder. status.
• When copy-guarded disc is played back, no image will
3 Perform playback, recording or editing. appear on TV screen.
• If you use TV with wide mode (aspect ratio 16:9) and
You can perform playback, editing or editing set the TV to the wide mode, the entire Disc
Navigation display may not be displayed on the TV
on Disc Navigation while checking on TV
screen. If this happens, release the wide mode setting
screen. on TV (see the TV instruction manual for releasing the
wide mode).
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Playback on DVD Recorder/Player
PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC
You can use a DVD recorder (see “Terminology”, p. 155) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to
play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.

1 Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player Note:

and play it back. • When playing back disc on another device, the Disc
Navigation display will be different from the one on
See the instruction manual for DVD this DVD video camera/recorder.
recorder/player.

PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC

1 Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc. Note:
• Do not insert a DVD-R disc that has not been finalized
You need to finalize (see “Terminology”, into any DVD recorder: The disc may be unusable
p. 155) a disc to play it back on DVD player: (except for devices that allow playback of a DVD-R
disc not finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder).
See page 135.
• DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD video camera/
No further data can be recorded on finalized recorder or other 8 cm DVD-R discs can be played
disc. back on other DVD players or other devices
Note: conforming to 8 cm DVD-R, but playback on all DVD
Use this DVD video camera/recorder to finalize the players is not guaranteed.
DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD video camera/ • Playback may not be possible on some DVD players,
recorder. or it may depend on the recorded status of DVD-R
discs: In such cases, play back the DVD-R disc on
2 Insert the disc into the DVD player and play this DVD video camera/recorder. Also, playback on
DVD players may stop momentarily between scenes.
it back.

See the instruction manual for DVD player.

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Recording (Dubbing) Images
• Before connecting this DVD video camera/recorder to another device,
be sure to turn both devices off.
Before You Begin • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM disc or card* into this DVD video camera/
recorder (see p. 24, 27).
* Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded.

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE

You can record (dub) images from other video devices to disc or card in this DVD video camera/
recorder.

Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the
other video device as follows:

Signal flow

To S-VIDEO To video/audio
To AV input/output jack output jack of output jacks
VCR, etc.*

Yellow
AV/S input/output cable
White
(provided) Red

* If you are using DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A, and the connected AV device has an S-VIDEO output jack, you can
connect the S-VIDEO jack of AV/S input/output cable.

1 Set the input source on L IN

3 Press the REC button.
the DVD video camera/ 0:00:00
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recorder to “LINE (L Recording will start on this DVD video
IN)”. camera/recorder.
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The operation of this line-input recording is
Switch the input the same as for recording movie.
referring to “Input Press the PHOTO button when recording a
Source” on page 94. photo.

Choose “S LINE” to input S-VIDEO signal

(only for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A).
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2 Turn on the connected device, and start

playback.

The picture will appear on the LCD screen or

viewfinder of this DVD video camera/
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Note:
• If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder
connected to another device, always power the
camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/
charger.
• If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the
remote control provided with the DVD video camera/
recorder. When recording an image from a Hitachi
VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to
other than “VCR2”.
• With DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A, using S-VIDEO will
enable you to record clearer images.
• The DZ-MV730A cannot record S-VIDEO input.
• Reduce the volume of external input sound heard
from the built-in speaker: The loud volume may cause
noise to enter the recorded image.
• The recorded contents can be played back in the
same manner as when playing back camera images
recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.
• The “Input Source” setting will return to “CAMERA”
whenever DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
• Recording of most images is prohibited by the copy-
guard signal to protect the copyright, except for
images recorded on camcorders for personal
enjoyment. “COPY PROTECTED” appears in these
images: They cannot be recorded on this DVD video
camera/recorder.
Typical copyright protected images include those of
DVD video, LD, recorded video tapes, some parts of
digital satellite broadcasts, etc.
• If a video signal that cannot be read by this DVD
video camera/recorder is present – even in images
recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment
without copy-guard signal – the input image may not
be recorded normally.
• If the input signal is interrupted by switching the
channel on TV or switching the signal using video
selector (see “Terminology”, p. 155), normal recording
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 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS
You can record (dub) images from other video cameras on a DVD-RAM disc or card* in DVD video
camera/recorder. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/
recorder to the other video camera.
* Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded.
DVD video camera,
8mm video camera,
*1 VHS video camera,
Signal flow etc.

To S-VIDEO output
To AV input/ jack of video
output jack camera, etc.*2
3 relay adapters
(generally available)
AV/S input/output cable (provided)

*1: The AV/S input/output cable provided with this DVD video camera/recorder can be directly connected to some
video cameras.
*2: If the video camera to be connected has an S-VIDEO output jack, you can connect it to the DVD video camera/
recorder (only for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A).

1 Set the input source on L IN

Note:
the DVD video camera/ 0:00:00 • With DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A, using S-VIDEO will
REM 3 0 MIN
recorder to “LINE (L enable you to record clearer images.
IN)”. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard
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noise to enter the recorded image.
Switch the input • Still images can also be recorded on DVD-RAM disc
referring to “Input or card. See “SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT
Source” on page 94. RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT)” on
page 95 for details, and “Recording Stills” on page 51
Choose “S LINE” to input S-VIDEO signal for how to record still images.
(only for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A).

2 Turn on the connected device, and start

playback.

The picture will appear on the LCD screen or

viewfinder of this DVD video camera/
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recorder.

3 Press the REC button.

Recording will start on this DVD video
camera/recorder.
The operation of this line-input recording is
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RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES
You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder, on other video
devices.
Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another
video device as shown in the following figure:

Signal flow

To S-VIDEO To video/audio
To AV input/output jack input jack of input jacks
VCR, etc.*

Yellow
AV/S input/output cable
White
(provided) Red

* If the video device to be connected has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect it to the DVD video camera/
recorder.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Note:

• Using an S-VIDEO jack will deliver clearer images.
2 Select a scene to be played back. • Audio is heard from the speaker: If the volume is too
high, noise may enter the dubbed image.
3 Set the channel of the connected video device • It is recommended that you use Disc Navigation to
create a play list including the scenes to be dubbed
to an external input. among the scenes recorded on this DVD video
camera/recorder (p. 124).
4 Press the playback (A) button on this DVD • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the
video camera/recorder and the record button DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent
on connected device: The DVD video battery power from shutting off during recording on
camera/recorder will start playback and the another video device.
• If you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote
recorded device will record (dub) it.
control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder
may operate the VCR. To record (dub) images from
the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR,
change the remote control code of VCR to a position
other than “VCR2”.
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 Advanced Techniques
This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD
video camera/recorder.

Checking Flow of Normal Menu

The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder:
• Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers (p. 63)
• Normal Menu: To display all menu items for experts

Camera Functions

Press the MENU button while the camera image is being displayed on the LCD monitor: The Normal
Menu will appear.

Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose
the option.
See page 64 for the setting method.
The screens used here to explain are displayed when DVD-RAM disc is used. Some items will not
appear when a DVD-R disc or card is used, or when no disc is inserted.
No menu appears during recording.

<Menu screen for setting>

Display of selected
setup item Camer a F u nc t i on s Setup
P r o g r am AE Auto
Selection of setup items Wh i t e Ba l . Spo r t s
EIS Po r t r a i t Options settable
S : Camera Functions Setup
D i g . Zoom Spo t l i gh t
T: Record Functions Setup
U : Date Setup M IC . F i l t e r Sand&Snow
V: LCD/EVF Setup Low L i gh t
Display of disc or card
W : Initial Setup ENTER RETURN RAM
being used (p. 54)

Guide display

Functions settable
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●Flow of Normal Menu
Refer to page indicated for details of each function.

Camera Functions Setup *6 Date Setup

Came r a Fun c t i ons Se t up Da t e Se t up

P r o g r am AE : Au t o
Wh i t e Ba l . : Au t o
EIS : On Da t e Se t
D i g . Zoom : 40x Da t e Mod e : M / D / Y
M IC . F i l t e r : Of f

ENTER RETURN RAM ENTER RETURN RAM

Program AE (p. 86) Date setting (p. 37)

White balance (p. 88) Display format*9 (p. 38)
EIS*1 (p. 90)
Digital zoom (p. 56)
Microphone filter*2 (p. 90) LCD/EVF Setup *9
Flash*3 (p. 76)
*1: Not displayed when DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A is in LCD / EVF Se t up

“N” or “P” status.

*2: Displayed only in “O” status.
Ad j u s t
*3: Displayed when DZ-GX20A is recording a photo EVF D i s p l a y : Au t o
(not displayed when the optional Video Flash is ENTER RETURN RAM
connected).

Adjust (p. 98)

Record Functions Setup EVF Display (p. 99)

Rec o r d F u n c t i o n s Se t up

V I DEO Mode : F I NE Initial Setup

16:9 : Of f
I npu t S o u r c e : CAMERA
OSD Ou t pu t : On
I n i t i a l Se t up
Beep : On
ENTER RETURN RAM
Power Save : Of f
Re c o r d LED : On
L a ng u age : Eng l i s h
Demo Mode : Auto
Movie quality*4 (p. 91) Reset
ENTER RETURN RAM
16:9*5 (p. 92)
Input selection (p. 94)
External still input*6 *9 (p. 95) Beep*9 (p. 100)
Self-timer*7 (p. 96) Power save*9 (p. 100)
On-screen information display output*8*9 (p. 97) Recording LED*9 (p. 101)
*4: Not displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “N” status. Language selection (p. 101)
The quality mode is displayed in “P” status. (p. 94) Demo mode (p. 154)
*5: Not displayed in “N” or “P” status, or with external Reset (p. 102)
input.
*6: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “N” status, or “P”,
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and input selection is set to external signal or

S external signal.
*7: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “N” status, or “P”
status.
*8: Displayed only when input selection is set to
camera.
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Setting Up Camera Functions
• See page 64 for how to set.
Before You Begin • No menu screen appears with external input.

SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT

(SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)
This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding
situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording
conditions, clearer images will be recorded.

1 Press the MENU button, use the f/e/

d/c buttons to choose “Program AE” on
the “Camera Functions Setup” screen, and
MENU
then press the A button.

The options will appear on the right of

“Program AE”.

2 Use the f/e/d/ Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p

c buttons to choose P r o g r am AE Auto
the desired option, and Wh i t e Ba l .
EIS
Spo r t s
Po r t r a i t
then press the A D i g . Zoom Spo t l i gh t

button: The selected

M IC . F i l t e r Sand&Snow
Low L i gh t
Use f / e / d / c to select,
ENTER RETURN RAM and then press A to designate.
option will be set.

Selected AE mode
0:00:00
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for optimum recording.
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Sports : Reduces blurring when recording
rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis.
Portrait : Makes a subject, such as a person
3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. or a creature, stand out from a blurred
background.
The menu screen will disappear.
Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject
portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes the
Note: subject, as in a wedding or on stage.
• You can check the selected AE mode by the on-
screen information display. However, nothing will
Sand & Snow : Prevents underexposure of
appear in the Auto mode. subject portrait face, etc. in a place where
• The shooting mode set as above will be stored in reflection of light is intense, such as at the
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memory even if the DVD video camera/recorder is seaside in midsummer or on a ski slope.
turned off. Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark
• When recording in a dark area, an after-image will place even with decreased lighting.
appear when filming a moving subject or if camera
Turn the LCD monitor 180º during recording:
shake occurs (it is therefore recommended that you
use a tripod in such cases).
The LCD monitor light can then be used for
• If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light, recording.
the image may flicker: In this case, use the Auto mode
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When Program AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject.

1 Press the MENU button, and choose Note:

“Program AE” from the “Camera Functions • Use the viewfinder to check the image to be recorded.
Setup” menu. • The LCD monitor light allows you to record a subject
up to 3.2 feet (1 m) even in a dark place.
2 Choose “Low Light”, Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p
• An after-image will appear when filming a moving
subject or if camera shake occurs (it is recommended
and designate it. P r o g r am AE Auto that you use a tripod).
Wh i t e Ba l . Spo r t s
EIS Po r t r a i t • If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually
D i g . Zoom Spo t l i gh t adjust the focus (see page 72).
M IC . F i l t e r Sand&Snow
Low L i gh t
ENTER RETURN RAM

3 Press the MENU

button to end the
REM 3 9 4
setting.

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4 Open the LCD

monitor, turn it
180º so that it faces
the same direction
as the lens: The
LCD monitor will
light white.

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 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE)
This DVD video camera/recorder automatically Note:
adjusts the color of subject. Change the white • The white balance mode can be confirmed using the
balance setting depending on the recording on-screen information.
conditions. • The white balance setting will be stored in memory
even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned
On-screen off.
Mode Setting content • Do not block the infrared sensor (see “Terminology”,
display
p. 155) with hand, etc.
Auto White balance always None
automatically adjusted
Set You can manually adjust
white balance to match
the light source or
h
situation (p. 89)
Outdoor To record in fine
weather
i
Infrared sensor block
Indoor 1 To record under • If a tele or wide-conversion lens is used, the auto
incandescent light, white balance may not operate depending on the
halogen light or bulb- j recording conditions. If this happens, set to the mode
color type fluorescent to match the recording conditions, or manually set the
light white balance.
• Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the
Indoor 2 To record under
fluorescent light
k DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video
camera/recorder is turned on with the lens capped,
the white balance will not work normally.
1 Press the MENU Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p
button, choose “White P r o g r am AE
Bal.” on the “Camera Wh i t e Ba l .
EIS
Au t o
Set
Functions Setup” menu D i g . Zoom Ou t do o r
M IC . F i l t e r I ndoor 1
screen, and then press I ndoor 2
ENTER RETURN RAM
the A button.

2 Choose the desired

option, and then press 0:00:00
REM 3 0 MIN
the A button.

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White balance mode

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

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●Setting white balance manually
1 Point the DVD Thick paper Note:
video camera/ • The white balance set using the “Set” option will be
recorder at a white stored in memory until it is re-set.
object so that it fills • Do not use a colored object when setting the white
balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set.
the screen. Use an
• If “Input Source: LINE, S-LINE” has been specified,
object that is not you cannot use the “Set” mode of white balance
transparent. (p. 94).
If focus is not • The setting on white balance “Set” may not be
correct when the possible in a dark place. Also, the white balance
white object fills the screen, manually focus cannot be set when the zoom bar is in the digital
the object, referring to “Manually Focusing zoom range (p. 56). In such status, the “h” indicator
will remain blinking. Set the white balance in a bright
Subject” (see page 72).
place with “Dig. Zoom Off” specified.
• If the recording conditions have changed, re-set the
2 Press the MENU Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p
white balance for appropriate colors.
button, choose “White P r o g r am AE • The setting will be stored in memory even when the
Bal.”, “Set”, and then Wh i t e Ba l .
EIS
Au t o
Set
DVD video camera/recorder is turned off: The “h”
press the A button. D i g . Zoom Ou t do o r indicator will blink when the DVD video camera/
M IC . F i l t e r I ndoor 1
I ndoor 2
recorder is turned on next time. Re-set the white
ENTER RETURN RAM balance as needed.

3 Hold A pressed until

the “h” indicator
changes from blinking
to a steady light. When
the “h” indicator
Se t EX I T RAM
lights, the white balance
setting will be
complete.

4 Press the C button to

end the setting. 0:00:00
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 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS)
When you use zoom (see page 56) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the
recorded image.

1 Press the MENU Came r a F u nc t i on s Se t u p

After recording with EIS set to “Off”, it is
button, choose “EIS” on P r o g r am AE recommended that you return the setting to
Wh i t e Ba l .
the “Camera Functions EIS On
“On” and then turn the DVD video camera/
Setup” menu screen, D i g . Zo om Of f recorder off, unless you normally record with
M IC . F i l t e r
and then press the A “Off” setting.
ENTER RETURN RAM
button.
Note:
2 Choose the “On” or “Off”, and then press the • The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when
A button. the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
• It is recommended that you specify “EIS Off” when
3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. using the DVD video camera/recorder on a desk or
tripod.
• When “EIS On” is specified, there will be a slight
●Checking EIS On or Off difference between the actual movement and the
You can check EIS On or Off by the on-screen movement on screen.
• Gross camera shake may not be entirely corrected
information display.
even if “EIS On” is specified: Firmly hold the DVD
video camera/recorder with both hands.
0:00:00 • EIS may not operate correctly when the tele or wide-
REM 3 0 MIN
EIS conversion lens is used.
• EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-
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RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM)

See page 56 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 Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p

3 Press the MENU button
button, choose P r o g r am AE to end the setting. 0:00:00
REM 3 0 MIN
“MIC.Filter” on the Wh i t e Ba l .
EIS
“Camera Functions D i g . Zoom
M IC . F i l t e r On
Setup” menu screen, Of f FINE
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ENTER RETURN RAM
and then press the A Note:
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button. • You can also use the on-

Microphone filter icon
screen display to confirm
2 Choose the desired option, and then press the that the MIC.Filter has been
set.
A button.
• The MIC.Filter setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
• The MIC.Filter function will work only during movie
recording.
• The microphone filter function works only with the
built-in microphone: It will not function when using an
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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. (p. 28)

1 Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p

Note:
button, use “Operating • The movie quality setting will be stored in memory
Menu” (p. 64) to choose V I DEO Mode XTRA even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned
16:9 F I NE
“VIDEO Mode” on the I n p u t Sou r ce STD off.
OSD Ou t p u t • The “VIDEO Mode” setting will not change even if the
“Record Functions
ENTER RETURN RAM disc is replaced.
Setup” menu screen, • When using DVD-R disc, you cannot switch the
and then press the A setting on movie quality or wide-screen mode while
button. recording on the disc: The DVD video camera/
recorder will be automatically set to the movie quality
2 Choose the desired quality mode, and then or wide-screen mode first used with the disc for
recording.
press the A button.
• The movie quality setting is effective only during
3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. movie recording: The setting will not be displayed
during recording of stills.

0:00:00
REM 3 0 MIN

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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

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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 “16:9 Off” specified

(aspect ratio 16:9) (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
then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
V I DEO Mode REM 3 0 MIN

16:9 On
I n p u t Sou r ce Of f
OSD Ou t p u t 8 : 0 0 AM
FINE 9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 5

ENTER RETURN 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
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• 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-GX20A or
DZ-MV780A only), or “STD” recording using DVD-R disc.
• Once the 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-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) using the same disc.
• Once the DVD-R disc has been recorded in the normal (4:3) mode, you will not be able to switch it to the wide-
screen mode using the same disc.
• Once a DVD-R disc has been recorded in the 16:9 mode, you will not be able to switch it to the normal (4:3) mode
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).
• The 16:9 setting is not compatible with ID-1/ID-2*.
• To view images recorded at 16:9 setting, switch the aspect ratio of your TV: See TV instruction manual for this
switching.
• When using a video selector (see “Terminology”, p. 155), the TV may not automatically be switched to 16:9 mode.

* This system records the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3) information in void space between video signals.

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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. (p. 30 “SIZE AND
QUALITY OF PHOTOS”)

1 Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p

3 Press the MENU
button, use “Operating button to end the
REM 9 9 9
Menu” (p. 64) to choose Qu a l i t y
I n p u t Sou r ce
F I NE
NORM
setting.
“Quality” on the Se l f T i me r ECO
OSD Ou t p u t
“Record Functions NORM
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Setup” menu screen,
and then press the A
Still recording quality
button.
Note:
2 Choose the option you want, and then press The still quality setting will be stored in memory even
the A button. when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

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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 80 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to
other devices or record images input from them.

Setting Content On-screen display

CAMERA Usually select this option. No display
LINE To input image from another device L IN
S LINE* To input S-VIDEO signal from another device S IN

* Displayed on DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only.

1 Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p

3 Press the MENU button L IN
button, use “Operating to end the setting. 0:00:00
REM 3 0 MIN
Menu” (p. 64) to choose V I DEO Mode
16 : 9 CAMERA
“Input Source” on the I n p u t Sou r ce L I NE
Note:
OSD Ou t p u t S L I NE
“Record Functions The “Input Source” setting will FINE
8 : 0 0 AM
9/3 0 /2005
ENTER RETURN RAM return to “CAMERA” whenever
Setup” menu screen,
and then press the A the DVD video camera/
recorder is turned off. External input icon
button.
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2 Choose “LINE”, and then press the A

button.

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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.

Recording On-screen display

Details of setting
format DVD-RAM card
Does not suit recording of frequently moving video
Frame subjects, despite high image quality. Frame suits recording D G
of less moving video.

Field Suitable for recording of frequently moving video subjects. C F

1 Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p
Note:
button, use “Operating I n p u t Sou r ce • The PHOTO Input setting can be confirmed using the
Menu” (p. 64) to choose PHOTO I n p u t F r ame on-screen information.
Se l f T i mer Field
“PHOTO Input” on the • The PHOTO Input setting will be stored in memory
even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned
“Record Functions
ENTER RETURN RAM off.
Setup” menu screen, • Refer to “Recording (Dubbing) Images”, p. 80 to see
and then press the A how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to
button. another device.

2 Select the desired option and then press the

A button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

L IN
Still external input icon
REM 9 9 9
(Field)

8 : 0 0 AM
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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 Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p

4 Press the PHOTO button.
button, use “Operating
Menu” (p. 64) to choose I n p u t Sou r ce
Se l f T i mer On
The recording indicator at the front of DVD
“Self Timer” on the OSD Ou t p u t Of f video camera/recorder will blink.
“Record Functions The self-timer indicator will start to count
ENTER RETURN RAM
Setup” menu screen, down, and recording will commence
and then press the A approximately 10 seconds later.
button.
Note:
2 Select “On”, and then press the A button. • You can also check that self-timer has been set by
reviewing the on-screen information.
The self-timer will be set. • To release the self-timer mode, choose “Off” on the
menu screen or turn DVD video camera/recorder off.
3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. • To suspend self-timer, press the PHOTO button again
before recording starts, or press the C button.

10 REM 9 9 9

Self-timer recording
8 : 0 0 AM
9/3 0 /2005
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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.

1 Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
button, use “Operating
Menu” (p. 64) to choose V I DEO Mode
16:9 Note:
“OSD Output” on the I n p u t Sou r ce • The “OSD Output” setting will be stored in memory
OSD Ou t p u t On
“Record Functions Of f even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned
Setup” menu screen, ENTER RETURN RAM off.
• Even if “Off” is chosen, the on-screen information will
and then press the A
appear during playback. See page 62 for playback on-
button. screen information display.
• Even after the on-screen information is removed from
2 Choose “On” or “Off”, and press the A the TV screen, it will still appear in the viewfinder or
button. on the LCD screen.
• The on-screen display output functions only when the
input selection is set to camera: It cannot be set
during external input.

LCD screen or viewfinder

0:00:00
REM 3 0 MIN

8 : 0 0 AM
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“On” setting “Off” setting

0:00:00
REM 3 0 MIN

8 : 0 0 AM
FINE 9/3 0 /2005

TV screen TV screen

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LCD/EVF Setup
SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS)
1 Press the MENU LCD / EVF Se t up
button, use “Operating
Menu” (p. 64) to choose
“Adjust” on the “LCD/ Ad j u s t
EVF D i s p l a y
EVF Setup” menu
ENTER RETURN RAM
screen, and then choose
“LCD Brightness”.
Use f / e / d / c to select,
and then press A to designate.
The brightness adjustment bar will appear on
the screen.

2 Use the d/c buttons LCD / EVF Ad j u s t

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
for adjustment. LCD B r i g h t n e s s

EVF B r i g h t n e s s Note:
Press d : The brightness setting will be stored in memory even
Co l o r L e v e l
The screen becomes after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
ADJUST ENTER RAM
dimmer.
Press c :
Brightness
The screen becomes adjustment bar
brighter.

SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS)

1 Press the MENU LCD / EVF Se t up
3 Press the MENU button to end the
button, use “Operating adjustment.
Menu” (p. 64) to choose
“Adjust” on the “LCD/ Ad j u s t
Note:
EVF D i s p l a y
EVF Setup” menu The brightness setting is stored in memory even after
ENTER RETURN RAM the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
screen, and then choose
“EVF Brightness”.

2 Use the d/c buttons LCD / EVF Ad j u s t

for adjustment. LCD B r i g h t n e s s

EVF B r i g h t n e s s
Press d :
Co l o r L e v e l
The screen becomes
ADJUST ENTER RAM
dimmer.
Press c :
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Brightness
The screen becomes adjustment bar
brighter.

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SETTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL)
You can adjust the color density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder.

1 Press the MENU LCD / EVF Se t up

3 Press the MENU button.
button, use “Operating
Menu” (p. 64) to choose Note:
“Adjust” on the “LCD/ Ad j u s t • The color setting will be stored in memory even after
EVF D i s p l a y
EVF Setup” menu the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
screen, and then choose ENTER RETURN RAM • Even if the brightness or density of LCD monitor
screen or viewfinder is changed, the brightness or
“Color Level”.
density of the recorded image itself will not change.

The color density adjustment bar will appear

on the screen.

2 Use the d/c buttons LCD / EVF Ad j u s t

for adjustment. LCD B r i g h t n e s s

EVF B r i g h t n e s s
Press d :
Co l o r L e v e l
For lighter color.
ADJUST ENTER RAM
Press c :
For denser color.
Color density
adjustment bar

ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER

1 Press the MENU LCD / EVF Se t up
Note:
button, use “Operating The setting on EVF Display will be stored in memory
Menu” (p. 64) to choose even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
“EVF Display” on the Ad j u s t
EVF D i s p l a y Au t o
“LCD/EVF Setup” On
ENTER RETURN RAM
menu screen.

2 Choose “On” and decide it.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting:
Images will always appear in the viewfinder
regardless of whether the LCD monitor is
open/closed.
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Initial Settings
SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP)

Setting Content
Beep is heard when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is
On
pressed, etc.
Off No beep is heard.

1 Press the MENU I n i t i a l Setup

2 Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A
button, use “Operating Be e p On button.
Menu” (p. 64) to choose Po w e r S a v e Of f

“Beep” on the “Initial

R e c o r d LED
Language
Demo Mode
3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Setup” menu screen, Reset
ENTER RETURN RAM
and then press the A Note:
button. 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 Content
To engage power save. If the DVD video camera/recorder is left in the recording
On pause status without being operated for 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off to
prevent the battery from discharging needlessly.
Off To cancel power save.

1 Press the MENU I n i t i a l Setup

Note:
button, use “Operating Be e p • To turn the DVD video camera/recorder on again from
Menu” (p. 64) to choose Po w e r S a v e On automatic off activated by the power save function,
R e c o r d LED Of f
“Power Save” on the Language set the power switch to “OFF”, and then set it to “O”,
Demo Mode “N” or “P”
“Initial Setup” menu Reset
ENTER RETURN RAM • The Power Save setting will not appear in the on-
screen, and then press screen information display.
the A button. • The Power Save setting will be stored in memory
even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned
2 Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A off.
button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

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TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED)
You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder even during
recording.

Setting Content
The recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD video camera/recorder
On
is recording.
Off The recording indicator will not light even during recording.

2 Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A

button.

Recording indicator
3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
• The Record LED setting will not appear in the on-
screen information display.
• The Record LED setting will be stored in memory
1 Press the MENU I n i t i a l Setup
even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned
off.
button, use “Operating Be e p • Specify “Record LED: Off” when recording a subject
Menu” (p. 64) to choose Po w e r S a v e
R e c o r d LED On behind a glass or water tank that reflects light: The
“Record LED” on the Language Of f reflected light of the recording indicator will not be
Demo Mode
“Initial Setup” menu Reset recorded.
ENTER RETURN RAM • Even if “Record LED Off” is specified, the recording
screen, and then press
the A button. indicator will light while the self-timer is counting
down.

CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE)

You can change the language used to display the menu and information.
The following shows that English is changed to French.

1 Press the MENU I n i t i a l Se t up

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
button, use “Operating Be e p
Menu” (p. 64) to choose Po w e r S a v e
R e c o r d LED
Eng l i sh
F r ança i s Note:
“Language” on the L an gu age Español The language setting will be stored in memory even
Demo Mode Deu t sh
“Initial Setup” menu Reset I t a l i ano when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
ENTER RETURN RAM
screen, and then press
the A button.

2 Select “Français”, and Con f i g u r a t i on I n i t i a l e

then press the A Be e p
English

button. Po w e r S a v e
LED E n r g.
L an gu e F r ança i s
Mode Démo
Régl Défaut
ENTRER RETOUR RAM

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 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)
You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 174)). (Note, however, that
the date/time will not be reset.)

1 Press the MENU I n i t i a l Setup

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
button, use “Operating Be e p
Menu” (p. 64) to choose Po w e r S a v e
R e c o r d LED Note:
“Reset” on the “Initial Language To cancel resetting midway, choose “NO” on the screen
Demo Mode
Setup” menu screen, Reset for verification in step 2 or press the C button.
ENTER RETURN RAM
and then press the A
button.

The screen for verifying reset will appear.

2 If you are sure that you Re s e t

wish to reset, use the
d button to choose Re s e t ?
“YES”, and then press
YES NO
the A button.
ENTER RAM

The setting items have

now been reset to defaults.
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Using Disc Navigation
STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION
Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.
Here is an explanation on “scene” and “program”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc
Navigation function.
The screens in this instruction manual are basically those that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is
used: Some items will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used, but the operation is the same.

• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 44).

Before You Begin • When using disc: Set the power switch to “O” or “N”.
• When using card: Set the power switch to “P”.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

The Disc Navigation screen (shown on
page 104) will appear.

DISC
NAVIGATION

2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button again.

Disc Navigation will be terminated and the
DVD video camera/recorder will enter the
recording pause status.
You can also press the C button to end Disc
Navigation.
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 Disc Navigation screen

Thumbnail (see “Terminology”, p. 155)

Selected scene number*1/

A l l Pr og r ams 0 01 / 014 Number of all scenes
Cursor
Current page position*4

Still image icon*2 Bar graph

Operation guide*3 PLAY RAM Disc type icon*5

*1 Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen.

*2 No still icon will appear for card.
*3 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder.
*4 Appears when 13 scenes or more have been recorded.
*5 “ 690R” will appear for DVD-R disc. “ ” will appear for card.

Icons to be displayed on thumbnail:

....................... Photo (p. 51)
.................... Skip (p. 115)
[ ......................... Fade-in (p. 114)
] ......................... Fade-out (p. 114)
....................... Lock (p. 118)

Note:
• The background color of screen allows you to identify
whether disc or card is used on this DVD video
camera/recorder.
- Purple: When disc is used.
- Green: When card is used.
• Pressing the DISPLAY button will display the
recording date/time of the scene on which the cursor
is placed in the space for operating guide. Pressing
DISPLAY again will display the operating guide.
• If no disc or card is inserted, the Disc navigation
screen cannot be displayed even by pressing the
DISC NAVIGATION button.
• Each time Disc Navigation is started with a DVD-R
disc inserted, message “Creating Thumbnail ...” will
appear. After the message appears, the Disc
Navigation screen will appear.
• If the following disc or card is inserted, the Disc
Navigation screen will appear or some message will
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be displayed:
- Write-protected disc
- Finalized DVD-R disc
- Locked card
• Do not leave the disc navigation screen displayed on
TV to which the DVD video camera/recorder is
connected: Doing so could damage the TV screen,
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PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Press the A button.
2 Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select Playback will start from the selected scene.
the desired scene.
Note:
The selected scene will be framed: This is Pressing the d or c button will move the cursor
called a “cursor”. to the preceding or following scene.
Pressing the f or e button will move to
preceding or following page.

A l l Pr og r ams 0 01 / 014 A l l Pr og r ams 0 07 / 014

f/e A
PLAY RAM PLAY RAM
d/c

●When playback ends:

The DVD video camera/ Note:
recorder will enter the • Press the A button to temporarily stop playback.
playback pause status at Pressing A again will start from that point.
the last image of last scene. • If you press the A button after playback of the last
scene on disc finishes, playback will start again from
Pressing the C or DISC
the beginning of disc.
NAVIGATION button will • Pressing the C button will always restore the Disc
restore the Disc Navigation screen.
Playback pause
Navigation screen. • When playing back photos on card, “Playback” will
When the playback pause appear. In the case of a photo with a large number of
status continues for as long as 5 minutes, the pixels, it will take some time for the photo to appear.
Disc Navigation screen will automatically be
restored.

●Playing back photos

A photo on DVD-RAM disc will be displayed
for approx. 3 seconds. When playing back
photos on card, playback will stop after each
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 SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select
multiple scenes.
2 Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select
the desired scene.

3 Press the SELECT button once:

The selected scene will be framed in red and
yellow.

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Note:
• You can know the status of scenes from the colors of
2 Use the f/e/d/ A l l Pr ogr ams 005 / 014
cursor and bargraph:
c buttons to select the
desired scene. Cursor Bar graph Status of scenes
Yellow Light blue Current cursor position
PLAY RAM Range of scenes being
Blue Light blue
selected
Yellow frame
Red Red Scenes already selected

3 Hold down the A l l Pr ogr ams 005 / 014

• Pressing the A button after selecting scenes will
play back only the selected scenes from the
SELECT button for at
beginning of each.
least one second: • To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to be
canceled, and then press the SELECT button.
The selected scene will To cancel all selected scenes, press the C button.
ENTER CANCEL RAM
be doubly framed in • You can also select scenes in reverse from the last
yellow and blue. scene in the range.
Double frames in • To release multiple selection, press the C or SELECT
yellow and blue button before pressing the A button in step 4.
• Up to 999 scenes can be selected for both disc and
4 Use the f/e/d/ A l l Pr ogr ams 010/ 014
card.
c buttons to select the
last scene in the range
you want, and then
press the A button:
PLAY DESELECT ALL RAM

The thumbnails of
Red
scenes in the specified frame
range will be framed in
When scenes up to
red, and then selected. this point are selected
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FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION
The Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations.
Functions Available with Disc Navigation

Reference
Available function Disc or card used Contents
page
Editing of scenes You can delete unnecessary scenes, 110 – 113
1 combine scenes, or divide one scene.
Setting special effects to You can attach fade and skip to a 114 – 116
scenes
1 scene, and change existing thumbnails.
Scene information You can display information on one 120
display 123 scene or multiple scenes, such as
image quality, recording time, etc.
Changing title You can change the title of play list or 122, 130
1 program.
Creation of play list You can create an original movie by 124
1 changing the combination of scenes.
Disc or Card You can initialize a DVD-RAM disc or 132
initialization 13 card so that it can be used on this DVD
video camera/recorder.
Copy from disc to card You can copy photos recorded on DVD- 117
13 RAM disc to card.
Disc finalization You can use this DVD video camera/ 135
recorder to finalize any DVD-R disc
2 recorded on it so that the disc can be
viewed on DVD player, etc.
Repeat play You can repeatedly play back programs 136
12 and scenes.
Slide show 3 You can play back stills continuously. 137

Remaining display The remaining recordable movie time 133

(Capacity) 123 or number of recordable stills is
displayed.
Disc protection You can protect the DVD-RAM disc to 133
1 prevent deletion or editing by mistake.
Deleting scene 3 You can delete unnecessary scenes. 110

Scene lock You can lock any scene so that it will 118
not be deleted by mistake: Essential
3 scenes are thereby protected, and
recording another still is possible.

Note:
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Setting special effects to scenes (fade, skip, thumbnail) are unique to this DVD video camera/recorder. When a disc
with any effects set on this DVD video camera/recorder is directly played back on a DVD recorder/player or read into
PC, the set effect results will not be reflected in the playback or reading. To reflect the set effect results, connect
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 UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU
Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and
menu screens for disc and card will appear.
See “Checking Flow of Normal Menu” on page 84.
Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.

●When using DVD-RAM disc

Scene Edit (p. 110) Divide (p. 112)
Effect (p. 114) Delete (p. 110)
Copy (p. 117) Combine (p. 113)
Select (p. 119) Move* (p. 113) * Will appear when a
Detail (p. 120) play list is displayed.
Fade (p. 114)
Skip (p. 115)
Thumbnail (p. 116)

Start → Current (p. 119)

Current → End (p. 119)
All (p. 119)

Play list Switch (p. 125) Go To Top (p. 131)

Play (p. 125) End (p. 131)
Create (p. 124)
Edit (p. 126 – 129) Disc Format Disc (p. 132)
Title (p. 130) Protect Disc (p. 133)
Delete (p. 130) Capacity (p. 133)
Update Control Info. (p. 134)
Program Switch (p. 121)
Play (p. 122)
Title (p. 122)

Others Category (p. 136) All (p. 136)

ETC Repeat Play (p. 136) VIDEO (p. 136)
PHOTO (p. 136)

On (p. 136)
Off (p. 136)

●When using DVD-R disc

Scene Select (p. 119) Start → Current (p. 119)
Detail (p. 120) Current → End (p. 119)
All (p. 119)

Program Switch (p. 121) Disc Finalize Disc (p. 135)

Play (p. 122) Capacity (p. 133)
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Go To Top (p. 131)

End (p. 131)

Others Repeat Play (p. 136) On (p. 136)

ETC Off (p. 136)

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●When using card
Scene Delete (p. 110)
Lock (p. 118)
Select (p. 119) Start → Current (p. 119)
Detail (p. 120) Current → End (p. 119)
All (p. 119)

Go To Top (p. 131) Slide Show Start (p. 137)

End (p. 131)

Card Format Card (p. 132)

Capacity (p. 133)

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DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE)
You may want to delete unwanted scenes.
Scenes on DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will not appear with DVD-R disc.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 7 Press the C button to De l e t e Sc en e 0 05 / 0 1 3

quit.
2 Select the scene to be All Programs 0 05 / 0 1 4
deleted.

3 Press the MENU ENTER EX I T RAM

button.
PLAY DESELECT ALL RAM
Note:
• If you point the cursor at the scene to be deleted on
Scene to be deleted
DISC NAVIGATION screen, and then press the
DELETE button on remote control, the screen in step
4 Choose “Scene”, Sc ene
5 will appear.
“Edit”, “Delete”, and Ed i t De v i de
• To delete an unwanted part of a scene on DVD-RAM
then press the A E f f ec t De l e t e disc, divide the scene first, and then delete the
Copy Comb i n e
button. Se l e c t unnecessary part (see page 112).
De t a i l • If you delete all data on disc or card, initializing the
When using card, ETC
disc or card will be recommended (see page 132).
ENTER RETURN RAM
choose “Scene”, • If the time of deleted scenes (stills) is quite short, the
“Delete”, and then remaining free space of disc may not increase in the
press the A button. disc or card remaining indicator.
• The locked scenes on card cannot be deleted (see
5 The “Delete Scene” screen will appear: If you page 118).
are sure you want to delete the selected scene,
press the A button.

If you want to change the scene to be deleted,

you can change it on this screen.

6 The screen for verifying De l e t e Sc en e

deletion will appear: 9 / 30 / 2005 8 : 00:00AM
Scene No. 005
Choose “YES”, and then
press the A button. De l e t e sc en e?
YES NO

ENTER
Choose “NO” to cancel
deletion.
After Yes or No setting, the “Delete Scene”
screen will be restored.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to delete other scenes.
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●Editing using submenu
Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (see page 110): The submenu will
appear.

Ed i t Se l e c t Go To
De l e t e
Ex i t S t a r t – Cu r r en t
Cu r r en t – End To p
All En d

ENTER RETURN RAM ENTER RETURN RAM ENTER RETURN RAM

Edit Delete .................. To delete selected scenes

Exit....................... To restore the Disc Navigation screen
Select Start → Current.. To select scenes from the start to the one that the cursor is on at
the moment
Current → End... To select scenes from the scene the cursor is on to the end
All ........................ To select all scenes
Go To Top ....................... To move the cursor to the first scene
End....................... To move the cursor to the last scene

Pressing the C button will restore the screen in step 5.

Note:
Although the submenu screen will appear for each setting, some menu items may not appear, depending on the
setting.

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DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT – DIVIDE)
You can divide a scene into two parts.
To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary
portion.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the
2 Select the scene to be divided. A button in step 5, the submenu will appear (see
page 111).
3 Press the MENU button. • Search and frame advance are useful when
designating division points.
• Combining scenes that were divided will restore the
4 Choose, “Scene”, Sc ene
original scene (see page 113).
“Edit”, “Divide” and Ed i t De v i de • If a special effect has been added to the original
then press the A E f f ec t
Copy
De l e t e
Comb i n e
scene, the “IN” effect will be added to the first half of
button. Se l e c t scene, and the “OUT” effect, to the latter half.
De t a i l
ETC
• The division point may drift before or after the
5 The “Divide Scene” ENTER RETURN RAM designated point by approximately 0.5 seconds.
• Since a scene with a skip set cannot be played back,
screen will appear: If no division point can be specified: Release the skip
you are sure you want to divide the selected for the scene before dividing it.
scene, press the A button: The selected • If the division point is at a still, a message will appear,
scene will be played back. but no division will be made.
• If the division point is at the start or end of a scene, a
If you want to change the scene to be divided, message will appear, but no division will be made.
• A movie scene whose recording time is 0.5 seconds
you can change it on this screen.
or less cannot be divided.
• If free space available on disc is insufficient, division
6 When you reach the Se l ect D i v i s i o n Po i n t
will not be possible: Delete unnecessary scenes.
point where you want 002 RAM 0 : 00 : 18
to divide the scene,
press the SELECT
button.
SEL ENTER CANCEL

The status bar of

scene being played
back can be switched
off or on by pressing
the DISPLAY button

7 The screen for verifying D i v i de Scene

division will appear:
Choose “YES”, and then D i v i de s cene?
press the A button.
YES NO

ENTER
Choose “NO” to cancel
division.
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After division, the “Divide Scene” screen will

be restored.
Repeat steps 5 – 7 to divide another scene.

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COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT – COMBINE)
If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of Disc
Navigation.
Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. Combining scenes is possible only when “Category:
All” is specified (p. 136). Stills cannot be combined.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 6 The screen for verifying Comb i ne Sc e n e s
combination will
2 Select the consecutive multiple scenes to be appear: Choose “YES”,
combined. and then press the A Comb i ne s c e n e s ?
YES NO
button.
ENTER
See page 106 when selecting multiple scenes.
The two images
3 Press the MENU button. appearing on the verification screen are those
of the first and last scenes to be combined.
4 Choose, “Scene”, Sc ene
Choose “NO” to cancel combination.
“Edit”, “Combine” and Ed i t De v i de After Yes or No setting, the “Combine
then press the A E f f ec t
Copy
De l e t e
Comb i n e
Scenes” screen will be restored.
button. Se l e c t The thumbnail of the first scene will appear in
De t a i l
ETC the combined scene.
5 The “Combine Scenes” ENTER RETURN RAM
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to combine other scenes.
screen will appear: If
you are sure you want to combine the
selected scenes, press the A button. 7 Press the C button to quit.
If you want to change the scenes to be Note:
combined, you can change them on this • If you press the MENU button before pressing the
screen. A button in step 5, the submenu will appear (see
page 111).
• With fade effect, the “IN” effect of the first video in the
selected range and the “OUT” effect on the last video
will be attached to a combined scene.
• Scenes in different programs (different recording
dates) cannot be combined: Create a play list first,
and then combine such scenes on the play list.

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ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT – MOVE)
You can arrange scenes within a play list by moving them to desired positions. (p. 129) Create a play
list first, and then arrange the scenes [“CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)”, p. 124].
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DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT – FADE)
You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene.
There are three types of special effects:
Fade Out Fade Out Fade Out

Fade In Fade In Fade In

White: Wipe: B/W:

Fades in from white screen Fades in from black screen Fades in from Black and
Fades out to white screen to vertical direction of screen White screen to color screen
Fades out from vertical Fades out from color screen
direction of screen to black to Black and White screen
screen

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. If you choose “Enter” and press A, the
“Fade Set” screen will be restored after a
2 Select the scene for adding special effects. message appears.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add fade to other
3 Press the MENU button. scenes.

4 Choose, “Scene”,
“Effect”, “Fade” and
Sc ene
Ed i t 7 Press the C button to quit.
then press the A E f f ec t
Copy
F ad e
Sk i p
button. Se l e c t T h umbna i l The “[” and/or “]” icon(s) will appear in
De t a i l
ETC the scenes for which fade in and/or fade out
5 The “Fade Set” screen ENTER RETURN RAM
have been set.
will appear: If you are
sure you want to add the fade effect to the A l l Pr og r ams 0 05 / 013

scene, press the A button. “In” effect

If you want to change the scene to which fade

is added, you can change it on this screen. PLAY RAM

“Out” effect
6 Select the special effects Fa d e
for “IN” and/or IN
“OUT”, choose “Enter”, None
OUT
Wh i t e Wi pe B/W
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and then press the A None Wh i t e Wi pe B/W

button. En t er Canc e l
ENTER

You can use f/e to

move the cursor to “IN”, “OUT”, “Enter” or
“Cancel”.
Use d/c to choose the effect to be added,
and then press A to set the effect.
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PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT – SKIP)
You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 6 Press the C button to quit.

2 Select the scene to be skipped. A skip icon “ ” will appear in the
thumbnail of any scene for which skipping
3 Press the MENU button. has been set.

4 Choose “Scene”, Sc ene

A l l Pr og r ams 0 01 / 013

“Effect”, “Skip”, and Ed i t Skip icon

then press the A E f f ec t
Copy
F ad e
Sk i p
button. Se l e c t T h umbna i l
De t a i l
ETC PLAY RAM

5 The “Set Skip” screen ENTER RETURN RAM

will appear: If you are

●Releasing Skip
sure you want to skip the selected scene,
press the A button. Perform the same procedure as setting skip: The
skip icon will disappear and skipping of the
If you want to change the scene to be scene will be released.
skipped, you can change it on this screen.
After skip setting, the “Set Skip” screen will Note:
be restored. • Multiple scenes can be selected for skipping (p. 106).
• If you press the MENU button before pressing the
Repeat step 5 to set skipping of other scenes. A button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear
(p. 111).

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CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT – THUMBNAIL)
Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another
image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set a vivid image to thumbnail, you can know what you
recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation screen.
Original thumbnail You can use this image as thumbnail.

● ● ● ● ● ●

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 7 The screen for verifying Cha ng e Th umbna i l
switching of thumbnail
2 Select the thumbnail of the scene to be will appear: Choose Cha ng e t h umbna i l ?
changed. “YES”, and then press
YES NO
the A button.
3 Press the MENU button. ENTER

Choose “NO” to cancel

4 Choose “Scene”, Sc ene
switching of thumbnail.
“Effect”, “Thumbnail”, Ed i t After Yes or No setting, the “Change
and then press the A E f f ec t
Copy
F ad e
Sk i p
Thumbnail” screen will be restored.
button. Se l e c t T h umbna i l Repeat steps 5 – 7 to change the other scenes.
De t a i l
ETC

ENTER RETURN RAM

8 Press the C button to quit.
5 The “Change Se l e c t Th umb na i l Po i n t Note:
Thumbnail” screen will
• If you press the MENU button before pressing the
appear: If you are sure A button in step 5, the submenu screen will
you want to change the appear. (See page 111)
thumbnail of the • A thumbnail of still cannot be changed.
SEL ENTER CANCEL
selected scene, press the • Since the scene to which skipping is set cannot be
A button: The played back, you will not be able to change its
selected scene will be played back. thumbnail: Release the skip setting of the scene to
change the thumbnail.
If you want to change the scene whose
thumbnail is to be changed, you can change it
on this screen.

6 When the image you want to use as the

thumbnail of the scene appears, press the
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COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY)
1 Set the power switch to “O” or “N“. Note:
• No movie can be copied.
2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. • If you press the MENU button before pressing the
A button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear
3 Select the still to be copied. (p. 111).
• See “Category” (p. 136) to check the stills recorded
on DVD-RAM disc.
4 Press the MENU button. • You can also select multiple scenes (p. 106).
• Even if all scenes, including movies, are selected to
5 Choose “Copy” on the Sc ene
be copied, only stills will be copied.
“Scene” menu screen, Ed i t
• Data on card cannot be copied to disc.
and then press the A Ef fect • The quality of still copied from disc to card will be the
Copy
same as when you recorded still on disc.
button. Se l e c t
De t a i l • Stills recorded on a device other than this DVD video
ETC

ENTER RETURN RAM camera/recorder may not be copied normally.

6 The “Copy to card” Copy t o c a r d 003/014

screen will appear: If
you are sure you want
to copy the selected
still, press the A
ENTER EX I T RAM
button.

If you want to change the still to be copied,

you can change it on this screen.

7 The screen for verifying Copy t o c a r d

copy will appear:
Choose “YES”, and then Copy PHOTO s c e n e s
to card?
press the A button.
YES NO

ENTER
Choose “NO” to cancel
copy.
After Yes or No setting, the “Copy to card”
screen will be restored.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to copy other stills to
card.

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LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK)
You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake.

1 Set the power switch to “P”. ●To unlock the scene:

Select the locked scene, and then use the same
2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. procedure as above to unlock the scene: The lock
icon will disappear and locking will be released.
3 Select the scene to be locked.
Note:
4 Press the MENU button. • If you press the MENU button before pressing the
A button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear
5 Choose “Lock” on the Sc ene
(p. 111).
“Scene” menu screen, De l e t e • You can also select multiple scenes (p. 106).
and then press the A Lock
Se l e c t
• When initializing the card, the locked scenes will also
button. De t a i l be deleted.

6 The “Lock Set” screen ENTER RETURN

will appear: If you are

sure you want to lock the selected scene,
press the A button.

L o ck Se t 7 / 19

Lock icon

ENTER EX I T

If you want to change the scene to be locked,

you can change it on this screen.
After setting, the “Lock Set” screen will be
restored.
Repeat step 6 to lock another scene.

7 Press the C button to quit.

The lock icon “ ” will appear on any scene
for which lock has been set.
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SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT)
You can use this “Select” function to select consecutive scenes at one time.
This function is useful when there are numerous scenes.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4 Choose “Select” on the “Scene” menu screen.
2 Point the cursor at the first or last scene to be 5 Choose “Start →
Current”, “Current →
Sc ene
selected: When selecting all scenes, simply Ed i t
E f f ec t
proceed with step 3. End” or “All” and then Copy
press the A button. Se l e c t S t a r t – Cu r r en t

3 Press the MENU button. ETC

ENTER
De t a i l Cu r r en t – End
All
RETURN RAM

A l l Pr ogr ams 006 / 011

Current scene

PLAY RAM

A l l Pr ogr ams 006 / 011 A l l Pr ogr ams 006 / 011 A l l Pr ogr ams 006 / 011

PLAY DESELECT ALL RAM PLAY DESELECT ALL RAM PLAY DESELECT ALL RAM

“Start → Current” is specified: “Current → End” is specified: “All” is specified:

The scenes from the first to The scenes from the current to All scenes from the first to end
current will be selected. end will be selected. will be selected.

●Deselecting selected scenes

Deselecting scenes one by one: Deselecting all the selected scenes at once:
While you are displaying the “All Programs” While you are displaying the “All Programs”
screen on which scenes have been selected, screen on which scenes have been selected, press
choose the scene to be deselected and then press the C button.
the SELECT button.

Note:
Up to 999 scenes can be selected.
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DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL)
You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and
length, special effects and movie quality mode.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Note:

• If multiple scenes have been selected, the total
2 Select the scene whose information you wish recording time of the selected scenes (total number in
case of stills) will appear.
to know.
(When using disc)
3 Press the MENU button.
De t a i l

4 Choose “Scene”, “Detail”, and then press the V I DEO : 1m i n43sec ( 2s c e n e s )

( XTRA) : 0m i n 0sec ( 0s c e n e s )
A button. ( F I NE) : 1m i n43sec ( 2s c e n e s )
( STD ) : 0m i n 0sec ( 0s c e n e s )
*1 ( - - - ) : 1m i n 0sec ( 0s c e n e s )
*2 PHOTO : 0
The detailed information on the scene will RETURN

appear.
*1 Number of scenes whose quality mode is
(When using disc) (When using card) unknown:
*2 This will appear when the disc has a scene
De t a i l De t a i l recorded on a device other than this DVD video
Sc e n e N o. 0 0 7 Sc e n e N o. 7
V IDEO (F I NE ) 1m i n13 s e c 1 0 0–0 0 0 7 ( 6 40 ) *3 camera/recorder, only if the disc has a scene
Da t e : 9 / 30 / 2005 8 : 00 : 00AM Da t e : 9 / 30 / 2005 8 : 00 : 00AM whose mode is unknown.
*1 S k i p :O f f L o c k :O f f
Fa d e IN : None OUT :None Also, this will not appear when a DVD-R disc is
PREV NEXT RETURN PREV NEXT RETURN
used.
*2 This will not appear with DVD-R disc, since no
still image can be recorded on it.
*1 Not displayed with DVD-R disc.
*2 May not appear if the loaded card does not
comply with DCF. (When using card)
*3 Number of pixels on still in horizontal direction:
This may not appear with a JPEG file that does De t a i l
Scene No. 6
not conform to this DVD video camera/recorder. 9 / 27 / 2005 12 : 5 0:00PM

Scene No. 7
Note: 9 / 30 / 2005 8 : 0 0:00AM
Scenes: 2
• DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is a RETURN
unified image file format for video cameras: Image
files can be commonly used for all digital devices
that conform to DCF. • If a DVD-R disc recorded on a device other than this
• Pressing the c button will display information on DVD video camera/recorder is inserted (already
the following scene; pressing the d button will finalized), no scene information will appear.
display information on the preceding scene.

5 Press the C button to quit.

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Program
WHAT IS “PROGRAM”?
Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are
movie or still.
Scene No. 1 Scene No. 2 Scene No. 3 Scene No. 4 Scene No. 5 Scene No. 6

Movie 9:00AM Movie 10:20AM Still 11:45AM Still 1:30PM Movie 5:20PM Still 8:00PM

Program No. 1
Recorded on September 10

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SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH)
Since the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder are collected as “programs” for each
recording date, selecting a program will allow you to display only the scenes on a specific date.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Note:

• Pressing the C button on the “Switch Program”
2 Press the MENU button. screen will restore the Disc Navigation screen.
• If a DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc recorded on another
3 Use “Operating Menu” P r og r am
device is loaded in this DVD video camera/recorder,
the program may not be a collection of recordings on
(p. 64) to choose the same date.
“Switch” on the Sw i t c h
“Program” menu Play
Ti t le
screen, and then press ETC

ENTER RETURN RAM

the A button.

4 Select the program to Sw i t c h P r og r am

be displayed, and then
press the A button. A l l Pr og r ams
0 1 8 / 3 0 / 2005
0 2 9 / 1 0 / 2005
The Disc Navigation 0 3 9 / 3 0 / 2005
ENTER RETURN
screen of the selected
program will appear.

0 3 9 / 30 / 2005 0 01 / 008
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PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY)
You can play back only the selected program.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4 Select the program to be played back, and
then press the A button.
2 Press the MENU button.
Playback will start from the first scene of the
3 Use “Operating Menu” P r og r am
selected program.
(p. 64) to choose “Play”
on the “Program” Sw i t c h
S t a r t P r og r am

menu screen, and then Play

Ti t le A l l Pr og r ams
press the A button. ETC
0 1 8 / 3 0 / 2005
ENTER RETURN RAM 0 2 9 / 1 0 / 2005
0 3 9 / 3 0 / 2005 8 : 0 0AM
ENTER RETURN 9 / 30 / 20 0 5

Note:
If “Repeat Play: On” is specified, the selected program
will be repeatedly played back (PLAYING BACK
SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY), p. 136).

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CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE)
The recording date/time has initially been attached to any program.
You can change the recording date/time to any desired title.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 5 Use f/e/d/c Title input bar
to select a letter, and
2 Press the MENU button. then press the A TITLE 9 / 30/ 2005
button: The selected 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE

3 Choose “Title” on the “Program” menu letter will be entered.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U VWX Y Z
À È Ì Ò Ù Á É Í Ó Ú Ã Ñ Õ
screen, and then press the A button. Â Ê Î Ô Û Ä Ë Ï Ö Ü Ç
Repeat this procedure 1 En t er Cancel

4 Select the program P r og r am T i t l e

to create a title.
INPUT DELETE SEL SELECT

whose title you want to Up to 20 characters can Input mode

change, and then press 01 8 / 3 0 / 2005
be input.
the A button. 02 9 / 1 0 / 2005 Palette for selecting
03 9 / 3 0 / 2005 characters
ENTER RETURN
The screen for setting a
title will appear.
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6 After entering the title, TITLE a t a Par k
●Characters available for entering
choose “Enter” and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE title
then press the A a b c d e f g h i j k l m
n o p q r s t u v w x y z
button. à è ì ò ù á é í ó ú ã ñ õ You can use the SELECT button to select
â ê î ô û ä ë ï ö ü ç ß
2 En t er Cancel
characters from the “capital letter”, “small
ENTER DELETE SEL SELECT letter” and “symbol” input modes.
With step 5, select the input mode and then
press the A button, or press the DISPLAY
7 The screen for verifying T I T L E a t a Pa r k
button.
the change in title will
appear: Choose “YES”, F i n i s h t i t l e s e t t i ng?
and then press the A TITLE 9 / 30/ 2005 TITLE 9 / 30/ 2005
YES NO
button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE
a b c d e f g h i j k l m
ENTER
N O P Q R S T U VWX Y Z n o p q r s t u v w x y z
À È Ì Ò Ù Á É Í Ó Ú Ã Ñ Õ à è ì ò ù á é í ó ú ã ñ õ
Choose “NO” to cancel Â Ê Î Ô Û Ä Ë Ï Ö Ü Ç â ê î ô û ä ë ï ö ü ç ß
1 En t er Cancel 2 En t er Cancel
changing of the title. CHANGE DELETE SEL SELECT CHANGE DELETE SEL SELECT
After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation
screen of the selected program will appear.
Input mode
Note:
• If you wish to delete the letter for title, press the C TITLE 9 / 30/ 2005
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE
button once: The input letter will be deleted. Holding
down the C button will delete all letters in the TITLE
column.
• You can also use the DELETE button on remote 3 En t er Cancel
CHANGE DELETE SEL SELECT
control to delete any input letters.
• Pressing the SELECT button on the title setting
screen (in step 5) will change the cursor position from
the title input bar to character select palette, input
mode number, and then to “Cancel”. You can also use
f/e/d/c to move the cursor up/down and to
the left/right and change its position.
• To cancel the setting of title, choose “NO” on the
screen for verifying the entered title: The screen for
verifying cancellation of title setting will appear. To
cancel title setting, choose “YES”.
• If you press the C button on the screen for verifying
change in title, the title setting screen will be restored.
• Double byte characters set on other devices may be
displayed blank on this DVD video camera/recorder.
• Titles set on this DVD video camera/recorder may not
be visible on other devices.
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Play List
WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?
You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favorites from the
recorded scenes.
Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by
making a play list. On the other hand, deleting scenes on play list will not increase the remaining
disc capacity for recording.

Example:
Program 1 Program 2

Play list 1 created

Play list of up to No. 99 can be created, and up to 999 scenes can be included in each play list of No. 1
to No. 99.

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CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. With the created play list, you can also add
scenes recorded on another day or delete
2 Select the scenes to be programmed in a play unnecessary scenes afterwards.
list.
6 When creation of a play list is complete, the
3 Press the MENU button. Disc Navigation screen will appear.

4 Use “Operating Menu” P l ayL i s t

Note:
(p. 64) to choose Sw i t c h • You can also select multiple scenes (p. 106).
“Create” on the P l ay • If the added scene had skip or fade setting, that
Creat e
“PlayList” menu screen, Ed i t information will also be added to the play list.
Title • The date/time when a play list was created will appear
and then press the A ETC De l e t e
ENTER RETURN RAM as the title for the play list. This title can later be
button. changed (p. 130).
• If free space available on disc is insufficient, creation
5 The scene select screen
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of new play list may not be possible: Delete

C r ea t e P l a yL i s t 0 04 / 0 1 9
will appear: If the unnecessary scenes.
selected scenes on the • Only the data on scenes is recorded on play list: If
play list are the ones you create or delete play lists, the original scenes
in programs will not be erased.
you want, press the
ENTER DESEL ECT ALL RAM Editing scenes on play list will not affect the scenes in
A button. programs.
• If you press the MENU button before pressing A in
If you want to change the scenes with which step 5, the submenu will appear (see page 111).
you want to create a play list, you can change
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SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SWITCH)
Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4 Use the “Switch 0 1 8 / 3 0 / 2005 1 2 : . . 0 01 / 008
Playlist” screen to select
2 Press the MENU button. the play list you wish to
display, and then press
3 Use “Operating Menu” PlayL i s t
the A button.
PLAY RAM
(p. 64) to choose Sw i t c h
Play
“Switch” on the Create
The Disc Navigation
“PlayList” menu Ed i t screen of the selected play list will be
Ti t le
screen, and then press ETC Del e te displayed.
ENTER RETURN RAM
the A button. Note:
To display the Disc Navigation screen showing all
programs (all recorded scenes), choose “All Programs”
Sw i t c h P l a y L i s t
on the “Switch PlayList” screen.

A l l Pr og r ams
0 1 8 / 3 0 / 2005 12 : 3 0PM
02 9 / 10 / 2005 8 : 00AM
03 9 / 12 / 2005 9 : 30AM
ENTER RETURN

●Editing on play list

When making settings on play list, such as Deleting scene, p. 110
changing title, setting skip, adding fade, etc., use Changing thumbnail, p. 116
the same procedure for setting on program or Setting skip, p. 115
scenes. Perform these settings, referring to the Adding fade, p. 114
following reference pages: Combining scenes, p. 113
Dividing a scene, p. 112
Copying to card, p. 117
Changing title, p. 122, 130
Arranging order of scenes p. 129
(only on play list)
1
PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4 Use the “Start Playlist”
screen to select the play
2 Press the MENU button. list to be played back,
and then press the A
3 Use “Operating Menu” PlayL i s t
button. 1 2 : 30PM
8 / 30 / 20 0 5
(p. 64) to choose “Play” Sw i t c h
Play
on the “PlayList” menu Create
The selected play list
screen, and then press
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Ed i t will be played back from the first scene. To

Ti t le
the A button. ETC Del e te cancel playback midway, press the C button:
ENTER RETURN RAM
The Disc navigation screen of the play list
being played back will appear.

S t a r t P layL i s t Note:
If “Repeat Play On” is specified, the play list will be
0 1 8 / 3 0 / 2005 12 : 3 0PM repeatedly played back (see page 136).
02 9 / 10 / 2005 8 : 00AM
03 9 / 12 / 2005 9 : 30AM
0 4 9 / 2 0 / 2005 3 : 1 5PM
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ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 5 Press the e button to move the cursor to the
lower row, and press the d or c button to
2 Press the MENU button. select the point where the scene is to be
inserted.
3 Use “Operating Menu” PlayL i s t
(p. 64) to choose “Edit” Sw i t c h
Play Ed i t P l a yL i s t
on the “PlayList” menu Create A l l P r o g r ams 004/014
screen, and then press Ed i t Scene to be added
Ti t le
the A button. ETC Del e te P l a yL i s t N o . 0 1 008/008
ENTER RETURN RAM Insertion position
ADD EX I T
4 Use the play list select Ed i t P l a y L i s t
screen to select the play *1 *2
list to which you wish 0 1 8 / 3 0 / 2005 12 : 3 0PM *1: Number of scene before insertion position cursor
to add scenes, and then 02 9 / 10 / 2005 8 : 00AM
*2: Number of all scenes on play list
03 9 / 12 / 2005 9 : 30AM
press the A button. 0 4 9 / 2 0 / 2005 3 : 1 5PM
ENTER RETURN

The scenes of the

6 Press the f button to move the cursor to the
upper row, and press the d or c button to
program that was point the cursor to the scene to be added.
displayed in step 1 will
Ed i t P l a yL i s t
appear in the upper
row, and the scenes of
A l l P r o g r ams 004/014
7 Press the A button to copy the scene.
selected play list will P l a yL i s t N o . 0 1 007/007
After adding scenes is completed, the edited
appear in the lower play list will appear.
ADD EX I T
row. Repeat steps 5 – 7 to add other scenes.

Note:
If the DISPLAY button is
8 Press the C button: The screen for verifying
Ed i t P l a yL i s t exit will appear.
pressed when the A l l P r o g r ams 004/014
thumbnails are displayed,
the recording date/time of Note:
P l a yL i s t N o . 0 1 008/008
the selected scene will • The cursor shows the position where the scene is to
appear across the bottom be added.
8 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 5 1 2 : 3 0: 0 0PM
of screen. Press DISPLAY • You can also select multiple scenes (p. 106).
button again to restore the • Pressing C in the middle of adding scenes will display
Recording date/time
previous screen. the screen for verifying an exit from “Edit PlayList”.
Choose “YES” to exit the edition of play list. Choosing
“NO” will restore the “Edit PlayList” screen.
• If you press the MENU button in step 5 or 6, the
submenu screen for editing play list will appear. You
can also use this submenu to add scenes (see
page 111).
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DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4 Press the A button. Ed i t P l a yL i s t
A l l P r o g r ams 004/014
2 Display the editing screen of the play list to Repeat steps 3 and 4 to
be edited. delete other scenes. P l a yL i s t No . 02 007/007

Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 126. 5 Press the C button: The DELETE EX I T

screen for verifying exit

3 Move the cursor to the Ed i t P l a yL i s t
will appear.
play list in lower row, A l l P r o g r ams 004/014 Note:
and place the cursor on • You can also select multiple scenes (p. 106).
the scene to be deleted. P l a yL i s t N o . 0 2 008/008 • Place the cursor on scene to be deleted, and then
press the DELETE button on remote control: You can
DELETE EX I T also delete the scene on the play list.

1
ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)
You can use the menu screen to add scenes to a play list.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 5 Press the MENU button.

2 Display the editing screen of the play list to 6 Choose “Add”, and Ed i t
be edited. then press the A A l l Add
P r o g r a ms 004/014
button. Ex i t

Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 126. P l a yL i s t No . 0 3 007/007

Repeat steps 3 – 6 to
3 From the play list in lower row, select the add other scenes. ENTER RETURN

position where you wish to insert a scene.

7 Press the C button: The
4 Select the scenes to be added from the upper screen for verifying exit
Ed i t P l a yL i s t
row. will appear. A l l P r o g r ams 004/014

Ed i t P l a yL i s t P l a yL i s t No . 03 008/008
A l l P r o g r ams 004/014
Scene to be added
ADD EX I T
P l a yL i s t No . 03 007/007
Insertion position
ADD EX I T
Note:
• The selected scenes will be added in the insertion
position.
• You can also select multiple scenes (p. 106).
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DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)
You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 5 Choose “Delete” on the Ed i t

“Edit” menu screen, A l l De
P r ol ge rt ams
e 001/014
2 Display the editing screen of the play list to and then press the A Ex i t

be edited. button. P l a yL i s t No . 0 4 007/007

ENTER RETURN
Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 126. Repeat steps 3 – 5 other
scenes can be deleted.
3 Move the cursor to the
play list in lower row.
Ed i t P l a yL i s t
A l l P r o g r a ms 001/014 6 Press the C button: The screen for verifying
exit will appear.
P l a yL i s t No . 0 4 007/007

Note:
DELETE EX I T
• If all scenes on play list are deleted, the play list itself
will also be deleted.
4 Select the scene to be deleted, and then press • You can also select multiple scenes (p. 106).
the MENU button.

1
SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY
LIST)
You can specify the range of scenes when adding or deleting consecutive multiple scenes to/from
play list. This “Select” menu item is useful when selecting consecutive multiple scenes in items for
adding or deleting scenes using menu on page 119.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4 Use “Operating Menu” Se l ect

(p. 64) to choose “Start A l l P r o g r ams 001/014
2 Display the editing → Current”, “Current S t a r t – Cu r r en t
Cu r r en t – End
→ End”, “All” on the
Ed i t P l a yL i s t
screen of the play list to A l l P r o g r ams 004/014
P l a yLA il sl t No. 0 3 007/007

be edited. “Select” menu screen,

ENTER RETURN
P l a yL i s t No . 04 007/007 and then press the A
Perform steps 2 – 4 on button.
ADD EX I T
page 126.
Note:
3 Specify the first or last scene of those you See page 119 for the status of scenes to be
wish to select, and then press the MENU selected.
button.
5 Press the C button: The screen for verifying
To select all scenes, simply press the MENU exit will appear.
button.
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ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE)
You can move scenes only when “Category: All” is specified.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 9 The screen for verifying Move Scene
move will appear:
2 Press the MENU button. Choose “YES”, and then Move sc e n e s?
press the A button.
3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose ENTER
YES NO

“Switch” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and Choose “NO” to cancel

then press the A button. move.
Select the play list to be edited, and then press After Yes or No setting, the scene select screen
the A button. will be restored.
Repeat steps 7 – 9 to move another scene.
4 Select the scene to be moved.
10Press the C button to quit.
You can also select multiple scenes (see pages
106 and 119). Note:
• If you press the MENU button before pressing the
5 Press the MENU button. A button in step 7, the submenu screen will appear
(p. 111).
6 Choose “Scene”, “Edit”, Sc ene
• You can also move multiple scenes (p. 106).
• Only scenes on play list can be moved.
“Move”, and then press Ed i t D i v i de
the A button. E f f ec t
Copy
De l e t e
Comb i n e
Se l e c t Mo v e

7 The “Move Scenes” ETC

De t a i l

ENTER RETURN RAM

screen will appear: If
you are sure you want
to move the scene, press the A button.

If you want to change the scene selected in

step 4, you can do it on this screen.

8 Move the “ ” mark to Se l e c t I n s e r t P o i n t 0 06 / 0 1 9

the position where you
wish to move the scene,
and then press the A
button.
ENTER RETURN RAM
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CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)
The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/
times: You can change this title at any time.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 5 The screen for verifying T I T L E a t a Pa r k

exit will appear: Choose
2 Press the MENU button. “YES” and then press F i n i s h t i t l e s e t t i ng?
the A button.
3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose ENTER
YES NO

“Title” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and

then press the A button.
6 Press the C button to 0 1 a t a Pa r k 0 01 / 008
quit.
4 Use the “Playlist Title” screen to select the
play list whose title you wish to change, and
After changing the title,
then press the A button.
the Disc Navigation
PLAY RAM
screen on the play list
See “CHANGING
P layL i s t Ti t l e whose title has been
TITLE OF PROGRAM
changed will appear.
(TITLE)” on page 122 0 1 8 / 3 0 / 2005 12 : 3 0PM
for how to enter a title. 02 9 / 10 / 2005 8 : 00AM
03 9 / 12 / 2005 9 : 30AM Note:
0 4 9 / 2 0 / 2005 3 : 1 5PM
ENTER RETURN The registered title can be changed at any time using
the same procedure.

1
DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 5 The screen for verifying deletion will appear:
Choose “YES”, and then press the A
2 Press the MENU button. button.

3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose Choose “NO” to cancel deletion.
“Delete” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation
then press the A button. screen of all programs will be restored.

4 Use the “Delete De l e t e P l a y L i s t

Note:
Playlist” screen to select • Even if you delete a play list, the original scenes
the play list you wish to stored on disc will not be deleted.
0 1 8 / 3 0 / 2005 12 : 3 0PM
delete, and then press 02 9 / 10 / 2005 8 : 00AM • If any play list is deleted, the number of play lists will
03 9 / 12 / 2005 9 : 30AM automatically be revised. (For example, if the No. 2
the A button. 0 4 9 / 2 0 / 2005 3 : 1 5PM
ENTER RETURN play list is deleted, the No. 3 play list will become No.
2 play list.)

De l e t e P l a y L i s t
P l a y L i s t No. 01
8 / 30 / 2005 1 2 : 30PM
English

De l e t e P l a y L i s t ?
YES NO

ENTER

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Go To
From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene.

TOP (END)
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Use “Operating Menu” Go T o
(p. 64) to choose “Top”
or “End” on the “Go
To” menu screen, and To p
En d
then press the A ETC

ENTER RETURN RAM

button.

A l l Pr ogr ams 014 / 014

PLAY RAM

(When “End” is specified)

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INITIALIZING DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD)
Initializing DVD-RAM disc or card will allow you to delete any recorded contents.

• Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/

recorder for initialization. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off
during initialization and the initialization is interrupted, incorrect
initialization will result and the incorrectly initialized disc will be
Before You Begin unusable.
• If you use a brand-new DVD-R disc, message “Disc is not formatted”
will appear: Initialize the disc, following the subsequent messages
(p. 46).

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Note:

• If you wish to delete all recorded contents, it is
2 Press the MENU button. recommended that you use initialization, which will
delete all the scenes in much less time than using the
3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose scene delete function.
• Initialization will delete all the recorded contents on
“Format Disc” or “Format Card” on the disc or card: Be careful not to delete data by mistake.
“Disc” or “Card” menu screen, and then press • It may not be possible to initialize a disc with many
the A button. scratches or dirt: Such a disc cannot be used (p. 26).
• This DVD video camera/recorder may not recognize
The screen for verifying “Format Disc” or some discs or cards that have been initialized on PC
“Format Card” will appear. or a device other than this DVD video camera/
recorder.
4 Choose “YES”, and then press the A • If you attempt to initialize a disc or card in this DVD
video camera/recorder when it is connected to PC via
button. PC connection cable, the disc or card may not be
initialized and may be unusable on this DVD video
Choose “NO” to cancel initialization. camera/recorder (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only).

F o rma t D i s c F o rma t Ca r d

A l l data wi l l be deleted. A l l data wi l l be deleted.

F o rma t t h e d i s c now ? F o rma t t h e ca r d now ?

YES NO YES NO

ENTER ENTER

(When using (When using card)

DVD-RAM disc)
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PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC)
You can protect a DVD-RAM disc in order to prevent recorded images from being erased or edited
by mistake. Further recording will not be possible on protected disc until the protection is released.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Choose “NO” to

A l l Pr og r ams 0 01 / 019
cancel protection.
2 Press the MENU button. After “YES” or “NO”
setting, the Disc
3 Use “Operating Menu” Disc
Navigation screen will
PLAY RAM
(p. 64) to choose be restored.
“Protect Disc” on the Fo rma t D i s c Disc protect icon
“Disc” menu screen, P r o t e c t D i sc
Ca pac i t y
and then press the A ETC Upd a t e Con t r o l I n f o . Note:
ENTER RETURN RAM
button. • To release disc protection, perform the same
procedure as above: The screen for verifying the
4 The screen for Protect Disc
release of protection will appear.
Choose “YES” to release the protection.
verifying protection
• If disc protection has been engaged on another
will appear: Write protect disc? device, it may not be releasable on this DVD video
YES NO
camera/recorder: Use the original device that
Choose “YES”, and protected the disc to release the protection.
ENTER
then press the A
button.

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VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY)
You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc or on card.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4 Press the C button to quit.

2 Press the MENU button. The Disc Navigation screen will be restored.

3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose Note:

“Capacity” on the “Disc” or “Card” menu With a write-protected disc (see “Terminology”, p. 155)
screen, and then press the A button. or locked card, the remaining space will always be
displayed as “0”.
(When using disc) (When using card)

Cap a c i t y Cap a c i t y
Approx. Approx.
V I DEO( XTRA) : 17m i n PHOTO( FINE) : 4 6 2
*1 V I DEO( F I NE) : 26m i n PHOTO( NORM) : 9 2 4
V I DEO( STD) : 54m i n PHOTO( ECO) : 1 8 4 8
*2 PHOTO : 996 Cap a c i t y : 9 6%
Cap a c i t y : 9 0%
RETURN RETURN
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*1 With DVD-R disc: The quality mode first used for

recording with disc will appear.
*2With DVD-R disc: This will not be displayed.

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UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM DISC
(UPDATE CONTROL INFO.)
Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on scenes, such as
thumbnail, skip, fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this
DVD video camera/recorder, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD video
camera/recorder, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally. If this happens, use the Update
Control Info function to update the data.
• When using the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/
recorder for updating control information, make sure that power is not
Before You Begin turned off during updating: If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned
off during updating and the updating is interrupted, the control
information will not be updated correctly.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Note:

• It may take time to update the control information if
2 Press the MENU button. the disc has many recorded scenes.
• Even if control information is updated, some discs will
3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose be unusable on Disc Navigation of this DVD video
camera/recorder.
“Update Control Info.” on the “Disc” menu
screen, and then press the A button.

The screen for verifying “Update Control

Info.” will appear.

4 Choose “YES”, and then Upda te Con t r o l I n f o.

press the A button.
Upda te Con t r o l I n f o?
The message for
YES NO
proceeding will appear,
ENTER
and then the Disc
Navigation menu
screen will be restored.
A black screen may appear while the message
for updating is displayed.
Choose “NO” to cancel updating.
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FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC)

• Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/

recorder when finalizing a DVD-R disc. Finalization cannot be executed
Before You Begin using a battery. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during
finalization and the finalization is interrupted, incorrect finalization will
result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.

If you want to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using a
device conforming to 8 cm DVD disc – such as a DVD player, etc. – you must finalize the disc on
this DVD video camera/recorder. (See “Terminology”, p. 155)
The date of program will appear on the menu screen of DVD player as a title.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 5 When finalization is complete, the Disc
Navigation screen of all programs will
2 Press the MENU button. appear.

3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose SELECT I TEM

01: 1 9 / 10/2005 06:
001 / 010
1 1 / 13/2005
“Finalize Disc” on the “Disc” menu screen, 02: 1 9 / 15/2005 07: 1 1 / 23/2005
and then press the A button. 03:
04:
1 9 / 18/2005
1 0 / 08/2005
08:
09:
1 1 / 30/2005
1 2 / 13/2005
05: 1 0 / 10/2005 10: 1 2 / 10/2005

The disc will be finalized. TOP PREV NEXT END

4 Choose “YES”, and then Finalize Disc

(Screen when viewed on DVD player)
press the A button.
Further recording on this
disc will be impossible.
Finalize? (Apporox. 23min.) Note:
YES NO • Do not finalize a disc recorded on this DVD video
ENTER camera/recorder using any other device.
• No recording can be done on any DVD-R disc that
has been finalized.
* • If the disc in the DVD video camera/recorder has
* Will vary depending already been finalized, you cannot choose “Finalize
on the recording
Disc”.
time.
• The time required to finalize disc that appears on the
“Finalize Disc” screen is only for reference.
The message showing • The shorter the recording time on disc, the longer it
A l l Pr og r ams 0 01/ 015
that the disc is being will take to finalize it.
finalized will appear,
and the disc will then be
finalized.
PLAY
will appear on the
Disc Navigation screen
Finalized DVD-R disc
for a finalized disc.
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Others
DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY)
Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in the order of recording
regardless of whether they are movies or stills. You can use the Disc Navigation screen to switch this
display to stills only or movies only.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4 Specify the desired A l l Pr og r ams 0 06 / 015
option for display, and
2 Press the MENU button. then press the A
button.
3 Use “Operating Menu” Others PLAY RAM
(p. 64) to choose
“Category” on the
(When “PHOTO” is
“Others” menu screen, Al l
specified)
Category V I DEO
and then press the A Repeat Play PHOTO
ENTER RETURN RAM
button. All: To display all scenes, movies or stills,
in the order of recording.
VIDEO: To display only movies in the order of
recording.
PHOTO: To display only photos in the order of
recording.
When the Disc Navigation screen is finished,
“Category: All” will be restored.

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PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY)
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. ●When Repeat Play is set:
If one scene has been specified: When playback
2 Press the MENU button. of the last scene is finished, playback of all
scenes will repeat from the first scene.
3 Use “Operating Menu” Others If the range for playback has been specified:
(p. 64) to choose
Playback of the scenes in that range will repeat.
“Repeat Play” on the
“Others” menu screen,
and then press the A
Category
Repeat Play
On
Of f
●To release Repeat Play
button. ENTER RETURN RAM Use one of the following 3 methods to release:
• Choose “Off” in step 4 above.
4 Choose “On”, and then press the A button: • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off
Playback will start. once.
• Press the DISC EJECT button to remove the
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Choose “Off” to cancel Repeat Play setting. disc.

Note:
• Press the C button to terminate playback. However,
the Repeat Play setting will not be cancelled.
• Still images can also be played back repeatedly.
• Repeat playback will not function when playback is
instructed from the recording pause status.

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SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS)
If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback
pause status after each still is played back.
Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Note:

• One still is played for approx. 5 seconds.
2 Press the MENU button. • With slide show, playback will start from the first photo
on card regardless of the position of cursor.
3 Use “Operating Menu” Slide Show
• If you press the C button or turn the DVD video
camera/recorder off, Slide Show will be canceled.
(p. 64) to choose “Slide
Show”, “Start”, and
then press the A Start

button.
ENTER RETURN

Start: To start a slide show

When playback is finished, the DVD video
camera/recorder will enter the playback
pause status at the final still.
Pressing the C button will restore the Disc
Navigation screen.

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 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A)
Connecting to PC

THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC

Use the provided PC connection cable to connect this DVD video camera/recorder to your PC in
which the software on the CD-ROM provided or generally available software is installed: The videos
and photos recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder can be used on the PC.

●Using, on PC, the photos recorded on DVD-RAM disc or card in this DVD
video camera/recorder:
Original disc Application used
DVD-RAM disc or card recorded on Application on which JPEG files can be used
this DVD video camera/recorder • Open the DCIM\100*HPNX1 folder of DVD-RAM disc or card.

●Viewing, on PC, DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/

recorder:
Original disc Application used
DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD DVD-MovieAlbumSE** or generally available playback software
video camera/recorder conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR) format (see
“Terminology”, p. 155)
Example: PowerDVD produced by CyberLink

●Viewing, on PC, DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/

recorder:
Original disc Application used
DVD-R disc recorded and finalized on Generally available playback software compatible with DVD video
this DVD video camera/recorder (see “Terminology”, p. 155)
Example: PowerDVD produced by CyberLink

●Copying contents on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/

recorder to another DVD-RAM disc using PC:
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Original disc Written media Application used

DVD-RAM disc recorded Another DVD-RAM disc DVD-MovieAlbum copy tool**
on this DVD video camera/ • Copy the data to hard disk of PC, and then
recorder write the data to another DVD-RAM disc.
• Copying in program units is also possible.

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●Using PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video
camera/recorder:
Original disc Written disc Application used
DVD-RAM disc recorded Original DVD-RAM disc or DVD-MovieAlbumSE**
on this DVD video camera/ another DVD-RAM disc
recorder

●Using PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video

camera/recorder and create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) (see page 147):
Original disc Written disc Application used
DVD-RAM disc recorded Blank DVD-R disc • DVD-MovieAlbumSE**
on this DVD video camera/ • DVDfunSTUDIO**
recorder

●Capturing into PC, the images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD
video camera/recorder (see page 147):
Original disc Application used
DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD • DVD-MovieAlbumSE**
video camera/recorder • DVD-MovieAlbumSE copy tool**

* The number may be different when recording was made on a device conforming to DCF.
** Software stored on the provided CD-ROM

Note:
Images recorded on DVD-R disc cannot be edited on the software provided with this DVD video camera/recorder.

Languages compatible with each software program:

• DVD-MovieAlbumSE, DVDfunSTUDIO and UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) can handle Japanese,
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese (simplified).
English

• 3D-TitleSTUDIO provided with DVD-MovieAlbumSE can handle Japanese and English.

• When installing the provided software, the language on your Windows® will automatically be
installed: If your Windows® is run on a language other than the above, the English version will be
installed.

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 Contents on Provided CD-ROM
The CD-ROM supplied with the DVD video camera/recorder contains the following folders:
To refer to the contents of CD-ROM, set the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of PC, right-click the CD-
ROM icon and choose “Open”.

Contains the DVD-MovieAlbumSE (see page 143 for

installation).
You can use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to edit the images recorded
on DVD-RAM disc and create a 3D title.

Contains the DVDfunSTUDIO (see page 144 for installation).

You can use DVDfunSTUDIO to create a DVD-Video disc from
movies edited on DVD-MovieAlbumSE.

Contains the UDF driver (see page 144 for installation).

Install this driver if you wish to use JPEG stills recorded on
DVD-RAM disc, on your PC.

Contains the Acrobat Reader (see page 141 for installation).

If Acrobat Reader is not installed in your PC, you will need to
install it in order to open the on-line manuals (instruction
manual files) for DVD-MovieAlbumSE and UDF driver.

Although the CD-ROM may contain a folder or file other than the above, they will not be needed on this
DVD video camera/recorder unless some special instruction is given.
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Read the electronic instruction manuals on PC for complete information on using each software program.

●DVD-MovieAlbumSE ●DVDfunSTUDIO
You can read the instruction manual using either • After installing DVDfunSTUDIO, open
of the following procedures: “Programs” or “All Programs” from the
• Open the PDF file in Windows “Start” menu, choose “Hitachi
DVDMASE 4\manuals\English folder DVDCAM” and “DVDfunSTUDIO”, and then
contained on the provided CD-ROM. open the electronic instruction manual in
• After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open “Document” folder.
“Programs”or “All Programs” from the
Windows “Start” menu, choose “Hitachi To read the above manual, you will need Adobe
DVDCAM” and “DVD-MovieAlbumSE”, and Acrobat Reader.
then open “Instruction Manual”. If Adobe Acrobat Reader has not been installed
in your PC, start AcrobatReader\English
\AR500ENU.exe on the provided CD-ROM to
install it.

●UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver)

• After installing the UDF driver (DVD-RAM
driver), open “Programs” or “All Programs”
from the Windows “Start” menu, choose
“DVD-RAM” and “DVD-RAM Driver”, and
then open “How to use DVD-RAM disc”.

●Requirements of available PC
• The provided software cannot be used on Windows® 98 or Windows® 98 Second Edition.
• OS: Windows® Me / 2000 Professional / XP
• Computer: IBM PC/AT compatible
• CPU: Intel® Pentium® III 800 MHz or higher (Pentium® 4 1.8 GHz or higher is recommended)
Operation with Pentium compatible CPU other than those produced by Intel®/AMD® may not be
supported.
• Memory: At least 256 MB (512 MB or more is recommended)
• Free space on hard disk: At least 400 MB (does not include capacity needed to copy or edit video or
photo data)
• CD-ROM drive (used to install software)
• Display adapter (video memory of at least 4 MB) and display that can display at least 1024 × 768
pixels and 65,536 colors (16-bit colors), and is compatible with DirectX® 8.1 or higher.
• DirectSound® compatible sound card
• USB: One unused port is necessary for this product (USB2.0 port is recommended)
Note:
• Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases:
- Using PC with OS other than Windows® Me / 2000 Professional / XP installed
- When operated on Pentium® compatible CPU other than those produced by Intel® or AMD®
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- When connected via USB hub

• Multiprocessor is not supported.
• Even when your PC satisfies the above conditions of available PC, malfunction may result or restriction in use
may occur, depending on the combination of other software in PC or peripheral devices.

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 Installing Software
Before You Begin
Before installing the UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) provided with this DVD video camera/
recorder, check to see if another UDF driver* has already been installed your PC.
*InstantWrite® provided with the DZ-WINPC1, DZ-WINPC2 or DZ-WINPC2B PC kit for the Hitachi
DZ-MV100A DVD video camera/recorder, or with the DZ-WINPC3 PC editing kit for the Hitachi
DZ-MV200A, DZ-MV230A or DZ-MV270A DVD video camera/recorder.
If the UDF driver has been installed, uninstall it and then install the UDF driver on the provided CD-
ROM. Use “Control Panel” – “Add or Remove Programs” or “Add or Remove Applications” to
uninstall the UDF driver.
If any question messages appear that mean “This file is not used on another application. Do you
wish to delete it together?” during uninstalling, click “No” for all such questions.
Note:
• If your PC uses Windows® XP or 2000 Professional, set the user name to “Administrator (computer’s manager)”
(or user name with equivalent authorization), log on to PC, and then install the software (if you do not have
authorization, consult your system manager).
• For the software provided with this DVD video camera/recorder, no program with different version can coexist: If
any programs with different versions are already installed in your PC, uninstall them, and then install the software
from the provided CD-ROM. However, installing the provided software may disable some functions that were
usable on the previously installed software programs with different versions.

DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN

1 Turn the PC on. If the installer screen does not automatically
appear, use the following procedure to
If any software is being run on the PC, display it:
terminate all the programs being used.
3 Use the Windows My Computer or Explorer
2 Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD- to open the drive in which the CD-ROM is
ROM drive of PC. located.

The installer screen will automatically appear. 4 Double-click the Setup.exe icon.
The “.exe” extension may not appear,
depending on the PC being used.
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INSTALLING SOFTWARE
1 Click “All” on the installer screen. 4 If you do not wish to change the folder in
Clicking “All” allows you to install the DVD- which DVD-MovieAlbumSE is installed, click
RAM driver, DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.1 and “Next”.
DVDfunSTUDIO 2.2 all at one time. If you wish to change the folder, click
If any of the software programs are already “Change”, and then choose the folder in
installed, uninstall them, and then proceed which DVD-MovieAlbumSE is to be installed.
with installing the provided programs.

2 The screen for installing DVD-

MovieAlbumSE will appear: Click “Next”.

Click

5 Click “Install”.
Installation will start.
Click

3 Choose your TV broadcast system, and then

click “Next”.

Click

Confirm Click
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 6 A message verifying whether a shortcut icon 10 Click “Install”.
is to be created on desktop will appear: If you Installation will start.
want to create one, click “Yes”.
If not, choose “No”.
11 A message verifying whether a shortcut icon
is to be created on desktop will appear: If you
want to create one, click “Yes”.
If not, choose “No”.

12 Click “Finish”.
Then the installation of DVD-RAM driver
will start.
7 Click “Finish”.
Then the installation of DVDfunSTUDIO will
start. 13 After the DVD-RAM driver has been
installed, a message that prompts you to
restart the PC will appear: Click “OK”.

Click

14 The driver setup screen will appear: Click the

Click “Driver and Formatter Setup” button.

8 The screen for installing DVDfunSTUDIO

will appear: Click “Next”.

9 If you do not wish to change the folder in

which DVDfunSTUDIO is installed, click
“Next”.
If you wish to change the folder, click
“Change”, and then choose the folder in
which DVDfunSTUDIO is to be installed. Click
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15 Click “Next”. 17 If you do not wish to change the folder in
which the UDF driver is installed, click
“Next”.

Click

16 Carefully read the License Agreement: If you Click

accept it, click “Yes”.
18 If you do not wish to change the folder name,
The contents of agreement displayed on click “Next”.
actual screen may be different from those in
the figure.

Confirm Click

Click

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 19 Check the displayed contents, and then click 21 If your PC uses Windows® XP/Me, a
“Next”. message that prompts you to restart will
appear: Click “Finish” and then restart the
PC.

Installing the UDF driver is now complete.

If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional,

proceed with step 22.

Click

20 Installation will start. When installation is

complete, some notes will appear: Check the
contents, and then click “×” at the top right of
window.

The contents displayed on actual screen may Confirm Click

be different from those in the figure.
22 If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional,
a message announcing the start for detecting
device will appear: Click “Finish” to start the
detection of device.

It may take several minutes for PC to detect

the device. When detection of the device is
complete, a message that prompts you to
restart will appear: Click “Yes” to restart the
PC.
Installing the software is now complete.

Note:
Click • If software that detects computer virus, etc., has been
installed, invalidate it.
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Creating DVD Video from DVD-RAM Disc
Recorded on DVD Video Camera/Recorder
Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and DVDfunSTUDIO, you can create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) from the
images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, following the procedure below:

1 Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc into the Note:

DVD video camera/recorder, and connect the • Choose “Divide by Chapter” in the “Option” box:
DVD video camera/recorder to the USB Each scene of program recorded on the DVD
terminal of PC. video camera/recorder will be saved as an
independent movie file so that export can be
2 Start DVD-MovieAlbumSE, and edit the executed at high speed. If you do not choose
“Divide by Chapter”, movie files may be unified
images on DVD-RAM disc as necessary. and re-encoded, so it may take time to export
them. DVD-MovieAlbumSE may automatically re-
3 Right-click the thumbnail from which you encode a movie recorded in the XTRA mode
wish to create a DVD video on the DVD- containing rapidly moving scenes, regardless of
MovieAlbumSE screen, and execute “Export”. the “Divide by Chapter” setting, and it may take
some time to export the movie file.
4 The “Program Export” screen as shown • Any disc on which scenes were combined (see
page 113) on Disc Navigation of this DVD video
below will appear: Perform settings for camera/recorder is re-encoded, so it may take time
export. to export files.
• Re-encoding may cause image degradation.
For settings on “Resolution” and “Audio” in • Do not choose “Simple Export” in the “Export
the “Export Mode” box, choose the options Mode” setting box: Choosing it may stop export
midway.
with “Recommendations” displayed. If you
change the folder name in “Destination
Folder” column, you can also change the
5 Click the Start button to start export.
folder in which the exported file will be
stored.
6 When export is complete, message “The file
exporting was completed successfully.
Do you wish to create a ‘DVD-Video’ disc”
will appear. Check the small box for “Eject the
disc being used”, and then click “Yes”.

7 The cover of disc insertion block will open:

Remove the DVD-RAM disc, insert a brand-
new DVD-R disc, and then close the cover of
disc insertion block.

DVD-MovieAlbumSE will automatically end,

and the “Export to Disc” screen will appear:
Click the “Start” button.
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 8 DVDfunSTUDIO will automatically start. Note:
The following Collect Tool will appear: Click • The menu screen created on DVDfunSTUDIO will not
“OK”. appear on this DVD video camera/recorder.
Also, depending on the written contents, the images
may not be playable on this DVD video camera/
recorder.
In such cases, use a standard DVD player to display
the created menu.
• Although DVDfunSTUDIO is compatible with DVD-RW
and 12 cm/12 cm double-layered DVD discs, these
discs cannot be used on this DVD video camera/
recorder.
• The following table shows the recordable time on 8
cm DVD-R disc from DVDfunSTUDIO.

Movie quality mode Recordable time on

of DVD-RAM disc in 8 cm DVD-R disc
DVD video camera/ (using
recorder DVDfunSTUDIO)
STD Approx. 50 minutes
FINE Approx. 25 minutes
XTRA At least 18 minutes
Any scene exported on DVD-MovieAlbumSE
will be automatically registered on * If there are many thumbnails, the recordable
DVDfunSTUDIO. time will be less than that shown in the above
You can now change the DVD menu to the table.
desired style, change the title, choose the size
of disc to be used (8 cm/12 cm/12 cm double- • A DVD video can be created from MPEG files on PC
layered) and the playback method. Refer to using DVDfunSTUDIO, but it may not be playable on
this DVD video camera/recorder.
the DVDfunSTUDIO instruction manual for
• Although DVDfunSTUDIO can handle a wide-screen
details. image recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder
as is, a wide-screen image recorded in the STD mode
9 Click the Burn button: Writing to DVD-R disc of this DVD video camera/recorder must be re-
will start. When writing is complete, a DVD encoded.
video disc will be created.
Then the disc cover of this DVD video
camera/recorder will open automatically.
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Uninstalling Software
To uninstall (delete) any provided software that has been installed, use “Control Panel” to open
“Add or Remove Applications”, choose the applications to be uninstalled from the displayed list of
applications, and then click the “Change/Remove” button.

Note:
After uninstalling software, be sure to restart the PC.

Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/

Recorder by Connecting It to PC
Note:
• Do not use Windows® application to finalize a DVD-R
disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder:
The disc will become unusable.
• When formatting a DVD-RAM disc on Windows®, use
the UDF2.01 format (2.0 if 2.01 cannot be selected)
(see “Terminology” on page 155). Formatting with
other standards could cause the DVD video camera/
recorder to malfunction.
• Before processing or editing photos, be sure to copy
the JPEG files in 100HPNX1 folder to the hard disk of
PC.
• Ordinary data on PC can usually be written to DVD-
RAM disc in this DVD video camera/recorder, but
Hitachi does not guarantee the operation.
• Data may be readable or writable from/to storage
media in this DVD video camera/recorder using
software other than that provided with this DVD video
camera/recorder, but Hitachi does not guarantee the
operation.
• If the PC is started from suspend (see “Terminology”
on page 155) (or sleep or standby) with this DVD
video camera/recorder connected to the PC, the DVD
video camera/recorder may not be recognized:
Disconnect the DVD video camera/recorder from PC
once, and restart the PC.
• Multiple DVD video camera/recorders cannot be
simultaneously connected to PC.
• Use a reference of approx. 30 minutes at approx.
86ºF (30ºC) or less for operation when connecting this
DVD video camera/recorder to PC.
- Use a reference of a continuous 30 minutes or less
for write operation when using the DVD-MovieAlbum
copy tool provided with DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
- If the temperature of this DVD video camera/
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recorder is too high, writing or reading on this DVD

video camera/recorder may be faulty. And in
particular, note that, if an error occurs during writing
to DVD-R disc, the disc will not be usable. Take care
that the temperature of this DVD video camera/
recorder is not too high.

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 Introduction to Video Editing Software
The following introduces the software (generally available) you can use with PC to edit videos
recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. The information on the product on this page is for
reference only; Hitachi does not guarantee or endorse the operation of a given product. Contact the
software company for any inquiries on the specifications and operation requirements of the product.

●For Mac
PIXELA CORPORATION
“Pixe VRF Browser”
Information on product: http://www.pixela-1.com/vrf_browser.htm
You can capture videos recorded on a DVD-RAM disc using this DVD video camera/recorder into a
Mac and edit them (capturing videos recorded on DVD-R is not possible).

Note:
• This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be connected to a Mac via USB. When using a DVD-RAM disc recorded
using this DVD video camera/recorder on Mac, it is recommended that you use the DVD-Multi (or DVD-RAM)
drive of the above PIXELA CORPORATION.
• A DVD-RAM disc written using the above software may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder. In
such a case, play it back on a generally available DVD recorder, DVD player or PC.
• The information on this page is as of January, 2005. The name and specifications of a product may change. Visit
the above website for the latest information.
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Subsidiary Information
Introduction to Optional Accessories
CAMERA ACCESSORIES
Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)* Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1)*

Video flash (DZ-FLH3)** Step-up ring

(DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV730A, DZ-SR3037
for DZ-MV780A)

• When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory.
* When attaching the wide or tele-conversion lens to this DVD video camera/recorder, you will need the optional
step-up ring: Attach it after removing the lens hood covering the lens (see p. 57).
** Unavailable for DZ-MV730A.

POWER SUPPLY
Battery (DZ-BP14SW) Battery (DZ-BP7SW)*

* Unavailable for DZ-GX20A.

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 Removing Disc from Its Package
No disc in package – such as in DVD Round Holder, square cartridge or caddy case – can be used on
this DVD video camera/recorder: Remove the disc from the holder, cartridge or caddy when using.
The way to remove a disc from its package may vary with the disc maker: See the disc instruction
sheet.
The following explains how to remove the discs made by Hitachi Maxell:

REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN ROUND DVD HOLDER

1 Hold the Round DVD Release 2 Without touching the
Holder with SIDE A levers 1 recording surface, hold
facing up. While the disc edge and center
pushing the two release hole to remove it.
levers in the direction of
arrows (1) marked on 1
holder, slowly open
SIDE A of the holder in SIDE A mark
the direction of arrows
(2), taking care not to
2
drop the disc.
2

Do not open
more than 90º.
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REMOVING DISC FROM CARTRIDGE
1 Use a fine tipped pen, etc. to snap off the lock 2 While pushing the
pins, and then remove them. release levers in the
direction of arrows,
Snap off and
remove lock pin gently pull out the
holder with the disc,
taking care not to
drop the bare disc.

●Removing disc from caddy case

1 Insert your finger
into the hole in the
center of disc,
taking care not to
touch the
recording surface,
and slide the disc
obliquely upward
so that it is not caught by claws.

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
Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When case
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 a moist cloth which has been completely wrung
display unevenness, or damage the LCD out. When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow
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monitor. instructions for use.

●If dust adheres to the viewfinder

lens, remove it using a cotton
swab, etc.
Do not rub the lens with force: Doing so could
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 Changing Setting of Demonstration
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.
Use the following procedure if you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting
to “Off”.

1 Press the MENU button. Note:

• You can press the DISC NAVIGATION button to stop
2 Choose “Initial Setup”, I n i t i a l Setu p
demonstration midway: The Disc Navigation screen
will appear.
“Demo Mode”, and Beep
• If you choose “Auto”, the demonstration will not start if
then press the A Power Save
Re c o r d LED a disc is loaded with the power switch set to “O” or
button. Language Auto
“N”, or a card is loaded with the power switch set to
Demo Mode Of f
Reset Start “P”.
3 Press the f or e ENTER RETURN RAM
• The demonstration function will not work when the
button to choose the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC (for
desired option, and then press the A DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only).
button. • While the demonstration is being given, the recording
indicator will blink.
Auto: To start demonstration approx. 3
minutes after turning the DVD video
camera/recorder on.
Off: To set demonstration to off.
Start: To start demonstration immediately.
Press the MENU button again: The menu
screen will disappear.
To stop the demonstration midway, press the
C button.
The demo mode will end when the DVD
video camera/recorder is turned off or the
DISC EJECT button is pressed down.
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Terminology

DISC-PROTECT:
This disables writing to disc (protects disc from writing) so that images recorded on DVD-RAM disc
cannot be accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initialized.

DOLBY DIGITAL:
An audio recording format widely used for DVD video. Using this technology instead of PCM
recording can enhance the recording capacity, which will allow user to achieve a recording of images
with higher resolution (bit rate) or a longer recording time.

DVD PLAYER:
This device can play back video and audio signals recorded on DVD-Video and DVD-R discs using
the DVD video format. Most DVD players can play back a DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD video
camera/recorder (some DVD players cannot play back the disc).

DVD-R DISC:
One-time recordable DVD disc: The recorded contents cannot be deleted or overwritten. If
recordable space remains on the disc, additional recording will be possible if the disc has not been
finalized.

DVD-RAM DISC:
Rewritable DVD disc.

DVD RECORDER:
This device can record video and audio on any recordable DVD disc, such as DVD-RAM, that
conforms to the DVD video recording format. Some DVD recorders can record on a DVD-R disc
conforming to DVD video format. A DVD recorder that is compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM can play
back DVD-RAM discs recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder.

DVD VIDEO FORMAT:

This application format establishes the file name, directory structure, data format, etc. to record
videos (movies). A generally available DVD video conforms to this format.

DVD VIDEO RECORDING (DVD-VR) FORMAT:

Format to record video data on writable DVD disc: This format has been adopted for DVD video
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 FINALIZE:
This process makes a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder playable on a DVD
player, etc. that conforms to 8 cm DVD-R: No further recording can be made on a finalized DVD-R
disc.

HOWLING:
This phenomenon occurs as follows: When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to a device,
such as TV, the audio input to the microphone of DVD video camera/recorder is amplified and
output from the speakers of TV, and the signal is again input to the microphone: This is repeated to
form an endless loop of audio signal, and the signal is amplified up to the audio output amplitude
limit of the device. Howling can be prevented by changing the positional relationship between the
DVD video camera/recorder and TV, or by turning down the volume on TV.

INFRARED SENSOR:
This sensor is used to adjust the white balance.

LASER PICKUP BLOCK:

This block emits laser beam to a disc, and then collects the laser beam reflected from the disc to
convert it to an electric signal. The block consists of a laser, lens, receiving element, etc.

LINEAR PCM:
Audio recording format similar to Dolby Digital: However, linear PCM does not compress an audio
signal, but instead samples it and converts it to a digital signal to be recorded. Therefore, the amount
of data used is larger than that of Dolby Digital.

MultiMediaCard:
This is a standard of memory card developed in 1997. The card is 32 mm long × 24 mm wide × 1.4
mm thick, and has 7 pins. It can be inserted into SD memory card slot and used.

SCENE:
Video (movie): “One scene” refers to images recorded from one press of REC button until recording
is stopped by pressing the REC button again.

Photo (still): “One scene” refers to a single photo recording by pressing the PHOTO button.
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SD MEMORY CARD:
This is a standard of memory card developed in 1999. The card is 32 mm long × 24 mm wide × 2.1
mm thick, and has 9 pins. Since the SD memory card was developed based on MultiMediaCard
(MMC), MMC can be inserted into SD memory card slot and used. However, an SD memory card
cannot be inserted in the slot exclusively for MMC.

SLOT-IN TYPE PC:

PC that has a DVD drive into/from which a DVD is directly inserted or ejected without using a tray.

SUSPENDING PC:
This function stores the status of PC before it is turned off: It will restart the work from the status
immediately before PC was turned off, when the PC is turned on next time.

THUMBNAIL:
This refers to a reduced screen displayed on Disc Navigation in order to identify the recorded image
contents.

UDF2.01 FORMAT:
UDF stands for Universal Disc Format: This is a world standard file format for optical storage
defined by OSTA*. UDF revision 2.0 or 2.01 has been adopted for DVD-RAM disc to ensure
compatibility with DVD recorders and PCs, as well as DVD video camera/recorders.

* Optional Storage Technology Association: An organization that is promoting writable optical

storage.

VIDEO SELECTOR:
This device can input multiple audio and video signals, and select the desired audio and video
signals among those input signals, to output them.

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 No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation –
Check the Following:
Check 1 No movie can be recorded Skip or search playback does
Check 3
not work well
Movie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVD-
R disc. If the temperature inside the DVD video camera/
Check the following: recorder is high, normal operation may not be
• Is proper type of disc inserted? possible. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off,
• Is power switch set to “O”? wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again
• Is the DVD-RAM disc in DVD video camera/ for operation.
recorder write-protected? Release the write-
protect.
• No operation can be
• When using DVD-R disc: Has the disc been
performed because the
finalized?
ACCESS/PC or CARD
• Does disc have remaining recording space?
If movie still cannot be recorded after the above ACCESS indicator on this
check is clear, the disc may be damaged: Use Check 4 DVD video camera/recorder
another disc. remains lit or blinking.
• After disc or card is
inserted, it takes some time
Check 2 No still can be recorded
until recording is possible.
Still can be recorded only on DVD-RAM disc or SD
In the following cases, it will take more time than
memory card.
usual until operation is possible:
Check the following:
• Immediately after a disc or card is reinserted.
• Is proper type of disc or card inserted?
• When a long time has elapsed since the DVD
• Is power switch set to match the recording
video camera/recorder was turned off last.
medium?
• When the temperature is greatly different from
− When using DVD-RAM disc: Set to “N”.
the status of previous recording.
If the LOCK switch on this DVD video camera/
• When disc with scratches, dirt or fingerprints is
recorder is set to L (upper position), set it to inserted.
K (lower position). • When disc is subject to severe vibrations.
If the LOCK switch is set to L (upper position), • When the battery or DC power cord was
switching to “N” is not possible. disconnected instead of following the correct
− When using SD memory card: Set to “P”. procedure using power switch to turn the DVD
• Is loaded DVD-RAM disc write-protected? video camera/recorder off.
• When using SD memory card: Is the erase
prevention switch locked? (p. 27)
• Does disc or card have remaining recording
space?
If still cannot be recorded after the above check is
clear, the disc or card may be damaged: Use
another disc or card.
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 No DVD video camera/recorder No image appears on the LCD
Check 5 Check 7
operation screen or in the viewfinder
Is a fully charged battery attached? • Is DVD video camera/recorder connected to PC
Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from using PC connection cable? (DZ-GX20A/DZ-
AC outlet? MV780A)
Unplug the PC connection cable.
• Does DVD video camera/recorder stop at the
Check 6 No image in viewfinder
end of the scene to which wipe-out was set and
Is LCD monitor open? played back?
No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD
video camera/recorder.

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 Trouble Messages
A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If a message
appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action.
Messages are arranged in alphabetical order.

Reference
Message Cause & Troubleshooting
page
(1) Data error in a part It is possible that the system cannot normally complete writing of
of image file. Repair file when power is turned off for some reason during recording or
data now? editing (deleting, dividing or combining scenes, or creating play
(2) Found error in image list). Selecting “YES” will automatically repair the video file, but
file. Repair data now? even if “NO” is selected, the same message will appear when the
(3) Data error in all DVD video camera/recorder is turned on next time. (Do not
image file. Repair all remove the disc while the DVD video camera/recorder is
data now? recognizing it: Ignoring this will deactivate the file repair function.)
Follow the instructions on screen, taking note of the following
cautions:
• Repair will normally be complete in several minutes, but it may
take longer (up to one hour).
• Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video
camera/recorder when repairing data: Repair is not possible
using a battery. If a battery has been attached, turn the power 
switch off once, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then start
repairing.
• Data may not be repaired, depending on the timing when
power was turned off.
• Data may not be repaired normally if data recorded on another
recorder is mixed in.
• The repaired data may be different from the original recorded
content because of partial deletion of defective portion.
• Since the date/time for repair is added to the repaired data
(only the corrected portion for partial repair), the original date/
time information will be lost.
• Since all movies, and then all stills, are repaired, the order of
recorded contents will be lost in case of message (2) (3) only.
• See *1 on page 166.
(1) Disc is not DVD-R disc that was not initialized for camera use was inserted.
formatted. If it formats, it
becomes possible to
use for camera.
(2) However, when you
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record from PC
connection terminal,
please do not format.
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(3) Format the disc

now?
Battery is almost empty. Replace with a charged battery, or use AC adapter/charger to
39, 43
Replace it. power the DVD video camera/recorder.
Cannot combine scene. Unless consecutive scenes are selected, they cannot be
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Cannot combine scene Scenes in different programs (different recording dates) cannot
of multiple programs. be combined. Create a Playlist first, and then combine such
113
Create Playlist first, and scenes on the playlist.
then combine scenes.
Cannot combine. Select only movies and combine them.
Deselect PHOTO 113
scenes.
Cannot combine. Select Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined, and then
113
multiple scenes. combine them.
Cannot delete scenes. This may occur when scene that was edited for division, etc. is to
be deleted. 110, 113
Combine the divided scenes, and then delete them.
Cannot execute. This message will appear if you attempt to combine or move
Change display scenes with “Category: VIDEO or PHOTO” specified. 136
category to ALL.
Cannot execute. Division or change in thumbnail was executed when multiple
Unselect multiple scenes were selected. 106
scenes.
Cannot read disc. Error occurred while the disc was being recognized. Make sure
Check dirt/crack/both- that there is no scratch or dirt on disc, that the surface/back of
7, 26, 45
sides contrary/inserted disc is not reversed, and that the disc is firmly pushed against the
correctly. turntable. See *3 on page 166 for troubleshooting.
CANNOT RECORD Are you using DVD-R disc? You cannot record still image on
PHOTOS DVD-R disc (recordable of still images from PC). Use DVD-RAM 24
disc to record still images.
Cannot replace The thumbnail of a still cannot be changed.
thumbnail on PHOTO Select a movie. 116
scenes.
Cannot select any more The maximum number of selectable scenes is 999.
119
scenes.
CARD ALMOST FULL Remaining space is only enough to record less than 10 stills.
29, 110, 133
Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card.
Card error has Was the card formatted on PC? Was formatting interrupted
occurred. midway? When using the card on this DVD video camera/ 132
Format the card now? recorder, choose “YES” and format it.
Card error has The card may be damaged: Use another card.
occurred.
27
Formatting is not
complete.
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Card error. • The card terminals may be dirty: Wipe off dirt, and try the card
again, or use another card. 27
• Data other than still image may be included: Use another card.
Card error has Card error could have occurred during editing of scenes. Turn off
occurred. Keep card the DVD video camera/recorder with the card being used inside,
43, 44
inside & restart. connect the AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video
camera/recorder again. Repair of scenes will be attempted.

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Message Cause & Troubleshooting
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Card full. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card.
No more recording on this card can be done: Delete unnecessary 29, 110
stills or use another card.
Card full. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card.
29, 110
Cannot execute.
Card is not formatted. Was the card formatted on PC? When using the card on this DVD
132
Format the card now? video camera/recorder, choose “YES” and format it.
CHECK DISC A disc unusable on this DVD video camera/recorder may have
been inserted or the disc may be damaged.
25, 133
Make sure that the type of disc is correct, and make sure that the
disc is not write-protected.
Control Information Mismatch may occur between the recorded image and scene
Error. information. 134
Update the control information.
• Use another disc.
24, 26
• See *3 on page 166.
COPY PROTECTED The video signal input to this DVD video camera/recorder may be
copy-guarded.
Some prerecorded video materials, such as movies, are guarded
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against copying.
Copy-guarded materials cannot be recorded on this DVD video
camera/recorder.
DISC ACCESS The recorded scene is being stored on disc.
Wait until the message disappears, and you can start to use the 49, 51
DVD video camera/recorder.
This DVD video camera/recorder is verifying whether the correct
disc has been inserted.
158
Wait until the message disappears, and you can start to use the
DVD video camera/recorder.
DISC ALMOST FULL Remaining free space on disc is less than 1 minute of video or 10
28, 110
photos: Delete unnecessary scenes or use another disc.
Disc error has occurred. • Disc error occurred during finalizing, and finalizing failed.
Finalizing is not Replace the disc. 135
complete. • See *3 on page 166.
Disc error has occurred. • Has the disc been initialized on PC? Has initializing the disc on
Format the disc now? PC been interrupted?
Choose “YES” and initialize the disc when using it on this DVD
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video camera/recorder. Initializing the disc will erase all data on
it.
• See *2 on page 166.
English

Disc error has occurred. The disc may be dirty.

Formatting is not Remove the disc and wipe off fingerprints, dust, etc. before
complete. reusing it, or use another disc. 26, 132
This message may also appear if you insert a disc for which
formatting was interrupted midway. In this case, use another disc.
Disc error has occurred. Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes.
Keep disc inside & Turn off the DVD video camera/recorder with the disc being used
43
restart. in it, connect AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video
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Message Cause & Troubleshooting
page
Disc error. • Use another disc.
24, 26
• See *3 on page 166.
• Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing
done on some device other than this DVD video camera/
recorder. 132
Initialize the disc or use another disc.
• Initializing the disc will erase all data on it.
Disc full. Cannot Delete unnecessary scenes before using this disc, or use another
110
execute. disc.
Disc has no data. This message will appear when an attempt is made to execute

playback or editing on Disc Navigation with no scene recorded.
Disc has no Play List. Switching of play list was selected with no play list stored. 125
Disc includes protected The disc may be software protected from a device other than this
scenes. Delete scenes? DVD video camera/recorder. To release this case, use a device 
that has executed software-protect.
Disc is full. Cannot add The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be
control info. entered, so the control information for generating thumbnails
110, 113
cannot be added.
Combine several scenes or delete them.
Disc is not formatted. • Has the disc been initialized on a PC?
Format the disc now? Choose “YES” and initialize the disc when using it on this DVD
video camera/recorder. Initialization will delete all data on the 132
disc.
• See *2 on page 166.
Drive overheat. Please The temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder is too
retry later. high, and reading or writing of the data on disc may not be
performed normally.
44
Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and wait for a while. The
temperature will be effectively decreased if the DVD video
camera/recorder is placed in a well-ventilated spot.
DVD-R Disc, 16:9 mode With DVD-R disc, the setting of 16:9 mode will not be possible
cannot be changed when the Video mode is STD.
93
when Video mode is
STD.
DVD-R Disc, Input Once a DVD-R disc has been recorded in the 16:9 mode, the
Source cannot be input source will not be changeable. 93
changed.
DVD-R Disc, Video With DVD-R disc, the movie quality mode and 16:9 mode once
mode and 16:9 mode used for recording cannot be changed. 28, 91, 93
cannot be changed.
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END OF DISC The disc is full.

You cannot record on this disc anymore. Prepare another disc or 28
delete unnecessary movie scenes from this disc.
End scene cannot be Division is not possible at the end of scene.
112
divided.
Error occurred. Please • Abnormality has occurred with the DVD-RAM disc to be
replace disc or format repaired. Initialize the disc before using it, or use the another
132
disc. disc. Initializing the disc will erase all data on it.
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Message Cause & Troubleshooting
page
Error occurred. Please An abnormality occurred with a DVD-R disc to be repaired.

replace disc. Replace the disc.
Finalize may not be Instantaneous shutoff occurred during finalizing, after which
complete. Finalize again power was supplied and disc was inserted. 135
now?
It is unrecordable on The inserted card cannot be used in this DVD video camera/
27
this card. recorder: Use another card.
JPEG file related to This message will appear when stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc
scenes are not found. using a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder are to 
be copied to card.
No card. Insert a card. 48
No card. No card is inserted.
48
Please insert card. Insert a card.
NO DISC This message may appear when the DVD video camera/recorder
or disc is moved from a cold place to a warm place.
Condensation has occurred on the camera/recorder lens or DVD- 7
RAM drive. Do not remove the disc; leave the DVD video camera/
recorder turned off in a place as dry as possible for 1 – 2 hours.
The disc has not been inserted.
45
Insert it.
The disc is not inserted correctly.
Push the disc against the turntable at the center until a click is
45
heard.
See *3 on page 166.
Is the disc surface/bottom reversed?
45, 46
Check the surface/bottom of disc, and reinsert it correctly.
No more scenes. Play • All scenes are deleted from the play list.
List was deleted. • Since a play list with no scenes cannot be supported by
127, 128
specifications, a play list from which all registered scenes have
been deselected will be deleted.
Photo cannot be Still image cannot be divided.
112
divided.
PlayLists over limit. An attempt was made to create new play list or copy play list,
even though limit specified for play lists in the video recording 124
standard had already been stored.
Same scenes on Play • This will appear when scenes are to be deleted.
List will be deleted. • When a play list exists on disc, an attempt to delete scenes in
110
Delete scenes? program will display this message. (This message will not
appear if you deselect scenes from play list.)
English

Scenes over limit. The number of scenes entered in play list has reached the limit
Cannot add scene. that can be entered. 124, 128
Delete several scenes.
Scenes over limit. The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be
Cannot divide scene. entered. 112, 124
Delete several scenes.
Scenes over limit. This message will appear if you try to move a scene when the
113, 124
Cannot move scene. number of scenes has already reached the registrable limit.
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There was no scene This message will appear if you try to delete multiple scenes on
which can be deleted. Disc Navigation when all the selected scenes have been locked. 110, 118
Release the lock on scenes before executing deletion.
This card cannot be The card cannot be used in this DVD video camera/recorder: Use
used. another card. 27
Please replace card.
This disc cannot be A disc that cannot be used on this DVD video camera/recorder
used. Please replace has been loaded. Check the type of disc. 25
disc.
This disc is recorded by This DVD video camera/recorder can use only discs recorded on
the PAL system. Please the NTSC system. A disc recorded on the PAL system cannot be 
replace disc. used on this DVD video camera/recorder.
Top scene cannot be Division is not possible at the start of scene.
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divided.
UNFORMAT DISC The disc is not initialized or it is damaged.
If this message appears, be sure to initialize the disc on this DVD
video camera/recorder before using it.
Reinitializing even a disc used on this DVD video camera/
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recorder may be necessary (initializing will erase all recorded
contents on disc). If this message appears, try to initialize the
disc. If the same message still appears, the disc may be
damaged: Use another disc.
See *2 on page 166. 26
Use AC adapter/ Finalization is not possible when the DVD video camera/recorder
charger. is powered by a battery: Use the AC adapter/charger for 43, 135
finalization.
Use AC adapter/ Scene cannot be repaired when the DVD video camera/recorder
charger. is powered by a battery.
Turn off power. If the AC adapter/charger is unavailable in handy place, remove
43
the disc, use the opposite side, or use another disc. To repair the
removed disc, insert the disc into the DVD video camera/recorder
afterwards, and connect the AC adapter/charger.
VIDEO scene cannot be No movie can be copied to card.
117
copied to card. Select stills and copy them to card.
Write protected. A card with the erase prevention switch locked is inserted: Unlock
27
Check card. the switch.
Write protected. • A write-protected disc is inserted.
133
Check disc. • Release the write-protect using the Disc Navigation menu.
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• This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded
disc is recognized immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use a
soft, dry cloth to clean off the dirt before using it.
• This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not repair the disc; turn
the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
• If the repair message appears when you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on from off with a
disc loaded after recording on it, choose repair.
• If the repair message appears when recording and playback are normally possible with another
disc – and no condensation occurs and the disc is not dirty – choose repair.
*2
• This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. In this case, do not initialize the disc:
Remove it and then use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean off the dirt before using it.
• This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not initialize the disc;
turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
• Initialization will delete all data on disc.
*3
• This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. Remove the disc and then use the
provided disc cleaning cloth to clean off the dirt before using it.
• This message may also appear when condensation occurs. Wait until the DVD video camera/
recorder dries out, and then turn it on again.
• This message will appear when a single-sided disc is inserted in reverse. Reinsert the disc correctly.
(Insert the disc with the label printed surface facing the outside.)
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Troubleshooting
Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the
DVD video camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer.
Power supplies
Reference
Symptom Cause and Correction
page
Battery cannot be Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
charged. Charge the battery at 50 – 86ºF (10 – 30ºC).
Is the battery abnormally hot?
Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge
it.
Is the DC power cord connected to AC adapter/charger? Unplug 39
it.
Has the battery been unused for a long time?
Remove the battery, and then reattach it. If the battery is still not
charged, it may be dead: Purchase a new one.
• If the battery does not charge after you try the above four
procedures, it may be dead: Purchase a new battery.
Battery weakens fast Are you using the DVD video camera/recorder where the
temperature is low?
A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP7S/DZ-BP14SW/DZ- 41
BP7SW) may be discharged sooner than usual at low
temperatures. Keep extra batteries on hand.
Battery may be dead.
The performance of battery will deteriorate if it is used for an 42
extended period of time or frequently: Purchase a new battery.
The CHARGE indicator Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
on AC adapter/charger Charge the battery in environment where the temperature is 50 –
is blinking. 86ºF (10 – 30ºC).
The battery has possibly discharged excessively. Continue 39
charging: After a while, the battery will be charged to the
specified voltage, and the CHARGE indicator will light. Then the
battery charge will be completed normally.
Power turns off Is battery charged?
immediately after being Charge it.
turned on.
39
When power is turned
on, the LCD screen will
turn on and off.
Power goes off Is Power Save set to “On”?
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unexpectedly. If the powered DVD video camera/recorder is left for as long as 5

minutes without recording or playback with “Power Save: On”
specified, it will automatically turn off to save battery power. To 100
restart recording in this case, set the power switch to “OFF” and
then set it to “O”. You can also specify “Power Save: Off” to stop
automatic power off.
Power cannot be turned Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press
off. the RESET button of DVD video camera/recorder: Reattach a
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power supply to DVD video camera/recorder before turning it on
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Symptom Cause and Correction
page
Even if the DVD video The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn on to
camera/recorder is off, recognize a disc: Closing the cover will automatically turn the
opening the cover will DVD video camera/recorder off. 46
cause the ACCESS
indicator to blink.

During recording
Reference
Symptom Cause and Correction
page
Pressing the REC or Is input image copy-guarded?
27, 81, 133,
PHOTO button will not Is the disc write-protected or the card locked?
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start recording.
Recording starts but Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it?
51
stops immediately. Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc.
Is some other AV device directly connected to the video/audio
input/output jack of this DVD video camera/recorder?
If the AV device is connected via several other devices, such as
80
AV selector, the video signal may not be transmitted incorrectly.
In such a case, reduce the number of devices through which the
video signal is transmitted, or connect AV device directly.
Are you attempting to record image from video game or PC?
From some video games or PCs, image cannot be recorded on 80
this DVD video camera/recorder.
LCD screen is hard to Has brightness of LCD screen been adjusted?
98
see. Stop recording and adjust the brightness.
Is the DVD video camera/recorder being used outdoors?
Use the viewfinder. When using LCD monitor, adjust its angle so 35, 36
that LCD screen is not exposed to direct sunlight.
Focus is not correct. Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subject?
73
Focus manually.
Does “MF” appear?
The DVD video camera/recorder is set to manual focus. Focus 72
the subject manually, or release manual focus.
Is the diopter control correctly adjusted if you are using the
viewfinder as a monitor? 36
Adjust the diopter control.
In cases other than the above, set the power switch to “OFF”, and
44
then set it to “O”, “ N” or “ P” again.
An error message for Repair is only possible when the DVD video camera/recorder is
English

repair appears. powered by the AC adapter/charger. Remove the disc, and then
43
insert another disc: The removed disc can later be repaired by
connecting the AC adapter/charger.
Unevenness appears on Did you press the LCD monitor or the area around it?
LCD monitor screen. If the LCD monitor is pressed, some unevenness will occur.

Release your hand and leave the LCD monitor for a while:
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Symptom Cause and Correction
page
Recognition of disc is Is disc dirty?
51
not complete Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean it.
Pressing the playback Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD
button will not start video camera/recorder?
playback. Playback of image recorded on devices other than this DVD video
camera/recorder may be impossible on this DVD video camera/
recorder.
58
Has scene been edited on a device other than this DVD video
camera/recorder?
If a scene recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is edited
on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder, playback
may not be possible on this DVD video camera/recorder.
No playback picture Is TV input selector set correctly?
appears on TV screen. Some TVs have multiple video input jacks. Check whether the
correct input was selected on TV to match the connected jacks. If 78
the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to VCR, set its
input selector to “external input (LINE)”.
Is the DVD video camera/recorder connected to TV correctly?
77
Check the connections.
Playback picture is Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it?
26
momentarily interrupted. Clean the disc.
Poor playback picture Was the image input from analog VCR (VHS, 8 mm) and
recorded?

The problem may be improved if a VCR equipped with TBC
circuit is used for playback.
Playback picture is Was recording of external input made with “Frame” specified?
95
greatly distorted. Specify “Field” for “PHOTO Input” in record functions setup.
No sound Is the TV volume control set correctly?
Adjust TV volume control, and be sure to adjust the volume on 78
TV.
Disc Navigation Was the image recorded from AV input/output jack with
thumbnails do not interference? 
appear. Record image with no noise or disturbance.
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Symptom Cause and Correction
page
Photos on card cannot This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data
be played back. recorded on SD memory card in other digital cameras conforming
to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The
range of image data normally playable on this DVD video
camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal × 60
vertical to 4000 horizontal × 3000 vertical. If the pixel data is
outside this range, blue thumbnails will appear (thumbnails* in
the figure), meaning the image is unplayable.

A l l scenes 1/ 6

PLAY

* Fig. 1
Even when the number of pixels is within the above range,
playback may not be possible, depending on the recording status
of the digital cameras used.
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is an integrated image
file format of digital cameras: Image files can be used on all
digital devices conforming to DCF.
It will take some time to When playing back a still, “Playback.” will appear: Stills with a
play back photos on large number of pixels will take some time to appear. 
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Reference
Symptom Cause and Correction
page
No drive icon appears The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on.
44
on PC. Check the power supply.
Turn PC off and then disconnect the PC connection cable. Turn
PC on again, and then use the PC connection cable to connect 
the DVD video camera/recorder to PC.
Make sure the PC connection cable is completely plugged into

this DVD video camera/recorder.
Error occurs in playback If error occurs with USB connection, the transfer rate is not
of DVD video camera/ sufficient. It is recommended that you use a USB terminal
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recorder on PC. conforming to USB2.0 when connecting the DVD video camera/
recorder.
Application is not Turn the PC and DVD video camera/recorder off, and try again.

normally run on PC.
Error occurs during The temperature of DVD video camera/recorder is too high due
writing to disc. to continuous operation.
Disconnect the DVD video camera/recorder from PC once,

remove the disc from the DVD video camera/recorder, and then
turn it off. After a few moments, connect them again and write to
a brand-new disc.
Transfer of images Connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another USB terminal
stops. of PC. If your PC is a desktop type, it is recommended that you
use USB terminal on the back of PC. If you are using USB2.0 
extended card, it is also recommended that you install the newest
version driver provided by each USB2.0 card maker.
DVD-RAM/R drive built This problem may be solved if the software related to DVD-RAM/
into PC cannot be used R/RW of your PC is upgraded, or if the UDF driver is uninstalled.
after the provided However, with Windows® Me / 2000 Professional, uninstalling the

software has been UDF driver will make it impossible for the JPEG stills recorded on
installed. DVD-RAM of this DVD video camera/recorder to be read by the
PC.
DVD-R disc cannot be DVD-MovieAlbumSE does not support playback or data read on
played back on DVD- DVD-R disc: Use generally available DVD video playback 143
MovieAlbumSE. software to play back DVD-R disc on PC.
Error appears when Make sure that your PC display adapter (video card) conforms to
starting DVD- DirectX8.1. 141
MovieAlbumSE.
Video written to hard DVD-MovieAlbumSE cannot edit DVD-VR data stored on hard
disk of PC cannot be disk of PC: Copy the data to another DVD-RAM disc and then

edited on DVD- edit it.
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MovieAlbum copy tool.

Movies are not Make sure the power switch of this DVD video camera/recorder is
recognized by set to “O” or “ N”. 
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Symptom Cause and Correction
page
The DISC EJECT While the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC, use
button is not valid when Explorer to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon
the DVD video camera/ and execute “Eject”.

recorder is connected to If DVD-MovieAlbumSE is running, clicking the eject button on
PC. DVD-MovieAlbumSE will open the cover of disc insertion block of
this DVD video camera/recorder: Remove the disc.
When the time stamp of The file system of this DVD video camera/recorder is operated on
file in DVD-RAM is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and time lag information has not
viewed on PC, it is been set. With Windows® as of January, 2005, the time stamp of

different from the actual file viewed on Explorer looks different from the actual recording
recording time. time. The actual recording time will appear for date/time
indication on playback screen.
When DVD- A disc other than DVD-RAM is loaded in drive: DVD-

MovieAlbumSE is MovieAlbumSE cannot be used for media other than DVD-RAM.
started, “Disc in Drive X:
Click the “Preference” button in the dialog box, click the “Device
cannot be used”
Setting” tab to choose the drive where DVD-RAM disc is loaded 
appears.
in the “Drive Select” column, and then click “OK”.
An image that should Click the “Preference” button at top right of DVD-MovieAlbumSE
have been recorded screen, click the “Device Setting” tab to choose the drive where
does not appear when DVD-RAM disc is loaded in the “Drive Select” column, and then 
DVD-MovieAlbumSE is click “OK”.
started.
No USB HS (high Make sure that you have already installed the driver provided with
speed) connection even the USB2.0 card.
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when USB2.0 card is You will need to install the driver provided by USB2.0 card maker
used. in order to operate the USB2.0 card at HS (high speed).
Executing “Export” on Do not choose “Simple Export”: If you do, reading will stop
DVD-MovieAlbumSE midway.

will interrupt reading
midway.
When executing • If stills are included in the range of “export”, it may take more
“Export” on DVD- time because data must be re-encoded and read.
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MovieAlbumSE, it will • If “Divide by Chapter” is not chosen, it may take some time
take time to read. because data will be read while being re-encoded.
“Hardware Removal” Exit Windows® once, and then disconnect the DVD video
results in error. camera/recorder. If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional,

the problem may be solved if you install Windows® 2000 Service
Pack 3 or later.
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Reference
Symptom Cause and Correction
page
Power does not come Execute system reset (press the RESET button). 174
on, or no operation
Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to impact?
occurs by pressing
The DVD video camera/recorder could be damaged. Consult your 
button.
dealer.
The date and time are Has the DVD video camera/recorder been left unused for a long
incorrect. period of time?
37
The internal backup memory battery may be discharged:
Charge it.
No scene can be Is the cursor placed on the scene to be deleted?
deleted. If the selected scene (framed in red) exists, that scene will be
104
deleted even if you use yellow cursor to select any scene. Check
the colors of cursors and bar graph on the thumbnail screen.
Disc cannot be Did you detach the battery or AC adapter/charger before setting
removed. the power switch to “OFF”?
(Cover will not open.) Is the battery charged?
Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter/charger, and then
press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc.
43, 44
Did the DVD video camera/recorder turn off because the battery
remaining level ran out?
Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter/charger, set the
power switch to “OFF”, and then press the DISC EJECT button to
remove the disc.
DVD video camera/ Is the remote control pointed at the infrared receiver on DVD
recorder cannot be video camera/recorder?
34
operated from remote Point it at the infrared receiver to operate the DVD video camera/
control. recorder.
Is the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder exposed
to direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light, etc.?
The remote control cannot operate the DVD video camera/ 34
recorder when strong light strikes the infrared receiver. Adjust the
place or angle of the DVD video camera/recorder.
Is there battery in the remote control?
Also check the polarities of battery. The battery could be dead: 33
Try replacing it.
Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered?
44
Turn it on.
Disc cover cannot be Is disc correctly inserted?
closed. Was disc inserted from wrong direction? 45
Remove the disc and then reinsert it.
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Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, and then

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turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.
Operating sound is This sound is heard because the disc is cyclically operated and

heard cyclically. does not indicate a fault.
Some vibrations are felt These vibrations or sound are caused by disc drive: This does
or slight sound is heard not indicate a fault. 
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 System Reset
If the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD
video camera/recorder may recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory
defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD
video camera/recorder.

1 Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the Note:

DVD video camera/reorder off. Do not press the reset button with undue force.

Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger.

2 Use a fine tipped pen to hold down the reset

button for several seconds.

All settings will be reset.

●List of setting items

Setting
Item Default
method
Camera Functions Program AE Auto p. 86
Setup
White Bal. Auto p. 88
ElS On p. 90
Dig.Zoom 40× p. 56
MIC.Filter Off p. 90
Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode FINE p. 91
Quality FINE p. 94
16:9 Off p. 92
Input Source CAMERA p. 94
PHOTO Input Field p. 95
Self Timer Off p. 96
OSD Output On p. 97
Date Setup Date Set 1/1/2005 12:00AM p. 37
Date Mode M/D/Y p. 38
LCD/EVF Setup LCD Brightness p. 98
EVF Brightness p. 98
Color Level p. 99
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EVF Display Auto p. 99

Initial Setup Beep On p. 100
Power Save Off p. 100
Record LED On p. 101
Language English p. 101
Demo Mode Auto p. 154

* Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted.

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Major Specifications
CCD DZ-GX20A : 1/3.6-inch interlaced
DZ-MV780A : 1/4.5-inch interlaced
DZ-MV730A : 1/6-inch interlaced
Total number of pixels
DZ-GX20A approx. 2,120,000
DZ-MV780A approx. 1,330,000
DZ-MV730A approx. 680,000
Number of effective pixels
DZ-GX20A Movie: approx. 1,230,000
Still: approx. 1,920,000
DZ-MV780A Movie: approx. 690,000
Still: approx. 1,100,000
DZ-MV730A Movie: approx. 340,000
Still: approx. 340,000
Lens DZ-GX20A : F1.8 – 2.2
f = 3/16" – 1-3/4" (4.5 – 45 mm)
Filter diameter: 1-5/16" (34 mm)
Thread pitch: 0.5 mm
DZ-MV780A : F1.8 – 2.3
f = 1/8" – 1-1/4" (3.2 – 32 mm)
Filter diameter: 1-1/4" (30.5 mm)
Thread pitch: 0.5 mm
DZ-MV730A : F1.6 – 2.3,
f = 1/8" – 1-1/16" (2.78 – 43.3 mm)
Filter diameter: 1-5/16" (34 mm)
Thread pitch: 0.5 mm
Focus Auto/Manual
Zoom Optical 10× (DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A),
Optical 16× (DZ-MV730A),
240× with digital zoom added, 40× for still
Required minimum illumination 0.3 lx in Low Light mode
Viewfinder 0.2-inch color (equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels)
LCD monitor 2.5-inch color TFT (approx. 120,000 pixels)
Electronic image stabilizer Electronic type
Shutter speed 1/4 – 1/4000 second (movie)
Self-timer recording Still recording only
English

External microphone jack ø3.5 mm stereo mini-jack: (a plug-in power type microphone cannot
be used)
Recording mode Movie (with sound)
Still (with DVD-RAM disc, SD memory card)

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 Maximum DVD-RAM disc approx. 18 minutes (XTRA)
recordable time DVD-R disc approx. 30 minutes (FINE)
(per side) approx. 60 minutes (STD)
Maximum number DVD-RAM disc DZ-GX20A approx. 750
of recordable stills (per side) DZ-MV780A/DZ-MV730A approx. 999
If movies and stills are mixed on one disc, the recordable number
will decrease.
SD memory card DZ-GX20A approx. 29 (in FINE mode)
(when using DZ-MV780A approx. 58 (in FINE mode)
32 MB card)
DZ-MV730A approx. 232 (in FINE mode)
Varies depending on the recording quality and the type of card.
(p. 29)
Recording format DVD-RAM disc Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR) format
(Dolby Digital)
Still: Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video
recording (DVD-VR) standard (704 × 480 pixels) and
JPEG (DZ-GX20A: 1600 × 1200 pixels, DZ-MV780A:
1280 × 960 pixels, DZ-MV730A: 640 × 480 pixels)
External input: 640 × 480 pixels
DVD-R disc Movie: Conforming to DVD video format (Dolby Digital)
Card Still: Conforming to JPEG (DZ-GX20A: 1600 × 1200 pixels,
DZ-MV780A: 1280 × 960 pixels, DZ-MV730A: 640 × 480
pixels) standard
External input: 640 × 480 pixels
Audio playback format MPEG Audio layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby Digital
Recording medium 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1)
8 cm DVD-R disc (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0)
SD memory card
Jacks Video/audio input/output ×1, External microphone input ×1,
PC connection terminal (connected to PC USB port) ×1 (not
provided with DZ-MV730A)
Battery system Lithium-ion
Power consumption When recording with LCD monitor off (DVD-RAM disc used)
DZ-GX20A approx. 4.4W (in FINE mode)
DZ-MV780A approx. 3.8W (in FINE mode)
DZ-MV730A approx. 3.2W (in FINE mode)
Dimensions DZ-GX20A : approx. 2" × 3-9/16" × 5-3/8"
(W × H × D) (51 × 90 × 137 mm)
(excluding projections)
DZ-MV780A : approx. 2" × 3-3/8" × 4-13/16"
(51 × 86 × 123 mm)
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(excluding projections)
DZ-MV730A : approx. 2" × 3-1/2" × 5-1/4"
(51 × 89 × 133 mm)
(excluding projections)

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Operating temperature (humidity) 32 – 104 ºF (0 – 40 ºC) (less than 80%).
32 – 86 ºF (0 – 30 ºC) when connected to PC
Storage temperature -4 – 140 ºF (-20 – 60 ºC)
Weight DZ-GX20A approx. 480 g (without battery or disc)
DZ-MV780A approx. 420 g (without battery or disc)
DZ-MV730A approx. 450 g (without battery or disc)
Total weight when recording DZ-GX20A approx. 555 g
DZ-MV780A approx. 475 g
DZ-MV730A approx. 505 g
Provided accessories AC adapter/charger, Battery, AV/S input/output cable,
Infrared remote control (not provided with DZ-MV730A),
Lithium battery for remote control (not provided with DZ-MV730A),
Lens cap, Lens cap string, Shoulder strap, Power cable,
DC power cord,
Software CD-ROM (not provided with DZ-MV730A),
PC connection cable (not provided with DZ-MV730A),
Single-sided 8 cm DVD-R disc (not provided with DZ-MV730A),
Disc cleaning cloth

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Index
Capacity .................................................. 28
Numerics Finalize Disc ........................................... 135
16:9 ................................................................ 92 Format ................................................... 132
240x (Dig. Zoom) .............................................. 56 Handling .................................................. 26
40x (Dig. Zoom) ................................................ 56 Protect ................................................... 133
8 cm bare disc .................................................. 24 Update Control Info. ................................. 134
DISC EJECT button .......................................... 47
A Disc guide ........................................................ 45
AC adapter/charger ........................................... 43 Display ............................................................ 52
ACCESS/PC indicator ................................. 49, 51 Information LCD ........................................ 52
Add (edit) ....................................................... 127 Scenes information .................................. 120
All programs ................................................... 121 Viewfinder ................................................ 36
Auto (program AE) ............................................ 86 Divide ............................................................ 112
Auto-focus ....................................................... 72 DVD player ............................................... 79, 155
AV input/output jack ........................................... 77 DVD-R ............................................................. 24
DVD-RAM ........................................................ 24
DVD recorder ........................................... 79, 155
B DVD video format ............................................ 155
Backlight correction ........................................... 74 DVD video recording (DVD-VR) format ......... 30, 155
Battery ............................................................ 39
Attaching to DVD video camera/recorder ...... 40
Charging .................................................. 39 E
Recordable time on DVD video camera/ Edit (play List) ................................................ 127
recorder ................................................ 41 EIS ................................................................. 90
Removing from DVD video camera/ EXPOSURE button ........................................... 74
recorder ................................................ 40 Exposure control ............................................... 74
Setting Up ................................................ 39 External microphone jack ................................... 75
BATTERY EJECT button .................................... 40
Beep ............................................................. 100 F
Black & White fade .......................................... 114 Fade ............................................................. 114
Brightness ....................................................... 98 FIELD (PHOTO Input) ........................................ 95
Finalize Disc ................................................... 135
C FINE (VIDEO Mode) .......................................... 91
Camera Functions Setup ................................... 86 FOCUS button .................................................. 72
Capacity ........................................................ 133 Format Disc ................................................... 132
Card FRAME (PHOTO Input) ...................................... 95
Available .................................................. 27 Frame advance/Frame back ............................... 59
Capacity .......................................... 29, 133
Category ................................................ 136 G
Format ................................................... 132 Go To (during playback) ..................................... 61
Handling .................................................. 27 Go To (on Disc Navigation) ............................... 131
Quality ..................................................... 94
CHARGE indicator ............................................ 39
Cleaning ........................................................ 153
H
Color Level ...................................................... 99 Hand strap ....................................................... 31
Connecting to TV .............................................. 77 Howling ................................................... 77, 156
Copy ............................................................. 117
Create ........................................................... 124 I
Information display mode ................................... 52
D Infrared receiver ................................................ 34
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Date and time ................................................... 37 Infrared sensor ............................................... 156

Date setup ....................................................... 37 Initial Setup .................................................... 100
Defaults ......................................................... 102 Input Source .................................................... 94
Delete (edit) ................................................... 128
Delete (play list) .............................................. 130 L
Delete (scene) ........................................ 110, 127 Language ...................................................... 101
Demo Mode ................................................... 154 Laser pickup block .......................................... 156
Detail (scene) ................................................. 120 Lens cap .......................................................... 32
Dig. Zoom ........................................................ 56 Lens cap string attachment hole .......................... 16
Diopter control .................................................. 36 Linear PCM ........................................ 35, 79, 156
Disc ................................................................ 24 Lock .............................................................. 118
Available .................................................. 24 Lock switch ...................................................... 17

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 Low Light (Program AE) .....................................86 Move ......................................................129
Select ....................................................119
M Skip .......................................................115
Searching for image ...........................................59
MF ..................................................................72
Select (Scene) ................................................106
MIC.Filter .........................................................90
SELECT button ...............................................106
Move .............................................................129
Self Timer .........................................................96
Shoulder Strap ..................................................32
N Skip (Scene) ...................................................115
Normal Menu ....................................................84 Skip playback ....................................................60
Slide Show .....................................................137
O Sports (Program AE) ..........................................86
Optical 10× zoom lens ........................................16 Spotlight (Program AE) .......................................86
STD (VIDEO Mode) ...........................................91
Optical 16x zoom lens ........................................56
Stereo microphone ............................................50
OSD Output ......................................................97
Submenu .......................................................111
Switch (play list) ..............................................125
P Switch (program) .............................................121
PHOTO Input ....................................................95
Play (play list) .................................................125 T
Play (program) ................................................122
Tele-conversion lens ..........................................57
Play list ..........................................................124
Add scenes .............................................126 Thumbnail ......................................................104
Title (play list) ..................................................130
Add scenes (submenu) .............................127
Title (program) ................................................122
Create ....................................................124
Delete ....................................................130
Delete scenes .........................................127 U
Delete scenes (submenu) .........................128 UDF2.01 format .......................................149, 157
Move ......................................................129 Update Control Info. .........................................134
Play .......................................................125
Select scenes (submenu) ..........................128 V
Switch ....................................................125
Video flash .......................................................76
Title .......................................................130
VIDEO Mode ....................................................91
Portrait (Program AE) .........................................86
FINE ........................................................91
Power Save ....................................................100
STD .........................................................91
Power switch .....................................................44
XTRA .......................................................91
Program .........................................................121
Video selector .....................................81, 93, 157
Play .......................................................122
Vol. button ........................................................58
Switch ....................................................121
Title .......................................................122
Program AE ......................................................86 W
Protect Disc ....................................................133 White Bal. .........................................................88
White fade ......................................................114
Q Wide conversion lens .........................................57
Wipe fade .......................................................114
Quality (Card) ...................................................94
Quick Menu ......................................................63
QUICK MENU button .........................................64 X
XTRA (VIDEO Mode) .........................................91
R
Record button ...................................................49 Z
Recording indicator ..........................................101 Zoom lever .......................................................56
Remote control .................................................33
Repeat Play ....................................................136
Reset .............................................................102
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settings ..................................................102
system ...................................................174
RESET button .................................................174

S
Sand & Snow (Program AE) ................................86
Scene
Combine .................................................113
Delete ....................................................110
Detail .....................................................120
Divide ....................................................112
Fade ......................................................114

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the package of CD-ROM
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with this product, if you agree to the terms herein.
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