User manual HITACHI DZ-BD10HA

[. . . ] Instruction Manual (English) DZ-BD10HA Introduction HDD/BD/DVD/Cards Battery Pack Let's Get Started Recording -- Viewing Various Recording Techniques Dubbing on BD/DVD/ Card Editing Viewing on the Other Devices Connecting to your PC Additional Information Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi Camcorder. Please read this Instruction Manual to understand its proper use. After reading the Instruction Manual, store it safely. QUICK GUIDE Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the camcorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camcorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. [. . . ] · If multiple scenes have been selected, the total recording time of the selected scenes (total number in case of stills) will appear. When using the HDD/BD/ DVD/Card (Movies) Detail VIDEO (HX) (HF) (HS) : : : : 2hour59min59sec (999scenes) 2hour 0min 0sec (900scenes) 59min 0sec ( 99scenes) 59sec ( 9scenes) 1 Insert the medium you want to format (except for the HDD). , then press MENU. 2 Press *1 Select "HDD Setting" or "Disc Setting" or "SD Card Setting" For "HDD Setting", select "Format HDD" then press the confirmation button. Likewise, for 3 "Disc Setting", select "Format Disc", or for "SD Card Setting" select "Format SD Card" then press the confirmation button. The confirmation screen appears. RETURN When using a card (Stills) Detail Scene No. 2 (100-0021) Date : 10/ 1/2008 10:10:10AM Scene No. 3 (100-0022) Date : 11/ 1/2008 10:10:10AM 5 Select "Yes", then press the confirmation button. · Formatting will start. · When using a DVD-RW disc, a screen for prompting you to select the VF mode or VR mode will appear. See p. 24. RETURN *1 When using a BD/DVD disc or a card recorded on another device, the screen displays "(­):" and time. HDD BD-RE RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) CARD 4 * If you choose "VR mode" when Formatting the HDD/ BD/DVD/CARD (Format) Formatting the HDD, or a BD/DVD or card deletes all recorded contents. · Formatting will delete all the recorded contents on the HDD, disc, or card. · All movies and still pictures will be deleted from the card. formatting a DVD-RW (VR mode), finalization will not be canceled. All contents on the disc will be erased after being formatted and the disc will be a finalized DVD-RW (VR mode) and recordable. If you choose "VF mode" above, finalization will be canceled. Editing Note 71 BD-RE RAM -RW (VR) HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R CARD Protecting the BD/DVD Although previously recorded movies will not be erased by recording new movies, a protect setting will ensure against accidental erasure and formatting. If the protect setting is activated, however, you will not be able to make new recordings until the protect setting is canceled. Checking the Remaining Recording Capacity 1 Insert the medium you want to check (except for the HDD). , then press MENU. 2 Press 1 Insert a disc you want to protect 2 Press , then press MENU. "Protect Select "HDD Setting", "Disc Setting", or "SD Card Setting" 3 "Capacity", then press the confirmation button. The information of the chosen medium appears on the screen. Select "Disc Setting" Disc", then press the 3 confirmation button. 4 The confirmation screen appears. After checking the information, press , or press C twice. 4 · To cancel the protect setting, repeat the same steps to select "Unprotect Disc" in step 3. Select "Yes", then press the confirmation button. To protect a card, lock its erasure prevention switch (p. 22). Hint If you repeat recording/deleting images on a card for a long time, you may not be able to record scenes on it due to data fragmentation. In this case, dub or save your recordings on a disc or on your computer first and format the card. Hint Editing 72 Viewing on the Other Devices HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R CARD Use the GUIDE button for help!(p. 7) Connecting to Your TV for Viewing Connecting to a TV The connection method differs depending on the type of video input terminal that your TV is equipped with. Connection methods in order of best image quality are as follows: HDMI terminal ­ Component Terminal ­ Video terminal Notes · Before connecting, always turn down the volume of your TV set, to prevent feedback noise (howling) from your TV speakers. · Insert the connector cables straight into the terminals. Inserting them at an angle may cause the terminals to break. Connecting the camcorder to your TV's HDMI terminal The HDMI connection provides the highest quality digital image and sound signals to your TV through a single cable, without degradation. HDMI To HDMI OUT terminal HDMI Mini-to-Standard Cable (sold separately) Viewing on the Other Devices Notes · 1080i signals are output from the camcorder's HDMI OUT terminal. When the camcorder is connected to a TV which is not compliant with 1080i signals, the message "Playback error has occurred. Change the connection terminal. " appears in the camcorder's LCD display. If the camcorder is recording or playing when this message is displayed, the operation stops. In this case, reconnect the cable through another method such as by using the component terminal. (See also "Troubleshooting" (p. 97). ) · If the camcorder is connected to the TV through the HDMI terminal, audio will not be output from the camcorder other than during playback. 73 Connecting the camcorder to your TV's component input Not to be connected. [. . . ] 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. Responsible Party: HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 U. S. A Tel: 619-591-5200 Additional Information 119 Warranty Limitations The Limited Warranty provided by Hitachi does not cover: A. Cabinet (exterior finish items), Battery packs, Accessories, Lens Cleanings, Head Cleanings, DVD Disc Damage, Video Tape Damage, or Software Modifications. [. . . ]