User manual HITACHI DZ-BX31A

[. . . ] Instruction Manual DZ-GX20MA/DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DZ-BX31A Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely. Manual de instrucciones Para obtener el mejor funcionamiento y asegurar muchos aos de utilizacin exentade problemas, lea todo este manual de instrucciones. Mode d'emploi Des performances optimales et un fonctionnement long terme seront assurs en appliquant les prsentes instructions aprs avoir entirement lu ce mode d'emploi. English DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA English Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off. English WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). WARNING: The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Identifications of caution marks This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. [. . . ] 31 "SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS") English REM 9 9 9 NORM 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2006 1 Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s button, use the f/ Qu a l i t y e/d/c/A I n p u t Sou r ce Se l f T i me r buttons to choose OSD Ou t p u t "Quality" on the ENTER RETURN "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. Setup F I NE NORM ECO 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Still recording quality Note: The still quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. 2 Choose the option you want, and then press the A button. 1<>23 RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE) If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD video camera/recorder, you must first switch the setting on the DVD video camera/recorder. Refer to the explanation starting from page 83 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to other devices or record images input from them. Setting CAMERA LINE S LINE* Content Usually select this option. To input image from another device To input S-VIDEO signal from another device On-screen display No display L IN S IN * Displayed on DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only. 1 Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s button, use the f/ V I DEO Mode e/d/c/A 16 : 9 I n p u t Sou r ce buttons to choose OSD Ou t p u t "Input Source" on the ENTER RETURN "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. Setup 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Note: The "Input Source" setting will return to "CAMERA" whenever the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned off. L IN 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2006 CAMERA L I NE S L I NE RAM External input icon 2 Choose "LINE", and then press the A button. 97 13 English SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) When "Input Source: LINE or S LINE" is specified, you can record stills of externally input images on either a DVD-RAM disc or a card. The DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image with little movement by specifying "Frame", but "Field" is recommended for recording image with movement. Recording format Frame Field Details of setting Does not suit recording of frequently moving video subjects, despite high image quality. Frame suits recording of less moving video. Suitable for recording of frequently moving video subjects. On-screen display DVD-RAM card D C G F 1 Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s button, use the f/ I n p u t Sou r ce PHOTO I n p u t e/d/c/A Se l f T i mer buttons to choose "PHOTO Input" on the ENTER RETURN "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. Setup F r ame Field RAM Note: The PHOTO Input setting can be confirmed using the on-screen information. The PHOTO Input setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Refer to "Recording (Dubbing) Images", p. 83 to see how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another device. 2 Select the desired option and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Still external input icon (Field) L IN REM 9 9 9 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2006 98 13 SELF-TIMER You can record photos using the self-timer function, as with ordinary cameras. The self-timer function is valid only when recording photos (stills). English 1 Press the MENU button, use the f/ e/d/c/A buttons to choose "Self Timer" on the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p I n p u t Sou r ce Se l f T i mer OSD Ou t p u t 4 Press the PHOTO button. The recording indicator at the front of DVD video camera/recorder will blink. The self-timer indicator will start to count down, and recording will commence approximately 10 seconds later. Note: You can also check that self-timer has been set by reviewing the on-screen information. To release the self-timer mode, choose "Off" on the menu screen or turn DVD video camera/recorder off. To suspend self-timer, press the PHOTO button again before recording starts, or press the C button. On Of f ENTER RETURN RAM 2 Select "On", and then press the A button. The self-timer will be set. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. 10 REM 9 9 9 Self-timer recording 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2006 99 1<>23 English 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 button, use the f/ e/d/c/A buttons to choose "OSD Output" on the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p V I DEO Mode 16:9 I n p u t Sou r ce OSD Ou t p u t ENTER RETURN 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Note: The "OSD Output" setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Even if "Off" is chosen, the on-screen information will appear during playback. See page 63 for playback onscreen information display. Even after the on-screen information is removed from the TV screen, it will still appear in the viewfinder or 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. On Of f RAM 2 Choose "On" or "Off", and press the A button. LCD screen or viewfinder 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN "On" setting 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2006 "Off" setting FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2006 TV screen TV screen 100 1<>23 LCD/EVF Setup SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) 1 Press the MENU button, use the f/ e/d/c/A buttons to choose "Adjust" on the "LCD/ EVF Setup" menu screen, and then choose "LCD Brightness". LCD / EVF Se t up Ad j u s t EVF D i s p l a y ENTER RETURN RAM 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 for adjustment. Press c : The screen becomes brighter. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. LCD / EVF Ad j u s t LCD B r i g h t n e s s EVF B r i g h t n e s s Co l o r L e v e l ADJUST ENTER RAM Note: The brightness setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Brightness adjustment bar SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS) 1 Press the MENU button, use the f/ e/d/c/A buttons to choose "Adjust" on the "LCD/ EVF Setup" menu screen, and then choose "EVF Brightness". LCD / EVF Se t up 3 Press the MENU button to end the adjustment. Note: The brightness setting is stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Ad j u s t EVF D i s p l a y ENTER RETURN RAM 2 Use the d/c buttons for adjustment. Press c : The screen becomes brighter. LCD / EVF Ad j u s t LCD B r i g h t n e s s EVF B r i g h t n e s s Co l o r L e v e l ADJUST ENTER RAM Brightness adjustment bar 101 English SETTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL) You can adjust the color density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder. English 1 Press the MENU button, use the f/ e/d/c/A buttons to choose "Adjust" on the "LCD/ EVF Setup" menu screen, and then choose "Color Level". LCD / EVF Se t up 3 Press the MENU button. Note: The color setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. [. . . ] IMPORTANT: CONSERVER CETTE CARTE DE GARANTIE AINSI QUE LA FACTURE D'ACHAT UTILISATION ULTRIEURE. C PRIODE DE GARANTIE: 1 AN PICES ET MAIN-D'OEUVRE En l'absence d'un centre de service HITACHI dans un rayon acceptable, l'acheteur doit assumer la responsabilit et les cots pour un emballage adquat, l'expdition ainsi que tous les cots associs la livraison de l'appareil au CENTRE DE SERVICE AUTORIS HITACHI le plus prs. Toutes les dpenses encourues pour le transport ou la livraison nos centres de service autoriss Hitachi sont aux frais de l'acheteur. Le produit doit tre emball adquatement pour viter les bris, tout en s'assurant d'y inclure une brve description du problme ainsi qu'une PREUVE validant la garantie. Seuls les produits encore couverts par la garantie seront retourns sans frais au consommateur. 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