Hitachi DZ-GX5020A Manual do Utilizador

DZ-GX5080ADZ-GX5020A/DZ-GX5000ADVD-RAM DVD-RWDVD-R +RWInstruction manualMode d’emploiDes performances optimales et un fonctionnement à long terme sero

English10DISC CLEANINGUse the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown in the figure. Do not wipe the d

English100<>2/FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC (FINALIZE DISC)If you want to play back a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/rec

English101>/ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALIZED DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW (DISC UNFINALIZE)You can unfinalize the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW finalized on this

English1021OthersDISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY)Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in the order

English1031<>2/PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3 DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE)If you connect the DVD video camera/recorder with a disc recorded in wid

English1041<>2/3Viewing on TV ScreenConnecting to a TVCONNECTING TO A TVUse the provided AV/S output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recor

English1051<>2/3VIEWING ON TV SCREEN1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to “VCR” whichever applicable Video input.Refer to the TV instru

English1061<>2/Playback on DVD Recorder/PlayerPLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISCYou can use a DVD recorder or DVD player that conforms t

English1071<>2/3Recording (Dubbing) ImagesRECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICESYou can record (dub) images played back on this DVD v

English1081<>2/3Connecting to PCSoftware ProvidedYou can utilize on PC the videos and photos recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using t

English109Requirements of available PC[When using Windows]• OS: Windows® 2000 Professional SP3 or higher Windows® XP Home Edition or higherWindows® XP

English11About This Manual●Displays in this manualUnderstand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on

English110Installing Software[When using Windows]1 Turn the PC on.If you have been using the PC, terminate all running software programs.2 Insert the

English1117 Choosing video system:The screen for setting the video system will appear, and then click “Next”.8 Executing installation:The setups for i

English112[When using Macintosh]1 Turn the Macintosh on, and insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of Macintosh.2 Double-click the DVDCAM50

English113Connecting to PC via PC Connection CableUse the provided PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC as shown below.N

English114When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, the DVD video camera/recorder will be recognized as a drive. The drive will appear on s

English115The following operations are not possible on the DVD video camera/recorder while it is being connected to PC:• Camera operation using operat

English116●When removing SD memory card[When using Windows]Make sure that the SD memory card is not being accessed by the PC software on PC, and that

English117BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION (UNPLUGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE)/CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH[When using Windows]1 Before unplugging the PC

English118Using ImageMixer 3 for WindowsImageMixer 3 allows you to capture the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC, edit the vide

English119CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISCYou can use the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder to create a disc that can b

English12Table of ContentsImportant Information...2For Your Safety...

English1206 Select the images from which you wish to create a DVD-Video, and then click “Import”.The image recorded on disc will appear. Select the ch

English1218 Click “Write” to create a DVD-Video.Clicking “Write” will display the screen for writing.Check “Create disc”, perform setting for write, s

English122Using ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAMImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM allows you to import the images recorded on this DVD video came

English123IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC INTO MACINTOSHImageMixer 3 allows you to import movie files recorded on disc into Macintosh as MPEG files.

English124CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISCYou can use the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder to create a disc that can b

English1256 Write to a DVD.You can check the video files in a DVD list. Select the video file you wish to check and click the Playback icon at the bot

English126Uninstalling Software[When using Windows]Use “Control Panel” to open “Add or Remove Applications”, choose the application to be uninstalled

English127Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/recorder to PCUse the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder when connecting it

English128Subsidiary InformationIntroduction to Optional AccessoriesCAMERA ACCESSORIESWide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)*1 (p. 51)Tele-conversion lens (DZ-

English129Trouble MessagesA message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If a message appears, refer to the following tab

English13RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) ... 59REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) ...

English130Cannot combine. Deselect PHOTO scenes.Select only movies and combine them.79Cannot combine. Select multiple scenes.Select a range of at leas

English131Card error has occurred.Formatting is not complete.The card may be damaged: Use another card.23Card error has occurred. Keep card inside &am

English132Disc error has occurred. • Use another disc.• See *3 and *4 on page 135.10, 22• Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing d

English133Error occurred. Please replace disc or format disc.• Abnormality has occurred with the DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW disc to be repaired. Initialize th

English134*1• This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognized immediately after it

English135*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 d

English136Power turns off immediately after being turned on.Is battery charged?Charge it.25When power is turned on, the LCD screen will turn on and of

English137During recordingSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pagePressing the REC button will not start recording.• Is a finalized disc in the DVD

English138During playbackSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pageRecognition of disc is not complete.Is disc dirty?Use the provided disc cleaning cl

English139When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PCSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pageNo drive icon appears on PC.The DVD video cam

English14Recording (Dubbing) Images... 107RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES...

English140MiscellaneousWhen the time stamp of file in DVD-RAM is viewed on PC, it is different from the actual recording time.The file system of this

English141Disc cannot be removed.(Cover will not open.)• Did you detach the battery or AC adapter/charger before setting the power switch to “OFF”?Is

English142System ResetIf the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD video camera/recorder may recover to

English143*1 "100x" will appear on DZ-GX5000A.• Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted.Major SpecificationsIniti

English144Maximum number of recordable stillsDVD-RAM disc(per side)approx. 999If movies and stills are mixed on one disc, the recordable number will d

English145STORAGE CAPACITY OF DISCMovie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies)Note:• If you record in XTRA mode at

English146To Order in the United StatesBY PHONETo Order in CanadaTO ORDER ACCESSORIES(Canada only)BY PHONEPOUR COMMANDER DESACCESSOIRES(Canada seuleme

English147IndexNumerics16:9 ... 618 cm bare disc ...

English148OOptical 25× zoom lens ...50Optical 30x zoom lens ...50OSD Output

English149Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROMThis Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the

English15Checking Provided AccessoriesMake sure that you have all the following accessories in package:Battery (model DZ-BP07PW):Portable power supply

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English16Names of Parts1 LED light (for DZ-GX5080A only) (p. 42)2 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 20)3 Stereo microphoneTake care that the microph

English1710 Viewfinder (p. 30)11 Diopter control (p. 30)To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)12 SLEEP/R

English1823 FULL AUTO (p. 55)To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic.24 FOCUS button (p. 52)To switch between manual focus and auto-

19EnglishSetupsThis section explains preparations for recording – setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery.Demonstration FunctionThis DVD

English2Important InformationFor Your SafetyThe power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected.

English20ATTACHING LENS CAP1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap.2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment ho

English21Discs and CardsThe following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and the funct

English22AVAILABLE DISCSThis DVD video camera/recorder can use only the 8-cm bare discs not packed in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round D

English23EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER• CD• CD-R• CD-RW• CD-ROM• DVD-ROM• DVD-Video• DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Auth

English24Preparations for Power SupplyUSING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGERIt is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to

English25Setting Up the BatteryThe DZ-BP07PW battery provided with DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before

English26●Battery charged statusYou can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger:Note:See “Troubl

English27●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.)See the following table as a reference for how long th

English28BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATORWhen the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears in the

English29Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and OffWhile holding down the gray button at the right of power switch, set the switch according to each

English3Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 Professional, and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Windows Vist

English30VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREENIf you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen.1 Open the LCD monitor.The LC

English311<>2/3Setting Date and TimeSet the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly.The f

English321<>2/3Initial SettingsPress the MENU button, and then use f/e/d/c/A to display the “Initial Setup” menu screen. See page 48 for detaile

English33RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 142)). (Note, howev

English341<>2/3LCD/EVF SetupADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS)1 Press the MENU button, use the

English35ADJUSTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL)You can adjust the color density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder.1 Press the MENU button, use t

English36Inserting and Removing Disc1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it.A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cove

English37Note:•If the cover of disc insertion block is open, the ACCESS/PC indicator will blink when an image is displayed on the LCD monitor screen:

English38Inserting and Removing Card1Open the LCD monitor.2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off.3 Open the cover of card insertion block.4 Insertin

39EnglishBasic TechniquesThis section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder.1<&

English4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIn addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safet

English4013Recording StillsNote:Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card.1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video cam

English411<>2/3Swift Restart of Recording (SLEEP/RESTART button)If you press the SLEEP/RESTART button while in the recording pause status instea

English421<>2/3Recording using LED Light (for DZ-GX5080A only)You can use the LED light to illuminate a subject to be recorded in a dark place.1

English431<>2/3On-Screen InformationVarious types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording.INFORMATION

English441. Recording mode (p. 39, 40)2. 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode) (p. 61)3. Program AE (only in movie recording mode) (p. 56)4. Backli

English4514.Disc/Card type15.Movie recording quality (when using disc) (p. 60)Still recording quality (when using card) (p. 63)16.Remaining space on d

English46●Switching the information display modeYou can switch the display mode of on-screen information:Press the DISPLAY button.The full and minimum

English47●Interpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen facing the same direction as the lensNote:• If the LCD screen is set facin

English48Checking Flow of MenuThe following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder:• Full Menu: To display all men

English49●Flow of Full Menu The shaded menu item can also be set using the Quick Menu.Refer to page indicated for details of each function.Camera Fun

English5Cautions When UsingHandle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:• The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface wit

English501<>2/3ZoomingIf you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T” control side with Dig. Zoom specified, the digital zoom will be activate

English51RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECTUse the tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens with the following filter

English521<>2/3Manually Focusing SubjectThe DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manua

English53Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 52):Objects not in the center of screenObjects that ar

English541<>2/3Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure)The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically.

English551<>2/3Using Full Auto FunctionPressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions.1 Press the FULL AUTO button.“FULL

English561<>2/3Setting Up Camera FunctionsSELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)This DVD video camera/recorder

English57RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHTWhen Program AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subjec

English581 Press the MENU button, choose “White Bal.” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.2 Choose the desired op

English59USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS)When you use zoom (see page 50) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in

English6Do not point directly at the sun:• If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction or a fir

English60Setting Up Record Functions1<>2/SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)Choose the movie quality from “XTRA”, “FINE”, “STD”.1 Press the MEN

English611<>2/SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE)When viewing recorded images later on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), specify wide

English62Note:• The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.• When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW:You can

English633SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY)You can switch the still recording quality only when using card.1 Press the MENU button, use the f

English641<>2/3SETTING 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

65EnglishDisc Navigation1<>2/3Using Disc NavigationSTARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATIONDisc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded

English66Disc Navigation screenNote:• Pressing the DISPLAY button will display the recording date/time of the scene on which the cursor is placed in t

English67PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select the desired scene.The selected

English681<>2/3PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENEPlaying Back1 Press the A button in the recording pause status.The DVD video camera/recorder wi

English691<>2/3CAPTURING PHOTOYou can record an image displayed during playback of video as a photo on a card.1 Press the MENU button at a scene

English7Do 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 CAR

English701<>2/SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIEDuring playback, press the f or e button to locate the start of desired scene.Press e once:To skip to the fi

English711<>2/3JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)1 Press the MENU button during playback.2 Choose the option (point you want to go to), and then

English721<>2/3INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACKVarious types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewi

English73SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select the desired scene.3 Press the SELECT button o

English74FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATIONThe Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations.Functions Available with Disc Na

English75UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENUPress the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu

English76●When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc●When using cardScene Select (p. 85) Start → Current (p. 85)Detail (p. 86) Current → End (p. 85)Al

English77Scene1<3DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE)You may want to delete unwanted scenes.Scenes on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and

English78●Editing using submenuPress the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (see page 77): The submenu will appear.Pressing the C butt

English791<COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT – COMBINE)If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of D

English8Cautions When StoringDo not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time:• The

English801<DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT – FADE)You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene.There are three types of special eff

English811<PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT – SKIP)You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will

English821<CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT – THUMBNAIL)Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can

English8313COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY)1 Set the power switch to “O” or “N“.2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.3 Select the still to

English843LOCKING 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 sw

English851<>2/3SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT)You can use this “Select” function to select consecutive scenes at one time.This funct

English861<>2/3DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL)You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording d

English87ProgramWHAT IS “PROGRAM”?Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still.1<

English881<>2/PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY)You can play back only the selected program.1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Press the MENU button.

English89Note:• If you wish to delete the letter for title, press the C button once: The input letter will be deleted. Holding down the C button will

English9CLEANINGBe sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder.●Cleaning LCD screen and camera lensUse dry, s

English901<Play ListWHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded

English911<SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SELECT)Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected

English921<ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Press the MENU button.3 Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to

English931<DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be

English941<DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen.1 Press the DISC

English951<ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE)1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Press the MENU button.3 Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to choose “Select

English961<CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/t

English971<>2/3Go ToFrom the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene, and playback will start from that point.TOP

English981<PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC)You can protect a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc in order to prevent recorded images from bein

English991<UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.)Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder ha