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  • Page 1 DZ-HS303SW/DZ-HS301SW Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 4: Cautions On Hdd

    • If you so, recording, playback or dubbing may not be possible. Please note in advance that Hitachi will not accept any liability or make compensation for loss of data, or direct or indirect damage when recording or playback is not performed normally due to a fault in this DVD video camera/recorder.
  • Page 5 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 coloured dots (red, blue, green).
  • Page 6 • 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. Be careful of moisture condensation: •...
  • Page 7 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 ACCESS/PC blinking to show that data is being written to disc or card, indicator or being read from it.

  • Page 8: Cautions When Storing

    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.

  • Page 9: Cleaning

    CLEANING Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. ●Cleaning LCD screen and camera ●Cleaning DVD Video Camera/ lens Recorder Case Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use case hard with any foreign object, such as grit, force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing...

  • Page 10: Disc Cleaning

    (generally available) to completely delete the data on it. It is user’s responsibility to control the data on disc and memory card. • Hitachi will not accept any responsibility for leaking of personal data. Read This First To guide you, we have included following five chapters.

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the HDD/disc card you use. ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-HS303SW / HS301SW are different, the method of operating these models is identical. The illustrations of DZ-HS303SW are used for the explanation in this text.

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Introduction ●Recording is possible on both HDD and DVD: In FINE mode, recording for up to 3 hours is possible on HDD; up to 30 minutes on DVD. (p. 42, 155) ●Dubbing to an 8 cm DVD can be performed on this DVD video camera/recorder using only one button: Simple dubbing without a DVD recorder or PC.(p.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Information .........2 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off ............32 For Your Safety ..........2 Viewing Images ..........33 Precautions ............2 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...3 SCREEN ............33 Cautions on HDD ..........4 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH Cautions When Using ........4 VIEWFINDER ...........33...
  • Page 14 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303SW only)... 58 SELECTING SCENES RECORDED ON HDD AND DUBBING THEM (SCENE SELECT Setting Up Camera Functions......59 DUBBING) ............83 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH Scene............... 84 THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAMME DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE) ..... 84 AE MODE) ............
  • Page 15 FINALISING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW Subsidiary Information (FINALIZE DVD) ..........107 Introduction to Optional Accessories..... 137 ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALISED CAMERA ACCESSORIES ........ 137 DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW POWER SUPPLY ..........137 (UNFINALIZE DVD)........108 Trouble Messages......... 138 Others ............109 Troubleshooting..........145 DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) ....

  • Page 16: Checking Provided Accessories

    Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): Battery (model DZ-BP07PW): AC adapter/charger For DZ-HS303SW only. For DZ-HS301SW only. Portable power (model DZ-ACS3 (SW)): Portable power supply for this DVD video supply for this DVD video camera/recorder.

  • Page 17: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts (Inside the cover) 1 Flash (for DZ-HS303SW only) (p. 58) 8 Lens hood (for DZ-HS303SW only) (p. 53) Always remove this lens hood when using 2 Light receiving sensor the optional tele-conversion or wide- (for DZ-HS303SW only) conversion lens.
  • Page 18 15 Viewfinder (p. 33) 22 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 29) Press this button when removing the battery. 16 Dioptre control (p. 33) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the 23 Battery attachment platform (p. 29) viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 24 Record button (REC) (p.
  • Page 19 32 33 34 38 39 28 FULL AUTO button (p. 57) 38 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 7, 43) To switch the DVD video camera /recorder 39 QUICK MENU button (p. 50) to full automatic. To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus).
  • Page 20 PHOTO DISPLAY DIGITAL ZOOM MENU ZOOM SELECT DELETE DISC NAVIGATION 45 PHOTO button (p. 43) 53 ZOOM T button (p. 52) 46 REC button (p. 42) 54 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 52) 47 MENU button (p. 34, 50, 85) 55 ZOOM W button (p. 52) 48 SELECT button (p.

  • Page 21: Setups

    Setups This section explains preparations for recording – setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Demonstration Function 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. ten minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder, connected to the AC adapter/charger, is turned on and left unoperated.

  • Page 22: Attaching Lens Cap

    ATTACHING LENS CAP Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap. Shorter end Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder. Longer end Push the both sides of cap inward and attach it over the lens.

  • Page 23: Removing Battery From Remote Control

    • 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/...

  • Page 24: Hdd/Dvd/Cards

    HDD/DVD/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 DVD-RW DVD-RW Function DVD- DVD-R memory mode) mode) card ● ● ●...

  • Page 25: Hdd, Discs

    • It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with this DVD video camera/recorder has been confirmed. When using an HG type double-sided disc, take great care with handling it.

  • Page 26: Examples Of Discs That Cannot Be Used On This Dvd Video Camera/Recorder

    EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER: • CD • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) • CD-R • DVD-RW DL (Dual Layer) • CD-RW • +R DL (Double Layer) • CD-ROM • +RW DL (Double Layer) •...

  • Page 27: Preparations For Power Supply

    Preparations for Power Supply 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.

  • Page 28: Setting Up The Battery

    Note • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP07PW (unavailable for DZ-HS303SW), DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-HS303SW) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in fire.

  • Page 29: Attaching Battery To Dvd Video Camera/Recorder

    Note See “Troubleshooting” on page 145 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 25ºC): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-HS303SW)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP07PW (provided with DZ-HS301SW)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-HS303SW): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery.
  • Page 30 ●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-HS303SW)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) DZ-HS303SW DZ-HS301SW Video...

  • Page 31: Battery Remaining Level Indicator

    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) EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY •...

  • Page 32: Turning Dvd Video Camera/Recorder On And Off

    Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and While holding down the grey button at the right Note of power switch, set the switch according to • Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to let it recognise the disc, you can immediately record each recording function: or play back by turning the DVD video camera/ Set to “OFF”:...

  • Page 33: Viewing Images

    Viewing Images VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH SCREEN VIEWFINDER If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. Pull out the viewfinder. Open the LCD monitor. Turn the dioptre control knob to adjust the focus to suit your eyesight.

  • Page 34: Setting Date And Time

    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. buttons to select, and then press designate.

  • Page 35: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Press the MENU button, and then use buttons to display the “Initial Setup” menu screen. See page 50 for detailed operation procedure. Press the MENU button again to exit setting. SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) Select “On” or “Off”, and Note I n i t i a l S e t u p then press the...

  • Page 36: Resetting Menu Settings To Defaults (Reset)

    RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET) You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 152)). (Note, however, that the date/time will not be reset.) Choose “Reset” on the If you are sure that you I n i t i a l S e t u p Re s e t “Initial Setup”...

  • Page 37: Lcd/Evf Setup

    LCD/EVF Setup ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS) Press the MENU button, use the Press the button to end the setting. buttons to choose “LCD/EVF Adjust” on the “LCD/EVF Setup” menu Note screen, and then choose “LCD Brightness”or •...

  • Page 38: Adjusting Colour Density (Colour Level)

    ADJUSTING COLOUR DENSITY (COLOUR LEVEL) You can adjust the colour density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder. Press the MENU Press the button to end the setting. LCD / EVF Se t u p button, use the LCD/ EVF Ad j u s t Note EVF D i s p l a y A u t o...

  • Page 39: Inserting And Removing Disc

    Inserting and Removing Disc Set the power switch to “DVD” or “OFF” . When removing the disc: While pushing down the centre portion of When the power switch is set to “HDD” or turntable, pick up the disc, holding its edge, “SD”, the cover of disc insertion block will to remove it.
  • Page 40 Note • 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: In this case, the DVD video camera/recorder will not turn off even if the power switch is set to “OFF”. If the cover remains open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off.

  • Page 41: Inserting And Removing Card

    Inserting and Removing Card Open the LCD monitor. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. Open the cover of card insertion block. Inserting Card: Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks. Removing Card: Push the centre of card edge. The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers.

  • Page 42: Basic Techniques

    DVD video camera/recorder on. approximately 3 seconds. After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out, • Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that perform the subsequent operation: cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect. • Each time the DVD video camera/recorder enters the...

  • Page 43: Recording Stills

    Recording Stills Press the PHOTO/SELECT button all the way Note (full pressing). Recording of still images is possible on card. The screen will be black, and then the PHOTO/SELECT recorded still will be displayed. When the button “ ” mark appears, you can proceed with the next recording;...

  • Page 44: Swift Restart Of Recording (Sleep/Restart Button)

    Swift Restart of Recording (SLEEP/RESTART button) If you press the SLEEP/RESTART button while in the recording pause status instead of turning the DVD video camera/recorder off, the status that recording is possible will be restored in approx. one second. Setting to the sleep/restart standby Note status: •...

  • Page 45: On-Screen Information

    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. 2. Programme AE 7. Microphone filter 3. White balance 4. EIS 8.
  • Page 46 1. Recording mode (p. 42, 43) 9. Self-timer (only in still recording mode) (p. 67) : Movie (HDD/DVD) No display : Self-timer OFF : Self-timer ON : Still (Card) (countdown is from 10 seconds) : External input still (field) (Card) : External input still (frame) (Card) 10.
  • Page 47 The volume can be adjusted during external input and playback. Not displayed on DZ-HS301SW. Displayed when recording movie on DZ-HS303SW/HS301SW. Not displayed on DZ-HS301SW. 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.

  • Page 48: Switching The Information Display Mode

    ●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 DISPLAY appear. • Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see 1 on page 45) and recording status (see 11 on page 45) will appear.
  • Page 49 ●Interpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen facing the same direction as the lens: Screen display Description symbol • Status in which recording is not possible on HDD. • An attempt to record a photo on HDD was made. •...

  • Page 50: Checking Flow Of Menu

    Checking Flow of Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Full Menu: To display all menu items for experts • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers ●Operating Menu The Full Menu will appear if you press the MENU button.
  • Page 51 *1: Not displayed when DZ-HS303SW/HS301SW is in ENTER RETURN “SD” status. *2: Not displayed in “SD” status. *3: Displayed when DZ-HS303SW is recording a photo Adjust (p. 37) (not displayed when the optional Video Flash is EVF Display (p. 38) connected).

  • Page 52: Zooming

    “Camera Functions Setup” menu digital zoom will be activated midway (when screen, and then press the button. optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-HS303SW or optical 15-power is exceeded on Choose the desired magnification, and then DZ-HS301SW). press the button.

  • Page 53: 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: 37 mm for DZ-HS303SW; 30.5 mm for DZ-HS301SW Thread pitch: 0.75 mm for DZ-HS303SW; 0.5 mm for DZ-HS301SW When attaching the optional DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens or DZ-WL1 wide-conversion lens, use the optional step-up ring: DZ-SR3037 for DZ-HS301SW (see page 137).

  • Page 54: Manually Focusing Subject

    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 (autofocus), but you can also manually focus a subject, depending on the recording conditions (manual focus).
  • Page 55 Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 54): Objects not in Objects with Objects that the centre of little variation are far and screen in brightness, near at the such as white same time wall Objects Objects lit by...

  • Page 56: Adjusting Brightness Of Image To Be Recorded (Exposure)

    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. Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. The exposure adjustment bar will appear on EXPOSURE the screen.

  • Page 57: Using Full Auto Function

    Using Full Auto Function Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions. Press the FULL AUTO button. “FULL AUTO” will be displayed on the screen of DVD video camera/recorder for several seconds. The following settings will reset to defaults: When setting Reference Function...

  • Page 58: Built-In Video Flash (For Dz-Hs303Sw Only)

    Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303SW only) When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-HS303SW 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.

  • Page 59: Setting Up Camera Functions

    Setting Up Camera Functions • See page 50 for how to set. Before You Begin • No menu screen appears with external input. SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAMME 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.

  • Page 60: Recording Dark Subjects Using Lcd Monitor Light

    RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Programme AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject. Press the MENU button, use the Note buttons to choose “Program AE” on •...

  • Page 61: Setting White Balance Manually

    Press the MENU button, use the Note buttons to choose “White Bal.” on the • The white balance mode can be confirmed using the on-screen information. “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and • The white balance setting will be stored in memory then press the button.

  • Page 62: Using The Electronic Image Stabiliser (Eis)

    USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILISER (EIS) When you use zoom (see page 52) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. Press the MENU button, use the • After recording with EIS set to “Off”, it is recommended that you return the setting to “On”...

  • Page 63: Setting Up Record Functions

    Setting Up Record Functions 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. Press the MENU button, use the Note buttons to choose “VIDEO •...

  • Page 64: Setting To Wide Tv Screen Mode (16:9 Mode)

    “on” and “off”. “16:9 On” specified “16:9 Off” specified (aspect ratio 16:9) (aspect ratio 4:3) When using DZ-HS303SW When using DZ-HS301SW Press the MENU button, use the Choose “On”, and then press the button. buttons to choose “16:9” on the “Record Functions Setup”...
  • Page 65 An image recorded with “16:9 On” specified will appear as follows: Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder Images recorded with “16:9 Off” specified will appear as follows: Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder Note • The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. •...

  • Page 66: Switching Quality Of Still Image (Quality)

    SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) You can switch the still recording quality. It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images (p. 156 “Size And Quality Of Photos”). Press the MENU button, use the Press the MENU button to end the setting. buttons to choose “Quality”...

  • Page 67: Switching External Input Recording Method (Photo Input)

    SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) When “Input Source: 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”...

  • Page 68: Setting On-Screen Display Output On Or Off (Osd Output)

    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.

  • Page 69: Using External Microphone

    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 153. To external microphone jack Note...

  • Page 70: Disc Navigation

    Disc Navigation 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 “programme”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function.
  • Page 71 PLAY SELECT PHOTO *1 Icon displayed on a photo recorded on a DVD-RAM using Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder marketed before DZ-HS303SW/HS301SW. DZ-HS303SW/HS301SW cannot record any photos on a DVD-RAM. *2 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder.

  • Page 72: Playing Back From Disc Navigation Screen

    PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the button. Use the buttons to select Playback will start from the selected scene. the desired scene. Note The selected scene will be framed: This is Pressing the button will move the cursor to the preceding or following scene.

  • Page 73: Playing Back Latest Recorded Scene

    • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder to play Before You Begin back scenes on it. (p. 42, 43). • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 32). PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE Playing Back Note •...

  • Page 74: Capturing Photo

    CAPTURING PHOTO You can record an image displayed during playback of video as a photo on a card. Press the MENU button at a scene you wish Note to capture during playback. • You can also press PHOTO/SELECT button for the scene you wish to capture in step 1: The screen for verifying capture will appear.

  • Page 75: Skip Playback Of Movie

    SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press the button to Portion being played back locate the start of desired scene. Press once: Press Press Press Press To skip to the first image of the scene twice once once twice following the one being played back, and start playback.

  • Page 76: Jumping To Specified Point (Go To)

    JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) Press the MENU button Top: Go T o during playback. To go to the start, and enter playback pause. T o p En d S p e c i f y End: Choose the option To go to the end of last scene, and enter ENTER RETURN...

  • Page 77: Information Display During Playback

    INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing. 9:27 1/10/2006 No display Playback information Recording date/time display ●Switching the information display Programme or Play List. mode Number of programme or play list being played back (not displayed when all Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the programmes are being played back).

  • Page 78: Selecting Multiple Scenes

    SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes. Use the buttons to select the desired scene. Press the PHOTO/SELECT button once: The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow.

  • Page 79: Functions Available With Disc Navigation

    FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION The Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations. Functions Available with Disc Navigation Available Referenc Contents function e page Editing of scenes You can delete unnecessary scenes, 84 – 86 ● ● ● combine scenes, or divide one scene.

  • Page 80: Understanding Flow Of Disc Navigation Menu

    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 HDD/DVD/Card will appear. Shaded items will also appear in Quick Menu display mode (see page 50). Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.
  • Page 81 ●When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW Start → Current Scene Select (p. 92) (p. 92) Current → End Detail (p. 93) (p. 92) (p. 92) Program Select (p. 94) DVD Setting Finalize DVD (p. 107) Play (p. 95) Unfinalize DVD* (p. 108) Format DVD* (p.

  • Page 82: Dubbing On Dvd

    Dubbing on DVD You can dub the images recorded on the HDD to a DVD. • Set the power switch to “HDD”. • Prepare a recordable disc. • The recording time for a scene that can be dubbed on one disc is approx.

  • Page 83: Selecting Scenes Recorded On Hdd And Dubbing Them (Scene Select Dubbing)

    (STOP/EXIT). • Please note in advance that Hitachi will not accept any responsibility for compensation or loss of data, or When dubbing is finished, check the “Delete direct or indirect damage when dubbing is not Scene”...

  • Page 84: Scene

    ●List of dubbing possible/impossible Videos on HDD Disc to be VIDEO Modes Wide/normal modes VIDEO Mode "STD" and dubbed (XTRA/FINE/STD) mixed (16:9/4:3) mixed wide mode (16:9) ● ● ● DVD-RAM DVD-RW ● ● ● (VR-mode) DVD-RW — — — (VF-mode) DVD-R —...

  • Page 85: Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide)

    ●Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the button in step 5 (see page 84): The submenu will appear. Edit Delete ....To delete selected scenes Exit......To restore the Disc Navigation screen Start → Current..To select scenes from the start to the one that the cursor is on Select at the moment Current →...

  • Page 86: Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit - Combine)

    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. When using a DVD-RAM, combining scenes is possible only when “Category: All” is specified (p. 109). Stills cannot be combined. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

  • Page 87: Directing Scenes Effectively (Effect - Fade)

    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...

  • Page 88: Playing Back By Skipping Scenes (Effect - Skip)

    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. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the button to quit. Place the cursor on the scene to which skip is A skip icon “...

  • Page 89: Changing Images For Thumbnails (Effect - Thumbnail)

    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.

  • Page 90: Copying Stills On Dvd-Ram To Card (Copy)

    COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM TO CARD (COPY) • Set a DVD-RAM (recorded on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder marketed before DZ-HS303SW/HS301SW) that includes the photos you Before You Begin wish to copy, and a card with recordable space, in this DVD video camera/recorder.

  • Page 91: Locking Scenes On Card (Lock)

    LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake. ●To unlock the scene: Set the power switch to “SD”. Select the locked scene, and then use the Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

  • Page 92: Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen (Select)

    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. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Choose “Select” on the “Scene” menu screen. Choose “Start →...

  • Page 93: Displaying Information Using Menu Screen (Detail)

    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. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Note • If multiple scenes have been selected, the total recording time of the selected scenes (total number in Place the cursor on the scene whose case of stills) will appear.

  • Page 94: Programme

    Programme WHAT IS “PROGRAMME”? Programme 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 9:00 Movie 11:45...

  • Page 95: Playing Back Programme (Play)

    PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME (PLAY) You can play back only the selected programme. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the programme to be played back, and then press the button. Press the MENU button. Playback will start from the first scene of the Use the buttons to selected programme.
  • Page 96 ●Characters available for entering Note • If you wish to delete the letter for title, press the title button once: The input letter will be deleted. Holding You can choose the title input mode: “capital down the button will delete all letters in the TITLE letter”, “small letter”...

  • Page 97: Play List

    Play List WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”? You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favourites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the HDD/DVD capacity by making a play list.

  • Page 98: Switching To Display Of Each Play List (Select)

    SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SELECT) Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Use the “Select Playlist” screen to select the play list you wish to display, and then press Press the MENU button.

  • Page 99: Adding Scenes To Play List (Editing Play List)

    ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the button to move the cursor to the lower row, and press the button to Press the MENU button. select the point where the scene is to be inserted.

  • Page 100: Deleting Scenes From Play List (Editing Play List)

    DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button, and Press the button. then press the MENU button. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes. Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited.

  • Page 101: Deleting Scenes Using Submenu For Editing (Editing Play List)

    DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button, and Choose “Delete” on the “Edit” menu screen, then press the MENU button. and then press the button.

  • Page 102: Arranging Order Of Scenes (Move)

    ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Move the “ ” mark to S e l e c t I n s e r t P o i n t 0 0 6 / 0 1 9 the position where you Press the MENU button.

  • Page 103: Changing Title Of Play List (Title)

    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. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. After changing the title, the Disc Navigation screen on the play list whose title has been Press the MENU button.

  • Page 104: Go To

    Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene, and playback will start from that point. MOVING TO BEGINNING (END) OF HDD/DVD/CARD Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Use the buttons to choose “Top” or “End” on the “Go To” menu Press the MENU button.

  • Page 105: Protection

    PROTECTION You can protect the HDD and a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) 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. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Note •...

  • Page 106: Updating Control Information Of Hdd/Dvd-Ram/Dvd-Rw (Vr-Mode) (Update Control Info.)

    UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF HDD/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR- MODE) (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.

  • Page 107: Finalising Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R/+Rw (Finalize Dvd)

    FINALISING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW (FINALIZE DVD) • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalising a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. Finalisation cannot be Before You Begin executed using a battery. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during finalisation and the finalisation is interrupted, incorrect finalisation will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.

  • Page 108: Additionally Recording On Finalised Dvd-Rw (Vf-Mode)/+Rw (Unfinalize Dvd)

    ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALISED DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW (UNFINALIZE DVD) You can unfinalise the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW finalised on this DVD video camera/recorder so that additional recording can be done on it. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Use the buttons to choose “Unfinalize DVD”...

  • Page 109: Others

    DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) If you insert a DVD-RAM that includes photos recorded on a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-HS303SW/HS301SW, the scenes on the disc will be displayed in the order of recording, regardless of whether they are movies or stills.

  • Page 110: Playing Back Wide-Mode Images On 4:3 Display Tv (Tv Type)

    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 wide mode to a TV with 4:3 display only and play it back, vertically long images will appear. You can specify “TV type: 4:3” to display 4:3 images on the TV.

  • Page 111: Viewing On Tv Screen

    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 To video/audio input jack* input jacks To AV input/output jack AV/S input/output cable White (provided)

  • Page 112: Viewing On Tv Screen

    • The infrared remote control is useful when operating the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to 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.

  • Page 113: Playback On Dvd Recorder/Player

    Playback on DVD Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) You can use a DVD recorder or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player Note and play it back.

  • Page 114: Recording (Dubbing) Images

    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”.
  • Page 115 Set the input source on Note L IN the DVD video camera/ 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard 3 0 MIN from the built-in speaker: The loud volume may cause recorder to “LINE (L noise to enter the recorded image.

  • Page 116: Recording (Dubbing) Images From Other Video Devices

    RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM 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...

  • Page 117: Connecting To Pc

    Connecting to PC Connecting to PC Software Provided You can utilise on PC the videos and photos recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using the PC connection cable and software CD-ROM provided, or generally available software. The provided CD-ROM contains the following software for Windows and Macintosh: Windows ImageMixer 3 This allows you to import the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC.

  • Page 118: Requirements Of Available Pc

    Before unpacking the provided software CD-ROM, read the Licence Agreement on page 159. Requirements of available PC [When using Windows] ® • OS: Windows 2000 Professional SP3 or higher, XP Home Edition/XP Professional ® ® * The provided software cannot be used on Windows 98 or Windows •...

  • Page 119: Installing Software

    Installing Software [When using Windows] Turn the PC on. Checking licence agreement: If you have been using the PC, terminate all Carefully read the licence agreement: If you running software programmes. accept the contents, choose “I accept the terms of the licence agreement”, and then Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD- click “Next”.
  • Page 120 Choosing video system: After installation is finished, the screen for The screen for setting the video system will prompting restart will appear: Click “Finish” appear, and then click “Next”. to restart the PC. After restart, remove the CD-ROM from the Installing the software is now complete.
  • Page 121 [When using Macintosh] Turn the Macintosh on, and insert the Choosing the installation destination and provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of type of installation: Macintosh. Follow the instructions on screen for operation: Installation will start. Double-click the DVDCAM3HS icon displayed on desktop.

  • Page 122: Connecting To Pc Via Pc Connection Cable

    Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable Use the provided PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC as shown below. To USB connection terminal To PC connection terminal PC connection cable (provided) Note • No data can be written to the HDD, disc or SD memory card in this DVD video camera/recorder when it is connected to PC.

  • Page 123: When Using Windows

    When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, the DVD video camera/recorder will be recognised as a drive. The drive will appear on screen as follows: [When using Windows] If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC with its power switch set to “HDD” or “DVD”, it will be recognised as an optical disc drive, and a disc set in the DVD video camera/ recorder can be accessed.

  • Page 124: Using Disc In Dvd Drive Built Into Pc

    ●When removing disc [When using Windows] Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to choose the drive icon of DVD video camera/recorder. → Right-click the mouse. → Choose “Eject”. → The cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera/recorder will open. Insert another disc and close the cover: The disc will be recognised.

  • Page 125: Before Terminating Pc Connection (Unplugging Pc Connection Cable)/Changing Over Power Switch

    BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION (UNPLUGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE)/CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH [When using Windows] Choose “USB mass storage device”. The drive Before unplugging the PC connection cable name (E:, etc.) will depend on the PC used. from PC, terminate the application and then click the “Hardware Removal”...

  • Page 126: Using Software

    Using Software See page 131 when using Macintosh. [When using Windows] USING IMAGEMIXER 3 ImageMixer 3 allows you to capture the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC, edit the video file, and create a DVD-Video or DVD-VR using the video file. The following shows the basic operation of ImageMixer 3.
  • Page 127 USB1.1 port of PC, the data transfer speed will be DVDCAM (HDD)” when the power switch is insufficient, which could result in lost frames. set to “HDD”, “Hitachi DVDCAM” when it is set to “DVD”, and then click “Import”. If you wish to change the import device, and...

  • Page 128: Creating Dvd-Video Using Images Recorded On Hdd/Disc

    CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON HDD/DISC You can use the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder to create a disc that can be viewed on DVD recorders/players. * A DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder must be finalised on this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 107).
  • Page 129 Select the images from which you wish to “Hitachi DVDCAM (HDD)” when the power create a DVD-Video, and then click “Import”. switch is set to “HDD”; and “Hitachi The image recorded on HDD, disc will DVDCAM” when the power switch is set to appear.
  • Page 130 Click “Authoring” and create a DVD-Video Click the “Write” button: The screen for menu. setting write will appear. After checking the Clicking “Authoring” will display the editing settings, click “OK”: Writing will start. screen of DVD-Video menu. The video file previously imported into PC will appear in When write is complete, the drive will open “Source”.

  • Page 131: [When Using Macintosh]

    Clicking the “Drive” icon will display the To save images recorded on a disc, first insert drive select screen. Choose “HITACHI DZ- the disc you wish to save into the DVD video USBHDD” when the power switch is set to camera/recorder, and then connect the DVD “HDD”, “Hitachi DVD-RAM DZ-GBX3”...
  • Page 132 Select the video file to be imported and save Start ImageMixer VCD/DVD2, and set up the files to be registered. The scenes recorded on HDD, disc will Start ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 and click the appear. Select the scene to be imported into “DVD-Video”...
  • Page 133 Creating a DVD-Video menu: Writing to disc: Then edit the DVD-Video menu: You can set The screen for writing to disc will appear. up the menu style, change the thumbnail to Check “Create disc”, perform setting for be displayed, and add a menu BGM. write, e.g., choosing DVD write drive.

  • Page 134: Viewing Images Recorded On Disc Using Pc

    Viewing Images recorded on Disc using PC ●Playing back DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW You can use the DVD playback software on your PC/Macintosh to play back a DVD-RW (VF- mode)/DVD-R/+RW recorded and finalised on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1. Load the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW to be played back in the DVD video camera/ recorder.

  • Page 135: Uninstalling Software

    • Administrator authority is required for uninstallation. Please contact the following for inquiries on provided CD-ROM PC Software Support Centre number PIXELA CORPORATION UK, Germany, France and Spain 800-1532-4865 (Toll-free) Other countries +44-1489-564-764 Languages available : English, French, German, Spanish URL:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html...

  • Page 136: Cautions When Connecting Dvd Video Camera/Recorder To Pc

    Doing so will make the disc unusable. The disc will become unusable. Data may be readable or writable from/to the DVD video camera/recorder using software other than that provided with the DVD video camera/recorder, but Hitachi does not guarantee the operation.

  • Page 137: Subsidiary Information

    POWER SUPPLY Battery (DZ-BP7SW)* Battery (DZ-BP14SW) * Unavailable for DZ-HS303SW. • Refer to the catalogue for details. • The models and specifications of the optional accessories shown on this page are subject to change, and their production may be discontinued.

  • Page 138: Trouble Messages

    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.
  • Page 139 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page Cannot combine scene Scenes in different programmes (different recording dates) of multiple programs. cannot be combined. Create a Playlist first, and then combine Create PlayList first, such scenes on the playlist. and then combine scenes.
  • Page 140 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page Card error has • The card terminals may be dirty: Wipe off dirt, and try the card occurred. again, or use another card. • Data other than still image may be included: Use another card. Card error has Was the card formatted on PC? Was formatting interrupted occurred.
  • Page 141 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page DVD error has occurred. Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes. Keep DVD inside & Turn off the DVD video camera/recorder with the disc being used restart. in it, connect AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video camera/recorder again.
  • Page 142 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page DVD-RAM, Finalize is This message will appear if you press the FINALIZE button with a not required. DVD-RAM loaded in this DVD video camera/recorder. No finalisation is necessary for a DVD-RAM. END OF CARD No more recording on this card can be done: Delete unnecessary 84, 155 stills or use another card.
  • Page 143 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page NO DVD 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 HDD/ DVD drive. Do not remove the disc; leave the DVD video camera/ recorder turned off in a place as dry as possible for 1 –...
  • Page 144 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page This DVD is recorded by This DVD video camera/recorder can use only discs recorded on the NTSC system. the PAL system. A disc recorded on the NTSC system cannot be — Please replace DVD. used on this DVD video camera/recorder.

  • Page 145: Troubleshooting

    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?
  • Page 146 Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page Power cannot be turned Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press the off. RESET button of DVD video camera/recorder: Reattach a power 27, 29, 152 supply to DVD video camera/recorder before turning it on again. Even if the DVD video The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn on to camera/recorder is off,...
  • Page 147 Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page An error message for Perform repair following the instructions on screen. repair appears. Repair is possible when the DVD video camera/recorder is powered by the AC adapter/charger. If you are using the HDD and have detected an error in part of video file, a battery can also be used for repair (except when the remaining battery level indicator is blinking).
  • Page 148 Reference 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 ×...
  • Page 149 Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page DVD drive built into PC This problem may be solved if you update the DVD editing/ cannot be used after the creating software of your PC. — provided software has been installed. Error appears when Make sure that your PC display adapter (video card) conforms to ®...
  • Page 150 Miscellaneous Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page No DVD video camera/ Is a fully charged battery attached? recorder operation. Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC outlet? 27, 28 Power does not come Execute system reset (press the RESET button). on, or no operation Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to impact? occurs by pressing...
  • Page 151 Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page Disc cover cannot be Is disc correctly inserted? closed. Was disc inserted from wrong direction? Remove the disc and then reinsert it. Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, and then 27, 29 turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.

  • Page 152: System Reset

    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. Set the power switch to “OFF”...

  • Page 153: Major Specifications

    Focus Auto/Manual Zoom Optical 10× (DZ-HS303SW), Optical 15× (DZ-HS301SW), 40× – 500× (DZ-HS303SW), 60× – 800× (DZ-HS301SW) with digital zoom added, 60× (DZ-HS301SW) for still Required minimum illumination 0.3 lx in Low Light mode Viewfinder 0.2-inch colour TFT (equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels) LCD monitor 2.7-inch colour TFT (approx.
  • Page 154 5.1W (in FINE mode) DZ-HS301SW approx. 3.8W (in FINE mode) Dimensions DZ-HS303SW : approx. 66 × 92 × 136 mm (W × H × D) (excluding hand strap) DZ-HS301SW : approx. 59 × 87 × 125 mm (excluding hand strap) Operating temperature (humidity) 0 –...

  • Page 155: Storage Capacity Of Hdd/Dvd/Card

    Total weight when recording DZ-HS303SW approx. 560 g DZ-HS301SW approx. 490 g Provided accessories AC adapter/charger, Battery, AV/S input/output cable, Infrared remote control, Lithium battery for remote control, Lens cap, Lens cap string, Shoulder strap, Mains lead, DC power cord, Software CD-ROM, PC connection cable,...

  • Page 156: Recordable Stills (Photos) On Card

    Maximum Number of Scenes that an Be Recorded/Dubbed on One Disc Maximum number of scenes DVD-RAM/DVD-RW DVD-R Maximum Number of Programmes that Can Be Recorded/Dubbed on One Disc Maximum number of programmes DVD-RAM/DVD-RW RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD For DZ-HS303SW Capacity Recording quality 32 MB 64 MB 128MB 256 MB...

  • Page 157: Index

    Index ......... 106 Update Control Info. Numerics .......... 39 DISC EJECT button ..............64 16:9 Display ..........25 8 cm bare disc ........45 Information LCD ........93 Scenes information ..........33 Viewfinder .............. 85 Divide ........... 27 AC adapter/charger Dubbing ........
  • Page 158 ............154 ............84 Linear PCM Delete ..............91 ............93 Lock Detail .............42 ............85 LOCK switch Divide .........60 ............87 Low Light (Programme AE) Fade ..........86, 102 Move ............92 Select ............88 Skip ...........54 Manual Focus ...........74 Searching for image ............50 MENU button ..........98 Select (play list) ............62 MIC.Filter ...........94...

  • Page 159: Be Sure To Read The Following Before Opening The Package Of Cd-Rom

    Licence Agreement ■ Grant of Licence • Hitachi, Ltd. nonexclusively grants you the right to install this programme in one computer and use it, but this right cannot be transferred to a third party. • You can duplicate one copy of this programme in a form readable on computer, but only for the purpose of backup, and under the condition that the display concerning the copyright remains in the original status.
  • Page 160 Hitachi Australia Ltd. Hitachi Home Electronics Asia (S) Pte. Ltd. Level3,82 438A Alexandra Road #01-01/02/03 Waterloo Road Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119967 North Ryde N.S.W 2113 Tel: 65-6536-2520 Tel: +61-2-9888-4100 Fax: 65-6536-2521 Fax: +61-2-9888-4188 www.hitachiconsumer.com.sg Hitachi Hong Kong Ltd. 18/F., Ever Gain Centre, 28 On Muk Street, Shatin, N.

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