Page 1: Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual DZ-GX20MA/DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A DZ-GX20MA Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely. Mode d’emploi Des performances optimales et un fonctionnement à long terme seront assurés en appliquant les présentes instructions après avoir entièrement lu...
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 Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 4: 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 5: Cautions When Using
Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object. • If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.
Page 6 • Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way. • Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to be faulty. • If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs.
Page 7 Be careful of moisture condensation: • When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in temperatures is great – such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle –...
Page 8: Cautions When Storing
• This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recorder, disc or card.
Page 9: Read This First
Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the disc or card you use. ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20MA, DZ-MV780MA, DZ-MV750MA and DZ-BX31A are different, the method of operating these models is identical. The illustrations of DZ-GX20MA are used for the explanation in this text.
Page 10: Introduction
Introduction ●You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (p. 50, 59) Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of blank portion. You can stop playback and immediately start recording: New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data.
Page 11 ●You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (p. 86) Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can collect scenes of your child, for example, on play list of Disc Navigation function and create an original movie: Then simply play back the play list and dub it on VCR or DVD recorder.
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Information... 2 For Your Safety... 2 Precautions... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... 4 Cautions When Using ... 5 Cautions When Storing... 8 Suggestions and Restrictions ... 8 Read This First ... 9 About This Manual... 9 Introduction ... 10 Table of Contents ...
Page 13 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC): ... 73 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD):... 74 Manually Focusing Subject ...75 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING... 75 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure) ...77 Compensating for Backlight ...77 Using External Microphone ...78 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20MA only) ...79 Viewing on TV Screen...80 CONNECTING TO A TV...
Page 14 SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SWITCH) ... 128 PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY) ... 128 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) ... 129 DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) ... 130 ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ...
Page 15: Checking Provided Accessories
Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): For DZ-GX20MA only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use this cord to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger.
Page 16: Names Of Parts
13 External microphone jack (p. 78) 14 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside) (p. 36) Although the external appearances of DZ- GX20MA, DZ-MV780MA, DZ-MV750MA and DZ-BX31A are different, the method of operating both models is identical. DZ- GX20MA illustrations are used in this manual.
Page 17 15 Viewfinder (p. 37) 16 Diopter control (p. 37) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 7, 50, 52) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC.
Page 18 27 QUICK MENU button (p. 64) To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 28 FOCUS button (p. 75) To switch between manual focus and auto- focus. 29 MENU button (p. 38, 89, 114) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation.
Page 19 43 PHOTO button (p. 52) 44 REC button (p. 50) 45 MENU button (p. 38, 89, 114) 46 SELECT button (p. 109) 47 Reverse search button (p. 60) 48 DELETE button (p. 113) 49 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 106) 50 DISPLAY button (p. 53, 63) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder.
Page 20: Try Recording And Playing Back Using Disc (Video And Photo)
Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo) • It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, Before You Begin since you can delete the recorded contents (p. 24). You can record both videos and photos on a DVD-RAM (generally available), but only videos on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (generally available).
Page 21 Start recording (p. 50). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 36), or pull out the viewfinder (p. 37). 2 While holding down the button on the right of power switch, set the switch to “O” or “N” (only “O” for DVD-RW/ DVD-R disc).
Page 22: Try Recording And Playing Back Using Card (Photo)
Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on a card (generally available). Connect a power supply (p. 44). Insert a card (p. 49). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 36). 2 Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off.
Page 23 Start recording (p. 52). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 36). 2 While holding down the button on the right of power switch, set the switch to “P”. Note • With the DZ-GX20MA only, the built-in flash may emit light in a dark area (see page 79). •...
Page 24: Discs And Cards
DVD video camera/recorder and then used. 5: The provided software (DVD-MovieAlbumSE) is used. 6: The provided software (DVDfunSTUDIO) is used. *7: No software is provided with DZ-BX31A. *8: If you use Windows XP, photos can be imported from DZ-BX31A. Media DVD-RW DVD-RW...
Page 25: Available Discs
• Do not insert a DVD-R that was recorded by a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi, and which has not been finalized, in this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will make the disc unusable.
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 • CD-R • CD-RW • CD-ROM • DVD-R (double-layered) • DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 • DVD+R • DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • +RW • Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm Note Discs recorded on PC or DVD recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder: If so,...
Page 27: Handling Discs
HANDLING DISCS ●Using discs Discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them: • Always use a brand new disc when recording important material. • Be sure not to touch the recording surface of disc, or dirty or scratch it. •...
Page 28: Available Cards
AVAILABLE CARDS SD memory card can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card can be used in the same way as an SD memory card. ●Handling card • Do not use cards other than the designated ones.
Page 29: Storage Capacity On Disc Or Card
DZ-GX20MA: Can record up to approx. 750 photos (up to 999 photos with external input). DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A: Can record up to approx. 999 photos (up to 999 photos with external input). If the disc still has free space after recording the above maximum number of photos on it, movies can also be recorded on it.
Page 30: Recordable Stills (Photos) On Card
32 MB FINE Approx. 27 Approx. 58 NORM Approx. 36 Approx. 76 Approx. 54 Approx. 116 Approx. 240 For DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A Recording quality 16 MB 32 MB FINE Approx. 108 Approx. 232 Approx. 480 NORM Approx. 216 Approx. 464 Approx. 960 Approx.
Page 31: Size And Quality Of Photos
The pixel size of stills (JPEG) that can be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is as follows: Model DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A The following table shows the file size and quality of one still (JPEG) recorded on card: Quality DZ-GX20MA...
Page 32: Setups
Setups This section explains preparations for recording – setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder up to the base of your thumb.
Page 33: Attaching Shoulder Strap
ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to pass through the 2 slots. ATTACHING LENS CAP Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap. Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder.
Page 34: Inserting Battery Into Remote Control
Replace the battery. Battery holder Note • Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Page 35 15º 15º • The DVD video camera/recorder uses the “VCR2” remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. with remote control code set to “VCR2”, a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/ recorder will also be operated by the remote control: To prevent this, change the remote control code of the VCR.
Page 36: Viewing Image On Lcd Monitor Screen
VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. Open the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open the monitor.
Page 37: Closing Lcd Monitor
CLOSING LCD MONITOR Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD video camera/ recorder. Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen facing inward until a click is heard. VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER Pull out the viewfinder.
Page 38: 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. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.
Page 39: Changing Display Format Of Date And Time
CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME You can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year or year/ month/day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as follows: Date display format M/D/Y D/M/Y Y/M/D Press the MENU button.
Page 40: Setting Up The Battery
Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20MA or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780MA, DZ-MV750MA and DZ-BX31A has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder. Note • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ- GX20MA) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/ recorder to malfunction, or result in fire.
Page 41: Attaching Battery To Dvd Video Camera/Recorder
●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20MA)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780MA, DZ-MV750MA and DZ-BX31A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-GX20MA): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery.
Page 42 When using LCD monitor When using viewfinder FINE When using LCD monitor When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor With DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780MA, DZ-MV750MA and DZ-BX31A)/DZ-BP7SW** (optional) Video mode When using viewfinder XTRA When using LCD monitor When using viewfinder...
Page 43: 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 White portion shows remaining level EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY Charge battery immediately before using DVD video camera/recorder: The battery will slightly discharge even if it is...
Page 44: Using Dvd Video Camera/Recorder With Ac Adapter/Charger
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 45: Turning Dvd Video Camera/Recorder On And Off
Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and While holding down the gray button at the right of power switch, set the switch according to each recording function: Set to “OFF”: The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn off Set to “P”: To record still on SD memory card Set to “O”:...
Page 46: Inserting And Removing Disc
Inserting and Removing Disc INSERTING DISC Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open. Gently open the cover by hand fully until it stops.
Page 47 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 48: Removing Disc
REMOVING DISC Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. In a moment, the cover of disc insertion block will open. If the DVD video camera/recorder is on at this time, the “EJECT” indicator will blink on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.
Page 49: 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 center of card edge. The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers.
Page 50: Basic Techniques
Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder. Recording Movie • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc into this DVD video Before You Begin camera/recorder. Pressing REC once will start ACCESS/PC recording;...
Page 51 • For various functions available during recording, see “Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 89. • Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect. • The power switch can be changed over even during recording, but the operation will not be changed.
Page 52: Recording Stills
Recording Stills Note Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject. Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to “N”.
Page 53: On-Screen Information
On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for details. e 2. Program AE 3. White balance n 4. EIS o 5. Manual Focus 6.
Page 54 1. Recording mode (p. 50, 52, 98) : Movie : Still (Disc) : External input still (field) (Disc) : External input still (frame) (Disc) : Still (Card) : External input still (field) (Card) : External input still (frame) (Card) 2. Program AE (only in movie recording mode) (p.
Page 55: Switching The Information Display Mode
*1 EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ- GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA. *2 Not displayed on DZ-MV750MA or DZ-BX31A. *3 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera/ recorder, or disc has not yet been initialized, a write- protected disc or locked card, or a disc or card with no remaining space, has been inserted.
Page 56: Display When Recording An Image Of Yourself
●Display when recording an image of yourself When recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the operating status will appear: The battery remaining level will appear only when the remaining level is very low, and the display will blink.
Page 57: Zooming
(when optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA, or optical 16-power is exceeded on DZ-MV750MA or DZ-BX31A). You can zoom up to 240-power on DZ-GX20MA, DZ-MV780MA or DZ-MV750MA; up to 1,000- power on DZ-BX31A.
Page 58: Macro Recording
Use the tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens with the following filter diameter and thread pitch to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect: Filter diameter: 34 mm for DZ-GX20MA, DZ-MV750MA or DZ-BX31A; 30.5 mm for DZ- MV780MA Thread pitch: 0.5 mm When attaching the optional DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens or DZ-WL1 wide-conversion lens, use the optional step-up ring: DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX20MA, DZ-MV750MA or DZ-BX31A;...
Page 59: Playing Back
Playing Back • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 50, Before You Begin 52). • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 45). PLAYING BACK Playing Back Use f / e / d / c to select, and then press A to designate.
Page 60: Playback From Start Of Disc Or Card
PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To function (p. 62) or Disc Navigation function (p. 106) to play back from the start of disc or card. SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press the d or c button and hold it: Search playback will start.
Page 61: Skip Playback Of Movie
SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press the f or e button to locate the start of desired scene. Press e once: To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback. Press f once: To return to the first image of the scene being played back, and start playback.
Page 62: Jumping To Specified Point (Go To)
JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) Press the MENU button Go T o during playback. Choose the option (point you want to go ENTER to), and then press the A button. ●Specifying the point to view Choose “Specify” in step 2 above, and then press the A button.
Page 63: On-Screen Information Display
On-Screen Information Display INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing. No display ●Switching the information display mode Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the display mode of on-screen information. When using disc: Recording mode Scene No.
Page 64: Checking Flow Of Quick Menu
Checking Flow of Quick Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers • Normal Menu: To display all menu items for experts (p. 87) Camera Functions While the camera image is being displayed on the LCD monitor, press the QUICK MENU button: The Quick Menu will appear.
Page 65 ●Operating Menu You can use the f/e/d/c buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting options in Quick Menu and designate them. Press the QUICK MENU button. QUICK MENU Qu i c k M e n u V I DEO Mo d e : F I NE 1 6 : 9 : O f f...
Page 66: Flow Of Quick Menu When Recording Movie
FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING MOVIE: The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used: The details of each function are described on the pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup Qu i c k M e n u V I DEO Mo d e : F I NE...
Page 67: Flow Of Quick Menu When Recording Photo (Disc)
●Initial Setup Qu i c k M e n u L a n g u a g e : E n g l i s h D e mo Mo d e : A u t o R e s e t Me n u f o r I n i t i a l s e t u p.
Page 68: Date Setup
●Date Setup Qu i c k M e n u D a t e S e t Me n u f o r d a t e s e t u p. ENT ER RE TURN ●Initial Setup Qu i c k M e n u L a n g u a g e : E n g l i s h...
Page 69: Flow Of Quick Menu When Recording Photo (Card)
FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup Qu i c k M e n u Qu a l i t y : F I NE I n p u t S o u r c e : CAMERA S e l f T i m e r...
Page 70: Disc Navigation Functions
●Initial Setup Qu i c k M e n u L a n g u a g e : E n g l i s h D emo Mo d e : A u t o R e s e t Me n u f o r I n i t i a l s e t u p.
Page 71: Flow Of Quick Menu (With Dvd-Ram Disc)
FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RAM DISC): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Scene Qu i c k Me n u E d i t E f f e c t C o p y Me n u f o r s c e n e.
Page 72: Flow Of Quick Menu (With Dvd-Rw Disc)
FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RW DISC): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Scene Qu i c k Me n u E d i t E f f e c t Me n u f o r s c e n e.
Page 73: Flow Of Quick Menu (With Dvd-R Disc)
●Others Qu i c k Me n u R e p e a t P l a y : O f f O t h e r s Me n u ENT ER RE TURN RWVR Note The Scene menu will not appear in the VF mode. “Finalize Disc”...
Page 74: Flow Of Quick Menu (With Card)
FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. Qu i c k Me n u D e l e t e Me n u f o r s c e n e. ENT ER RE TURN Qu i c k Me n u...
Page 75: 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 76 Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 75): Objects not in the center of screen Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects lit by neon sign,...
Page 77: 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 the screen.
Page 78: 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 186. Note •...
Page 79: Built-In Video Flash (For Dz-Gx20Ma Only)
You can use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash* (p. 162): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. * Unavailable for DZ-MV750MA or DZ-BX31A. Manner of emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in a spot lit from rear.
Page 80: 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 AV input/output jack AV/S input/output cable (provided) * If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it. Note •...
Page 81: Viewing On Tv Screen
• The infrared remote control is useful when operating the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is near the DVD video camera/recorder.
Page 82: Playback On Dvd Recorder/Player
• Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded on a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi, and not finalized, in this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will make the disc unusable. • DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R discs recorded on this...
Page 83: Recording (Dubbing) Images
Recording (Dubbing) Images • Before connecting this DVD video camera/recorder to another device, be sure to turn both devices off. • Insert a recordable disc* Before You Begin (see pages 25, 28). No photo can be recorded on DVD-RW/DVD-R. Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded. RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE You can record (dub) images from other video devices to disc or card in this DVD video camera/ recorder.
Page 84 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 85: Recording (Dubbing) Images From Other Video Cameras
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS You can record (dub) images from other video cameras on a disc* recorder. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the other video camera. No photo can be recorded on DVD-RW/DVD-R. Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded.
Page 86: Recording (Dubbing) Images On Other Video Devices
DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent battery power from shutting off during recording on another video device. • If you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder may operate the VCR. To record (dub) images from...
Page 87: Advanced Techniques
Advanced Techniques This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/recorder. Checking Flow of Normal Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers (p. 64) •...
Page 88 ●Flow of Normal Menu Refer to page indicated for details of each function. Camera Functions Setup Came r a Fun c t i ons Se t up P r o g r am AE : Au t o Wh i t e Ba l . : Au t o E I S D i g .
Page 89: Setting Up Camera Functions
Setting Up Camera Functions • See page 65 for how to set. Before You Begin • No menu screen appears with external input. SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording conditions, clearer images will be recorded.
Page 90: Recording Dark Subjects Using Lcd Monitor Light
RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Program AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject. Press the MENU button, and choose “Program AE” from the “Camera Functions Setup” menu. Choose “Low Light”, Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p and designate it.
Page 91: Adjusting Color (White Balance)
ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions. Mode Auto White balance always automatically adjusted You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation (p.
Page 92: Setting White Balance Manually
●Setting white balance manually Point the DVD video camera/ recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. If focus is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to “Manually Focusing Subject”...
Page 93: Using The Electronic Image Stabilizer (Eis)
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) When you use zoom (see page 57) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. Press the MENU Came r a F u nc t i on s Se t u p button, choose “EIS”...
Page 94: 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. (p. 29) Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p button, use the f/ e/d/c/A buttons to choose...
Page 95: Setting To Wide Tv Screen Mode (16:9 Mode)
SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE) When viewing recorded images later on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), specify wide-screen (16:9) mode “On”: You can also record images with the aspect ratio changed (the aspect ratio with “Off” is 4:3). “16:9 On”...
Page 96 Note • The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • The 16:9 mode cannot be used with photo recording, external input, S-VIDEO external input (for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only), or “STD” recording using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc. •...
Page 97: Switching Quality Of Still Image (Quality)
SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) You can switch the still recording quality only when using card. It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images. (p. 31 “SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS”) Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p button, use the f/ e/d/c/A buttons to choose...
Page 98: Switching External Input Recording Method (Photo Input)
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”...
Page 99: Self-Timer
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). Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p button, use the f/ e/d/c/A buttons to choose “Self...
Page 100: 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 101: Lcd/Evf Setup
LCD/EVF Setup SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) Press the MENU LCD / EVF Se t up button, use the f/ e/d/c/A buttons to choose “Adjust” on the “LCD/ ENTER EVF Setup” menu screen, and then choose “LCD Brightness”. The brightness adjustment bar will appear on the screen.
Page 102: Setting Color Density (Color Level)
SETTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL) You can adjust the color density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder. Press the MENU LCD / EVF Se t up button, use the f/ e/d/c/A buttons to choose “Adjust” on the “LCD/ ENTER EVF Setup”...
Page 103: Initial Settings
Initial Settings SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) Setting Beep is heard when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed, etc. No beep is heard. Press the MENU I n i t i a l S e t u p button, use the f/ e/d/c/A buttons to choose...
Page 104: Turning Record Led On Or Off (Record Led)
TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED) You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder even during recording. Setting The recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is recording. The recording indicator will not light even during recording.
Page 105: 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. 185)). (Note, however, that the date/time will not be reset.) Press the MENU I n i t i a l S e t u p button, use the f/ e/d/c/A buttons to choose...
Page 106: 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 “program”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function.
Page 107 • If the following disc or card is inserted, the Disc Navigation screen will appear or some message will be displayed: - Write-protected disc - Finalized DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc - DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder model older than DZ- GX20MA/MV780MA/MV750MA/BX31A/GX20A/ MV780A/MV730A - Locked card •...
Page 108: Playing Back From Disc Navigation Screen
PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select the desired scene. The selected scene will be framed: This is called a “cursor”. A l l Pr og r ams 0 01 / 014 Left PLAY Down...
Page 109: Selecting Multiple Scenes
SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select the desired scene. Press the SELECT button once: The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow. SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Use the f/e/d/ A l l Pr ogr ams c buttons to point the...
Page 110: 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 function Editing of scenes ● ● Setting special effects to ● ● scenes Copy from disc to card ●...
Page 111: 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 disc and card will appear. See “Checking Flow of Normal Menu” on page 87. Refer to pages indicated for details of settings. ●When using DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc Scene Edit...
Page 112 ●When using card Scene Delete (p. 113) Lock (p. 121) Select (p. 122) Detail (p. 123) Go To (p. 134) (p. 134) Card Format Card Capacity Start → Current (p. 122) Current → End (p. 122) (p. 122) Slide Show (p.
Page 113: Scene
Scene DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE) You may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will not appear with DVD-R disc. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the scene to be All Programs deleted.
Page 114: Editing Using Submenu
●Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (see page 113): The submenu will appear. Ed i t De l e t e E x i t ENTER RETURN Edit Delete ...To delete selected scenes Exit...To restore the Disc Navigation screen Start →...
Page 115: Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide)
DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT – DIVIDE) You can divide a scene into two parts. To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the scene to be divided. Press the MENU button.
Page 116: 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. Combining scenes is possible only when “Category: All” is specified (p. 139). Stills cannot be combined. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Page 117: 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 In White: Fades in from white screen Fades out to white screen Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the scene for adding special effects.
Page 118: 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. Select the scene to be skipped. Press the MENU button. Choose “Scene”, Sc ene “Effect”, “Skip”, and...
Page 119: 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 120: Copying Stills On Dvd-Ram Disc To Card (Copy)
COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY) Set the power switch to “O” or “N“. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the still to be copied. Press the MENU button. Choose “Copy” on the Sc ene “Scene” menu screen, and then press the A button.
Page 121: 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. Set the power switch to “P”. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the scene to be locked. Press the MENU button.
Page 122: 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. Point the cursor at the first or last scene to be selected: When selecting all scenes, simply proceed with step 3.
Page 123: 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. Select the scene whose information you wish to know. Press the MENU button.
Page 124: Program
Program WHAT IS “PROGRAM”? Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still. Scene No. 1 Scene No. 2 9:00AM Movie Movie 10:20AM SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH) Since the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder are collected as “programs”...
Page 125: Playing Back Program (Play)
PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) You can play back only the selected program. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Use the f/e/d/ P r og r am c/A buttons to choose “Play” on the “Program” menu screen, and then press ENTER the A button.
Page 126 After entering the title, T I T L E choose “Enter” and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE then press the A a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z button.
Page 127: Play List
Play List WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”? You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list.
Page 128: Switching To Display Of Each Play List (Switch)
SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SWITCH) Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Use the f/e/d/ P l a y L i s t c/A buttons to choose “Switch”...
Page 129: Adding Scenes To Play List (Editing Play List)
ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Use the f/e/d/ P l a y L i s t c/A buttons to choose “Edit” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A ENTER button.
Page 130: Deleting Scenes From Play List (Editing Play List)
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 129. Move the cursor to the Ed i t P l a yL i s t play list in lower row, A l l P r o g r ams and place the cursor on...
Page 131: 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. Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 129. Move the cursor to the Ed i t P l a yL i s t play list in lower row.
Page 132: Arranging Order Of Scenes (Move)
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) When using DVD-RAM, you can move scenes only by specifying “Category: All”. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to choose “Switch” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. Select the play list to be edited, and then press the A button.
Page 133: 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. Press the MENU button. Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to choose “Title”...
Page 134: Go To
Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene. TOP (END) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Use the f/e/d/ Go T o c/A buttons to choose “Top” or “End” on the “Go To”...
Page 135: Disc Or Card Management
Disc or Card Management INITIALIZING DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) Initializing a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW disc or card will allow you to delete any recorded contents. Before using a DVD-RW on this video camera/recorder, you must format it. • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for initialization.
Page 136: Protecting Disc From Writing (Protect Disc)
PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC) You can protect a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc in order to prevent recorded images from being erased or edited by mistake. Further recording will not be possible on protected disc until the protection is released. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Page 137: Updating Control Information Of Dvd-Ram/Dvd-Rw (Vr-Mode) Disc (Update Control Info.)
UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.) Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on scenes, such as thumbnail, skip, fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally.
Page 138: Finalizing Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R Disc (Finalize Disc)
FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc. Finalization cannot be Before You Begin executed using a battery. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during finalization and the finalization is interrupted, incorrect finalization will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.
Page 139: Others
Others DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in the order of recording regardless of whether they are movies or stills. You can use the Disc Navigation screen to switch this display to stills only or movies only.
Page 140: Slide Show
SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS) If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status after each still is played back. Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Page 141: The Following Are Available When Connecting To Pc
Connecting to PC Connecting to PC The CD-ROM is not provided with DZ-BX31A, but connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC via the PC connection cable will allow you to import photos recorded on the DVD video camera/ recorder into PC.
Page 142 The number may be different when recording was made on a device conforming to DCF. ** Software stored on the provided CD-ROM. (The CD-ROM is not provided with DZ-BX31A.) Note • Images recorded on a DVD-RW/DVD-R cannot be edited nor can images recorded on a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/ DVD-R be played using the software provided with this DVD video camera/recorder.
Page 143: To Copy Still Data On Pc
JPEG format: Use the application that conforms to the JPEG images. The following shows how to import photos into PC. With DVD-RAM No software is provided with DZ-BX31A. If you use Windows XP, the photos on a DVD-RAM can be imported from Explorer. With SD memory card Insert an SD memory card with photos recorded into the DVD video camera/recorder, and connect it to PC.
Page 144: Requirements Of Available Pc
DVDMASE 4\manual\English folder contained on the provided CD-ROM. • After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open “Programs”or “All Programs” from the Windows “Start” menu, choose “Hitachi DVDCAM” and “DVD-MovieAlbumSE”, and then open “Instruction Manual”. ●Requirements of available PC • The provided software cannot be used on Windows ®...
Page 145: Installing Software
*InstantWrite provided with the DZ-WINPC1, DZ-WINPC2 or DZ-WINPC2B PC kit for the Hitachi DZ-MV100A DVD video camera/recorder, or with the DZ-WINPC3 PC editing kit for the Hitachi DZ-MV200A, DZ-MV230A or DZ-MV270A DVD video camera/recorder. If the UDF driver has been installed, uninstall it and then install the UDF driver on the provided CD- ROM.
Page 146: Installing Software
INSTALLING SOFTWARE Click “All” on the installer screen. Clicking “All” allows you to install the DVD- RAM driver, DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.1 and DVDfunSTUDIO 2.2 all at one time. If any of the software programs are already installed, uninstall them, and then proceed with installing the provided programs.
Page 147 A message verifying whether a shortcut icon is to be created on desktop will appear: If you want to create one, click “Yes”. If not, choose “No”. Click “Finish”. Then the installation of DVDfunSTUDIO will start. Click The screen for installing DVDfunSTUDIO will appear: Click “Next”.
Page 148 Click “Next”. Carefully read the License Agreement: If you accept it, click “Yes”. The contents of agreement displayed on actual screen may be different from those in the figure. If you do not wish to change the folder in which the UDF driver is installed, click “Next”.
Page 149 Check the displayed contents, and then click “Next”. Installation will start. When installation is complete, some notes will appear: Check the contents, and then click “×” at the top right of window. The contents displayed on actual screen may be different from those in the figure. If your PC uses Windows message that prompts you to restart will appear: Click “Finish”...
Page 150: Creating Dvd Video (Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R) From Dvd-Ram/Dvd-Rw (Vr-Mode) Disc Recorded On Dvd Video Camera/Recorder
Creating DVD Video (DVD-RW/DVD-R) from DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/Recorder No software is provided with DZ-BX31A. Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and DVDfunSTUDIO, you can create a DVD video (DVD-RW/DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, following the procedure below:...
Page 151 When export is complete, message “The file exporting was completed successfully. Do you wish to create a ‘DVD-Video’ disc” will appear. Check the small box for “Eject the disc being used”, and then click “Yes”. The cover of disc insertion block will open: Remove the DVD-RAM disc, insert a brand- new DVD-RW/DVD-R disc, and then close the cover of disc insertion block.
Page 152: Inserting 3D Title Images
INSERTING 3D TITLE IMAGES You can attach a 3D title to the images recorded on a DVD-RAM. Connect the DVD video camera/recorder in which the DVD-RAM to be edited is loaded to USB port of PC. Start up DVD-MovieAlbumSE. The contents recorded on the DVD-RAM will appear.
Page 153 ●If no image appears on DVD-MovieAlbumSE: If, when DVD-MovieAlbumSE starts, no scene recorded on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) appears, or “Drive X: disc cannot be used on DVD-MovieAlbumSE” appears, use the DVD- MovieAlbumSE Preferences to choose the drive in which the DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) is loaded.
Page 154: Creating A Dvd Video (Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R) Using Scenes Recorded On Multiple Dvd-Ram/Dvd-Rw (Vr-Mode) Discs
CREATING A DVD VIDEO (DVD-RW/DVD-R) USING SCENES RECORDED ON MULTIPLE DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISCS You can use the “Export” function of DVD-MovieAlbumSE to save scenes recorded on multiple DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) discs, by using PC for a video file (MPEG2 file). Since a video file exported on DVD-MovieAlbumSE can be created to a DVD video using DVDfunSTUDIO, you can write video files recorded on multiple DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) discs collectively to one DVD-RW/DVD-R disc in order to create a DVD video.
Page 155 Insert a DVD-RW/DVD-R and start up DVDfunSTUDIO. To start up DVDfunSTUDIO, click Windows [Start] button, choose [All Programs] (or [Programs]), [Hitachi DVDCAM], and then [DVDfunSTUDIO]. Register the scenes in DVDfunSTUDIO. All the scenes that you saved in PC using DVD-MovieAlbumSE by repeating steps 3 – 7 can easily be registered in DVDfunSTUDIO by using its Collect Tool.
Page 156: Capturing Scenes On Dvd-Ram/Dvd-Rw (Vr-Mode) Into Pc
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) is loaded. Start up the DVD-MovieAlbumSE copy tool. Execute [Start] – [Programs] or [All Programs] – [Hitachi DVDCAM] – [DVD- MovieAlbumSE] – [DVD-MovieAlbumSE copy tool]: The screen shown below will appear. Choose the “DVD-RAM→HDD” tab to copy the scenes on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR- mode) to HDD.
Page 157 ●To capture in MPEG2 file format Connect to PC the DVD video camera/ recorder in which a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) is loaded. Start up DVD-MovieAlbumSE. From the DVD-MovieAlbumSE screen, select the thumbnail of the program from which you wish to create a DVD video, and right- click it to execute “Export”.
Page 158: Dvd-Moviealbumse Hdd Mode
DVD-MovieAlbumSE HDD MODE DVD-MovieAlbumSE has an HDD mode whose copy tool you can use to either play back the DVD- VR format data captured onto HDD, or perform simple editing of the data. Start DVD-MovieAlbumSE and click the [HDD] button. Choose the folder containing the VR-format data in HDD.
Page 159: Reusing A Recorded Dvd-Rw
REUSING A RECORDED DVD-RW Use DVDfunSTUDIO to delete contents on a recorded DVD-RW: It will then be reusable. Choose [ Tool]-[Erase DVD RW disc] on DVDfunSTUDIO. The window shown below will appear: Choose [Quick erase] or [Full erase] and then click [Run].
Page 160: Uninstalling Software
Uninstalling Software • No software is provided with DZ-BX31A. To uninstall (delete) any provided software that has been installed, use “Control Panel” to open “Add or Remove Applications”, choose the applications to be uninstalled from the displayed list of applications, and then click the “Change/Remove” button.
Page 161: Introduction To Video Editing Software
DVD video camera/recorder. The information on the product on this page is for reference only; Hitachi does not guarantee or endorse the operation of a given product. Contact the software company for any inquiries on the specifications and operation requirements of the product.
Page 162: Subsidiary Information
* When attaching the wide or tele-conversion lens to this DVD video camera/recorder, you will need the optional step-up ring: Attach it after removing the lens hood covering the lens (see p. 58). ** Unavailable for DZ-MV750MA or DZ-BX31A. POWER SUPPLY...
Page 163: Removing Disc From Its Package
The way to remove a disc from its package may vary with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet. The following explains how to remove the discs made by Hitachi Maxell: REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN ROUND DVD HOLDER Hold the Round DVD...
Page 164: Removing Disc From Cartridge
REMOVING DISC FROM CARTRIDGE Use a fine tipped pen, etc. to snap off the lock pins, and then remove them. Snap off and remove lock pin ●Removing disc from caddy case Insert your finger into the hole in the center of disc, taking care not to touch the recording surface,...
Page 165: Changing Setting Of Demonstration
Changing Setting of Demonstration This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a demonstration function. The default at purchase time is “Auto”, which will automatically start the demonstration approx. three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on. Use the following procedure if you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting to “Off”.
Page 166: Terminology
Terminology DISC PROTECT: This disables writing to disc (protects disc from writing) so that images recorded on DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc cannot be accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initialized. DOLBY DIGITAL: An audio recording format widely used for DVD video. Using this technology instead of PCM recording can enhance the recording capacity, which will allow user to achieve a recording of images with higher resolution (bit rate) or a longer recording time.
Page 167 FINALIZE: This process makes a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder playable on a DVD player, etc. that conforms to 8 cm DVD: No further recording can be made on a finalized disc. HOWLING: This phenomenon occurs as follows: When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to a device, such as TV, the audio input to the microphone of DVD video camera/recorder is amplified and output from the speakers of TV, and the signal is again input to the microphone: This is repeated to form an endless loop of audio signal, and the signal is amplified up to the audio output amplitude...
Page 168: Sd Memory Card
SD MEMORY CARD: This is a standard of memory card developed in 1999. The card is 32 mm long × 24 mm wide × 2.1 mm thick, and has 9 pins. SLOT-IN TYPE PC: PC that has a DVD drive into/from which a DVD is directly inserted or ejected without using a tray. SUSPENDING PC: This function stores the status of PC before it is turned off: It will restart the work from the status immediately before PC was turned off, when the PC is turned on next time.
Page 169: No Dvd Video Camera/Recorder Operation - Check The Following
No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation – Check the Following: Check 1 No movie can be recorded Movie can be recorded only on disc. Check the following: • Is proper type of disc inserted? • Is power switch set to “ ”? •...
Page 170 No DVD video camera/recorder Check 5 operation Is a fully charged battery attached? Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC outlet? Check 6 No image in viewfinder Is LCD monitor open? No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD video camera/recorder.
Page 171: 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. Message (1) Data error in a part It is possible that the system cannot normally complete writing of of image file.
Page 172 Message Cannot combine scene. Unless consecutive scenes are selected, they cannot be combined. Cannot combine scene Scenes in different programs (different recording dates) cannot of multiple programs. be combined. Create a Playlist first, and then combine such Create Playlist first, and scenes on the playlist.
Page 173 Message Card full. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. No more recording on this card can be done: Delete unnecessary stills or use another card. Card full. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. Cannot execute.
Page 174 Message Disc error. • Use another disc. • See *3 on page 177. • Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing done on some device other than this DVD video camera/ recorder. Initialize the disc or use another disc. •...
Page 175 Message Error occurred. Please An abnormality occurred with a DVD-R disc to be repaired. replace disc. Replace the disc. Finalize may not be Instantaneous shutoff occurred during finalizing, after which complete. Finalize again power was supplied and disc was inserted. now? It is unrecordable on The inserted card cannot be used in this DVD video camera/...
Page 176 Message There was no scene This message will appear if you try to delete multiple scenes on which can be deleted. Disc Navigation when all the selected scenes have been locked. Release the lock on scenes before executing deletion. This card cannot be The card cannot be used in this DVD video camera/recorder: Use used.
Page 177 • This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognized immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use a soft, dry cloth to clean off the dirt before using it. •...
Page 178: 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 Symptom Battery cannot be Is the ambient temperature too low or too high? charged.
Page 179 Symptom Even if the DVD video The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn on to camera/recorder is off, recognize a disc: Closing the cover will automatically turn the opening the cover will DVD video camera/recorder off. cause the ACCESS indicator to blink. During recording Symptom Pressing the REC or...
Page 180 During playback Symptom Recognition of disc is Is disc dirty? not complete Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean it. Pressing the playback Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD button will not start video camera/recorder? playback.
Page 181 Symptom 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 182 When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC: Symptom No drive icon appears The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on. on PC. Check the power supply. Turn PC off and then disconnect the PC connection cable. Turn PC on again, and then use the PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC.
Page 183 Symptom The DISC EJECT While the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC, use button is not valid when Explorer to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon the DVD video camera/ and execute “Eject”. recorder is connected to If DVD-MovieAlbumSE is running, clicking the eject button on DVD-MovieAlbumSE will open the cover of disc insertion block of this DVD video camera/recorder: Remove the disc.
Page 184 Miscellaneous Symptom 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 The DVD video camera/recorder could be damaged. Consult your button. dealer. The date and time are Has the DVD video camera/recorder been left unused for a long incorrect.
Page 185: System Reset
Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode “60×” will appear on DZ-BX31A. “2006” will appear on DZ-BX31A. • Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted. Note Do not press the reset button with undue force.
Page 186: Major Specifications
= 1/8" – 1-1/4" (3.2 – 32 mm) Filter diameter: 1-1/4" (30.5 mm) Thread pitch: 0.5 mm DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A : F1.6 – 2.3 f = 1/8" – 1-1/16" (2.78 – 43.3 mm) Filter diameter: 1-5/16" (34 mm) Thread pitch: 0.5 mm Auto/Manual Optical 10×...
Page 187 Conforming to DVD video format (Dolby Digital) Still: Conforming to JPEG (DZ-GX20MA: 1600 × 1200 pixels, DZ- MV780MA: 1280 × 960 pixels, DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A: 640 × 480 pixels External input: 640 × 480 pixels) standard MPEG Audio layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby Digital 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver.
Page 188 Lithium battery for remote control (not provided with DZ-MV750MA/ DZ-BX31A), Lens cap, Lens cap string, Shoulder strap, Power cable, DC power cord, Software CD-ROM (not provided with DZ-BX31A), PC connection cable, Single-sided 8 cm DVD-R disc (not provided with DZ-BX31A),...
Page 189: To Order In The United States
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...
Page 190: Index
Index Numerics ...57 1,000x (Dig. Zoom) ...95 16:9 ...57 240x (Dig. Zoom) ...57 40x (Dig. Zoom) ...57 60x (Dig. Zoom) ...25 8 cm bare disc ...44 AC adapter/charger ...50, 52 ACCESS/PC indicator ...130 Add (edit) ...124 All programs ...89 Auto (program AE) ...75 Autofocus ...80...
Page 191 ... 121 Lock ... 51 LOCK switch ... 90 Low Light (Program AE) ... 75 ... 93 MIC.Filter ... 132 Move ... 87 Normal Menu ... 57 Optical 10× zoom lens ... 57 Optical 16x zoom lens ... 100 OSD Output ...
Page 192: Be Sure To Read The Following Before Opening The Package Of Cd-Rom
Article 5 Termination of Agreement If you fail to comply with the terms of this Agreement, Hitachi, Ltd., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. reserve the right to terminate the Agreement. In such a case, you will be obliged to discard all copies of This Software and its components.
Page 193: Important Notice
DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PROFIT OF PRODUCT RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN OR MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THIS HITACHI PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Page 194: Limited Warranty
1. Owner must provide verification of the date of purchase when requesting Limited Warranty Service. (Dated Sales Receipt Required) 2. All repairs must be performed by a Hitachi Authorized Service Facility. 3. This warranty is valid only in the U.S.A.
Page 195 OR MAIL IN TO ADDRESS ON THIS CARD. HITACHI “In order to allow Hitachi to better serve customer needs, please complete this card and return it to Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. Completion of this card is not required in order to validate your Hitachi limited warranty, but would assist us in developing better services and programs for our customers.”...
Page 197 à la livraison de l’appareil au CENTRE DE SERVICE AUTORISÉ HITACHI le plus près. Toutes les dépenses encourues pour le transport ou la livraison à nos centres de service autorisés Hitachi sont aux frais de l’acheteur. Le produit doit être emballé...
Page 198 1-2495 Meadowpine Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3 CANADA IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty will not apply to product purchased outside of Canada OR sold by any organization other than HITACHI CANADA LTD AVIS IMPORTANT: Notre garantie ne couvre pas les produits achetés à l’extérieur du...
Page 199 (Please print or type) «Afin de permettre à Hitachi de mieux répondre aux besoins de la clientèle, veuillez remplir cette carte et la retourner à Hitachi Canada Ltd. Il n’est pas nécessaire de remplir cette carte pour valider vorte garantie limitée Hitachi;...

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