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Instruction Manual
(English)
DZ-BD7HE/DZ-BD70E
DZ-BD7HE (UK)/DZ-BD70E (UK)
DZ-BD70E/DZ-BD70E (UK)
(BD Camcorder)
DZ-BD7HE/DZ-BD7HE (UK)
(Hybrid BD Camcorder)
Dubbing on BD/DVD
(DZ-BD7HE)
Introduction
HDD/BD/DVD/Cards
Battery Pack
Various Recording
Techniques
Editing
Viewing on the
Other Devices
Connecting to
your PC
Additional
Information
Let’s Get Started
Recording — Viewing— Dubbing
Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi Camcorder.
Please read this Instruction Manual to understand its proper use.
Regarding the differences between the DZ-BD7HE/DZ-BD7HE (UK) and the DZ-BD70E/
DZ-BD70E (UK), please first refer to "How to Read this Instruction Manual" (p.11).
Also, “(UK)” of the DZ-BD7HE (UK)/DZ-BD70E (UK) is omitted in this manual unless
otherwise description of difference is needed.
Before opening the CD-ROM included with this product, please read p.184.
After reading the Instruction Manual, store it safely.
The Instruction Manual contains an illustration of the DZ-BD70E/DZ-BD70E (UK) on the cover
page only.
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Important Information
For Your Safety
The power switch turns the camcorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the
camcorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off.
The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks.
The camcorder and AC adapter/charger
have the following caution marks.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Identifications of caution marks
Precautions
WARNING: Many television programmes and
films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances,
copy-right law may apply to private in-home
videotaping of copyrighted materials.
WARNING: To prevent risk of injury or damage
to your camcorder and the AC adapter/charger,
use only the DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP14SW/DZ-
BP21SW battery and DZ-ACS3 (E) AC adapter/
charger.
Avoid using and storing the battery pack in
places subject to direct sunlight, high
temperatures, or near a flame source.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH
THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol warns the user that
uninsulated voltage within the unit
may have sufficient magnitude to
cause electric shock. Therefore, it is
dangerous to make any kind of
contact with any inside part of this
unit.
This symbol alerts the user that
important literature concerning the
operation and maintenance of this
unit has been included. Therefore, it
should be read carefully to avoid any
problems.
The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is
made by highly precise technology. More
than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels)
are effective, but some (less than 0.01%)
may appear as coloured bright dots. This
does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel
stretches the limits of current technology.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of
higher class than 1. To ensure continued
safety, do not remove any covers or attempt
to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
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Information for users applicable in European Union countries
This symbol on the product or on its packaging means that your electrical
and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of life separately
from your household wastes. There are separate collection systems for
recycling in EU.
For more information, please contact the local authority or the dealer where
you purchased the product.
Information für Nutzer in den Ländern der Europäischen Union
Das auf dem Produkt oder auf der Verpackung angebrachte Symbol
bedeutet, dass Ihre elektrischen und elektronischen Geräte nicht mit dem
Haushaltsmüll entsorgt werden sollen. Es existieren separate Recycling-
Sammelsysteme in der EU.
Für mehr Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihre örtlichen Behörden
oder an den Fachhändler, bei dem Sie das Produkt erworben haben.
Information utilisateurs, applicable dans les pays de l’Union Européenne
Ce symbole figurant sur le produit ou son emballage signifie que votre
équipement électrique et électronique doit être mis au rebut séparément
de vos déchets ménagers lorsqu’il a atteint la fin de sa durée de vie.
Il existe des systèmes de collecte séparée pour le recyclage dans l’UE.
Pour plus d’informations, veuillez prendre contact avec les autorités
locales ou le revendeur auquel vous avez acheté ce produit.
Informatie voor gebruikers in landen van de Europese Unie
Dit symbool op het product of op zijn verpakking betekent dat uw
elektrische of elektronische apparatuur na het verstrijken van de
levensduur gescheiden van het huisvuil moet worden weggegooid.
Er zijn afzonderlijke ophaalsystemen voor recyclage in de E.U.
Voor meer informatie neemt u contact op met de plaatselijke overheid of de
dealer waar u het product hebt gekocht.
Information till användare inom Europeiska unionen
Märkningen av produkter och förpackningar med denna symbol betyder att
elektrisk och elektronisk utrustning måste tas om hand separat från
hushållssopor när utrustningen har förbrukats. EU har särskilda
återvinningsanläggningar för denna typ av utrustning.
Kontakta de lokala myndigheterna eller återförsäljaren där produkten har
köpts för mer information.
Informazioni per gli utenti negli Stati dell’Unione Europea
Questo simbolo sul prodotto o sull’imballaggio indica che l’apparato
elettrico o elettronico alla fine del suo periodo di vita dovrebbe essere
smaltito separatamente dai rifiuti domestici.
Nell’UE esistono altri sistemi di raccolta differenziata.
Per ulteriori informazioni, contattare le autorità locali o il rivenditore presso
il quale è stato acquistato il prodotto.
Información para usuarios aplicable en los países de la Unión Europea
Este símbolo en el producto o en su embalaje significa que debería
deshacerse de su equipo eléctrico o electrónico, al final de su vida útil, de
forma separada del resto de los residuos domésticos. Para estos
productos hay sistemas de recogida selectiva para reciclarlos en la Unión
Europea.
Para más información, rogamos contacte con la autoridad local o el
distribuidor donde adquirió el producto.
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Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks and
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names
belonging to each individual company.
SD logo is a trademark.
Blu-ray disc and Blu-ray disc logo are trademarks.
Important for United Kingdom
(for DZ-BD7HE (UK) / DZ-BD70E (UK))
The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug
incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse
must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable never use the
plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is
of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are
available from your dealer.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not
suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a
power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.
If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, ensure that you dispose
of it immediately, having first removed the fuse, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue= Neutral, Brown= Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the
letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK.
The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the
letter L or coloured BROWN or RED. On no account connect either of these
wires to the terminal marked E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or
green and yellow.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your camcorder,
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 the
camcorder and accessory equipment.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Store these instructions for convenient accessibility.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Observe all instructions.
5 Do not use the camcorder near water.
6 Clean the camcorder using only a dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. The camcorder should be placed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not place the camcorder near heat sources such as radiators, heat-registering areas, stoves, or
other heat-generating apparatus (including amplifiers).
9 Protect the mains lead and cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the plugs, the
mains, and at connection points to the camcorder.
10 Only use the attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11 Use the camcorder only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer or sold with the camcorder. When using a cart to move
the camcorder, use caution to avoid injury from tip-over.
12 Unplug the camcorder during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
13 Refer all servicing to qualified servicing personnel. Servicing will be required when the
camcorder is damaged in any way, such as if the mains lead, cord, or plug is damaged, liquid is
spilled or foreign objects fall into the camcorder, the camcorder is exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or is dropped.
14 Do not drip or splash liquids onto the camcorder or place the camcorder near objects filled with
liquid such as vases.
15 Use the equipment (AC adapter/charger) near the mains with easy accessibility.
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Important Information ............................ 2
For Your Safety ...................................... 2
Precautions .............................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 5
Choosing a disc to suit your purpose ............. 8
This camcorder can realize all of the following. 10
How to Read this Instruction Manual................ 11
Before Using the Product
- Be sure to read this information -............... 13
Checking Provided Accessories ........................ 14
Names of Parts................................................... 15
How to Open and Use the LCD Monitor........... 20
Recording/Playing Using the Viewfinder.......... 21
Using the CD manual......................................... 22
System requirements .................................... 22
How to use the CD ....................................... 22
Preparing............................................................ 23
Setting up the battery pack........................... 23
Turning on the Power................................... 24
Changing the display language .................... 24
Setting the date and time .............................. 25
Recording Movies to a BD ................................ 26
Recording Movies to the HDD (DZ-BD7HE)... 27
Recording Stills to an SD card........................... 28
Playing Recorded Movies/Stills ........................ 29
Deleting Recorded Movies/Stills....................... 30
Finalising BD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW........ 31
Connecting to a TV............................................ 33
Dubbing on a BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HE).............. 35
About HDD/BD/DVD.................................. 38
About cards .................................................. 40
Cautions for discs and cards......................... 40
Inserting a BD or DVD ................................ 41
When loading a new
BD-RE/BD-R/DVD-RW/+RW .............. 43
CHARGE lamp status and charging time .... 44
Continuous recording time
with a fully charged battery .................... 44
Connecting the camcorder to the mains ....... 45
Detaching the DC mains lead/battery pack
from the camcorder................................. 45
Efficient Use of the Battery.......................... 46
Recording Movies.............................................. 47
Using the Quick Start function..................... 48
Information display during recording .......... 50
Recording Still Pictures ..................................... 53
Playback (Watching Your Recordings)............. 55
Playing back the last recorded scene............ 55
Deleting the last recorded scene................... 56
Choosing and playing back a scene.............. 56
Choosing and playing back multiple scenes 57
Jumping to the designated scene .................. 58
Adjusting speaker volume
during movie playback............................ 60
Information display during playback ........... 60
Simple functions you can use during playback
or playback pause.................................... 62
Playing still pictures on a card automatically
(Slide Show) .......................................... 63
Capturing a still picture from a movie
(PHOTO Capture)................................... 64
Playing back scenes repeatedly
(Repeat Play)........................................... 64
How to Operate the Menu.................................. 65
Menu (While Recording)................................... 66
How to use the LCD/EVF setup
and initial setup....................................... 68
About the demonstration function................ 69
Magnified Recording
(Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom) ............... 70
Recording at Close Range (Macro Recording).. 71
Using the Separately-Sold Lenses to Increase the
Wide-Angle or Telephoto Effect.................. 72
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) 73
Table of Contents
Introduction 8
Let’s Get Started 23
Functions and Characteristics of HDD/
BD/DVD/Cards 37
Battery Pack 44
Recording 47
Viewing 55
Various Recording Techniques 65
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Adjusting the Brightness of the Image
(Exposure)..................................................... 74
Compensating for Backlight
(Backlight Compensation) ............................ 75
Selecting a Recording Mode to Match the
Conditions (Program AE) ............................. 76
Recording Dark Subjects Using the LCD Monitor
Light (Assist Light)....................................... 77
Adjusting the Colour (White Balance)............... 78
Setting the white balance manually (Set)...... 79
Using the Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) ...... 80
Displaying Recording Guidelines
(Auxiliary Line) ............................................ 80
Reducing Wind Noise During Recording .......... 81
Restoring all the Recording Settings to Default
(Full Auto)..................................................... 81
Using the Flash................................................... 82
Turning Off the Recording Indicator
Beneath the Lens........................................... 83
Changing the Movie Quality .............................. 84
Using the Self-Timer .......................................... 85
Using an External Microphone........................... 86
First Dubbing (“New”)....................................... 90
Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the Same Day
(“Date”)......................................................... 91
Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the HDD
(“All”) ........................................................... 92
Dubbing Scenes Selected (“Select”) .................. 93
Displaying only Dubbed or Not Dubbed Scenes
(Category) ..................................................... 95
Clearing the dub marks on Thumbnails
(MARK OFF)................................................ 95
Menu Items for the Disc Navigation .................. 97
Menu flows for the disc navigation............... 99
Choosing Scenes by Date ................................. 101
Switching to the display arranged by date
(Date)..................................................... 101
Playlist .............................................................. 102
What is “Playlist”?...................................... 102
Creating a new Playlist
(Create Playlist) ..................................... 103
Displaying a desired Playlist (Playlist) ....... 104
Adding scenes to a Playlist (Edit)............... 104
Deleting scenes from Playlist (Edit) ........... 105
Arranging the order of scenes in the Playlist
(Edit)...................................................... 106
Deleting a Playlist (Delete)......................... 106
Deleting Scenes (Edit - Delete)........................ 107
Dividing a Movie (Edit - Divide) ..................... 107
Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit - Combine). 108
Adding Special Effects (Edit - Fade) ............... 109
Go To................................................................ 110
Locking Scenes on a Card (Lock) .................... 110
Displaying Information Using the Menu Screen
(Detail) ........................................................ 111
Formatting the HDD/BD/DVD/CARD
(Format HDD/Disc/Card) ........................... 112
Protecting the HDD/BD/DVD
(Protect HDD/Disc) .................................... 113
Checking the Remaining Recording Capacity on
the Medium ................................................. 114
Connecting to Your TV for Viewing ............... 115
Connecting to a TV..................................... 115
Viewing on your TV ................................... 117
Viewing on Other Players/Recorders ............... 118
Before Playing Back a BD/DVD on Another BD/
DVD Recorder/Player (Finalising) ............. 118
Finalising a Disc............................................... 120
Unfinalising a Disc........................................... 122
Software installation ................................... 125
Connecting the camcorder to your PC........ 127
Removing a medium while the camcorder is
being connected to the PC ..................... 128
Using a built-in disc drive of your PC to read a
disc recorded on the camcorder............. 129
Before terminating PC connection (removing
the PC connection cable) and changing the
power switch setting .............................. 129
Using ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for BDCAM 130
Uninstalling the software ............................ 137
Contact the following.................................. 137
Precautions When Connecting to a PC............. 138
Optional Accessories........................................ 139
Error Messages ................................................. 140
Troubleshooting................................................ 148
Cautions on Use of this Product
- Be sure to read this information - ............. 157
System Reset .................................................... 163
End User License Agreements for Operating
System Software ......................................... 165
Major Specifications......................................... 175
Glossary............................................................ 179
Index................................................................. 180
Be sure to read the following before opening the
package of CD-ROM .................................. 183
Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HE) 87
Editing 96
Viewing on the Other Devices 115
Connecting to your PC 123
Additional Information 139
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Introduction
f
Choosing a disc to suit your purpose
Recording/Dubbing
HD (High Definition) image quality
Image resolution: about six times higher
than the SD (Standard Definition) image quality
Recording to the HDD
Do you want to delete or edit images
using this camcorder
NOYES
HDD
Re-recordable
BD-RE
Re-recordable
BD-R
One-time recording
• HD recording over extended
periods is possible.
• You can delete/edit the images
on HDD using this camcorder.
• After recording or editing, the
images recorded on HDD can
be dubbed to BDs. Image
degradation from dubbing will
not occur.
• After recording or editing, the
images recorded on HDD can
also be dubbed to DVDs (image
quality will be standard (SD)).
• One hour length 1920 × 1080 Full
High Definition movie can be
recorded onto one single BD.
• Playable on 8 cm BD-RE/BD-R
compatible devices.
* For details, refer to the standards stated in
"Recording format" (p.176).
Recording to Blu-ray disc (BD)
Recording
Dubbing
(DZ-BD7HE)
Recording
(DZ-BD7HE)
Introduction
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Introduction
Recording/Dubbing
SD (Standard Definition) image quality
Do you want to delete/edit images
using this camcorder?
Do you want to reuse the disc?
NO
Re-recordable
One-time
recording
Playable on devices that are
compatible with 8 cm DVD-
RAM or 8 cm DVD-RW
(VR mode) accordingly.
* For details, refer to the
standards stated in
"Recording format" (p.176).
DVD-RW
(VR mode)
DVD-RW
(VF mode)
+RW DVD-R
DVD-RAM
Playable on most other DVD players/
recorders once they are finalised after
recording.
* For details, refer to the standards stated in
"Recording format" (p.176).
YES
Do you want to play the disc on a
DVD player/recorder?
Re-recordable
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Introduction
Interactive Guide - Mode switch
Set the switch as shown.
Insert a BD.
GUIDE
EXIT
Screen will disappear if switch is moved.
RETURN
Interactive Guide - TV Connection
Connect the HDMI-cable
to the input jack of the TV.
Camera TV
ENTER
error
RETURN
GUIDE
EXIT
ENTER
Interactive Guide - Disc
Insert a BD-R disc.
Check features
GUIDE
EXIT
RETURN
New
Date
All
Select
ENTER
EXIT
Dubbing Menu
Dubbing the scene which isn’t dubbed in HDD.
GUIDE
This camcorder can realize all of the
following.
Stills Movies
Record movies and stills with one device!
Connect the camcorder to a TV, and view on a larger screen.
Easy to store recordings, select a disc, and create a gift disc.
Various media
HDD
(DZ-BD7HE)
BD
DVD
SD card
You can easily figure out
“what” can be recorded
“to which medium”.
Press to solve
your questions.
HDMI
You can easily figure
out which cable should
be used.
After recording
After Watching
AV Cable
View on the TV
View on the
LCD monitor
Disc selection is simple!
(DZ-BD7HE)
BD-RE/BD-R
DVD-RAM/
DVD-RW/
DVD-R/+RW
GUIDE
Press to solve
your questions.
GUIDE
Press to solve
your questions.
S Cable
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Introduction
The Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-BD7HE and DZ-BD70E models.
The DZ-BD7HE can record to HDD (hard disk), BDs, and DVDs.
The DZ-BD70E can record to BDs and DVDs.
The particular functions of each model will be indicated next to
the icons shown at left.
If you purchased the DZ-BD70E, please disregard the descriptions
relating to the HDD.
About joystick operation and symbols
Move the joystick up or down, left or right to select menu items and scenes
(movies and stills). Press down on the centre of the joystick to confirm a
selection.
z For more information, see "How to Operate the Menu" (p.65).
How to Read this Instruction Manual
Operations Descriptions used in this manual
(
/
'
/
&
/
%
up/down/left/right
Confirmation button
DZ-BD7HE
DZ-BD70E
Press up/down, left/right
to select.
Press down on the centre
to confirm.
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Introduction
About media descriptions
The camcorder functions available vary depending on the media (HDD/BD/
DVD/Card) used. Refer to the icon headings shown below to determine whether
the function explained complies with the media in use.
Displays in the Instruction Manual
The display messages are omitted in this manual. Please use the LCD display or
viewfinder of your camcorder to check the messages.
HDD
BD-R
RAM
-RW (VR) R +RW
-RW (VF)
BD-RE
CARD
Collective
term
Icon Media
HDD Built-in hard disk drive (HDD) (DZ-BD7HE)
BD
BD-RE (Rewritable Blu-ray disc)
BD-R (Non-rewritable Blu-ray disc)
DVD
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW (VR mode)
DVD-RW (VF (Video) mode)
DVD-R
+RW
Card
SD memory card
miniSD memory card (exclusive adapter required)
microSD memory card (exclusive adapter required)
CARD
* DZ-BD70E does not have an HDD. If you purchased this
model, please disregard the HDD icon (p.11).
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Introduction
Conduct test recording.
• Before recording important shots, always conduct test recording to confirm that images
are normally recorded.
For correct recording
• Do not touch the recording surface of a disc.
• Check that a disc recording surface is not dirty or
scratched.
• If the recording surface is dirty, wipe it clean using a
soft cloth.
Caution on disc loading
• Never touch the pickup.
Caution on vibrations and impacts
• While the ACCESS/PC indicator (p.15) is lit, do not
subject the camcorder to strong vibrations or impacts.
Caution should be particularly observed while the indicator
remains lit for a while after the end of recording.
About BD/DVD
• We recommend using Hitachi Maxell brand discs. The
compatibility of the discs with this camcorder is
confirmed.
• If there is concern that the camcorder may be subjected to large vibrations or impact
during transport, remove the BD/DVD and protect the camcorder using soft protective
materials.
Using BD/DVD with other equipment
• We cannot guarantee that playback is possible on all types of recorders/players.
• Playback may not be possible depending on the model of the playback device or
recording status of the disc.
• When a BD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded with this camcorder is used on
another device, always finalise the disc (p.120) using the camcorder in advance.
Hitachi will not compensate for recorded images.
• 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
camcorder, disc or card. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video
and audio.
• If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this camcorder, disc, card, etc.,
the recorded contents may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensation for
damage due to loss of recorded contents.
• In the event that your camcorder is sent for repair, whether repair is successful or not,
recorded content may be lost. Hitachi cannot be held responsible for any lost data.
Copyright
• Be aware that recording is restricted for some demonstrations, performances and
exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.
Before Using the Product
- Be sure to read this information -
Use a soft cloth and gently
wipe the disc surface from
the inner to the outer region.
pickup
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Introduction
Make sure the following accessories are included in the package.
Checking Provided Accessories
Battery pack (DZ-BP14S)
Portable power supply for your
new Hitachi Camcorder. Be
sure to fully charge the battery
before use.
AC adapter/charger
(DZ-ACS3 (E))
Use to power the camcorder
from the mains, and to charge
the battery.
DC power cord
To power the camcorder from
the mains, use this cord to
connect the AC adapter/
charger to the camcorder.
Remote control
(DZ-RM4W)
Use to control the camcorder
from a distance.
Lithium battery (CR2032)
To power the remote control.
WARNING
Keep this battery away from
children. If swallowed, consult
a physician immediately for
emergency treatment.
Mains lead
Connects the AC adapter/
charger to the mains.
HDMI cable
Use this cable if your TV is
equipped with HDMI
terminal.
AV/S cable
Use this cable to view images
from the camcorder on a TV.
Or output the images and
sound to another video
recording device.
Software CD-ROM and
PC connection cable
Install the software on the CD-
ROM onto your PC, then
connect the camcorder to the
PC using the PC connection
cable.
8 cm BD-RE single sided
disc
Use to record the movies on.
Disc cleaning cloth
You can use this cloth to clean
your discs.
For DZ-BD7HE/
DZ-BD70E
For DZ-BD7HE (UK)/
DZ-BD70E (UK)
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Introduction
Viewfinder side
Names of Parts
MENU button (p.25)
SELECT button (p.55)
Joystick (p.29)
(stop/cancel) button (p.55)
Viewfinder (p.21)
Dioptre control (p.21)
SD CARD indicator (p.28)
BD/DVD indicator (p.26)
HDD indicator (DZ-BD7HE)
(p.27)
PHOTO button (p.28)
Movie/Stills switch (p.26)
ACCESS/PC indicator (p.13)
Battery platform (p.23)
BATT (battery eject) switch
(p.45)
Record button (p.26)
DISC EJECT switch (p.26)
Power switch/Lock button (p.24)
Hand strap (p.19)
BD/DVD compartment (p.26)
MIC jack (p.86)
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Introduction
LCD monitor side (when the LCD monitor is opened
90°), and bottom
DISPLAY button (p.50)
BLC button (p.75)
Speaker
EXPOSURE button (p.74)
GUIDE button (p.10)
This button can help you choose a
disc, connect the camcorder to your
TV, and so on. The sections in the
Instruction Manual for which this
button can be used are indicated by
a pop-up icon like the one below.
FULL AUTO button (p.81)
Use the GUIDE button for help!
RESET button (p.163)
QUICK START button (p.48)
DISC NAVIGATION button
(p.29)
DUBBING button (DZ-BD7HE)
(p.90)
PC connection terminal (p.127)
Tripod receptacle
CARD ACCESS indicator
SD card slot (p.28)
HDMI OUT terminal (p.115)
FINALIZE button (p.121)
FOCUS button (p.73)
Bottom
17
Introduction
Lens side
Automatic lens cover
The lens cover automatically opens
when the power is turned on,
revealing the optical 10x zoom lens.
Lens hood
Stereo microphone
Do not block the microphone with
your hand during recording.
Zoom lever (p.60, 70, 73)
Accessory shoe
Flash (p.82)
Light receiving sensor
Used to control flash amount.
Do not block the light receiving
sensor with your hand when
recording still pictures.
Recording indicator (p.48)
Remote control receiver/Infrared
sensor
A/V OUT terminal (p.116)
LCD monitor (colour wide-
screen)
18
Introduction
Remote control
Inserting the supplied lithium battery into the
remote control
PHOTO
REC
DISPLAY
DIGITAL
ZOOM
MENU
SELECT
DELETE
DISC
NAVIGATION
ZOOM
PHOTO button (p.28)
REC button (p.26)
MENU button (p.25)
SELECT button (p.55)
&
(reverse search) button (p.29,
62)
DELETE button (p.107)
DISC NAVIGATION button
(p.29)
DISPLAY button (p.50)
ZOOM T button (p.70)
DIGITAL ZOOM button (p.70)
ZOOM W button (p.70)
(
(reverse skip) button (p.29,
62)
%
(forward search) button
(p.29, 62)
Confirmation button (p.29, 62)
(stop/cancel) button (p.55)
'
(forward skip) button (p.29,
62)
While inserting a thin
tipped instrument
(paperclip, etc.) into the
hole marked PUSH,
swing the battery holder
arm out.
Insert the lithium
battery with the
positive (+) terminal
facing down.
Slide the cover to
close it.
* For instructions on handling batteries, see p.19.
Battery holder
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Introduction
Adjusting the hand strap
Fasten the hand strap according to the procedure in the diagram.
Warning
BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. DO NOT
RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.
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.
Flip the cover.
Flip the belt.
Replace the belt.
Replace the cover.
20
Introduction
• For LCD/EVF settings, see p.66–68. For instructions on how to operate the
menu, see p.65.
• Using the viewfinder is convenient when it is difficult to see using the LCD
monitor while recording in bright outdoor conditions (p.21).
How to Open and Use the LCD Monitor
To record yourself
(p.21)
When playing back, etc.
Recording high
places above your
line of sight
Effortlessly record
small children or pets
at their line of sight
Basic posture
Hold the camcorder with
both hands and tuck your
elbows to your chest or
sides, and move the
camcorder at a gentle pace.
This will allow you to
record effectively without
blurring.
You can use the LCD monitor as follows.
180°
90°
90°
21
Introduction
About the LCD monitor display when recording
yourself (the lens and LCD monitor are facing you)
• The LCD monitor displays a mirror image of the subject.
• You can check the image in the viewfinder. (You can also set the viewfinder
to “On” at all times, regardless of the orientation of the LCD monitor (p.65–
68).)
• The remaining battery charge indicator will only appear when battery power is
almost gone. The battery charge indicator flashes red in this case.
• A warning message will not be displayed (p.140). You can confirm the
warning message by rotating the LCD monitor 180° back to its normal
orientation.
• When the LCD monitor is in this position, you can also use the LCD monitor
as a light source when recording in dark locations (Assist Light, p.77).
You can use the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is closed or during mirror
image recording.
To set the viewfinder to “On” at all times regardless of the orientation of the LCD
monitor, or to adjust the brightness or colour density, see "How to use the LCD/
EVF setup and initial setup" (p.68).
Recording/Playing Using the Viewfinder
How to use the viewfinder
Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks.
Slide the dioptre control knob to adjust the
focus to suit yo
ur eyesight.
Note
Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is pulled fully out.
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Introduction
The instruction manuals for this product are written into the included CD-ROM.
Before using the CD-ROM, please read the following to ensure proper use.
System requirements
Windows
• OS: Windows
®
2000 Professional SP3 or higher
Windows
®
XP Home Edition
Windows
®
XP Professional Edition
Windows Vista™
• Computer: IBM
®
PC/AT
®
compatible, with the above OS preinstalled.
• CPU: Intel
®
Pentium
®
III or equivalent processor
• Memory: At least 256 MB (512 MB or more is recommended)
• Drive: CD-ROM drive
• Applications: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later and
Adobe Reader 6.0 or later.
• Display: Displayable with at least 1024 x 768 pixels
Macintosh
• OS: Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4.2-v10.4.8
• CPU: PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5, Intel Core
• Memory: At least 256 MB (512 MB or more is recommended)
• HDD: Free space: Approx. 170 MB
• Drive: CD-ROM drive
• Applications: Safari and Adobe Reader 6.0 or later.
• Display: Displayable with at least 1024 x 768 pixels
How to use the CD
1. Insert CD into PC’s CD-ROM drive.
Windows: Web browser will automatically start and Start up window will appear.
Macintosh: (1) Double-click on the CD-ROM icon on the desktop screen.
(2) When “main.html” file is clicked, Web browser will start and
Initial window will appear.
2. Click the language you want from the displayed list. The instruction manual
will open.
Using the CD manual
Caution
Use the CD-ROM only in a computer CD drive. The CD-ROM is designed for PC use only.
NEVER INSERT THE CD-ROM INTO A NON-COMPUTER CD PLAYER! Inserting the
CD-ROM into an incompatible CD drive may produce a loud noise, which in turn MAY
RESULT IN EAR AND SPEAKER DAMAGE!
• After using CD-ROM, please put it into CD case and keep it. Keep the CD neither in
direct sunlight nor in a high temperature or high humidity environment.
Notes
• The information in the CD-ROM is subject to change without notice.
• We accept no responsibility for any obstacle or defect to hardware and/or software of
your PC as a result of the use of the CD-ROM.
• No part of the information in the CD-ROM or the CD-ROM in entirety can be copied,
reproduced or republished without notice to our company.
23
Let’s Get Started
Preparing
Setting up the battery pack
Connect the mains lead to the AC adapter/charger.
Plug in the mains lead to the mains.
Attach the batte
ry pack to the AC adapter/charger.
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.
z Charge status of the battery pack
The CHARGE indicator of the AC adapter/charger allows you to check on the
charge status of the battery pack.
Charge Status CHARGE indicator
During charge lit
Charge complete Unlit
Note
Charging will not occur if the DC
power cord is connected.
Terminal at
bottom
If the CHARGE indicator does not
light, check that the connections
( , , ) are firmly connected.
To the mains*
* The shape of plug
varies depending
on the model.
CHARGE indicator
Let’s Get Started
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Let’s Get Started
Turning on the Power
1 Turn on the power.
2 Open the LCD monitor.
Changing the display language
You can change the language used on screens and menus as follows.
Press
MENU
, then select “Initial Setup” using the joystick.
Choose the desired language using the joystick, then
press the confirmation button.
1
2
Press and hold the lock
button, and turn the
power switch to “ON”.
90°
Initial Setupu
ENTER EXIT
Beep
Power Save
Record LED
Language
Demo Mode
Reset
On
Off
On
English
Auto
Select “Language” using the joystick.
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Let’s Get Started
Setting the date and time
ENTER
Date Setup
1 / 10 / 2007 10 : 00
MOVE
CHANGE
RETURN
Set the date, month, year, hour, and minute
using the joystick, and then press the
confirmation butto
n.
The set time and date appear in the LCD
monitor.
The confirmation button (press firmly)
Open the LCD monitor
(p.20).
Press
MENU
.
Select “Date Setup”, then
“Date Set” using the joystick.
(For instructions on how to use
the joyst
ick, see p.29.)
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Let’s Get Started
Recording Movies to a BD
1 Insert a BD.
2 Turn the power switch to “ON”.
3 Press the record button.
Recording begins.
To pause recording, press the record button again.
Attach the charged battery pack.
Place the recording surface of the BD
face down. (For a single-sided disc,
the side opposite the label is the
recording surface.)
Turn the power switch to “MODE”
until the BD/DVD indicator lights.
(DZ-BD7HE)
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Let’s Get Started
Recording Movies to the HDD
(DZ-BD7HE)
1 Turn the power switch to “ON”.
2 Press the record button.
Recording begins.
To pause recording, press the record button again.
Turn the power switch to “MODE”
until the HDD indicator lights.
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Let’s Get Started
Recording Stills to an SD card
1 Insert an SD card.
2 Turn the power switch to “ON”.
3 Press
PHOTO
.
Press
PHOTO
halfway down so that a subject in the centre of the screen is focused.
Fully press
PHOTO
to record.
Single press of the
PHOTO
button of the remote control enables focusing and
recording at the same time.
Pay attention to the orientation of the card.
The terminals should face away from the
LCD monitor.
For usable card types, see p.40.
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Let’s Get Started
Playing Recorded Movies/Stills
1 Press
DISC NAVIGATION
.
2 Choose a scene (movie/still), then press the
confirmation button.
See p.117 for the instructions on viewing the recordings on your TV screen.
1
2
SELECT
Disc Navigation
All Scenes
PLAY EXIT
1/ 10/2007
0010/0027
10:10:10 HX
1hour 3min 30sec
SEL
The chosen scene is played.
Hint
To select an item or scene (movie or still), move the joystick up, down, left,
or right. To confirm a selection, press the confirmation button (press down on
the centre of the joystick).
Select
by pressing up/down, left/
right
Confirm
by pressing down on
the centre
Joystick
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Let’s Get Started
Deleting Recorded Movies/Stills
1 Press
DISC NAVIGATION
.
2 Select a scene you want to delete, then press
MENU
.
3 Select “Scene” “Edit” “Delete”, and then press
the confirmation button.
4 Select “Yes”, then press the confirmation button.
1
2
3
SELECT
Disc Navigation
All Scenes
PLAY EXIT
1/ 10/2007
0010/0027
10:10:10 HX
1hour 3min 30sec
SEL
You can choose multiple scenes by
selecting another scene and
pressing
SELECT
.
RETURN
Delete Scene
Delete scene?
1/10/2007 10:10:10
Scene No.1 HX
ENTER
YES
NO
CHECK SCENE
The selected scene is deleted.
y
Scenes on BD-R/DVD-RW (VF
mode)/DVD-R/+RW discs
cannot be deleted.
y
Only the latest scene can be
deleted (+RW).
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Let’s Get Started
Finalising
BD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW
It is necessary to “finalise” before you use other BD/DVD players to play back a
BD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, or +RW recorded on this camcorder.
Press
FINALIZE
during recording pause.
Choose “YES”, and then press the confirmation button.
The message showing that the disc is being finalised will appear, and the disc
will then be finalised.
*1 Displayed only when a BD-R/DVD-R is used.
*2 Will vary depending on remaining time.
Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the camcorder when finalising
a BD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW.
Finalisation cannot be executed using a battery. If the camcorder is turned off
during finalisation and the finalisation is interrupted, incorrect finalisation will
result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.
FINALIZE
ENTER
RETURN
YES NO
Finalize Disc
Further recording on this
disc will be impossible.
Finalize? (Approx.8min.)
*2
*1
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Let’s Get Started
When finalisation is complete, an icon with “F” will appear on the Disc Navigation
screen.
“F” will appear on the Disc Navigation screen for a finalised disc.
SELECT
Disc Navigation
All Scenes
PLAY
1/10/2007
0010/0027
10:10:10 HX
1hour 3min 30sec
EXIT
SEL
Finalised disc
Note
Do not use any other device to finalise a disc recorded on this camcorder.
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Let’s Get Started
Connecting to a TV
The connection method differs depending on the type of video input terminal that
your TV is equipped with. Connection methods in order of best image quality are
as follows:
HDMI terminal – S-Video terminal – Video terminal
For viewing HD image quality, connecting to
the high definition TV
The HDMI connection provides the highest quality digital image and sound signals
to your TV through a single cable, without degradation.
HDMI cable
(supplied)
HDMI
34
Let’s Get Started
For viewing SD image quality, connecting to
the non-high-definition TV
Viewing on your TV
Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to the terminal where the camcorder is
connected.
• Refer to your TV’s operation manual on how to switch the TV input.
Turn on the camcorder.
AV/S cable
(supplied)
Audio Input
R L
red
white
or
yellow
Video
Input
S-Video
Input
* Do not connect anything to the camcorder’s HDMI OUT terminal.
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Let’s Get Started
Dubbing on a BD/DVD
(DZ-BD7HE)
Transferring scenes recorded on the HDD to a BD/DVD
by selecting the following options:
“New” ..... From all scenes recorded on the HDD, the scenes which are not dubbed
yet to a BD/DVD will be dubbed from the beginning.
“Date” ..... Dubs all scenes recorded on the HDD on the same date to a BD/DVD,
beginning with the first scene.
“All”........ Dubs all scenes recorded on the HDD to a BD/DVD, beginning with the
first scene.
“Select” ... You can select your favorite scenes from all those recorded on the HDD,
for dubbing.
As an example, the following explains “New (latest)
Dubbing”.
Set the Movie/Stills switch to .
Press and hold the lock button, and turn the power switch to “MODE” u
ntil the HDD
indicator lights.
Press
DUBBING
.
Select “New” on the Dubbing Menu, then press the confirmation button.
Select BD or DVD by following the on-screen instructions and then insert the
disc.
Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the camcorder during
dubbing. Dubbing is not possible with a battery pack connected. If power is
turned off and dubbing is interrupted midway, proper dubbing will not be
possible, and a BD/DVD may be damaged.
DUBBING
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Let’s Get Started
Select “With auto divide” or “No auto divide”, then press the confirmation button.
Select “Execute” on
the confirmation screen, then press the confirmation button.
If necessary, insert another BD or DVD.
If the BD/DVD does not have enough space for dubbing, a message appears on
screen for you to insert another disc to continue.
Be sure to check the confirmation screen for deleting scenes after dubbing.
To delete the dubbed scenes from the HDD, select “Yes”.
To preserve the dubbed scenes, select “No”.
Remove the BD/DVD by pressing the DISC EJECT switch.
Close the lid of the BD/DVD compartment.
You need to finalise the BD/DVD to play it back on other BD/DVD recorders/
players.
Exit
Execute
CHECK SCENE
Dubbing(New)
Start dubbing?
- Dub to : DVD
- Dubbing quality : SX(High)
- Auto divide : On
- Number of discs for dubbing : 3
RETURN
ENTER
Hint
is displayed on the thumbnail of the scene that is dubbed.
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Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards
The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) and available
functions that can be used with this camcorder.
Function
●: Functions available
—: Not available
Media
Built-
in
HDD
BD DVD
SD
card
-RE -R -RAM
-RW
(VR
mode)
-RW
(VF
mode)
-R +RW
Recording HD (Hi-Vision)
quality movies (p.47)
●● ● —— — — ——
Recording SD quality
movies
(p.47)
—— — ●● ● ● ●—
Recording stills (p.53) — — — — — — — — ●
Deleting recordings
(p.107)
●● — ●●——●
*1
●
Editing recordings (p.96)
●● — ●●————
Playing on other BD/
DVD players/recorders
(p.118)
— ●
*2
●
*2 *3
●
*2
●
*2 *3
●
*3
●
*3
●
*3
—
Initialising and
reusing (p.112)
●● — ●● ● — ●●
Making additional
recordings after a disc
is finalised (p.122)
●
*4
●
*4
— ●
*4
●●
*5
— ●
*5
●
*4
Copying recordings
onto a PC (p.123)
●
*6
●
*6
●
*6 *7
●
*6
●
*6 *7
●
*6 *7
●
*6 *7
●
*6 *7
●
Making HD (Hi-
Vision) quality discs
using a PC
— ●
*6 *8
●
*6 *8
—— — — ——
Making SD quality
discs using a PC
—— —●
*6 *9
●
*6 *9
●
*6 *10
●
*6 *10
——
*
1 Only the latest scene can be deleted.
*
2 Not playable on some devices.
Playback is possible using a device which complies with the medium type.
*
3 Must be finalised. Not playable on some devices.
*
4 As finalising is unnecessary (cannot be performed), additional recordings are possible at any time.
*
5 To make additional recordings, the finalised disc must be unfinalised.
*
6 The provided software is used.
*
7 Finalise the disc to edit on a PC.
*
8 A BD menu is not created.
*
9 A DVD-VR disc can be created.
*
10 A DVD video disc can be created.
Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards
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Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards
About HDD/BD/DVD
BD-R Ver. 1.2 7.5GB 2x (8 cm) disc which is not an LTH type can be used.
* The versions in the above chart refer to physical standard versions of discs.
Usable discs and their logos Function
HDD
(DZ-BD7HE)
Allows extensive high-definition movie recordings
(approx. 4 hours in HX mode).
Allows editing and deleting scenes.
BD-RE Ver. 2.1 7.5GB 2x
(8 cm)
A rewritable disc on which high-definition movies
can be repeatedly recorded.
You can delete/edit the recorded movies.
BD-R Ver. 1.1 7.5GB 2x
(8 cm)
A non-rewritable disc on which a high-definition
movie can be recorded once. The recorded movie
cannot be deleted or edited.
DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)
Allows editing and deleting scenes.
DVD-RW 2x Ver. 1.1 (8 cm)
Allows editing and deleting scenes using the
camcorder in VR mode. Does not allow editing or
deleting scenes using the camcorder in VF mode,
but provides higher compatibility with other DVD
players.
DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0
(8 cm)
Provides compatibility with most DVD players.
Does not allow editing and deleting scenes.
+RW Ver. 1.2 (8 cm)
Provides high compatibility with other DVD players
but does not need to be finalised. Scenes can be
deleted immediately after being recorded.
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Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards
Notes
• Hitachi Maxell single sided discs (HG type in the case of DVDs) have
been confirmed to be compatible with this camcorder and are
recommended. Take care not to dirty (including fingerprints) or scratch
the surface of the discs when handling.
When using a double-sided disc, take great care with handling it. Using
non-Hitachi Maxell discs may not allow the camcorder to deliver optimum
performance.
• DVD housed in a square cartridge/caddy case or a round DVD holder
cannot be used as is. The DVD must be removed from its case/holder
before it can be used.
Note on BD-R/DVD-R
This camcorder writes control data to a disc in order to automatically make
recording adjustments when first recording after:
• a disc is inserted, and
• the power is turned on while the disc is in the camcorder.
If there is not enough space on the control area of a disc, recording may not
be possible even if the data space for recording movies is not full. To prevent
this, avoid performing operations described above more than 99 times per
disc.
Unusable Discs
Dual layer BD and DVD discs, BD-R LTH type discs (Dye Type), +R, and
HD-DVD.
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Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards
About cards
z
Card Handling
• Do not use cards other than those specified.
• Be sure to perform trial recording before recording important
images.
• Do not touch the card terminal or allow it to touch metal.
• Do not paste anything other than the designated label in the label
area.
• Do not subject cards to impact, bending, or dropping.
• Do not disassemble or modify a card.
• Do not expose cards to water.
• Do not use or store cards in the following places:
− Where the temperature is high, such as in a vehicle in the sun or near a heater
− Where humidity is high, or in a dusty place
• When the erasure prevention switch is locked,
recording, deletion, and editing are not
allowed. Only playback is possible.
Cautions for discs and cards
To prevent data loss or damage:
• Do not remove the battery and card while reading or writing data.
• Do not use the camcorder in a place subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
• Do not leave a disc unused in the camcorder for an extended period of long time.
Usable card and logo Function
SD memory card Allows taking still pictures.
Terminal
Erasure prevention
switch
Locked status
Notes
• SD memory cards can be used on this camcorder.
• When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card and micro SD
memory card can be used in the same way as an SD memory card. No
SDHC card or multimedia card can be used.
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Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards
Inserting a BD or DVD
Close the lid.
The ACCESS/PC indicator flashes. During this process, do not remove the
power source, shake, or subject the camcorder to impacts.
When a new BD-RE, BD-R, DVD-RW, or +RW is inserted, see p.43.
Attach the charged battery pack to the
camcorder or connect the camcorder to
the mains.
Turn the power
switch to “OFF”.
Then, press down the DISC EJECT switch
until the ACCESS/PC indicator lights, then
re
lease.
After several seconds, the lid pops open.
Open it fully with your hand.
Place the recording surface of
the BD/DVD
face down, then push down on the centre
of the BD/DVD until it clicks into place.
• For single-sided discs, the side
opposite the label is the recording
surface.
• To record on the other side for
double-sided discs, remove the disc
(p.42), flip it over, and reload it.
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Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards
Removing the disc
Pressing slightly on the centre hub with
a finger, grip the edge of the disc by your
thumb and lift the disc out as shown.
Notes
• The disc mechanism will be very hot immediately after use. Do not touch
the metallic areas.
• Do not peer into the pickup. Doing so may cause
damage to your eyesight.
• To prevent malfunction, never do any of the
following:
– touch the pickup
– insert a disc that is not compatible with the
camcorder (p.38, 39)
– close the lid before setting the disc securely into place
• The power automatically turns off if the lid is left open for approx. three
minutes.
• The lid will not open if the camcorder is not connected to a power source.
Pickup
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Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards
When loading a new BD-RE/BD-R/DVD-RW/+RW
The disc must be formatted before it can be used for recording. When the disc is
loaded, the format confirmation screen will appear in the LCD monitor. Format
the disc according to the procedure below.
Open the LCD monitor.
Select “YES” by pressing &, then press the confirmation button.
(When using a DVD
-RW)
The recording format selection screen appears.
Select “VR Mode” or “VF Mode” by pressing
&
/
%
, then press the
confirmation button.
The confirmation button
Note
Be careful that the power is not
accidentally cut off during formatting.
Otherwise, the disc will become unusable.
Format Disc
Disc is not formatted.
Format the disc now?
ENTER
YES NO
RETURN
When using a BD-RE/BD-R/+RW
Formatting will start. Skip step .
When using a DVD-RW
Proceed to step .
Format Disc
Disc format.
Select record format.
ENTER
VR Mode VF Mode
RETURN
VR Mode
After recording, you can perform various
editing functions such as choosing and
deleting scenes. You can play back the disc
in a device which supports 8 cm DVD-RW
(VR Mode) after finalising the disc.
VF Mode (Video mode)
Although editing cannot be done on the
camcorder, you can play back the disc on
other DVD devices after finalising the disc.
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Battery Pack
CHARGE lamp status and charging time
Continuous recording time with a fully charged
battery
Use the following table to estimate continuous recording times (minutes) using a
fully charged battery pack.
*1 Recordable time when zoom, focus, and switch changes are operated.
*2 For DZ-BD7HE only.
Battery
type
Continuous recording Normal use*
1
Monitor type Viewfinder LCD monitor Viewfinder LCD monitor
Recording
media
HDD*
2
BD/
DVD
HDD*
2
BD/
DVD
HDD*
2
BD/
DVD
HDD*
2
BD/
DVD
DZ-BP14S (supplied)
DZ-BP14SW
(separately sold)
100 90 95 80 50 45 45 40
DZ-BP21SW
(separately sold)
150 135 140 120 75 65 70 60
Lights Charging
Goes out
Charge
Complete
Blinks See "Troubleshooting" (p.148).
Approx. charging time
(at approx. 25°C)
DZ-BP14S (supplied)
165 mins
DZ-BP14SW (separately sold)
DZ-BP21SW
(separately sold)
235 mins
Notes
• In low temperature environments, recording time will be shortened.
• The times indicated in the table are estimates, and will change depending
on actual recording conditions.
Battery Pack
45
Battery Pack
Connecting the camcorder to the mains
Detaching the DC mains lead/battery pack from
the camcorder
To the mains*
Connect to the AC adapter/charger.
Connect to the AC adapter/
charger.
Mains lead
Connect to the
camcorder.
DC power cord
* The shape of plug
varies depending on
the model.
Note
The battery pack will not be charged while the DC power cord is connected
to the AC adapter/charger even if the battery pack is attached to the AC
adapter/charger.
Always turn the power off before disconnecting
the power supply.
While pressing and holding
BATT
, slide the
DC connector or battery pack upward, then
remove it.
• Be careful not to drop the battery pack
while detaching it.
46
Battery Pack
Efficient Use of the Battery
• The battery will slightly discharge even if it is detached from the camcorder.
• If the battery is left attached to the camcorder, it will consume a slight amount
of power. Therefore, it is recommended that you charge the battery a day
before using the camcorder.
When you intend not to use the camcorder for an extended period
of time
It is recommended that you fully charge the battery at least once a year, attach it to the
camcorder, turn it on and fully deplete the battery charge, then remove the battery and
store it in a cool place again.
Battery life
The battery life varies greatly depending on the ambient environment and how
often the camcorder is used. If the usable time of the camcorder with a fully
charged battery is noticeably short, the battery should be replaced. Purchase a
new one.
Power Save function
To save power, do not leave the camcorder in recording pause mode for too long.
Even during recording pause, battery power is consumed at about the same level
as during recording.
By turning the power save function On, the camcorder will automatically turn off
if left idle for approximately five minutes in recording pause mode. For power
save function, see "How to use the LCD/EVF setup and initial setup" (p.68).
47
Recording
Recording Movies
: You can choose either HDD or BD/DVD to record movies.
: You can record movies to BD/DVD.
HDD
BD-R
RAM
-RW (VR) R +RW-RW (VF)
BD-RE
DZ-BD7HE
DZ-BD70E
1
Slide the Movie/Stills switch to “ ”.
2
Open the LCD monitor.
4
3
Turn the power switch to “ON”.
The BD/DVD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode.
• Switch to “OFF”, to turn o
ff.
Press and hold the lock
button, and turn the power
switch to “ON”.
DZ-BD70E
Record button
(See next page.)
3
Turn the power switch to “ON”.
The HDD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode.
Movies will be recorded to th
e HDD.
To switch between HDD and BD/DVD, turn the
power switch to “MODE” and release it.
The power switch will return to “ON” automatically. Each time you turn the
switch to “MODE”, the acti
ve function will alternate as follows:
HDD indicator lights BD/DVD indicator lights.
• Switch to “OFF”,
to turn off.
DZ-BD7HE
Recording
48
Recording
Using the Quick Start
function
If you press QUICK START, the
camcorder enters sleep mode and will
keep battery consumption to a minimum
(approx. half of the power consumed
during recording) and you can restore recording pause mode quickly (about one
second) by pressing QUICK START again.
During sleep mode, the QUICK START button lights blue.
10:00
1/10/2007
4
Press the record button.
• “/” (recording pause) in the LCD monitor will
change to “
0” and recording will begin.
The recording indicator beneath the lens (p.17)
will also light red.
• To p
ause recording, press the record button
again. The elapsed recording time will be reset
to “0:00:00”.
• To resume recording, press the record button
again.
/
/
0
Elapsed recording
time
(hrs : mins : secs)
Remaining space on
HDD/BD/DVD/Card
Current time
Remaining
battery level
Just press
QUICK START.
49
Recording
Hints
• You can switch the camcorder to stills recording mode by sliding the
movie/stills switch to “
”
(p.53) even while the power is on.
• For details on screen displays during recording, see p.50.
• You can change the movie recording quality (p.84).
• If you cannot record movies, the camcorder does not operate, or it takes too
long for recording to start, see “Troubleshooting” (p.148).
• About Sleep Mode
– You can also return to recording pause mode from sleep mode by
pressing the record button (press again to start recording) or changing the
media.
– When you return to recording pause mode from sleep mode, the zoom
position (approx. 1x), manual focus, exposure, and backlight
compensation will return to their default settings (p.70, 73–75).
– Regardless of the power save setting (p.68), the camcorder power will
automatically turn off if standby in sleep mode continues for approx. 30
minutes. In this case, first turn the power switch to “OFF”, then back to
“ON”.
• If the automatic lens cover has stopped opening halfway, turn the power
switch to “OFF”, then turn it to “ON” again.
Notes
• The ACCESS/PC indicator is flashing for a while even after you finish
recording. While the ACCESS/PC indicator is flashing, do not turn off the
power or shake the camcorder. Doing so may cause an error in the recorded
data and you may not be able to play back the data (p.160).
• The minimum recording time for movies is about three seconds (even if you
press the record button before three recording seconds have elapsed).
• It may not be possible to deactivate the protection on a BD/DVD which was
protected using another device. In this case, use that same device to
deactivate the protection.
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Recording
Information display during recording
Switching the display mode
Various information will appear in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder during
recording. You can choose simple display or detailed (all information) display by
pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.
If you leave the camcorder idle for approx. one minute, the information display will
disappear. To make the display reappear, press
.
On-Screen Information
See the next page for details.
REM 53MIN
10:00
1/10/2007
0:00:00
HDD access...
Program AE
White Balance
Backlight
Compensation
Electronic Image
Stabilizer (EIS)
Movie Quality
Zoom
Exposure
Manual Focus
Self-Timer
Flash
MIC. Filter
HDMI audio output
Remaining battery level
Current time/date
* The above display is for explanation and different from the actual display.
Full Auto (p.81)/
Warnings/Messages
Recording mode
Current medium
(HDD/BD/DVD/Card)
Recording status
Movie recording time
Remaining space on
HDD/BD/DVD/Card
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Recording
Recording mode (p.26, 27, 28)
: Movie (HDD/BD/DVD)
: Stills (Card)
Current medium and its status (p.37)
(HDD/BD/DVD/Card)
: HDD
: Protected HDD
:BD-RE
: Protected BD-RE
:BD-R
: Finalised BD-R
: DVD-RAM
: Protected DVD-RAM
: DVD-RW (VR mode)
: Protected DVD-RW (VR mode)
: Finalised DVD-RW (VR mode)
: Protected Finalised DVD-RW
(VR mode)
: DVD-RW (VF mode)
: Finalised DVD-RW (VF mode)
: DVD-R
: Finalised DVD-R
(finalised using this camcorder)
*1
: DVD-R finalised using a device
other than the DZ-BD7HE/
DZ-BD70E.
DVD-R recorded using a
HITACHI camcorder marketed
before the DZ-BD7HE/
DZ-BD70E
:+RW
: Finalised +RW
: SD memory card
: Locked SD memory card
No medium icon
*2
Program AE (p.76)
No icon : Auto
:Portrait
: Spotlight
: Sand & Snow
: Low light
White Balance (p.78)
No icon : Auto
:Set
: Outdoors
: Indoors
Backlight Compensation (p.75)
No icon : Off
:On
Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS)
(when using HDD/BD/DVD)
No icon : Off
:On
HD movie recording quality (p.84)
(when using HDD/BD)
HX
: High quality
HF
: Standard quality
HS
: Extended recording
SD movie recording quality (p.84)
(when using DVD)
SX
: High quality
SF
: Standard quality
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Recording
Zoom (p.70)
Digital zoom Off
Digital zoom: 40x
(when using HDD/BD/DVD)
Digital zoom: 500x
(when using HDD/BD/DVD)
Exposure
No gauge : Auto
: Manual
Manual Focus
No gauge : Auto
: Manual
Self-Timer (when using Card)
No icon : Off
:On
(Ten-second countdown)
Flash (p.82)
(when using Card)
No icon : Auto
: Flash On
: Flash Off
MIC. Filter
No icon : Off
:On
HDMI audio output (p.116)
In case of the HDMI connection, audio signals
are output only while playback.
No icon : Audio signals are output.
: No audio signals are output.
Remaining battery level
Recording status
: Recording
: Recording pause (lit green)
/Focus is locked (lit purple when
using Card (recording stills))
No icon
*3
Remaining space on HDD/BD/DVD/Card
*4
REM XX HOURS XX MIN
*5
:
Remaining recordable time
during movie recording (HDD/
BD/DVD)
REM XX
*6
: Number of remaining
recordable still images during
stills recording (Card)
*1 The icon of a disc which is recorded on a
device other than the
DZ-BD7HE/
DZ-BD70E and can playable but not
recordable on the DZ-BD7HE
DZ-BD70E lights orange.
*2 No icon appears when:
• no disc or card is inserted.
• an unusable disc or card is inserted.
*3 No icon appears when:
• no disc or card is inserted.
• a disc not formatted is loaded.
• the HDD is protected or a protected disc
or locked card is loaded.
• the HDD, disc, or card has no remaining
space.
*4 No remaining time or number will be
displayed when a protected disc or locked
card, or a finalised BD-R/DVD-RW (VF
mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc is inserted.
*5 Recording times are estimates and will
change depending on recording conditions.
*6 The number of recordable stills is
approximate. Depending on the recording
conditions, the number may not decrease.
Full
Almost empty
REC
53
Recording
Recording Still Pictures
Still pictures are recorded on an SD Card.
.
Using the Quick Start function
See p.48
CARD
1
Slide the Movie/Stills switch to “ ”.
2
Open the LCD monitor.
4
Press
PHOTO
halfway down.
A subject in the centre of the screen will be focused. When focus is locked, the
green “/” in the LCD
monitor will turn purple.
5
Fully press
PHOTO
.
The image will be recorded. After a few seconds, the recorded image will be
displayed for about three
seconds. You can record the next photo when “/”
changes back to green.
3
Turn the power switch to “ON”.
The SD CARD indicator lights.
• Switch to “OFF”, to turn off.
Press and hold the lock
button, and turn the power
switch to “ON”.
54
Recording
Hints
• You can switch the camcorder to movie recording mode by sliding the
movie/stills switch to “
”
(p.47) even while the power is on.
• For details on screen displays during recording, see p.50.
• If you want to compose a shot in which the subject is not centred, first press
PHOTO halfway with the subject centred in the monitor. Next, with the
button pressed halfway, compose your shot and fully press PHOTO.
• If the camcorder has difficulty focusing, adjust the focus manually (p.73).
• Although it is possible to fully press PHOTO in a single action without
pressing it halfway, the image may be out of focus.
• You can check the card capacity and number of remaining recordable
pictures (p.178).
• If you are unable to record still pictures, see “Troubleshooting” (p.148).
• About Sleep Mode
– You can also return to recording pause mode from sleep mode by
pressing PHOTO. To record, you need to press PHOTO again.
– When you return to pause mode from sleep mode, the zoom position
(approx. 1x), manual focus, exposure, and backlight compensation will
return to their default settings (p.70, 73–75).
– Regardless of the power save setting (p.68), the camcorder power will
automatically turn off if standby in sleep mode continues for
approximately 30 minutes. In this case, first turn the power switch to
“OFF”, then back to “ON”.
• If the automatic lens cover has stopped opening halfway, turn the power
switch to “OFF”, then turn it to “ON” again.
Notes
• After recording, do not turn off the power until “
/
” lights green in the
LCD monitor. Doing so may cause an error in the recorded data and you
may not be able to play back the data (p.160).
• The recorded image may be blurred if camera shake occurs.
• Hold the camcorder with both hands and tuck your elbows to your chest or
sides for best recording results.
• When recording with digital zoom, use a tripod for best results.
• The recorded image may differ slightly from the image in the LCD monitor
or viewfinder.
55
Viewing
Playback
(Watching Your Recordings)
Recorded movies and still pictures are referred to as “scenes”. For movies, a scene
is one continuous uninterrupted recording, and for still images, a scene is one still
picture.
Open the LCD monitor before starting playback.
Playing back the last recorded scene
You can play back the last recorded scene right away.
If the camcorder is not in recording pause mode, set the camcorder to recording pause
mode for the me
dium you want to play back (p.47, p.53).
Press the confirmation button.
The scene recorded last will play back.
When playing back a movie, playback is paused after the final frame and “
+
”
(playback pause icon at the final frame) appears. If this condition continues for more
than five minutes, the camcorder will automatically return to recording pause mode.
To promptly return to recording pause mode, press
.
DISC NAVIGATION
(
/
'
/
&
/
%
/Confirmation
MENU
SELECT
(stop/cancel)
HDD
BD-R
RAM
-RW (VR) R +RW-RW (VF)
BD-RE
CARD
Viewing
56
Viewing
Deleting the last recorded scene
Play back the last recorded scene (see p.55).
Press
MENU
. then select “Edit” by pressing '/(.
Select “Edit”
“Delete Scene”, then press the confirmation button
.
Choosing and playing back a scene
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
while the media you want to play back is in recording
pause mode.
The scenes thumbnails appear on the disc navigation screen.
HDD RAM
-RW (VR) +RW
BD-RE
CARD
YES
NO
Delete scene?
RETURN
ENTER
Delete Scene
Select “YES” by pressing &, then press
the confirmation button.
The scene will be deleted.
• To cancel deletion, select “NO” and
press the confirmation button or
simply press
.
• After deleting or cancelling deletion,
the camcorder will return to
recording pause mode.
HDD
BD-R
RAM
-RW (VR) R +RW
-RW (VF)
BD-RE
CARD
Disc Navigation
All Scenes
PLAY DESELECT ALL
1/10/2007
0001/0027
10:10:10 HX
1hour 3min 30sec
Select
[
1
]
Bar graph
Currently selected scene
Current scene number
/Total number of scenes
Movie/Stills Current medium
Operation guide
Date separator line
The number of currently
selected scenes (p.57).
57
Viewing
Choose a scene by pressing (/' (up/down, previous page/following page) and
&/% (left/right).
• Holding down the button will increase the scene selection speed. Use the
“Current scene number/Total number of scenes” display and the bar graph as
reference.
Press the confirmation button.
The chosen scene is played back.
Playback is paused at the final frame of the last scene, and “
+
”
(playback pause
icon at the final frame)
appears. When this condition continues for longer than
five minutes, the display will automatically return to the disc navigation screen.
• To promptly return to the disc navigation screen
, press
or DISC
NAVIGATION.
To return to recording pause mode
, press
or DISC NAVIGATION again.
• If you press the confirmation button while “
+
” is displayed, playback starts
from the first scene.
Choosing and playing back multiple scenes
After step of "Choosing and playing back a scene" (p.56), perform procedures
according to your purpose from the table below. When you have finished choosing
scenes, press the confirmation button to begin playing them back.
• You can utilise more than one method in the table below when choosing scenes.
• The colour of the frame(s) may change depending on your operations as follows:
– Yellow: indicates your current position (cursor frame)
– Red: indicates scenes already chosen
– Blue: indicates the range of consecutive scenes being selected
– 2-colour frame: includes the meaning of both colours
Select multiple scenes
individually
Select a scene by pressing &/%/(/',
then press
SELECT
.
Repeat this step to choose the next scene.
Using the current scene as
your starting point, select
multiple previous or
succeeding consecutive
scenes
Press and hold
SELECT
until the cursor frame
becomes blue.
Choose a final scene by pressing
&/%/(/',
then press the confirmation button to confirm the
setting.
HDD
BD-R
RAM
-RW (VR) R +RW-RW (VF)
BD-RE
CARD
58
Viewing
Jumping to the designated scene
Press
MENU
after step of "Choosing and playing back a scene" (p.56)—while a
scene is played back.
The menu appears.
Select “Go To” by pressing (/', then press %.
Select “Top”, “End”, or “Specify” by pressing (/', then
press the confirmation
button to confirm.
Top: Goes to the beginning, then pauses playback.
End: Goes to the end, then pauses playback.
Specify: Goes to the specified point, then pauses playback.
See next page on how to specify a point.
Select all scenes from the
first scene to the current
scene. (Menu option:
Start– Current)
Press
MENU
, select “Scene” by pressing
%,
then select “Select” by pressing
(/'.
Press
% or the confirmation button.
After choosing the desired option by pressing (
/
'
,
press the confirmation button to confirm the
setting.
Select all scenes from the
current scene to the final
scene. (Menu option:
Current– End)
Select all scenes on the
media. (Menu option: All)
Cancel operations while
selecting the range (while a
blue frame is displayed)
Press .
Cancel selected scenes
individually
Move the cursor frame (yellow) to a selected scene (red)
you want to cancel and press SELECT.
Cancel all scenes selected
Press .
HDD
BD-R
RAM
-RW (VR) R +RW-RW (VF)
BD-RE
CARD
59
Viewing
z Specifying the point to jump
to
1
Select “Specify” in step in
"Jumping to the designated scene"
(p.58), then press the confirmation
bu
tton.
The specify screen will appear.
2
Select the desired point by time by
pressing
(
/
'
/
&
/
%
.
(: To select the beginning
': To select the end
& / % once:
To move the cursor one
minute back or forward
for HDD (ten seconds for
DVD, one still for card)
Press and hold & / %:
To move the cursor in ten
minutes increments for
HDD (one minute for
DVD, ten stills for card)
Go To
Go To
END RETURN
CURRENT
TOPENTER
Position of currently
played back image
Total recording time of
all selected scenes
Cursor Cursor position
Go To
Go To
END
CURRENT
TOPENTER RETURN
(When the start of the
selected scene is selected)
3
Press the confirmation button.
The camcorder will go to the
specified point and enter playback
pause mode.
• To start playback, press the
confirmation button again.
Hints
• To cancel the “Go To” procedure
midway, press before going to
the specified point.
• With a card, the number of stills
will appear at the “Top”, “Current”,
“End”, and “Go To” indicators.
Note
The cursor position is a rough
estimate. The cursor may not move
at even intervals.
60
Viewing
Adjusting speaker volume during movie playback
Information display during playback
Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on the playback
image you are viewing.
The display mode switched in the following way each time you press DISPLAY.
Notes
• When you play a still image from a card, “Playback.” appears. If the image
file is very large (high resolution, etc.), it will take more time to display.
• The disc navigation screen automatically appears if:
– the HDD/BD/DVD is protected.
– a finalised BD-R/DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW is loaded.
– a DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi DVD camcorder
other than this model is loaded.
• It may require more time to start playing back if many scenes are chosen.
HDD
BD-R
RAM
-RW (VR) R +RW
-RW (VF)
BD-RE
Increases the volume
Decreases the volume
006
0001
0:00:00
9:30
1/10/2007
No display
Recording date/time
Playback information display
61
Viewing
*1 Playlist, Date, or All
Scenes
*2 Not displayed while playing All Scenes.
*3 See “Current medium and its status
(HDD/BD/DVD/Card)” on p.51.
*4 Appears when set (see
p.63
,
64
,
110
).
*5 There are following playback operations:
: Standard playback
$
: Playback pause
%
: Forward search playback
&
: Reverse search playback
'
: Forward skip playback
(
: Reverse skip playback
)
: Forward frame advance
*
: Reverse frame back
: Forward slow playback
: Reverse slow playback
For instructions on how to operate, see
the following pages.
“
,
” appears after the first still or the first
frame of the first movie is played when
playing reverse.
“
+
” appears after the last still or the last
frame of the last movie is played when
playing forward.
Movie/Stills
Current medium
(HDD/BD/DVD)*
3
Counter
Playback
operation*
5
Repeat play*
4
Date/Playlist No.*
2
Scene No.
Playback condition
(All Scenes, Date, Playlist)
*
1
When using
HDD/BD/DVD
When using
Card
Scene No.
File name
Slide Show*
4
Lock*
4
Movie/Stills Playback
operation*
5
SD memory card
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Viewing
Simple functions you
can use during
playback or playback
pause
Movies
(during playback)
Movies
(during playback pause)
The following functions will operate
during playback pause in the same
way as during playback. However, if
the button is released, playback will
return to playback pause.
• Fast-forward/Reverse
• Skipping
• Continuous skipping
The following functions only operate
during playback pause.
Functions Press
Pause
The confirmation button
Fast-
forward/
Reverse
%
(Forward)/
&
(Reverse) and hold
Skip
forward/
backward
'
(Forward)/
(
(Reverse)
• If you press
(
within a few
seconds from the beginning of a
scene, playback starts from the
beginning of the previous scene.
• If you press
'
while the last
scene is playing back, playback is
paused at the final frame of the
last scene.
Continuous
skipping
'
(Forward)/
(
(Reverse) and hold
HDD
BD-R
RAM
-RW (VR) R +RW
-RW (VF)
BD-RE
Functions Press
Frame by
frame
playback
(forward/
reverse)
%
(Forward)/
&
(Reverse)
• No sound will be heard.
• Frames are advanced in intervals
of approx. 0.03 seconds and
reversed in intervals of approx.
0.5 seconds.
Slow
playback
(Forward/
Reverse)
%
(Forward)/
&
(Reverse) and hold
• No sound will be heard.
• Slow playback advances in
intervals of approx. 0.03 seconds
and reverses in intervals of
approx. 0.5 seconds.
Continuous
skipping
'
(Forward)/
(
(Reverse) and hold
Skips forward/backward
continuously to the start of each
scene. Release the button at the
scene you wish to watch.
HDD
BD-R
RAM
-RW (VR) R +RW
-RW (VF)
BD-RE
63
Viewing
Still pictures
(during card playback)
Reminder: For still images, a “scene”
is one still image, a photograph.
Playing still pictures
on a card
automatically
(Slide Show)
When you play back when the slide
show is On, still pictures are played
one after the other.
If the playback range of scenes has
been specified, the slide show plays
back this specified range of scenes.
Press
MENU
on the disc navigation
screen (p.56).
Select “Playback Setting” by pressing
(/', then press %.
Select
“Slide Show” and press % to
select “On”.
Press
MENU
to make the menu
disappear and select a still picture
(scene) from the disc navigation
screen.
The slide show begins.
Functions Press
Playing
previous or
later scenes
(stills)
'
/
%
(Forward)/
(
/
&
(Reverse)
Each time you press
'
/
%
or
(
/
&
, the next or previous still is
shown. If you continue pressing,
stills are played back successively
until you release the button, or the
last/first scene is reached.
• For automatic playback for still
pictures, use the slide show
function.
Notes
• If the temperature inside the
camcorder gets too high, the
camcorder may fail to function
normally. Turn off the power and
wait awhile before turning the
power back on.
• In slow playback, images with
fast-moving subjects may appear
blurred.
CARD
CARD
64
Viewing
Capturing a still
picture from a movie
(PHOTO Capture)
You can capture and record an image
displayed during movie playback as a
photo (approx. 2,070,000 pixels
(HDD/BD)/approx. 230,000 pixels
(DVD)), on a card.
Press
PHOTO
or
MENU
at the
frame you want to capture during
movie playback or playback pause.
• If you press PHOTO, go to step
. If you press MENU,
proceed to the next step.
Select “Edit” by pressing (/',
then press %.
If “Photo Capture” is not selected,
select it by pressing
(/', then
press the confirmation button.
Press & to select “YES”, then press
the confirmation button t
o confirm.
• To cancel capturing, either press
the confirmation button while
“NO” is selected or press
.
• After capturing is complete or
cancelled, the screen will return
to playback pause.
Playing back scenes
repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
When this function is On, all scenes
will play back from the first scene to
the last scene repeatedly.
If a range of scenes (or just one scene)
is specified (p.57), playback of the
specified scenes will be repeated.
Press
MENU
on the disc navigation
screen (p.56).
Select “Others” by pressing (/
', then press %.
Select “Repeat Pl
ay” by pressing
(/', then press %.
Select “On” by pressing (/',
then press the confirmation button to
c
onfirm the setting.
Press
MENU
to return to the disc
navigation screen.
Press the confirmation button to
begin playback.
• To quit playback, press
.
(“Repeat Play” remains “On”.)
• “Repeat Play” will be set to
“Off” if:
– you repeat the steps and
select “Off” instead of “On”
in step
– turn off the power
– remove the BD/DVD
• Repeat playback will not
function when you play the last
scene when the camcorder is in
recording pause mode.
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How to Operate the Menu
1
Press
MENU
.
2
Example:
Select “Camera Functions Setup”
“White Balance” a white balance mode
3
Press the confirmation button to confirm, then
MENU to end.
MENU
EIS
Digital Zoom
Program AE
White Balance
Camera Functions Setup
Initial Setupu
MIC.Filter
Auxiliary Line
Digital Zoom
MIC.Filter
Auxiliary Line
EIS
Program AE
Camera Functions Setup
ENTER EXIT
ENTER RETURN
ENTER RETURN
Auto
Auto
On
White Balance
Beep
Power Save
Record LED
Language
Demo Mode
Reset
40x
Off
Off
On
Off
On
English
Auto
The title of the selected icon
on the left appears at the top.
Press right or down on the center
to move the cursor to the right.
Press up/down
to move the
cursor up or
down.
“Camera Functions Setup”
“White Balance”
a white balance mode
Current settings appear first.
After selecting one of the setup
items, its options appear.
To cancel/exit and return to the
previous stage
* To quit without changing the setting,
press MENU before pressing the
confirmation button.
To go back left in the menu
These operations work
almost the same way.
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Movie menu
Menu (While Recording)
Menu items (1st level) Menu items (2nd level)
See
Camera Functions Setup
Program AE p.76
White Balance p.78
EIS p.80
Digital Zoom p.70
MIC. Filter p.81
Auxiliary Line p.80
Record Functions Setup
HD Video Mode
(when the HDD or a BD is used)
SD Video Mode
(when a DVD is used)
p.84
LCD/EVF Setup
LCD/EVF Adjust p.68
EVF Display p.68
Date Setup
Date Set p.25
Date Mode p.69
Initial Setup
Beep p.68
Power Save p.68
Record LED p.83
Language p.24
Demo Mode p.69
Reset p.68
indicates the function can also be set from
the stills menu.
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Stills menu
Menu items (1st level) Menu items (2nd level)
See
Camera Functions Setup
Program AE p.76
White Balance p.78
Flash p.82
Auxiliary Line p.80
Record Functions Setup Self Timer p.85
LCD/EVF Setup
LCD/EVF Adjust p.68
EVF Display p.68
Date Setup
Date Set p.25
Date Mode p.69
Initial Setup
Beep p.68
Power Save p.68
Record LED p.83
Language p.24
Demo Mode p.69
Reset p.68
indicates the function can also be set from
the movie menu.
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How to use the LCD/EVF setup and initial setup
* The viewfinder is always On while “LCD/EVF Adjust” is being set regardless of the
setting of “EVF Display”.
Setting the Date and Time
See "Setting the date and time" (p.25) for setting procedures.
Menu items Explanation of functions
Initial
Value
LCD/EVF Adjust*
LCD
Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the
LCD monitor.
–
EVF Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the
viewfinder.
–
Colour Level
Adjusts the colour density of
the LCD monitor and
viewfinder.
–
EVF Display
If set to “On”, images always appear in the
viewfinder regardless of the orientation of the
LCD monitor.
Auto
Beep
Select “Off” to turn off the beeps that sound
when any button is pressed.
On
Power Save
When set to “On”, the camcorder power will
automatically turn off if it is left idle for
approx. five minutes during recording pause
mode.
When set to “Off”, the camcorder does not
turn off automatically except while in sleep
mode.
Off
Record LED p.83 On
Language You can select the display language. English
Demo Mode p.69 Auto
Reset Returns all menu settings to default. –
LCD/EVF Setup
Initial Setup
Note
The camcorder is equipped with a built-in rechargeable battery to retain the
date and time in memory. If the built-in battery is depleted, the date and time
will need to be reset. Periodically (once every six months) recharge the
internal battery by connecting the camcorder to the mains or attaching a
charged battery pack to the camcorder while leaving the camcorder turned off
for 24 hours.
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Changing the date format
You can change the date format to “M/D/Y” or “Y/M/D”.
Press MENU.
Select “Date Setup” “Date Mode” one of the date formats
Press the confirmation button, the
n press
MENU
to exit the setup.
About the demonstration function
At time of purchase of this camcorder, this function is set to “Auto”.
A demonstration starts automatically when you connect the AC adapter/
charger to the camcorder as a power source and leave the camcorder idle
for more than approx. ten minutes, after turning on the power and set the
camcorder to:
• HDD (DZ-BD7HE), or
• the medium (BD/DVD or SD memory card) which is not inserted in the
camcorder.
To cancel the demonstration, press any one of the camcorder buttons.
Changing the demo mode setting or watching
the demonstration now
Press MENU.
Select “Initial Setup” “Demo Mode” one of the following settings:
Auto: See above.
Off: Turns off the demonstration function.
Start: The demonstration will start right away. If you cancel the
demonstration, the prior setting will be restored (“AUTO” or “OFF”).
Press the confirmation button.
Notes
• If a battery pack is connected to the camcorder as a power source, the
demonstration will not begin even if “Demo Mode” is set to “Auto”.
• The demonstration function does not work when the camcorder is connected
to a PC.
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Setting the digital zoom
Magnified Recording
(Optical Zoom and
Digital Zoom)
The zoom lever allows you to choose
a range of magnifications from wide-
angle to telephoto zooming.
Optical zooming up to ten times is the
maximum telephoto magnification.
When using a card (recording stills),
only optical zoom works.
Maximum zoom values will depend
on the “Digital Zoom” settings in the
Menu as follows.
Digital zoom options
Off
When the zoom is used, the following
optical zoom bar appears in the LCD
monitor.
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T: Telephoto
(Magnifies
recording)
W: Wide-angle
(Recording over
a wide range)
Current zoom position
Maximum
optical zoom
40x
When the optical zoom exceeds ten
magnifications, the digital zoom
starts working automatically. The
maximum telephoto zoom value is
40x magnification. The zoom bar
appears as follows.
500x
The maximum telephoto zoom is
500x magnification. The zoom bar
appears as follows.
1
During recording pause, press
MENU
.
2
Select “Camera Functions Setup”
“Digital Zoom” a digital zoom
option
3
Press the confirmation button to
confirm, then press
MENU
to end
the menu.
• The “Digital Zoom” setting is
retained in memory even when
the power is turned off.
Current zoom
position
Maximum
optical zoom
Digital range
Current zoom
position
Maximum
optical zoom
Digital range
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Recording at close range
Hint
You can also use the remote
control for changing the maximum
digital value. Each press of
DIGITAL ZOOM switches the
“Digital Zoom” setting as follows;
“
Off” → “40x” → “500x”
Notes
• When operating the zoom lever,
the focus may blur for a moment.
• When digital zoom is added, the
image quality will become
coarser.
• When using a card (recording
stills), the digital zoom cannot be
set.
Recording at Close
Range
(Macro Recording)
When you record a small subject at
close range, you can bring the lens
surface as close as approx. 2 cm to the
subject. This will allow you to enlarge
the subject to cover the entire screen.
1
During recording pause or recording,
point the camcorder at the subject
and push the zoom lever towar
d the
W side until the wide-angle is
maximized.
• Recording up close may
require more lighting. If the
screen is dark, direct a light
source at the subject.
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Although the zoom can be used, the
focus may become blurred
depending on the distance to the
subject.
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Attaching the separately
sold lenses
Using the Separately-
Sold Lenses to
Increase the Wide-
Angle or Telephoto
Effect
Use the tele-conversion lens (DZ-
TL43 (separately-sold) to increase the
telephoto effect, and the wide-
conversion lens DZ-WL43
(separately-sold) to increase the
wide-angle effect.
If you choose another model, make
sure the filter diameter is 43mm and
the screw pitch 0.75mm.
1
Remove the lens cap from the
conversion lens and attach the
conversion lens to the camcorder
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Conversion lens
Notes
• If you attach the DZ-TL43
conversion lens, the focusing
range at the T (telephoto) side
will be from approx. 3 m to
infinity.
• When the tele-conversion lens or
wide-conversion lens is used, the
white balance may not function
depending on recording
conditions. (Normally, the white
balance will be automatically
adjusted.) In this event, adjust the
white balance manually (p.79).
• When you zoom while the
conversion lens is attached, the
four corners of the screen may
become a little dark or scratchy at
the W (Wide) side. (The four
corners may not be evenly dark.)
• When you are recording still
pictures with the wide-conversion
lens attached, the four corners of
the screen will become dark at the
W (Wide) side. If this happens,
make it less wide.
• When changing lenses, be careful
not to drop the camcorder.
• Attaching a conversion lens will
prevent you from using the flash.
Turn the “Flash” setting to “Off”
(p.82).
• Some commercially sold
conversion lens may not be
compatible with this camcorder.
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I
Focusing range
• T (tele-photo) side:
Approx. 1 m from the lens surface
to infinity.
• W (wide-angle) side:
Approx. 2 cm from the lens surface
to infinity.
How to focus manually
Adjusting the Focus
Manually
(Manual Focus)
If it is difficult to adjust the focus
automatically, you can adjust it
manually (Manual Focus). (See also
"Difficult auto focus conditions"
(p.74).)
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During recording pause or recording,
press
FOCUS
.
The Focus icon appears in the
LCD monitor.
• Focusing switches between
Manual Focus and Auto Focus
each time FOCUS is pressed.
The icon is displayed only
during manual focusing.
2
Push the zoom lever toward the T
(telephoto) side to magnify the
subject.
3
Adjust the focus by pressing &/
%.
• When the power is turned off,
the camcorder returns to auto
focus.
• To manually adjust the focus,
always magnify the subject as
in step 2. When the focus is
adjusted for wide-angle
zooming, the focus may
become blurred if you switch
to telephoto zooming.
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Manual focus icon
Hint
If you wish to adjust exposure
while focusing manually, press
EXPOSURE. The exposure bar
lights in orange. To return to
manual focusing, press FOCUS.
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Difficult auto focus
conditions
Adjusting the exposure
manually
Subjects are not
in the centre of
the frame
Subjects that
are both near
and far
Subjects lit by a
neon sign or spot
light which glares
or emits strong
light
Subjects behind
glass covered
with water
droplets or dirt
Subjects moving
rapidly
Subjects with
minimal
variation in
brightness such
as a white wall
Dark subjects Night views
Adjusting the
Brightness of the
Image (Exposure)
Normally, the exposure is
automatically adjusted. However,
depending on the recording
conditions, the exposure can be
adjusted manually.
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Compensating for
backlight
1
During recording pause or recording,
press
EXPOSURE
.
The exposure bar appears in the
LCD monitor.
• Each time you press
EXPOSURE, exposure
adjustment switches between
manual adjustment and
automatic adjustment. The
exposure bar appears only
during manual adjustment.
2
Adjust the exposure by pressing &/
%.
• When the power is turned off,
exposure adjustment returns to
automatic adjustment.
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Exposure Bar
Hint
If you wish to adjust focus
manually while adjusting
exposure, press FOCUS. The
manual focus icon lights in orange.
To return to exposure adjustment,
press EXPOSURE.
Compensating for
Backlight (Backlight
Compensation)
When the subject is lit from the rear,
this function will compensate for
lighting so that the subject is not too
dark.
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Recording mode
1
During recording pause or recording,
press
BLC
.
The backlight compensation
icon appears in the LCD
monitor.
• Each time you press BLC, the
backlight setting turns On or
Off. The backlight
compensation icon appears
only when this function is On.
• When the power is turned off,
the backlight compensation
setting returns to Off.
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Backlight compensation icon
Selecting a Recording
Mode to Match the
Conditions
(Program AE)
The camcorder automatically gauges
the subject and surrounding
conditions and determines the
optimal settings for recording (during
Auto). However, you can also select a
recording mode that better suits the
situation for even clearer images.
Auto (No icon appears.)
Portrait
Makes the subject, such as a
person or pet, stand out from a
blurred background.
Spotlight
Prevents overexposure of the
subject in strong light, such as
at a wedding or on stage.
Sand&Snow
Prevents underexposure of the
subject in very bright
conditions, such as at the beach or on
a ski slope.
Low Light
Allows you to record in dark
places with limited light.
You can use the LCD monitor as a
light source to record the scene by
turning the LCD monitor 180° (Assist
Light).
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Selecting a recording
mode
1
During recording pause, press
MENU
.
2
Select “Camera Functions Setup”
“Program AE” a recording mode
3
Press the confirmation button to
confirm, then
MENU
to end.
The selected recording mode
(other than Auto) appears in the
LCD monitor (p.50).
• The recording mode is retained
in memory even when the
power is turned off.
Note
When recording in dark places,
after-images may appear if the
subject is moving or if camera
shake occurs. Use a tripod for best
results.
Recording Dark
Subjects Using the
LCD Monitor Light
(Assist Light)
You can use the LCD monitor as a
light source which allows you to
record a subject up to 1 m away even
in a dark place.
To check images, use the viewfinder
(p.21).
1
Repeat steps 1 to 3 on the left
column to select “Low Light” for
recording mode in step 2.
2
Rotate the LCD monitor 180° so that
it faces the same direction as the
lens.
The LCD monitor will light
white.
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Moving subjects or camera shake
may cause after-images to appear.
Use a tripod for best results.
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White balance mode
Selecting a white
balance mode
Adjusting the Colour
(White Balance)
Light is required when recording
subjects. While the naked eye
perceives colours as they are, images
recorded by a camera may appear
redder or bluer than they actually are.
To record white coloured subjects as
white images, adjust the white
balance.
The camcorder normally adjusts the
colour automatically (during Auto).
Change the white balance setting
according to the recording conditions.
Auto (No icon appears.)
Set
When recording sunsets and
sunrises, recording in shade,
and recording a stage lit with a spot
light, you can manually adjust white
balance to match the light source or
situation.
Outdoors
To record in fine weather.
Indoor
To record under incandescent
light, halogen light or soft
fluorescent light.
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During recording pause, press
MENU
.
2
Select “Camera Functions Setup”
“White Balance” a white balance
mode
3
Press the confirmation button to
confirm, then
MENU
to end.
The selected white balance mode
(other than Auto) will appear on
the screen (p.50).
• The white balance mode is
retained in memory even when
the power is turned off.
Note
Do not block the infrared sensor
with your hand or other things to
obtain a good cast for your
recording.
Infrared sensor
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Setting the white
balance manually
(Set)
Prepare a white object such a thick
sheet of white paper that is not
translucent.
1
Point the camcorder at the white
object so that it fills the screen.
2
During recording pause, press
MENU
.
3
Select “Camera Functions Setup”
“White Balance” “Set”
4
Press the confirmation button.
“ ” flashes in the LCD
monitor.
5
Press the confirmation button again,
and continue holding the button
down until
“”
stops flashing and
lights steadily.
The white balance setting is
complete.
Thick white
paper
6
Press to end, or to redo, repeat
step 5.
• The white balance setting
selected in “Set” is retained in
memory until the setting is
changed again.
• In order to accurately adjust
the colour, readjust the settings
in “Set” each time the
recording conditions change.
If the power is turned off while
white balance is in “Set”
mode, “ ” flashes in the
LCD monitor the next time the
power is turned on to remind
you. As the previous setting is
retained in memory, redo the
settings if needed.
Notes
• It may be difficult to perform this
setting in dark places. Also if the
zoom bar is positioned in the
digital range (p.70), you may not
be able to set the white balance. If
white balance settings cannot be
accomplished, “ ” will
continue to flash. Return the
zoom to the optical range and
redo the settings in a bright
environment.
• If the “Set” settings are not
completed within a few moments,
the camcorder returns to
recording pause mode and “ ”
flashes in the LCD monitor. Redo
the settings from step 1.
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Turning EIS Off/On
Turning recording
guidelines On/Off
Using the Electronic
Image Stabiliser (EIS)
EIS corrects for fuzziness in an image
when you zoom in on a subject.
We recommend turning EIS Off when
you position the camcorder on a table
or use a tripod when recording.
1
During recording pause, press
MENU
.
2
Select “Camera Functions Setup”
“EIS” “On”/“Off”
3
Press the confirmation button to
confirm, then
MENU
to end.
When the function is turned On,
“ ” appears in the LCD
monitor (p.50).
• EIS is retained in memory
even when the power is turned
off.
• If “Off” is selected, be sure to
return the setting to “On”
afterwards, if you do not
normally use a tripod, etc.
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Notes
• When EIS is active, there will be
a slight divergence between the
actual camera movement and the
on-screen movement.
• Even if EIS is turned On, the
camera movement may not be
corrected if the movement is too
excessive.
Displaying Recording
Guidelines
(Auxiliary Line)
You can display recording guidelines
to help compose your shots.
1
During recording pause, press
MENU
.
2
Select “Camera Functions Setup”
“Auxiliary Line” “On”/“Off”
3
Press the confirmation button to
confirm, then
MENU
to end.
When “On” is selected, vertical
and horizontal guidelines appear
in the LCD monitor.
We recommend you stabilise the
camcorder using both hands and
support your arms against your
body when recording.
• EIS may not function correctly
when a tele-conversion lens or
wide-conversion lens is used.
• When using a card (recording
stills), EIS cannot be set.
• Subjects may be distorted or blur
while EIS is On due to the nature
of the image sensor (CMOS
sensor), which is not a
malfunction. Also refer to
"Troubleshooting" (p.148).
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Turning the MIC. filter
On/Off
Setting the recording
settings to full auto
Reducing Wind Noise
During Recording
When recording sound from the built-
in microphone, you can reduce wind
noise in the recording when the MIC.
filter is On. Lower frequencies noise
is eliminated and the target sound
becomes clearer.
1
During recording pause, press
MENU
.
2
Select “Camera Functions Setup”
“MIC. Filter” “On”/“Off”
3
Press the confirmation button to
confirm, then
MENU
to end.
When the function is turned On,
“ ” appears in the LCD
monitor (p.50).
• The MIC. filter setting is
retained in memory even when
the power is turned off.
• If you set this function to
“On”, it is recommended to set
the function to “Off” after
recording before turning off
the power unless you always
intend to use this function.
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Note
The MIC. filter does not work if you
are using an external microphone
(p.86).
Restoring all the
Recording Settings to
Default (Full Auto)
You can reset the following manually
adjusted recording settings to their
defaults with the press of a single
button.
Function Default See
Focus Auto p.73
Exposure Auto p.74
BLC (Backlight) Off p.75
Program AE
(recording mode)
Auto p.76
White Balance Auto p.78
EIS (Electronic
Image Stabiliser)
On p.80
MIC. Filter Off p.81
1
During recording pause or recording,
press
FULL AUTO
.
“FULL AUTO” appears in the
LCD monitor for a while and the
settings are reset to their default
settings.
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Flash mode
Selecting a flash mode
Using the Flash
As shutter speed will slow down
when still photos are recorded in dim
lighting, camera shake may easily
occur. We recommend you use a flash
in this case.
Normally, the flash fires
automatically depending on the
recording conditions (during Auto).
You can also set the flash to On
(always fires) or Off (does not fire).
Auto
The flash fires only when necessary.
When the flash is needed, “ ”
appears in the LCD monitor when you
press PHOTO halfway, and then the
flash fires when you press PHOTO
all the way.
On
“ ” is displayed in the LCD
monitor all the time. The flash always
fires when you fully press PHOTO.
Off
“ ” is always displayed in the
LCD monitor and the flash will not
fire.
1
During recording pause, press
MENU
.
2
Select “Camera Functions Setup”
“Flash” a flash mode
CARD
3
Press the confirmation button to
confirm, then
MENU
to end.
• To check where the flash icon
appears in the LCD monitor,
see p.50.
• The flash setting is retained in
memory even when the power
is turned off.
• If “Off” or “On” is selected,
and you do not plan to record
with that flash mode all the
time, we recommend you
return the setting to “Auto”
after recording and before
turning off the power.
Hints
• There may be cases when the
recorded pictures are out-of-
focus in dark places even if the
flash is used. We recommend
you shine a light on the subject
for recording in dark places.
• “ ” flashes in the LCD
monitor while the flash is
recharging and the flash will
not fire.
• When recording stills up close,
set “Flash” setting to “Off”. If
the subject is too close, image
smearing may occur.
Notes
• When a conversion lens is
attached, the flash cannot be
used. Adjust the “Flash” setting
to “Off”.
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Turning Off/On the
recording indicator
• Although the flash range differs
according to the subject, as a
reference, its range is about
1–2.5 m in dark places.
• Although the amount of light
emitted will automatically be
adjusted at time of emission, the
flash may not be sufficiently
adjusted if the distance to the
subject is too distant or too near.
• In bright or backlit conditions, it
may be difficult to derive the full
effect of the flash.
• When recording consecutive
shots using the flash, the flash
may not fire or the amount of
light emitted may not be
sufficiently adjusted. After using
the flash to record, it is
recommended that you wait for a
while and then press PHOTO to
record again.
• Do not emit the flash close up in
front of a person’s eyes. Doing so
may cause eyesight damage.
Particularly when recording
infants using the flash, record at a
distance greater than 1 m away.
• Do not fire the flash at the driver/
rider of a moving vehicle or
bicycle, etc. Doing so will
temporary blind the driver and
may result in accident.
• Do not use the flash in locations
where flammable or combustible
gas is present. Doing so may
cause the gas to ignite or explode.
Turning Off the
Recording Indicator
Beneath the Lens
The recording indicator beneath the
lens lights red while recording to
indicate that you are recording.
You can turn the indicator off when
recording through reflective objects
such as glass or a fish tank, etc., so its
reflection is not recorded.
1
During recording pause, press
MENU
.
2
Select “Initial Setup” “Record
LED” “Off”/”On”
3
Press the confirmation button to
confirm, then
MENU
to end.
• The recording indicator setting
is not displayed in the on-
screen information.
• Even if the recording indicator
is set to “Off”, it will still light
while the self-timer is counting
down (p.85).
HDD
BD-R
RAM
-RW (VR) R +RW
-RW (VF)
BD-RE
CARD
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Various Recording Techniques
HDD Movie Quality
(HD Video Mode) and
Recording Time
(DZ-BD7HE)
* In high temperature environments, the
image quality may be degraded to an
HF equivalent.
BD Movie Quality
(HD Video Mode) and
Recording Time
*1 Of one side of a disc if a double-sided
disc is used.
*2 In high temperature environments,
the image quality may be degraded to
an HF equivalent.
DVD Movie Quality
(SD Video Mode) and
Recording Time
*1 Of one side of a disc if a double-sided
disc is used.
*2 In high temperature environments,
the image quality may be degraded to
an SF equivalent.
Switching Movie Quality
Changing the Movie
Quality
You can change the movie recording
quality to make high quality
recordings or lower the quality to
record over longer periods of time.
HD: High Definition
SD: Standard Definition
HD
Video
Mode
Explana-
tion
Recording time
HX* High Approx. 4 hrs.
HF STD Approx. 5 hrs.
HS
Extended
recording
Approx. 8 hrs.
HD
Video
Mode
Explana-
tion
Recording
time*
1
HX*
2
High Approx. 60 mins.
HF STD Approx. 80 mins.
HS
Extended
recording
Approx. 120 mins.
HDD
BD-R
RAM
-RW (VR) R +RW
-RW (VF)
BD-RE
SD
Video
Mode
Explana-
tion
Recording
time*
1
SX*
2
XTRA Approx. 20 mins.
SF FINE Approx. 30 mins.
1
During recording pause, press
MENU
.
2
Select “Record Functions Setup”
“HD Video Mode” (When HDD or
BD)/”SD Video Mode” (When DVD)
a movie
quality option
Select “Record Functions Setup”
“HD Video Mode” (When BD)/”SD
Video Mode” (When DVD)
a
movie quality option
DZ-BD7HE
DZ-BD70E
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Various Recording Techniques
3
Press the confirmation button to
confirm, then
MENU
to end.
The selected movie quality will be
displayed in the LCD monitor
(p.50).
• The movie quality setting is
retained in memory even if the
power is turned off.
• When a BD is loaded in the
camcorder, and the BD is replaced
with another BD, the movie
quality setting will not change.
• When a DVD is loaded in the
camcorder, and the DVD is
replaced with another DVD or a
double-sided DVD is reversed, the
movie quality setting will not
change.
• When a DVD is replaced with a
BD, the movie quality will be
changed to the most recent BD
setting (and vice versa).
Using the Self-Timer
You can use the self-timer to record
still photos.
1
During still picture recording pause,
press
MENU
.
2
Select “Record Functions Setup”
“Self Timer” “On”
3
Press the confirmation button to
confirm, then
MENU
to exit the
menu.
The self-timer is set and “
<
10”
appears in the LCD monitor
(p.50)
.
4
Press
PHOTO
halfway to adjust the
focus, then press it all the way down.
A countdown starts. In the LCD
monitor, the countdown is
shown as follows: “
<
10”, “
<
9”,
…. The photo will be recorded
about 10 seconds later.
During countdown, the
recording indicator on the lens
side also flashes.
• To cancel the countdown and
return to “
<
10”, press
PHOTO or
.
• The self-timer operates every
time PHOTO is fully pressed
and will not be set to “Off”
until the following is
conducted:
– Set the self-timer to “Off” in
the menu.
– Turn off the power.
– Switch to movie recording.
CARD
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Various Recording Techniques
Using an External
Microphone
You can obtain clearer recording
sounds by connecting a commercially
sold external microphone to the
camcorder’s MIC connector.
• Only microphones with plug-in
power can be used.
• Non plug-in power microphones
are unusable.
• Before recording, be sure to switch
on the external microphone.
• When the external microphone is
connected, the internal microphone
does not operate.
HDD
BD-R
RAM
-RW (VR) R +RW
-RW (VF)
BD-RE
To MIC
jack
Note
When connecting a microphone,
open the cover as in the “Correct”
example.
Correct
Incorrect
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Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HE)
This camcorder allows you to choose
from four options when dubbing images
recorded on HDD to a BD/DVD.
Dubbing options
•“New”
Among the scenes recorded to the
HDD, scenes which have not yet been
dubbed to BD/DVD are dubbed in
order from the first scene.
•“Date”
Dubs all scenes recorded on the HDD
on the same date to a BD/DVD,
beginning with the first scene.
•“All”
Dubs all scenes recorded on the HDD
to a BD/DVD, beginning with the first
scene.
• “Select”
You can select your favourite scenes
from all those recorded on the HDD,
for dubbing.
Discs and picture quality
for dubbing
• Dubbing to a BD disc
You can dub scenes in the original
recorded quality.
• Dubbing to a DVD disc
• HD quality is converted to SD
quality before dubbing of scenes.
• The quality mode can be selected
when dubbing.
Time required for
dubbing
Required time estimates for dubbing
scenes approx. 60 minutes long are as
follows:
When the dubbing is not
completed on one disc
If the data cannot be stored into a
single BD/DVD, dubbing can be
conducted in one of the two following
ways.
• With auto divide
The scene capacity is automatically
calculated and dubbed as much as
possible into a single disc. This means
that the disc may end with only part of
the scene dubbed.
HDD
Disc type
HD/SD
Video Mode
BD DVD
HX
Approx. 30
mins.
—
HF
Approx. 22
mins.
—
HS
Approx. 15
mins.
—
SX/SF
—
Approx. 120
mins.
When dubbing to BD with
HX Video Mode
50 mins.
10
mins.
Scene 1 Scene 2
Disc 1
Disc 2
50 mins.
10 minutes will remain.
Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HE)
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Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HE)
After dubbing to one disc, follow the
screen message to continue dubbing
the remaining scenes or time on the
next disc. The screen message to
continue dubbing on the next disc will
reappear, until dubbing is complete.
• No auto divide
The maximum number of scenes for
one disc will be dubbed.
Before you begin
z Prepare a recordable disc (p.38).
z Be sure to use the AC adapter/
charger to power the camcorder
during dubbing. Dubbing is not
possible with a battery connected.
z If power is turned off and dubbing
is interrupted midway, proper
dubbing will not be possible.
z During a single dubbing, dubbing
to both BD and DVD discs is not
possible. To dub to multiple discs,
prepare either multiple BD or
multiple DVD discs.
z For details on the recording time
for a scene that can be dubbed on
one disc, see "Storage capacity of
HDD/BD/DVD/Card" (p.177).
z In “No auto divide” mode, dubbing
will not be possible if the length of
a scene or scenes to be dubbed
exceeds the storage capacity for a
single BD/DVD. Switch the mode
to “With auto divide”, or divide the
scene (p.107) before dubbing.
Hints for dubbing
z The maximum number of scenes
that can be dubbed will vary
depending on the BD/DVD used
(p.178).
z Dub marks “ ” appear for the
thumbnails of the scenes which
have already been dubbed.
When dubbing to a BD with
HX Video Mode
50 mins. 60 mins.
Scene 1 Scene 2
Disc 1
Disc 2
10 minutes will remain.
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Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HE)
About the playlist
(p.102) for dubbing
z With this camcorder, the scenes on
the HDD will be dubbed to a BD/
DVD in the order they are
displayed on HDD Disc
Navigation screen. To dub the
scenes in a different order, create a
playlist in which the scenes are
registered in the desired order of
dubbing (p.103), and then execute
dubbing.
z If you combine scenes with
different recording dates on a
playlist, and dub the combined
scene to a BD-R/DVD-RW (VF
mode)/DVD-R/+RW, the scenes
will be dubbed separately for each
date. However, if a combined
scene is subsequently divided, the
scenes may not be dubbed
separately for each date.
About edited scenes such as
divided
(p.107)
, combined
(p.108)
, and faded
(p.109)
z If you divide a scene using the
“Edit” function, and then dub both
the divided scenes to a DVD, the
scene will be dubbed as one scene,
without the division.
z If you dub scenes combined using
the “Edit” function to a DVD-RW
(VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW, the two
scenes immediately before the
combination (sometimes more than
two scenes) will be dubbed.
z The fade effect on edited scenes on
the HDD will not be reflected in
the scenes if they are dubbed on a
BD-R/DVD-RW (VF mode)/
DVD-R/+RW.
Notes on dubbing
z A BD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R
dubbed on this camcorder will not
be automatically finalised. To play
it back on a BD/DVD player/
recorder, be sure to finalise it on
this camcorder first.
z The time shown during dubbing is
approximate. If the number of
scenes on the HDD is too large, or
the temperature of the camcorder
becomes too high, the required
recording time may be longer than
the time indicated on the screen.
z Please note that Hitachi will not
accept any responsibility for
compensation for loss of data, or
direct or indirect damage if
dubbing is not performed normally
due to a fault in this camcorder.
z We recommend first confirming
that the dubbed disc can be played
back normally before deleting
scenes on the HDD dubbed.
90
Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HE)
This option allows you to dub scenes
which were recorded to the HDD and
have not yet been dubbed to BD/DVD.
First Dubbing (“New”)
1
Connect the AC adapter/charger to
the camcorder (p.45).
• Dubbing is not possible if a
battery pack is used as a power
source.
2
Turn the power switch to “MODE”
until the HDD indicator lights (p.27).
3
Press
DUBBING
.
The dubbing menu appears.
4
Select “New”, then press the
confirmation button.
5
Select “BD” or “DVD”, then press the
confirmation button.
New
Date
All
Select
ENTER
EXIT
Dubbing Menu
Dubbing the scene which isn’t dubbed in HDD.
6
Choose a disc for dubbing and insert
it into the camcorder (p.41).
• If a DVD is loaded, specify the
Video Mode (“SX” or “SF”).
• If more than one disc is needed,
go to step 7.
• If one disc is sufficient, then go
to step 8.
7
Select “With auto divide” or “No
auto divide”, then press the
confirmation button.
The confirmation screen appears.
8
Select “Execute“, then press the
confirmation button.
Dubbing starts.
9
When another disc is needed to
continue dubbing, a message screen
requesting another blank disc
appea
rs. Replace a disc with a new
one.
10
After the dubbing is complete, the
confirmation screen whether or not
you delete the dubbed scenes
ap
pears.
• If you wish to erase the dubbed
scenes, select “Yes”.
• If you wish to leave them on the
HDD, select “No”.
11
Remove the disc.
•Or press to end.
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Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HE)
This option allows you to collectively
dub all scenes recorded on the HDD
on the same day.
Dubbing All Scenes
Recorded on the Same
Day (“Date”)
1
Connect the AC adapter/charger to
the camcorder (p.45).
• Dubbing is not possible if a
battery pack is used as a power
source.
2
Turn the power switch to “MODE”
until the HDD indicator lights (p.27).
3
Press
DUBBING
.
The Dubbing Menu appears.
Hints
• You can also display the
Dubbing Menu from the Disc
Navigation screen. Press DISC
NAVIGATION, press MENU,
select “Scene” “Dubbing”
“Dubbing Menu”, and then press
the confirmation button.
• If you want to use “New”
dubbing for a dubbed scene,
clear the dub marks (p.95).
• If you wish to quit dubbing
while dubbing, press
.
The confirmation message
appears. Select “Yes” and press
the confirmation button to quit
dubbing.
4
Select “Date”, then press the
confirmation button.
The “Select Date” screen
appears.
5
Select a date for dubbing, then press
the confirmation button.
6
Select “BD” or “DVD”, then press
the confirmation button.
7
Choose a disc for dubbing and insert
it into the camcorder (p.41).
• If a DVD is loaded, specify the
Video Mode (“SX” or “SF”).
• If more than one disc is
needed, go to step 8.
• If one disc is sufficient, then
go to step 9.
8
Select “With auto divide” or “No
auto divide”, then press the
confirmation button.
The confirmation screen
appears.
9
Select “Execute“, then press the
confirmation button.
Dubbing starts.
10
When another disc is needed to
continue dubbing, a message screen
requesting another blank disc
appea
rs. Replace a disc with a new
one.
Total Scenes
001 1/ 9 / 2007
4/ 9 / 2007
12/ 9 / 2007
11/10 / 2007
10/ 11 / 2007
15min25sec
003
1
1hour55min37sec004 3
55min36sec
005 12
006 38
5min27sec
32min45sec
002
10
20
1hour 1min 6sec
RETURNENTER
3/ 9 / 2007
Select Date
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Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HE)
You can dub all scenes recorded on
the HDD from the beginning in
sequence.
11
After the dubbing is complete, the
confirmation screen whether or not
you delete the dubbed scenes
ap
pears.
• If you wish to erase the dubbed
scenes, select “Yes”.
• If you wish to leave them on
the HDD, select “No”.
12
Remove the disc.
•Or press to end.
Hints
• You can also display the
Dubbing Menu from the Disc
Navigation screen. Press DISC
NAVIGATION, press MENU,
select “Scene” “Dubbing”
“Dubbing Menu”, and then press
the confirmation button.
• If you wish to quit dubbing
while dubbing, press
.
The confirmation message
appears. Select “Yes” and press
the confirmation button to quit
dubbing.
Dubbing All Scenes
Recorded on the HDD
(“All”)
1
Connect the AC adapter/charger to
the camcorder (p.45).
• Dubbing is not possible if a
battery pack is used as a power
source.
2
Turn the power switch to “MODE”
until the HDD indicator lights (p.27).
3
Press
DUBBING
.
The Dubbing Menu appears.
4
Select “All”, then press the
confirmation button.
The “Dubbing(All)” screen
appears.
5
Select “BD” or “DVD”, then press the
confirmation button.
6
Choose a disc for dubbing and insert
it into the camcorder (p.41).
• If a DVD is loaded, specify the
Video Mode (“SX” or “SF”).
• If more than one disc is needed,
go to step 7.
• If one disc is sufficient, then go
to step 8.
7
Select “With auto divide” or “No
auto divide”, then press the
confirmation button.
The confirmation screen appears.
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Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HE)
You can select your favourite scenes
from all those recorded on the HDD,
for dubbing.
8
Select “Execute“, then press the
confirmation button.
Dubbing starts.
9
When another disc is needed to
continue dubbing, a message screen
requesting another blank disc
appea
rs. Replace a disc with a new
one.
10
After the dubbing is complete, the
confirmation screen whether or not
you delete the dubbed scenes
ap
pears.
• If you wish to erase the dubbed
scenes, select “Yes”.
• If you wish to leave them on the
HDD, select “No”.
11
Remove the disc.
•Or press to end.
Hints
• You can also display the
Dubbing Menu from the Disc
Navigation screen. Press DISC
NAVIGATION, press MENU,
select “Scene” “Dubbing”
“Dubbing Menu”, and then press
the confirmation button.
• If you wish to quit dubbing
while dubbing, press
.
The confirmation message
appears. Select “Yes” and press
the confirmation button to quit
dubbing.
Dubbing Scenes
Selected (“Select”)
1
Connect the AC adapter/charger to
the camcorder (p.45).
• Dubbing is not possible if a
battery pack is used as a power
source.
2
Turn the power switch to “MODE”
until the HDD indicator lights (p.27).
3
Press
DUBBING
.
The Dubbing Menu appears.
4
Select “Select”, then press the
confirmation button.
5
Select “BD” or “DVD”, then press the
confirmation button.
6
Choose a disc for dubbing and insert
it into the camcorder (p.41).
• If a DVD is loaded, specify the
Video Mode (“SX” or “SF”).
7
Select “With auto divide” or “No auto
divide”, then press the confirmation
button.
The confirmation screen appears.
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Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HE)
8
Select a scene for dubbing by pressing
SELECT
, then press the
confirmation button
Repeat this step until you choose all
the scenes to be dubbed.
9
Select “Execute “, then press the
confirmation button.
Dubbing starts.
10
When another disc is needed to
continue dubbing, a message screen
requesting another blank disc
appea
rs. Replace a disc with a new
one.
11
After the dubbing is complete, the
confirmation screen whether or not
you delete the dubbed scenes
ap
pears.
• If you wish to erase the dubbed
scenes, select “Yes”.
• If you wish to leave them on the
HDD, select “No”.
12
Remove the disc.
•Or press to end.
SELECT
Dubbing(Select)
All Scenes
ENTER RETURN
1/10/2007
0010/0027
10:10:10 HX
1hour 3min 30sec
SEL
Hints
• You can also display the
Dubbing Menu from the Disc
Navigation screen. Press DISC
NAVIGATION, press MENU,
select “Scene” “Dubbing”
“Dubbing Menu”, and then press
the confirmation button.
• If you wish to quit dubbing
while dubbing, press
.
The confirmation message
appears. Select “Yes” and press
the confirmation button to quit
dubbing.
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Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HE)
You can display all scenes recorded
on the HDD according to their dubbed
status.
Category Settings
“All”
All scenes will be displayed in
chronological order of recording
regardless of whether they have been
dubbed or not.
“Dubbed”
Only scenes with the “ ” dub
mark will be displayed in
chronological order of recording.
“Un Dubbed”
Only scenes without the “ ” dub
mark will be displayed in
chronological order of recording.
To set “Category”
You can use “New” dubbing again by
clearing the dub mark “ ”.
Displaying only Dubbed or
Not Dubbed Scenes
(Category)
1
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
, then
press
MENU
.
2
Select “Others” “Category”
a Category option
3
Press the confirmation button, then
press
MENU
to end.
• The Category setting will return
to “All” if you exit the disc
navigation screen.
Clearing the dub marks
on Thumbnails
(MARK OFF)
1
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
.
2
Choose a scene for which you want to
clear the dub mark, then press
SELECT
, then press
MENU
.
• You can also choose multiple
scenes (p.57).
3
Select “Scene” “Dubbing”
“Mark Off”, then press the
confirmation button.
• The confirmation screen
appears.
4
Select “YES”, then press the
confirmation button.
5
Press
to end.
RETURN
Mark Off
Cancel dubbed mark?
ENTER
YES
NO
CHECK SCENE
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Editing
By using the DISC NAVIGATION
and MENU buttons, you can also edit
recorded scenes. The following edit
functions are available on the
camcorder.
Convenient playback
The following are the functions that
enable you to play back the scenes as
if they were edited without changing
the original data.
z Date (p.101)
You can play back scenes by
specifying the desired recording date.
The scenes are played sequentially
from the earliest one of the date.
z Playlist (p.102)
You can create a playlist by gathering
your favourite scenes to play back.
You can also delete or add scenes on
the created playlist.
z Fade (p.109)
You can add fading to the beginning or
ending of a scene. You can select from
three types of fading effects.
Editing the original data
z Deleting scenes (p.107)
z Dividing a movie (p.107)
z Combing multiple movies
(p.108)
Other editing
z Go To (p.110)
You can jump to the first or last scene
among all scenes on the selected
medium.
z Information Display (p.111)
You can choose a scene and check its
recording date and time, image
quality, length (for movie), and
settings.
z Lock (p.110)
To avoid accidental deletion, you can
choose stills and lock them. (You can
also select all stills and lock them all.)
z Format (p.112)
You can erase all data from the
selected medium.
Editing
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Editing
After pressing
MENU
on the disc navigation screen, you can use following functions.
Menu Items for the Disc Navigation
Function
HDD
BD DVD
Card
Contents Page
-RE
-R
-RAM
-RW (VR mode)
-RW (VF mode)
-R
+RW
Editing zz zz
S
*1
You can delete unnecessary
scenes, combine scenes, or
divide one scene.
p.107
Scene lock z
You can lock any scene so
that it will not be deleted by
mistake.
p.110
Information
display
zzzzzzzzz
You can display
information on one scene
or multiple scenes, such as
image quality, recording
time, etc.
p.111
Creating a
playlist
zz zz
You can create an original
movie by changing the
playback order of scenes.
p.103
Initialisation zz zzz zz
You can delete all data
recorded on the HDD/BD/
DVD/Card.
p.112
Protection zz zz
You can protect the HDD
or a disc to prevent deletion
or editing by mistake.
p.113
Unprotection zz zz
You can cancel the
protection.
p.113
Remaining
display
(Capacity)
zzzzzzzzz
The remaining recordable
movie time or number of
recordable stills is
displayed.
p.114
Finalisation zz
*2
zzz
You can use this camcorder
to finalise any BD-R/DVD-
RW/DVD-R/+RW disc
recorded on it so that the
disc can be viewed on
another compatible BD/
DVD player or device.
p.120
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Editing
*1 Only deletion is possible
*2 Additional recording can be made on a finalised DVD-RW (VR mode).
Unfinalisation zz
You can unfinalise a DVD-
RW (VF mode)/+RW that
was finalised on this
camcorder so that
additional videos can be
recorded on the disc.
p.122
Repeat play zzzzzzzz
You can play back scenes
repeatedly.
p.64
Slide show z
You can play back stills in
succession.
p.63
Function
HDD
BD DVD
Card
Contents Page
-RE
-R
-RAM
-RW (VR mode)
-RW (VF mode)
-R
+RW
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Editing
Menu flows for the disc navigation
After pressing
MENU
on the disc navigation screen, the menu screen appears. The menu
varies depending on the medium as shown below.
Use
&
/
%
/
(
/
'
for operations. See "How to Operate the Menu" (p.65).
z When using HDD (DZ-BD7HE)/BD-RE/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR mode)
a
Scene Edit Delete
(p.107)
Divide
(p.107)
Combine
(p.108)
Fade
(p.109)
Create Playlist*
1
(p.103)
Move*
2
Dubbing
(p.87)
(HDD only)
Dubbing Menu
Mark Off
(p.95)
Detail
(p.111)
Go To
(p.110)
Top
End
Select
(p.57)
Start
→
Current
Current
→
end
All
Date/Playlist
Select
All Scenes
Date
(p.101)
Playlist
(p.104)
*1 This menu item does not appear while
playlist is displayed.
*2 This menu item appears only while
playlist is displayed.
HDD Setting/
Disc Setting
(BD/DVD)
Finalize Disc
(p.118)
(DVD-RW only)
Format HDD/Disc
(p.112)
Protect HDD/Disc
(p.113)
Unprotect HDD/Disc
(p.113)
Capacity
(p.114)
Update Control Info.
(p.152)
Full Format
(p.162)
(HDD only)
Others Repeat Play
(p.64)
On
Off
Category
(p.95)
(HDD only)
All
Dubbed
Un Dubbed
100
Editing
z When using BD-R/DVD-RW (VF (Video) mode)/DVD-R/+RW
z When using a card
Scene Detail
(p.111)
Go To
(p.110)
Top
End
Select
(p.57)
Start
→
Current
Current
→
end
All
Date Select All Scenes
Date
(p.101)
Disc Setting
(BD/DVD)
Finalize Disc
(p.118)
Unfinalize Disc
(p.122)
(DVD-RW/+RW only)
Format Disc
(p.112)
(DVD-RW/+RW only)
Capacity
(p.114)
Others Repeat Play
(p.64)
On
Off
Scene Delete
(p.107)
Lock
(p.110)
Set
Cancel
Detail
(p.111)
Go To
(p.110)
Top
End
Select
(p.57)
Start
→
Current
Current
→
End
All
Date Select All Scenes
Date
(p.101)
Card Setting Format Card
(p.112)
Capacity
(p.114)
Playback
Setting
Slide Show
(p.63)
On
Off
101
Editing
Switching to the
display arranged by
date (Date)
Choosing Scenes by Date
HDD
BD-R
RAM
-RW (VR) R +RW
-RW (VF)
BD-RE
CARD
9:00
10:20
11:45 13:30 17:20 20:00
Plays back in the order
from the earliest
recorded scene
Recorded on 20 October
1
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
, then
press
MENU
.
2
Select “Date/Playlist Select” (or “Date
Select” in case of BD-R/DVD-RW (VF
mode)/DVD-R/+RW/Card) “Da
te”,
then press the confirmation button.
The “Date Select” screen appears.
3
Select the date you want to watch,
then press the confirmation button.
The disc navigation screen of the
selected date will appear.
Date/Playlist Select
All Scenes
Date
Playlist
ENTER RETURN
Total Scenes
001 1/ 9 / 2007
4/ 9 / 2007
12/ 9 / 2007
11/10 / 2007
1/ 11 / 2007
15min25sec 20
003 1
004 3
55min36sec
005
27
006
38
1hour30min20sec
1hour40min32sec
002
10
1hour 1min 6sec
1hour55min36sec
RETURNENTER
Date Select
3/ 9 / 2007
SELECT
Disc Navigation
1/10/2007
PLAY EXIT
1/10/2007
0001/0027
10:10:10 HX
40
MIN
30
SEC
SEL
Hints
•Pressing on the “Date Select”
screen will restore the disc
navigation screen.
• If you recorded movies in
different Video Mode settings on
the same day, or load a disc
recorded on another device into
the camcorder, the displayed
scenes may not necessarily be a
collection of recordings made on
the same date.
102
Editing
What is “Playlist”?
Up to 99 playlists can be created.
Playlist
HDD RAM
-RW (VR)
BD-RE
A Playlist is a compilation of scenes from various movies. You can create a
Playlist on this camcorder by gathering your favourite scenes.
Since a Playlist is not created by copying data, very little HDD/disc space is
required to make one. Note, likewise, that deleting scenes from a Playlist will
not increase the remaining HDD/disc capacity for recording.
1/10/2007 1/11/2007
Playlist 1 created
103
Editing
Creating a new
Playlist
(Create Playlist)
1
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
.
2
Select the scenes to be included in the
playlist, then press
MENU
.
• You can also select multiple
scenes at the same time (p.57).
3
Select “Scene” “Edit” “Create
Playlist”, then press the confirmation
button.
The “Create Playlist” screen will
appear.
4
To proceed, select “Yes”, then press
the confirmation button.
When creation is complete, the
created playlist will appear on the
Disc Navigation Playlist screen.
Hints
• The scenes that make up a
playlist are not actually copied,
but are linked from their original
data. Deleting a scene from a
playlist will not delete the
original data (scenes) from the
HDD or disc. Likewise, editing
scenes on a playlist will not
affect the original data (scenes).
• If a scene has the fade setting, or
a dub mark “ ”, that
information will also be added to
the playlist.
• You can add other scenes or
remove unnecessary scenes to/
from the created playlist (see
p.104-105).
• A number will be included in the
playlist title, as in “Playlist 1”,
“Playlist 2”.
Notes
• If free space available on the
HDD/disc is insufficient, creation
of a new playlist may not be
possible. Delete unnecessary
scenes.
• Choose movies recorded in the
same HD Video Mode setting
(p.84) to include them in a
playlist. Otherwise, a playlist
cannot be created.
104
Editing
Displaying a desired
Playlist (Playlist)
After selecting the desired playlist, the
disc navigation screen will appear.
z
Editing a playlist
The procedures for editing playlists
are the same as for scenes. Refer to the
following pages for scene dubbing/
editing to apply the same procedures
to dub/edit a playlist.
Dubbing ............................p.87
Dividing a scene ...............p.107
Deleting scene ..................p.107
Combining scenes ............p.108
Arranging order of scenes p.106
(only on play list)
Adding fade ......................p.109
Adding scenes to a
Playlist (Edit)
1
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
, then
press
MENU
.
2
Select “Date/Playlist Select”
“Playlist”, then press the confirmation
button.
The “Select Playlist” screen
appears.
3
Select the playlist you want to display,
then press the confirmation button.
The disc navigation screen of the
selected playlist will be displayed.
Hint
To return the disc navigation
screen to let it show all recorded
scenes, select “Date/Playlist
Select”
“All Scenes”.
1
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
, then
press
MENU
.
2
Select “Date/Playlist Select”
“Playlist”, then press the confirmation
button.
The “Select Playlist” screen
appears.
3
Select the playlist you want to edit,
then press the confirmation button.
The targeted playlist screen
appears.
4
Press
MENU
, then select “Playlist”
“Edit”, then press the confirmation
button.
The scenes that can be added are
displayed in the upper row, and the
playlist to be edited appears in the
lower row.
5
Choose a scene you wish to add by
pressing
&
/
%
, then press the
confirmation button.
• You can also choose multiple
scenes (p.57).
Edit Playlist - Select Add Scene
Playlist 01
All Scenes
0001/0004
10:10:10 HX 1HOUR 3MIN 30SEC 1/10/2007
SELECT DELETE MODE EXITENTER
SEL
105
Editing
Deleting scenes from
Playlist (Edit)
6
Choose the desired insertion position
by pressing
&
/
%
.
7
Press the confirmation button.
• Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add other
scenes.
8
Press
.
The confirmation screen whether
to end appears.
Edit Playlist - Select Insert Point
Playlist 01
All Scenes
003/008
ADD RETURN
Scene to be
added
Insertion
position
Hint
Pressing in the middle of adding
scenes will display the exit
confirmation screen. Select “Yes”
to exit. Select “No” to restore the
“Edit Playlist” screen.
Note
You cannot add movies recorded in
different HD Video Mode settings
(p.84).
1
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
, then
press
MENU
.
2
Perform steps 2–4 in "Adding scenes
to a Playlist (Edit)" (p.104).
3
Press
'
to move the cursor to the
lower row, then choose a scene you
wish to delete by pressing
&
/
%
.
• You can also choose multiple
scenes (p.57).
4
Press the confirmation button.
• Repeat step 3 to delete other
scenes.
5
Press
.
The confirmation screen whether
to end appears.
106
Editing
Arranging the order of
scenes in the Playlist
(Edit)
Deleting a Playlist
(Delete)
Even if you delete a playlist, the
original scenes stored on the HDD/
disc will not be deleted.
1
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
, then
press
MENU
.
2
Select “Date/Playlist Select”
“Playlist”, then press the confirmation
button.
The “Select Playlist” screen
appears.
3
Select the playlist you want to edit,
then press the confirmation button.
The targeted playlist screen
appears.
4
Select the scene you want to move,
then press
MENU
.
You can also select multiple
scenes (p.57).
5
Select “Scene” “Edit” “Move”,
then press the confirmation button.
The “Move Scene” screen appears.
6
Select the position where you wish to
move the scene, then press the
confirmation button.
The confirmation screen appears.
7
Select “Yes”, then press the
confirmation button.
The scenes of the playlist are
rearranged and the screen returns
to the playlist screen.
• Select “No” to quit the move.
1
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
, then
press
MENU
.
2
Select “Date/Playlist Select”
“Playlist”, then press the confirmation
button.
The “Select Playlist” screen
appears.
3
Select the playlist you wan to delete,
then press the confirmation button.
The targeted playlist screen
appears.
4
Press
MENU
, then select “Playlist”
“Delete”, then press the
confirmation button.
After deletion, the disc navigation
screen will be restored.
• To quit deletion, press
instead
of the confirmation button.
Hint
If any playlist is deleted, the
number of playlists will
automatically be revised. (For
example, if the No.2 playlist is
deleted, the No.3 playlist will
become the No.2 playlist, etc.)
107
Editing
You can delete unnecessary scenes.
You can divide a scene into two parts.
To delete an unnecessary portion of a
scene, first divide the scene at the
point where you want to end or start
saving, and then delete the
unnecessary portion.
Deleting Scenes
(Edit - Delete)
1
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
.
2
Select the scene you want to delete,
then press
MENU
.
• You can also choose multiple
scenes (p.57).
3
y
For a card
Select “Scene” “Delete”, then
press the confirmation button.
y
For others
Select “Scene” “Edit”
“Delete”, then press the
confirmation button.
The confirmation screen appears.
4
Select “Yes”, then press the
confirmation button.
The selected scene will be deleted,
then the display returns to the disc
navigation screen.
HDD RAM
-RW (VR)
BD-RE
CARD
Hints
• You can also delete a scene by
pressing DELETE on the
remote control after placing the
cursor on the scene you want to
delete on the disc navigation
screen.
• To delete an unwanted part of a
scene on HDD/BD-RE/DVD-
RAM/DVD-RW (VR mode)
disc, divide the scene first, then
delete the unnecessary part.
Dividing a Movie
(Edit - Divide)
1
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
.
2
Select the scene you want to divide,
then press
MENU
.
3
Select “Scene” “Edit”
“Divide”, then press the confirmation
button.
The selected scene is played.
4
When you reach the desired point of
division, press
SELECT
.
The confirmation screen appears.
Notes
• If the time of the deleted scenes
(stills) is quite short, the
remaining free space of the HDD/
BD/DVD/card may not show any
increase in the HDD/disc or card
remaining space indicator.
• The locked scenes on a card
cannot be deleted (p.110).
• If you delete all data on the HDD/
BD/DVD/card, formatting the
HDD/BD/DVD/card is
recommended (p.112).
HDD RAM
-RW (VR)
BD-RE
108
Editing
If you have recorded numerous short
scenes, combining them can be
convenient.
Be sure to select consecutive multiple
scenes. When using the HDD,
combining scenes is possible only if
“Category: All” is specified (p.95).
Stills cannot be combined.
5
Select “Yes”, then press the
confirmation button.
The selected scene will be divided,
then the display will return to the
disc navigation screen.
• Select “No” to quit division. The
playback pause screen will
appear. Press
to quit.
Hints
• Search and frame advance (p.62)
are useful when designating
division points.
• If a fade has been added to the
original scene, the “IN” effect
will be added to the first half of
the scene, and the “OUT” effect,
to the latter half (p.109).
• Combining scenes that were
divided will restore the original
scene.
Notes
• Frame by frame and slow
forward/reverse playback while
dividing scenes will forward or
reverse a movie in increments of
0.5 seconds.
• If the division point is at the start
or end of a scene, a message
indicating this appears and
division cannot be made.
• A movie scene of 0.5 seconds or
less cannot be divided.
• If free space available on the
HDD/BD/DVD is insufficient,
division will not be possible.
Delete unnecessary scenes.
• If you divide a scene with the dub
mark “ ”, the dub marks will
appear on both divided scenes.
Combining Multiple
Scenes
(Edit - Combine)
1
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
.
2
Select the scenes you want to combine,
then press
MENU
.
• Choose more than one scene
(p.57).
• You cannot proceed to next step
if you have chosen only one
scene.
3
Select “Scene” “Edit”
“Combine”, then press the confirmation
button.
The confirmation screen appears.
4
Select “Yes”, then press the
confirmation button.
The scenes are combined.
The display returns to the disc
navigation screen.
HDD RAM
-RW (VR)
BD-RE
Hint
With fade effects, the “IN” effect
of the first scene in the selected
range and the “OUT” effect of the
last scene will be attached to the
combined scene.
109
Editing
You can add fading to the beginning
and/or end of a scene.
There are three types of special
effects:
Adding Special Effects
(Edit - Fade)
Notes
• Scenes in different recording
dates cannot be combined. Create
a Playlist first (p.103), then
combine such scenes on the
Playlist.
• You cannot add movies recorded
in different HD Video Mode
settings (p.84).
• If you combine scenes, both with
dub marks “ ”, the dub mark
will appear on the combined scene.
• If you combine scenes, both with
and without dub marks, the dub
mark will not appear on the
combined scene.
HDD RAM
-RW (VR)
BD-RE
White
Fade Out
Fade In
· Fades in from a white screen.
· Fades out to a white screen.
1
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
.
2
Select the scene you want to apply a
special effect to, then press
MENU
.
• You can also choose multiple
scenes (p.57).
3
Select “Scene” “Edit” “Fade”,
then press the confirmation button.
The “Fade” screen appears.
Wipe
Wipe out
Wipe in
In: From a black screen, the image opens from a
horizontal split at the centre.
Out: The image closes with two black wipes meeting
at the horizontal centre.
B/W
Wipe out
Wipe in
Fades in from a black and white screen to a full
colour screen.
Fades out from a full colour screen to a black and
white screen.
110
Editing
You can move the cursor to the scene
recorded first or last using this
function.
You can lock selected stills recorded
on a card so that they will not be
deleted or edited by mistake.
4
Select the special effects for “IN” or
“OUT”, “Enter”, then press the
confirmation button.
•Use
(
/
'
to move the
cursor to “IN”, “OUT”, “Enter”,
or “Cancel”.
•Use
&
/
%
to select the effect
to be added, then press the
confirmation button to set the
effect.
• After the confirmation, a
message appears and the disc
navigation screen will be
restored.
• To cancel setting, select
“Cancel”.
• Repeat steps 2–5 to add effects
to other scenes.
5
Select “Yes”, then press the
confirmation button.
The “ ” or “ ” icon will
appear in the scenes for which fade
in or fade out has been set.
Disc Naviga
All Scenes
OUT
IN
Notes
• If a BD/DVD disc with a special
effect created on this camcorder
is played on another BD/DVD
reorder/player, or the scene is
captured on a PC, the special
effect will not be reflected.
• When dubbing on a BD-R/DVD-
RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW
disc (p.87), the special effect will
not be reflected.
Go To
1
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
, then
MENU
.
2
Select “Scene” “Go To” “Top”
or “End”, then press the confirmation
button.
The cursor jumps to the top or last
scene in the disc navigation
screen.
Locking Scenes on a
Card (Lock)
1
Set the Movie/Stills switch to “ ”
and turn on the camcorder power.
2
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
.
3
Select the still you want to lock, then
press
MENU
.
• You can also choose multiple
scenes (p.57).
4
Select “Scene” “Lock” “Set”,
then press the confirmation button.
The confirmation screen appears.
HDD
BD-R
RAM
-RW (VR) R +RW
-RW (VF)
BD-RE
CARD
CARD
111
Editing
z To unlock the scene
Perform steps 1–3 in "Locking Scenes
on a Card (Lock)", then select “Scene”
“Lock” “Set”, then press the
confirmation button.
The lock icon “ ” will disappear and
locking will be released.
You can display various information
for a scene: the recording mode,
recording date/time and length,
special effects and movie quality
mode.
5
Select “Yes”, then press the
confirmation button.
The icon “ ” appears on the
locked stills on the disc navigation
screen.
Displaying Information
Using the Menu Screen
(Detail)
1
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
.
2
Select the scene you want to know
about, then press
MENU
.
Disc Navi
All Scenes
Lock icon
Note
If you format the card, the locked
scenes will also be deleted.
HDD
BD-R
RAM
-RW (VR) R +RW
-RW (VF)
BD-RE
CARD
3
Select “Scene” “Detail”, then
press the confirmation button.
The detailed information of the
scene appears.
•Pressing %/& will display
information of other scenes.
*1 Not displayed with DVD-RW
(VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW discs.
*2 “Dubbed” appears only when
you selected a scene from the
HDD, with a dub mark on
its thumbnail.
*3 Not displayed with DVD-RAM/
DVD-RW/DVD-R (finalised)/
+RW discs recorded on another
device.
*4 Will not appear if the loaded
card does not comply with DCF
(Design rule for Camera File
system).
4
Press
to quit.
The disc navigation screen will be
restored.
Detail
RETURNCHANGE SCENE
Video Mode : HF
Fade IN : White OUT : B/W
Dubbed
Record time : 1hour 30min15sec
Scenes No. 3
Date : 1/10/2007 10:10:10
RETURNCHANGE SCENE
100-0001 (2400x1800)
Date : 1/10/2007 10:10:10
Lock : off
Detail
Scenes No. 1
When using a card
When using HDD/BD
*1
*2
*3
*4
• When using DVD, a screen with
different information appears.
112
Editing
Formatting the HDD, or a BD/DVD or
card deletes all recorded contents.
If you wish to delete all recorded
contents, it is recommended that you
use format, which will delete all the
scenes much quicker than using the
scene delete function.
Hints
• DCF (Design rule for Camera
File system) is a unified image
file format for video cameras.
Image files can be commonly
used for all digital devices that
conform to DCF. This
camcorder complies with DCF.
• If multiple scenes have been
selected, the total recording time
of the selected scenes (total
number in case of stills) will
appear.
*1 Not displayed with a DVD-RAM/
DVD-RW/DVD-R (finalised) /
+RW disc that was recorded on
another device.
Detail
VIDEO
:
RETURN
(
HX
) :
(
HF
) :
(
HS
) :
2hour59min59sec
2hour 0min 0sec
(
999Scenes)
(
900Scenes)
59min 0sec
(
99Scenes)
59sec
(
9Scenes)
Detail
Scene No.2 (100-0021)
Scene No.3 (100-0022)
Date : 1/10/2007 10:10:10
Date : 1/11/2007 19:10:10
5
RETURN
When using a card
When using the HDD/BD
*1
• When using DVD, a screen with
different information appears.
Formatting the HDD/
BD/DVD/CARD
(Format HDD/Disc/
Card)
1
Insert the medium you want to format
(except for the HDD).
2
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
, then
press
MENU
.
3
Select “HDD Setting” or “Disc Setting”
or “Card Setting” For “HDD
Setting”, select “Format HDD” then
press the confirmation button.
Likewise, for “Disc Setting ”, select
“Format Disc”, or for “Card Set
ting”
select “Format Card” then press the
confirmation button.
The confirmation screen appears.
HDD RAM
-RW (VR) +RW
-RW (VF)
BD-RE
CARD
Note
Formatting will delete all the
recorded contents on the HDD,
disc, or card. Be careful not to
delete data by mistake.
113
Editing
Although previously recorded movies
will not be erased by recording new
movies, a protect setting will ensure
against accidental erasure and
formatting. If the protect setting is
activated, however, you will not be
able to make new recordings until the
protect setting is cancelled.
4
Select “Yes”, then press the
confirmation button.
• When using the HDD/BD-RE/
DVD-RAM/+RW/Card,
formatting will start.
• When using a DVD-RW disc, a
screen for prompting you to
select the VF mode or VR mode
will appear. See p.43.
* If you choose “VR mode” when
formatting a DVD-RW (VR
mode), finalisation will not be
cancelled. All contents on the disc
will be erased after being
formatted and the disc will be a
finalised DVD-RW (VR mode)
and recordable.
If you choose “VF mode” above,
finalisation will be cancelled.
• Select “No” to quit formatting.
Notes
• It may not be possible to format a
dirty or scratched disc. Such a
disc cannot be used.
• This camcorder may not
recognise some discs or cards that
were formatted on a PC or
another device.
• If the camcorder is turned off
during formatting the inserted
disc will become unusable.
Protecting the HDD/
BD/DVD
(Protect HDD/Disc)
1
Insert the disc you want to protect
(if the medium you want to protect it
not the HDD).
2
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
, then
press
MENU
.
3
Select “HDD Setting” or “Disc Setting”
For “HDD Setting”, select “Protect
HDD” then press the confir
mation
button. Likewise, for “Disc Setting”,
select “Protect Disc”, then press the
confirmation butto
n.
The confirmation screen appears.
4
Select “Yes”, then press the
confirmation button.
• Select “No” to quit protecting.
• To cancel the protect setting,
repeat the same steps to select
“Unprotect HDD” or “Unprotect
Disc” in step 3.
HDD RAM
-RW (VR)
BD-RE
114
Editing
You can check the available recording
space on the HDD or a BD/DVD
(remaining recording duration) for
recording movies, or on a memory
card (the number of recordable stills)
for recording stills, in the LCD
monitor.
Checking the
Remaining Recording
Capacity on the
Medium
1
Insert the medium you want to check
(except for the HDD).
2
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
, then
press
MENU
.
3
Select “HDD Setting”, “Disc Setting”,
or “Card Setting” “Capacity”, then
press the confirmation butt
on.
The information of the chosen
media appears on the screen.
4
After checking the information, press
DISC NAVIGATION
, or press
twice.
The display returns to recording
pause screen.
HDD
BD-R
RAM
-RW (VR) R +RW
-RW (VF)
BD-RE
CARD
115
Viewing on the Other Devices
Connecting to Your TV
for Viewing
Connecting to a TV
The connection method differs depending on the type of video input terminal that
your TV is equipped with. Connection methods in order of best image quality are
as follows:
HDMI terminal – S-Video terminal – Video terminal
Connecting the camcorder to your TV’s HDMI terminal
The HDMI connection provides the highest quality digital image and sound signals
to your TV through a single cable, without degradation.
HDD
BD-R
RAM
-RW (VR) R +RW
-RW (VF)
BD-RE
CARD
Use the GUIDE button for help! (p.10)
Notes
• Before connecting, always turn down the volume of your TV set, to prevent
feedback noise (howling) from your TV speakers.
• Insert the connector cables straight into the terminals. Inserting them at an
angle may cause the terminals to break.
HDMI cable (supplied)
HDMI
Viewing on the Other Devices
116
Viewing on the Other Devices
Connecting the camcorder to your TV’s S video
terminals or video terminals
Notes
• 1080i signals are output from the camcorder’s HDMI OUT terminal. When
the camcorder is connected to a TV which is not compliant with 1080i
signals, the message “Playback error has occurred. Change the connection
terminal.” appears in the camcorder’s LCD display. If the camcorder is
recording or playing when this message is displayed, the operation stops. In
this case, reconnect the cable through another method such as by using the
S video or video terminal. (See also "Troubleshooting" (p.148).)
• If the camcorder is connected to the TV through the HDMI terminal, audio
will not be output from the camcorder other than during playback.
AV/S cable
(supplied)
Audio Input
R L
red
white
or
yellow
Video
Input
S-Video
Input
* Do not connect anything to the camcorder’s HDMI OUT terminal.
Note
If you connect a standard (aspect ration 4:3) TV which is
not widescreen television, the image appearing on the
TV screen will be vertically distorted like the illustration
on the right.
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Viewing on your TV
Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to the terminal where the camcorder is
connected.
• Refer to your TV’s operation manual on how to switch the TV input.
Turn on the camcorder.
The image shown in the camcorder’s LCD monitor appears on the TV screen,
allowing you to view playback, recording, and editing on the large screen of
your TV.
• If the camcorder is connected to a TV through the HDMI OUT terminal and
another image terminal at the same time, the image is output only through the
HDMI OUT terminal.
Hints
• Volume can be adjusted on your TV.
• When operating the camcorder while viewing your TV screen, using the
supplied remote control is convenient. However, if you are using other
Hitachi-brand A/V devices, they may be operated by the camcorder’s remote
control. In this event, change remote control code.
Notes
• If you have a wide-screen TV (screen ratio 16:9), and the TV is set to wide
mode, the disc navigation screen may not fit within the TV screen. In this
case, change your TV’s wide mode setting. (Refer to your TV’s operation
manual.)
• Do not leave the camcorder’s menu screen and disc navigation screen
displayed on your TV screen for too long. Doing so may cause damage
(ghosting) on your TV screen.
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Viewing on Other Players/
Recorders
Before playing back a BD/DVD
recorded or dubbed on this camcorder
using another BD/DVD recorder/
player, it is necessary to “finalise” it
(except for BD-RE and DVD-RAM
which can be played on its compatible
recorders/players without
finalisation).
Notes on Finalisation
z Do not insert a DVD which was
recorded or dubbed, but not
finalised, on this camcorder into
another recording device, such as a
DVD recorder. The recorded data
may be damaged.
z Although discs recorded on this
camcorder can be played back on
recording/playing devices which
comply with specific discs or
recording modes, playback of all
discs under all conditions is not
guaranteed. If playback is not
possible, use this camcorder to
play back your disc.
z Playback may stop for a moment
temporarily between scenes while
playing on a BD/DVD recorder/
player.
z If you record or finalise a BD-R/
DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R
which was recorded or dubbed, but
not finalised, on this camcorder
using another BD/DVD
camcorder, the recorded data may
be damaged.
z A BD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW
edited and finalised on a computer
or finalised on other BD/DVD
recorder may not be playable on
this camcorder, depending on the
editing software used or the
recording conditions of the disc.
z If you insert a DVD-R recorded on
another Hitachi camcorder into this
camcorder, the disc navigation
screen will appear automatically.
You cannot record or finalise such
discs using this camcorder.
z Do not insert a BD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD-R recorded, but not finalised,
on a recorder manufactured by a
company other than Hitachi into
this camcorder. Doing so may
make the disc unusable.
Before Playing Back a BD/DVD on Another BD/
DVD Recorder/Player (Finalising)
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To play back a disc recorded on this
camcorder using another BD/DVD
recorder/player, refer to the table
below. (Please also read the
instruction manual for the playback
device.)
To play back a BD-RE/
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR
mode)
To play back a BD-R/
DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-
R/+RW
BD-RE
Playback is possible on
a BD recorder/player
compatible with 8 cm
discs and recording
format specified on
p.176. For BD-R, it is
necessary to first
finalise it on this
camcorder (p.120)
before playback.
BD-R
DVD-RAM
Playback is possible on
a DVD recorder/player
compatible with 8 cm
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW
(VR mode)/+RW
discs. Finalisation is
not needed.
DVD-RW
(VR mode)
+RW
DVD-RW
(VF mode)
Playback is possible on
a DVD recorder/player
compatible with 8 cm
DVD-RW/DVD- R
discs. It is necessary to
first finalise it on this
camcorder (p.120)
before playback.
DVD-R
1
Insert the disc into the BD/DVD
recorder/player and play it back.
• See the instruction manual for
the BD/DVD recorder/player.
1
Finalise a recorded BD-R/DVD-RW
(VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW.
• You must finalise a disc to
play it back on a BD/DVD
recorder/player.
• Be sure to finalise the disc
recorded on this camcorder
using this camcorder (p.120).
• No further data can be
recorded on a finalised disc.
2
Insert the disc into the camcorder
and play it back.
• See the instruction manual for
the BD/DVD recorder/player.
Notes
• When playing back a disc on
another device, the disc
navigation display differs from
the one on this camcorder.
• There may be a case that
finalisation is needed for a DVD-
RW (VR mode).
• Do not insert a DVD-RW (VR
mode) disc that was recorded on
this camcorder into a device that
does not conform to 8 cm DVD-
RW (VR mode). Doing so may
make the disc unusable.
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Before you begin
You must finalise a BD-R/DVD-RW
(VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW recorded/
dubbed on this camcorder before
playing it back using a BD/DVD
recorder/player compatible with 8 cm
discs.
To display the DVD video menu when
playing back a +RW disc on another
DVD recorder/player, finalise it using
the disc navigation menu first.
Note that no further recording/
dubbing is possible for a finalised BD-
R/DVD-R.
Likewise, no further recording/
dubbing is possible for a finalised
DVD-RW (VF mode)/+RW, though,
you can unfinalise it to enable further
recording/dubbing.
There may be a case for a DVD-RW
(VR mode) that finalisation is needed,
however, further recording/dubbing is
possible without unfinalising it.
• A recorded +RW is automatically
finalised when it is removed from
the camcorder even if you do not
use the disc navigation function
to finalise it (auto-finalise). An
auto-finalised +RW can be
played back on a DVD recorder/
player, etc., but no DVD video
menu will appear. To display the
DVD video menu on a DVD
recorder/player, etc., finalise the
+RW using the disc navigation
function before playing it back on
a DVD recorder/player, etc.
• A +RW with a shorter recording
time may not be playable on a
DVD recorder/player, etc. if it has
been auto-finalised. In this case,
use the disc navigation function
to finalise the +RW.
Finalising a Disc
1
Connect the AC adapter/charger to
power the camcorder.
• You cannot finalise if a battery
pack is used as a power source.
2
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
, and
then press
MENU
.
3
Select “Disc Setting” “Finalize
Disc”, then press the confirmation
button.
A confirmation screen for
finalisation appears.
BD-R
-RW (VR) R +RW
-RW (VF)
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z Using the FINALIZE button to
finalise a disc
Press FINALIZE while recording
pause or the disc navigation screen is
displayed. A confirmation screen for
finalisation appears. Select “YES”,
then press the confirmation button to
start finalising.
4
Select “YES”, then press the
confirmation button.
The message showing that the
disc is being finalised will
appear, and then the disc will be
finalised.
When finalisation is complete,
the disc navigation screen will
appear.
• “ ” appears on the disc
navigation screen for a
finalised disc.
ENTER
RETURN
YES NO
Finalize Disc
Further recording on this
disc will be impossible.
Finalize? (Approx.8min.)
SELECT
Disc Navigation
All Scenes
PLAY
1/10/2007
0010/0027
10:10:10 HX
1hour 3min 30sec
EXIT
SEL
*2
*1
*1 Displayed only when a BD-
R/DVD-R is used
*2 Varies depending on the
length of recordings.
Finalised BD/DVD
The screen below is an example
when a DVD-RW (VF mode)/
DVD-R/+RW is viewed on a
DVD player
TOP PREV NEXT END
001/008
1/10/2007
10:10:10
1/10/2007
10:20:10
1/10/2007
10:30:10
1/10/2007
10:40:10
7/10/2007
10:29:17
7/10/2007
10:40:18
7/10/2007
10:50:20
7/10/2007
10:55:25
• No menu will be displayed
when playing a BD.
Notes
• If the disc in the camcorder has
already been finalised, “Finalize
Disc” does not appear in the
menu.
• The time required to finalise that
appears on the “Finalize Disc”
screen is only for reference.
• In case of a DVD-R, it takes
longer to finalise it if recording
length is short.
• For a DVD-RW/+RW which has
previously been finalised, the
next finalisation may be quicker.
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You can unfinalise a DVD-RW (VF
mode)/+RW finalised on this
camcorder so that additional recording
can be done on it.
Unfinalising a Disc
1
Press
DISC NAVIGATION
, and
then press
MENU
.
2
“Disc Setting” “Unfinalize Disc”,
then press the confirmation button.
A confirmation screen for
unfinalisation appears.
3
Select “YES”, then press the
confirmation button.
The message showing that the
disc is being unfinalised will
appear, and then the disc will be
unfinalised.
+RW
-RW (VF)
Hint
A finalised DVD-RW (VR mode)
can be recorded as is, without
being unfinalised.
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About the software
included
The PC connection cable and CD-
ROM software supplied with the
camcorder will allow you to use the
movies and stills recorded on this
camcorder on your PC.
The included CD-ROM contains
Windows software.
ImageMixer 3 HD Edition
for BDCAM
You can transfer the images recorded
on this camcorder to your PC, play
back the images, and create libraries
for the images.
Moreover, you can record these
images to a BD in Hi-Vision image
quality, or create a DVD-Video
(DVD-RW/DVD-R) or DVD-VR
(DVD-RAM/DVD-RW) which can be
played back on other devices.
The supplied software is compatible
for Japanese, English, German,
French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese
(simplified characters) users.
This manual provides display screen
descriptions using Windows XP as
examples.
Notes
• BD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R
recorded on this camcorder must
be finalised on this camcorder
before using them in your PC.
• Discs such as AACS, CPRM, or
CSS which are copyright
protected are not compatible with
the software supplied with this
camcorder.
• Although discs created using the
software supplied with the
camcorder can be played back on
devices which are compatible
with those discs, playback on all
devices is not guaranteed.
Playback may not be possible
depending on the playback device
or disc condition.
• No data can be written to the
HDD, disc, or SD memory card in
this camcorder when it is
connected to PC.
• ImageMixer 3 HD Edition cannot
create +RW.
Before opening the software CD-
ROM, please read "Be sure to
read the following before opening
the package of CD-ROM"
(p.183).
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PC requirements
OS
Windows
®
XP Home Edition/Professional SP2
Windows Vista™
* 64-bit Edition is excluded.
* To use this software, you must login as administrator.
PC
IBM
®
PC/AT
®
adapter pre-installed with the above OS
CPU
Intel
®
Pentium
®
D 2.8 GHz or greater
Intel
®
Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or greater
(Intel
®
Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz or greater is recommended.)
* Operation is not guaranteed for PCs to which any alteration
such as overclocking is applied from original specifications.
Memory
• 512 MB or greater (1 GB or greater is recommended)
HDD
• 300 MB or more free space (necessary to install the
application).
• At time of disc creation, approx. 2 times the free space of the
disc to be created is required.
USB
USB 1.1 or 2.0 free port is necessary.
(May not operate if the camcorder is connected through a USB
hub.)
Others
• Display screen of 1024×768 pixel, 16 bit (High colour) or
greater.
• Graphics accelerator compliant with Direct X
®
9.0c or later
version. (Graphics accelerator compliant with PCI Express
×16 is recommended.)
• Sound card compliant with Direct Sound.
Notes
• The supplied software is not compatible with Mac OS.
• Even when the recommended system environment is satisfied, there are
instances when Hi-Vision quality images may not play back smoothly.
Moreover, editing of Hi-Vision images may require extended time to
complete.
• Even if your PC satisfies the system requirements, operation malfunctions
and limitations in use may occur depending on the combinations of other
software and devices you are using.
• Operation will not be guaranteed if you use a self-made computer.
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Software installation
The content and procedures for
installation will differ depending on
the OS of your PC.
1
Turn on the power to your PC.
Login to your PC as a user with
administrative privileges.
If you are using your PC for other
applications, quit all software you
are using.
2
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your
PC’s CD-ROM drive.
The software installer
automatically starts up, and the
“Choose Setup Language” screen
automatically appears.
If the “Choose Setup Language”
screen does not appear, open the
drive in which the CD-ROM is
contained using Windows’ My
Computer or Explorer, and double
click “ ”.
3
Select the installation language.
Select the installation language,
then click “Next”.
4
The “ImageMixer 3 HD Edition”
installation screen appears.
Click “Next”.
Click
5
Confirm the software licence
agreement.
Read the software licence
agreement carefully. If you agree
with the terms, select “I accept the
terms of the license agreement.”,
then click “Next”.
6
Select the installation destination.
If there is no change to the
installation destination, click
“Next”. If you wish to change the
installation destination, click
“Change” and specify the
installation destination, then click
“Next”.
Click
Click
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To “Roxio Easy CD Creator 5” users
When the supplied ImageMixer 3 HD
Edition for BDCAM is installed, as there
is the possibility that Easy CD Creator 5
may not operate normally, a warning
screen will appear after you click
“Install”. If you are using Easy CD
Creator 5, click “Yes” and quit installing
ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for BDCAM.
If you wish to use ImageMixer 3 HD
Edition for BDCAM, first uninstall Easy
CD Creator 5, then install ImageMixer 3
HD Edition for BDCAM.
7
Select your country’s video system.
8
Perform installation.
Preparations for installation are
now complete. Click “Install” to
begin the installation process.
Important Notice
Click
Click
9
After installation is complete, the
following message screen will appear.
Click “Finish” to restart yo
ur PC.
Software installation is now
complete.
Click
Note
After completing software
installation, Direct X
®
installation
may commence depending on your
PC. In this event, follow the screen
indications to install it.
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Connecting the camcorder to your PC
Turn on the camcorder power.
When connecting the camcorder to a PC, connect the camcorder to the mains
instead of using the battery pack.
Choose the medium for connection to the PC (HDD(DZ-BD7HE)/BD/DVD/Card).
The media selected on your camcorder before connecting to a PC can be
accessed when the connection is established. (To choose the medium on the
camcorder, use the Movie/Stills switch, and for the DZ-BD7HE, the power
switch to switch between HDD and disc.)
Connect the camcorder to the PC using the supplied PC connection cable.
After the physical connection, the camcorder’s LCD monitor goes out and
the camcorder-PC connection begins.
The camcorder is automatically recognised from the PC. After recognition,
there are occasions when you will be required to restart the PC. In this case,
restart the PC according to the indicated instructions.
PC connection cable (supplied)
To USB terminal
To PC connection
terminal
Notes
• You cannot access to more than one media (HDD/BD/DVD/Card) at the
same time.
• The selected medium cannot be changed during PC connection. Detach the
PC connection cable from the PC (p.129), then switch the medium.
• During PC connection, none of the camcorder buttons operates.
• When the HDD or BD/DVD is being accessed, the ACCESS/PC indicator
flashes in red.
• Note that the CARD ACCESS indicator does not flash even when the SD
memory card in the camcorder is being accessed while the camcorder is
connected to a PC.
• For precautions when connecting to a PC, see p.138.
• This camcorder cannot be connected to a Macintosh computer.
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Camcorder indications
on the PC
If the camcorder is set to HDD or BD/
DVD mode and connected to a PC, it
is recognised as a disc drive.
If the camcorder’s Movie/Stills switch
is set to “ ”and connected to a PC,
it is recognised as a removable disc.
Removing a medium
while the camcorder is
being connected to
the PC
The disc set in the camcorder can be
removed by operating the connected
PC. Also the BD/DVD and SD
memory card can be removed or
replaced without turning off the
camcorder or disconnecting the PC.
Removing (replacing)
BD/DVD
Select the camcorder’s drive icon
using Windows Explorer or My
Computer.
→ Click the right button on your
mouse.
→ Select “Eject”.
→ The camcorder’s disc compartment
lid will open.
If you insert a different BD/DVD and
close the lid, the BD/DVD will be
recognised.
Removing SD memory
card
Confirm that the SD memory card is
not being accessed by the PC’s
software. Then remove the SD
memory card from the camcorder.
Hint
The icon and drive name may vary
depending on the software
environment you are using.
Note
Do not directly handle the files on
the HDD or BD/DVD in the
camcorder using Windows
Explorer. Doing so may cause your
valuable image data to be lost and
damage to the medium and, thus,
the medium becomes unusable.
Please use the supplied software.
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Using a built-in disc
drive of your PC to
read a disc recorded
on the camcorder
If your PC’s disc drive is compatible
with the disc you are using, you can
use the disc as is.
Make sure the disc drive is compatible
with the disc type you are using.
Before terminating PC
connection (removing
the PC connection
cable) and changing
the power switch
setting
* If an error occurs during the Safely
Remove Hardware procedure, first shut
down Windows, then detach the PC
connection cable.
Notes
• To use a BD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-
R/+RW recorded on the
camcorder in your PC, finalise
the disc using the camcorder
(p.120).
• If you wish to write images onto a
new BD/DVD-RW/DVD-R
using your PC, do not format the
disc using the camcorder.
• Some upright or slot load PC disc
drives are not compatible with 8
cm discs.
• Adapters to convert 8 cm into 12
cm diameter CDs (for 8cm CDs)
are not compatible for use with 8
cm BDs and 8 cm DVDs. Either
use the camcorder by connecting
it to your PC, or use a disc drive
compatible with 8 cm discs.
• ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for
BDCAM is compatible for use
with disc drives manufactured
and sold after 1997, although
operation is not guaranteed on all
drive types.
1
Detach the PC connection cable from
the PC.
Quit the application and click the
“Safely Remove Hardware” icon in
the task tray at the bottom right of
the Windows display screen.
2
Select “USB mass-storage device -
Drive(E:)” and click “STOP”.
The drive name (E:, etc.) will differ
according to your PC.
3
Confirm the device again and click
“OK”.
Detach the PC connection cable.
Click
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To launch ImageMixer 3 HD Edition
for BDCAM, double click the
ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for
BDCAM shortcut which was created
on your desktop at time of software
installation.
* If there is no shortcut for ImageMixer 3
HD Edition for BDCAM on the
desktop, select “Start” → “Program” or
“All programs” → “PIXELA” →
“ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for
BDCAM” → “ImageMixer 3 HD
Edition for BDCAM”.
A detailed instruction manual for
ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for
BDCAM is provided as an electronic
manual which you can access on your
PC. Please refer to this manual for
details by clicking “Help(H
)” →
“ImageMixer 3 Help(H) F1” on the
menu at the top of the ImageMixer 3 HD
Edition for BDCAM window
.
Copying images
recorded on the
camcorder to your PC
and playing them back
ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for
BDCAM allows you to transfer
movies and stills recorded on the
camcorder to your PC and to play
them back.
Using ImageMixer 3
HD Edition for BDCAM
1
Turn on the camcorder power and
connect the camcorder to your PC.
Set the camcorder to the medium
you wish to use with the PC. Then
connect the camcorder to your PC’s
USB terminal using the supplied
PC connection cable (p.127).
To read the BD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD-R recorded on the camcorder
into your PC, it is necessary to
finalise the medium using the
camcorder (p.120).
Be sure to finalise it before
connecting the camcorder to the
PC.
2
Launch ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for
BDCAM.
3
Select Hitachi BDCAM*.
When you click on “Hitachi
BDCAM” appearing on the left
side of the screen, the recorded
images are displayed as
thumbnails.
* “Hitachi BDCAM (HDD)”
appears during HDD mode (DZ-
BD7HE), and “Removable disc”
appears during Card mode.
Click
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4
Import images to the PC.
Select the thumbnail for the image
you wish to store, then click
“Import”. The PC starts importing
the image(s).
Click Select the image(s)
you wish to store.
Hints
• To select multiple files, click on
the thumbnails while holding
down the “Shift” key to select
consecutive files. Or to select
nonconsecutive files, hold down
the “Ctrl” key and click another
thumbnail.
• The images are stored in the
IMxLibrary folder in My
Documents.
To change the image storage
location, select “Settings”
→
“Preferences...”, then change the
“Library destination settings”
from the ImageMixer 3 HD
Edition for BDCAM menu.
Note
Importing Hi-Vision images will
take longer compared to importing
standard quality images.
5
Check the images imported to the PC.
Click “Library” to display the
thumbnails of the imported images.
6
Play back the imported images.
Click on the image you wish to
play, then click “Playback” at the
bottom of the screen.
The image will be played back on a
separate screen.
Click
Click
Choose an image
to play back.
Note
Even if you are using a PC which
satisfies the recommended system
environment requirements, there
may be cases where the Hi-Vision
images are not played back
smoothly.
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Organize the images
imported to the PC
As the images imported to your PC
using ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for
BDCAM increase, organizing your
images will become difficult. In this
event, create an album and organize
your image files.
ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for
BDCAM will allow you to create two
types of albums—a normal album or a
smart album.
Even if you delete the album or smart
album, the original images registered
to the albums will not be erased and,
thus, remain in the library.
Difference between the
album and smart album
•Album
Album is a function which allows you
to select your favourite images and
compile them into a single album—
just like real picture albums.
For example, you can create an album
called “sports day” in which you can
select and store your favourite sports
day images. Then when you feel like
looking at your sports day images, you
can immediately play them back or
even record the album to disc.
• Smart album
Smart album is a function which
allows you to utilise the properties of
electronic data to automatically
assemble images. By specifying the
conditions, image files which satisfy
those conditions are automatically
assembled.
For example, you can display a list of
images recently imported to your PC,
arrange the images according to
recording date, and so on.
Creating an album to
organize your images
1
Launch ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for
BDCAM.
2
Create a new album.
Click on the “ ” button at the
screen bottom left to add an
“Untitled” album.
Click on “Untitled” to select it, then
click on it again to change the
album name. Enter the desired
album name.
3
Choose images from the library.
Click on the library so that the list
of image thumbnails appears.
Choose the images you wish to add
to the album by clicking on the
thumbnails for these images.
Click Click
Click
Select images
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Creating a smart album
to automatically
assemble images
4
Add image files to your album.
Drag and drop the images you have
chosen in step 3 to the album you
created in step 2 so that the images
are added to the album.
1
Launch ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for
BDCAM.
Hint
To select multiple files, click on
the thumbnails for consecutive
files by holding down the “Shift”
key, or for non-consecutive files
by holding down the “Ctrl” key.
Drag and
drop
Choose images you
wish to add to the
album.
Designate
d
a
lb
um
Hint
Drag and drop the thumbnails for
the images within the album to
change the order of the images
within an album.
2
Create a new smart album.
From the “File” menu, select “New
Smart Album...”.
3
Specify conditions.
Specify the conditions for the
images you wish to assemble for
your smart album. Specify
conditions such as the image
recording date, image title, and so
on, then click “OK”. The specified
images are automatically searched
and the images which match the
conditions are registered to the new
smart album.
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Creating a disc with the
images recorded by the
camcorder
ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for
BDCAM allows you to use the
imported images and create a BD to
store Hi-Vision quality images, or
DVD-Video or DVD-VR which can
be viewed on a common DVD player/
recorder.
The following are procedures to create
a disc from the images stored to the
PC using ImageMixer 3 HD Edition
for BDCAM.
4
Create a name for your smart album.
The smart album created in steps 2
and 3 is added as an “Untitled”
smart album. Click on “Untitled” to
select it, then click on it again so
that you can change the name of the
smart album.
1
Launch ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for
BDCAM.
Click
2
Load a disc into the disc drive.
Insert a disc on which images are to
be written.
Note that the quality of images will
differ as indicated in the table
below according to the type of the
disc chosen.
Disc type
Image quality
type
List created
BD-RE/BD-R
Hi-Vision
image quality
Blu-ray
creation list
DVD-RAM/
DVD-RW
Standard
image quality
(DVD-VR)
DVD-VR
creation list
DVD-RW/
DVD-R
Standard
image quality
(DVD-Video)
DVD
creation list
Table 1: Disc type and its contents
3
Create a disc creation list
Click on “Library”, then click
“Disc List” at screen bottom right.
You can select from three types of
disc creation lists. Using Table 1 as
a reference, select a disc creation
list suited to the disc you inserted
into the disc drive in step 2.
Click
Created list
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Connecting to your PC
4
Set up the disc you are creating.
Double click on the created list to
display a list setup screen. Set the
image quality and menu (only in the
case of DVD-Video) here.
Hint
To make a disc creation list from
an album or smart album, while
the album or smart album is
displayed, click on “Disc List” at
screen bottom right and select a
list suited to the disc you are
creating.
e.g. DVD-Video’s list setup screen
5
Register images to the disc creation
list.
Click on “Library” to display an
image list. Then drag and drop the
images you wish to store to disc
into the disc creation list. Repeat
this procedure to add the other
images to the list.
Clicking on the disc creation list
will display the estimated necessary
disc capacity at the screen bottom.
Add images to the disc creation list
while making sure that the total
amount of data does not exceed the
maximum disc capacity. If the disc
capacity is exceeded, as dividing
and writing the data to multiple
discs is not possible, delete scenes
from the list.
Click
Click Estimated disc capacity
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Connecting to your PC
Hint
To select multiple files, click on
the thumbnails while holding
down the “Shift” key to select
consecutive files, or the “Ctrl” key
to select non-consecutive files.
Note
As image conversion must be
conducted if you create a disc by
adding standard quality images to a
Blu-ray creation list, or hi-vision
quality images to a DVD creation
list or DVD-VR creation list, image
quality degradation will occur and
disc creation will require longer
time.
6
Write to the disc.
Click on and display the disc
creation list created in steps 3–5.
Then click on “Write” at screen
bottom to display the write setup
screen.
Confirm the settings and click
“Create” to start writing to the disc.
When writing is complete, the disc
will automatically eject from your
PC.
Click
Click
Click
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Connecting to your PC
Uninstalling the
software
Click “Start”, then “Control Panel”,
and then click (or double click) “Add
or Remove Programs”. From the
displayed application list, select
“ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for
BDCAM”, then click the “Change/
Remove” button. If confirmation
dialog is prompted, click “Yes”.
Software uninstallation will begin.
Complete software uninstallation
following the instructions shown on
the screen.
Contact the following
• Inquiries on software provided
with this camcorder should be
directed to:
PIXELA PC Software Support
Centre
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
• For inquiries on connections
between PC and this
camcorder:
HITACHI Camcorder PC
Software Support Centre
URL:http://dvdcam-pc.support.
hitachi.ca/
Notes
• Setting “Disc Erase” in the write
setup screen will delete all data on
your disc. Confirm the contents
of your disc sufficiently before
conducting this procedure.
• If you write images which do not
comply with the standards of your
disc, those images will be re-
encoded and image quality will
degrade.
Notes
• After uninstalling the software,
restart your PC.
• Administrative privileges are
required to conduct
uninstallation.
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Connecting to your PC
When connecting the camcorder to a PC, use the AC adapter/
charger as a power source.
z If the camcorder power is cut during data transfer, your valuable recorded data
may be lost. If this occurs while writing to disc, the disc will no longer be
usable.
While accessing the camcorder from a PC, do not plug or unplug the
cables.
z If you plug or unplug the PC connection cable (supplied) or the power source
(mains lead and DC power cord) while the ACCESS/PC indicator is flashing,
your valuable recorded data may be lost. If this occurs while writing to disc,
the disc will no longer be usable.
Make sure the camcorder does not overheat. (Operations conducted
with the camcorder and PC connected should be limited to a rough
standard of approx. 30 minutes within environmental conditions at
approx. 30°C.)
z If the camcorder overheats, camcorder operations may not function properly.
In particular, if an error occurs while writing to BD-R or DVD-R, the disc will
no longer be usable. Make sure to prevent the camcorder from overheating.
As extended time will be required to import lengthy scenes recorded to the
HDD to your PC, make sure that the camcorder does not overheat.
When connecting the camcorder to your PC, detach all cables or
camera accessories (external microphone, etc.) other than the PC
connection cable and AC adapter/charger.
Camcorder connection to your PC is not possible when the
camcorder power is “OFF”.
The supplied software does not import camcorder’s editing features
such as the fade settings but only the original data.
Although reading data from the camcorder or writing data to the
camcorder may be possible using software other than the supplied
software, operation is not guaranteed.
Although we have confirmed that discs created using the supplied
software can be played back on devices compliant with those
respective disc types, playback on all devices is not guaranteed.
There are instances when playback is not possible depending on the
playback device or disc recording condition.
Precautions When Connecting to a PC
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Ad
CAMERA ACCESSORIES
Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL43) (p.72)
Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL43) (p.72)
POWER SUPPLY
Battery (DZ-BP14SW)
Battery (DZ-BP21SW)
Optional Accessories
• When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory.
• 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.
Additional Information
Additional Information
140
Additional Information
If an error message appears while operating the camcorder, refer to the following table
for details and remedies. Messages are arranged in alphabetical order.
Error Messages
Message Cause & Troubleshooting
Reference
page
(1) Disc is not
formatted. Format
the disc now?
(2) Disc Format.
Select record format.
(Displayed only
when DVD-RW is
used.)
These messages appear when a new BD-RE/BD-R/DVD-
RW/+RW is inserted.
43
(1) Found partially
damaged video.
Recover video data?
(2) Found damaged
video. Recover video
data?
(3) Recovering... It
may take a long
time. Continue
recovery?
The system cannot normally complete writing of a file if
the power is turned off for some reason during recording
or editing. Selecting “YES” will automatically repair the
video file. If you quit recovery by pressing , the same
message will appear when the camcorder is turned on
next time. (Do not remove the disc while the camcorder is
recognising it. Removing the disc will deactivate the file
repair function.)
Follow the instructions on screen, taking note of the
following cautions:
• Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the
camcorder when repairing data. Repair is not possible
using a battery. If a battery is attached, turn the power
switch off, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then
turn the power back on and follow the on-screen
instructions.
• If message (1) appears when using the HDD, a battery
can be used for repair (if the battery charge indicator
shows more than half charged).
• Repair will normally take several minutes, but it may
take up to one hour.
• Data may not be repaired, depending on the timing
when power was turned off.
• Data may not be repaired normally if data recorded on
another recorder is mixed in.
• The repaired data may differ from the original recorded
content due to deleted defects.
• Since the date/time for repair is added to the repaired
data (only the corrected portion for partial repair), the
original date/time information will be lost.
• See *1 on p.147
—
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Additional Information
All scenes are
already dubbed.
Please use other Dub
Mode.
This message will appear if you attempt a “New” dubbing
when there are no un-dubbed scenes on the HDD. Turn
off the dubbed marks on scene(s) you want to dub, or
choose another dubbing method.
87, 95
Auto finalizing…
Please wait…
This message will appear with a +RW when it is removed
after recording, or the last recorded scene was deleted.
The auto-finalised +RW can be played back on a DVD
recorder/player.
120
Cannot add some of
control information
The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that
can be entered, so the control information for generating
thumbnails cannot be added.
Combine several scenes or delete them.
107–108
Cannot combine
scene.
Only consecutive scenes can be combined.
108
Cannot combine
scenes with different
recording dates.
Create Playlist first
and then combine
scenes.
Scenes on different recording dates cannot be combined.
Create a Playlist first, and then combine such scenes on
the playlist.
103, 108
Cannot combine.
Select multiple
scenes.
Select a range of at least 2 consecutive scenes to be
combined. 108
Cannot delete scene.
Delete other scenes
first and then retry.
Part of a divided scene is selected for deletion.
107
Cannot divide. Too
short to divide.
This message will appear when the scene is extremely
short due to repeated divisions.
107
Cannot divide.
Unselect multiple
scenes.
Division was attempted when multiple scenes were
selected. 107
Cannot execute.
Change display
category to ALL.
This message will appear if you attempt to combine or
move scenes when “Category” in “Others” in the menu is
set to “Dubbed” or “Un Dubbed”.
95
Cannot finalize disc
in HDD mode.
Please finalize disc
in BD/DVD mode.
This message will appear if you press FINALIZE when
the power switch is set to “HDD”. Set the power switch
to “BD/DVD”, and then finalise the disc.
26
Cannot read disc.
Check dirt/crack/
both-sides contrary/
inserted correctly.
Error occurred while the disc was being recognised.
Make sure that there is no scratch or dirt on disc, that the
surface/back of disc is not reversed, and that the disc is
firmly pushed against the turntable. See *3 and *4 on
p.147.
41, 160
Message Cause & Troubleshooting
Reference
page
142
Additional Information
Cannot record video.
Set Movie/Stills
switch to “Movie”.
This message will appear when the record button is
pressed with the movie/stills switch set to “ ”.
Set the move/stills switch to “”.
47
Cannot sleep mode. • The camcorder enters sleep mode when QUICK
START is pressed only while in recording pause mode.
• Check the following causes:
- there is no disc in the camcorder while the power
switch is set to “BD/DVD”.
- there is no SD memory card in the camcorder while
the power switch is set to “SD CARD”.
- the HDD, disc, or card does not have sufficient
remaining free space.
- An usable disc or card is inserted.
- the disc navigation screen is appearing.
- during playback.
48
Cannot take still
image. Set Movie/
Stills switch to
“Still”.
• This message will appear when PHOTO is pressed
with the movie/stills switch set to “ ”.
• You cannot record stills on HDD/BD/DVD. Use SD
card to record stills using this camcorder.
53
Card almost full. Remaining space is only enough to record less than 10
stills.
Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another
card.
107, 178
Card error has
occurred.
• The card terminals may be dirty. Wipe off dirt, and try
the card again, or use another card.
• Data other than still image may be included. Use
another card.
40
Card error has
occurred.
Format the card
now?
The card may have been formatted on a PC, or formatting
may have been interrupted. Choose “YES” to format the
card.
112
Card error has
occurred.
Formatting is not
complete.
The card may be damaged. Try again or use another card.
40
Card error has
occurred. Keep card
inside & restart.
Card error could have occurred during editing of scenes.
Turn off the camcorder with the card inserted, connect the
AC adapter/charger, and then turn it on again.
45
Card full. Delete unnecessary stills, or use another card. 107, 178
Card is not
formatted.
Format the card
now?
Was the card formatted on PC? Choose “YES” to format
the card.
112
Check card. Check the card inserted in the camcorder. The card must
be either locked or incompatible with the camcorder.
40
Message Cause & Troubleshooting
Reference
page
143
Additional Information
Check disc. A disc unusable on this camcorder may have been
inserted or the disc may be damaged.
Make sure that the type of disc is correct, and that the
disc is not write-protected.
38, 113
Check HDD Check to see whether the HDD is write-protected.
Otherwise, the HDD may be destroyed.
113
Control Information
Error.
Scenes may have been edited on another device, etc.
Update the control information.
152
• Use another disc.
• See *3 and *4 on p.147.
—
Disc error has
occurred.
• Use another disc.
• See *3 and *4 on p.147.
—
• A mismatch in recording information may be caused
when editing is done on another device.
Format the disc or use another disc.
• Formatting the disc will erase all data on it.
112
Disc error has
occurred. Finalizing
is not complete.
• Disc error occurred during finalising, and finalising
failed. Replace the disc.
• See *3 on p.147.
120
Disc error has
occurred. Format the
disc now?
• Was the disc formatted on a PC, or formatting
interrupted?
Choose “YES” to format the disc. Formatting the disc
will erase all data on it.
• See *2 on p.147.
112
Disc error has
occurred. Formatting
is not complete.
The disc may be dirty.
Remove the disc and wipe off fingerprints, dust, etc.,
before reusing it, or use another disc.
This message may also appear if you insert a disc for
which formatting was interrupted midway. In this case,
try formatting the disc or use another one.
112, 160
Disc error has
occurred. Keep disc
inside & restart.
Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes.
Turn off the camcorder with the disc being used in it,
connect AC adapter/charger, and then power the
camcorder again. Repair of scenes will be tried.
45
Disc error has
occurred. Turn the
power switch off
once and then set it
to “BD/DVD”.
This message appears if a disc error has occurred during
dubbing.
Leave the disc inserted and turn the power off. Connect
the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder and set the
power switch to “BD/DVD”.
26
Disc error has
occurred.
Unfinalizing is not
complete.
This message will appear when a disc error occurs during
the unfinalisation process. Replace the disc.
122
Message Cause & Troubleshooting
Reference
page
144
Additional Information
Disc must be
finalized before it
can be played on
another device.
• This message will appear if you remove a BD-R/DVD-
RW (VF mode)/DVD-R disc that has not been
finalised.
• See *5 on p.147.
120
Drive overheat.
Please retry later.
The temperature inside the camcorder is too high. In this
case, proper writing/reading HDD/disc may not be
possible. Turn off the power, then wait for a while.
—
End of card. No more recording on this card can be done. Delete
unnecessary stills or use another card.
107, 178
Error occurred.
Please replace disc
or format disc.
• Error occurred while recovering DVD-RAM/DVD-RW.
Format the disc. If the same message persists after you
format the disc, use another DVD. Note that all data on
the disc will be erased if the disc is formatted.
• See *2 on p.147.
112
Error occurred.
Please replace disc.
An error has occurred with the inserted DVD which
cannot be repaired. Replace the disc.
—
Failed to recover
video data.
Corrupted scenes
have been deleted
and disc is usable
again.
Error occurred while recovering HDD/BD. Although the
recovery was unsuccessful, you can continue using HDD/
BD.
—
Finalize may not be
complete. Finalize
again now?
This message will appear when power is supplied again
and the disc is reinserted after power was shut off during
finalisation due to a power failure, etc. Choose “YES” to
make sure finalising is complete.
120
HDD error has
occurred.
Format the HDD before using the camcorder.
Formatting the HDD will delete all data recorded on it.
112
HDD error has
occurred. Format the
HDD now?
Did you interrupt the formatting of the HDD?
Choose “YES”, and then format the HDD.
Formatting the HDD will delete all data recorded on it.
112
HDD error has
occurred. Formatting
is not complete.
Did you interrupt the formatting of the HDD?
Press RESET to execute system reset. 163
HDD error has
occurred. Restart.
An HDD error probably occurred during editing of a
video file.
Turn off this camcorder, and then connect the AC adapter/
charger to power it again.
The video file will be repaired.
45
HDD/Disc almost
full.
The remaining free space of the HDD/disc is less than
one minute for video. Delete unwanted scenes, or use
another disc.
107, 177
HDD/Disc has no
image.
This message will appear when an attempt is made to
dub, playback, or editing when no scene has been
recorded.
—
Message Cause & Troubleshooting
Reference
page
145
Additional Information
HDD/Disc has no
Playlist.
The Playlist menu was selected, but no playlists are
stored.
104
HDD/Disc includes
protected scenes.
Delete scenes?
The disc may be software protected from a device other
than this camcorder. To release, use the device that
executed the software-protect.
—
Insufficient free
space available on
disc. Delete
unnecessary scenes.
This message will appear when you attempt to create/edit
a playlist or divide a movie while the disc has insufficient
free space. Delete unnecessary scenes from the disc.
107
Insufficient free
space available on
HDD. Delete
unnecessary scenes.
This message will appear when you attempt to create/edit
a playlist or divide a movie while the HDD has
insufficient free space. Delete unnecessary scenes from
the HDD.
107
Low temperature.
Cannot use BD.
Turn off power, then
turn on again.
This message appears when the camcorder’s built-in BD
drive is below the operating temperature range.
However, it may be possible to record on a DVD even
when this message appears.
—
No more scenes.
Playlist was deleted.
• All scenes were deleted from the playlist.
• If all registered scenes of a playlist are deselected, the
playlist will be deleted.
—
Playlist over limit.
Cannot create
Playlist.
The maximum number of playlists is already reached. No
more playlists can be created or copied. 102
Please insert disc. This message may appear when the camcorder or disc is
moved from a cold place to a warm place.
Condensation has occurred on the lens or the HDD/DVD
drive. Do not remove the disc; leave the camcorder turned
off in a dry place for 1–2 hours.
158
Insert a disc. 41
The disc is not inserted correctly.
Push the disc against the turntable at the centre until a
click is heard.
See *3 and *4 on p.147.
41
Is the disc inserted upside down?
Insert the disc with the recording side facing inward to
the camcorder body.
41
Same scenes on
Playlist will be
deleted. Delete
scenes?
This message appears when deleting a scene or scenes by
displaying all scenes or switching to the display arranged
by date, if any playlist contains the scenes. (The message
will not appear if the scenes are deleted from playlists.)
Deleting scenes will also delete the corresponding scenes
in the playlists.
107
Message Cause & Troubleshooting
Reference
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146
Additional Information
Scene No.xxx is too
large to fit on one
disc. Divide scene
before dubbing, or
select “Auto divide:
On”.
This message will appear during all scene dubbing if the
data size of the scene to be dubbed is larger than the free
space on one disc (approx. 30 minutes in SF mode and
approx. one hour in HX mode). Divide the scene before
dubbing, or select “With auto divide” when you perform
dubbing.
87, 107
Scenes over limit.
Cannot add scenes.
The number of scenes entered in a playlist has reached
the limit that can be entered.
Delete unnecessary scenes in the playlist.
102, 105
Scenes over limit.
Cannot divide scene.
The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that
can be entered.
Delete unnecessary scenes in the playlist.
105
Stop processing. was pressed to stop processing of multiple scenes. —
The temperature of
HDD is outside the
operating
temperature range.
Turn off power, then
turn on again.
This message will appear if the temperature of the HDD
is outside the operating temperature range. Recording on
a disc may be possible even if this message is displayed.
176
There was no scene
which can be
deleted.
This message will appear if you try to delete multiple
scenes when all the selected scenes have been locked.
Release the lock on scenes before deleting.
107, 110
This disc cannot be
used. Please replace
disc.
A disc that cannot be used on this camcorder has been
loaded. Check the type of disc.
38
This disc is recorded
by the NTSC system.
Please replace disc.
This camcorder can use only discs recorded in the PAL
system. A disc recorded in the NTSC system cannot be
used.
—
Unformat disc. The disc is not formatted or it is damaged.
If this message appears, be sure to format the disc on this
camcorder before using it.
Re-formatting even a disc used on this camcorder may be
necessary (formatting will erase all recorded contents on
the disc). If this message appears, try to format the disc.
If the same message still appears, the disc may be
damaged. Use another disc.
112
See *2 on p.147.—
Unformat HDD. The HDD may not be formatted or it may be destroyed. —
Use AC adapter/
charger.
No dubbing, HDD deletion, or disc finalisation is
possible with a battery. Use the AC adapter/charger.
45, 87, 120,
162
Use AC adapter/
charger.
Turn off power.
Scenes cannot be repaired when the camcorder is
powered by a battery.
If the AC adapter/charger is unavailable in handy place,
remove the disc and use another disc. Repair the disc later
when you can connect the AC adapter/charger.
45
Message Cause & Troubleshooting
Reference
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147
Additional Information
*1
• This message may also appear if the disc is dirty. If this message appears when a recorded disc is
recognised immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use the
provided disc cleaning cloth to clean off the dirt before using it.
• This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not repair the disc; turn
the camcorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
• If the repair message appears when you turn the camcorder on from off with a disc loaded after
recording on it, choose repair.
• If the repair message appears when recording and playback are normally possible with another disc
– and no condensation has occurred, and the disc is not dirty – choose repair.
*2
• This message may also appear if the disc is dirty. In this case, do not format the disc. Remove it and
then use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean off the dirt before using it.
• This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not format the disc; turn
the camcorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
• Formatting will delete all data on the disc.
*3
• This message may also appear when the disc is dirty. Remove the disc and then use the provided
disc cleaning cloth to clean off the dirt before using it.
• This message may also appear when condensation occurs. Wait until the camcorder dries out, and
then turn it on again.
*4
• This message will appear when a single-sided disc is inserted the wrong way (upside down).
Reinsert the disc correctly. (Insert the disc with the label printed surface facing toward the outside.)
*5
• Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R disc that has not been finalised into any DVD
recorder. The disc may become unusable.
Write protected.
Check card.
A card with the erase prevention switch locked is
inserted. Unlock the switch.
40
Write protected.
Check HDD/disc.
The HDD or disc is write-protected. Use the disc
navigation menu to release the protection.
113
Message Cause & Troubleshooting
Reference
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Additional Information
If you have any trouble with your camcorder, first use this troubleshooting guide to try to
solve the problem. If the problem persists, consult your dealer. Do not attempt to make
any physical repairs yourself.
Power supplies
Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause and Correction
Reference
page
Battery cannot be
charged.
Is the DC power cord connected to the AC adapter/
charger? Unplug it.
23
Is the battery abnormally hot?
Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then
charge it.
Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
Charge the battery at 10 – 30ºC.
—
Has the battery been unused for a long time?
Remove the battery, and then reattach it.
If the battery does not charge after trying all of the above,
it may be dead. Purchase a new battery.
46
Battery weakens fast. Are you using the camcorder where the temperature is
low?
A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP14SW/DZ-
BP21SW) may be discharged sooner than usual at low
temperatures. Keep extra batteries on hand.
44
Battery may be dead.
The performance of the battery will deteriorate if it is
used for an extended period of time or frequently.
Purchase a new battery.
46
The CHARGE
indicator on AC
adapter/charger is
blinking.
Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
Charge the battery at 10 – 30ºC.
If the battery is completely drained (for example, if it has
not been used for over a year), it may take longer to begin
charging. Continue charging: after awhile, the battery
may recover enough voltage to begin charging normally
and the CHARGE indicator will light.
44
149
Additional Information
During recording
Power turns off
immediately after being
turned on.
Is the battery charged?
Charge it.
23
When power is
turned on, the LCD
screen will turn on
and off.
The ACCESS/PC
indicator is flashing,
even though nothing
is displayed on the
LCD monitor screen.
Power goes off
unexpectedly.
Is Power Save set to “On”?
If the camcorder is on battery power and set to “Power
Save: On”, and is left for up to 5 minutes (default setting)
without being operated, it will automatically turn off to
save battery power. To restart recording, turn the power
off and then turn it on again. You can also specify “Power
Save: Off” to stop automatic power off.
68
Is the camcorder set to the sleep mode? If 30 minutes or
more has elapsed with the camcorder in the sleep mode, it
will automatically turn off. Set the power switch to
“OFF”, and then turn it on again.
48
Power cannot be
turned off.
Detach the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger,
then press
RESET
. And then, turn on the power again.
45, 163
Even if the
camcorder is off,
opening the cover
will cause the
ACCESS/PC
indicator to flash.
The camcorder will automatically turn on to recognise a
disc. Closing the cover will automatically turn the
camcorder off again.
41
Symptom Cause and Correction
Reference
page
Pressing the record
button will not start
recording.
• Check to see whether the proper type of BD/DVD is
loaded.
• Set the power switch to “HDD” or “BD/DVD”.
• If the HDD/disc is protected, cancel protection.
• No recording can be done on a finalised disc.
• Check the remaining free space on the HDD/disc.
• If, when using a +RW, recorded scenes are very short
or you frequently switch the video quality, recording
may not be possible even when the disc has remaining
space.
38, 47, 113,
114, 120
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Reference
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Additional Information
Recording starts but
stops immediately.
Is the disc scratched or dirty?
Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace
the disc.
161
No photo can be
recorded.
• Check to see whether the proper type of card is loaded.
• Set the power switch to “”.
• If the card is locked, unlock it.
• Check the remaining free space on the card.
40, 53, 114
The LCD screen is
hard to see.
Has the brightness of the LCD screen been adjusted?
Stop recording and adjust the brightness.
68
Is the camcorder being used outdoors?
Use the viewfinder. When using the LCD monitor, adjust
its angle so that the LCD screen is not exposed to direct
sunlight.
21
A subject appears
distorted.
This is not a malfunction. Due to the nature of the image
sensor (CMOS sensor), subjects may appear slightly
distorted.
—
Horizontal lines
appear on the screen.
This is not a malfunction.
These symptoms may appear under fluorescent lighting,
mercury lamps, sodium-vapour lamps, among others.
—
A bright dot appears
on the screen.
This is not a malfunction.
A bright dot or bright dots can be seen on a dark subject
on rare occasions.
—
The LCD screen
appears unevenly.
Did you press the LCD monitor or the area around it?
If the LCD monitor is pressed, some distortion will occur.
Release your hand and leave the LCD monitor for a
while. The LCD screen will recover.
—
Focus is not correct. Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subject?
Focus manually.
73
Does the manual focus icon appear?
The camcorder is set to manual focus. Focus the subject
manually, or release manual focus.
73
Is the dioptre control correctly adjusted if you are using
the viewfinder?
Adjust the dioptre control.
21
If the above causes do not apply, turn off the power and
turn it on again.
—
Symptom Cause and Correction
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Additional Information
During playback
An error message for
repair appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions to repair.
You must connect the AC adapter/charger to the
camcorder to make repairs. However, as an exception, if
you are using the HDD (DZ-BD7HE) and an error occurs
in part of a movie file, you can also use the battery pack
for repair (if the battery charge indicator shows more than
half charge).
Depending on the situation, it could take from a few
minutes to several hours for repair. If you wish to start
recording immediately, replace the disc, and do the repair
later. The removed disc can be repaired after you connect
the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder.
45
Symptom Cause and Correction
Reference
page
Recognition of the
disc does not
complete.
Is the disc dirty?
Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean it. 161
Pressing the
playback button will
not start playback.
Was the image recorded by another device?
Playback of some images recorded on other devices may
be impossible on this camcorder.
—
Has a scene been edited on another device?
If a scene recorded on this camcorder is edited on another
device, playback may not be possible on this camcorder.
—
No playback picture
appears on the TV
screen.
Is the TV input selector set correctly?
Some TVs have multiple video input jacks. Check
whether the correct input was selected on the TV to
match the connected jacks. If the camcorder is connected
to a VCR, set its input selector to “external input
(LINE)”.
117
Is the camcorder connected to the TV correctly?
Check the connections.
When connected through the HDMI terminal, video will
not display for a TV which is not 1080i compliant. Please
change the terminal.
115
Recorded pictures
appear vertically
long.
If you connect the camcorder to a standard (aspect ratio
4:3) TV which is not widescreen television, the image on
the TV screen will appear vertically long.
116
Playback picture is
momentarily
interrupted.
Is the disc scratched or dirty?
Clean the disc. 161
Symptom Cause and Correction
Reference
page
152
Additional Information
No sound. If you are viewing images on a TV, is the TV volume
control set correctly? Adjust the TV volume.
117
Not displayed
normally in the disc
navigation screen.
BD, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW(VR mode) recorded on this
camcorder and edited on another device may not be
displayed normally in the disc navigation screen. In this
event, use “Update control info.”.
If too much time is required to display the disc navigation
screen, try the following.
1 Press DISC NAVIGATION, then press MENU.
2 Select “Disc setting” or “HDD setting” (for the HDD of
DZ-BD7HE) by pressing (/', then press the
confirmation button.
The “Update control info.” confirmation screen
appears.
3 Select “YES” by pressing &, then press the
confirmation button.
Update of control information will begin. While
“Updating...” is being displayed, a black screen may
appear (and time may be required).
(There are some BD/DVD which cannot be used even by
following the above procedures.)
—
The disc navigation
screen does not show
more than 3,999
stills from the
inserted card.
If the inserted card contains more than 3,999 still
pictures, only 3,999 stills can be shown in the disc
navigation screen. However, it is possible to play back
more than 3,999 pictures.
—
Photos on a card
cannot be played
back.
This camcorder can play back image data recorded onto
memory card using other digital cameras conforming to
DCF standards. However, depending on the recording
condition of the image data taken by other digital
cameras, blue thumbnails (see * of the illustration below)
appear, and playback of these images may not be
possible.
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is a unified
image file format for digital cameras. Image files
recorded using digital devices conforming to DCF can be
used in these devices interchangeably.
—
Symptom Cause and Correction
Reference
page
0010/0027
Disc Navigation
SELECT
All Scenes
PLAY EXIT
SEL
*
153
Additional Information
When the camcorder is connected to a PC
It takes some time to
play back photos on
card.
Stills with a large number of pixels will take more time to
appear. —
Symptom Cause and Correction
Reference
page
No drive icon
appears on the PC.
The camcorder is not turned on.
Check the power supply.
23
Turn the PC off and disconnect the PC connection cable.
Then turn the PC back on and reconnect the cable.
—
Make sure the cable is connected properly to both the PC
and the camcorder.
127
An error occurs
while playing back
movies recorded on
the camcorder using
the PC.
Playing back Hi-Vision (HD) movies requires high data
processing power. Quit other applications and play back
again. 124
The software does
not run correctly on
the PC.
Turn the PC and camcorder off, and try again.
—
An error occurs
during writing to a
disc.
The temperature of the camcorder is too high due to
continuous operation.
Disconnect the camcorder from the PC, remove the disc
from the camcorder, and then turn it off. After a few
moments, connect them again and write to a brand-new
disc.
129
Transfer of images
stops.
Is the disc scratched or dirty?
Clean the disc.
161
The BD/DVD drive
of the PC cannot be
used after the
provided software
was installed.
Do you use another software application to edit/write BD/
DVD? There may be a conflict between that software and
the ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for BDCAM software.
This problem may be solved if you update the other BD/
DVD editing/creating software of your PC.
—
An error appears
when starting
ImageMixer 3 HD
Edition for BDCAM.
Make sure that your PC display adapter (video card)
conforms to Direct X
®
9.0c.
124
Symptom Cause and Correction
Reference
page
154
Additional Information
Miscellaneous
Movies are not
recognised by
ImageMixer 3 HD
Edition for BDCAM
on the PC.
Make sure the power switch of this camcorder is set to
“HDD” or “BD/DVD”.
15
The DISC EJECT
switch does not work
when the camcorder
is connected to a PC.
While the camcorder is connected to the PC, use Explorer
to right-click the camcorder drive icon and select “Eject”.
128
When the time stamp
of a file on a disc is
viewed on a PC, it is
different from the
actual recording
time.
The file system of this camcorder is operated on
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and time lag information
has not been set. With Windows
®
as of July, 2007, the
time stamp of files viewed on Explorer looks different
from the actual recording time. The actual recording time
will appear for the date/time indication on the playback
screen.
—
It takes a long time
to save a video
edited on the video
editor of ImageMixer
3 HD Edition for
BDCAM.
If you are editing a video file whose contents are different
from those of the project settings, it may take some time,
since the entire video file must be re-encoded. Reconfirm
the project settings.
—
Symptom Cause and Correction
Reference
page
The camcorder does
not work.
Is a fully charged battery attached?
Is the camcorder powered from the mains?
Connect a power source.
23, 45
Power does not come
on, or no operation
occurs by pressing
any button.
Press RESET, then turn on the power again. 163
Has the camcorder been subjected to impact?
The camcorder could be damaged. Consult your dealer.
—
The date and time
are incorrect.
Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of
time?
The internal backup memory battery may be discharged.
Connect the AC power adapter/charger to recharge it.
68
Symptom Cause and Correction
Reference
page
155
Additional Information
Pressing QUICK
START does not
enter sleep mode.
• The camcorder enters sleep mode when QUICK
START is pressed only while in recording pause mode.
• Check the following causes:
- there is no disc in the camcorder while the power
switch is set to “BD/DVD”.
- there is no SD memory card in the camcorder while
the power switch is set to “SD CARD”.
- the HDD, disc, or card does not have sufficient
remaining free space.
- An usable disc or card is inserted.
- the disc navigation screen is appearing.
- during playback.
48
No scene can be
deleted.
Is the cursor placed on the scene to be deleted?
If the selected scene is framed in red, it can be deleted,
even if you use yellow cursor to select the scene. Check
the colours of the cursor and bar graph on the thumbnail
screen.
107
Disc cannot be
removed.
(Cover will not
open.)
Did you detach the battery or AC adapter/charger before
setting the power switch to “OFF”?
Isn’t the camcorder powered off because the battery pack
is empty?
Is the battery charged?
Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter/charger to
the camcorder, and then turn the power switch to “OFF”,
then press down the DISC EJECT switch.
Isn’t the power switch set to “ON”? Turn the power
switch to “OFF”, and then press the DISC EJECT
switch.
23, 45
The remote control
does not operate.
Do you operate the remote control toward the remote
control receiver of the camcorder?
17
If the camcorder’s remote control receiver is exposed to
strong light such as direct sunshine or fluorescent light,
the remote control does not work.
Adjust the position or angle of the camcorder.
—
Is the lithium battery inserted in the remote control?
Check that the polarization of the lithium battery is
correctly set.
The lithium battery may be empty. Replace the battery to
a new one.
18
Is the camcorder powered on? If not, turn on the
camcorder.
24
Symptom Cause and Correction
Reference
page
156
Additional Information
Disc cover cannot be
closed.
Is the disc correctly inserted?
Remove the disc and then reinsert it.
41
Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger,
and then turn the camcorder on and try again.
23, 45
Operating noise is
heard.
This is not a fault. A quiet operating sound is heard as the
disc rotates during recording or playback, etc.
—
Some vibrations are
felt or slight sound is
heard from
mechanism.
These vibrations or sound are caused by HDD/disc drive.
This does not indicate a fault.
—
• No operation can
be performed
because the
ACCESS/PC or
CARD ACCESS
indicator on this
camcorder remains
lit or flashing.
• After a disc or
card is inserted, it
takes some time
until recording is
possible.
In the following cases, it will take more time than usual
until operation is possible:
• Immediately after a disc or card is inserted.
• When a long time has elapsed since the camcorder was
turned off last.
• When the temperature is greatly different from the
status of previous recording.
• When a scratched or dirty disc is inserted.
• When the camcorder is subjected to strong vibrations.
• When the battery or DC power cord was disconnected
before turning the power switch off.
—
No image in the
viewfinder.
• Is the LCD monitor open?
No image will appear in the viewfinder unless the LCD
monitor is closed (default setting). You can change this
setting.
• Is the camcorder set to the sleep mode?
Press QUICK START to release sleep mode.
21, 48
No image appears on
the LCD screen or in
the viewfinder.
• Is the camcorder set to sleep mode?
Press QUICK START to release sleep mode.
• In playback mode, did the last scene viewed end in a
wipe to black edit?
Press DISC NAVIGATION.
• Is camcorder connected to PC?
Unplug the PC connection cable.
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Additional Information
z Cautions on the HDD (DZ-BD7HE)
Save the data recorded on HDD.
• To back up the data recorded on HDD, save it on a DVD.
It is also recommended that you use this camcorder to dub the data. You can also use a
PC to save the data on a DVD.
• It is recommended that you periodically save your recordings.
Carefully check the temperature of this camcorder.
• If the temperature of this camcorder is too high or too low, normal recording or
playback may not be possible.
• If the temperature of this camcorder is too high or too low, the message “The
temperature of HDD/BD is outside the operating temperature range. Turn off power,
then turn on again.” may appear. Even if this happens, a DVD may be usable. So it is
recommended that you carry a spare DVD even if you intend to record on the HDD or
BD.
Do not place this camcorder near a magnet or magnetic field.
• If you so, recording, playback or dubbing may not be possible.
Do not subject the camcorder to impacts.
• This camcorder cannot be used while sky diving, riding on a roller coaster, bungee
jumping, or other situations where weightless or large impacts may ensue.
z Cautions on use
This camcorder is not intended for professional-use.
• The camcorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback. Do not
use the camcorder for professional applications.
• The camcorder cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance camera/
monitor. If you use it for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of the
camcorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may slow down
or other faults could occur. If this happens, turn it off and wait for a while before using
it again.
The LCD is a very delicate display device.
• Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the camcorder.
The viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the camcorder may fall.
• 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 camcorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on
again.
• Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD monitor down.
• Close the LCD monitor when not using the camcorder.
Cautions on Use of this Product
- Be sure to read this information -
Additional Information
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Additional Information
Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder
• The LCD monitor and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology.
Among the total number of pixels (approx. 210,000 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). This shows
the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will interfere
with recording.
Do not subject the camcorder to impact.
• This camcorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it against
a hard object or let it fall.
• When using a tripod, firmly secure the camcorder on it. Do not use the camcorder with
a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.
Do not point directly at the sun.
• If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the camcorder could malfunction or a
fire could occur.
• Do not leave the camcorder with the LCD monitor exposed to direct sunlight: This
could cause malfunctions.
No sand or dust!
• Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC adapter/charger could cause
malfunctions or defects.
Heat on surface of product
• As the disc mechanism will be very hot immediately after use, do not touch the
metallic parts.
• The surfaces of the camcorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly warm,
but this does not indicate a fault.
Be careful of ambient temperature.
• If the temperature of this camcorder is too high or too low, normal recording/playback
may not be possible.
• Take care that the temperature of this camcorder, when connected to PC does not rise
excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 30ºC).
• If you need to use the camcorder for recording/dubbing to BD/DVD in a place where
the temperature is high, avoid overheating by using the camcorder intermittently.
Be careful of moisture condensation.
• When you move the camcorder 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—condensation (vapour in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur
on the lens and/or inside the camcorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the disc
compartment lid or card slot cover if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe
it off with a soft, dry cloth. Even if the external surface of camcorder has dried,
condensation may remain inside. Therefore, turn the camcorder off and leave it in a dry
place for at least 1–2 hours before using it again.
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Additional Information
Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism.
• If the camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as a radio wave
tower or electric appliances, recording or playback may stop, or noise could enter the
video and audio that are being recorded. During playback of normally recorded video
and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound.
At worst the camcorder could malfunction.
Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide.
• Insecticide entering the camcorder could dirty the pickup, and in such a case, the
camcorder might not operate normally.
Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner.
• Cleaning the DVD lens is not necessary when using this camcorder in the usual way.
• Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this camcorder to be faulty.
• If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm
DVD discs.
About the protection film on the camcorder (disc
compartment side)
• Check if there is protection film on the disc
compartment of the camcorder, and if there is, remove it
before you start using the camcorder. (There may not be
protection film depending on the time when the
camcorder was produced.) Small scratches or fine lines
on the surface of the protection film do not have any
influence on the body of the camcorder. You can peel
off the protection film as follows:
1 Use a piece of scotch (adhesive) tape, hold onto half of it, then firmly adhere the
other half onto the protection film.
2 Once the scotch tape has been firmly applied onto the protection film, peel back the
tape to lift the protection film off the camcorder.
Use gummed tape if scotch tape is not adhesive enough.
z Cautions on Storage
Do not leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high
for a long period of time.
• The temperature on beach sand or inside a closed vehicle or boot can become very high
in a hot season. If you leave the camcorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the
case could be damaged. Also, do not expose the camcorder to direct sunlight or place it
near a heater.
• Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.
Detach the battery from the camcorder and store it in a cool place.
Do not store the camcorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a
dusty place.
• Dust entering the camcorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is high, the lens
could be mouldy, and the camcorder could become inoperable. It is recommended that
you put the camcorder with desiccant in a box when storing it in a closet, etc.
160
Additional Information
Do not store the camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or
intense vibrations.
• This could cause malfunctions.
z Cleaning
Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning the camcorder.
Cleaning the LCD monitor
• Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD monitor, be careful not to
use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact. Doing such could cause a defect in the
LCD monitor, result in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor.
Cleaning the surface of the camcorder
• Do not wipe the surface of the camcorder hard with any foreign object, such as grit
adhering to the camcorder, and do not use rough fabrics to clean the surface of the
camcorder. Doing so could scratch it.
• Use soft cloth to gently wipe dirt off the surface of the camcorder.
• If dust adheres to the viewfinder lens, remove it using a cotton swab. Do not rub the
lens with force. Doing so could scratch the lens.
Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the surface of the camcorder.
• The coating of the case could peel off or the case could deteriorate. Wipe off dirt on the
case with a soft cloth which has been completely wrung out. When using chemical
cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use.
z Handling HDD/Discs
Using HDD/discs
• Do not do the following when the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit:
− shake or subject the camcorder to impacts, or open/close the LCD monitor
− cut the power, or remove the battery or AC adapter
− remove the recording media.
As the ACCESS/PC indicator will remain lit for a while after concluding recording,
please continue to observe the above precautions while the indicator is lit.
• While using HDD/BD/DVD, if the power is cut accidentally while the ACCESS/PC
indicator is lit or flashing, connect the AC adapter and then turn on the power again.
When using a BD/DVD, turn the power back on while the BD/DVD is loaded in the
camcorder. The HDD/BD/DVD will be restored. (p.140)
• Use a disc which is not dirty, scratched, or warped. (BD/DVD)
• A Hitachi Maxell disc is recommended. (BD/DVD)
• If there is concern that the camcorder may be subjected to large vibrations or impact
during transport, remove the BD/DVD and protect the camcorder using soft protective
materials.
• When the camcorder is subjected to an impact while a BD/DVD disc is loaded, a mark
may form on the disc surface due to the impact protection function for the disc and
pickup. This mark can be wiped off using a disc cleaning cloth.
• Be careful when removing the disc since the metal of removal slot of camcorder, and
disc itself, may be hot.
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Additional Information
Storing discs
• If the camcorder is not used for long periods of time, remove the disc from the
camcorder.
• When storing disc, replace it in the plastic case in which it was purchased.
• Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc.
• Do not place disc in following places:
− Direct sunlight for a long time
− Where humidity is high or in dusty place
− Where there is heat from a heater, etc.
If the above countermeasures are not taken, the following symptoms may occur:
− Block noise in playback image,
momentary stop of playback image
− Sound interrupted during playback, or
abnormal sound
− Blue thumbnail display* (Fig. 1)
− Disc cannot correctly be recognised
− Disc cannot be formatted
− Delay between video and audio
− A recording of one scene may be divided into plural scenes, or a portion of a scene
may not be recorded
− Recording/Playback is not possible
z Disc Cleaning
• Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as
shown in the figure. Do not wipe the disc with force: Doing so could cause scratches.
Never use solvent (thinner, water, antistat or detergent) for cleaning.
Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with detergent: The dirt removal capacity of the
cloth will improve (rinse the cloth well with water so that no detergent remains).
0010/0027
Disc Navigation
SELECT
All Scenes
PLAY
SEL
EXIT
Block noise
Fig. 1
*
Use the disc cleaning cloth
to clean from inner to
outer edges in axial
direction.
162
Additional Information
Note when transferring this camcorder or discarding discs and SD
memory cards
• The “Format” function on this camcorder will only change the file control information.
It will not completely delete the data in the built-in hard disk and your personal data
could leak out. To prevent the data from leaking out, execute complete deletion of the
HDD following the procedures below.
1 While the camcorder is in HDD recording pause mode, press DISC NAVIGATION,
then press MENU.
2 Press (/' to select “HDD Setting”, then press %.
3 Press (/' to select “Full Format”, then press the confirmation button.
4 Press & to select “YES”, and then press the confirmation button to confirm the
setting and begin HDD full format.
• “Formatting” or “deletion” using the functions of the camcorder or a PC will change
only the file control information. It will not completely delete the data on disc or
memory card.
• When transferring or discarding a disc or memory card, it is recommended that you
physically destroy it or use deletion exclusive software (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.
163
Additional Information
If the camcorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”. The
camcorder may recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to the
factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset. Set the date and time again
before using the camcorder.
1 Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the camcorder off.
Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger.
2 Use a fine tipped pen to hold down RESET for
several seconds.
All settings will be reset.
z List of setting items
System Reset
Item Default
Setting
method
Camera Functions
Setup
Program AE Auto p.76
White Balance Auto p.78
ElS On p.80
Digital Zoom 40× p.70
MIC. Filter Off p.81
Flash Auto p.82
Auxiliary Line Off p.80
Record Functions
Setup
HD Video Mode HX p.84
SD Video Mode SF p.84
Self Timer Off p.85
LCD/EVF Setup LCD Brightness p.68
EVF Brightness p.68
Colour Level p.68
EVF Display Auto p.68
Notes
• Do not press RESET with undue force.
• Before pressing RESET, be sure to remove the disc from the camcorder.
Pressing RESET with a disc loaded may erase the scenes recorded on the
disc.
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• Some items will not appear, depending on the disc or card inserted.
Date Setup Date Set 1/1/2007 0:00 p.25
Date Mode D/M/Y p.69
Initial Setup Beep On p.68
Power Save Off p.68
Record LED On p.83
Language English p.24
Demo Mode Auto p.69
Item Default
Setting
method
165
Additional Information
This HITACHI CAMCORDER incorporates certain open source operating system software
distributed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 and GNU LESSER
GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 as defined by the Free Software Foundation, Inc.
The operating system software incorporated in this HITACHI CAMCORDER is shown in the
table below and the applicable license(s) are detailed on the following pages of this
instruction manual.
If you want to know more about the Software Module, please E-mail us at:
dmg.service@hitachi-eu.com
End User License Agreements for Operating System
Software
OPERATING SYSTEM LICENSE INFORMATION
Software Module Applicable Software License
Linux Kernel
busybox
libgcc
lzo
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Major Specifications
Image sensor 1/2.8-inch CMOS sensor
Total number of pixels
approx. 5,300,000
Number of effective pixels
Movie: approx. 2,070,000
Still: approx. 4,320,000
Lens F1.8–3.0
f = 5– 50 mm
Filter diameter: 43 mm
Thread pitch: 0.75 mm
Focus Auto/Manual
Zoom Movie and Stills: Optical 10×
Movie: 40×–500× with digital zoom added
Required minimum
illumination
In Auto: 24 lx
Viewfinder 0.2-inch colour (equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels)
LCD monitor 2.7-inch colour TFT (approx. 211,200 pixels)
Electronic image stabiliser Electronic type
Self-timer recording Still recording only
External microphone jack
∅3.5 mm stereo mini-jack (a plug-in power type microphone
only)
Capacity of built-in HDD
(DZ-BD7HE)
Approx. 30 GB
Recording mode Movie (with sound):
Hi-Vision (High Definition) image (movie) quality
(HD Video Mode)
Standard Definition image (movie) quality
(SD Video Mode)
Still (with SD memory card)
Maximum
recordable
time
HDD
(DZ-BD7HE)
Approx. 4 hours (HX)
Approx. 5 hours (HF)
Approx. 8 hours (HS)
BD Approx. 60 minutes (HX)
Approx. 80 minutes (HF)
Approx. 120 minutes (HS)
DVD-RAM/DVD-
RW/DVD-R/+RW
(per side)
Approx. 20 minutes (SX)
Approx. 30 minutes (SF)
Maximum
number of
recordable
stills
SD memory card Approx. 400
(when using 1 GB card)
Additional Information
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Movie recording pixels HX: 1920 × 1080
HF/HS: 1440 × 1080
SX/SF: 720 × 576
Recordable discs 8 cm BD-RE 7.5 GB 2x (Ver. 2.1)
8 cm BD-R 7.5 GB 2x (Ver. 1.1)
8 cm DVD-RAM (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1)
8 cm DVD-RW (conforming to DVD-RW Ver. 1.1, 2x speed
[2x/1x])
8 cm DVD-R (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0)
8 cm +RW (conforming to +RW Ver. 1.2)
Recordable card SD memory card
Recording
format
HDD
(DZ-BD7HE)
/
BD-RE/BD-R
Movie: BD-RE: BD-RE Ver. 3.0 standard (Dolby Digital)
BD-R: BD-R Ver. 2.0 standard (Dolby Digital)
DVD-RAM/DVD-
RW (VR mode)
Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR)
format (Dolby Digital)
DVD-RW (VF
mode)/DVD-R
Movie: Conforming to DVD video format (Dolby Digital)
+RW Movie: DVD+RW video format (Dolby Digital)
Card Still:
JPEG standard (2400 × 1800 pixels)
When capturing still images:
1920 × 1080 pixels (HDD/BD)
640 × 360 pixels (DVD)
Jacks HDMI OUT terminal × 1,
Video/audio output × 1
,
MIC jack × 1,
PC connection terminal (connected to PC USB port) ×1
Battery system Lithium-ion
Power consumption When recording in HX mode with LCD monitor off
DZ-BD7HE: approx. 8.5 W (during BD-RE writing)
(approx. 5.7 W average (HDD use))
DZ-BD70E: approx. 8.5 W (during BD-RE writing)
(approx. 6.7 W average (BD-RE use))
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
DZ-BD7HE:
Approx. 80 × 87 × 165 mm
(including supplied battery pack, excluding hand strap)
DZ-BD70E:
Approx. 77 × 87 × 165 mm
(including supplied battery pack, excluding hand strap)
Operating temperature
(humidity)
0 – 40ºC (less than 80%)
0 – 30ºC when connected to PC
Allowable operating altitude
(DZ-BD7HE: when using
HDD)
3,000 m or less
Weight DZ-BD7HE: Approx. 630 g (without battery pack nor disc)
DZ-BD70E: Approx. 575 g (without battery pack nor disc)
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Storage capacity of HDD/BD/DVD/Card
• Recordable time on HDD
• Recordable time on BD
Note
If recording is performed in HX mode within high temperature environments, the image quality may
be degraded to an HF equivalent.
• Recordable time on DVD
Movie recordable time on one DVD (on single side) (when recording only movies)
Note
If recording is performed in SX mode within high temperature environments, the image quality may
be degraded to an SF equivalent.
Total weight when recording DZ-BD7HE: Approx. 705 g (When using the battery pack
DZ-BP14S)
DZ-BD70E: Approx. 650 g (When using the battery pack
DZ-BP14S)
Provided accessories AC adapter/charger, Battery pack, AV/S output cable, HDMI
cable, Infrared remote control, Lithium battery for remote
control, Mains lead, DC power cord, Software CD-ROM,
PC connection cable, Single-sided 8 cm BD-RE disc,
Disc cleaning cloth
Recording quality Movie recordable time Application
HX Approx. 4 hours
*1
High quality
HF Approx. 5 hours
*2
Standard quality
HS Approx. 8 hours
*3
Extended recording
Recording quality Movie recordable time Application
HX Approx. 60 mins.
*1
High quality
HF Approx. 80 mins.
*2
Standard quality
HS Approx. 120 mins.
*3
Extended recording
Recording quality Movie recordable time Application
SX Approx. 20 min.
*4
High quality
SF Approx. 30 min.
*5
Standard quality
*
1: Variable bit rate approx. 15 Mbps (of which, audio 256 kbps)
*
2: Variable bit rate approx. 11 Mbps (of which, audio 256 kbps)
*
3: Variable bit rate approx. 7.5 Mbps (of which, audio 256 kbps)
*
4: Variable bit rate approx. 9 Mbps (of which, audio 256 kbps)
*
5: Variable bit rate approx. 6 Mbps (of which, audio 256 kbps)
178
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• Maximum number of scenes that can be recorded/dubbed on HDD/
one disc
• Maximum number of dates that can be recorded/dubbed on HDD/one
disc
• SD memory cards of various capacities and recordable number of
stills
•Still’s file size
The file size of a single still picture (JPEG) is 2,400 KB (approx.).
Note
Still cannot be recorded on HDD/disc.
Recording media
Maximum number of scenes
HDD
*1
3999
*3
BD-RE
*2
/BD-R
*2
/DVD-RAM
*2
/DVD-RW
*2
999
*3
DVD-R
*2
930
*3
+RW
*2
254
*
1:
Recording only
*
2:
Per disc (one side)
*
3:
Combining scenes will not increase the remaining number of recordable scenes.
If there are combined scenes, the maximum number of scenes in the table may not be the same as
the actual maximum number of scenes that can be recorded/dubbed.
Recording media
Maximum number of dates
HDD
*1
999
BD-RE
*2
/BD-R
*2
900
DVD-RAM
*2
/DVD-RW
*2
/DVD-R
*2
99
+RW
*2
49
*
1: Recording only
*
2: Per disc (one side)
Capacity 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB
Recordable
number of
stills
Approx.
10
Approx.
24
Approx.
50
Approx.
100
Approx.
200
Approx.
400
Approx.
800
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Audio feedback
A screeching noise which may be
produced when the camcorder is
connected to a TV or speakers. To
prevent the noise, keep a distance
between the camcorder and the TV or
speakers, or turn off the volume of the
connected device.
Double-sided disc
A disc which allows recording on both
sides.
Finalise
The process of enabling you to play back
BD-R/DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/
+RW recorded on this camcorder using
other BD/DVD recorders/players.
Formatting
The process of preparing a disc for use by
creating an empty file system. This is also
known as initialising a disc.
HDMI output terminal
Connects the camcorder to a TV.
The HDMI output terminal provides
better picture quality on the connected
TV than the component jacks.
HD movie image quality/
HD image quality
Refers to hi-vision image quality. HD is
an abbreviation for High Definition.
NTSC
NTSC is one of the standard colour
television systems.
NTSC is in use in the United States,
Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, the
Philippines, Central and South America,
and some other countries.
PAL
PAL is one of the standard colour
television systems.
PAL is in use in Europe, China, and some
other countries.
SD memory card
A memory card standard for recording
images. This camcorder allows for
recording still images to SD memory
card.
SD movie image quality/
SD image quality
Refers to an image quality standard that
is not hi-vision. SD is an abbreviation for
Standard Definition.
Single-sided disc
A disc which allows recording on one
side only.
VF (Video) mode
One of two modes for using a DVD-RW
disc.
You need to finalise a DVD-RW disc in
VF mode before playing it back on
another device. After finalising, you
cannot make additional recordings on the
DVD-RW disc, regardless of its free
space. The advantage of VF mode is that
it is highly compatible with other DVD
players.
VR mode
One of two modes for using a DVD-RW
disc.
The advantage of VR mode is that you
can edit (split, delete and combine)
movies using the camcorder, and, by
deleting unnecessary scenes, you can free
up space for more recording.
Glossary
Additional Information
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A
AC adapter/charger ............... 23, 44, 45
ACCESS/PC indicator ........................ 41
Assist light ........................................ 77
Auxiliary line ..................................... 80
B
Backlight compensation ...................... 75
Battery pack
charging
................................... 23
life ........................................... 46
BD
available functions
...................... 37
cleaning ................................. 161
handling ................................. 160
player ....................................... 13
protect .................................... 113
recorder ................................... 13
storing .................................... 161
BD-R
finalise
................................... 120
format .................................... 112
insert/remove ...................... 26, 41
note ......................................... 39
BD-RE
format
.................................... 112
insert/remove ...................... 26, 41
Beep ............................................... 68
Brightness ........................................ 68
B/W (fade) ...................................... 109
C
Card
available functions
...................... 37
format .................................... 112
handling ................................... 40
insert/remove ............................ 28
CARD ACCESS indicator ................... 16
Category .......................................... 95
Combine ........................................ 108
Connecting TV ................................ 115
Copyright ......................................... 13
D
Date select ..................................... 101
Date setup ........................................ 25
Defaults ................................... 81, 163
Delete (playlist) ............................... 105
Delete (scene) ................................ 107
Demo mode ...................................... 69
Detail ............................................. 111
Digital zoom ...................................... 70
Disc navigation ............................ 56, 97
exit .......................................... 57
Divide ............................................ 107
Dubbing
Dub mark
.................................. 88
from HDD to disc ....................... 87
mark off .................................... 95
menu ....................................... 90
DUBBING button ............................... 90
DVD
available functions
...................... 37
cleaning .................................. 161
handling ................................. 160
player ....................................... 13
protect .................................... 113
recorder .................................... 13
storing .................................... 161
DVD-R
finalise
................................... 120
insert/remove ...................... 26, 41
note ......................................... 39
DVD-RAM
format
.................................... 112
insert/remove ...................... 26, 41
DVD-RW
finalise
................................... 120
format .................................... 112
insert/remove ...................... 26, 41
unfinalise ................................ 122
E
Edit (playlist) ................................... 104
Edit (scene) ............................ 107, 108
EIS .................................................. 80
Erasure prevention switch ................... 40
Error messages ............................... 140
EVF display ................................ 21, 68
Exposure control ............................... 74
External microphone .......................... 86
F
Fade .............................................. 109
Finalise .......................................... 118
FINALIZE button .............................. 121
Flash ............................................... 82
FOCUS button .................................. 73
Format ........................................... 112
Frame advance/Frame back ................ 62
FULL AUTO button ............................ 81
Full format ...................................... 162
Index
Additional Information
181
Additional Information
G
Go To (on Disc Navigation) ..........58, 110
GUIDE button ................................8, 16
H
Hand strap ........................................19
HDD
available functions
......................37
format .....................................112
protect ....................................113
HDD complete deletion .....................162
HDMI terminal .................................115
HD Video Mode .................................84
Howling ..........................................115
I
Information display during playback ......60
Information display during recording .....50
Information display mode ....................50
Infrared sensor ..................................78
Initial Setup .......................................68
J
Jump ................................................59
L
Language .........................................24
LCD/EVF adjust .................................68
LCD monitor
handling
..................................157
How to open ..............................20
setting ......................................68
Lock ...............................................110
Low Light (Program AE) ......................76
M
Major specifications ..........................175
Manual focus .....................................73
Menu ....................................65, 66, 97
MIC. Filter .........................................81
Moisture condensation ......................158
N
Names of parts ..................................15
O
Optional accessories ........................139
P
PC connection cable .........................127
PHOTO capture .................................64
Play
playlist
....................................104
Repeat Play ...............................64
scene .......................................29
Slide Show ................................63
Playlist ............................................102
Portrait (Program AE) .........................76
Power Save .......................................68
Program AE ......................................76
Protect ............................................113
Unprotect ................................113
Provided accessories ..........................14
Q
QUICK START ...................................48
R
Recording indicator ............................83
Record LED ......................................83
Remote control
code
.......................................117
Inserting a battery ......................18
Repeat play .......................................64
Reset ...............................................68
S
Sand&Snow (Program AE) ..................76
Scene
delete
.......................................30
Detail ......................................111
play ..........................................29
SD memory card ................................40
SD Video Mode .................................84
Searching for image ...........................62
Self timer ..........................................85
Skip (scene) ......................................62
Sleep mode .......................................48
Slide show ........................................63
Slow playback ....................................62
Spotlight (Program AE) .......................76
System reset ...................................163
T
Tele-conversion lens ...........................72
Test recording ....................................13
The mains .........................................45
Transferring data to your PC ..............130
Tr ip od ...............................................77
U
Unfinalise ........................................122
Update control info. ..........................152
182
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V
Viewfinder ........................................ 21
Volume ............................................ 60
W
White balance ................................... 78
White fade ...................................... 109
Wide-conversion lens ......................... 72
Windows ........................................ 124
Wipe fade ....................................... 109
Z
Zoom ............................................... 70
Zoom lever ........................... 60, 70, 73
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this programme, its accessories and all duplicates, or return them to Pixela Corporation.
■ Guarantee and Immunity
This programme and its accessories shall not, explicitly or implicitly, conform to the merchantability
or compatibility for your specific purpose of use. Pixela Corporation does not guarantee that the
functions of this programme will meet your needs or this programme will be free from interruption or
error during its operation.
Under no circumstances will Pixela Corporation accept any responsibility for any direct or indirect
losses or damages you may incur from using this programme or activities relating to its use, or for any
conflict occurring between you and a third party originating from, or relevant to, use of this
programme.
Be sure to read the following before opening the
package of CD-ROM
Additional Information
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE
SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety
standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain
the best results and safety is to be assured.
★★★★★★★★★★
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads
and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains
plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or
safety of your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
★★★★★★★★★★
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working
normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and
consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically
stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off
using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do
this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted
from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage
your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft
furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure
complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings
provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots
or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical
shock;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind
— it is better to be safe than sorry!
★★★★★★★★★★
PLEASE PHOTOCOPY AND DISPLAY
PUBLISHED BY THE BRITISH BATTERY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 7 BUCKINGHAM GATE, LONDON SW1E 6JS
BATTERY
SAFETY
GUIDELINES
Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of
portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused —
resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion.
Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate
any such problems.
ALWAYS
Take care to fit your batteries correctly,
observing the plus and minus marks on the
battery and appliance. Incorrect fitting can
cause leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or
even an explosion.
ALWAYS
Replace the whole set of batteries at one
time, taking care not to mix old and new
batteries or batteries of different types, since
this can result in leakage or, in extreme
cases, fire or even an explosion.
ALWAYS
Store unused batteries in their packaging
and away from metal objects which may
cause a short-circuit resulting in leakage or,
in extreme cases, fire or even an explosion.
ALWAYS
Remove dead batteries from equipment and
all batteries from equipment you know you
are not going to use for a long time.
Otherwise the batteries may leak and cause
damage.
NEVER
Never dispose of batteries in fire as this can
cause them to explode. Please put dead
batteries in with the normal household
waste.
NEVER
Never attempt to recharge ordinary
batteries, either in a charger or by applying
heat to them. They may leak, cause fire or
even explode. There are special
rechargeable batteries which are clearly
marked as such.
ALWAYS
Supervise children if they are replacing
batteries themselves in order to ensure
these guidelines are followed.
ALWAYS
Remember that small button cell batteries
such as used in some hearing aids, toys,
games and other appliances, are easily
swallowed by young children and this can be
dangerous.
ALWAYS
Keep loose button cells away from young
children.
ALWAYS
Make sure battery compartments are
secure.
ALWAYS
Seek medical advice if you believe a cell has
been swallowed.
Hitachi, Ltd. Japan
HITACHI EUROPE LTD. HITACHI EUROPE S.A.
Consumer Affairs Department 364, Kifissias Ave. & 1, Delfon Str.
PO Box 3007 152 33 Chalandri
Maidenhead
Athens
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GREECE
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: 210 6837200
Tel: 0870 405 4405 Fax: 210 6835694
Email: consumer.mail@hitachi-eu.com Email: dmgservice.gr@hitachi-eu.com
HITACHI EUROPE GmbH HITACHI EUROPE S.A.
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Tel: 089-991 80 - 0 Tel: 93 409 2550
Fax: 089 - 991 80 - 224 Fax: 93 491 3513
Hotline: 0180 - 551 25 51 (12ct/min.) Email: atencion.cliente@hitachi-eu.com
Email: dmg-mun.service@hitachi-eu.com
HITACHI EUROPE S.r.l.
Box 77
Via T. Gulli, 39
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Tel: 08 562 711 00
Fax: 08 562 711 11
Servizio Clienti
Email: csgswe@hitachi-eu.com
Tel. 02 38073415
Email: customerservice.italy@hitachi-eu.com
HITACHI EUROPE AB
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Fax: 67519032
Fax: 04 72 14 29 99
Email csgnor@hitachi-eu.com
Email: france.consommateur@hitachi-eu.com
HITACHI EUROPE LTD. HITACHI EUROPE AB
HITACHI EUROPE AB
Benelux Branche Office Egebækvej 98
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Tel: 43 43 60 50
Tel: 0032/2 363 99 01 Fax: 43 43 60 51
Fax: 0032/2 363 99 00 Email : csgden@hitachi-eu.com
Email
:
info@hitachi.be
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