User manual HITACHI DZ-MV3000E(UK)

[. . . ] DZ-MV3000E (UK) DISC N IO NAVIGAT SELEC T IT STOP/EX MENU Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely. FOR TECHNICAL HELP & SERVICE PLEASE CALL 0870 405 4405 FOR DVD-CAM PC SUPPORT YOU CAN ALSO VISIT OUR WEB SITE http://dvdcam-pc. support. hitachi. ca/ This manual was printed with soy based ink. Printed on recycled paper Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. [. . . ] Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent battery power from shutting off during recording on another video device. 78 Advanced Techniques This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/recorder. Checking Flow of Normal Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers (p. 61) Normal Menu: To display all menu items for experts Camera Functions Press the MENU button while the camera image is being displayed on the LCD monitor: The Normal Menu will appear. Use the / // buttons to select a menu item, and then press the button to choose the option. The screens used here to explain are displayed when DVD-RAM disc is used. Some items will not appear when a DVD-R disc or card is used, or when no disc is inserted. <Menu screen for setting> Display of selected setup item Selection of setup items : : : : : Camera Functions Setup Record Functions Setup Date Setup LCD/EVF Setup Initial Setup Camer a F u nc t i on s P r o g r am AE Wh i t e Ba l . F i l t e r ENTER RETURN Setup Auto Spo r t s Po r t r a i t Spo t l i gh t Sand&Snow Low L i gh t RAM Options settable Display of disc or card being used Guide display Functions settable 79 Flow of Normal Menu Refer to page indicated for details of each function. Camera Functions Setup*5 Came r a Fun c t i ons P r o g r am AE : Wh i t e Ba l . F i l t e r : ENTER RETURN Se t up Au t o Au t o On 40x Of f RAM Date Setup Da t e Se t up Da t e Se t Da t e Mod e : D / M / Y ENTER RETURN RAM Programme AE (p. 36) LCD/EVF Setup*5 LCD / EVF Se t up Record Functions Setup Rec o r d F u n c t i o n s Se t up V I DEO Mode 16:9 OSD Ou t pu t : F I NE : Of f : On Ad j u s t EVF D i s p l a y : Au t o ENTER RETURN RAM ENTER RETURN RAM Adjust (p. *4: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in " " status, or " " status. *5: Not displayed in Quick Menu. Initial Setup I n i t i a l Se t up Beep Power Save Re c o r d LED L a ng u age Demo Mode Reset ENTER RETURN : : : : : On Of f On Eng l i s h Auto RAM Beep*5 (p. 95) 80 Setting Up Camera Functions Before You Begin See page 62 for how to set. SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAMME AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording conditions, clearer images will be recorded. 1 Press the MENU button, use the / / / buttons to choose "Program AE" on the "Camera Functions Setup" screen, and then press the button. The options will appear on the right of "Program AE". MENU 2 Use the / // buttons to choose the desired option, and then press the button: The selected option will be set. Selected AE mode Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p Auto P r o g r am AE Spo r t s Wh i t e Ba l . F i l t e r Low L i gh t RAM ENTER RETURN Use / / and then press / to select, to designate. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 30/ 8:00 9/2006 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. The menu screen will disappear. Note: You can check the selected AE mode by the onscreen information display. The shooting mode set as above will be stored in memory even if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. When recording in a dark area, an after-image will appear when filming a moving subject or if camera shake occurs (it is therefore recommended that you use a tripod in such cases). If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light, the image may flicker: In this case, use the Auto mode for recording. Auto : The camera/recorder automatically judges the subject and surrounding environment for optimum recording. Sports : Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis. Portrait : Makes a subject, such as a person or a creature, stand out from a blurred background. Sand & Snow : Prevents underexposure of subject portrait face, etc. in a place where reflection of light is intense, such as at the seaside in midsummer or on a ski slope. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]