User manual HITACHI DZMV100E

[. . . ] DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER DZMV100E Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely. Important Information The POWER switch turns the DVD 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 . For Your Safety 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. The DVD camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. WARNING : To prevent risk of injury or damage to your DVD camera/recorder and the AC adapter/charger, use only the specified batteries and AC adapter/charger Batteries; DZ-BP16 and DZ-BP28. [. . . ] Press the PHOTO button all the way in. The screen will dim once( DVD will blink), and then the recorded still will be displayed. 6. When message "DISC ACCESS" disappears, recording of still will be complete. It will take approximately 10 seconds to store the data of one recorded still, after which another still is recordable. 80 Recording Stills 7. When recording is finished, turn the DVD camera/recorder off. The DVD camera/recorder will also turn off automatically when approximately 5 minutes have elapsed in the recording pause status. You can also release power save and change the time until the DVD camera/recorder automatically turns off (see p. Press the PHOTO button half way while placing the subject at the center of screen. 2. While holding PHOTO button, pan the DVD camera/recorder until your desired composition is obtained. 3. Press the button all the way in. You can also manually focus on the subject (see p. 87). Image quality: The quality of JPEG stills recordable on this DVD camera/recorder is 1280 x 960 pixels only. The quality of still recording cannot be switched. Information on Still Recording and Various Functions Recording subject away from the center of screen: 81 chapter 3_Recording Switching of program AE mode: With still recording, you can also select one of 5 types of shooting mode in which the shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted automatically. For switching of program AE mode, see "Selecting shooting mode to match the subject" on page 69. Tip: · Use the electronic flash function to record a subject lighted from rear, for a clearer still. Shutter speed: The DVD camera/recorder automatically sets the shutter speed between 1/800 and 1/30 second according to the subject brightness. When the subject is darker, the shutter speed will automatically be slower; therefore, be careful of camera shake. During recording of stills, the electronic image stabilizer will not function. Electronic flash: You can use electronic flash in three ways: Flash automatically emits light when recording a dark subject or a subject lit from rear; flash always emits light regardless of the subject brightness; flash is not used even when recording a dark subject. When the subject is darker, the shutter speed will automatically be slower; therefore, be careful of camera shake. It will take approximately 6 seconds to charge the power supply for flash after the RECORDING MODE switch is set to still. Setting AUTO ON OFF On-screen information when PHOTO is pressed Manner for emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in a place lit from rear. Always emits light regardless of brightness No light emission Tip: · Dark subjects may not be focused even if electronic flash is used. It is recommended that you light a subject when recording in a dark place. Setting Electronic Flash 1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the menu screen. 82 Recording Stills 2. Use the Select dial to choose "CAMERA SETUP" and then "FLASH". Options will be next to FLASH: "AUTO" is being highlighted. 3. Turn the Select dial to switch the option to "ON" (always emitting light) or "OFF" (never emitting light), and then press the select dial. The menu screen for setting camera functions will be restored, and "FLASH" has been changed to "ON" or "OFF". 4. Press the MENU button to switch off the menu screen. You can check the condition of flash function by reviewing the on-screen information. No indication will appear when "FLASH AUTO" is specified. Tip: Flash · When the subject brightness is low with flash set to "AUTO" (automatically emits light), a flash mark ( ) will appear on the screen when the PHOTO button is pressed half or all the way in. Cautions: · Flash automatically adjusts the amount of light to be emitted, but if the distance to subject is too far or too near, the light amount adjustment may not be sufficient. [. . . ] Point it at the infrared receiver to operate the DVD camera/ recorder. The remote control cannot operate the DVD camera/recorder when strong light strikes the infrared receiver. Adjust the place or angle of the DVD camera/recorder. 48 48 53 153 chapter 7_Subsidiary Information Symptom Miscellaneous DVD camera/ recorder cannot be operated from remote control. Check to see Are there batteries in the remote control? Correction Also check the polarities of batteries. Turn it on. Reference page 52 Disc cover cannot be closed. Is the DVD camera/recorder powered? [. . . ]