Hitachi DZ BD70A User Manual
Instruction Manual  
(English)  
DZ-BD7HA  
DZ-BD70A  
Introduction  
HDD/BD/DVD/Cards  
Battery Pack  
HITACHI Camcorder PC Software Support Center  
URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/  
Let’s Get Started  
Recording — Viewing  
Support Center phone numbers for software provided:  
PIXELA CORPORATION  
+1-800-458-4029 (Toll-free)  
+1-213-341-0163  
URL:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html  
Various Recording  
Techniques  
DZ-BD7HA  
Dubbing on BD/DVD  
(DZ-BD7HA)  
(Hybrid BD Camcorder)  
Editing  
Viewing on the  
Other Devices  
HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.  
UBIQUITOUS PLATFORM SYSTEMS  
900 Hitachi Way  
Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556  
Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI  
(1-800-448-2244)  
Connecting to  
your PC  
DZ-BD70A  
(BD Camcorder)  
Additional  
Information  
Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi Camcorder.  
Please read this Instruction Manual to understand its proper use.  
Regarding the differences between the DZ-BD70A and the DZ-BD7HA, please first refer to  
"How to Read this Instruction Manual" (p.10).  
Hitachi, Ltd. Japan  
Before opening the CD-ROM included with this product, please read p.176.  
After reading the Instruction Manual, store it safely.  
This manual was printed  
with soy based ink.  
Printed on recycled paper  
Printed in Japan ON-K (I)  
QR69892 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2007  
The Instruction Manual contains illustrations of the DZ-BD70A and 7HA on the cover page only.  
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.  
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.  
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,  
BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/  
CHARGER (DZ-ACS3).  
The camcorder and AC adapter/charger  
have the following caution marks.  
Identifications of caution marks  
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.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF  
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
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.  
Precautions  
WARNING: Many television programs and  
films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances,  
copy-right law may apply to private in-home  
videotaping of copyrighted materials.  
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.  
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 colored bright dots. This  
does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel  
stretches the limits of current technology.  
Avoid using and storing the battery pack in  
places subject to direct sunlight, high  
temperatures, or near a flame source.  
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Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to  
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference  
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the  
manufacturer void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation.  
Windows Vista™ is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation.  
Intel® and Pentium® Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.  
Intel® Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation.  
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple, Inc.  
IBM® and PC/AT® are registered trademarks of International Business Machines  
Corporation.  
Manufactured under license 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.  
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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.  
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Read these instructions.  
Store these instructions for convenient accessibility.  
Heed all warnings.  
Observe all instructions.  
Do not use the camcorder near water.  
Clean the camcorder using only a dry cloth.  
Do not block any ventilation openings. The camcorder should not be placed in excessive heat  
invironment.  
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Do not place the camcorder near heat sources such as radiators, heat-registering areas, stoves, or  
other heat-generating apparatus (including amplifiers).  
Protect the power cable and cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the plugs,  
power outlets, and at connection points to the camcorder.  
10 Only use the attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
11 Unplug the camcorder during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
12 Refer all servicing to qualified servicing personnel. Servicing will be required when the  
camcorder is damaged in any way, such as if the power cable, 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.  
13 Do not drip or splash liquids onto the camcorder or place the camcorder near objects filled  
with liquid such as vases.  
14 Use the equipment (AC adapter/charger) near a power outlet with easy accessibility.  
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Table of Contents  
Detaching the DC power cord/batterypack from  
the camcorder ..........................................37  
Efficient Use of the Battery ..........................38  
Important Information ............................ 2  
For Your Safety ...................................... 2  
Precautions .............................................. 2  
IMPORTANT SAFETY  
Recording  
39  
INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 4  
Recording Movies ..............................................39  
Using the Quick Start function .....................40  
Information Display During Recording ........42  
Recording Still Pictures ......................................45  
Introduction  
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This camcorder makes all of the following  
possible! ..........................................................7  
Choosing a disc to suit your purpose ..............8  
Viewing  
47  
How to Read this Instruction Manual .................10  
Before Using the Product  
Playback (Watching Your Recordings) ..............47  
Playing back the last recorded scene ............47  
Deleting the last recorded scene ...................48  
Choosing and playing back a scene ..............48  
Choosing and playing back multiple scenes .49  
Jumping to the designated scene ...................50  
Adjusting speaker volume during movie  
- Be sure to read this information - ...............12  
Checking Provided Accessories .........................13  
Names of Parts ....................................................14  
How to Open and Use the LCD Monitor ...........19  
Recording/Playing Using the Viewfinder ..........20  
Let’s Get Started  
21  
playback ...................................................52  
Information Display During Playback ..........52  
Simple functions you can use during playback  
or playback pause ....................................54  
Playing still pictures on a card automatically  
(Slide Show) ...........................................55  
Capturing a still picture from a movie  
Preparing ............................................................21  
Setting up the battery pack ............................21  
Turning on the Power ................................... 22  
Changing the display language .....................22  
Setting the date and time ...............................23  
Recording Movies to a BD .................................24  
Recording Movies to the HDD (DZ-BD7HA) ...25  
Recording Stills to an SD card ...........................26  
Playing Recorded Movies/Stills ......................... 27  
Deleting Recorded Movies/Stills ....................... 28  
(PHOTO Capture) ....................................56  
Playing back scenes repeatedly  
(Repeat Play) ...........................................56  
Various Recording Techniques  
57  
Functions and Characteristics of  
HDD/BD/DVD/Cards  
29  
How to Operate the Menu ..................................57  
Menu (While Recording) ....................................58  
How to use the LCD/EVF setup and  
About HDD/BD/DVD ...................................30  
About cards ...................................................32  
Cautions for discs and cards ..........................32  
Inserting a BD or DVD .................................33  
When loading a new  
initial setup ..............................................60  
About the demonstration function ................61  
Magnified Recording (Optical Zoom and Digital  
Zoom) ............................................................62  
Recording at Close Range (Macro Recording) ..63  
Using the Separately-Sold Lenses to Increase the  
Wide-Angle or Telephoto Effect ..................64  
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) .65  
Adjusting the Brightness of the Image  
BD-RE/BD-R/DVD-RW .........................35  
Battery Pack  
36  
CHARGE lamp status and charging time .....36  
Continuous recording time with a fully charged  
battery ......................................................36  
Connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet ....37  
(Exposure) .....................................................66  
Compensating for Backlight  
(Backlight Compensation) ............................67  
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Selecting a Recording Mode to Match the  
Displaying Information Using the Menu Screen  
(Detail) ....................................................... 103  
Formatting the HDD/BD/DVD/CARD  
Conditions (Program AE) ............................. 68  
Recording Dark Subjects Using the LCD Monitor  
Light (Assist Light) ...................................... 69  
Adjusting the Color (White Balance) ................ 70  
Setting the white balance manually (Set) ..... 71  
(Format HDD/Disc/Card) ........................... 104  
Protecting the HDD/BD/DVD  
(Protect HDD/Disc) .................................... 105  
Checking the Remaining Recording Capacity on  
the Medium ................................................ 106  
Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) ..... 72  
Displaying Recording Guidelines  
(Auxiliary Line) ............................................ 72  
Reducing Wind Noise During Recording .......... 73  
Restoring all the Recording Settings to Default  
(Full Auto) .................................................... 73  
Using the Flash .................................................. 74  
Turning Off the Recording Indicator Beneath the  
Lens .............................................................. 75  
Changing the Movie Quality ............................. 76  
Using the Self-Timer ......................................... 77  
Using an External Microphone .......................... 78  
Viewing on the Other Devices  
107  
Connecting to Your TV for Viewing ............... 107  
Connecting to a TV .................................... 107  
Adjusting the camcorder’s output settings  
according to your TV ............................ 109  
Viewing on Other Players/Recorders .............. 111  
Before Playing Back a BD/DVD on Another BD/  
DVD Recorder/Player (Finalizing) ............ 111  
Finalizing a Disc .............................................. 113  
Unfinalizing a Disc .......................................... 114  
Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) 79  
First Dubbing (“New”) ...................................... 82  
Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the Same Day  
(“Date”) ........................................................ 83  
Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the HDD  
(“All”) ........................................................... 84  
Dubbing Scenes Selected (“Select”) .................. 85  
Displaying only Dubbed or Not Dubbed Scenes  
(Category) ..................................................... 87  
Clearing the dub marks on Thumbnails  
Connecting to your PC  
115  
Software installation ................................... 117  
Connecting the camcorder to your PC ....... 119  
Removing a medium while the camcorder is  
being connected to the PC .................... 120  
Using a built-in disc drive of your PC to read a  
disc recorded on the camcorder ............ 121  
Before terminating PC connection (removing  
the PC connection cable) and changing the  
power switch setting ............................. 121  
Using ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for BDCAM 122  
Uninstalling the software ........................... 129  
Precautions When Connecting to a PC ............ 130  
(MARK OFF) ............................................... 87  
Editing  
88  
Menu Items for the Disc Navigation ................. 89  
Menu flows for the disc navigation .............. 91  
Choosing Scenes by Date .................................. 93  
Switching to the display arranged by date  
Additional Information  
131  
(Date) ...................................................... 93  
Playlist ............................................................... 94  
Optional Accessories ....................................... 131  
Error Messages ................................................ 132  
Troubleshooting ............................................... 140  
Cautions on Use of this Product  
- Be sure to read this information - ............ 150  
System Reset .................................................... 156  
End User License Agreements for Operating  
system Software ......................................... 157  
Major Specifications ........................................ 167  
Glossary ........................................................... 171  
Index ................................................................ 173  
What is “Playlist”? ....................................... 94  
Creating a new Playlist (Create Playlist) ...... 95  
Displaying a desired Playlist (Playlist) ........ 96  
Adding scenes to a Playlist (Edit) ................ 96  
Deleting scenes from Playlist (Edit) ............. 97  
Arranging the order of scenes in the Playlist  
(Edit) ....................................................... 98  
Deleting a Playlist (Delete) .......................... 98  
Deleting Scenes (Edit - Delete) ......................... 99  
Dividing a Movie (Edit - Divide) ...................... 99  
Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit -Combine) . 100  
Adding Special Effects (Edit -Fade) ................ 101  
Go To ............................................................... 102  
Jumping to the Top/End (Go To) ............... 102  
Locking Scenes on a Card (Lock) ................... 102  
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Introduction  
This camcorder makes all of the following  
possible!  
Record movies and stills with this one device!  
Press to solve  
Stills  
Movies  
Various media  
your questions.  
GUIDE  
HDD  
(DZ-BD7HA)  
BD  
Interactive Guide  
Set the switch as shown.  
Insert a BD.  
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Mode switch  
DVD  
You can easily figure out  
“what” can be recorded  
“to which medium”.  
SD card  
Screen will disappear if switch is moved.  
GUIDE  
RETURN  
EXIT  
After recording  
View on large screen by hooking up the camcorder to a TV!  
Press to solve  
HDMI  
View on the TV  
You can easily figure  
out which cable should  
be used.  
your questions.  
GUIDE  
Component  
-Cable  
AV Cable  
S Cable  
Interactive Guide - TV Connection  
Connect the component-cable  
to the input jack of the TV.  
Camera  
TV  
View on the  
Set  
LCD monitor  
ENTER  
RETURN  
After Watching  
Store the recordings! Create a gift disc! Select a disc easily!  
Dubbing Menu  
Press to solve  
All  
New  
Date  
your questions.  
Select  
GUIDE  
Dubbing the scene which isn't  
dubbed in HDD.  
EXIT  
EN(TEDR Z-BD7HA)  
BD-RE/BD-R  
Interactive Guide - Disc  
Insert a BD-R disc.  
DVD-RAM/  
DVD-RW/  
DVD-R  
Disc selection is simple!  
Check features  
GUIDE  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
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„ Choosing a disc to suit your purpose  
Recording/Dubbing  
HD (High Definition—Hi-Vision) image quality  
Image resolution: about six times higher  
than the SD (Standard Definition) image quality  
Recording  
(DZ-BD7HA)  
Dubbing  
(DZ-BD7HA)  
Recording  
Recording to the HDD  
Recording to Blu-ray disc (BD)  
Do you want to delete or edit images  
using this camcorder?  
YES  
NO  
Re-recordable  
Re-recordable One-time recording  
HDD  
BD-RE  
BD-R  
• HD recording over extended  
periods is possible.  
• One hour length 1920 × 1080 Full Hi-  
Vision movie can be recorded onto  
one single BD.  
• You can delete/edit the images  
on HDD using this camcorder. • Playable on 8 cm BD-RE/BD-R  
compatible devices.  
• After recording or editing, the  
images recorded on HDD can  
be dubbed to BDs. Image  
degradation from dubbing will  
not occur.  
* For details, refer to the standards stated in  
"Recording format" (p.168).  
• After recording or editing, the  
images recorded on HDD can  
also be dubbed to DVDs (image  
quality will be standard (SD)).  
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Recording/Dubbing  
SD (Standard Definition) image quality  
Do you want to delete/edit images  
using this camcorder?  
Do you want to play the disc  
on a DVD player/recorder?  
Do you want to reuse the disc?  
NO  
YES  
One-time  
Re-recordable  
Re-recordable  
recording  
DVD-RW  
(VR mode)  
DVD-RW  
(VF mode)  
DVD-RAM  
DVD-R  
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.168).  
Playable on most other DVD  
players/recorders once they are  
finalized after recording.  
* For details, refer to the standards  
stated in "Recording format" (p.168).  
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How to Read this Instruction Manual  
The Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-BD7HA and DZ-BD70A models.  
The DZ-BD7HA can record to HDD (hard disk), BDs, and DVDs.  
The DZ-BD70A can record to BDs and DVDs.  
The particular functions of each model will be indicated next to  
the icons shown at left.  
DZ-BD7HA  
DZ-BD70A  
If you purchased the DZ-BD70A, 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 center of the joystick to confirm a  
selection.  
Operations  
Descriptions used in this manual  
(/'/&/%  
up/down/left/right  
Press up/down, left/right  
to select.  
Confirmation button  
Press down on the center  
to confirm.  
z For more information, see "How to Operate the Menu" (p.57).  
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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.  
* DZ-BD70A does not have an HDD. If you purchased this  
model, please disregard the HDD icon (p.10).  
-RW (VF)  
-RW (VR)  
R CARD  
HDD  
RAM  
BD-RE BD-R  
Collective  
term  
Icon  
Media  
HDD  
Built-in hard disk drive (HDD) (DZ-BD7HA)  
BD-RE (Rewritable Blu-ray disc)  
BD-R (Non-rewritable Blu-ray disc)  
DVD-RAM  
BD  
DVD-RW (VR mode)  
DVD  
Card  
DVD-RW (VF (Video) mode)  
DVD-R  
SD memory card  
miniSD memory card (exclusive adapter required)  
microSD memory card (exclusive adapter required)  
CARD  
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.  
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Before Using the Product  
- Be sure to read this information -  
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  
Use a soft cloth and gently  
wipe the disc surface from  
the inner to the outer region.  
• Never touch the pickup.  
Caution on vibrations and impacts  
• While the ACCESS/PC indicator (p.14) 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.  
pickup  
• 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 recorded with this camcorder is used on another  
device, always finalize the disc (p.113) 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.  
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Checking Provided Accessories  
Make sure the following accessories are included in the package.  
Battery pack (DZ-BP14S)  
Portable power supply foryour  
new Hitachi Camcorder. Be  
sure to fully charge the battery  
before use.  
AC adapter/charger  
(DZ-ACS3)  
DC power cord  
To power the camcorder from  
an AC outlet, use this cord to  
connect the AC adapter/  
charger to the camcorder.  
Use to power the camcorder  
from an AC power outlet, and  
to charge the battery.  
Remote control  
(DZ-RM4W)  
Lithium battery (CR2032)  
Power cable  
To power the remote control.  
Connects the AC adapter/  
charger to the AC outlet.  
Use to control the camcorder  
from a distance.  
WARNING  
Keep this battery away from  
children. If swallowed, consult  
a physician immediately for  
emergency treatment.  
AV/S cable  
Component cable  
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.  
Use this cable to view images  
from the camcorder on a TV.  
Or output the images and  
sound to another video  
recording device.  
Use this cable when a  
component terminal is  
equipped on your TV. Use the  
AV/S cable for audio output.  
Disc cleaning cloth  
You can use this cloth to clean  
your discs.  
8 cm BD-RE single sided  
disc  
Use to record the movies on.  
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Names of Parts  
Viewfinder side  
Movie/Stills switch (p.24)  
ACCESS/PC indicator (p.12)  
Battery platform (p.21)  
BATT (battery eject) switch  
(p.37)  
MENU button (p.23)  
SELECT button (p.47)  
Joystick (p.27)  
ꢀ (stop/cancel) button (p.47)  
Viewfinder (p.20)  
Record button (p.24)  
Diopter control (p.20)  
SD CARD indicator (p.26)  
BD/DVD indicator (p.24)  
HDD indicator (DZ-BD7HA)  
(p.25)  
DISC EJECT switch (p.24)  
Power switch/Lock button (p.22)  
Hand strap (p.18)  
BD/DVD compartment (p.24)  
MIC jack (p.78)  
PHOTO button (p.26)  
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LCD monitor side (when the LCD monitor is opened  
90°), and bottom  
Bottom  
RESET button (p.156)  
QUICK START button (p.40)  
DISC NAVIGATION button  
(p.27)  
DISPLAY button (p.42)  
BLC button (p.67)  
Speaker  
EXPOSURE button (p.66)  
GUIDE button (p.7)  
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.  
DUBBING button (DZ-BD7HA)  
(p.82)  
PC connection terminal (p.119)  
Tripod receptacle  
CARD ACCESS indicator  
SD card slot (p.26)  
HDMI OUT terminal (p.107)  
FINALIZE button (p.114)  
FOCUS button (p.65)  
Use the GUIDE button for help!  
FULL AUTO button (p.73)  
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Lens side  
Light receiving sensor  
Automatic lens cover  
Used to control flash amount.  
Do not block the light receiving  
sensor with your hand when  
recording still pictures.  
The lens cover automatically opens  
when the power is turned on,  
revealing the optical 10x zoom lens.  
Lens hood  
Recording indicator (p.40)  
Remote control receiver/Infrared  
sensor  
Stereo microphone  
Do not block the microphone with  
your hand during recording.  
Zoom lever (p.52, 62, 65)  
Accessory shoe  
COMPONENT output terminal  
(p.108)  
A/V OUT terminal (p.108)  
LCD monitor (color wide-screen)  
Flash (p.74)  
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Remote control  
REC  
PHOTO  
DISPLAY  
ZOOM  
DIGITAL  
ZOOM  
MENU  
SELECT  
DELETE  
DISC  
NAVIGATION  
ZOOM T button (p.62)  
DIGITAL ZOOM button (p.62)  
ZOOM W button (p.62)  
( (reverse skip) button (p.27,  
54)  
PHOTO button (p.26)  
REC button (p.24)  
MENU button (p.23)  
SELECT button (p.47)  
& (reverse search) button (p.27,  
54)  
% (forward search) button  
(p.27, 54)  
DELETE button (p.99)  
DISC NAVIGATION button  
(p.27)  
Confirmation button (p.27, 54)  
ꢀ (stop/cancel) button (p.47)  
' (forward skip) button (p.27,  
54)  
DISPLAY button (p.42)  
Inserting the supplied lithium battery into the  
remote control  
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.  
Battery holder  
* For instructions on handling batteries, see p.18.  
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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.  
Adjusting the hand strap  
Fasten the hand strap according to the procedure in the diagram.  
Flip the cover.  
Flip the belt.  
Replace the belt.  
Replace the cover.  
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How to Open and Use the LCD Monitor  
180°  
90°  
90°  
You can use the LCD monitor as follows.  
Recording high  
places above your  
line of sight  
To record yourself  
(p.20)  
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.  
Effortlessly record  
small children or pets  
at their line of sight  
When playing back, etc.  
• For LCD/EVF settings, see p.58–60. For instructions on how to operate the  
menu, see p.57.  
• Using the viewfinder is convenient when it is difficult to see using the LCD  
monitor while recording in bright outdoor conditions (p.20).  
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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.57–  
60).)  
• 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.132). When any of the following  
icons light in the LCD monitor, 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.69).  
Recording/Playing Using the Viewfinder  
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 color density, see "How to use the LCD/  
EVF setup and initial setup" (p.60).  
How to use the viewfinder  
Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks.  
Slide the diopter control knob to adjust the  
focus to suit your eyesight.  
Note  
Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is pulled fully out.  
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Let’s Get Started  
Preparing  
„ Setting up the battery pack  
Connect the power cable to the AC adapter/charger.  
Plug in the power cable to a wall outlet.  
Attach the battery pack to the AC adapter/charger.  
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.  
CHARGE indicator  
If the CHARGE indicator does not light,  
check that the connections (  
are firmly connected.  
,
,
)
Note  
Charging will not occur if the DC power  
cord is connected.  
Terminal at  
bottom  
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  
During charge  
Charge complete  
CHARGE indicator  
lit  
Unlit  
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„ Turning on the Power  
2
1
1 Turn on the power.  
Press and hold the lock  
button, and turn the  
power switch to “ON”.  
2 Open the LCD monitor.  
90°  
„ 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.  
Select “Language” using the joystick  
.
Initial Setup  
Beep  
Power Save  
Record LED  
Language  
Choose the desired language using the  
joystick, then press the confirmation button.  
Demo mode  
Reset  
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„ Setting the date and time  
Press MENU.  
Open the LCD monitor  
(p.19).  
Select “Date Setup”, then  
“Date Set” using the joystick.  
(For instructions on how to use  
the joystick, see p.27.)  
The confirmation button (press firmly)  
Date Setup  
Set the month, date, year, hour, minute, and  
AM/PM using the joystick, and then press the  
confirmation button.  
10 / 1 / 2007 10 : 00 AM  
The set time and date appear in the LCD  
monitor.  
RETURN  
CHANGE  
MOVE  
ENTER  
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Recording Movies to a BD  
1 Insert a BD.  
Place the recording surface of the BD  
face down. (For a single-sided disc,  
the side opposite the label is the  
recording surface.)  
Attach the charged battery pack.  
2 Turn the power switch to “ON”.  
Turn the power switch to “MODE”  
until the BD/DVD indicator lights.  
(DZ-BD7HA)  
3 Press the record button.  
Recording begins.  
To pause recording, press the record button again.  
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Recording Movies to the HDD  
(DZ-BD7HA)  
1 Turn the power switch to “ON”.  
Turn the power switch to “MODE”  
until the HDD indicator lights.  
2 Press the record button.  
Recording begins.  
To pause recording, press the record button again.  
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Recording Stills to an SD card  
1 Insert an SD card.  
Pay attention to the orientation of the card.  
The terminals should face away from the  
LCD monitor.  
For usable card types, see p.32.  
2 Turn the power switch to “ON”.  
3 Press PHOTO.  
Press PHOTO halfway down so that a subject in the center 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.  
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Playing Recorded Movies/Stills  
1
2
1 Press DISC NAVIGATION.  
2 Choose a scene (movie/still), then press the  
confirmation button.  
Disc Navigation  
All Scenes  
0010/0027  
The chosen scene is played.  
SEL  
PLAY  
SELECT  
EXIT  
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 center of the joystick).  
Select  
Confirm  
Joystick  
by pressing up/down, left/  
right  
by pressing down on  
the center  
See p.110 for the instructions on viewing the recordings on your TV screen.  
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Deleting Recorded Movies/Stills  
1
2
3
1 Press DISC NAVIGATION.  
2 Select a scene you want to delete, then press MENU.  
You can choose multiple scenes by  
selecting another scene and  
Disc Navigation  
All Scenes  
0010/0027  
pressing SELECT.  
SEL  
PLAY  
SELECT  
EXIT  
3 Select “Scene” “Edit” “Delete”, and then press  
the confirmation button.  
4 Select “Yes”, then press the confirmation button.  
The selected scene is deleted.  
Delete Scene  
10/ 1/2007 10:10:10AM  
y
Scenes on BD-R/DVD-RW (VF  
mode)/DVD-R discs cannot be  
deleted.  
Scene No.1  
Delete scene?  
NO  
HX  
YES  
RETURN  
ENTER  
CHECK SCENE  
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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.  
Media  
Function  
BD  
DVD  
Built-in  
SD  
card  
-RW  
-RW  
(VF  
●: Functions available  
HDD  
—: Not available  
-RE  
-R  
-RAM  
(VR  
-R  
mode)  
mode)  
Recording HD (Hi-Vision)  
quality movies (p.39)  
●
●
●
—
—
—
—
—
Recording SD quality  
movies (p.39)  
—
—
●
—
—
●
—
—
—
—
●
—
●
●
●
—
●
●
●
—
—
—
●
—
—
—
—
●
Recording stills (p.45)  
Deleting recordings  
(p.99)  
●
Editing recordings (p.88)  
●
●
—
Playing on other BD/  
DVD players/recorders  
(p.111)  
*1  
*1 *2  
*1  
*1 *2  
*2  
*2  
—
●
●
●
●
●
●
—
Initializing and reusing  
(p.104)  
●
●
—
—
●
●
●
—
●
Making additional  
recordings after a disc is  
finalized (p.114)  
*3  
*3  
*3  
*4  
*3  
●
●
●
●
●
—
●
Copying recordings onto  
a PC (p.115)  
*5  
*5  
*5 *6  
*5 *7  
*5  
*5 *6  
*5 *6  
*5 *6  
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
—
—
Making HD (Hi-Vision)  
quality discs using a PC  
*5 *7  
—
—
●
—
—
—
—
Making SD quality discs  
using a PC  
*5 *8  
*5 *8  
*5 *9  
*5 *9  
—
—
●
●
*
1 Not playable on some devices.  
Playback is possible using a device which complies with the medium type.  
2 Must be finalized. Not playable on some devices.  
3 As finalizing is unnecessary (cannot be performed), additional recordings are possible at any time.  
4 To make additional recordings, the finalized disc must be unfinalized.  
5 The provided software is used.  
6 Finalize the disc to edit on a PC.  
7 A BD menu is not created.  
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
8 A DVD-VR disc can be created.  
9 A DVD video disc can be created.  
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„ About HDD/BD/DVD  
Usable discs and their logos  
Function  
Allows extensive high-definition movie recordings  
(approx. 4 hours in HX mode).  
Allows editing and deleting scenes.  
HDD  
(DZ-BD7HA)  
A rewritable disc on which high-definition movies  
can be repeatedly recorded.  
You can delete/edit the recorded movies.  
BD-RE Ver. 2.1 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.  
BD-R Ver. 1.1 7.5GB 2x  
(8 cm)  
Allows editing and deleting scenes.  
DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)  
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.  
Provides compatibility with most DVD players.  
Does not allow editing and deleting scenes.  
DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0  
(8 cm)  
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.  
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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), +RW, +R,  
and HD-DVD.  
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„ About cards  
Usable card and logo  
Function  
Allows taking still pictures.  
SD memory card  
zCard 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.  
Terminal  
• 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.  
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.  
„ 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.  
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„ Inserting a BD or DVD  
Attach the charged battery pack to the  
camcorder or connect the camcorder to a  
wall outlet.  
Turn the power switch to “OFF”.  
Then, press down the DISC EJECT switch  
until the ACCESS/PC indicator lights, then  
release.  
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 center  
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.34), flip it over, and reload it.  
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, or DVD-RW is inserted, see p.35.  
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Removing the disc  
Pressing slightly on the center 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  
Pickup  
camcorder (p.30, 31)  
– 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.  
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„ When loading a new BD-RE/BD-R/DVD-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.  
Note  
The confirmation button  
Be careful that the power is not  
accidentally cut off during formatting.  
Otherwise, the disc will become unusable.  
Select “YES” by pressing &, then press the confirmation button.  
When using a BD-RE/BD-R  
Format Disc  
Formatting will start. Skip step  
.
Disc is not formatted.  
Format the Disc now?  
YES  
NO  
When using a DVD-RW  
Proceed to step  
.
ENTER  
RETURN  
(When using a DVD-RW)  
The recording format selection screen appears.  
Select “VR Mode” or “VF Mode” by pressing &  
/
%, then press the  
confirmation button.  
Format Disc  
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 finalizing the  
disc.  
Disc format.  
Select record format.  
VR Mode  
VF Mode  
ENTER  
RETURN  
VF Mode (Video mode)  
Although editing cannot be done on the  
camcorder, you can play back the disc on  
other DVD devices after finalizing the  
disc.  
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Battery Pack  
„ CHARGE lamp status and charging time  
Lights  
Charging  
Approx. charging time  
(at approx. 77°F (25°C))  
DZ-BP14S (supplied)  
DZ-BP14SW (separately sold)  
Charge  
Goes out  
Blinks  
165 mins  
Complete  
See “Troubleshooting” (p.140).  
„ Continuous recording time with a fully charged  
battery  
Use the following table to estimate continuous recording times (minutes) using a  
fully charged battery pack.  
Continuous recording  
Normal use*1  
Battery Monitor type Viewfinder LCD monitor Viewfinder LCD monitor  
type  
Recording  
media  
BD/  
DVD  
BD/  
DVD  
BD/  
DVD  
BD/  
DVD  
HDD*2  
HDD*2  
HDD*2  
HDD*2  
DZ-BP14S (supplied)  
DZ-BP14SW  
(separately sold)  
100  
90  
95  
80  
50  
45  
45  
40  
*1 Recordable time when zoom, focus, and switch changes are operated.  
*2 For DZ-BD7HA only.  
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.  
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„ Connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet  
Connect to the AC adapter/charger.  
Power cable  
To wall outlet  
Connect to the  
camcorder.  
Connect to the AC adapter/  
DC power cord  
charger.  
Notes  
• 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.  
• The AC adapter/charger can be used around the world. An AC plug adapter  
is required in some foreign countries. If you need one, purchase it from  
your local electronics distributor.  
AC 200-240V  
AC Plug Adapter (not supplied)  
„ Detaching the DC power cord/battery pack from  
the camcorder  
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.  
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„ 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.60).  
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Recording  
-RW (VF)  
R
HDD  
BD-R RAM -RW (VR)  
BD-RE  
Recording Movies  
: You can choose either HDD or BD/DVD to record movies.  
: You can record movies to BD/DVD.  
DZ-BD7HA  
DZ-BD70A  
1 Slide the Movie/Stills switch to “ ”.  
2 Open the LCD monitor.  
Press and hold the lock  
button, and turn the power  
switch to “ON”.  
4
Record button  
(See next page.)  
DZ-BD7HA  
3 Turn the power switch to “ON”.  
The HDD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode.  
Movies will be recorded to the 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 active function will alternate as follows:  
HDD indicator lights  
BD/DVD indicator lights.  
• Switch to “OFF”, to turn off.  
DZ-BD70A  
3 Turn the power switch to “ON”.  
The BD/DVD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode.  
• Switch to “OFF”, to turn off.  
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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.16) will also light red.  
• To pause recording, press the record button  
again. The elapsed recording time will be reset  
to “0:00:00”.  
10:00AM  
Remaining  
battery level  
Elapsed recording time  
(hrs : mins : secs)  
Remaining space on  
HDD/BD/DVD/Card  
• To resume recording, press the record button  
again.  
Current time  
„ Using the Quick Start  
function  
Just press  
QUICK START.  
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.  
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Hints  
• You can switch the camcorder to stills recording mode by sliding the  
movie/stills switch to “  
”
(p.45) even while the power is on.  
• For details on screen displays during recording, see p.42.  
• You can change the movie recording quality 1 ꢁ  
.
• If you cannot record movies, the camcorder does not operate, or it takes too  
long for recording to start, see “Troubleshooting” (p.140).  
• 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. 1×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight  
compensation will return to their default settings (p.62, 65–67).  
– Regardless of the power save setting (p.60), 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.153).  
• 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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„ 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.  
Recording mode  
Recording status  
Movie recording time  
Remaining space on  
HDD/BD/DVD/Card  
Full Auto (p.73)/  
Current medium  
Warnings/Messages  
(HDD/BD/DVD/Card)  
0 : 0 0 : 0 0  
R E M 5 3 M I N  
H D D a c c e s s . . .  
1 0 : 0 0 A M  
1 0 / 1 / 2 0 0 7  
Program AE  
White Balance  
Zoom  
Exposure  
Remaining battery level  
Current time/date  
Backlight  
Manual Focus  
Self-Timer  
Flash  
MIC. Filter  
HDMI audio output  
Compensation  
Electronic Image  
Stabilizer (EIS)  
Movie Quality  
* The above display is for explanation and different from the actual display.  
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Recording mode (p.24, 25, 26)  
: Movie (HDD/BD/DVD)  
Program AE (p.68)  
No icon : Auto  
: Stills (Card)  
: Portrait  
Current medium and its status (p.29)  
(HDD/BD/DVD/Card)  
: Spotlight  
: Sand & Snow  
: Low Light  
: HDD  
: Protected HDD  
: BD-RE  
White Balance (p.70)  
No icon  
: Auto  
: Protected BD-RE  
: BD-R  
: Set  
: Outdoors  
: Indoor 1  
: Indoor 2  
: Finalized BD-R  
: DVD-RAM  
: Protected DVD-RAM  
: DVD-RW (VR mode)  
Backlight Compensation (p.67)  
No icon  
: Off  
: On  
: Protected DVD-RW (VR mode)  
: Finalized DVD-RW (VR mode)  
Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)  
(when using HDD/BD/DVD)  
: Protected Finalized DVD-RW  
(VR mode)  
No icon  
: Off  
: On  
: DVD-RW (VF mode)  
: Finalized DVD-RW (VF mode)  
: DVD-R  
HD movie recording quality (p.76)  
(when using HDD/BD)  
: Finalized DVD-R  
HX  
HF  
HS  
: High quality  
(finalized using this camcorder)  
: Standard quality  
: Extended recording  
*1  
: DVD-R finalized using a device  
other than the DZ-BD7HA/  
DZ-BD70A.  
SD movie recording quality (p.76)  
(when using DVD)  
DVD-R recorded using a  
HITACHI camcorder marketed  
before the DZ-BD7HA/  
DZ-BD70A  
SX  
SF  
: High quality  
: Standard quality  
: SD memory card  
: Locked SD memory card  
*2  
No medium icon  
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Zoom (p.62)  
: No audio signals are output.  
Remaining battery level  
Digital zoom Off  
Full  
Almost empty  
Recording status  
Digital zoom: 40x  
(when using HDD/BD/DVD)  
: Recording  
REC  
: Recording pause (lit green)  
/Focusislocked (lit purple when  
using Card (recording stills))  
Digital zoom: 500x  
(when using HDD/BD/DVD)  
*3  
No icon  
*4  
Remaining space on HDD/BD/DVD/Card  
Exposure  
REM XX HOUR XX MIN*5  
No gauge  
: Auto  
: Remaining recordable time  
during movie recording (HDD/  
BD/DVD)  
: Manual  
Manual Focus  
No gauge  
REM XX*6 : Number of remaining  
recordable still images during  
stills recording (Card)  
: Auto  
: Manual  
Self-Timer (when using Card)  
No icon  
: Off  
: On  
*1 The icon of a disc which is recorded on a  
device other than the DZ-BD7HA/  
DZ-BD70A and can playable but not  
recordable on the DZ-BD7HA  
(Ten-second countdown)  
Flash (p.74)  
(when using Card)  
DZ-BD70A lights orange.  
*2 No icon appears when:  
• no disc or card is inserted.  
No icon  
: Auto  
• an unusable disc or card is inserted.  
*3 No icon appears when:  
: Flash On  
: Flash Off  
• 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.  
MIC. Filter  
No icon  
• the HDD, disc, or card has no remaining  
space.  
: Off  
: On  
*4 No remaining time or number will be  
displayed when a protected disc or locked  
card, or a finalized BD-R/DVD-RW (VF  
mode)/DVD-R disc is inserted.  
HDMI audio output (p.108)  
*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.  
In case of the HDMI connection, audio signals  
are output only while playback.  
No icon  
: Audio signals are output.  
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CARD  
Recording Still Pictures  
Still pictures are recorded on an SD Card.  
1 Slide the Movie/Stills switch to “ ”.  
2 Open the LCD monitor.  
Press and hold the lock  
button, and turn the power  
switch to “ON”.  
3 Turn the power switch to “ON”.  
The SD CARD indicator lights.  
• Switch to “OFF”, to turn off.  
4 Press PHOTO halfway down.  
A subject in the center 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.  
.Using the Quick Start function  
See p.40  
45  
Hints  
• You can switch the camcorder to movie recording mode by sliding the  
movie/stills switch to “  
”
(p.39) even while the power is on.  
• For details on screen displays during recording, see p.42.  
• If you want to compose a shot in which the subject is not centered, first  
press PHOTO halfway with the subject centered 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.65).  
• 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.170).  
• If you are unable to record still pictures, see “Troubleshooting” (p.140).  
• 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. 1×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight compensation will  
return to their default settings (p.62, 65–67).  
– Regardless of the power save setting (p.60), 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.153).  
• 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.  
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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.  
DISC NAVIGATION  
MENU  
SELECT  
ꢀ (stop/cancel)  
(/'/&/%/Confirmation  
-RW (VF)  
R
CARD  
HDD  
BD-R RAM -RW (VR)  
BD-RE  
„ 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 medium you want to play back (p.39, p.45).  
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  
ꢀ
.
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HDD  
RAM -RW (VR) CARD  
BD-RE  
„ Deleting the last recorded scene  
Play back the last recorded scene (see p.47).  
Press MENU. then select “Edit” by pressing '/(.  
Select “Edit”  
“Delete Scene”, then press the confirmation button.  
Select “YES” by pressing &, then press  
Delete Scene  
the confirmation button.  
The scene will be deleted.  
Delete scene?  
YES  
NO  
• To cancel deletion, select “NO” and  
press the confirmation button or  
simply press ꢀ.  
ENTER  
RETURN  
• After deleting or canceling deletion,  
the camcorder will return to  
recording pause mode.  
-RW (VR) -RW (VF)  
R
CARD  
HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM  
„ 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.  
The number of currently  
selected scenes (p.49).  
Movie/Stills  
Current medium  
Disc Navigation  
[
]
Select  
1
Current scene number  
/Total number of scenes  
All Scenes  
0001/0027  
Date separator line  
PLAY DESELECT ALL  
Bar graph  
Operation guide  
Currently selected scene  
48  
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 the confirmation button.  
• If you press the confirmation button while “+” is displayed, playback starts  
from the first scene.  
-RW (VF)  
R
CARD  
HDD  
BD-R RAM -RW (VR)  
BD-RE  
„ Choosing and playing back multiple scenes  
After step  
of “Choosing and playing back a scene” (p.48), 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 utilize more than one method in the table below when choosing scenes.  
• You can choose up to 999 scenes.  
• The color 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-color frame: includes the meaning of both colors  
Select a scene by pressing &/%/(/',  
then press SELECT.  
Repeat this step to choose the next scene.  
Select multiple scenes  
individually  
Press and hold SELECT until the cursor frame  
Using the current scene as  
your starting point, select  
multiple previous or  
succeeding consecutive  
scenes  
becomes blue.  
Choose a final scene by pressing &/%/(/',  
then press the confirmation button to confirm the  
setting.  
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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 (/'.  
Select all scenes from the  
current scene to the final  
scene. (Menu option:  
Current– End)  
Press % or the confirmation button.  
After choosing the desired option by pressing (/  
', press the confirmation button to confirm the  
setting.  
Select all scenes on the  
media. (Menu option: All)  
Cancel operations while  
selecting the range (while a Press ꢀ.  
blue frame is displayed)  
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 ꢀ.  
-RW (VF)  
R
CARD  
HDD  
RAM -RW (VR)  
BD-RE BD-R  
„ Jumping to the designated scene  
Press MENU after step  
of “Choosing and playing back a scene” (p.48)—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.  
50  
z Jumping to a specified point  
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.  
to  
Select “Specify” in step  
in  
3
“Jumping to the designated scene”  
(p.50), then press the confirmation  
button.  
The specify screen will appear.  
Total recording time of  
Hints  
all selected scenes  
• To cancel the “Go To” procedure  
midway, press ꢀ before going to  
the specified point.  
Position of currently  
played back image  
1
Go To  
• With a card, the number of stills  
will appear at the “Top”, “Current”,  
“End”, and “Go To” indicators.  
CURRENT  
Go To  
ENTER  
TOP  
END  
RETURN  
Note  
Cursor  
Cursor position  
The cursor position is a rough  
estimate. The cursor may not move  
at even intervals.  
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  
BD/DVD, one still for  
card)  
Press and hold & / %:  
To move the cursor in ten  
minutes increments for  
HDD (one minute for BD/  
DVD, ten stills for card)  
2
Go To  
CURRENT  
Go To  
ENTER  
TOP  
END  
RETURN  
(When the start of the  
selected scene is selected)  
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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 finalized BD-R/DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R 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.  
-RW (VR) -RW (VF)  
R
HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM  
„ Adjusting speaker volume during movie playback  
Decreases the volume  
Increases the volume  
„ 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.  
0:00:00  
006 0006  
9:30AM  
10/ 1/2007  
No display  
Playback information display  
Recording date/time  
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When using  
HDD/BD/DVD  
Current medium  
(HDD/BD/DVD)*3  
Repeat play*4  
Playback  
Movie/Stills  
operation*5  
Playback condition  
(All Scenes, Date, Playlist)  
Counter  
1
*
Scene No.  
Date/Playlist No.*2  
When using  
Card  
Scene No.  
Lock*4  
File name  
Slide Show*4  
SD memory card  
Movie/Stills  
Playback  
operation*5  
*1  
Playlist,  
Scenes  
Date, or  
All  
“,” 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.  
*2 Not displayed while playing All Scenes.  
*3 See “Current medium and its status  
(p.29) (HDD/BD/DVD/Card)” on p.43.  
*4 Appears when set (see p.55, 56, 102).  
*5 There are following playback operations:  
ꢂ: 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.  
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-RW (VR) -RW (VF)  
R
HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM  
„ Simple functions you  
can use during  
Movies  
playback or playback  
pause  
(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.  
-RW (VR) -RW (VF)  
R
HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM  
Movies  
(during playback)  
• Fast-forward/Reverse  
• Skipping  
• Continuous skipping  
Functions  
Pause  
Press  
The confirmation button  
Fast-  
The following functions only operate  
during playback pause.  
% (Forward)/&ꢃ  
forward/  
(Reverse) and hold  
Reverse  
Functions  
Press  
Skip  
' (Forward)/  
(ꢃ(Reverse)  
forward/  
Frame by  
backward  
frame  
% (Forward)/  
&ꢃ(Reverse)  
playback  
(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.  
• 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  
% (Forward)/&ꢃ  
(Reverse) and hold  
' (Forward)/(ꢃ  
(Reverse) and hold  
playback  
Continuous  
(Forward/  
skipping  
Reverse)  
• No sound will be heard.  
• Slow playback advances in  
intervals of approx. 0.03 seconds  
and reverses in intervals of  
approx. 0.5 seconds.  
' (Forward)/(ꢃ  
(Reverse) and hold  
Continuou  
s skipping  
Skips forward/backward  
continuously to the start of each  
scene. Release the button at the  
scene you wish to watch.  
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CARD  
Notes  
„ Playing still pictures  
on a card  
• 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.  
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  
CARD  
screen (p.48).  
Still pictures  
Select “Playback Setting” by pressing  
(/', then press %.  
(during card playback)  
Reminder: For still images, a “scene”  
is one still image, a photograph.  
Select “Slide Show” and press % to  
select “On”.  
Functions  
Press  
Press MENU to make the menu  
disappear and select a still picture  
(scene) from the disc navigation  
screen.  
Playing  
'/% (Forward)/  
(/&ꢃ(Reverse)  
previous or  
laterscenes  
(stills)  
The slide show begins.  
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.  
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-RW (VF)  
R
-RW (VR) -RW (VF)  
R
HDD  
BD-R RAM -RW (VR)  
HDD  
BD-R RAM  
BD-RE  
BD-RE  
„ Playing back scenes  
repeatedly  
„ Capturing a still  
picture from a movie  
(PHOTO Capture)  
(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.49), playback of the  
specified scenes will be repeated.  
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.  
Press MENU on the disc navigation  
screen (p.48).  
• If you press PHOTO, go to step  
. If you press MENU,  
Select “Others” by pressing (/  
', then press %.  
proceed to the next step.  
Select “Repeat Play” by pressing  
Select “Edit” by pressing (/',  
(/', then press %.  
then press %.  
Select “On” by pressing (/',  
then press the confirmation button to  
confirm the setting.  
If “PHOTO Capture” is not selected,  
select it by pressing (/', then  
press the confirmation button.  
Press MENU to return to the disc  
Press & to select “YES”, then press  
navigation screen.  
the confirmation button to confirm.  
Press the confirmation button to  
begin playback.  
• To cancel capturing, either press  
the confirmation button while  
“NO” is selected or press ꢀ.  
• After capturing is complete or  
canceled, the screen will return  
to playback pause.  
• 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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Various Recording Techniques  
How to Operate the Menu  
Press MENU.  
1
2
Example:  
Select “Camera Functions Setup”  
“White Balance” a white balance mode  
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.  
Camera Functions Setup  
Camera Functions Setup  
Program AE  
White Balance  
Program AE  
White Balance  
EIS  
Auto  
MENU  
EIS  
On  
Digital Zoom  
MIC.Filter  
Auxiliary Line  
Digital Zoom  
MIC.Filter  
Auxiliary Line  
40x  
Off  
Off  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ENTER  
EXIT  
Press up/down  
to move the  
cursor up or  
down.  
“Camera Functions Setup”  
“White Balance”  
Initial Setup  
a white balance mode  
Beep  
On  
Off  
On  
English  
Auto  
Power Save  
Record LED  
Language  
Demo Mode  
Reset  
Current settings appear first.  
After selecting one of the setup  
items, its options appear.  
ENTER  
EXIT  
Press the confirmation button to confirm, then  
MENU to end.  
3
* To quit without changing the setting,  
press MENU before pressing the  
confirmation button.  
To cancel/exit and return to the  
previous stage  
These operations work  
almost the same way.  
To go back left in the menu  
57  
Menu (While Recording)  
 indicates the function can also be set from  
the stills menu.  
Movie menu  



Menu items (1st level)  
Menu items (2nd level)  
See  
p.68  
p.70  
p.72  
p.62  
p.73  
p.72  
Program AE  
White Balance  
EIS  
Camera Functions Setup  
Digital Zoom  
MIC. Filter  
Auxiliary Line  

HD Video Mode  
(when the HDD or a BD is used)  
SD Video Mode  
Record Functions Setup  
p.76  
(when a DVD is used)  
Component Output  
LCD/EVF Adjust  
EVF Display  
Date Set  











p.109  
p.60  
p.60  
p.23  
p.61  
p.60  
p.60  
p.60  
p.60  
p.60  
p.60  
Output Functions Setup  
LCD/EVF Setup  
Date Setup  
Date Mode  
Beep  
Power Save  
Record LED  
Language  
Initial Setup  
Demo Mode  
Reset  
58  
 indicates the function can also be set from  
Stills menu  
the movie menu.  
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Menu items (2nd level)  
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p.70  
p.74  
p.72  
p.77  
p.109  
p.60  
p.60  
p.23  
p.61  
p.60  
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p.60  
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Program AE  
White Balance  
Flash  
Camera Functions Setup  
Auxiliary Line  
Self Timer  
Component Output  
LCD/EVF Adjust  
EVF Display  
Date Set  
Date Mode  
Beep  
Power Save  
Record LED  
Language  
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Record Functions Setup  
Output Functions Setup  
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LCD/EVF Setup  
Date Setup  
Initial Setup  
Demo Mode  
Reset  
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„ How to use the LCD/EVF setup and initial setup  
Initial  
Value  
Menu items  
Explanation of functions  
LCD  
Adjusts the brightness of the  
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Brightness  
LCD monitor.  
Adjusts the brightness of the  
EVF Brightness  
Color Level  
LCD/EVF Adjust*  
viewfinder.  
Adjusts the color density of  
the LCD monitor and  
viewfinder.  
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If set to “On”, images always appear in the  
viewfinder regardless of the orientation of the  
LCD monitor.  
EVF Display  
Beep  
Auto  
On  
Select “Off” to turn off the beeps that sound  
when any button is pressed.  
When set to “On”, the camcorder power will  
automatically turn off if it is left idle for  
approx. five minutes during recording pause  
mode.  
Power Save  
Off  
When set to “Off”, the camcorder does not  
turn off automatically except while in sleep  
mode.  
Record LED  
Language  
Demo Mode  
Reset  
p.75  
On  
English  
Auto  
–
You can select the display language.  
p.61  
Returns all menu settings to default.  
* 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.23) for setting procedures.  
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 a wall outlet 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 “D/M/Y” or “Y/M/D”.  
(Selecting “D/M/Y” will change the clock to 24 hour style.)  
Press MENU.  
Select “Date Setup”  
“Date Mode” one of the date formats  
Press the confirmation button, then 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-BD7HA), 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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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.  
Magnified Recording  
(Optical Zoom and  
Digital Zoom)  
The zoom lever allows you to choose  
a range of magnifications from wide-  
angle to telephoto zooming.  
Digital range  
Optical zooming up to ten times is the  
maximum telephoto magnification.  
When using a card (recording stills),  
only optical zoom works.  
Maximum  
optical zoom  
Current zoom  
position  
500x  
W:Wide-angle  
(Recording over  
a wide range)  
T:Telephoto  
(Magnifies  
recording)  
The maximum telephoto zoom is  
500x magnification. The zoom bar  
appears as follows.  
Digital range  
Maximum  
optical zoom  
Current zoom  
position  
Setting the digital zoom  
Maximum zoom values will depend  
on the “Digital Zoom” settings in the  
Menu as follows.  
During recording pause, press  
1
MENU.  
Select “Camera Functions Setup”  
Digital zoom options  
“Digital Zoom”  
option  
a digital zoom  
2
3
Off  
When the zoom is used, the following  
optical zoom bar appears in the LCD  
monitor.  
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.  
Maximum  
optical zoom  
Current zoom position  
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Recording at Close  
Range  
(Macro Recording)  
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;  
When you record a small subject at  
close range, you can bring the lens  
surface as close as approx. 0.8 inch (2  
cm) to the subject. This will allow you  
to enlarge the subject to cover the  
entire screen.  
“Off” → “40x” → “500x”  
Notes  
Recording at close range  
• 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.  
During recording pause or recording,  
point the camcorder at the subject  
and push the zoom lever toward the  
W side until the wide-angle is  
1 maximized.  
• Recording up close may  
require more lighting. If the  
screen is dark, direct a light  
source at the subject.  
Note  
Although the zoom can be used, the  
focus may become blurred  
depending on the distance to the  
subject.  
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Using the Separately-  
Sold Lenses to  
Increase the Wide-  
Angle or Telephoto  
Effect  
• If you attach the DZ-TL43  
conversion lens, the focusing  
range at the T (telephoto) side  
will be from approx. 9.84 feet (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.71).  
• 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 changing lenses, be careful  
not to drop the camcorder.  
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.  
Attachingtheseparately  
sold lenses  
Remove the lens cap from the  
conversion lens and attach the  
conversion lens to the camcorder  
• Attaching a conversion lens will  
prevent you from using the flash.  
Turn the “Flash” setting to “Off”  
(p.74).  
Conversion lens  
1
• Some commercially sold  
conversion lens may not be  
compatible with this camcorder.  
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During recording pause or recording,  
press FOCUS.  
The Focus icon appears in the  
LCD monitor.  
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.66).)  
1
Manual focus icon  
Focusing range  
• Focusing switches between  
Manual Focus and Auto Focus  
each time the FOCUS button is  
pressed. The icon is displayed  
only during manual focusing.  
• T (telephoto) side:  
Approx. 3.2 feet (1 m) from the lens  
surface to infinity.  
• W (wide-angle) side:  
Approx. 13/16″ (2 cm) from the  
lens surface to infinity.  
Push the zoom lever toward the T  
(telephoto) side to magnify the  
subject.  
2
3
How to focus manually  
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.  
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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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.  
Subjects are not  
in the center of  
the frame  
Subjects that  
are both near  
and far  
Adjusting the exposure  
manually  
Subjects lit by a  
neon sign or spot  
Subjectsbehind  
glass covered  
light which glares with water  
or emits strong  
light  
droplets or dirt  
Subjects moving  
rapidly  
Subjects with  
minimal  
variation in  
brightness such  
as a white wall  
Dark subjects  
Night views  
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During recording pause or recording,  
press EXPOSURE.  
The exposure bar appears in the  
LCD monitor.  
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.  
1
Compensating for  
backlight  
Exposure Bar  
• Each time you press  
EXPOSURE, exposure  
adjustment switches between  
manual adjustment and  
automatic adjustment. The  
exposure bar appears only  
during manual adjustment.  
Adjust the exposure by pressing &/  
%.  
2
• When the power is turned off,  
exposure adjustment returns to  
automatic adjustment.  
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.  
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During recording pause or recording,  
press BLC.  
The backlight compensation  
icon appears in the LCD  
monitor.  
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.  
1
Backlight compensation icon  
• Each time you press BLC, the  
backlight setting turns On or  
Off. The backlight  
Recording mode  
compensation icon appears  
only when this function is On.  
• When the power is turned off,  
the backlight compensation  
setting returns to Off.  
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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Subjects Using the  
LCD Monitor Light  
(Assist Light)  
During recording pause, press  
MENU.  
1
Select “Camera Functions Setup”  
2
You can use the LCD monitor as a  
light source which allows you to  
record a subject up to 3.2 feet (1 m)  
away even in a dark place.  
To check images, use the viewfinder  
(p.20).  
“Program AE”  
a recording mode  
Press the confirmation button to  
confirm, then MENU to end.  
The selected recording mode  
(other than Auto) appears in the  
LCD monitor (p.42).  
3
• The recording mode is retained  
in memory even when the  
power is turned off.  
Repeat steps 1 to 3 on the left  
column to select “Low Light” for  
recording mode in step 2.  
1
Rotate the LCD monitor 180° so that  
it faces the same direction as the  
2 lens.  
The LCD monitor will light  
white.  
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.  
Note  
Moving subjects or camera shake  
may cause after-images to appear.  
Use a tripod for best results.  
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Adjusting the Color  
(White Balance)  
During recording pause, press  
MENU.  
1
Light is required when recording  
subjects. While the naked eye  
perceives colors as they are, images  
recorded by a camera may appear  
redder or bluer than they actually are.  
To record white colored subjects as  
white images, adjust the white  
balance.  
The camcorder normally adjusts the  
color automatically (during Auto).  
Change the white balance setting  
according to the recording conditions.  
Select “Camera Functions Setup”  
“White Balance” a white balance  
mode  
2
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.42).  
• The white balance mode is  
retained in memory even when  
the power is turned off.  
White balance mode  
Auto (No icon appears.)  
Note  
Set  
Do not block the infrared sensor  
with your hand or other things to  
obtain a good cast for your  
recording.  
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.  
Infrared sensor  
Indoor 1  
To record under incandescent  
light, halogen light or soft  
fluorescent light.  
Indoor 2  
To record under bright  
fluorescent light  
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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.  
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 color, readjust the settings  
in “Set” each time the  
Point the camcorder at the white  
object so that it fills the screen.  
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recording conditions change.  
If the power is turned off while  
white balance is in “Set”  
Thick white  
paper  
mode, “  
” flashes in the  
1
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.  
During recording pause, press  
MENU.  
2
Notes  
• It may be difficult to perform this  
setting in dark places. Also if the  
zoom bar is positioned in the  
digital range (p.62), you may not  
be able to set the white balance. If  
white balance settings cannot be  
Select “Camera Functions Setup”  
3
“White Balance”  
“Set”  
Press the confirmation button.  
4
5
“
” flashes in the LCD  
monitor.  
accomplished, “  
” will  
Press the confirmation button again,  
and continue holding the button  
continue to flash. Return the  
zoom to the optical range and  
redo the settings in a bright  
environment.  
down until “  
” stops flashing and  
lights steadily.  
The white balance setting is  
complete.  
• 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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We recommend you stabilize the  
camcorder using both hands and  
support your arms against your  
body when recording.  
Using the Electronic  
Image Stabilizer (EIS)  
EIS corrects for fuzziness in an image  
when you zoom in on a subject.  
• 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.  
We recommend turning EIS Off when  
you position the camcorder on a table  
or use a tripod when recording.  
• Subjects may be distorted or blur  
while EIS is On due to the nature  
of the image sensor (CMOS  
sensor), which is not a  
Turning EIS Off/On  
During recording pause, press  
MENU.  
1
malfunction. Also refer to  
Select “Camera Functions Setup”  
“Troubleshooting” (p.140).  
2
“EIS”  
“On”/“Off”  
Press the confirmation button to  
confirm, then MENU to end.  
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Guidelines  
(Auxiliary Line)  
“
” appears in the LCD  
monitor (p.42).  
• 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.  
3
You can display recording guidelines  
to help compose your shots.  
Turning recording  
guidelines On/Off  
During recording pause, press  
MENU.  
1
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.  
Select “Camera Functions Setup”  
2
“Auxiliary Line”  
“On”/“Off”  
Press the confirmation button to  
confirm, then MENU to end.  
When “On” is selected, vertical  
and horizontal guidelines appear  
in the LCD monitor.  
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Reducing Wind Noise  
During Recording  
Restoring all the  
Recording Settings to  
Default (Full Auto)  
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.  
You can reset the following manually  
adjusted recording settings to their  
defaults with the press of a single  
button.  
Function Default See  
Focus  
Auto  
Auto  
Off  
p.65  
p.66  
p.67  
Turning the MIC. filter  
On/Off  
Exposure  
BLC (Backlight)  
Program AE  
Auto  
Auto  
On  
p.68  
p.70  
p.72  
p.73  
During recording pause, press  
MENU.  
(recording mode)  
1
White Balance  
EIS (Electronic  
Select “Camera Functions Setup”  
2
Image Stabilizer)  
“MIC. Filter”  
“On”/“Off”  
MIC. Filter  
Off  
Press the confirmation button to  
confirm, then MENU to end.  
When the function is turned On,  
Setting the recording  
settings to full auto  
“
” appears in the LCD  
monitor (p.42).  
• The MIC. filter setting is  
retained in memory even when  
the power is turned off.  
3
• 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.  
During recording pause or recording,  
Note  
press FULL AUTO.  
The MIC. filter does not work if you  
are using an external microphone  
(p.78).  
“FULL AUTO” appears in the  
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LCD monitor for a while and the  
settings are reset to their default  
settings.  
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Press the confirmation button to  
confirm, then MENU to end.  
Using the Flash  
• To check where the flash icon  
appears in the LCD monitor,  
see (p.42).  
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.  
• 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.  
3
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).  
Flash mode  
Auto  
The flash fires only when necessary.  
Hints  
When the flash is needed, “  
”
• 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.  
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  
• “  
” flashes in the LCD  
monitor all the time. The flash always  
monitor while the flash is  
recharging and the flash will  
not fire.  
fires when you fully press PHOTO.  
Off  
“
” is always displayed in the  
• When recording stills up close,  
set “Flash” setting to “Off”. If  
the subject is too close, image  
smearing may occur.  
LCD monitor and the flash will not  
fire.  
Selecting a flash mode  
Notes  
During recording pause, press  
MENU.  
1
• When a conversion lens is  
attached, the flash cannot be  
used. Adjust the “Flash” setting  
to “Off”.  
Select “Camera Functions Setup”  
2
“Flash”  
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• Although the flash range differs  
according to the subject, as a  
reference, its range is about 3.2–  
8.2 feet (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.  
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.  
• When recording consecutive  
shots using the flash, the flash  
may not fire or the amount of  
light emitted may not be  
Turning Off/On the  
recording indicator  
During recording pause, press  
1
sufficiently adjusted. After using  
the flash to record, it is  
MENU.  
recommended that you wait for a  
while and then press PHOTO to  
record again.  
Select “Initial Setup”  
“Record  
2
3
LED”  
“Off”/”On”  
Press the confirmation button to  
confirm, then MENU to end.  
• 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 3.2 feet (1  
m) away.  
• Do not fire the flash at the driver/  
rider of a moving vehicle or  
bicycle, etc. Doing so will  
• 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.77).  
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.  
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DVD Movie Quality  
(SD Video Mode) and  
Recording Time  
-RW (VR) -RW (VF)  
R
HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM  
Changing the Movie  
Quality  
SD  
Explana-  
tion  
Recording  
time*1  
You can change the movie recording  
quality to make high quality  
recordings or lower the quality to  
record over longer periods of time.  
Video  
Mode  
SX*2  
SF  
XTRA Approx. 20 mins.  
FINE Approx. 30 mins.  
*1 Of one side of a disc if a double-sided  
disc is used.  
HD: High Definition  
SD: Standard Definition  
*2 In high temperature environments,  
the image quality may be degraded to  
an SF equivalent.  
HDD Movie Quality  
(HD Video Mode) and  
Recording Time  
(DZ-BD7HA)  
Switching Movie Quality  
During recording pause, press  
MENU.  
1
HD  
Video  
Mode  
Explana-  
Recording time  
tion  
DZ-BD7HA  
HX*  
HF  
High  
STD  
Approx. 4 hrs.  
Approx. 5 hrs.  
Select “Record Functions Setup”  
“HD Video Mode” (When HDD or  
BD)/”SD Video Mode” (When DVD)  
Extended  
HS  
Approx. 8 hrs.  
recording  
a movie quality option  
DZ-BD70A  
2
* In high temperature environments, the  
image quality may be degraded to an  
HF equivalent.  
Select “Record Functions Setup”  
“HD Video Mode” (When BD)/”SD  
Video Mode” (When DVD)  
a movie quality option  
BD Movie Quality  
(HD Video Mode) and  
Recording Time  
HD  
Explana-  
tion  
Recording  
time*1  
Video  
Mode  
HX*2  
HF  
High  
STD  
Approx. 60 mins.  
Approx. 80 mins.  
Extended  
HS  
Approx. 120 mins.  
recording  
*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.  
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Press the confirmation button to  
confirm, then MENU to end.  
The selected movie quality will be  
displayed in the LCD monitor  
(p.42).  
• 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.  
CARD  
Using the Self-Timer  
You can use the self-timer to record  
still photos.  
During still picture recording pause,  
press MENU.  
1
Select “Record Functions Setup”  
2
“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.42)  
3
.
• When a DVD is replaced with a  
BD, the movie quality will be  
changed to the most recent BD  
setting (and vice versa).  
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  
4
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.  
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-RW (VR) -RW (VF)  
R
HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM  
Note  
Using an External  
Microphone  
When connecting a microphone,  
open the cover as in the “Correct”  
example.  
You can obtain clearer recording  
sounds by connecting a commercially  
sold external microphone to the  
camcorder’s MIC connector.  
Correct  
Incorrect  
ToMIC  
jack  
• 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.  
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Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA)  
Time required for  
dubbing  
Required time estimates for dubbing  
scenes approx. 60 minutes long are as  
follows:  
HDD  
This camcorder allows you to choose  
from four options when dubbing images  
recorded on HDD to a BD/DVD.  
Disc type  
Dubbing options  
BD  
DVD  
•“New”  
HD/SD  
Video Mode  
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.  
Approx. 30  
mins.  
Approx. 22  
mins.  
Approx. 15  
mins.  
HX  
—
—
—
HF  
•“Date”  
HS  
Dubs all scenes recorded on the HDD  
on the same date to a BD/DVD,  
beginning with the first scene.  
Approx. 120  
mins.  
SX/SF  
—
•“All”  
Dubs all scenes recorded on the HDD  
to a BD/DVD, beginning with the first  
scene.  
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.  
•“Select”  
You can select your favorite scenes  
from all those recorded on the HDD,  
for dubbing.  
•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.  
Discs and picture quality  
for dubbing  
•Dubbing to a BD disc  
You can dub scenes in the original  
recorded quality.  
When dubbing to BD with HX  
Video Mode  
•Dubbing to a DVD disc  
• HD quality is converted to SD  
quality before dubbing of scenes.  
• The quality mode can be selected  
when dubbing.  
Scene 1  
Scene 2  
10  
mins.  
50 mins.  
50 mins.  
Disc 1  
Disc 2  
10 minutes will remain.  
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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.  
HDD/BD/DVD/Card" (p.169).  
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.99) before dubbing.  
•No auto divide  
The maximum number of scenes for  
one disc will be dubbed.  
When dubbing to a BD with HX  
VIDEO Mode  
Hints for dubbing  
z The maximum number of scenes  
that can be dubbed will vary  
depending on the BD/DVD used  
(p.170).  
Scene 1  
Scene 2  
50 mins.  
60 mins.  
z Dub marks “  
” appear for the  
thumbnails of the scenes which  
have already been dubbed.  
Disc 1  
Disc 2  
10 minutes will remain.  
Before you begin  
z Prepare a recordable disc (p.30).  
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  
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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.  
About the playlist (p.94)  
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  
Notes on dubbing  
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.95), and then execute  
dubbing.  
z A BD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R  
dubbed on this camcorder will not  
be automatically finalized. To play  
it back on a BD/DVD player/  
recorder, be sure to finalize it on  
this camcorder first.  
z If you combine scenes with  
different recording dates on a  
playlist, and dub the combined  
scene to a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW  
(VR mode) disc, 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.  
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  
About edited scenes such as  
divided (p.99), combined  
(p.100), and faded (p.101)  
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.  
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.  
z If you dub scenes combined using  
the “Edit” function to a DVD-RW  
(VF mode)/DVD-R, the two scenes  
immediately before the  
combination(sometimesmorethan  
two scenes) will be dubbed.  
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Choose a disc for dubbing and insert  
it into the camcorder (p.33).  
• If a DVD is loaded, specify the  
Video Mode (“SX” or “SF”).  
• If more than one disc is needed,  
go to step 7.  
First Dubbing (“New”)  
This option allows you to dub scenes  
which were recorded to the HDD and  
have not yet been dubbed to BD/DVD.  
6
• If one disc is sufficient, then go  
to step 8.  
Select “With auto divide” or “No  
auto divide”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
7
8
The confirmation screen appears.  
Select “Execute“, then press the  
confirmation button.  
Dubbing starts.  
When another disc is needed to  
continue dubbing, a message screen  
requesting another blank disc  
appears. Replace a disc with a new  
one.  
Connect the AC adapter/charger to  
the camcorder (p.37).  
• Dubbing is not possible if a  
battery pack is used as a power  
source.  
9
1
2
After the dubbing is complete, the  
confirmation screen whether or not  
you delete the dubbed scenes  
appears.  
Turn the power switch to “MODE”  
until the HDD indicator lights (p.25).  
Press DUBBING  
.
10  
11  
The dubbing menu appears.  
• If you wish to erase the dubbed  
scenes, select “Yes”.  
Dubbing Menu  
• If you wish to leave them on the  
HDD, select “No”.  
All  
New  
Date  
3
Select  
Remove the disc.  
• Or press ꢀ to end.  
Dubbing the scene which isn't  
dubbed in HDD.  
EXIT  
ENTER  
Select “New”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
4
5
Select “BD” or “DVD”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
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Select “Date”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
The “Select Date” screen  
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.  
Select Date  
4
Total Scenes  
001 9/ 1 / 2007  
15min25sec  
1hour 1min 6sec  
55min36sec  
20  
10  
1
3
12  
38  
9/ 3 / 2007  
9/ 4 / 2007  
9/12 / 2007  
10/11 / 2007  
11/ 1 / 2007  
002  
003  
004  
005  
006  
1hour55min37sec  
5min27sec  
32min45sec  
• If you want to use “New”  
dubbing for a dubbed scene,  
clear the dub marks (p.87).  
• If you wish to quit dubbing  
while dubbing, press ꢀ.  
The confirmation message  
appears. Select “Yes” and press  
the confirmation button to quit  
dubbing.  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Select a date for dubbing, then press  
the confirmation button.  
5
6
Select “BD” or “DVD”, then press  
the confirmation button.  
Choose a disc for dubbing and insert  
it into the camcorder (p.33).  
• If a DVD is loaded, specify the  
Video Mode (“SX” or “SF”).  
• If more than one disc is  
needed, go to step 8.  
7
Dubbing All Scenes  
Recorded on the Same  
Day (“Date”)  
• If one disc is sufficient, then  
go to step 9.  
Select “With auto divide” or “No  
auto divide”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
The confirmation screen  
appears.  
This option allows you to collectively  
dub all scenes recorded on the HDD  
on the same day.  
8
9
Connect the AC adapter/charger to  
the camcorder (p.37).  
• Dubbing is not possible if a  
battery pack is used as a power  
source.  
Select “Execute“, then press the  
confirmation button.  
Dubbing starts.  
1
When another disc is needed to  
continue dubbing, a message screen  
requesting another blank disc  
appears. Replace a disc with a new  
one.  
Turn the power switch to “MODE”  
until the HDD indicator lights (p.25).  
10  
2
3
Press DUBBING  
.
The Dubbing Menu appears.  
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After the dubbing is complete, the  
confirmation screen whether or not  
you delete the dubbed scenes  
appears.  
Dubbing All Scenes  
Recorded on the HDD  
(“All”)  
11  
12  
• If you wish to erase the dubbed  
You can dub all scenes recorded on  
the HDD from the beginning in  
sequence.  
scenes, select “Yes”.  
• If you wish to leave them on  
the HDD, select “No”.  
Remove the disc.  
• Or press ꢀ to end.  
Connect the AC adapter/charger to  
the camcorder (p.37).  
1
• Dubbing is not possible if a  
battery pack is used as a power  
source.  
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.  
Turn the power switch to “MODE”  
until the HDD indicator lights (p.25).  
2
3
Press DUBBING  
.
The Dubbing Menu appears.  
• If you wish to quit dubbing  
while dubbing, press ꢀ.  
Select “All”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
The “Dubbing(All)” screen  
appears.  
4
5
The confirmation message  
appears. Select “Yes” and press  
the confirmation button to quit  
dubbing.  
Select “BD” or “DVD”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
Choose a disc for dubbing and insert  
it into the camcorder (p.33).  
• If a DVD is loaded, specify the  
Video Mode (“SX” or “SF”).  
• If more than one disc is needed,  
go to step 7.  
6
7
• If one disc is sufficient, then go  
to step 8.  
Select “With auto divide” or “No  
auto divide”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
The confirmation screen appears.  
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Select “Execute“, then press the  
confirmation button.  
Dubbing starts.  
Dubbing Scenes  
Selected (“Select”)  
8
9
You can select your favorite scenes  
from all those recorded on the HDD,  
for dubbing.  
When another disc is needed to  
continue dubbing, a message screen  
requesting another blank disc  
appears. Replace a disc with a new  
one.  
Connect the AC adapter/charger to  
the camcorder (p.37).  
After the dubbing is complete, the  
confirmation screen whether or not  
you delete the dubbed scenes  
appears.  
1
• Dubbing is not possible if a  
battery pack is used as a power  
source.  
10  
11  
Turn the power switch to “MODE”  
until the HDD indicator lights (p.25).  
• If you wish to erase the dubbed  
2
3
scenes, select “Yes”.  
• If you wish to leave them on the  
HDD, select “No”.  
Press DUBBING  
.
The Dubbing Menu appears.  
Remove the disc.  
• Or press ꢀ to end.  
Select “Select”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
4
5
Select “BD” or “DVD”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
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.  
Choose a disc for dubbing and insert  
it into the camcorder (p.33).  
6
7
• If a DVD is loaded, specify the  
Video Mode (“SX” or “SF”).  
Select“Withautodivide”or“Noauto  
divide”, then press the confirmation  
button.  
• If you wish to quit dubbing  
while dubbing, press ꢀ.  
The confirmation screen appears.  
The confirmation message  
appears. Select “Yes” and press  
the confirmation button to quit  
dubbing.  
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Select a scene for dubbing by pressing  
SELECT, then press the  
confirmation button.  
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.  
Dubbing(Select)  
All Scenes  
0010/0027  
8
SEL  
ENTER  
SELECT  
RETURN  
• If you wish to quit dubbing  
while dubbing, press ꢀ.  
The confirmation message  
appears. Select “Yes” and press  
the confirmation button to quit  
dubbing.  
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  
appears. Replace a disc with a new  
one.  
10  
After the dubbing is complete, the  
confirmation screen whether or not  
you delete the dubbed scenes  
appears.  
11  
12  
• If you wish to erase the dubbed  
scenes, select “Yes”.  
• If you wish to leave them on the  
HDD, select “No”.  
Remove the disc.  
• Or press ꢀ to end.  
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DisplayingonlyDubbedor  
Not Dubbed Scenes  
(Category)  
Clearing the dub marks  
on Thumbnails  
(MARK OFF)  
You can display all scenes recorded  
on the HDD according to their dubbed  
status.  
You can use “New” dubbing again by  
clearing the dub mark “  
”.  
Press DISC NAVIGATION  
.
1
2
Category Settings  
Choose a scene for which you want to  
clear the dub mark, then press  
“All”  
SELECT, then press MENU  
.
All scenes will be displayed in  
chronological order of recording  
regardless of whether they have been  
dubbed or not.  
•You can also choose multiple  
scenes (p.49).  
Select “Scene”  
“Dubbing”  
“Mark Off”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
• The confirmation screen  
appears.  
“Dubbed”  
Only scenes with the “  
” dub  
mark will be displayed in  
chronological order of recording.  
Mark Off  
3
“Un Dubbed”  
Only scenes without the “  
mark will be displayed in  
” dub  
Cancel dubbed mark?  
chronological order of recording.  
YES  
NO  
RETURN  
ENTER  
CHECK SCENE  
To set “Category”  
Select “YES”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
4
5
Press DISC NAVIGATION, then  
1
press MENU  
.
Press  
ꢀ
to end.  
Select “Others”  
“Category”  
2
3
a Category option  
Press the confirmation button, then  
press MENU to end.  
• The Category setting will return  
to “All” if you exit the DISC  
NAVIGATION screen.  
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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.  
z Information Display (p.103)  
You can choose a scene and check its  
recording date and time, image quality  
(for movie), length (for movie), and  
settings.  
z Lock (p.102)  
Convenient playback  
To avoid accidental deletion, you can  
choose stills and lock them. (You can  
also select all stills and lock them all.)  
z Format (p.102)  
The following are the functions that  
enable you to play back the scenes as  
if they were edited without changing  
the original data.  
You can erase all data from the  
selected medium.  
z Date (p.93)  
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.94)  
You can create a playlist by gathering  
your favorite scenes to play back.  
You can also delete or add scenes on  
the created playlist.  
z Fade (p.101)  
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.99)  
z Dividing a movie (p.99)  
z Combing multiple movies  
(p.100)  
Other editing  
z Go To (p.102)  
You can jump to the first or last scene  
among all scenes on the selected  
medium.  
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Menu Items for the Disc Navigation  
After pressing MENU on the disc navigation screen, you can use following functions.  
BD  
DVD  
Function  
Contents  
Page  
You can delete unnecessary  
scenes, combine scenes, or  
divide one scene.  
*1  
Editing  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
S
p.99  
You can lock any scene so that  
it will not be deleted by  
mistake.  
You can display information  
on one scene or multiple  
scenes, such as image quality,  
recording time, etc.  
Scene lock  
z
p.102  
Information  
display  
z
z
z
z
z
z
p.103  
You can create an original  
movie by changing the  
playback order of scenes.  
You can delete all data  
recorded on the HDD/BD/  
DVD/Card.  
Creating a  
playlist  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
p.95  
p.104  
p.105  
Initialization  
z
You can protect the HDD or a  
disc to prevent deletion or  
editing by mistake.  
Protection  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
Unprotection  
You can cancel the protection. p.105  
The remaining recordable  
movie time or number of  
recordable stills is displayed.  
Remaining  
display  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
p.106  
p.113  
(Capacity)  
You can use this camcorder to  
finalize any BD-R/DVD-RW/  
DVD-R disc recorded on it so  
that the disc can be viewed on  
another compatible BD/DVD  
player or device.  
Finalization  
z*2  
You can unfinalize a DVD-  
RW (VF mode) that was  
finalized on this camcorder so p.114  
that additional videos can be  
recorded on the disc.  
Unfinalization  
z
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BD  
DVD  
Function  
Contents  
Page  
You can play back scenes  
repeatedly.  
Repeat play  
Slide show  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
p.56  
p.55  
You can play back stills in  
succession.  
z
*1 Only deletion is possible  
*2 Additional recording can be made on a finalized DVD-RW (VR mode).  
90  
„ 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.  
To operate the menu, use  
&
/%  
/(  
/
'. See "How to Operate the Menu" (p.57).  
z When using HDD (DZ-BD7HA)/BD-RE/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR mode)  
a
Scene  
Edit  
Delete (p.99)  
Divide (p.99)  
Combine (p.100)  
Fade (p.101)  
HDD Setting/ Finalize Disc (p.111)  
(DVD-RW only)  
Disc Setting  
(BD/DVD)  
Format HDD/Disc (p.104)  
Protect HDD/Disc (p.105)  
Unprotect HDD/Disc (p.105)  
Capacity (p.106)  
1
CreatePlaylist*  
(p.95)  
2
Update Control Info. (p.144)  
Move*  
Full Format (p.155)  
Dubbing  
(p.79)  
(HDD only)  
Dubbing Menu  
(HDD only)  
Mark Off (p.87)  
Others  
Repeat Play On  
(p.56)  
Detail (p.103)  
Off  
Go To  
(p.102)  
Top  
End  
Category  
(p.87)  
All  
Dubbed  
Un Dubbed  
(HDD only)  
Select (p.49) Start  
→
Current  
End  
Current  
All  
→
*1 This menu item does not appear while  
playlist is displayed.  
Date/Playlist All Scenes  
*2 This menu item appears only while  
playlist is displayed.  
Select  
Date (p.93)  
Playlist (p.96)  
91  
z When using BD-R/DVD-RW (VF (Video) mode)/DVD-R  
Scene  
Detail (p.103)  
Disc Setting Finalize Disc (p.111)  
(BD/DVD)  
Go To  
(p.102)  
Top  
End  
Unfinalize Disc (p.114)  
(DVD-RW only)  
Format Disc (p.104)  
(DVD-RW only)  
Select (p.49) Start  
→
Current  
End  
Current  
All  
→
Capacity (p.106)  
Others  
Repeat Play On  
Date Select All Scenes  
(p.56)  
Off  
Date (p.93)  
z When using a card  
Scene  
Delete (p.99)  
Date Select All Scenes  
Date (p.93)  
Lock (p.102) Set  
Cancel  
Card Setting Format Card (p.104)  
Capacity (p.106)  
Detail (p.103)  
Go To  
(p.102)  
Top  
End  
Playback  
Setting  
Slide Show On  
(p.55)  
Off  
Select (p.49) Start  
→
Current  
End  
Current  
All  
→
92  
-RW (VR) -RW (VF)  
R
CARD  
HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM  
Choosing Scenes by Date  
Recorded on October 20  
Plays back in the order  
from the earliest  
recorded scene  
„ Switching to the  
display arranged by  
date (Date)  
Date Select  
Total Scenes  
001 9/ 1 / 2007  
15min25sec  
1hour 1min 6sec  
55min36sec  
20  
10  
1
9/ 3 / 2007  
9/ 4 / 2007  
9/12 / 2007  
10/11 / 2007  
11/ 1 / 2007  
002  
003  
004  
005  
006  
1hour55min36sec  
1hour30min20sec  
1hour40min32sec  
3
27  
38  
Press DISC NAVIGATION, then  
1
press MENU  
.
ENTER  
RETURN  
Select “Date/Playlist Select” (or “Date  
Select” in case of BD-R/DVD-RW (VF  
Disc Navigation  
10/ 1/2007  
001/0027  
2
mode)/DVD-R/Card)  
press the confirmation button.  
“Date”, then  
The “Select Date” screen appears.  
SEL  
PLAY  
SELECT  
EXIT  
Select the date you want to watch,  
then press the confirmation button.  
The disc navigation screen of the  
selected program will appear.  
Hints  
• Pressing ꢀ on the “Date Select”  
screen will restore the disc  
navigation screen.  
Date/Playlist Select  
All Scenes  
Date  
Playlist  
3
• 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.  
ENTER  
RETURN  
93  
-RW (VR)  
HDD BD-RE  
RAM  
Playlist  
„ What is “Playlist”?  
A Playlist is a compilation of scenes from various programs. You can create a  
Playlist on this camcorder by gathering your favorite 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.  
10/1/2007  
11/1/2007  
Playlist 1 created  
Up to 99 playlists can be created, and  
up to 999 scenes can be included in  
each playlist.  
94  
„ Creating a new  
Playlist  
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).  
(Create Playlist)  
Press DISC NAVIGATION  
.
1
2
Select the scenes to be included in the  
playlist, then press MENU  
.
• You can also select multiple  
scenes at the same time (p.49).  
Select “Edit”  
“Create Playlist”,  
• If a scene has the fade setting, or  
then press the confirmation button.  
The “Create Playlist” screen will  
appear.  
3
4
a dub mark “  
”, that  
information will also be added to  
the playlist.  
To proceed, select “Yes”, then press  
the confirmation button.  
When creation is complete, the  
created playlist will appear on the  
Disc Navigation Playlist screen.  
• You can add other scenes or  
remove unnecessary scenes to/  
from the created playlist (see  
p.96–p.97).  
• 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.76) to include them in a  
playlist. Otherwise, a playlist  
cannot be created.  
95  
„ Displaying a desired  
„ Adding scenes to a  
Playlist (Playlist)  
Playlist (Edit)  
After selecting the desired playlist, the  
disc navigation screen will appear.  
Press DISC NAVIGATION, then  
1
press MENU  
.
Press DISC NAVIGATION, then  
1
Select “Date/Playlist Select”  
“Playlist”, then press the confirmation  
button.  
The “Select Playlist” screen  
appears.  
press MENU  
.
Select “Date/Playlist Select”  
“Playlist”, then press the confirmation  
button.  
The “Select Playlist” screen  
appears.  
2
3
2
3
Select the playlist you want to edit,  
then press the confirmation button.  
The targeted playlist screen  
appears.  
Select the playlist you want to display,  
then press the confirmation button.  
The disc navigation screen of the  
selected playlist will be displayed.  
Press MENU, then select “Playlist”  
“Edit”, then press the confirmation  
button.  
Hint  
The scenes that can be added are  
displayed in the upper row, and the  
playlist to be edited appears in the  
lower row.  
4
To return the disc navigation  
screen to let it show all recorded  
scenes, select “Date/Playlist  
Select”  
“All Scenes”.  
Choose a scene you wish to add by  
pressing  
&
/
%, then press the  
confirmation button.  
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.  
Edit Playlist - Select Add Scene  
All Scenes  
0001/0004  
5
40MIN  
10/ 1/2007 10:10:10AM HX  
Playlist 01  
Dubbing............................p.79  
Dividing a scene...............p.99  
Deleting scene ..................p.99  
Combining scenes ............p.100  
Arranging order of scenes p.98  
(only on playlist)  
SEL  
ENTER  
SELECT  
DELETE MODE  
EXIT  
• You can also choose multiple  
scenes (p.49).  
Adding fade......................p.101  
96  
„ Deleting scenes from  
Choose the desired insertion position  
by pressing  
&
/
%
.
Playlist (Edit)  
Edit Playlist - Select Insert Point  
All Scenes  
Press DISC NAVIGATION, then  
1
press MENU  
.
6
Playlist 01  
003/005  
Perform steps 2–4 in "Adding scenes  
to a Playlist (Edit)" (p.96).  
2
3
ADD  
RETURN  
Press  
lower row, then choose a scene you  
wish to delete by pressing  
'
to move the cursor to the  
Insertion  
position  
Scene to be  
added  
&
/
%
.
• You can also choose multiple  
scenes (p.49).  
Press the confirmation button.  
• Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add other  
scenes.  
7
8
Press the confirmation button.  
• Repeat step 3 to delete other  
scenes.  
4
5
Press  
ꢀ.  
The confirmation screen whether  
to end appears.  
Press  
ꢀ.  
The confirmation screen whether  
to end appears.  
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.76).  
97  
„ Arrangingtheorderof „ Deleting a Playlist  
scenes in the Playlist  
(Edit)  
(Delete)  
Even if you delete a playlist, the  
original scenes stored on the HDD/  
disc will not be deleted.  
Press DISC NAVIGATION, then  
1
2
press MENU  
.
Press DISC NAVIGATION, then  
press MENU  
1
Select “Date/Playlist Select”  
“Playlist”, then press the confirmation  
button.  
The “Select Playlist” screen  
appears.  
.
Select “Date/Playlist Select”  
“Playlist”, then press the confirmation  
button.  
The “Select Playlist” screen  
appears.  
2
3
Select the playlist you want to edit,  
then press the confirmation button.  
The targeted playlist screen  
appears.  
3
Select the playlist you wan to delete,  
then press the confirmation button.  
The targeted playlist screen  
appears.  
Select the scene you want to move,  
then press MENU  
.
4
5
6
Press MENU, then select “Playlist”  
“Delete”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
You can also select multiple  
scenes (p.49).  
Select“Scene” “Edit” “Move”,  
then press the confirmation button.  
The “Move Scene” screen appears.  
4
After deletion, the disc navigation  
screen will be restored.  
• To quit deletion, press ꢀ instead  
of the confirmation button.  
Select the position where you wish to  
move the scene, then press 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.)  
The confirmation screen appears.  
Select “Yes”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
The scenes of the playlist are  
rearranged and the screen returns  
to the playlist screen.  
7
• Select “No” to quit the move.  
98  
-RW (VR) CARD  
HDD BD-RE  
RAM  
Notes  
Deleting Scenes  
(Edit - Delete)  
• 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.  
You can delete unnecessary scenes.  
Press DISC NAVIGATION  
.
1
2
• The locked scenes on a card  
cannot be deleted (p.102).  
• If you delete all data on the HDD/  
BD/DVD/card, formatting the  
HDD/BD/DVD/card is  
Select the scene you want to delete,  
then press MENU  
.
• You can also choose multiple  
scenes (p.49).  
recommended (p.104).  
y
y
For a card  
Select “Scene”  
press the confirmation button.  
For others  
Select “Scene”  
“Delete”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
The confirmation screen appears.  
“Delete”, then  
-RW (VR)  
HDD BD-RE  
RAM  
3
4
“Edit”  
Dividing a Movie  
(Edit - Divide)  
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  
Select “Yes”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
The selected scene will be deleted,  
then the display returns to the disc  
navigation screen.  
unnecessary portion.  
Press DISC NAVIGATION  
.
1
2
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.  
Select the scene you want to divide,  
then press MENU  
.
Select “Scene”  
“Edit”  
“Divide”, then press the confirmation  
button.  
The selected scene is played.  
3
4
When you reach the desired point of  
division, press SELECT  
.
The confirmation screen appears.  
99  
Select “Yes”, then press the  
-RW (VR)  
HDD BD-RE  
RAM  
confirmation button.  
Combining Multiple  
Scenes  
(Edit -Combine)  
The selected scene will be divided,  
then the display will return to the  
disc navigation screen.  
5
• Select “No” to quit division. The  
playback pause screen will  
If you have recorded numerous short  
scenes, combining them can be  
convenient.  
appear. Press  
ꢀ
to quit.  
Be sure to select consecutive multiple  
scenes. When using the HDD,  
combining scenes is possible only if  
“Category: All” is specified (p.87).  
Stills cannot be combined.  
Hints  
• Search and frame advance (p.54)  
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.101).  
• Combining scenes that were  
divided will restore the original  
scene.  
Press DISC NAVIGATION  
.
1
Select the scenes you want to combine,  
then press MENU  
.
• Choose more than one scene  
2
(p.49).  
• You cannot proceed to next step  
if you have chosen only one  
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.  
Select “Scene”  
“Combine”,thenpresstheconfirmation  
button.  
“Edit”  
3
4
The confirmation screen appears.  
• If the division point is at the start  
or end of a scene, a message  
indicating this appears and  
Select “Yes”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
The scenes are combined.  
The display returns to the disc  
navigation screen.  
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  
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.  
mark “  
”, the dub marks will  
appear on both divided scenes.  
100  
Wipe  
Notes  
Wipe out  
• Scenes in different recording  
dates cannot be combined. Create  
a Playlist first (p.95), then  
combine such scenes on the  
Playlist.  
• You cannot add movies recorded  
in different HD Video Mode  
settings (p.76).  
Wipe in  
In: From a black screen, the image opens from a  
horizontal split at the center.  
Out: The image closes with two black wipes meeting  
at the horizontal center.  
• If you combine scenes, both with  
dub marks “  
”, the dub mark  
B/W  
Wipe out  
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.  
Wipe in  
Fades in from a black and white screen to a full color  
screen.  
HDD  
RAM -RW (VR)  
BD-RE  
Fades out from a full color screen to a black and  
white screen.  
Adding Special Effects  
(Edit -Fade)  
Press DISC NAVIGATION  
.
1
2
Select the scene you want to apply a  
You can add fading to the beginning  
and/or end of a scene.  
There are three types of special  
effects:  
special effect to, then press MENU  
.
• You can also choose multiple  
scenes (p.49).  
Select “Scene”  
then press the confirmation button.  
The “Fade” screen appears.  
“Edit”  
“Fade”,  
White  
3
Fade Out  
Fade In  
· Fades in from a white screen.  
· Fades out to a white screen.  
101  
Select the special effects for “IN” or  
“OUT”, “Enter”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
-RW (VR) -RW (VF)  
R
CARD  
HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM  
Go To  
• 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.  
You can move the cursor to the scene  
recorded first or last using this  
function.  
„
Jumping to the Top/End  
(Go To)  
4
• After the confirmation, a  
message appears and the disc  
navigation screen will be  
restored.  
• To cancel setting, select  
“Cancel”.  
Press DISC NAVIGATION, then  
1
MENU  
.
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.  
• Repeat steps 2–5 to add effects  
to other scenes.  
2
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.  
CARD  
Locking Scenes on a  
Card (Lock)  
5
Disc Naviga  
All Scenes  
OUT  
You can lock selected stills recorded  
on a card so that they will not be  
deleted or edited by mistake.  
IN  
Set the Movie/Stills switch to “  
and turn on the camcorder power.  
”
1
2
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 disc  
(p.79), the special effect will not  
be reflected.  
Press DISC NAVIGATION  
.
Select the still you want to lock, then  
press MENU  
.
3
4
• You can also choose multiple  
scenes (p.49).  
Select “Scene”  
“Lock”  
“Set”,  
then press the confirmation button.  
The confirmation screen appears.  
102  
Select “Yes”, then press the  
Select “Scene”  
“Detail”, then  
confirmation button.  
The icon “ ” appears on the locked  
stills on the disc navigation screen.  
press the confirmation button.  
The detailed information of the  
scene appears.  
• Pressing %/& will display  
information of other scenes.  
5
Disc Navig  
All Scenes  
When using HDD/BD  
Detail  
Lock icon  
Scenes No. 3  
Video Mode : HF  
Record time : 1hour 30min15sec  
Date :10/ 1/2007 10:10:10AM  
Fade IN : White OUT : B/W  
*1  
Dubbed  
*2  
z To unlock the scene  
*3  
CHANGE SCENE  
RETURN  
Perform steps 1–3 in "Locking Scenes  
on a Card (Lock)", then select “Scene”  
• When using DVD, a screen with  
different information appears.  
“Lock”  
“Set”, then press the  
When using a card  
confirmation button.  
The lock icon “ ” will disappear and  
locking will be released.  
*4  
Detail  
3
Scenes No. 1  
100-0001 (2400x1800)  
Note  
Date : 10/ 1/2007 10:10:10AM  
Lock : off  
If you format the card, the locked  
scenes will also be deleted.  
CHANGE SCENE  
RETURN  
*1 Not displayed with DVD-RW  
(VF mode)/DVD-R discs.  
-RW (VF)  
R
CARD  
HDD  
BD-R RAM -RW (VR)  
BD-RE  
*2 “Dubbed” appears only when  
you selected a scene from the  
Displaying Information  
UsingtheMenuScreen  
(Detail)  
HDD, with a dub mark  
its thumbnail.  
on  
*3 Not displayed with DVD-RAM/  
DVD-RW/DVD-R (finalized)  
discs recorded on another  
device.  
*4 Will not appear if the loaded  
card does not comply with DCF  
(Design rule for Camera File  
system).  
You can display various information  
for a scene: the recording mode,  
recording date/time and length,  
special effects and movie quality  
mode.  
Press  
ꢀ
to quit.  
Press DISC NAVIGATION  
.
1
4
The disc navigation screen will be  
restored.  
Select the scene you want to know  
about, then press MENU  
2
.
103  
-RW (VR) -RW (VF) CARD  
HDD BD-RE  
RAM  
Hints  
Formatting the HDD/  
BD/DVD/CARD  
(Format HDD/Disc/  
Card)  
• 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  
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.  
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.  
When using the HDD/BD  
Detail  
Note  
Formatting will delete all the  
recorded contents on the HDD,  
disc, or card. Be careful not to  
delete data by mistake.  
:
:
:
:
(
VIDEO  
2hour59min59sec 999scenes)  
(
)
)
)
(
HX  
2hour 0min 0sec 900scenes)  
(
(
(
(
59min 0sec  
59sec  
HF  
HS  
99scenes)  
9scenes)  
*1  
RETURN  
* When using DVD, a screen with  
different information appears.  
Insert the medium you want to format  
(except for the HDD).  
1
When using a card  
Detail  
Press DISC NAVIGATION, then  
Scene No.2 (100-0021)  
Date : 10/ 1/2007 10:10:10AM  
2
press MENU  
.
Scene No.3 (100-0022)  
Date : 11/ 1/2007 10:10:10AM  
5
Select “HDD Setting” or “Disc Setting”  
or “Card Setting” For “HDD  
RETURN  
Setting”, select “Format HDD” then  
press the confirmation button.  
Likewise, for “Disc Setting”, select  
“Format Disc”, or for “Card Setting”  
select “Format Card” then press the  
confirmation button.  
*1 Not displayed with a DVD-RAM/  
DVD-RW/DVD-R (finalized) disc  
that was recorded on another  
device.  
3
The confirmation screen appears.  
104  
Select “Yes”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
• When using the HDD/BD-RE/  
DVD-RAM/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.35.  
-RW (VR)  
HDD BD-RE  
RAM  
Protecting the HDD/  
BD/DVD  
(Protect HDD/Disc)  
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 canceled.  
* If you choose “VR mode” when  
formatting a DVD-RW (VR  
mode), finalization will not be  
canceled. All contents on the disc  
will be erased after being  
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formatted and the disc will be a  
finalized DVD-RW (VR mode)  
and recordable.  
Insert the disc you want to protect  
(if the medium you want to protect it  
not the HDD).  
If you choose “VF mode” above,  
finalization will be canceled.  
1
2
• Select “No” to quit formatting.  
Press DISC NAVIGATION, then  
press MENU  
.
Select “HDD Setting” or “Disc Setting”  
For “HDD Setting”, select “Protect  
HDD” then press the confirmation  
button. Likewise, for “Disc Setting”,  
select “Protect Disc”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
Notes  
• It may not be possible to format a  
dirty or scratched disc. Such a  
disc cannot be used.  
• This camcorder may not  
recognize 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.  
3
4
The confirmation screen appears.  
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.  
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-RW (VR) -RW (VF)  
R
CARD  
HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM  
Checking the  
Remaining Recording  
Capacity on the  
Medium  
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.  
Insert the medium you want to check  
(except for the HDD).  
1
Press DISC NAVIGATION, then  
2
press MENU  
.
Select “HDD Setting”, “Disc Setting”,  
or “CardSetting” “Capacity”, then  
press the confirmation button.  
The information of the chosen  
medium appears on the screen.  
3
4
After checking the information, press  
DISC NAVIGATION, or press  
twice.  
ꢀ
The display returns to recording  
pause screen.  
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Viewing on the Other Devices  
-RW (VR) -RW (VF)  
R
CARD  
HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM  
Use the GUIDE button for help! (p.7)  
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 – Component Terminal – S-Video terminal  
– Video terminal  
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.  
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.  
HDMI  
HDMI cable  
(sold separately)  
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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  
component terminal. (See also “Troubleshooting” (p.140).)  
• If the camcorder is connected to the TV through the HDMI terminal, audio  
will not be output from the camcorder other than during playback.  
Connecting the camcorder to your TV’s component  
input  
The Video and S-Video  
cables are not used.  
yellow  
Component  
Input  
Audio Input  
R
L
AV/S cable  
green  
blue  
red  
red  
Component cable (supplied)  
white  
* Do not connect anything to the camcorder’s HDMI OUT terminal.  
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Connecting the camcorder to your TV’s S video  
terminals or video terminals  
S-Video  
Input  
Video  
Input  
Audio Input  
R
L
AV/S cable  
(supplied)  
white  
yellow  
or  
red  
* Do not connect anything to the camcorder’s HDMI OUT terminal and  
COMPONENT output terminal.  
„ Adjusting the camcorder’s output settings  
according to your TV  
When connected to the component input  
Select an appropriate option for “Component Output” in the camcorder menu,  
according to the type of Component terminal on your TV set.  
Turn on the camcorder, open the LCD monitor, and press MENU.  
Select “Output Functions Setup” by pressing (/', then press %.  
Select “Component Output” by pressing (/', then press %.  
Select either “1080i” or “480i” by pressing (/', then press the confirmation  
button to confirm the setting.  
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.  
• If the camcorder’s COMPONENT terminal and A/V OUT terminal are  
connected to a TV at the same time, the image will be output from the  
COMPONENT terminal only.  
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 the Other Devices  
Viewing on Other Players/  
Recorders  
Before Playing Back a BD/DVD on Another BD/  
DVD Recorder/Player (Finalizing)  
Before playing back a BD/DVD  
recorded or dubbed on this camcorder  
using another BD/DVD recorder/  
player, it is necessary to “finalize” it  
(except for BD-RE and DVD-RAM  
which can be played on its compatible  
recorders/players without  
which was recorded or dubbed, but  
not finalized, on this camcorder  
using another BD/DVD  
camcorder, the recorded data may  
be damaged.  
z A BD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R edited  
and finalized on a computer or  
finalized 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 finalize such  
discs using this camcorder.  
finalization).  
Notes on Finalization  
z Do not insert a DVD which was  
recorded or dubbed, but not  
finalized, 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 Do not insert a BD-R/DVD-RW/  
DVD-R recorded, but not  
finalized, on a recorder  
manufactured by a company other  
than Hitachi into this camcorder.  
Doing so may make the disc  
unusable.  
z Playback may stop for a moment  
temporarily between scenes while  
playing on a BD/DVD recorder/  
player.  
z If you record or finalize a BD-R/  
DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R  
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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-R/  
DVD-RW (VF mode)/  
DVD-R  
Finalize a recorded BD-R/DVD-RW  
(VF mode)/DVD-R.  
• You must finalize a disc to  
play it back on a BD/DVD  
Playback is possible on  
a BD recorder/player  
compatible with 8 cm  
discs and recording  
format specified on  
p.168. For BD-R, it is  
necessary to first  
finalize it on this  
camcorder (p.113)  
before playback.  
recorder/player.  
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BD-RE  
BD-R  
• Be sure to finalize the disc  
recorded on this camcorder  
using this camcorder (p.113).  
• No further data can be  
recorded on a finalized disc.  
Insert the disc into the camcorder  
and play it back.  
2
Playback is possible on  
• See the instruction manual for  
DVD-RAM a DVD recorder/player  
compatible with 8 cm  
the BD/DVD recorder/player.  
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW  
Notes  
(VR mode) discs.  
Finalization is not  
needed.  
DVD-RW  
(VR mode)  
• 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  
finalization 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.  
Playback is possible on  
a DVD recorder/player  
(VF mode) compatible with 8 cm  
DVD-RW/DVD-R  
DVD-RW  
discs. It is necessary to  
first finalize it on this  
camcorder (p.113)  
before playback.  
DVD-R  
To play back a BD-RE/  
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR  
mode)  
Insert the disc into the BD/DVD  
recorder/player and play it back.  
1
• See the instruction manual for  
the BD/DVD recorder/player.  
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-RW (VR) -RW (VF)  
R
Select “YES”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
The message showing that the  
disc is being finalized will  
appear, and then the disc will be  
finalized.  
When finalization is complete,  
the disc navigation screen will  
appear.  
BD-R  
Finalizing a Disc  
Before you begin  
You must finalize a BD-R/DVD-RW  
(VF mode)/DVD-R recorded/dubbed  
on this camcorder before playing it  
back using a BD/DVD recorder/player  
compatible with 8 cm discs.  
• “ ” appears on the disc  
navigation screen for a  
finalized disc.  
Note that no further recording/  
dubbing is possible for a finalized BD-  
R/DVD-R.  
*1  
Finalize Disc  
Likewise, no further recording/  
dubbing is possible for a finalized  
DVD-RW (VF mode), though, you  
can unfinalize it to enable further  
recording/dubbing.  
Further recording on this  
Disc will be impossible.  
Finalize? (Approx.8min.)  
YES  
NO  
RETURN  
ENTER  
*2  
There may be a case for a DVD-RW  
(VR mode) that finalization is needed,  
however, further recording/dubbing is  
possible without unfinalizing it.  
*1  
*2  
Displayed only when a BD-  
R/DVD-R is used.  
Varies depending on the  
length of recordings.  
4
Connect the AC adapter/charger to  
power the camcorder.  
Finalized DVD  
1
Disc Navigation  
• You cannot finalize if a battery  
All Scenes  
pack is used as a power source.  
Press DISC NAVIGATION, and  
then press MENU.  
2
SEL  
PLAY  
SELECT  
EXIT  
The screen below is an example  
when a DVD-RW (VF mode)/  
DVD-R is viewed on a DVD  
player  
Select “Disc Setting”  
Disc”, the press the confirmation  
button.  
A confirmation screen for  
finalization appears.  
“Finalize  
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10:29:17AM 10:40:18AM 10:50:20AM 10:55:25AM  
TOP  
PREV  
NEXT  
END  
• No menu will be displayed  
when playing a BD.  
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z Using the FINALIZE button to  
-RW (VF)  
finalize a disc  
Unfinalizing a Disc  
Press FINALIZE while recording  
pause or the disc navigation screen is  
displayed. A confirmation screen for  
finalization appears. Select “YES”,  
then press the confirmation button to  
start finalizing.  
You can unfinalize a DVD-RW (VF  
mode) finalized on this camcorder so  
that additional recording can be done  
on it.  
Press DISC NAVIGATION, and  
then press MENU.  
1
Notes  
“Disc Setting” “Unfinalize Disc”,  
• If the disc in the camcorder has  
already been finalized, “Finalize  
Disc” does not appear in the  
menu.  
then press the confirmation button.  
A confirmation screen for  
unfinalization appears.  
2
• The time required to finalize that  
appears on the “Finalize Disc”  
screen is only for reference.  
• In case of a DVD-R, it takes  
longer to finalize it if recording  
length is short.  
• For a DVD-RW which has  
previously been finalized, the  
next finalization may be quicker.  
Select “YES”, then press the  
confirmation button.  
The message showing that the  
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disc is being unfinalized will  
appear, and then the disc will be  
unfinalized.  
Hint  
A finalized DVD-RW (VR mode)  
can be recorded as is, without  
being unfinalized.  
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Connecting to your PC  
About the software  
• Although discs created using the  
software supplied with the  
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.  
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.  
• The software supplied with the  
camcorder cannot be used to  
write to the camcorder’s HDD.  
ImageMixer 3 HD Edition  
for BDCAM  
You can transfer the images recorded  
on this camcorder to your PC, play  
The supplied software is compatible  
for Japanese, English, German,  
French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese  
(simplified characters) users.  
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.  
This manual provides display screen  
descriptions using Windows XP as  
examples.  
Before opening the software CD-  
ROM, please read "Be sure to  
read the following before opening  
the package of CD-ROM"  
(p.176).  
Notes  
• BD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R  
recorded on this camcorder must  
be finalized 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.  
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PC requirements  
®
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional SP2  
Windows Vista™  
OS  
PC  
*64-bit Edition is excluded.  
*To use this software, you must login as administrator.  
®
®
IBM PC/AT adapter pre-installed with the above OS  
®
®
Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz or greater  
®
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or greater  
®
CPU  
(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  
HDD  
• 512 MB or greater (1 GB or greater is recommended)  
• 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 1.1 or 2.0 free port is necessary.  
(May not operate if the camcorder is connected through a USB  
hub.)  
USB  
• Display screen of 1024×768 pixel, 16 bit (High color) or  
greater.  
®
• Graphics accelerator compliant with Direct X 9.0c or later  
Others  
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.  
Confirm the software license  
agreement.  
Read the software license  
agreement carefully. If you agree  
with the terms, select “I accept the  
terms of the license agreement.”,  
then click “Next”.  
Turn on the power to your PC.  
Login to your PC as a user with  
administrative privileges.  
1
If you are using your PC for other  
5
applications, quit all software you  
are using.  
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your  
PC’s CD-ROM drive.  
The software installer  
automatically starts up, and the  
“language selection” screen  
Click  
2
3
automatically appears.  
If the “language selection” screen  
does not appear, open the drive in  
which the CD-ROM is contained  
using Windows’ My Computer or  
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”.  
Explorer, and double click “  
”.  
Select the installation language.  
Select the installation language,  
then click “Next”.  
6
The “ImageMixer 3 HD Edition”  
installation screen appears.  
Click “Next”.  
4
Click  
Click  
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Select your country’s video system.  
After installation is complete, the  
following message screen will appear.  
Click “Finish” to restart your PC.  
Software installation is now  
complete.  
7
9
Click  
Perform installation.  
Preparations for installation are  
now complete. Click “Install” to  
begin the installation process.  
Click  
Note  
8
After completing software  
installation, Direct X installation  
®
may commence depending on your  
PC. In this event, follow the screen  
indications to install it.  
Click  
Important Notice  
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.  
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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 a wall  
outlet instead of using the battery pack.  
Choose the medium for connection to the PC (HDD(DZ-BD7HA)/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-BD7HA, the power  
switch to switch between HDD and disc.)  
Connect the camcorder to the PC using the supplied PC connection cable.  
To USB terminal  
To PC connection  
terminal  
PC connection cable (supplied)  
After the physical connection, the camcorder’s LCD monitor goes out and  
the camcorder-PC connection begins.  
The camcorder is automatically recognized 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.  
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.121), 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.130.  
• 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 recognized as a disc drive.  
„ Removing a medium  
whilethecamcorderis  
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.  
If the camcorder’s Movie/Stills switch  
is set to “  
”and connected to a PC,  
it is recognized as a removable disc.  
Hint  
The icon and drive name may vary  
depending on the software  
environment you are using.  
Removing (replacing)  
BD/DVD  
Select the camcorder’s drive icon  
using Windows Explorer or My  
Computer.  
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.  
→ 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  
recognized.  
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.  
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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  
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.  
Notes  
• To use a BD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-  
R recorded on the camcorder in  
your PC, finalize the disc using  
the camcorder (p.113).  
• 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.  
1
• 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.  
Click  
Select “USB mass-storage device -  
Drive(E:)” and click “STOP”.  
The drive name (E:, etc.) will differ  
according to your PC.  
2
Confirm the device again and click  
3
“OK”.  
Detach the PC connection cable.  
* If an error occurs during the Safely  
Remove Hardware procedure, first shut  
down Windows, then detach the PC  
connection cable.  
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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.119).  
Using ImageMixer 3  
HD Edition for BDCAM  
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”.  
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2
To read the BD-R/DVD-RW/  
DVD-R recorded on the camcorder  
into your PC, it is necessary to  
finalize the medium using the  
camcorder (p.113).  
Be sure to finalize it before  
connecting the camcorder to the  
PC.  
A detailed instruction manual for  
ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for  
Launch ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for  
BDCAM.  
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 help(H) F1” on the menu  
at the top of the ImageMixer 3 HD Edition  
for BDCAM window.  
Select Hitachi BDCAM*.  
When you click on “Hitachi  
BDCAM” appearing on the left  
side of the screen, the recorded  
images are displayed as  
thumbnails.  
Copying images  
recorded on the  
camcorder to your PC  
and playing them back  
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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.  
Click  
* “Hitachi BDCAM (HDD)”  
appears during HDD mode (DZ-  
BD7HA), and “Removable Disc”  
appears during Card mode.  
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Import images to the PC.  
Check the images imported to the PC.  
Click the library to display the  
thumbnails of the imported images.  
Select the thumbnail for the image  
you wish to store, then click  
“Import”. The PC starts importing  
the image(s).  
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4
Click  
Click  
Select the image(s)  
you wish to store.  
Play back the imported images.  
Click on the image you wish to  
play, then click “Playback” at the  
bottom of the screen.  
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 image will be played back on a  
separate screen.  
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• The images are stored in the  
IMxLibrary folder in My  
Documents.  
To change the image storage  
location, select “Settings” →  
“Environment Settings”, then  
change the “Library storage  
destination settings” from the  
ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for  
BDCAM menu.  
Choose an image  
to play back.  
Click  
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.  
Note  
Importing Hi-Vision images will  
take longer compared to importing  
standard quality images.  
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•Smart album  
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.  
Smart album is a function which  
allows you to utilize 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.  
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.  
Creating an album to  
organize your images  
Launch ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for  
BDCAM.  
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Difference between the  
album and smart album  
Create a new album.  
Click on the “  
” button at the  
•Album  
screen bottom left to add an  
“Untitled” album.  
Album is a function which allows you  
to select your favorite 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 favorite 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.  
Click on “Untitled” to select it, then  
click on it again to change the  
album name. Enter the desired  
album name.  
2
Click  
Click  
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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.  
Hint  
Drag and drop the thumbnails for  
the images within the album to  
change the order of the images  
within an album.  
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Creating a smart album  
to automatically  
assemble images  
Launch ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for  
BDCAM.  
1
Click  
Select images  
Create a new smart album.  
From the “File” menu, select “New  
Smart Album...”.  
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.  
2
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.  
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.  
Designated album  
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3
Drag and  
drop  
Choose images you  
wish to add to the  
album.  
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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.  
Load a disc into the disc drive.  
Insert a disc on which images are to  
be written.  
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Note that the quality of images will  
differ as indicated in the table  
below according to the type of the  
disc chosen.  
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Image quality  
Disc type  
List created  
type  
Hi-Vision  
Blu-ray  
BD-RE/BD-R  
image quality creation list  
Standard  
image quality creation list  
(DVD-VR)  
DVD-VR  
DVD-RAM/  
DVD-RW  
Click  
Standard  
image quality creation list  
(DVD-Video)  
DVD  
DVD-RW/  
DVD-R  
Table 1: Disc type and its contents  
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.  
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.  
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The following are procedures to create  
a disc from the images stored to the  
PC using ImageMixer 3 HD Edition  
for BDCAM.  
Launch ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for  
BDCAM.  
1
Created list  
Click  
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Register images to the disc creation  
list.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Click  
4
Clicking on the disc creation list  
5 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.  
e.g. DVD-Video’s list setup screen  
Click  
Estimated disc capacity  
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Write to the disc.  
Hint  
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.  
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.  
Click  
Click  
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Click  
Confirm the settings and click  
“Create” to start writing to the disc.  
When writing is complete, the disc  
will automatically eject from your  
PC.  
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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.  
„ 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.  
Notes  
• After uninstalling the software,  
restart your PC.  
• Administrative privileges are  
required to conduct  
uninstallation.  
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Precautions When Connecting to a 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  
(power cable 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. 86°F (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.  
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Additional Information  
Ad  
Optional Accessories  
CAMERA ACCESSORIES  
Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL43) (p.64)  
Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL43) (p.64)  
• When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory.  
POWER SUPPLY  
Battery (DZ-BP14SW)  
• Refer to the catalog for details.  
• The models and specifications of the optional accessories shown on this page are subject to change,  
and their production may be discontinued.  
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Error Messages  
If an error message appears while operating the camcorder, refer to the following table  
for details and remedies. Messages are arranged in alphabetical order.  
Reference  
Message  
Cause & Troubleshooting  
page  
(1) Disc is not  
formatted. Format  
the disc now?  
These messages appear when a new BD-RE/BD-R/DVD-  
RW is inserted.  
(2) Disc Format.  
Select record format.  
(Displayed only  
when DVD-RW is  
used.)  
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(1) Found partially  
damaged video.  
The system cannot normally complete writing of a file if  
the power is turned off for some reason during recording  
Recover video data? or editing. Selecting “YES” will automatically repair the  
(2) Found damaged video file. If you quit recovery by pressing ꢀ, the same  
video. Recover video message will appear when the camcorder is turned on  
data?  
next time. (Do not remove the disc while the camcorder is  
recognizing it. Removing the disc will deactivate the file  
repair function.)  
Follow the instructions on screen, taking note of the  
following cautions:  
(3) Recovering... It  
may take a long  
time. Continue  
recovery?  
• 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.139  
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Reference  
page  
Message  
Cause & Troubleshooting  
All scenes are  
already dubbed.  
This message will appear if you attempt a “New” dubbing  
when there are no un-dubbed scenes on the HDD. Turn  
79, 87  
100  
Please use other Dub off the dubbed marks on scene(s) you want to dub, or  
Mode.  
choose another dubbing method.  
Cannot combine  
scene.  
Only consecutive scenes can be combined.  
Cannot combine  
Scenes with different recording dates cannot be  
scenes with different combined. Create a Playlist first, and then combine such  
recording dates.  
Create Playlist first  
and then combine  
scenes.  
scenes on the playlist.  
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100  
Cannot combine.  
Select multiple  
scenes.  
Select a range of at least 2 consecutive scenes to be  
combined.  
Cannot delete scene. Part of a divided scene is selected for deletion.  
Delete other scenes  
first and then retry.  
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99  
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Cannot divide. Too This message will appear when the scene is extremely  
short to divide.  
short due to repeated divisions.  
Cannot divide.  
Unselect multiple  
scenes.  
Division was attempted when multiple scenes were  
selected.  
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”.  
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Cannot finalize disc This message will appear if you press FINALIZE when  
in HDD mode. the power switch is set to “HDD”. Set the power switch  
Please finalize disc to “BD/DVD”, and then finalize the disc.  
in BD/DVD mode.  
Cannot read disc.  
Check dirt/crack/  
Error occurred while the disc was being recognized.  
Make sure that there is no scratch or dirt on disc, that the  
both-sides contrary/ surface/back of disc is not reversed, and that the disc is  
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inserted correctly.  
firmly pushed against the turntable. See *3 and *4 on  
p.139 for troubleshooting.  
Cannot record video. This message will appear when the record button is  
Set Movie/Stills  
switch to “Movie”.  
pressed with the movie/stills switch set to “ ”.  
Set the move/stills switch to “ ”.  
The maximum number of selectable scenes is 999.  
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49  
Cannot select any  
more scenes.  
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Reference  
page  
Message  
Cause & Troubleshooting  
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.  
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- An usable disc or card is inserted.  
- the disc navigation screen is appearing.  
- during playback  
Cannot take still  
image. Set Movie/  
Still switch to  
“Still”.  
• This message will appear when PHOTO is pressed  
with the movie/stills switch set to “  
”.  
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• You cannot record stills on HDD/BD/DVD. Use SD  
card to record stills using this camcorder.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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Card error has  
occurred.  
Formatting is not  
complete.  
The card may be damaged. Try again or use another card.  
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Card error has  
Card error could have occurred during editing of scenes.  
occurred. Keep card Turn off the camcorder with the card inserted, connect the  
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inside & restart.  
AC adapter/charger, and then turn it on again.  
Card full.  
Delete unnecessary stills, or use another card.  
99, 170  
Card is not  
formatted.  
Format the card  
now?  
Was the card formatted on PC? Choose “YES” to format  
the card.  
104  
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Check card.  
The inserted card cannot be used in this camcorder. Use  
another card.  
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Reference  
page  
Message  
Check disc.  
Cause & Troubleshooting  
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.  
30, 105, 105  
Check HDD.  
Check to see whether the HDD is write-protected.  
Otherwise, the HDD may be destroyed.  
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104  
—
Control Information Scenes may have been edited on another device, etc.  
Error.  
Update the control information.  
• Use another disc.  
• See *3 and *4 on p.139.  
Disc error has  
occurred.  
• Use another disc.  
• See *3 and *4 on p.139.  
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• A mismatch in recording information may be caused  
when editing is done on another device.  
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Format the disc or use another disc.  
• Formatting the disc will erase all data on it.  
Disc error has  
occurred. Finalizing  
is not complete.  
• Disc error occurred during finalizing, and finalizing  
failed. Replace the disc.  
• See *3 on p.139.  
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.  
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• See *2 on p.139.  
Disc error has  
The disc may be dirty.  
occurred. Formatting Remove the disc and wipe off fingerprints, dust, etc.,  
is not complete.  
before reusing it, or use another disc.  
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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.  
Disc error has  
Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes.  
occurred. Keep Disc Turn off the camcorder with the disc being used in it,  
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inside & restart.  
connect AC adapter/charger, and then power the  
camcorder again. Repair of scenes will be tried.  
Disc error has  
occurred. Turn the  
power switch off  
This message appears if a disc error has occurred during  
dubbing.  
Leave the disc inserted and turn the power off. Connect  
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once and then set it the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder and set the  
to “BD/DVD”.  
power switch to “BD/DVD”. The video file will be  
repaired.  
Disc error has  
occurred.  
Unfinalizing is not  
complete.  
This message will appear when a disc error occurs during  
the unfinalization process. Replace the disc.  
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Reference  
page  
Message  
Disc must be  
finalized before it  
can be played on  
another device.  
Cause & Troubleshooting  
• This message will appear if you remove a BD-R/DVD-  
RW (VF mode)/DVD-R disc that has not been  
finalized.  
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—
• See *5 on p.139.  
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.  
Dubbing is not  
complete.  
This message will appear when dubbing has failed.  
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End of card.  
No more recording on this card can be done. Delete  
unnecessary stills or use another card.  
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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.139.  
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—
Error occurred.  
Please replace disc. cannot be repaired. Replace the DVD.  
An error has occurred with the inserted DVD which  
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 This message will appear when power is supplied again  
complete. Finalize  
again now?  
and the disc is reinserted after power was shut off during  
finalization due to a power failure, etc. Choose “YES” to  
make sure finalizing is complete.  
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HDD error has  
occurred.  
Format the HDD before using the camcorder.  
Formatting the HDD will delete all data recorded on it.  
104  
104  
HDD error has  
Did you interrupt the formatting of the HDD?  
occurred. Format the Choose “YES”, and then format the HDD.  
HDD now?  
Formatting the HDD will delete all data recorded on it.  
HDD error has  
Did you interrupt the formatting of the HDD?  
occurred. Formatting Press RESET to execute system reset.  
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is not complete.  
HDD error has  
An HDD error probably occurred during editing of a  
occurred. Restart.  
video file.  
Turn off this camcorder, and then connect the AC adapter/  
charger to power it again.  
The video file will be repaired.  
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.  
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Reference  
page  
Message  
Cause & Troubleshooting  
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.  
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HDD/Disc has no  
Playlist.  
The Playlist menu was selected, but no playlists are  
stored.  
HDD/Disc includes The disc may be software protected from a device other  
protected scenes.  
Delete scenes?  
than this camcorder. To release, use the device that  
executed the software-protect.  
HDD/Disc is full.  
The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that  
Cannot add control can be entered, so the control information for generating  
99–100  
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info.  
thumbnails cannot be added.  
Combine several scenes or delete them.  
Insufficient free  
space available on  
Disc. Delete  
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.  
unnecessary scenes.  
Insufficient free  
space available on  
HDD. Delete  
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  
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unnecessary scenes. the HDD.  
Low temperature.  
Cannot use BD.  
This message appears when the camcorder’s built-in BD  
drive is below the operating temperature range.  
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Turn off power, then However, it may be possible to record on a DVD even  
turn on again.  
when this message appears.  
No 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.  
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Insert a disc.  
33  
33  
The disc is not inserted correctly.  
Push the disc against the turntable at the center until a  
click is heard.  
See *3 and *4 on p.139.  
Is the disc inserted upside down?  
Insert the disc with the recording side facing inward to  
the camcorder body.  
33  
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94  
No more scenes.  
• All scenes were deleted from the playlist.  
Playlist was deleted. • 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.  
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Cause & Troubleshooting  
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.  
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Scene No.xxx is too This message will appear during all scene dubbing if the  
large to fit on one  
disc. Divide scene  
before dubbing, or  
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  
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94, 97  
select “Auto divide: dubbing, or select “With auto divide” when you perform  
On”.  
dubbing.  
Scenes over limit.  
The number of scenes entered in a playlist has reached  
Cannot add scenes. the limit that can be entered.  
Delete unnecessary scenes in the playlist.  
The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that  
Cannot divide scene. can be entered.  
Delete unnecessary scenes in the playlist.  
ꢀ was pressed to stop processing of multiple scenes.  
Scenes over limit.  
97  
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Stop processing.  
The temperature of This message will appear if the temperature of the HDD  
HDD is outside the is outside the operating temperature range. Recording on  
operating  
a disc may be possible even if this message is displayed.  
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temperature range.  
Turn off power, then  
turn on again.  
There was no scene This message will appear if you try to delete multiple  
which can be  
deleted.  
scenes when all the selected scenes have been locked.  
Release the lock on scenes before deleting.  
99, 102  
30  
This disc cannot be A disc that cannot be used on this camcorder has been  
used. Please replace loaded. Check the type of disc.  
disc.  
This disc is finalized. This message will appear if you press FINALIZE with a  
Finalize is not  
required.  
finalized DVD-RW/DVD-R disc already loaded.  
Finalizing the disc is not necessary.  
113  
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This disc is recorded This camcorder can use only discs recorded in the NTSC  
by the PAL system. system. A disc recorded in the PAL system cannot be  
Please replace disc. used.  
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Message  
Cause & Troubleshooting  
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.  
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See *2 on p.139.  
The HDD may not be formatted or it may be destroyed.  
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Unformat HDD.  
Use AC adapter/  
charger.  
No dubbing, HDD deletion, or disc finalization is  
possible with a battery. Use the AC adapter/charger.  
37, 79, 113,  
155  
Use AC adapter/  
charger.  
Scenes cannot be repaired when the camcorder is  
powered by a battery.  
Turn off power.  
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.  
37  
Write protected.  
Check card.  
A card with the erase prevention switch locked is  
inserted. Unlock the switch.  
32  
Write protected.  
Check HDD/Disc.  
The HDD or disc is write-protected. Use the disc  
navigation menu to release the protection.  
105  
*1  
• This message may also appear if the disc is dirty. If this message appears when a recorded disc is  
recognized immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use 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 finalized into any DVD  
recorder. The disc may become unusable.  
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Troubleshooting  
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  
Reference  
Symptom  
Cause and Correction  
page  
Battery cannot be  
charged.  
Is the DC power cord connected to the AC adapter/  
charger? Unplug it.  
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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 50 – 86ºF (10 – 30ºC).  
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38  
36  
38  
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.  
Battery weakens fast. Are you using the camcorder where the temperature is  
low?  
A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP14SW) may  
be discharged sooner than usual at low temperatures.  
Keep extra batteries on hand.  
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.  
The CHARGE  
indicator on AC  
adapter/charger is  
blinking.  
Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?  
Charge the battery at 50 – 86ºF (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.  
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Symptom  
Cause and Correction  
Power turns off  
Is the battery charged?  
immediately after being Charge it.  
turned on.  
When power is  
turned on, the LCD  
screen will turn on  
and off.  
21  
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.  
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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.  
40  
Power cannot be  
turned off.  
Detach the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger,  
reattach or reconnect the power source, and then press  
RESET.  
37, 156  
Even if the  
The camcorder will automatically turn on to recognize a  
disc. Closing the cover will automatically turn the  
camcorder off again.  
camcorder is off,  
opening the cover  
will cause the  
ACCESS/PC  
33  
indicator to flash.  
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During recording  
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Symptom  
Cause and Correction  
Pressing the record • Check to see whether the proper type of BD/DVD is  
button will not start  
recording.  
loaded.  
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105, 106,  
113  
• Set the power switch to “HDD” or “BD/DVD”.  
• If the HDD/disc is protected, cancel protection.  
• No recording can be done on a finalized disc.  
• Check the remaining free space on the HDD/disc.  
Recording starts but Is the disc scratched or dirty?  
stops immediately.  
Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace  
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the disc.  
No photo can be  
recorded  
• Check to see whether the proper type of card is loaded.  
• Set the Movie/Stills switch to “  
”.  
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102, 106  
• If the card is locked, unlock it.  
• Check the remaining free space on the card.  
The LCD screen is  
hard to see.  
Has the brightness of the LCD screen been adjusted?  
Stop recording and adjust the brightness.  
60  
20  
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.  
A subject appears  
distorted.  
This is not a malfunction. Due to the nature of the image  
sensor (CMOS sensor), subjects may appear slightly  
distorted.  
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Horizontal lines  
This is not a malfunction.  
appear on the screen. These symptoms may appear under fluorescent lighting,  
mercury lamps, sodium-vapor lamps, among others.  
A bright dot appears This is not a malfunction.  
on the screen.  
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.  
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Focus is not correct. Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subject?  
Focus manually.  
65  
65  
Does the manual focus icon appear?  
The camcorder is set to manual focus. Focus the subject  
manually, or release manual focus.  
Is the diopter control correctly adjusted if you are using  
the viewfinder?  
Adjust the diopter control.  
20  
—
If the above causes do not apply, turn off the power and  
turn it on again.  
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Symptom  
Cause and Correction  
An error message for Follow the on-screen instructions to repair.  
repair appears.  
You must connect the AC adapter/charger to the  
camcorder to make repairs. However, as an exception, if  
you are using the HDD (DZ-BD7HA) 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).  
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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.  
During playback  
Reference  
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Symptom  
Cause and Correction  
Recognition of the  
disc does not  
complete.  
Is the disc dirty?  
Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean it.  
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Pressing the  
Was the image recorded by another device?  
playback button will Playback of some images recorded on other devices may  
not start playback.  
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.  
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No playback picture Is the TV input selector set correctly?  
appears on the TV  
screen.  
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)”.  
110  
107  
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.  
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.  
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154  
Playback picture is  
momentarily  
Is the disc scratched or dirty?  
Clean the disc.  
interrupted.  
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Symptom  
Cause and Correction  
Poor playback  
picture.  
Was the image input from an analog VCR (VHS, 8 mm)  
and recorded?  
The problem may be improved if a VCR equipped with a  
TBC circuit is used for playback.  
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No sound.  
If you are viewing images on a TV, is the TV volume  
control set correctly? Adjust the TV volume.  
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Not displayed  
BD, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW(VR mode) recorded on this  
normally in the disc camcorder and edited on another device may not be  
navigation screen.  
displayed normally in the disc navigation screen. In this  
event, use “Update control info.”.  
If too much time is required to display the HDD disc  
navigation screen, try the following (DZ-BD7HA).  
1 Press DISC NAVIGATION, then press MENU.  
2 Select “Disc setting” or “HDD setting” (for the HDD of  
DZ-BD7HA) by pressing '/(, then press the  
confirmation button.  
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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 If the inserted card contains more than 3,999 still  
screen does not show pictures, only 3,999 stills can be shown in the disc  
more than 3,999  
stills from the  
inserted card.  
navigation screen. However, it is possible to play back  
more than 3,999 pictures.  
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Symptom  
Cause and Correction  
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.  
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Disc Navigation  
All Scenes  
Fig. 1  
0010/0027  
SEL  
SELECT  
PLAY  
EXIT  
*
It takes some time to Stills with a large number of pixels will take more time to  
play back photos on appear.  
card.  
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When the camcorder is connected to a PC  
Reference  
page  
Symptom  
Cause and Correction  
No drive icon  
appears on the PC.  
The camcorder is not turned on.  
Check the power supply.  
21  
—
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.  
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An error occurs  
while playing back  
Playing back Hi-Vision (HD) movies requires high data  
processing power. Quit other applications and play back  
movies recorded on again.  
the camcorder using  
the PC.  
116  
—
The software does  
not run correctly on  
the PC.  
Turn the PC and camcorder off, and try again.  
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Reference  
page  
Symptom  
Cause and Correction  
An error occurs  
during writing to  
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.  
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Transfer of images  
stops.  
Is the disc scratched or dirty?  
Clean the disc.  
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The BD/DVD drive Do you use another software application to edit/write BD/  
of the PC cannot be DVD? There may be a conflict between that software and  
used after the  
provided software  
was installed.  
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.  
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14  
Movies are not  
recognized 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”.  
The DISC EJECT While the camcorder is connected to the PC, use Explorer  
switch does not work to right-click the camcorder drive icon and select “Eject”.  
when the camcorder  
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is connected to a PC.  
When the time stamp The file system of this camcorder is operated on  
of a file on a disc is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and time lag information  
viewed on a PC, it is has not been set. With Windows® as of July, 2007, the  
different from the  
actual recording  
time.  
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.  
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—
It takes a long time If you are editing a video file whose contents are different  
to save a video from those of the project settings, it may take some time,  
edited on the video since the entire video file must be re-encoded. Reconfirm  
editor of ImageMixer the project settings.  
3 HD Edition for  
BDCAM.  
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Miscellaneous  
Reference  
page  
Symptom  
Cause and Correction  
The camcorder does Is a fully charged battery attached?  
not work.  
Is the camcorder powered from an AC outlet?  
Connect a power source.  
21, 37  
Power does not come Press RESET, then turn on the power again.  
156  
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on, or no operation  
Has the camcorder been subjected to impact?  
occurs by pressing  
The camcorder could be damaged. Consult your dealer.  
any button.  
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.  
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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.  
40  
- An usable disc or card is inserted.  
- the disc navigation screen is appearing.  
- during playback  
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 colors of the cursor and bar graph on the thumbnail  
screen.  
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Disc cannot be  
removed.  
Did you detach the battery or AC adapter/charger before  
setting the power switch to “OFF”?  
(Cover will not  
open.)  
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.  
21, 37  
Isn’t the power switch set to “ON”? Turn the power  
switch to “OFF”, and then press the DISC EJECT  
switch.  
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page  
Symptom  
Cause and Correction  
The remote control Do you operate the remote control toward the remote  
16  
does not operate.  
control receiver of the camcorder?  
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.  
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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.  
17  
The lithium battery may be empty. Replace the battery to  
a new one.  
Is the camcorder powered on? If not, turn on the  
camcorder.  
22  
33  
Disc cover cannot be Is the disc correctly inserted?  
closed.  
Remove the disc and then reinsert it.  
Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger,  
and then turn the camcorder on and try again.  
21, 37  
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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 These vibrations or sound are caused by HDD/disc drive.  
felt or slight sound is This does not indicate a fault.  
heard from  
mechanism.  
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• No operation can In the following cases, it will take more time than usual  
be performed  
because the  
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.  
ACCESS/PC or  
CARD ACCESS  
indicator on this  
camcorderremains  
lit or flashing.  
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• After a disc or  
card is inserted, it • When the battery or DC power cord was disconnected  
takes some time  
until recording is  
possible.  
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.  
20, 40  
• Is the camcorder set to the sleep mode?  
Press QUICK START to release sleep mode.  
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Symptom  
Cause and Correction  
No image appears on • Is the camcorder set to sleep mode?  
the LCD screen or in  
the viewfinder.  
Press QUICK START to release sleep mode.  
• In playback mode, did the last scene viewed end in a  
wipe to black edit?  
40, 101,  
119  
Press DISC NAVIGATION.  
• Is camcorder connected to PC?  
Unplug the PC connection cable.  
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Additional Information  
Cautions on Use of this Product  
- Be sure to read this information -  
z Cautions on the HDD (DZ-BD7HA)  
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.”  
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.  
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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 colored 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 86ºF (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 (vapor 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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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 trunk 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 moldy, 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.  
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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.132)  
• 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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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  
Fig. 1  
Disc Navigation  
All Scenes  
0010/0027  
− Blue thumbnail display* (Fig. 1)  
− Disc cannot correctly be recognized  
− Disc cannot be initialized  
SEL  
PLAY  
SELECT  
EXIT  
Block noise  
*
− 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).  
Use the disc cleaning cloth  
to clean from inner to  
outer edges in axial  
direction.  
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Note when transferring 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.  
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System Reset  
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 the reset  
button for several seconds.  
All settings will be reset.  
Note  
Do not press the reset button with undue force.  
z List of setting items  
Setting  
Item  
Default  
method  
p.68  
p.70  
p.72  
p.62  
p.73  
p.74  
p.72  
p.76  
p.76  
p.77  
p.109  
p.23  
p.61  
p.60  
p.60  
p.60  
p.60  
p.60  
p.60  
p.68  
p.68  
p.60  
Camera Functions Setup  
Program AE  
White Balance  
ElS  
Auto  
Auto  
On  
Digital Zoom  
MIC. Filter  
Flash  
40×  
Off  
Auto  
Off  
Auxiliary Line  
HD Video Mode  
SD Video Mode  
Self Timer  
Record Functions Setup  
HX  
SF  
Off  
Output Functions Setup  
Date Setup  
Component output  
Date Set  
1080i  
1/1/2007 12:00 AM  
M/D/Y  
Date Mode  
LCD Brightness  
EVF Brightness  
Color Level  
EVF Display  
Beep  
LCD/EVF Setup  
Auto  
On  
Initial Setup  
Power Save  
Record LED  
Language  
Off  
On  
English  
Auto  
Demo Mode  
• Some items will not appear, depending on the disc or card inserted.  
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End User License Agreements for Operating system  
Software  
OPERATING SYSTEM LICENSE INFORMATION  
This HITACHI CAMCORDER incorporates certain open source operating system software  
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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.  
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Linux Kernel  
busybox  
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lzo  
U-Boot  
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If you want to know more about the Software Module, please E-mail us at:  
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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 HDD  
recordable (DZ-BD7HA)  
time  
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- Approx. 20 minutes (SX)  
RW/DVD-R  
(per side)  
Approx. 30 minutes (SF)  
Maximum SD memory card Approx. 400  
number of  
recordable  
stills  
(when using 1 GB card)  
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Movie recording pixels  
Recordable discs  
HX: 1920 × 1080  
HF/HS: 1440 × 1080  
SX/SF: 720 × 576  
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)  
Recordable card  
SD memory card  
Recording HDD (DZ-BD7HA)/ Movie:BD-RE: BD-RE Ver. 3.0 standard (Dolby Digital)  
format BD-RE/BD-R BD-R: BD-R Ver. 2.0 standard (Dolby Digital)  
DVD-RAM/DVD- Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR)  
RW (VR mode)  
format (Dolby Digital)  
DVD-RW (VF  
mode)/DVD-R  
Movie: Conforming to DVD 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,  
Component output × 1,  
Video/audio output × 1  
,
MIC jack × 1,  
PC connection terminal (connected to PC USB port) ×1  
Lithium-ion  
Battery system  
Power consumption  
When recording in HX mode with LCD monitor off  
DZ-BD7HA: approx. 5.7 W (during HDD use)  
DZ-BD70A: approx. 6.7 W (during BD-RE use)  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
DZ-BD7HA:  
Approx. 3-1/8″ × 3-7/16″ × 6-1/2″ (80 × 87 × 165 mm)  
(including supplied battery pack, excluding hand strap)  
DZ-BD70A:  
Approx. 3-1/16″ × 3-7/16″ × 6-1/2″ (77 × 87 × 165 mm)  
(including supplied battery pack, excluding hand strap)  
Operating temperature  
(humidity)  
32 – 104ºF (0 – 40ºC) (less than 80%)  
32 – 86ºF (0 – 30ºC) when connected to PC  
Allowable operating altitude  
(DZ-BD7HA: when using  
HDD)  
9,842 feet (3,000 m) or less  
Weight  
DZ-BD7HA: Approx. 630 g (without battery pack nor disc)  
DZ-BD70A: Approx. 575 g (without battery pack nor disc)  
Total weight when recording  
DZ-BD7HA: Approx. 705 g  
DZ-BD70A: Approx. 650 g  
(When using the battery pack DZ-BD14S)  
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Provided accessories  
AC adapter/charger, Battery pack, AV/S output cable,  
Component cable, Infrared remote control, Lithium battery  
for remote control, Power cable,  
DC power cord, Software CD-ROM, PC connection cable,  
Single-sided 8 cm BD-RE disc, Disc cleaning cloth  
Storage capacity of HDD/BD/DVD/Card  
•Recordable time on HDD  
Recording quality  
HX  
Movie recordable time  
Approx. 4 hours *1  
Application  
High quality  
HF  
HS  
Approx. 5 hours *2  
Standard quality  
*3  
Approx. 8 hours  
Extended recording  
•Recordable time on BD  
Recording quality  
HX  
Movie recordable time  
Application  
High quality  
Approx. 60 mins. *1  
Approx. 80 mins. *2  
Approx. 120 mins. *3  
HF  
HS  
Standard quality  
Extended recording  
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)  
Recording quality  
SX  
SF  
Movie recordable time  
Approx. 20 min *4  
Approx. 30 min *5  
Application  
High quality  
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)  
*
*
*
*
Note  
If recording is performed in SX mode within high temperature environments, the image quality may  
be degraded to an SF equivalent.  
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•Maximum number of scenes that can be recorded/dubbed on HDD/  
one disc  
Maximum number of scenes  
Recording media  
HDD*1  
BD-RE*2/BD-R*2/DVD-RAM*2/DVD-RW*2  
DVD-R*2  
3999*3  
999*3  
930*3  
*
*
*
Recording only  
1:  
2:  
3:  
Per disc (one side)  
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.  
•Maximum number of dates that can be recorded/dubbed on HDD/one  
disc  
Maximum number of dates  
Recording media  
HDD*1  
999  
900  
99  
BD-RE*2/BD-R*2  
DVD-RAM*2/DVD-RW*2/DVD-R*2  
*
*
1: Recording only  
2: Per disc (one side)  
•SD memory cards of various capacities and recordable number of  
stills  
Capacity  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128MB  
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  
•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.  
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Additional Information  
Glossary  
1080i(1125i)/480i(525i)  
HDMI output terminal  
These are types of video signals. 1080i is  
a hi-vision image signal and 480i is a  
former image signal which is not hi-  
vision. Depending on the equipment,  
1080i may be referred to as 1125i, and  
480i may be referred to as 525i.  
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  
Audio feedback  
Refers to hi-vision image quality. HD is  
an abbreviation for High Definition.  
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.  
NTSC  
NTSC is one of the standard color  
television systems.  
NTSC is in use in the United States,  
Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, the  
Philippines, Central and South America,  
and some other countries.  
Component jacks (Component  
video input jacks)  
Connect the camcorder to a TV.  
You can easily transmit a component  
video signal and control signals (aspect  
ratio, scan line, etc.) via the supplied  
component video cable.  
PAL  
PAL is one of the standard color  
television systems.  
PAL is in use in Europe, China, and some  
other countries.  
Double-sided disc  
A disc which allows recording on both  
sides.  
SD memory card  
A memory card standard for recording  
images. This camcorder allows for  
recording still images to SD memory  
card.  
Finalize  
The process of enabling you to play back  
BD-R/DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R  
recorded on this camcorder using other  
BD/DVD recorders/players.  
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.  
Formatting  
The process of preparing a disc for use by  
creating an empty file system. This is also  
known as initializing a disc.  
Single-sided disc  
A disc which allows recording on one  
side only.  
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VF (Video) mode  
One of two modes for using a DVD-RW  
disc.  
You need to finalize a DVD-RW disc in  
VF mode before playing it back on  
another device. After finalizing, 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.  
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Additional Information  
Index  
Delete (scene) ......................................... 99  
Demo mode ............................................ 61  
Detail ..................................................... 103  
Digital zoom ............................................ 62  
Disc navigation .................................. 48, 89  
exit .................................................. 49  
Divide ...................................................... 99  
Dubbing  
Dub mark ........................................ 80  
from HDD to disc ............................ 79  
mark off .......................................... 87  
menu .............................................. 82  
DUBBING button ..................................... 82  
DVD  
available functions .......................... 29  
cleaning ........................................ 154  
handling ........................................ 153  
player .............................................. 12  
protect .......................................... 105  
recorder .......................................... 12  
storing .......................................... 154  
DVD-R  
finalize .......................................... 113  
insert/remove ........................... 24, 33  
note ................................................ 31  
DVD-RAM  
A
AC adapter/charger .................... 21, 36, 37  
ACCESS/PC indicator ............................ 33  
Assist light .............................................. 69  
Auxiliary Line .......................................... 72  
B
Backlight compensation .......................... 67  
Battery pack  
charging ......................................... 21  
life .................................................. 38  
BD  
available functions .......................... 29  
cleaning ....................................... 154  
handling ....................................... 153  
player ............................................. 12  
protect .......................................... 105  
recorder ......................................... 12  
storing .......................................... 154  
BD-R  
finalize .......................................... 113  
format ........................................... 104  
insert/remove ........................... 24, 33  
note ................................................ 31  
BD-RE  
format ........................................... 104  
insert/remove ........................... 24, 33  
DVD-RW  
format ........................................... 104  
insert/remove ........................... 24, 33  
Beep ....................................................... 60  
Brightness ............................................... 60  
B/W (fade) ............................................. 101  
finalize .......................................... 113  
format ........................................... 104  
insert/remove ........................... 24, 33  
unfinalize ...................................... 114  
C
CARD  
E
access indicator ............................. 15  
Card  
Edit (playlist) ........................................... 96  
Edit (scene) ..................................... 99, 100  
EIS .......................................................... 72  
Erasure prevention switch ....................... 32  
Error message ...................................... 132  
EVF display ....................................... 20, 60  
Exposure control ..................................... 66  
External microphone ............................... 78  
format ........................................... 104  
handling ......................................... 32  
insert/remove ................................. 26  
Category ................................................. 87  
Combine ............................................... 100  
Component output ................................ 109  
Component terminal ............................. 108  
Connecting TV ...................................... 107  
Copyright ................................................ 12  
F
Fade ...................................................... 101  
Finalize .................................................. 111  
FINALIZE button ................................... 114  
Flash ....................................................... 74  
FOCUS button ........................................ 65  
Format ................................................... 104  
Frame advance/Frame back ................... 54  
D
Date select .............................................. 93  
Date setup .............................................. 23  
Defaults ........................................... 73, 156  
Delete (playlist) ....................................... 97  
173  
FULL AUTO button ................................. 73  
Full format ............................................. 155  
P
PC connection cable .............................119  
PHOTO capture .......................................56  
Play  
G
Go to (on Disc Navigation) .............. 50, 102  
playlist ............................................96  
Repeat Play ....................................56  
scene ..............................................27  
Slide Show .....................................55  
Playlist .....................................................94  
Portrait (Program AE) ..............................68  
Power Save .............................................60  
Program AE .............................................68  
Protect ...................................................105  
Unprotect ......................................105  
Provided accessories ..............................13  
GUIDE button ..................................... 7, 15  
H
Hand strap .............................................. 18  
HDD  
available functions .......................... 29  
format ........................................... 104  
protect .......................................... 105  
HDD complete deletion ......................... 155  
HDMI terminal ....................................... 107  
HD video mode ....................................... 76  
Howling ................................................. 107  
Q
QUICK START ........................................40  
I
Information Display during playback ....... 52  
Information display during recording ....... 42  
Information display mode .................. 42, 52  
Infrared sensor ........................................ 70  
Initial Setup ............................................. 60  
R
Recording indicator .................................75  
Record LED ............................................75  
Remote control  
code .............................................110  
Inserting a battery ..........................17  
Repeat play .............................................56  
Reset .......................................................60  
J
Jump ....................................................... 51  
S
L
Sand&Snow (Program AE) .....................68  
Scene  
Language ................................................ 22  
LCD/EVF adjust ...................................... 60  
LCD monitor  
delete .............................................28  
Detail ............................................103  
play .................................................27  
SD memory card .....................................32  
SD video mode .......................................76  
Searching for image ................................54  
Self timer .................................................77  
Skip (scene) ............................................54  
Sleep mode .............................................40  
Slide show ...............................................55  
Slow playback .........................................54  
Spotlight (Program AE) ...........................68  
System reset .........................................156  
handling ....................................... 150  
How to open ................................... 19  
setting ............................................ 60  
Lock ...................................................... 102  
Low Light (Program AE) ......................... 68  
M
Major specifications .............................. 167  
Manual focus .......................................... 65  
Menu ........................................... 57, 58, 89  
MIC. Filter ............................................... 73  
Moisture condensation .......................... 151  
T
N
Tele-conversion lens ...............................64  
Test recording .........................................12  
Transferring data to your PC .................122  
Tripod ......................................................69  
Names of parts ....................................... 14  
O
Optional accessories ............................ 131  
Output Functions Setup ........................ 109  
U
Unfinalize ..............................................114  
Update control info. ...............................144  
174  
V
Viewfinder ............................................... 20  
Volume .................................................... 52  
W
Wall outlet ............................................... 37  
White balance ......................................... 70  
White fade ............................................. 101  
Wide conversion lens .............................. 64  
Windows ............................................... 116  
Wipe fade .............................................. 101  
Z
Zoom ...................................................... 62  
Zoom lever .................................. 52, 62, 65  
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This Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the storage device (CD-ROM)  
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If you do not accept the terms of this Agreement, immediately return the unopened package of storage  
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This License Agreement certifies that you were granted license in the past.  
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