Hitachi DZ-HV1079E User manual

Instruction Manual

DZ-HV1079E

Contents

Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camera............................................ 3

Section 2 Getting Started..................................................................... 6

Section 3 Enjoying the Record Mode ................................................. 8

Section 4 Enjoying the Playback Mode............................................ 20

Section 5 Setting Your Camera ........................................................ 27

Section 6 Viewing Pictures and Movies on TV ................................ 31

Section 7 Viewing Pictures and Movies on PC................................ 32

Section 8 Burning the Recorded Clip into a DVD............................ 33

Section 9 Uploading Video Files to YouTube/Internet..................... 36

Section 10 Video File Converter.......................................................... 41

Section 11 Specications and System Requirements ...................... 43

Section 12 Troubleshooting ................................................................ 45

Section 1

Getting to Know Your Camera

Overview

The camera with 10 Mega Pixel sensor can take H.264 movies. By way of using H.264 technology, more

videos can be taken within certain amount of memory. High quality images with up to 16 mega-pixels

can also be delivered smoothly. With a color LCD monitor, users can compose images and examine

them easily.

The camera features 3” LCD touch panel which is an ideal platform for you to operate your camera. The

menu options are accessible with your nger. With the touch panel, you can select the options directly

and quickly.

The camera also features movie recording at an HD resolution of 1920x1080. You can also connect it

to an HDTV via an HDMI cable, and easily playback the recorded high-denition videos on the wide

screen HDTV.

Moreover, the camera has an advanced uploading feature. With the exclusive built-in Internet Direct

application, you can upload the videos captured by the camera to Internet more effortlessly.

ISO sensitivity and color balance can either be adjusted automatically or changed manually. A 10x digital

zoom helps you to control over the movies and pictures you take.

The varied effect options, such as Time Lapse and Slow Motion, make recording more fun.

The built-in memory allows you to take pictures and to record movies without a memory card. The

memory card slot allows users to increase the storage capacity.

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 digital camera device or

memory card. Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.

If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this digital camera device or memory card,

etc., the recorded contents may be lost. Hitachi cannot be responsible for compensation for

damage due to loss of recorded contents.

Note

Partial memory of the built-in memory is used for the camera’s Firmware code.

Standard Accessories

Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included:

Camera•

USB Cable•

AV Cable•

HDMI Cable•

Adaptor•

Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery•

Quick Guide•

CD-ROM (Software and User’s Manual)•

Cloth Bag•

Lens Cover Set (Lens cover and Strap)•

Front View

Rear View

Lens

Flash

Microphone

Tele/Wide Button

Speaker

Mode Button

Playback Button

OK Button

Picture Mode LED Indicator

Playback LED Indicator

Movie Mode LED Indicator

Rolling Wheel

Side View

Bottom View

Tripod Socket

Battery Cover

HDMI Port

TV Port Mini USB 2.0 Port

Self Timer LED

LCD Touch Panel

Pre -Record/Internet Button

Power Button

SD card Slot

Safety latch

Section 2

Getting Started

Loading the Battery

Before using the camera, users must load the Lithium-ion

rechargeable battery come within the package.

Slide the safety latch to the unlocked position and open1.

the battery cover.

Insert the battery according to the correct polarity marks2.

( + or -).

Close the battery cover rmly, and slide the safety latch 3.

to the locked position.

Inserting and Removing an SD Card (Optional)

The camera comes with an internal memory which allows

you to store pictures and movies. You can expand the

memory capacity by using an optional SD/SDHC memory

card.

Insert the memory card into the slot. Please refer to the1.

gure on the right side.

To remove an installed SD card, press the card inwards2.

to release it.

When the card pops out, gently remove it from its slot.3.

Recommended memory capacity: 1GB or above.4.

Note

When a memory card is tted, movies/pictures are saved on the card rather than on the built-in •

memory.

Protecting Data on an SD Card: SD Card is read-•

only when it is locked. No pictures or movies can be

recorded when the SD card is locked. Make sure the

lock is on the writeable position before recording any

media. Writeable

position

Write-Protected

Position

Turning the Camera On and Getting Started

To turn on the camera:•

Flip out the LCD panel; the camera will turn on automatically.1.

Or press Power Button for one second to turn it on.2.

To record movies: Press• Mode Button or touch on the screen to switch to the Movie Record

mode .(The Movie Mode LED Indicator will light up.) Press OK Button to record movies.

To take a picture: Press• Mode Button or touch on the screen to switch to the Picture Record

mode. (The Picture Mode LED Indicator will light up.) Press OK Button halfway down until the

focusing frame turns from white to green. Then, press it fully down to take pictures.

Focusing Frame: White Focusing Frame: Green

To take a picture during movie recording: When recording movies, press• Mode Button ( ) to capture

the image. The Dual record icon( ) appears on the LCD monitor.

To view stored movies and pictures: Press Playback Button or• press on the screen to switch

to the Playback mode. (The Playback LED Indicator will light up.) Press Mode Button or touch

on the screen to switch between Movie Preview Screen and Picture Preview Screen.

Turning the Camera Off

To turn off the camera: You can either press the Power Button for one second, or you can place the•

LCD panel back to its original position.

Section 3

Enjoying the Record Mode

Button Function

Rolling Wheel: Rotate to move between the wheel menu

options.

Right Button: LCD Information ON/OFF. In Record menu,

press to switch to the submenu.

Left Button: Flash Auto/Red-Eye-Reduction/Digital Light/

Flash OFF. In Record menu, press to return to the main

menu.

Up Button: Move between the option items.

Down Button: Delete the current or all movies/pictures.

Move between the option items.

OK Button:

Validate the setting.1.

In Movie Record Mode, press to take movies. To stop2.

recording, press it again.

In Picture Record Mode, press to take pictures.3.

Tele Button : Zoom In

Wide Button : Zoom out

Playback Button:

Switch between Record / Playback Mode.1.

For quick review, press it after recording.2.

In Record menu, press to exit.3.

Mode Button:

Switch between Movie Mode and Picture Mode.1.

When recording movies, press t2. o capture the image.

Power Button: Press down for one second to turn on or turn

off the camera.

Pre-Record/Internet Button:In Record Mode, press

to activate the function that the movies are recorded 3 seconds

before the OK Button is pressed.

LCD Monitor Information

The indicators shown below may display on LCD when movies and pictures are recorded:

(1)

Movie Resolution

FHD (1080i 60)

FHD (1080p 30)

HD (720p 60)

HD (720p 30)

VGA (4:3)

Slow Motion (Record movies at 320x240 resolution.)

Picture Resolution

High (16 MP)

Standard (10 MP)

Low (3 MP)

(2)

Recording time of the movie that can still be taken at current

resolution

Number of images that can still be taken at current resolution

(3)

Self-timer enabled

Dual Record

(4) Stabilization

(5)

Pre-Record Mode

Time Lapse

(6)

Scene

Skin

Night

Backlight

(7) Macro Position Focusing

(8) Manual White Balance

(9) Motion Detection

(10) Zoom meter:

1X~100X (10X Optical zoom and 10X Digital zoom)

(11) Record Menu

(12) Playback Mode

(13) Movie/Picture Record Mode

(14)

Movie Mode

Digital Light

Picture Mode

Flash Auto

Red Eye Reduction

Digital Light

Flash Off

(15) SD Card Inserted

(16)

Battery: full power

Battery: medium power

Battery: low power

Battery: empty power

DC power mode

Note

Scene: B/W / Classic / Negative effect can be previewed immediately without indicator on the

LCD.

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