Hitachi DZHV584E User manual

Table of Contents

Preface.......................................................................... v

About this manual......................................................... v

Precautions.................................................................. vi

Before You Start ......................................................... viii

1Introducing the camera.............................1

1.1 System requirements............................................1

1.2 Features.............................................................. 1

1.3 Unpacking the video camera...............................2

1.4 About the camera................................................3

1.4.1 Front view................................................ 3

1.4.2 Top view.................................................. 3

1.4.3 Bottom view............................................. 4

1.4.4 Right view................................................ 4

1.4.5 Back view................................................. 5

1.4.6 LCD Panel................................................ 5

1.4.7 Adjusting the LCD display..................... 6

1.4.8 About the LEDs....................................... 9

2Getting started.........................................10

2.1 Inserting an SD card......................................... 10

2.2 Inserting the batteries.........................................11

2.3 Charging the battery.......................................... 12

2.4 Turning on the video camera............................. 13

2.5 Changing modes................................................ 13

2.6 Before you start................................................. 13

2.6.1 Setting the date and time ...................... 13

2.6.2 Setting the language.............................. 14

2.6.3 Setting the beep..................................... 15

2.7 Shoot/Playback video......................................... 16

2.7.1 Shooting a video clip............................. 16

2.7.2 Playing the video clip............................ 18

2.8 Taking/viewing pictures..................................... 19

2.8.1 Taking a still picture.............................. 19

2.8.2 Viewing images..................................... 20

2.9 Connecting to a computer.................................. 21

2.10 Connecting to a standard TV............................. 21

2.11 Connecting to an HDTV.................................... 22

3Using the camera.....................................23

3.1 Movie mode....................................................... 23

3.1.1 Movie mode........................................... 23

3.1.2 Using the macro function...................... 24

3.1.3 Using the zoom function....................... 25

3.1.4 Using the LED light............................... 25

3.1.5 Quick access controls ............................ 25

3.2 Photo mode....................................................... 26

3.2.1 Photo mode icons.................................. 26

3.2.2 Using the macro function...................... 27

3.2.3 Using the zoom function....................... 27

3.2.4 Using the LED light............................... 27

3.2.5 Quick access controls ............................ 27

3.3 Movie Playback mode........................................ 28

3.3.1 Movie Playback mode icons ................. 28

3.4 Photo Playback mode........................................ 30

3.4.1 Photo Playback mode icons.................. 30

3.5 Thumbnail mode............................................... 31

3.6 USB mode......................................................... 31

4Using the menus ......................................32

4.1 Movie menu ...................................................... 32

4.1.1. White balance ........................................ 32

4.1.2. Video resolution.................................... 33

4.1.3. Colour effect .......................................... 34

4.1.4. Night mode............................................ 35

4.1.5. Video quality......................................... 36

4.2 Movie playback menu........................................ 37

4.2.1 Delete ..................................................... 37

4.2.2 Protect.................................................... 39

4.2.3 Autoplay................................................ 40

4.2.4 Volume................................................... 41

4.3 Photo menu....................................................... 42

4.3.1 White balance ........................................ 42

4.3.2 Resolution.............................................. 43

4.3.3 Colour effect .......................................... 44

4.3.4 Night mode............................................ 45

4.3.5 Selftimer................................................. 46

4.3.6 Photo quality ......................................... 47

4.4 Photo playback menu........................................ 48

4.4.1 Delete ..................................................... 48

4.4.2 Protect.................................................... 50

4.4.3 Slide show.............................................. 51

4.5 System menu..................................................... 52

4.5.1 Setting the beep..................................... 52

4.5.2 Date/time .............................................. 52

4.5.3 Auto power off ...................................... 52

4.5.4 TV standard........................................... 53

4.5.5 Format.................................................... 54

4.5.6 Default ................................................... 55

4.5.7 Language ............................................... 55

4.5.8 Frequency .............................................. 56

Appendix..........................................................57

Specifications.............................................................. 57

Troubleshooting.......................................................... 60

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced video camera.

Ensure that you read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe

place for future reference.

About this manual

Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this

manual are correct and up to date. However, no guarantee is made

regarding the accuracy of the contents. If the contents of this

manual do not tally with the camera, please take the camera as a

criterion, and our company reserves the right to change the

contents or technical rules without notice in advance. Also, the

manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical specification

in advance without notice.

If the accessories do not tally with the actual package, please take

the actual package as a criterion.

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated

into any language or computer language, in any form or by any

means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or

otherwise, without the prior written permission of the

manufacturer.

Precautions

General precautions

xDo not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas,

as its components may be damaged.

xDo not store the product in a hot environment. High

temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage

batteries and warp or melt certain plastics.

xDo not store the product in cold areas. When the product

warms up to its normal temperature, moisture can form inside,

which may damage the electronic circuits.

xDo not attempt to open the casing or attempt your own repairs.

High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric

shock when exposed.

xDo not drop or knock the product. Rough handling may

damage the internal components.

xDo not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong

detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product with a

slightly damp soft cloth.

xDo not fire the white LED light while it is too close to the

subject's eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye

damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. When using the

white LED light, the camera should be at least one meter from

the eyes of the subject.

xDo not open battery cover while an image is being recorded.

Doing so will not only make storage of the current image

impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored

in file.

xIf the product or any of its accessories are not working

properly, take them to your nearest qualified service center.

The personnel there will assist you and if necessary, arrange

for the product to be repaired.

xTest for proper operation before using the camera.

Notes on the LCD Screen

Be very careful to ensure the fluid contained in the LCD screen does

not escape if the screen becomes cracked or damaged. If this occurs,

follow these steps:

xIf the fluids make contact with skin, wipe it with a clean cloth

then rinse with a large amount of water.

xIf the fluid makes contact with eyes, wash eyes with clean

water for at least 15 minutes and go to the hospital as soon as

possible.

xIf the fluid is swallowed, first rinse mouth with water, then

drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting. Go to the

hospital as soon as possible.

Operation conditions

xThis camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

xDo not use or keep the camera in the following areas:

- In areas subject to direct sunlight

- In areas subject to high humidity or dust

- Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to

temperature extremes

- Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun.

- In areas subject to strong vibration

Power supply

xUse only the type of battery that came with your camera.

Using any other type of battery may damage the equipment

and invalidate the warranty.

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xEnsure the battery is inserted correctly. Inserting the battery

incorrectly can cause damage to the product and possibly start

a fire.

xRemove the battery to avoid the fluid leakage if the camera is

not going to be used for a long time.

xIf the battery is crushed or damaged, remove it immediately to

avoid the battery fluid leakage and abnormal expansion.

Before You Start

Take some test shots before performing a formal

recording.

Before taking pictures with this DV camera in any important

occasion (such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip), do test

the DV camera beforehand to ensure that it functions properly. Any

additional loss caused by the malfunction of this product (such as

costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the

photography) is not the responsibility of the manufacturer and no

compensation will be given for it.

Take care to observe "No Photography" notices in certain locations.

In these cases, you cannot record any live performance,

improvisation or exhibits, even for personal purposes. Any transfer

of pictures or memory card data must be conducted under the

constraints of copyright law.

1Introducing the camera

Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the

video camera. This chapter also covers system requirements,

package contents, and descriptions of the hardware components.

1.1System requirements

The video camera requires a PC with the following specifications:

xWindows® 7 / Vista / XP operating system

xIntel® / AMD Dual-Core CPU or higher

xAt least 1 GB of RAM or higher

xAt least DirectX 9 video card, DirectX 10 is recommended

xStandard USB 1.1 port or higher

xAt least 2GB or greater available hard disk

Note: A USB 1.1 port will enable you to transfer files to and

from your host PC, but transfer speeds will be much faster

with a USB 2.0 port.

1.2Features

The video camera offers a variety of features and functions

including:

xFull HD Digital camcorder

xDigital camera (max. 12 Megapixels)

xHDMI audio-video output

xMax. 4X digital zoom

xMass storage device

x3” TFT LCD Touch Display (16:9)

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