Hitachi DZ-HV564E Manuale utente

EN-1

FCC STATEMENT

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 Class B digital

devices, 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 the interference 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.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15

of the FCC rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise

specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could

be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway

(fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable

(USB, etc.) again.

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READ THIS FIRST

Trademark Information



Microsoft

®

and Windows

®

are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

 Pentium

®

is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

 Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.

 SD™ is a trademark.

 SDHC™ is a trademark.

 Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective owners.

Product Information

 Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This

includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s

manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

 The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from

those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often

specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market

requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products

very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,

chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support.

Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and

internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and

included accessories.

 The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ

from the actual design of your camera.

 The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user

manual.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warnings

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off

and remove the battery.

Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of

purchase.

If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power

off and remove the battery.

Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of

purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask

the store of purchase.

Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply

voltage.

Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow,

on the beach, or near the shore.

Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing damage.

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Swallowing the battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally

swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a

motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

Please use battery with complete external seals.

Do not use battery from which the seals have been damaged or removed.

This may cause leakage, explosion, or injury.

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Cautions

Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the

terminals.

Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or

damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to

leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your

body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your

eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use

excessive force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

Use the camera with caution, avoiding sudden power cutoff during

operation.

This might cause file error, corrupt the stored data or even damage the

hardware.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous

use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause

burns.

Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use

the camera in a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise

significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and

electric shock.

EN-5

Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions

and the notes described below:

 Use only the specified battery (3.7V).

 Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery

life and reduce camera performance.

 When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has

not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry

date is an exception), it may affect the number of images that can be captured.

Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully

charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.

 The battery may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the camera.

This is normal and not a malfunction.

 The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal

and not a malfunction.

 If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera

to prevent leakage or corrosion and store it after no battery power is left. Stored for

a long time in a fully charged condition, its performance may be impaired.

 Always keep the battery terminals clean.

 There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

 Dispose of used battery according to the recycle instructions.

 Charge the rechargeable!battery fully before using for the first time.

 To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the battery away from other metal objects

when carrying or storing.

CONTENTS

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7 INTRODUCTION

7Overview

7 Package Contents

8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

8 Front View

9Rear View

10 LCD Monitor Display

13 GETTING STARTED

13 Preparation

14 Charging the Battery

15 Turning the Power On/Off

15 LED Indicators

16 Handling the Digital Video Camera

17 Setting the Date and Time

17 Choosing the Language

18 Formatting the Memory Card

19 CAPTURE MODE

19 Recording Video Clips

19 Capturing Still Images

20 Using the Zoom Function

20 Using the Assist Light

21 Recording Shots using Face

Detection Technology

22 Setting Manual White Balance

23 AUDIO MODE

23 Recording Audio Files

23 Playing Back Audio Files

24 PLAYBACK MODE

24 Playing Back Video Clips

24 Playing Back Still Images

25 Playing Back Still Images/Video

Clips on TV

25 Connecting the Digital Video

Camera to HDTV

26 Thumbnail Display

26 Slide Show Display

27 Protecting Images/Video Clips/

Audio Files

28 DPOF Settings

29 Deleting Images/Video Clips/

Audio Files

30 MENU OPTIONS

30 Video Menu

32 Capture Menu

34 Playback Menu

35 Setup Menu

37 INSTALLING SOFTWARE

PROGRAM

38 TRANSFERRING FILES TO

YOUR COMPUTER

38 Downloading / Deleting Your Files

via Computer

39 USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO

CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA

40 SPECIFICATIONS

41 APPENDIX

41 Possible Number of Shots

42 Troubleshooting

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital video camera.

Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this digital video camera captures still images

and video clips with high definition.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your digital video camera and ensure that you have the following

items:

Common Product Components:

 Digital video camera

 Software CD-ROM

 USB cable

 AV cable

 YPbPr (HD out) cable

 Earphone

 Camera strap

 Camera pouch

 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

 Quick start guide

Common (Optional) Accessories:

 SD/SDHC memory card

 Battery charger

 Tripod

 Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL

VIDEO CAMERA

Front View

1

2

3

4

5

6

1. Lens

2. LED assist light

3. Speaker

4. Battery cover

5. Strap holder

6. Tripod mount

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Rear View

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

12

13

14

15

11

16

1. Microphone

2. Status LED

3. Play button

4. S Up button

MODE

Mode button

5. X Right button

O Focus button

6. T Down button

MENU Menu button

7. OK / Record / Shutter button

8.

T Zoom in (telephoto) button

9. W Zoom out (wide-angle)button /

Thumbnail button

10. W Left button

Assist light button

11. Power button

12. USB or AV OUT terminal

13. HDTV terminal

14. SD/SDHC memory card slot

15.Earphone jack

16. LCD monitor

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Standby Mode

Video Mode

1. Video mode icon

2. Available recording time

3. Storage media

[

q

] SD/SDHC memory card

4. Battery condition

[

l] Full battery power

[

o] Medium battery power

[

n] Low battery power

[

m] No battery power

5. Focus setting

[

Blank

] Normal

[

O

] Macro

[Q] Infinity

6. Assist light ON

7. Scene mode

[Blank] Auto

[ O ] Portrait

[ C ] Night

[ F ] Sports

[ N ] Landscape

[ K ] Sunset

[ X ] Beach/Snow

[ Y ] Spotlight

[ N ] User Setting

8. Self-timer

[

e

10s

] 10 sec.

[

e

2s

] 2 sec.

9. Exposure compensation

10. White balance

[Blank] Auto

[%] Daylight

[#] Cloudy

[&] Fluoresc.1

[*] Fluoresc.2

[$] Tungsten

[(] Manual WB

11. Image quality

[

y

] Fine

[x] Standard

[w] Economy

12. Video size

[ ] 1440 x 1080

[ ] 1280 x 720

[

VGA

]

640 x 480

13. Zoom status bar

1 2 3 4

11 10

5

6

7

8

9

12

13

Camera Mode

1. Camera mode icon

2. Available number of shots

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Focus setting

[

Blank

] Normal

[O] Macro

[Q] Infinity

[Z] Face detection

6. Assist light ON

7. Scene mode

8. Image stabilization icon

9. Self-timer

10. Capture mode icon

[Blank] Single

[

U] AEB

[T] Continuous

11. ISO

[

Blank] Auto

[:] 64

[5] 100

[7] 200

[9] 400

12. Exposure compensation

13. White balance

14. Image quality

15. Image size

[7.7

m

] 3200 x 2400 (FW interpolation)

[

5

m

] 2560 x 1920

[

3

m

] 2048 x 1536

[

1

m

] 1280 x 960

[

VGA

] 640 x 480

16. Zoom status bar

1 2 3 4

5

6

9

7

8

1011121314

15

16

LCD Monitor Display

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Audio Recording Mode

(Standby)

1. Audio mode icon

2. Available recording time

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Elapsed time

6. Recording indicator

7. Status indicator (standby)

Playback Mode

Video Mode

1. Video playback mode icon

2. Elapsed time

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Folder and file number

6. Volume indicator

7. Video status bar

8. Playback indicator

14

6

7

5

2 3

321 4

5

6

7

8

(Recording)

1. Recording indicator

2. Status indicator (recording)

Camera Mode

1. Image playback mode icon

2. Storage media

3. Battery condition

4. Folder and file number

2

1

2

1

4

21 3

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Audio Playback Mode

1. Audio playback mode icon

2. Elapsed time

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Volume indicator

6. File name (ex. 100-0001)

7. Playback indicator

8. Audio status bar

21 4

7 6

5

8

3

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GETTING STARTED

Preparation

1. Attach the camera strap.

2. Open the battery cover.

3. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation

as shown. (Label side back)

 Close the battery cover and make sure it is

locked securely.

4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card.

 The digital video camera does not have built-in

memory and cannot operate without an SD/

SDHC memory card inserted. Make sure to

insert an SD/SDHC memory card before use.

 Open the SD card slot cover gently.

 Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (optional) to

the card slot.

 Close the cover and make sure it is locked

securely.

 Be sure to format the SD/SDHC memory card

with this video camera before its initial usage.



To prevent valuable data from being accidentally deleted from an SD/

SDHC memory card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the

SD/SDHC memory card) to “LOCK”.



To save, edit, or delete data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must

unlock the card.



To prevent damaging of SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off the

power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If

inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the digital video camera will

automatically turn off.

 Be careful not to drop the battery when opening or closing the battery cover.

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Charging the Battery

Charge the battery fully with the supplied battery charger before use.

1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.

 The battery to be inserted into the charger by the label side back.

2. Connect the power cord to the charger and

insert the plug into a wall outlet.

 The status LED on the charger lights red

when charging has started and lights

green when charging is completed. The

LED also lights green if no battery is

inserted into the charger.

 Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of

battery.

 Remove the battery after charging is completed.

 The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is

normal and not a malfunction.

 When using the camera in cold areas, keep the camera and battery warm by holding the inside

your outer clothes.

2

1

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Turning the Power On/Off

Load the battery and insert an SD/SDHC memory card before starting.

 Press the button until the digital video

camera turns on.

 To turn the power off, press the button

again.

 The power is turned off automatically when the digital video camera has not been operated for a

defined period of time. To resume operation, turn the power on again. Refer to section in this

manual titled “Auto Off” in the setup menu for further details.

LED Indicators

Indicators State Description/Activity

Status LED Solid green The digital video camera is powering

up.

Status LED Solid green The digital video camera is ready to

record images (or videos).

Status LED Blinking green USB communication/transfer is in

progress.

Status LED Blinking green Reading/Writing files.

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Handling the Digital Video Camera

1. Open the panel by pulling it away from the digital video camera.

2. Choose the angle of the monitor that suits you best by rotating the panel.

 The panel rotates up to 270°. It is useful for self-portrait.

 Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 degrees before attempting to rotate it.

 Rotate the LCD panel carefully with the correct direction. Over rotation or rotating to the wrong

direction may damage the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the digital video camera.

 Avoid touching the LCD monitor when moving the LCD panel.

Cautions:

 Do not hold the digital video camera by only holding the LCD panel.

 Be careful not to block the lens, microphone, or LED lights with your fingers when

shooting.

 Close the LCD panel when not using the digital video camera to avoid damages.

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Setting the Date and Time

The date/time needs to be set if / when:

 The digital video camera is turned on for the first time.

 The digital video camera is turned on after being left without battery for an

extended period of time.

1. Press the button until the digital video

camera turns on.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Select [Setup] with the f (O) button

.

4. Select [Date/Time] with the

c

(

MODE

) /

d

(

MENU

)

buttons, and press the button.

 Select the item’s field with the e () / f

(O) buttons and adjust the value for the

date and time with the

c

(

MODE

) /

d

(

MENU

)

buttons.

 The time is displayed in 24-hour format.

 After confirming all settings are correct,

press the button.

5. To exit from the [Setup] menu, press the f (O)

button.

Choosing the Language

Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select [Setup] menu with the f (O)button.

3. Select [Language] with the

c

(

MODE

) /

d

(

MENU

)

buttons, and press the button.

4.

Select the displayed language with the

c

(

MODE

)

/

d (MENU) buttons, and press the button.

 The setting will be stored.

:

Exit

:

OK

Setup

Language

Beep

Format

LCD Bright.

Date/Time

English

On

Next Menu

0

Next Menu

Y/M/D

00:00

Date / Time

:

OK

2008.01.01

:

Exit

:

Language

Beep

Format

LCD Bright.

Date/Time

English

On

Next Menu

0

Next Menu

OK

Setup

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Formatting the Memory Card

This utility formats the SD/SDHC memory card and deletes all stored images,

videoclips, and data.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select [Setup] menu with the f (O) button.

3. Select [Format] with the

c

(

MODE

) /

d

(

MENU

)

buttons, and press the button.

4. Select [Yes] with the

c

(

MODE

) /

d

(

MENU

)

buttons, and press the button.

 To cancel formatting, select [No] and press

the button.

5. To exit from the [Setup] menu, press the f (O)

button.

:

Exit

:

OK

Setup

Language

Beep

Format

LCD Bright.

Date/Time

English

On

Next Menu

0

Next Menu

:

Exit

:

Format Card?

OK

Format

No

Yes

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CAPTURE MODE

Your digital video camera is equipped with a 2.5" full color LTPS LCD monitor to help

you capture/playback images and video clips or adjust menu settings.

Recording Video Clips

1. Press the button until the digital video

camera turns on.

 The default mode is Video Mode.

2. Compose the image on the LCD monitor.

3. Press the button to start recording.

4. To stop recording, press the button.

 The recording time depends on the

storage media size and the subject to be

recorded.

 If the acess speed of your SD/SDHC memory card is not fast enough for recording video clips in

the currently selected size, the recording will stop. In this case, select a video quality lower than

the current one.

 When using SDHC memory card to record high resolution video clips, higher than Class 4 is

recommended to prevent recording from discontinuing.

Capturing Still Images

1. Press the button until the digital video

camera turns on.

2. Press the MODE button to switch to capture

mode.

3. Compose the image on the LCD monitor.

4. Press the button to capture the image.

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