Be careful of ambient temperature:
Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 140F (40C) or under 32F (0C) will result in abnormal recording/playback. Take care that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to PC does not rise excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 86F (30C). Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on beach sand or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time: This could cause malfunctions.
Do not point directly at the sun:
If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction or
Be careful of moisture condensation:
When you move the DVD video camera/recorder 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 DVD video camera/recorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth. Even if the external surface of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may remain inside: Turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off and leave it in a dry place for at least 1-2 hours before using it again.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time:
This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance camera/ monitor. If you use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of DVD video camera/recorder could exceed a limit and the recording/playback operation could be slowed down: In this case, turn it off and wait for a while before using it again.
Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking:

The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video camera/ recorder and the functions which are available with them: Media Function
Recording movie Recording still Deleting recorded image Editing on this DVD video camera/recorder Playback on DVD player Playback on DVD-RAM recorder

DVD-RAM disc

DVD-R disc
SD memory card/ Multimedia card
: Functions available; : Not available
*1: Can be played back on some DVD players. *2: Must be finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder before DVD-R disc can be played back on DVD player or DVD recorder (See P. 74). May not be playable on some DVD players. *3: Can be played back on some DVD-RAM recorders.

AVAILABLE DISCS

Usable discs and logos
DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) In Round DVD Holder DVD-R [for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)]
This DVD video camera/recorder uses 8 cm DVDRAM discs and 8 cm DVD-R discs for camcorder use. Discs removed from Round DVD Holder cannot be used on this DVD video camera/recorder: Use them only in the holder.
Note: It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell discs, since their compatibility with this DVD video camera/ recorder has been confirmed. Using a disc other than those made by Hitachi Maxell may not allow the DVD video camera/recorder to deliver optimum performance. It is necessary to initialize an unformatted disc. When an unformatted disc is inserted into the DVD video camera/ recorder, a message will appear: Initialize the disc following the instructions on screen (P. 127).
The Round DVD Holder cannot be used on the following
DVD video camera/recorders: - DZ-MV100A - DZ-MV230A/200A - DZ-MV270A - Other DVD video camera/recorders that use square type adapters. Image data edited on PC and certain types of image data may not be visible on this DVD video camera/recorder. The image data recorded on another device may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder.
INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC
You cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete any recorded images or data. For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder writes control data to the disc in order to automatically make adjustments when it is inserted and ejected accompanying recording. If the disc has no area to be written for adjustment, recording may not be possible. To prevent this, do not insert or eject a DVD-R disc accompanying recording more than 50 times. The DVD video camera/recorder will not perform write adjustment when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned on again, from off, for recording with the disc in it, or when no recording is made, even if the disc is removed and then reinserted.

Finalizing DVD-R disc

Before using the 8 cm DVD-R disc provided on this DVD video camera/recorder on a DVD player or DVD video recorder that is compatible with 8 cm DVD-R disc, the disc must be finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder. For the finalizing procedure of 8 cm DVD-R disc, refer to Finalizing DVD-R Disc (P. 129).
Note: Do not insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder but not finalized, into a recordable device, such as a DVD video recorder: The recorded data may be damaged. DVD-R discs edited and finalized on PC or those finalized on another DVD video recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the editing software used or recorded status of DVD-R disc.
EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER:
DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 DVD-RW DVD+RW
DVD-ROM DVD-Video CD-R CD-RW CD

DVD+R

MO MD iD Floppy disk Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm CD-ROM
Note: Discs recorded on PC or DVD video recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder: If so, message This disc cannot be used. will appear. Also, blue thumbnails will appear (Fig. 1* on page 24), or normal playback will not be possible.

HANDLING DISCS

Using discs
DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them: When using disc on this DVD video camera/ recorder, be sure to keep it in Round DVD Holder. Always use a brand new disc when recording important material. Be sure not to touch the disc exposed portion, and be careful that no dirt adheres to it. If there is dust, scratch, dirt on Do not touch disc or if it is warped, the following phenomena may occur: Block noise in playback image Momentary stop of playback image Sound interrupted during playback, or abnormal sound Block noise

Storing discs

When storing disc, insert it in Round DVD Holder into plastic case. 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 While there is heat from a heater, etc.

4 Remove the

disc. Hold the top of Round DVD Holder as shown in the illustration and gently pull it out.
Note: Be careful not to touch the disc exposed portion when removing the disc.
5 Gently push the section
indicated PUSH CLOSE on the cover of disc insertion block, to close the cover.
Inserting and Removing Card
Before inserting or removing card, set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off.

1 Open the cover of card

insertion block with power turned off.
Removing Card Push the center of card edge: The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers.

2 Insert card with its

terminal inward until it locks.
3 Close the cover of card

insertion block.

This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder.
Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/Recorder
TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ON AND OFF
While holding down the red button at the center of power switch, set the switch according to each recording function:
Note: Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to let it recognize the disc, you can immediately record or play back by turning the DVD video camera/recorder on again. However, if you remove the disc, replace it, or if the date changes after power is turned on, it will take some time for the DVD video camera/recorder to start because it must recognize the disc again (See page 147). It will take some time for the DVD video camera/recorder to display the Disc navigation screen after power is turned on. If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on, the ACCESS indicator will light or blink to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is recognizing the disc or card: During this time, no operation, such as recording, can be performed. After several seconds, the ACCESS indicator will go out, and operating the DVD video camera/recorder will be possible.
Set to PHOTO: To record still on DVDRAM disc Set to VIDEO: To record movie on DVDRAM or DVD-R disc Set to POWER OFF: The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn off. Set to PHOTO: To record still on SD memory card or multimedia card Power ON status During playback, set the power switch to VIDEO or PHOTO when using disc, or set it to PHOTO when using card. Turn the switch while holding down the red button at the center of switch.
When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on, the
self-diagnosis function will work and a message may appear. In this case, refer to Trouble Messages on page 149 and take corrective action. While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking, do not violently open or close the LCD monitor.

Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p P r o g r am AE Au t o Wh i t e Ba l. Set EIS D i g. Zoom Ou t do o r I ndoor 1 M IC. F i l t e r I ndoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM

2 Choose the desired

option, and then press the button.
FINE 0:00:00 REM MIN 8 : AM 9 / / 3

White balance mode

Setting white balance manually

1 Point the DVD video

camera/recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent.
White shirt or thick paper

2 Press the MENU

button, choose White Bal., Set, and then press the button.

3 Press the

button: The ! indicator will change from blinking to a steady light: The steady light indicates that the white balance setting is complete. button to end

4 Press the

the setting.
Note: The white balance set using the Set option will be stored in memory until it is reset. Do not use a colored object when setting the white balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set. If Input Source: LINE has been specified, you cannot use the Set mode of white balance (P. 88).
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS)
This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with an electronic image stabilizer function: When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image.
choose EIS on the Camera Functions Setup menu screen, and then press the button.
Came r a F u nc t i on s Se t u p P r o g r am AE Wh i t e Ba l. On EIS D i g. Zo om Of f M IC. F i l t e r ENTER RETURN RAM

Checking EIS On or Off

You can check EIS On or Off by the on-screen information display.
2 Choose the On or Off, and then press the
After recording with EIS set to Off, it is recommended that you return the setting to On and then turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, unless you normally record with Off setting. This function is effective only during movie recording: It will not work during still recording.
Note: The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Although you can switch EIS between on and off during still recording, the setting will be effective only during movie recording. It is recommended that you specify EIS Off when using the DVD video camera/recorder on a desk or tripod. When EIS On is specified, there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen. Gross camera shake may not be entirely corrected even if EIS On is specified. EIS may not operate correctly when the tele or wideconversion lens (generally available) is used.
MAGNIFYING SUBJECT IMAGE (DIG. ZOOM)
When the zoom lever is moved down to T control side with Dig. Zoom 40 or 240 specified, digital zoom will automatically kick in when optical 10 zoom range is exceeded. You can set the digital zoom to 40 or 240 for movie recording, or 40 for still recording.

choose VIDEO Mode on the Record Functions Setup menu screen, and then press the button.
Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p V I DEO Mode I n p u t Sou r ce PHOTO I n p u t Se l f T i mer OSD Ou t p u t ENTER RETURN XTRA F I NE STD
2 Choose the desired quality mode, and then press

the button.

Note: The movie quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. The VIDEO Mode setting will not change even if the DVD-RAM disc is replaced with a DVD-R disc, or vice versa. However, if XTRA has been set with DVD-RAM disc, or LPCM has been set with DVD-R disc, FINE will be set when the disc is changed. When using DVD-R disc, you cannot switch the movie quality while recording on the disc: The DVD video camera/recorder will be automatically set to the movie quality first used with the disc for recording. The movie quality setting is effective only during movie recording: Switching the movie quality will not work during still recording.

Movie quality

Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distored under the recording conditions listed below: Pan the DVD video camera/recorder as slowly as possible. (Block noise is likely to appear in the STD):
If there is a complicated pattern in background (as in following figure on left) If the DVD video camera/recorder is moved excessively or quickly If subject is moving rapidly even when the DVD video camera/recorder is not moving
(Image when block-like noise occurs)
(Image without block-like noise)
SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY)
You can switch the still recording quality only when using card. It is recommended that you use FINE when recording vital images.
choose Quality on the Record Functions Setup menu screen, and then press the button.
Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p Quality I n p u t Sou r ce PHOTO I n p u t Se l f T i mer OSD Ou t p u t ENTER RETURN FINE NORM ECO
REM 9 NORM 8 : AM 9 / / 3
2 Choose the option you want, and then press the
Still recording quality Note: The still quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE)
If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD video camera/recorder, you must first switch the setting on the DVD video camera/recorder. Refer to the explanation starting from page 65 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to other devices or record images input from them.

ENTER Choose NO to cancel deletion. After Yes or No setting, the Delete Scene screen will be restored. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to delete other scenes.

Editing using submenu

Press the MENU button before pressing the
Ed i t S t a r t Cu r r en t Cu r r en t End All
button in step 5 (See page 101): The submenu will appear.

Pressing the

button will restore the screen in step 5.
Note: Although the submenu screen will appear for each setting, some menu items may not appear, depending on the setting.
Se l e c t Ex i t De l e t e
CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EDIT - THUMBNAIL)
The thumbnail refers to a reduced image displayed on Disc Navigation to help distinguish recorded scenes. Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set a vivid image to thumbnail, you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation screen.
Original thumbnail You can use this image as thumbnail.
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 7 The screen for verifying switching of thumbnail 2 Select the thumbnail of the scene to be changed. will appear: Choose YES, and then press the 3 Press the MENU button. button. 4 Choose Scene, Edit, Choose NO to cancel
Thumbnail, and then press the button.

Cha ng e Th umbna i l

Cha ng e t h umbna i l ? YES ENTER NO
T h umbna i l Sk i p F ad e Comb i ne D i v i de Move RETURN
switching of thumbnail. After Yes or No setting, the Change Thumbnail screen will be restored. Repeat steps 5-7 to change the other scenes.

5 The Change

Thumbnail screen will appear: If you are sure you want to change the thumbnail of the selected scene, press the button: The selected scene will be played back.

8 Press the

Select Thumbnail Point

SEL ENTER

6 When the image you want to use as the
thumbnail of the scene appears, press the SELECT button.
If you want to change the scene whose thumbnail is to be changed, you can change it on this screen.

Note: If you press the MENU button before pressing the button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear. (See page 102) A thumbnail of still cannot be changed. Since the scene to which skipping is set cannot be played back, you will not be able to change its thumbnail: Release the skip setting of the scene to change the thumbnail.
PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EDIT - SKIP)
You can specify Skip for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped.
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be skipped. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose Scene, Edit,
Skip, and then press the button.

Sc ene

Releasing Skip
Select the scene set to be skipped, and perform the same procedure as setting skip: The skip mark will disappear and skipping of the scene will be released.
Note: Multiple scenes can be selected for skipping (P.98). If you press the MENU button before pressing the button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear (P.102).
5 The Set Skip screen will
appear: If you are sure you want to skip the selected scene, press the
If you want to change the scene to be skipped, you can change it on this screen. After skip setting, the Set Skip screen will be restored. Repeat step 5 to set skipping of other scenes.

6 Press the

A skip mark will appear in the thumbnail of any scene for which skipping has been set.
ADDING SPECIAL EFFECTS (EDIT - FADE)
You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene. There are three types of special effects:
Fade Out Fade Out Fade Out
Fade In White: Fades in from white screen Fades out to white screen
Fade In Wipe: Fades in from black screen to vertical direction of screen Fades out from vertical direction of screen to black screen
Fade In B/W: Fades in from Black and White screen to color screen Fades out from color screen to Black and White screen
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene for adding special effects. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose, Scene, Edit,
Fade and then press the button.
The * and/or + mark(s) will appear in the scenes for which special effects have been set.

A l l Pr og r ams / 013

In effect
5 The Fade Set screen will
appear: If you are sure you want to add the fade effect to the scene, press the
De l e t e Ed i t Copy Se l e c t De t a i l
Thumbna i l Sk i p F ade Comb i ne D i v i de Mo v e RETURN

To release Repeat Play

ENTER RETURN RAM

4 Choose On, and then

press the button: Playback will start.
Use one of the following 3 methods to release: Choose Off in step 4 above. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off once. Press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc.
Note: Press the button to terminate playback. However, the Repeat Play setting will not be cancelled. Still images can also be played back repeatedly. Repeat playback will not function when playback is instructed from the recording pause status.
Choose Off to cancel Repeat Play Setting.

O R Cn

SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS)
If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status after each still is played back. Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills.
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose Slide Show,
All or DPOF, and then press the button. All:

Slide Show Al l DPOF

Note: One still is played for approx. 5 seconds. With slide show, playback starts from the first still on card. If you press the button or turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off, Slide Show will be canceled.
ENTER RETURN To play all stills recorded on card in slide show. To play only stills to which DPOF has been set in slide show.
Pressing the button will start slide show. When playback is finished, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status at the final still. Pressing the button will restore the Disc Navigation screen.
Before installing the UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) on the CD-ROM provided with this DVD video camera/ recorder, make sure that another UDF driver* has not already been installed in your PC. * InstantWrite or InstantRead packed in the DZ-WINPC1W, DZ-WINPC2W or PC connection kit for Hitachi DZ-MV100A DVD video camera/recorder, or in the DZ-WINPC3W PC editing kit for Hitachi DZMV200A, DZ-MV230A or DZ-MV270A DVD video camera/recorder. If another UDF driver has already been installed, uninstall it, and then install the UDF driver bundled on the provided CD-ROM. Uninstall the previous UDF driver by choosing Add/Remove Programs or Add/ Remove Applications on Windows Control Panel. If any question messages appear that mean This file is not used on another application. Do you wish to delete it together? during uninstalling, click No for all such questions.

Error has occurred. Try to restart the DVD video camera/recorder

8, 37, 40, 41

Cannot combine. Deselect PHOTO scenes.
Select only movies and combine them.
Cannot combine. Select Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined, and then multiple scenes. combine them. Cannot delete scenes. This may occur when scene that was edited for division, etc. is to be deleted. Combine the divided scenes, and then delete them. This message will appear if you attempt to combine or move scenes with Category: VIDEO or PHOTO specified. Division or change in thumbnail was executed when multiple scenes were selected. Scenes can be moved only on a play list. Create a play list and move the scenes on it. Are you using DVD-R disc? You cannot record still image on DVDR disc (recordable of still images from PC). Use DVD-RAM disc to record still images. The thumbnail of a still cannot be changed. Select a movie. The maximum number of selectable scenes is 999. Remaining space is only enough to record less than 10 stills. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card.
Cannot execute. Change display category to ALL. Cannot execute. Unselect multiple scenes. Cannot move scene in program mode. Create new PlayList. CANNOT RECORD PHOTOS Cannot replace thumbnail on PHOTO scene. Cannot select any more scenes. CARD ALMOST FULL

112 27, 101

Card error has occurred. Was the card formatted on PC? Was formatting interrupted Format the card now? midway? When using the card on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose YES and format it. Card error has occurred. The card may be damaged: Use another card. Formatting is not complete. Card error.
The card terminals may be dirty: Wipe off dirt, and try the card
again, or use another card. 25
Data other than still image may be included: Use another card.
Card error has occurred. Card error could have occurred during editing of scenes. Turn off Keep card inside & the DVD video camera/recorder with the card being used inside, restart. connect the AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video camera/recorder again. Repair of scenes will be attempted. Card full. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. No more recording on this card can be done: Delete unnecessary stills or use another card. Card full. Cannot execute. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. 27, 101

No USB HS (high speed) Make sure that you have already installed the driver provided with connection even when the USB2.0 card. USB2.0 card is used. You will need to install the driver provided by USB2.0 card maker in order to operate the USB2.0 card at HS (high speed). Executing Export on Do not choose Simple Export: If you do, reading will stop midway. DVD-MovieAlbumSEwill interrupt reading midway.
When executing Export If stills are included in the range of export, it may take more time onDVD-MovieAlbumSE, because data must be re-encoded and read. it will take time to read. If Divide by Maker is not chosen, it may take some time because data will be read while being re-encoded. Hardware Removal results in error. Exit Windows once, and then disconnect the DVD video camera/ recorder. If your PC uses Windows 2000 Professional, the problem may be solved if you install Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or later.

Miscellaneous

Power does not come on, Execute system reset (press the RESET button). or no operation occurs by Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to impact? pressing button. The DVD video camera/recorder could be damaged. Consult your dealer. The date and time are incorrect. Has the DVD video camera/recorder been left unused for a long period of time? The internal backup memory battery may be discharged: Charge it.
No scene can be deleted. Is the cursor placed on the scene to be deleted? If the selected scene (framed in red) exists, that scene will be deleted even if you use yellow cursor to select any scene. Check the colors of cursors and bar graph on the thumbnail screen. Disc cannot be removed. Did you detach the battery or AC adapter/charger before setting the power switch to POWER OFF? Connect the battery or AC adapter/charger, set the power switch to VIDEO and then POWER OFF, and remove the disc. DVD video camera/ recorder cannot be operated from remote control. Is the remote control pointed at the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder? Point it at the infrared receiver to operate the DVD video camera/ recorder. Is the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder exposed to direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light, etc.? The remote control cannot operate the DVD video camera/recorder when strong light strikes the infrared receiver. Adjust the place or angle of the DVD video camera/recorder. Is there battery in the remote control? Also check the polarities of battery. The battery could be dead: Try replacing it. Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered? Turn it on. Disc cover cannot be closed. Is disc correctly inserted? Was disc inserted from wrong direction? Remove the disc and then reinsert it.
Operating sound is heard This sound is heard because the disc is cyclically operated and does cyclically. not indicate a fault. Some vibrations are felt These vibrations or sound are caused by disc drive: This does not or slight sound is heard indicate a fault. from mechanism.

System Reset

If the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform System Reset: The DVD video camera/recorder may recover to normal. System Reset will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD video camera/recorder.
1 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn
the DVD video camera/reorder 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.

List of setting items

Camera Functions Setup Program AE White Bal. ElS Dig.Zoom MIC.Filter Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode Quality Input Source PHOTO Input Self Timer OSD Output Date Setup Date Mode Date Set LCD Setup Brightness Color Level Initial Setup Beep Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode On Off On English Auto Auto Auto On 40 Off FINE FINE CAMERA Field Off On M/D/Y 1/1/2003 12:00AM

Default

Setting method
P. 80 P. 81 P. 83 P. 84 P. 85 P. 86 P. 87 P. 88 P. 88 P. 89 P. 90 P. 49 P. 48 P. 91 P. 91 P. 92 P. 92 P. 93 P. 93 P. 146
* Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted.

Major Specifications

CCD DZ-MV350A: 1/4-inch interlaced DZ-MV380A: 1/3.8-inch interlaced Total number of pixels DZ-MV350A approx. 680,000 DZ-MV380A approx. 1,020,000 Number of effective pixels DZ-MV350A Movie:approx. 340,000 Still: approx. 340,000 DZ-MV380A Movie:approx. 400,000 Still: approx. 960,000 Lens DZ-MV350A: F1.8-2.5, f = 1/8-1-4/1 (3.15-31.5 mm) DZ-MV380A: F1.8-2.4, f = 3/16-1-1/2 (3.8-38mm) Filter diameter DZ-MV350A 1-3/16 (30.5 mm) DZ-MV380A 1-7/16 (37 mm) Auto/Manual Optical 10, 40-240 with digital zoom added (40 for still) 0.3 lx : When Low Light mode is selected 0.44-inch color TFT (approx. 110,000 pixels) 2.5-inch color TFT (approx. 120,000 pixels) Electronic type 1/60 - 1/4000 second (movie) Still recording only 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack: (a plug-in power type microphone cannot be used) Movie (with sound) Still (with DVD-RAM disc, SD memory card, MultiMediaCard) DVD-RAM disc approx. 18 minutes (XTRA) approx. 30 minutes (FINE) approx. 60 minutes (STD) approx. 30 minutes (FINE) approx. 60 minutes (STD) approx. 30 minutes (LPCM) 999. However, if movies and stills are mixed on one disc, the recordable number will decrease.

CoachCam:

For camcorders not on this list, check your manual. Your camcorder must have the ability to record an analog signal while in VCR or VTR or Play mode and should include instructions saying "Recording from VCR or TV" or "Dubbing from an external source," or similar language.
Current Compatible Models (In Stores) October 2007
Manufacturer Sony Sony JVC Hitachi Canon Samsung Website

sonystyle - refurb

www.jvc.com www.hitachi.com www.canondv.com
Model # DCR PC55 DCR - HC96 GZ-MG 155, 255, 555 DZ-HS500A (Hybrid 500) HV10, HV20 SC-D975
Compatible Yes No x x x x x x
Format Tape Tape Hard Drive Hard Drive + DVD Hi-Def/ Tape Tape
Currently you can get some great buys on the JVC GZ-MG155, and the Hitachi DZ-HS500A on the internet. Just type in the model number and do a "google" search NOTE: If you are using Dartfish software, you will need to use a tape format. Dartfish currently accepts only AVI files and hard drive and dvd camcorders do not use this file format.
Compatible Models 2004- Jan 2007 May Still be in Stores Shelves or New on Internet
Manufacturer Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Samsung Website

www.sonystyle.com

Model # DCR DVD 101,201,203,301,403 DCR DVD 305,405,505 DCR TRV 460, 480 DCR HC 30,32,40,42,65,85,96 DCR VX 2100 DCR SR- 60-80-100 DCR HDR FX1 DCR DVD 7,92,105,205 DCR TRV 138,338 DCR TRV 260,280 DCR HC 20,26,36,46 SCD 107 SCD 103,6550
Compatible Yes No x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Format DVD DVD Dig-8 Mini-DV Mini-DV Hard Drive Hi-Def DVD Hi-8 Dig-8 Mini-DV Mini-DV Mini-DV Mini-DV Mini-DV Mini-DV Mini-DV Mini-DV Hard Drive Mini-DV
Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon JVC

www.canondv.com

Optura S1,50,60,400,500,600,700 Elura 80,85,90,100 ZR 100,200,300,400,700 DC 10,20 ZR 500,600, 800,830, 850 Everio MC20,50,500 GR DVL 820,915,920, 9800

www.jvc.com

Camcorder models prior to 2004
Manufacturer Sony Sony Website

GVD 200

Compatible Yes No Format X DIG 8
Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC
GVD 800 DCR TRV 510 DCR TRV 230, 330, 530, 730 DCR TRV 240, 340, 740, 840 DCR TRV 350, 850, 950 DCR DVD 100 , 200, 300 CCD TRV87 DCR 120 BT DCR IP 1, 5, 7, 55, 220 DCR IP 7B T DCR PD 150 DCR TRV 8, 9, 10 DCR TRV 15,16,17,18 DCR TRV 22, 25, 27, 33, 38, 39 DCR TRV 50, 70, 80 DCR PC 105 DCR PC 330 DCR TRV 19 DCR TRV 107,108, 308, 408, 608 DCR TRV 130, 140, 250
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DIG 8 DIG 8 DIG 8 DIG 8 DIG 8 DVD HI-8 MICROMV MICROMV MICROMV MICROMV MINI-DV MINI-DV MINI-DV MINI-DV MINI-DV MINI-DV MINI-DV HI-8 DIG 8
ELURA 40, 50,60,65,70 ZR 20,45,50,55,60,65,70,75,80,85,90 GL-MC Optura xi Optura 300 Optura 200 Optura 10, 20 ES 8400, 8600 ES 75

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MINI-DV MINI-DV MINI-DV MINI-DV MINI-DV MINI-DV MINI-DV MINI-DV MINI-DV MINI-DV
DC35 z DV 851 Mini DVC Requires our SVid adapter PV-GS 50,70, 953 SV-AV30 VDR-M30 PV DC 152, 250 PV-L353, 453, 552h PV DV 102, 202, 402 PV DV 52, 53, 73, 103, 203 SV-AV100

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MINI-DV

DZ MV 100 A DZ MV 350 A, 380 DZ MV 380 A

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GRD VL 8200 GR-D70, 90 GR-D500, 800 GR-D200, DX300 Requires our SVid adapter GR-DV 3000U GR DVL 120,300,310,510,520,720,815 GRSXM 230,240,250,740,750, 915 GR-DVM96U GR-DVP9U