Hitachi is a popular manufacturer of electronic and hi-tech products. Two of Hitachi's best selling camcorders are the DZ-MV550A and DZ-MV580A. Follow these steps to use your Hitachi camcorder.
Instructions
1. Insert a recordable DVD disc (DVD-RAM or DVD-R) into the camcorder. Holding down the gray button, switch the power to "Video," and press "REC" to record. Press the "REC" button again to pause filming.
2. Capture still pictures to a DVD-RAM disc by holding down the gray button on the power switch and turning the switch to "Photo." Another option, "CARD Photo," allows you to record stills to an SD memory card or Multimedia card. Wait for the "Access" indicator to go out. When you are ready to take a photo, push the "REC" button.
3. Balance the lighting when light is behind the subject by pressing the "BLC" button during recording. Adjust the brightness of an image by pushing the "Exposure" button. Use the "+" or "-" buttons to adjust the brightness.
4. Change displays on the LCD screen by pressing the "Display" button. "Minimum display" shows recording mode and status. "Full Display" shows all the relevant information you may need.
5. Alter the view by using the "Zoom" function. Press "Menu" button and choose "Camera Functions Setup." From that screen, select "Dig. Zoom," and choose the magnification you want. Pressing the "Menu" button will finish the selection. You should then move the zoom lever to "T" for telephoto or "W" for wide-angle.
6. Play back your movie from the beginning with the "Go To" or the "Disc Navigation" functions. Access "Go To" after pushing the "Menu" button. Choose the point you want, and then press the play button. For Disc Navigation, turn the "Quick Mode" switch "On" and press the "Disc Navigation" button. Select the scene you want and press play. If you only want to see the last thing recorded, press the "Play/Pause" button during paused recording.
7. Explore more fun options by connecting your Hitachi camcorder to your PC. Install all software applications and drivers that came with your Hitachi camcorder. The software allows you to view, copy or edit what you've recorded.
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