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Hitachi DZ-HV564E Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    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.

  • Page 3: Read This First

    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.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 26 Thumbnail Display Overview 26 Slide Show Display Package Contents 27 Protecting Images/Video Clips/ Audio Files GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 28 DPOF Settings DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA 29 Deleting Images/Video Clips/ Front View Audio Files Rear View 10 LCD Monitor Display 30 MENU OPTIONS 30 Video Menu 13 GETTING STARTED...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    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...

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Digital Video Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Front View 1. Lens 2. LED assist light 3. Speaker 4. Battery cover 5. Strap holder 6. Tripod mount EN-8...

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Rear View W Zoom out (wide-angle)button / 1. Microphone Thumbnail button 2. Status LED Left button Play button Assist light button Up button Power button MODE Mode button 12. USB or AV OUT terminal Right button O Focus button 13. HDTV terminal 14.

  • Page 11: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD Monitor Display Standby Mode Camera Mode Video Mode 11 10 1. Camera mode icon 1. Video mode icon 2. Available recording time 2. Available number of shots 3. Storage media 3. Storage media [q] SD/SDHC memory card 4. Battery condition 4.

  • Page 12: Playback Mode

    Audio Recording Mode (Standby) (Recording) 1. Audio mode icon 1. Recording indicator 2. Available recording time 2. Status indicator (recording) 3. Storage media 4. Battery condition 5. Elapsed time 6. Recording indicator 7. Status indicator (standby) Playback Mode Camera Mode Video Mode 1.
  • Page 13 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 EN-12...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    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.

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    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.

  • Page 16: Turning The Power On/Off

    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.

  • Page 17: Handling The Digital Video Camera

    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.

  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    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.

  • Page 19: Formatting The Memory Card

    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. Setup 2. Select [Setup] menu with the (O) button. Language English 3. Select [Format] with the (MODE) / (MENU) Beep...

  • Page 20: Capture Mode

    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.

  • Page 21: Using The Zoom Function

    Using the Zoom Function Using a combination of 5x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom permits zoom photogra- phy at up to 20x magnification. While the digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.

  • Page 22: Recording Shots Using Face Detection Technology

    Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology Face Detection Technology can identify and focus on the human faces in the image. This advanced function simultaneously detects up to 9 human faces regardless of their position in the scene. White frame Green frame Face detection function is on Focus lock Out of focus...

  • Page 23: Setting Manual White Balance

    Setting Manual White Balance You can manually set and store the white balance when the menu options do not offer a good match. 1. In video/capture mode, press the MENU Manual WB button. 2. Select [W.Balance] with the (MODE) / Use Data New WB (MENU) buttons, and press the...

  • Page 24: Audio Mode

    AUDIO MODE Recording Audio Files The digital video camera enables you to record and playback audio files anytime and anywhere. 1. Press the MODE button to switch to audio mode. 2. Press the button to start audio recording. To stop recording, press the button.

  • Page 25: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE You can play back all the recorded files on the LCD monitor. Playing Back Video Clips 1. Press the button. The last recorded file appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Select the desired video clip with the (O) buttons. 3.

  • Page 26: Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips On Tv

    Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any devices, make sure to select NTSC / PAL system to match the video input system of the TV/video equipment you are going to connect to the digital video camera, then turn all connected devices off.

  • Page 27: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view thumbnail images on the LCD monitor so you may search for a particular image/video clip/audio file. 1. In playback mode, press the W button. 3 thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously. 2. Use the (MODE) / (MENU) buttons to select the file to be displayed.

  • Page 28: Protecting Images/Video Clips/Audio Files

    Protecting Images/Video Clips/Audio Files Set the data to read-only to prevent files from being deleted by mistake. Protecting One File 1. Press the button. Play 2. Select the file you wish to protect with the Delete File (O) buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. Delete All Next Menu Slide Show...

  • Page 29: Dpof Settings

    DPOF Settings DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the digital video camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer.

  • Page 30: Deleting Images/Video Clips/Audio Files

    Deleting Images/Video Clips/Audio Files 1. Press the button. Play 2. Select the file you wish to delete with the Delete File (O) buttons. Delete All 3. Press the MENU button. Slide Show 4. Select [Delete File] or [Delete All] with the 5 Sec.

  • Page 31: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when shooting video clips. Video Video Video Auto Auto Standard Scene W.Balance Sharpness Self-timer Digi. Zoom Size 1280 x 720 Metering Center Standard Standard Quality Color Contrast Standard Exit...
  • Page 32 Your digital video camera adjusts the exposure of each shot automatically. However, if the subject is very dark, or very bright, you may override the digital video camera's automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker. This is called EV compensation.

  • Page 33: Capture Menu

    Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. Capture Capture Capture Center Scene Auto W.Balance Auto Metering Standard Self-timer Digi. Zoom Color Size Auto Contrast Standard Standard Single Quality Capture Md. Sharpness Standard Image Stab.
  • Page 34 Digi. Zoom Refer to the section in this manual titled “Digi. Zoom” in Video Menu for further details. This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.

  • Page 35: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In this menu, choose which settings are to be used for still image/video clip playback. Play Delete File Delete All Next Menu Slide Show 5 Sec. Protect Single DPOF Next Menu Exit 1. Press the button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3.

  • Page 36: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu This menu sets your digital video camera’s operating environment. Setup Setup English 1 Min. Language Auto Off Beep Video Out NTSC Format Light Freq. Next Menu 50 Hz LCD Bright. Sys. Reset Version Next Menu Date/Time Next Menu Exit Exit 1.
  • Page 37 Video Out Set TV/video compatibility with the equipment you are going to connect to the digital video camera. * NTSC / PAL Light Freq. The function allows to change the light frequency of environment to 60 Hz or 50 Hz. * 50 Hz / 60 Hz Sys.

  • Page 38: Installing Software Program

    INSTALLING SOFTWARE PROGRAM 1. Please make sure you have Windows Media Player 9 or QuickTime 7.0 installed onto your computer first. 2. Please install the decoder program (available in the CD). H.264 files may be played back with Windows Media Player 9. (Decoder is designed for H.264 decode) MP4/H.264 playback system requirements: At least 512MB of RAM...

  • Page 39: Transferring Files To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Macintosh Pentium III 800 MHz or equivalent PowerPC G3/G4/G5 Windows 2000/XP/Vista OS 9.0 or later 256MB RAM (512MB recommended) 256MB RAM (512MB recommended) 150MB available hard disk space 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive Available USB port...

  • Page 40: Using The Digital Video Camera Asa Pc Camera

    USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital video camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconfer- ence with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the digital video camera for videoconferencing, your computer must include the items listed below: Microphone Sound card...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.5” CMOS sensor Effective pixels 5.0 megapixels Image resolution <Still image> 7.7M: 3200 x 2400 (FW interpolation), 5M: 2560 x 1920, 3M: 2048 x 1536, 1M: 1280 x 960, VGA: 640 x 480 <Video clip> 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) Recording media Supports SD/SDHC memory card (up to 8GB) (optional)

  • Page 42: Appendix

    APPENDIX Possible Number of Shots The table shows the approximate shots/recording time that you can capture/record at each setting based on the capacity of the SD/SDHC memory card. Possible recording time / sec (video clip) SD/SDHC memory card capacity Size Quality 128MB 256MB...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the digital video camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Solutions / Corrective Symptom Cause Actions The power does not The battery is not inserted. Insert the battery correctly.
  • Page 44 Language WEEE explanation English "The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE)." "The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent or discarded batteries as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available"...

  • Page 46: Getting To Know Your Digital Video Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Front View 1. Lens 2. LED assist light 3. Speaker 4. Battery cover 5. Strap holder 6. Tripod mount EN-1...
  • Page 47 Rear View Zoom (wide-angle) 1. Microphone button / Thumbnail button 2. Status LED Left button Play button Assist light button Up button Power button MODE Mode button 12. USB or AV OUT terminal Right button O Focus button 13. HDTV terminal 14.
  • Page 48 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.
  • Page 49 CAPTURE MODE Your digital video camera is equipped with a 2.5" full colour 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.
  • Page 50 PLAYBACK MODE You can play back all the recorded files on the LCD monitor. Playing Back Video Clips 1. Press the button. The last recorded file appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Select the desired video clip with the (O) buttons. 3.
  • Page 51 Deleting Images/Video Clips 1. Press the button. Play 2. Select the file you wish to delete with the Delete File (O) buttons. Delete All 3. Press the MENU button. Slide Show 4. Select [Delete File] or [Delete All] with the 5 Sec.
  • Page 52 AUDIO MODE Recording Audio Files The digital video camera enables you to record and playback audio files anytime and anywhere. 1. Press the MODE button to switch to audio mode. 2. Press the button to start audio recording. To stop recording, press the button.
  • Page 53 INSTALLING SOFTWARE PROGRAM ® 1. Please make sure you have Windows Media Player 9 or QuickTime 7.0 installed onto your computer first. 2. Please install the decoder program (available in the CD). H.264 files may be played back with Windows Media Player 9. (Decoder is designed for H.264 decode) MP4/H.264 playback system requirements: At least 512MB of RAM...

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