Hitachi DZ-HV564E User manual

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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.

EN-2
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.

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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
9RearView
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
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2
3
4
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6
1. Lens
2. LED assist light
3. Speaker
4. Battery cover
5. Strap holder
6. Tripod mount

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Rear View
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3
4
5
6
7
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1. Microphone
2. Status LED
3. Play button
4. SUp button
MODE Mode button
5. XRight button
OFocus button
6. TDown button
MENU Menu button
7. OK / Record / Shutter button
8. TZoom in (telephoto) button
9. WZoom out (wide-angle)button /
Thumbnail button
10. WLeft 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
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5
6
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8
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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
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8
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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
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2 3
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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
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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.