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DZMV350ESWH
DZMV350EAU
DZMV350EUK
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Instruction manual
To obtain the best performance and ensure years of
trouble-free use, please read this instruction
manual completely.
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Important Information
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For Your Safety
The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/
recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off .
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/
charger have the following caution marks.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
Identifications of caution marks
This symbol warns the user that
uninsulated voltage within the unit
may have sufficient magnitude to cause
electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous
to make any kind of contact with any
inside part of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that
important literature concerning the
operation and maintenance of this unit
has been included. Therefore, it should
be read carefully to avoid any problems.
Precautions
WARNING: Many television programmes and
films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances,
copy-right law may apply to private in-home
videotaping of copyrighted materials.
WARNING: To prevent risk of injury or damage to
your DVD video camera/recorder and the AC
adapter/charger, use only the DZ-BP14S/DZ-
BP14SW battery and DZ-ACS1 AC adapter/
charger.
The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is made
by highly precise technology. More than 99.99%
of its picture elements (pixels) are effective, but
some (less than 0.01%) may appear as coloured
bright dots. This does not indicate a fault as the
LCD panel stretches the limits of current
technology.
CLASS 1
LASERPRODUCT
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher
class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do
not remove any covers or attempt to gain
access to the inside of the product. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
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Important for United Kingdom (for DZ-MV350E(UK))
The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of
which is indicated on the pin face of the plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same
rating. If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse
cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are
available from your dealer.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points
in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer.
If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, ensure that you dispose of it immediately, having
first removed the fuse, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue= Neutral, Brown=Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE
or BLACK.
The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured
BROWN or RED. On no account connect either of these wires to the terminal marked E or by the earth
symbol
or coloured green or green and yellow.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major
factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too.
This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/recorder
and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for
future reference.
7 Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of
the video product and to protect it from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the
video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This video product should never be placed
near or over a radiator or heat register. This video
product should not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided or the video product manufacturer’s
instructions have been followed.
8 Attachments — Do not use attachments unless
recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit should
bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the
accessory itself and should not have been modified so as
to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any
potential hazard from electric shock or fire.
If in doubt,
contact qualified service personnel.
9 Water and Moisture — Do not use this video product
near water — for example, near a bath, wash bowl,
kitchen basin, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool, and the like.
10 Accessories — Do not place this video product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
video product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use
a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
11 An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
INSTALLATION
1 Read and Follow Instructions — All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the video
product is operated. Follow all operating and use
instructions.
2 Retain Instructions — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3 Heed Warnings — Comply with all warnings on the
video product and in the operating instructions.
4 Power Sources — This video product should be
operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
mains supply to your home, consult your video dealer
or local power company. For video products intended
to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
5 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets and extension
cords are dangerous, and so are frayed mains leads,
damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs.
They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodically
examine the cord and have it replaced by your service
technician if appearance indicates damage or
deteriorated insulation.
6 Mains Lead Protection — Mains leads should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to leads at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
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12 Power Lines — An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching or approaching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
Installing an outdoor aerial can be hazardous
and should be left to a professional aerial installer.
USE
13 Cleaning — Unplug this video product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
14 Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of
any kind into this video product through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the video product.
15 Lightning — For added protection for this video
product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the aerial
or cable-system. This will prevent damage to the
video product due to lightning and power-line surges.
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SERVICE
16 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video
product yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17 Conditions Requiring Service — Unplug this video
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions.
a. When the mains lead or plug is damaged.
b.
c.
d.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the video product.
If the video product has been exposed to rain or
water.
If the video product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the video product to its normal
operation.
e.
If the video product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change
in performance — this indicates a need for
service.
18 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are
required, have the service technician verify that the
replacements he uses have the same safety
characteristics as the original parts. Use of
replacements specified by the video product
manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
19 Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks recommended by
the manufacturer to determine that the video product
is in safe operating condition.
20 Heat — The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
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Cautions When Using
Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:
The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp
object.
If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear soon,
turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.
Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with the open LCD screen down.
Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD video camera/recorder.
Liquid crystal display and viewfinder:
The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology. Among the total number
of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and approx. 110,000 pixels for viewfinder), 0.01% or
less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as coloured dots (red, blue, green). This shows
the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording.
The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD video camera/
recorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. Normal
brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises.
Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly:
Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder: The
viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall.
Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact:
This DVD video camera/recorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it against
a hard object or let it fall.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder on a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations
or impact.
No sand or dust!
Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause
malfunctions or defects.
No water or oil!
Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock,
malfunctions or defects.
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Heat on surface of product:
The surface of the DVD video camera/recorder will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault.
Screen on connected TV:
Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the
DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or
phosphor degradation of TV screen.
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Be careful of ambient temperature:
Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 40°C or under 0°C 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 30ºC).
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
a fire could occur.
Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This could
cause malfunctions.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near TV or radio:
This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:
If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a radio
wave tower or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. During
playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound.
At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction.
Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to soot or steam:
Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near corrosive gas:
Using it in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by petrol or diesel engines, or corrosive
gas such as hydrogen sulfide, could corrode the battery connecting terminals, which could result in loss
of power.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier:
With some water in humidifier, calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air,
and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which could
cause it to operate abnormally.
Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to insecticide:
Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could dirty the lens in laser pickup block, and in
such a case the DVD video camera/recorder might not operate normally. Turn the DVD video camera/
recorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.
Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner:
Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way.
Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to be faulty.
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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
(vapour 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 ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking
to show that data is being written to disc or card, or being read
from it. At this time, do not do any of the following, so as not
to damage the data:
− Remove battery
− Disconnect AC adapter/charger
− Plug or unplug PC connection cable
− Remove disc or card
− Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe vibrations or
CARD
ACCESS
indicator
ACCESS/PC
indicator
impact.
− Violently open or close the LCD monitor
If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit
or blinking, turn it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of the disc or card will be executed
automatically (see page 147).
Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner:
The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.
When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.
Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:
For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached.
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