Instruction Manual
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Contents
Section 1   Getting to Know Your Camera ............................................ 3
Section 2   Getting Started ..................................................................... 6
Section 3   Enjoying the Record Mode ................................................. 8
Section 4   Enjoying the Playback Mode ............................................ 20
Section 5   Setting Your Camera  ........................................................ 27
Section 6   Viewing Pictures and Movies on TV ................................ 31
Section 7   Viewing Pictures and Movies on PC ................................ 32
Section 8   Burning the Recorded Clip into a DVD ............................ 33
Section 9   Uploading Video Files to YouTube/Internet ..................... 36
Section 10 Video File Converter .......................................................... 41
Section 11 Specifications and System Requirements ...................... 43
Section 12 Troubleshooting ................................................................ 45
Section 1 
 Getting to Know Your Camera
Overview
The camera with 10 Mega Pixel sensor can take H.264 movies. By way of using H.264 technology, more 
videos can be taken within certain amount of memory. High quality images with up to 16 mega-pixels 
can also be delivered smoothly. With a color LCD monitor, users can compose images and examine 
them easily. 
The camera features 3” LCD touch panel which is an ideal platform for you to operate your camera. The 
menu options are accessible with your finger. With the touch panel, you can select the options directly 
and quickly.  
The camera also features movie recording at an HD resolution of 1920x1080. You can also connect it 
to an HDTV via an HDMI cable, and easily playback the recorded high-definition videos on the wide 
screen HDTV. 
Moreover, the camera has an advanced uploading feature. With the exclusive built-in Internet Direct 
application, you can upload the videos captured by the camera to Internet more effortlessly.
ISO sensitivity and color balance can either be adjusted automatically or changed manually. A 10x digital 
zoom helps you to control over the movies and pictures you take. 
The varied effect options, such as Time Lapse and Slow Motion, make recording more fun.
The  built-in  memory  allows  you  to  take  pictures  and  to  record  movies  without  a  memory  card. The 
memory card slot allows users to increase the storage capacity. 
Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or 
recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the digital camera device or 
memory card. Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.
If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this digital camera device or memory card, 
etc., the recorded contents may be lost. Hitachi cannot be responsible for compensation for 
damage due to loss of recorded contents.
  Note
Partial memory of the built-in memory is used for the camera’s Firmware code.
Standard Accessories
Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included:
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Camera
USB Cable
AV Cable
HDMI Cable
Adaptor
Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery
Quick Guide
CD-ROM (Software and User’s Manual)
Cloth Bag
Lens Cover Set (Lens cover and Strap)
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Front View 
Flash
Lens
Rear View
Playback Button 
Rolling Wheel
Tele/Wide Button
Speaker
Microphone
Playback LED Indicator
Movie Mode LED Indicator
Picture Mode LED Indicator
Mode Button
OK Button
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Side View
SD card Slot
Power Button
Pre -Record/Internet Button
LCD Touch Panel
TV Port
HDMI Port
Mini USB 2.0 Port
Bottom View
Self Timer LED
Safety latch
Battery Cover
Tripod Socket
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Section 2 
 Getting Started
Loading the Battery
Before using the camera, users must load the Lithium-ion 
rechargeable battery come within the package. 
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Slide the safety latch to the unlocked position and open 
the battery cover.
 Insert the battery according to the correct polarity marks 
( + or -).
Close the battery cover firmly, and slide the safety latch 
to the locked position.
Inserting and Removing an SD Card (Optional)
The camera comes with an internal memory which allows 
you  to  store  pictures  and  movies.  You  can  expand  the 
memory capacity by using an optional SD/SDHC memory 
card. 
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Insert the memory card into the slot. Please refer to the 
figure on the right side.
To remove an installed SD card, press the card inwards 
to release it.
When the card pops out, gently remove it from its slot.
Recommended memory capacity: 1GB or above.
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When a memory card is fitted, movies/pictures are saved on the card rather than on the built-in 
memory.
Protecting  Data  on  an  SD  Card:  SD  Card  is  read-
only when it is locked. No pictures or movies can be 
recorded when the SD card is locked. Make sure the 
lock is on the writeable position before recording any 
media.
Write-Protected 
Writeable 
position
Position
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Turning the Camera On and Getting Started
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To turn on the camera: 
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Flip out the LCD panel; the camera will turn on automatically.
Or press Power Button for one second to turn it on.
To record movies: Press 
mode .(The Movie Mode LED Indicator 
Mode Button or touch 
 on the screen to switch to the Movie Record 
 will light up.) Press OK Button to record movies. 
To take a picture: Press 
mode. (The Picture Mode LED Indicator 
focusing frame turns from white to green. Then, press it fully down to take pictures.
 on the screen to switch to the Picture Record 
 will light up.) Press OK Button halfway down until the 
Mode Button or touch 
 
 
Focusing Frame: White
Focusing Frame: Green 
To take a picture during movie recording: When recording movies, press 
the image. The Dual record icon( 
To view stored movies and pictures: Press Playback Button or 
to the Playback mode. (The Playback LED Indicator 
 ) appears on the LCD monitor.
press 
 on the screen to switch 
 will light up.) Press Mode Button or touch 
Mode Button (
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 on the screen to switch between Movie Preview Screen and Picture Preview Screen.
Turning the Camera Off
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To turn off the camera: You can either press the Power Button for one second, or you can place the 
LCD panel back to its original position.
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Button Function
Section 3 
Enjoying the Record Mode
Rolling  Wheel:  Rotate  to  move  between  the  wheel  menu 
options. 
Right Button: LCD Information ON/OFF. In Record menu, 
press to switch to the submenu.
Left  Button:  Flash  Auto/Red-Eye-Reduction/Digital  Light/
Flash  OFF.  In  Record  menu,  press  to  return  to  the  main 
menu.
Up Button: Move between the option items.
Down  Button:  Delete  the  current  or  all  movies/pictures. 
Move between the option items.
OK Button: 
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Validate the setting.
In  Movie  Record  Mode,  press  to  take  movies.  To  stop 
recording, press it again.
In Picture Record Mode, press to take pictures.
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Switch between Record / Playback Mode.
For quick review, press it after recording.
In Record menu, press to exit.
Tele Button : Zoom In
Wide Button : Zoom out
Playback Button: 
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Mode Button: 
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Power Button: Press down for one second to turn on or turn 
off the camera.
Switch between Movie Mode and Picture Mode.
When recording movies, press t
o capture the image. 
Pre-Record/Internet Button:In Record Mode, press
to activate the function that the movies are recorded 3 seconds 
before the OK Button is pressed.
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