DZMV380E
DZMV350E
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DZMV350E
DZMV380E
Instruction manual
To obtain the best performance and ensure years of 
trouble-free use, please read this instruction 
manual completely.
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:	
	
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 programs 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 colored 
bright dots. This does not indicate a fault as the 
LCD panel stretches the limits of current 
technology.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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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 – POCC RU.0001.11ME28)
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INFORMATION ON PRODUCT CERTIFICATION 
AC ADAPTER / BATTERY CHARGER
MODEL DZ-ACS1
certified by “MENTEST” of Mendeleevsky CSMS 
(Registration number in State Register - POCC RU.0001.11ME28)
Certificate of conformity No.:
Certificate of conformity issued:
Certificate of conformity valid till:
Model DZ-ACS1 complies with requirements of 
normative documents:
Life cycle
POCC JP.ME28.B00613
The 16st of January 2003
The 16th of January 2005
GOST R IEC 60065-2002,
GOST R 51318.14.1-99
7 (seven) years
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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.
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 
power 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 power cables, 
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 Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords 
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 cords at plugs, 
convenience receptacles, and the point where they 
exit from the appliance.
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 tub, wash bowl, 
kitchen sink, 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.
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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 antenna can be hazardous 
and should be left to a professional antenna 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 
antenna 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 power-supply cord 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 colored 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 gasoline 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 lens in laser pickup block, so 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 
(vapor 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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