Hitachi DZ-MV580A User Manual

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Continuously recordable time with 
fully charged battery (with no zoom 
operation, etc.)
See the following table as a reference for how long 
the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously 
be used with a fully charged battery:
For DZ-MV550A
For DZ-MV580A
*1 The XTRA mode can be set only when a DVD-RAM 
disc is used. The time is only for reference: It will vary 
depending on recording contents.
*2 LPCM mode can be set only when DVD-R disc is used.
The reference for how long the DVD video 
camera/recorder can actually be used will 
be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the above time:
The continuously recordable time of DVD video 
camera/recorder in the left table shows the time 
available when the DVD video camera/recorder is 
in the recording mode without using any other 
function after recording is started. In actual 
recording, the battery will discharge 2-3 times 
faster than this reference, since the REC button and 
zoom are being operated, and playback is 
performed. Assume that the actually recordable 
time with a fully charged battery is between 1/2 
and 1/3 of the above time, and prepare enough 
batteries to allow for the time you are planning to 
record on the DVD video camera/recorder.
The continuously recordable time may be less 
depending on the conditions when the DVD video 
camera/recorder is used (if recording and 
recording pause are repeated at short intervals, 
etc.).
Note that the battery discharges faster in cold 
places.
The time taken for charging the 
battery is 165 minutes at 77ºF 
(25ºC).
Note
:
See page 172 when charging is not possible.
The charge time will vary depending on the battery 
remaining level.
During and after charging, the battery will be warm, but 
this does not indicate a fault.
A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is 
connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger: 
Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery.
Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50°F to 86°F 
(10°C to 30°C): Charging at temperatures other than this 
range could damage the battery.
Video 
quality 
mode
DVD-RAM disc
DVD-R disc
XTRA
*1
When using 
viewfinder
approx. 140 min
When using 
LCD monitor
approx. 120 min
FINE
When using 
viewfinder
approx. 140 min approx. 135 min
When using 
LCD monitor
approx. 120 min approx. 115 min
STD
When using 
viewfinder
approx. 165 min approx. 160 min
When using 
LCD monitor
approx. 135 min approx. 130 min
LPCM
*2
When using 
viewfinder
approx. 135 min
When using 
LCD monitor
approx. 115 min
Video 
quality 
mode
DVD-RAM disc
DVD-R disc
XTRA
*1
When using 
viewfinder
approx. 130 min
When using 
LCD monitor
approx. 110 min
FINE
When using 
viewfinder
approx. 130 min approx. 125 min
When using 
LCD monitor
approx. 110 min approx. 105 min
STD
When using 
viewfinder
approx. 150 min approx. 145 min
When using 
LCD monitor
approx. 125 min approx. 120 min
LPCM
*2
When using 
viewfinder
approx. 125 min
When using 
LCD monitor
approx. 105 min