Hitachi DZMV230A, DZMV200A instruction manual Troubleshooting, Power supplies

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Troubleshooting

Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD video camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer.

Power supplies

Symptom

Cause and Correction

Reference

page

 

 

 

Power turns off im-

Is battery charged?

 

mediately after be-

Charge it.

 

ing turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

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When

power is

 

turned on, the LCD

 

 

screen will turn on

 

 

and off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power goes off

Is Power Save set to “On”?

 

unexpectedly.

If the powered DVD video camera/recorder is left for as long

 

 

 

as 5 minutes without recording or playback with “Power Save:

 

 

 

On” specified, it will automatically turn off to save battery

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power. To restart recording in this case, set the power switch

 

 

 

to “POWER OFF” and then set it to “ VIDEO”. You can also

 

 

 

specify “Power Save: Off” to stop automatic power off.

 

 

 

 

Power cannot be

Remove the battery or AC adapter. In this case, the disc

 

turned off.

cannot be removed. To remove the disc, reattach the

 

 

battery or AC adapter and turn the DVD video camera/

 

 

 

 

 

recorder on again.

 

No image appears

Is DVD video camera/recorder connected to PC using PC

96

on the LCD screen

connection cable?

or in the viewfinder.

Unplug the PC connection cable.

 

 

 

Does DVD video camera/recorder stop at the end of the

69, 81

 

 

scene to which wipe-out was set and played back.

 

 

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

 

Battery

weakens

Are you using the DVD video camera/recorder where the

 

fast

 

temperature is very low?

 

 

 

The DVD video camera/recorder can normally be used

32

 

 

for 40 minutes to one hour with a fully charged DZ-BP14(R)/

 

 

 

 

 

DZ-BP16 (sold separately) battery, but this time will be

 

 

 

shorter at low temperatures. Prepare extra batteries.

 

 

 

Battery may be dead.

33

 

 

Replace it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

English

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Contents DZ-MV230A Identifications of caution marks For Your SafetyPrecautions English Important Safeguards USE Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter Type of difference Read This FirstQuick Index Table of Contents Using Disc Navigation Functions Available with Starting Disc Navigation and InterpretingUnderstanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu Program Deleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play ListNotation of cancel button About This ManualPhotographs in this manual About joystickChecking Provided Accessories Battery model DZ-BP14R Ac adapter model DZ-ACE1 Power cableNames of Parts # $ %= Lock switch p ~ +@ Screen display button Display ? @ \Digital Zoom Viewing Demonstration Camera Functions Features of DVD video camera/recorderVersatile Functions Available Using with Various Devices Recording on DiscRecording Movie and Still Immediate Reviewing of Recorded ImageBe careful of ambient temperature Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with careLiquid Crystal Display and viewfinder Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctlyBe careful when removing the disc Do not use the DVD video camera/ recorder near TV or radioDo not expose the DVD video camera/ recorder to insecticide Be careful of moisture condensationCHARGE/ACCESS indicator Recorded contents cannot be com- pensated for Suggestions and RestrictionsMake a trial recording CopyrightDiscs With disc packed in cartridge Removing the disc About Stored DataRemoving and Replacing Disc from/in Cartridge or Caddy With disc packed in caddy Removing the disc Replacing the disc in cartridgeReplacing the disc in caddy Write-protect tabsDisc Storage Capacity Number of recordable stills on DVD-RAM discAttaching Shoulder Strap Setting Up the DVD video camera/recorderHolding DVD video camera/recorder Attaching Lens Cap Attaching Ferrite CoresInserting Batteries into Remote Control Using Remote ControlRemoving Battery Setting Up the BatteryAttaching Battery to DVD video camera/recorder Charging Battery Battery pack charged statusTime taken for charging the battery is as follows at 25 C Using charge marker Battery Remaining Level IndicatorHandling the dead battery Using DVD video camera/recorder with AC Adapter Setting Date and Time Changing Display Format of Date and Time How to set both-side recordable disc How to set one-side recordable discInserting and Ejecting Disc Inserting DiscWhen recording data from PC When using DVD-RAM discWhen recording on this DVD video cam- era/recorder Removing Disc Opening LCD Monitor Basic Handling of DVD video camera/recorderTurning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On Viewing Subject through Viewfinder LCD Screen Brightness AdjustmentClosing LCD Monitor Recording Movie Power save and discharge of batteryUsing External Microphone Image quality Setting Video Flash sold sepa- ratelyRecording Stills Skip Playback Playing BackImmediately Checking Recorded Scene Search Playback Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow PlaybackSearching for Point You Wish to View by Specifying It Go To Specifying the point to viewZooming Focusing When Recording Movie Focusing rangeHow to install conversion lens optional Macro RecordingManually Focusing Subject during Movie Recording Adjusting Exposure Manually On-Screen Information Information Display During RecordingSwitching the information display mode Display when recording an image of yourselfMode Switching the information displayInformation Display During Playback Setting Up Camera Functions Advanced TechniquesWhite Balance Auto/Hold Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS Checking EIS On or OffSwitching Digital Zoom Off Setting Up Record Functions Switching Movie Quality ModeQuality Disc used Mode Input SelectionApprox min Usually select this optionChanging Method for Recording Stills Self-Timer Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off Setting or Releasing Power Save Initial SettingsSwitching Operating Sound On or Off Recording Turning Record LED On or OffChanging Display Language Initializing All Settings to Defaults Before Using Disc Navigation Structure of Data Recorded On This DVD Video Camera/RecorderUsing Disc Navigation Create and Edit Play List Status of scenes Starting Disc Navigation and Interpreting Navigation ScreenCursor When playback finishes Playing Back ScenesPlayback of still images with DVD-RAM disc only Selecting Random ScenesUnderstanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu When using DVD-RAM discWhen using DVD-R disc Program Playing Back ProgramChanging Title of Program Characters available for entering titlePlay List Creating New Play ListSwitching Play List Switching to Display of Each Play List Playing Back a Play ListAdding Scenes to Play List Editing Play List Adding Scenes Using Menu Deleting Scenes from Play ListEditing Play List Deleting Scenes Using Menu Editing Play List Selecting Scenes Using MenuChanging Title of Play List Deleting Play ListScene Deleting ScenesAdding Special Effects Fade Effect Out effect Combining Multiple Scenes Dividing MoviesArranging Order of Scenes Move Releasing Skip Selecting Scenes Using Menu ScreenPlaying Back by Skipping Scenes Skip Displaying Information Using Menu Screen When using DVD-RAM discInitializing DVD-RAM Disc Disc ManagementVerifying Remaining Free Space on Disc Capacity Updating Control Information When Repeat Play is set Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly Repeat PlayConnecting to a TV Viewing on TV ScreenViewing on TV Screen Connecting to Other AV Device Recording Image from Other AV DevicesRecording Image from Other Camcorder or AV Device Addition, take note of the following Icon displayed on PC will be CD-ROM in the following casesFollowing functions are not supported Using DZ-WINPC3W PC kit Conditions for using DZ-WINPC3W PC kitCapturing Data for PC PC kit should include the follow- ingTo PC connection terminal Making use of recorded movies Using Disc on PCMaking use of recorded still images with DVD-RAM disc only If dust adheres to viewfinder lens CleaningCleaning LCD screen and lens Trouble Messages Deselect100 101 102 Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference Are you using DVD-R disc? You cannot record still imTroubleshooting Power suppliesDuring recording PC?Change it to Camera mode During playback107 Miscellaneous108 System Reset List of setting itemsMajor Specifications Introduction to Optional Accessories Camera AccessoriesTo Order in the United States By PhoneIndex Menu button Power switchPlay Switch Title