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Pressing the REC

Is input image copy-guarded?

 

 

button will not start

Is a finalised disc in the DVD video camera/recorder?

 

 

recording.

Is proper type of disc inserted?

23, 30, 99,

 

 

Is power switch set to match the recording medium?

101

 

 

Is the disc protected?

 

 

 

Does disc have remaining recording space?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording starts but

Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it?

9

 

stops immediately.

Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is some other AV device directly connected to the video/audio

 

 

 

input/output jack of this DVD video camera/recorder?

 

 

 

If the AV device is connected via several other devices, such as

108

 

 

AV selector, the video signal may not be transmitted incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

In such a case, reduce the number of devices through which the

 

 

 

video signal is transmitted, or connect AV device directly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you attempting to record image from video game or PC?

 

 

 

From some video games or PCs, image cannot be recorded on

 

 

this DVD video camera/recorder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No photo can be

Is proper type of disc or card inserted?

 

 

recorded.

Is power switch set to match the recording medium?

23, 26, 32, 99

 

 

Is the disc protected or the card locked?

 

 

 

 

 

Does disc or card have remaining recording space?

 

 

 

 

 

 

LCD screen is hard to

Has brightness of LCD screen been adjusted?

35

 

see.

Stop recording and adjust the brightness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the DVD video camera/recorder being used outdoors?

 

 

 

Use the viewfinder. When using LCD monitor, adjust its angle so

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that LCD screen is not exposed to direct sunlight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unevenness appears on

Did you press the LCD monitor or the area around it?

 

 

LCD monitor screen.

If the LCD monitor is pressed, some unevenness will occur.

 

 

Release your hand and leave the LCD monitor for a while:

 

 

 

 

 

Normal display will be restored.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focus is not correct.

Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subject?

53

 

 

Focus manually.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Does manual focus icon appear?

 

 

 

The DVD video camera/recorder is set to manual focus. Focus

52

 

 

the subject manually, or release manual focus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the dioptre control correctly adjusted if you are using the

 

 

 

viewfinder as a monitor?

31

 

 

Adjust the dioptre control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In cases other than the above, set the power switch to “OFF”, and

30

 

 

then set it to “!”, “ ” or “"” again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An error message for

Perform repair following the instructions on screen.

 

 

repair appears.

Repair is possible when the DVD video camera/recorder is powered

 

 

 

by the AC adapter/charger.

 

 

 

It will take from a few minutes to several hours for repair. If you

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wish to start recording immediately, remove the disc, and then

 

 

 

insert another disc: The removed disc can later be repaired by

 

 

 

connecting the AC adapter/charger.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DZ-GX5100SW, DZ-GX5060SW specifications

The Hitachi DZ-GX5060SW and DZ-GX5100SW are compact and versatile camcorders that combine cutting-edge technology with user-friendly design, making them ideal for both amateur and experienced videographers. These models are part of Hitachi's impressive lineup, highlighting features that cater to a wide range of recording needs, from family gatherings to professional projects.

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