En

 

Symptom

Cause and Correction

Reference

 

page

 

 

 

glish

 

 

 

 

If during recording light

This is not a fault.

 

 

 

(sunlight, etc.) enters

Adjust the angle of the DVD video camera/recorder so that sunlight,

 

 

 

the DVD video camera/

etc. does not enter.

 

 

 

recorder through the

Putting a protective hand over the lens may improve the ghosts.

 

 

lens from above, ghosts

 

 

 

 

may occur in the

 

 

 

 

recorded image.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During playback

Symptom

Cause and Correction

Reference

page

 

 

Recognition of disc is

Is disc dirty?

9

not complete.

Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean it.

 

 

 

 

Pressing the playback

Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD

 

button will not start

video camera/recorder?

 

playback.

Playback of image recorded on devices other than this DVD video

 

 

camera/recorder may be impossible on this DVD video camera/

 

 

recorder.

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Has scene been edited on a device other than this DVD video

 

 

 

camera/recorder?

 

 

If a scene recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is edited

 

 

on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder, playback

 

 

may not be possible on this DVD video camera/recorder.

 

 

 

 

No playback picture

Is TV input selector set correctly?

 

appears on TV screen.

Some TVs have multiple video input jacks. Check whether the

 

 

correct input was selected on TV to match the connected jacks. If

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the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to VCR, set its

 

 

input selector to “external input (LINE)”.

 

 

 

 

 

Is the DVD video camera/recorder connected to TV correctly?

105

 

Check the connections.

 

 

 

 

 

Playback picture is

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

9

momentarily interrupted.

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

 

Poor playback picture.

Was the image input from analog VCR (VHS, 8 mm) and

 

 

recorded?

 

The problem may be improved if a VCR equipped with TBC

 

 

 

circuit is used for playback.

 

 

 

 

Playback picture is

Was recording of external input made with “Frame” specified?

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greatly distorted.

Specify “Field” for “PHOTO Input” in record functions setup.

 

 

 

 

No sound.

Is the TV volume control set correctly?

 

 

Adjust TV volume control, and be sure to adjust the volume on

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TV.

 

 

 

 

Disc Navigation

Was the image recorded from AV input/output jack with

 

thumbnails do not

interference?

appear.

Record image with no noise or disturbance.

 

 

 

 

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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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