Message

Cause & Troubleshooting

Reference

 

page

 

 

 

 

There was no scene

This message will appear if you try to delete multiple

 

 

which can be

scenes with Disc Navigation when all the selected scenes

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deleted.

have been locked. Release the lock on scenes before

 

 

 

 

deleting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The scene from

If the power switch is set to “HDD”, scenes with different

 

 

which Video mode/

VIDEO Modes and aspect ratios (16:9/4:3) cannot be

105

 

Wide mode differs

combined.

 

 

 

cannot combine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The temperature of

This message will appear if the temperature of the HDD

 

 

HDD is outside the

in this camcorder is outside the operating temperature

 

 

operating

range. Turn the camcorder off and wait for a while. The

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temperature range.

temperature will be effectively decreased if the

 

 

Please retry later.

camcorder is placed in a well-ventilated spot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The temperature of

This message will appear if the temperature of the HDD

 

 

HDD is outside the

is outside the operating temperature range. Recording on

 

 

operating

a disc may be possible even if this message is displayed.

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temperature range.

 

 

 

Turn off power.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This DVD cannot be

A disc that cannot be used on this camcorder has been

 

 

used. Please replace

loaded. Check the type of disc.

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DVD.

 

 

 

This DVD is

This camcorder can use only discs recorded in the NTSC

 

 

recorded by the PAL

system. A disc recorded in the PAL system cannot be

—

 

system. Please

used.

 

 

 

replace DVD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNFORMAT DVD

The disc is not formatted or it is damaged.

 

 

 

If this message appears, be sure to format the disc on this

 

 

 

camcorder before using it.

 

 

 

Re-formatting even a disc used on this camcorder may be

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necessary (formatting will erase all recorded contents on

 

 

 

 

 

the disc). If this message appears, try to format the disc.

 

 

 

If the same message still appears, the disc may be

 

 

 

damaged. Use another disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See *2 on p.156.

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Additional

 

 

 

UNFORMAT HDD

The HDD may not be formatted or it may be destroyed.

—

 

 

 

 

 

Use AC adapter/

No dubbing, HDD deletion, or disc finalization is

38, 80, 120,

 

charger.

possible with a battery. Use the AC adapter/charger.

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Use AC adapter/

Scenes cannot be repaired when the camcorder is

 

Information

charger.

powered by a battery.

 

 

 

Turn off power.

If the AC adapter/charger is unavailable in handy place,

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remove the disc, use the opposite side (for double sided

 

 

 

 

 

discs), or use another disc. Repair the disc later when you

 

 

 

can connect the AC adapter/charger.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Write protected.

A card with the erase prevention switch locked is

33

 

Check card.

inserted. Unlock the switch.

 

 

 

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DZ-HS903A, DZ-HS803A specifications

The Hitachi DZ-HS803A and DZ-HS903A are innovative hybrid camcorders that combine the convenience of a digital video camera with the capability of a still image camera, making them versatile tools for both amateur filmmakers and photography enthusiasts. These models are known for their advanced features, efficient recording technologies, and user-friendly interfaces.

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