Hitachi DZ-MV780A instruction manual Troubleshooting, Battery weakens fast

Troubleshooting

Check to see the following before asking for a repai_ If the suggested solution stil! cannot restore the

DVD video camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer.

Power supplies

Battery cannot be Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?

charged.Charge the battery at 50 - 86°F (10 - 30°C).

Is the battery abnormally hot?

Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge it.

Is the DC power cord connected to AC adapter/charger? Unplug it.

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The CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger is blinking.

Power turns off immediately after being turned on.

When power is turned on, the LCD screen will turn on and off.

Power goes off unexpectedly.

Has the battery been unused for a long time?

Remove the battery, and then reattach it. If the battery is stil! not charged, it may be dead: Purchase a new one.

•If the battery does not charge after you try the above four procedures, it may be dead: Purchase a new battery.

Are you using the DVD video camera/recorder where the temperature is low?

A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP7S/DZ-BP14SW/DZ- BP7SW) may be discharged sooner than usual at low temperatures. Keep extra batteries on hand.

Battery may be dead.

The performance of battery wil! deteriorate if it is used for an extended period of time or frequently: Purchase a new battery.

Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?

Charge the battery in environment where the temperature is 50 - 86°F (10 - 30°C).

The battery has possibly discharged excessively. Continue charging: After a while, the battery will be charged to the specified voltage, and the CHARGE indicator wil! light. Then the battery charge wilt be completed normally.

Is battery charged?

Charge it.

Is Power Save set to "On"?

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 power. To restart recording in this case, set the power switch to "OFF" and then set it to "411". You can also specify "Power Save: Off" to stop automatic power off.

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Power cannot be turned Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press

off.

the RESET button of DVD video camera/recorder: Reattach a

power supply to DVD video camera/recorder before turning it on again.

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