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Hitachi DZMV350A instruction manual 148, Operation, Check 6 No image in viewfinder

Models: DZMV350A

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	Check 5	No DVD video camera/recorder
	Check 5	operation
		operation

Is a fully charged battery attached?

Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC outlet?

Check 6 No image in viewfinder

Is LCD monitor open?

No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD video camera/recorder.

	Check 7	No image appears on the LCD
	Check 7	screen or in the viewfinder
		screen or in the viewfinder

•Is DVD video camera/recorder connected to PC using PC connection cable?

Unplug the PC connection cable.

•Does DVD video camera/recorder stop at the end of the scene to which wipe-out was set and played back?

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

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Hitachi DZMV350A instruction manual 148, Operation, Check 6 No image in viewfinder

Contents

DZ-MV350A Home Electronics Division Digital Media DivisionPrecautions For Your SafetyIdentifications of caution marks English Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are Operating instructions should be read before the videoProduct is operated. Follow all operating and use Near or over a radiator or heat register. This videoUSE An appliance and cart combinationHandle the liquid crystal display LCD with care Liquid crystal display and viewfinderHold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impactBe careful of ambient temperature Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleanerHeat on surface of product Screen on connected TV− Remove battery − Disconnect AC adapter/charger IndicatorBe careful of moisture condensation To damage the dataRecorded contents cannot be compensated for Suggestions and RestrictionsMake a trial recording CopyrightRead This First Installing SoftwareQuick Index Introduction You can record even during playbackYou can immediately play back desired recorded scenes Use Disc Navigation to create your original movieCreate original DVDs on PC Table of Contents Advanced Techniques Disc NavigationInstalling Software Subsidiary InformationChecking Provided Accessories Model DZ-RM3WRecording indicator P Names of PartsOptical 10× zoom lens P Lens hood P Infrared receiver PACCESS/PC indicator P , 50 Record button REC P Power switch P , 50Viewfinder P Card insertion block PVolume control buttons VOL/ buttons P , 59 Reset button PStop/cancel button P , 67 Full Auto button PREC Notation of cancel button About This ManualDisplays in this manual Marks beside headingsDiscs and Cards Available DiscsMedia Function DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc Usable discs and logos ShapeInformation on DVD-R Disc Finalizing DVD-R discHandling Discs Using discsStoring discs Switch Available CardsHandling card Metal.TerminalStorage Capacity on Disc or Card Recordable Time of Movie VideoDisc used QualityRecordable Stills Photos Recordable stills on one blank cardFeatures of DVD Video Camera/Recorder Versatile Functions AvailableCamera Functions Function Disc used ReferenceDisc Navigation Functions Recording Movie and Still Recording on DiscCard Navigation Functions Immediate Reviewing of Recorded Image Using with Various DevicesEditing in Various Ways on DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER Alone Holding DVD Video CAMERA/ Recorder Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/RecorderAttaching Lens CAP Attaching Shoulder Strap Inserting Battery Into Remote Control Removing Battery from Remote ControlWhile pushing the battery stopper, slide the battery out While pushing battery stopper Battery stopperUsing Remote Control InfraredSetting Up the Battery Charging BatteryBattery charged status Attach the battery to AC adapter/chargerAttaching Battery to DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER Removing BatteryWithout any extraordinary operation, such as zooming Efficient USE of Battery Battery lifePower save and discharge of battery Store in cool, dark placeUsing DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER with AC ADAPTER/CHARGER AC Plug Adaptor not suppliedInserting and Removing Disc Inserting DiscIdentifying recording/playback sides of disc Recording/playback side is opposite to the printed labelWhen recording on this DVD video camera Recorder When using brand-new DVD-R discWhen recording data from PC Removing Disc Inserting and Removing Card Set to Power OFF Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/RecorderTurning DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER on and OFF Set to PhotoRange where the LCD monitor can be moved Viewing Subject Through ViewfinderViewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen Pull out the viewfinderClosing LCD Monitor Setting Date and Time Changing Display Format of Date and Time Display format Example of displayRecording Movie Power save and discharge of battery Using External Microphone Attaching Ferrite CoreStill recording mode When using cardRecording Stills Number of recordable stillsQuality File size Application Still recording qualitySee page 27 for the number of recordable stills Zooming ZoomingCase of movie recording Case of still recording Using Conversion Lens Generally Available Macro RecordingLens hood RemoveManually Focusing Subject Focusing During RecordingFocusing range Adjust withLight Emits strongGlass with Water droplets Dirt on it Adjusting Exposure Manually Exposure indicatorCompensating for Backlight Press the BLC button during recordingBacklight correction icon will appear Backlight correction iconUsing Full Auto Function FocusOn-Screen Information Information Display During RecordingStill recording quality only when using card Switching the information display mode Display when recording an image of yourselfRecording Image from Other AV Devices Connecting to Other AV DeviceRed Switch the input referring to Input Source on Recording Image from AV DevicePlaying Back Immediately Checking Recorded SceneYou can check your recording immediately on the spot Press button in the recording pause statusSearch Playback of Movie Playback from Start of Disc or CardFrame ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW Playback of Movie When using disc When using cardSkip Playback of Movie Playing Back StillsJumping to Specified Point GO to Specifying the point to viewPress the Menu button during playback Top To go to the start, and enter playback Pause EndOn-Screen Information Display Information Display During PlaybackConnecting to a TV Playback on Other DevicesViewing on TV Screen Playback on DVD Player HOW to Remove Disc Removing and Replacing FROM/IN Round DVD HolderHold the Round DVD Holder with Side a Recording/playbackDisc Cleaning When the Hinge of Round DVD Holder Comes OFFReplacing Disc in Round DVD Holder Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player Interpreting screen for setting Understanding Flow of MenuCamera Functions Setup Recording Functions Setup LCD SetupInitial Setup Flow of MenuSetting Up Camera Functions Selected AE modeSetting white balance manually Adjusting Color White BalanceMode Setting content On-screen English Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS Checking EIS On or OffMagnifying Subject Image DIG. Zoom Choose the desired magnification, and then press the buttonReducing Wind Noise During Recording MIC.FILTER Setting Up Record Functions Switching Movie Quality Video ModeImage when block-like noise occurs Switching Quality of Still Image QualityChoose the option you want, and then press Button Switching External Input Recording Method Photo Input Recording Details of settingReceiving Image from Another Device Input Source Choose LINE, and then press the buttonSELF-TIMER Self-timer recordingSetting ON-SCREEN Display Output on or OFF OSD Output Choose On or Off, and press the buttonChoose Brightness on LCD Setup menu Screen, and then press Use the joystick for adjustmentScreen becomes dimmer Screen becomes brighterInitial Settings Switching Operating Sound on or OFF BeepInitial Setup menu Choose Beep onRecording indicator Turning Record LED on or OFF Record LEDChanging Display Language Language Choose Record LED onResetting Menu Settings to Defaults Reset Wish to reset, use Joystick to choose YESSetting items have Now been reset to defaults Then press ButtonUsing Disc Navigation Starting Disc NavigationThumbnail SceneThumbnail *1 Cursor Still image icon*3 Operation guide*4 Number of all scenesCurrent page position*5 Bar graphWhen playback ends Terminating Disc NavigationPlaying Back from Disc Navigation Screen Playing back stillsSelecting Multiple Scenes Selecting Consecutive Scenes TogetherPress the Disc Navigation button Use the joystick to select Desired sceneDisc Navigation Menu Available function Disc or card used Contents ReferenceFunctions Available with Disc Navigation When using DVD-RAM disc When using DVD-R discWhen using card 100101 SceneDeleting Scenes Delete Editing using submenu 102103 Changing Images for Thumbnails Edit ThumbnailPlaying Back by Skipping Scenes Edit Skip 104Releasing Skip 105 Adding Special Effects Edit Fade106 Arranging Order of Scenes Edit Move107 Combining Multiple Scenes Edit Combine108 Dividing Movies Edit DivideDivide and then press Divide Scene109 Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card CopyCopy to card Are sure you want to copy Selected still, press Button110 Locking Scenes on Card LockTo unlock the scene Lock Set screen111 Designating Scenes to be Printed DpofSelecting Scenes Using Menu Screen Select 112Deselecting selected scenes Deselecting scenes one by oneDisplaying Information Using Menu Screen Detail When using disc When using cardWhen using disc 113What is PROGRAM? Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date SwitchProgram 114Input mode Palette for selecting characters 115Playing Back Program Play Changing Title of Program Title116 Characters available for entering titleWhat is Play LIST? Play List117 Creating NEW Play List Create118 Switching to Display of Each Play List SwitchEditing on play list 119 Playing Back a Play List Play120 Adding Scenes to Play List Editing Play ListAdding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List 121Deleting Scenes from Play List Editng Play List Press the Disc Navigation button Press the buttonDeleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List 122123 Arranging Order of Scenes MoveMove Scenes MovewillappearChooseChanging Title of Play List Title 124Deleting Play List Delete When End is specified Go To125 TOP ENDDisc or Card Management 126Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card Capacity Protecting Disc from Writing Protect Disc127 Initializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card Format DISC. Format Card128 Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM DiscMessage for Proceeding will appear129 Finalizing DVD-R DiscOthers 130Displaying Movies or Stills Independently Category Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly Repeat Play131 Slide Show Continuous Playback of StillsInstalling Software 132Contents on Provided CD-ROM 134 DVD-MovieAlbumSEMyDVD UDF driver DVD-RAM driverInstalling USB Driver 135136 With Windows XP, the message concerningWindows Logo Test will appear Click Continue Anyway Click137 Installing UDF Driver DVD-RAM DriverClick Next 138 139 Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSEChoose the TV broadcast system Ntsc or PAL, click Next If you do not change the program folder name, click Next 14011Choose the restart option, and then click Finish 141 Installing MyDVDThis window may be omitted. Click 142 143 Program Export Screen144 Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens Cleaning145 Changing Setting of Demonstration 146No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation Check the Following 147Operation 148Check 6 No image in viewfinder Trouble Messages Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference149 150 151 152 153 154 Charger Powered by a battery Turn off power 155Disc, use the opposite side, or use another disc. To repair Afterwards, and connect the AC adapter/chargerTroubleshooting Power suppliesSymptom Cause and Correction Reference 156157 During recordingOutput jack of this DVD video camera/recorder? OFF, and then set it to VIDEO, Photo or Photo Again158 During playbackWhen the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC 159160 Results in error 161Because data must be re-encoded and read It will take time to read162 MiscellaneousSystem Reset List of setting itemsDefault Setting 163Major Specifications 164Disc in Round DVD Holder 165Core, Software CD-ROM, PC connection cable, 8 cm DVD-R Introduction to Optional Accessory Power Supplys166 Information on Square Adapter167 During business hours900am-500pm h.n.e L5N 2L8Index 168Numerics Recordable time on DVD video/recorder169 170