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Hitachi DZMV550A 164, Operation, Check 6 No image in viewfinder, Screen or in the viewfinder

Models: DZMV580A DZMV550A

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	Check 5	No DVD video camera/recorder
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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
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		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 DZMV550A, DZMV580A instruction manual 164, Operation, Check 6 No image in viewfinder, Screen or in the viewfinder

Contents

Meadowpine Blvd. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3 Service Direct 1-800-HITACHIDigital Media Division Identifications of caution marks For Your SafetyPrecautions English Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are Operating instructions should be read beforeVideo product is operated. Follow all operating Near or over a radiator or heat register. This videoUSE Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with care Liquid crystal display LCD 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 TVCard Access indicator ACCESS/PC indicator Be careful of moisture condensationRecorded contents cannot be compensated for Suggestions and RestrictionsMake a trial recording CopyrightRead This First About This ManualIntroduction You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes P.107You can easily print without PC P.120 Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie P.126Created Create original DVDs on PC P.152Original DVD being Table of Contents Scene Advanced TechniquesDisc Navigation Connecting to PC Subsidiary InformationChecking Provided Accessories Model DZ-RM3WNames of Parts ACCESS/PC indicator P , 49 Viewfinder P Diopter control PDisc Eject button P Disc insertion block PReset button P Stop/cancel button P , 58Full Auto button P Focus button PREC Try to Record and Play Back using Disc Video and Photo Connect a power supply PClose the cover of disc insertion block 2Gently open the cover until it stopsEnglish Try to Record and Play Back using Card Photo Only photos can be recorded on cardStart recording P 1Open the LCD monitor P Discs and Cards Available DiscsMedia Function DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc Usable discs and logos ShapeInformation on DVD-R Disc Finalizing DVD-R discDVD-RAM 2.6 GB Ver DVD+R CD-ROMStoring discs Using discsHandling Discs Switch Available CardsHandling card Common cautions for disc and cardStorage Capacity on Disc or Card Recordable Time of Movie VideoRecordable Stills Photos on Disc Number of recordable stills on one side of disc Up toRecordable Stills Photos on Card Size and Quality of PhotosSetting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder Holding DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDERAttaching Shoulder Strap Attaching Lens CAPBe sure to pass through the 2 slots Video camera/recorder, to protect the lensInserting Battery Into Remote Control Removing Battery from Remote ControlWhile pushing the battery stopper, slide the battery out While pushing battery stopper Battery stopperPull out the viewfinder Using Remote ControlViewing Subject Through Viewfinder Range where the LCD monitor can be moved Viewing Image on LCD Monitor ScreenClosing LCD Monitor Setting Date and Time Changing Display Format of Date and Time Date display format Example of displayCharging Battery Plug the power cable into AC outletPower Charge indicators IndicatorBattery charged status Reference for time required to charge battery at approx CAttaching Battery to DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER Removing BatteryWhen using LCD monitorBattery Remaining Level Indicator Efficient USE of BatteryBattery life Power save and discharge of batteryUsing DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER with AC ADAPTER/CHARGER Inserting and Removing Disc Inserting DiscIdentifying recording/playback sides of disc Recording/playback side is opposite to the printed labelWhen recording data from PC When using brand-new DVD-R discWhen recording on This DVD video Camera/recorder Removing Disc Gently open the cover until it stopsInserting and Removing Card Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/Recorder Turning DVD Video CAMERA/RECORDER on and OFFSet to Nphoto Set to OvideoRecording Movie Pressing RECRecording Stills Compensating for Backlight Press the BLC button during recordingBacklight correction icon will appear Backlight correction iconSee the next page for details On-Screen InformationInformation Display During Recording Recording mode P , 50 Switching the information display mode LpcmDisplay when recording an image of yourself Screen Display Description SymbolZooming Video camera/recorder Macro RecordingLens hood Conversion lens Remove Attach Playing Back Playing BackFrame ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW Playback of Movie Playback from Start of Disc or CardSearch Playback of Movie When using disc When using cardSkip Playback of Movie Playing Back StillsJumping to Specified Point GO to Specifying the point to viewOn-Screen Information Display Information Display During PlaybackT u p Checking Flow of Quick ModeHow to interpret the menu screen Flow of Quick Mode When Recording Movie Record Functions SetupDate Setup Initial SetupFlow of Quick Mode When Recording Photo Disc No photo can be recorded on DVD-R discFlow of Quick Mode When Recording Photo Card Qu a l i t yENT ER Flow of Quick Mode with DVD-RAM Disc SceneOthers Flow of Quick Mode with DVD-R DiscDisc Flow of Quick Mode with Card Manually Focusing Subject Focusing During RecordingFocusing range Manual Focus iconGlass with Water droplets Dirt on it Emits strongLight Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded Exposure Exposure indicatorUsing Full Auto Function Function When setting ReferenceBacklight Compensation Focus Auto Exposure Program AE White balanceSetting Video Flash for DZ-MV580A Setting On-screen MannerEmitting light Unusable on DZ-MV550AUsing External Microphone To external microphone jackConnecting to a TV Viewing on TV ScreenViewing on TV Screen Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player Playing Back DVD-RAM DiscPlaying Back DVD-R Disc HOW to Remove Disc Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD HolderRelease Levers Side a mark Do not open more thanWhen the Hinge of Round DVD Holder Comes OFF Disc CleaningReplacing Disc in Round DVD Holder Open marks Side a mark side or Label surfaceRecording Dubbing Images Recording Dubbing Images from Other Video DeviceEnglish Recording Dubbing Images from Other Video Cameras Relay adaptersTo AV input Output jack AV/S input/output cable providedRecording Dubbing Images on Other Video Devices Cable providedChecking Flow of Normal Display Mode Menu screen for settingSp o r t s G . ZoomFlow of Normal Display Mode Press the Menu button Tilt to right Press a Tilt down Tilt upBefore You Begin Setting Up Camera FunctionsSee page 89 for how to set Adjusting Color White Balance Mode Setting content On-screenSetting white balance manually White balance set using the Set option will beUsing the Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS Checking EIS On or OffReducing Wind Noise During Recording MIC.FILTER Choose the desired option, and then press ButtonSetting to Wide TV Screen Mode 169 Mode Mode iconOff specified On specified Aspect ratio Display on LCD monitor screenEnglish Setting Up Record Functions Switching Movie Quality Video ModeSwitching Quality of Still Image Quality Choose the option you want, and then press ButtonSwitching External Input Recording Method Photo Input Recording Details of settingReceiving Image from Another Device Input Source Choose LINE, and then press the AbuttonSELF-TIMER Self-timer recordingChoose On or Off, and press the a button Setting ON-SCREEN Display Output on or OFF OSD Output100 LCD Setup Setting Brightness of LCD Screen BrightnessChoose Brightness on LCD Setup menu Screen, and then press Brightness Adjustment bar will appear on the screen102 Initial SettingsSwitching Operating Sound on or OFF Beep 103 Turning Record LED on or OFF Record LEDChanging Display Language Language Off104 Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults ResetSetting items have now been reset to defaults Starting or Terminating Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation105 106 Number of all scenesCurrent page position*4 Bar graphWhen playback ends 107Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen Playing back stills108 Selecting Multiple ScenesSelecting Consecutive Scenes Together Cursor Bar graph Status of scenesFunctions Available with Disc Navigation Available function Disc or card used Contents Reference109 When using DVD-RAM disc When using DVD-R discWhen using card 110Deleting Scenes Delete Scene111 Editing using submenu 112113 Changing Images for Thumbnails Edit Thumbnail114 Playing Back by Skipping Scenes Edit SkipReleasing Skip Arranging Order of Scenes Edit Move115 Directing Scenes Effectively Edit FadeFade and then press Fade Set screen116 Combining Multiple Scenes Edit CombineCombine and then Combine Scenes117 Dividing Movies Edit DivideDivide and then press Divide Scene118 Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card CopyCopy to card Copy will appear Choose YES, and then119 Locking Scenes on Card LockTo unlock the scene Lock Set screen120 Designating Scenes to be Printed DpofDpof Set screen Number of printsSelecting Scenes Using Menu Screen Select 121Deselecting selected scenes Deselecting scenes one by oneDisplaying Information Using Menu Screen Detail When using discWhen using card 122What is PROGRAM? Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date SwitchProgram 123Input mode Palette for selecting characters 124Playing Back Program Play Changing Title of Program Title125 Characters available for entering titleWhat is Play LIST? Play List126 Creating NEW Play List CreateSwitching to Display of Each Play List Switch 127Editing on play list Playing Back a Play List Play128 Adding Scenes to Play List Editing Play ListAdding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List 129Deleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play List Press the Disc Navigation button Press the AbuttonDeleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List 130Screen of the play list to Be edited131 Arranging Order of Scenes MoveMove Scenes Move will appearDeleting Play List Delete 132Changing Title of Play List Title When End is specified Go To133 TOP ENDDisc or Card Management 134Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card Capacity Protecting Disc from Writing Protect Disc135 Initializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card Format DISC. Format CardProceeding will appear 136Message for 137 Finalizing DVD-R Disc Finalize DiscOthers 138Displaying Movies or Stills Independently Category Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly Repeat Play139 Slide Show Continuous Playback of StillsFollowing are Available When Connecting to PC 140Original disc Application used Original disc Written media Application usedOriginal disc Written disc Application used 141Languages compatible with each software program Contents on Provided CD-ROM 143 DVD-MovieAlbumSERequirements of available PC MyDVD UDF driver DVD-RAM driver144 Installing SoftwareDisplaying Installer Screen Installing USB Driver 145With Windows XP With Windows 2000/Me/98 Second EditionClick Next Installing UDF Driver DVD-RAM Driver146 ConfirmClick Check the displayed contents, and then click Next147 If you do not wish to change the folder name, click Next Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE148 149 Installing MyDVD 150151 Contact the following for information on MyDVDPhone You will need to perform customer registration152 Program Export Screen Click153 Cannot be created on MyDVD depending on the versionUninstalling Software Uninstalling USB Driver154 With Windows 98 Second Edition/MeAfter uninstalling software, be sure to restart the PC 155Deleting Other Applications With Windows 2000 Professional/XP156 Introduction to Optional Accessories Camera AccessoriesPower Supply 157158 CleaningCleaning LCD screen and camera lens Changing Setting of Demonstration 159Terminology 160161 162 No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation Check the Following 163164 OperationCheck 6 No image in viewfinder Screen or in the viewfinder165 Message Cause & Troubleshooting ReferenceTrouble Messages 166 167 168 169 170 171 Troubleshooting Power suppliesSymptom Cause and Correction Reference 172173 During recordingIs input image copy-guarded? Output jack of this DVD video camera/recorder?174 During playbackImage is unplayable 175To the DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard. When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC 176177 178 179 MiscellaneousCyclically Not indicate a fault Or slight sound is heard Indicate a fault From mechanism180 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder onSystem Reset List of setting itemsDefault Setting 181Major Specifications 182183 To Order in the United States To Order in the Canada184 By PhoneNumerics Index185 186 UDF2.01 formatLaser pickup block Scene187 License Agreement

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