Hitachi DZMV550A Troubleshooting, 172, Power supplies, Symptom Cause and Correction Reference

Troubleshooting

Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD video camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer.

Power supplies

	Symptom	Cause and Correction	Reference
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	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.	39
		Has the battery been unused for a long time?
		Remove the battery, and then reattach it. If the battery is still 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.
	Battery weakens fast	Are you using the DVD video camera/recorder where the
		temperature is low?
		A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S or DZ-BP14SW) may be	41
		discharged sooner than usual at low temperatures. Keep extra
		batteries on hand.
		Battery may be dead.
		The performance of battery will deteriorate if it is used for an	42
		extended period of time or frequently: Purchase a new battery.
	The CHARGE indicator	Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
	on AC adapter/charger is	Charge the battery in environment where the temperature is 50-
	blinking.	86°F (10-30°C).
		The battery has possibly discharged excessively. Continue	39
		charging: After a while, the battery will be charged to the specified
		voltage, and the CHARGE indicator will light. Then the battery
		charge will be completed normally.
	Power turns off	Is battery charged?
	immediately after being	Charge it.
	turned on.		39
	When power is turned
	on, the LCD screen will
	turn on and off.
English	Power goes off	Is Power Save set to “On”?
	unexpectedly.	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	102
		restart recording in this case, set the power switch to “POWER OFF”
		and then set it to “OVIDEO”. You can also specify “Power Save: Off”
		to stop automatic power off.
	Power cannot be turned	Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press the
	off.	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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