DZ-MV580E DZ-MV550E

DZ-MV550E

Instruction manual

To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely.

DZ-MV580E

DVDCAM PC Software Support Center URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/

English

Important Information

For Your Safety

The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/ charger have the following caution marks.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Identifications of caution marks This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully to avoid any problems. WARNING: To prevent risk of injury or damage to your DVD video camera/recorder and the AC adapter/charger, use only the DZ-BP14S/DZBP14SW battery and DZ-ACS1 AC adapter/ charger. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Precautions

WARNING: Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home videotaping of copyrighted materials. The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is made by highly precise technology. More than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are effective, but some (less than 0.01%) may appear as colored bright dots. This does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the limits of current technology.

( ) DZ-ACS1

<<MEHTECT>> ( POCC RU.0001.11ME28)
: : : DZ-ACS1 : POCC JP.ME28.B00613 16-ro 2003 16-ro 2005 P 60065-2002, 51318.14.1-()
INFORMATION ON PRODUCT CERTIFICATION AC ADAPTER / BATTERY CHARGER MODEL DZ-ACS1
certified by MENTEST of Mendeleevsky CSMS (Registration number in State Register - POCC RU.0001.11ME28)
Certificate of conformity No.: Certificate of conformity issued: Certificate of conformity valid till: Model DZ-ACS1 complies with requirements of normative documents: Life cycle POCC JP.ME28.B00613 The 16th of January 2003 The 16th of January 2005 GOST R IEC 60065-2002, GOST R 51318.14.1-(seven) years

Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking:
The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking to show that data is being written to disc or card, or being read from it. At this time, do not do any of the following, so as not to damage the data: Remove battery Disconnect AC adapter/charger Plug or unplug PC connection cable Remove disc or card Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe vibrations or impact. Violently open or close the LCD monitor
CARD ACCESS indicator ACCESS/PC indicator
If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking, turn it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of the disc or card will be executed automatically (see page 163).
Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner:
The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate. When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.
Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:
For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached.

Cautions When Storing

Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time.
The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater.
Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty place:
Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is high, the lens could be moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could become inoperable. It is recommended that you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing it in a closet, etc.
Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibrations:
This could cause malfunctions.
Detach the battery from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place:
Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.

Note: Do not adjust the hand strap while holding the DVD video camera/recorder: Doing this could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to fall and be damaged.
Caution: Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by holding the viewfinder or LCD monitor: If the viewfinder or LCD monitor comes off, the DVD video camera/recorder will fall.

ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP

Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.
Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments.

ATTACHING LENS CAP

1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the

lens cap.

2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the
attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder.

Shorter end

Longer end
3 Push the both sides of cap inward and attach it

over the lens.

Push and fit
Note: Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect the lens. When recording, attach the lens cap to the hand strap by hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for comfortable shooting.
Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control.
1 Slide the cover to remove it. 2 Insert the lithium battery with the positive R

terminal facing up.

3 Slide the cover to close it.
Note: The life of lithium battery is approximately one year. If the battery is discharged, no operation is possible with remote control: Replace the battery.

Battery stopper

REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL
1 While pushing the battery stopper, slide the

battery out.

While pushing battery stopper Battery stopper
Warning: KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. IF SWALLOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT. BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.
Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony,
Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2025, or Duracell DL2025. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of battery safely in accordance with local laws. Do not dispose of in fire. Do not short circuit the battery. Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers. Keep the battery in a dark, cool, dry place.
INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL

Using Remote Control

Point the remote control to the infrared receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. The remote controllable distance is up to 5 m.

Diopter control

Viewfinder
Pull out the finder until a click is heard.
VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN
If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen.

1 Open the LCD monitor.

The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open the monitor.
Range where the LCD monitor can be moved
The LCD monitor can be opened up to approximately 90. If the LCD monitor is open 90, it can be tilted with the screen down as much as 90, and can also be tilted with screen up and turned up to 180 so the screen faces in the same direction as the lens. If the LCD monitor is turned 180 so the screen faces in the same direction as the lens during recording, subject image will also appear in the viewfinder as a mirror image (left/right reversed). Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle so that you can see the screen easily.

Hook your finger

Note: If no image appears on LCD monitor screen, refer to Check 7 on page 162. Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90 before changing its vertical angle. Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD monitor turned approximately 180 in close contact with the DVD video camera/recorder body: Doing this could cause the DVD video camera/recorder and LCD monitor to become hot.
Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder. Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen facing inward until a click is heard.
Note: Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder before closing it or replacing it on the DVD video camera/recorder with its screen facing outside. If the LCD monitor is tilted, it cannot be closed to the DVD video camera/recorder. If the LCD monitor is not securely locked to the DVD video camera/recorder, no image will appear in the viewfinder.

CLOSING LCD MONITOR

SETTING DATE AND TIME
Set the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly. The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set.
Tilt up/down and to left/ right to select, and then press A to designate.
1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. 2 Press the MENU button.
The menu screen will appear.
Came r a F u nc t i on s P r o g r am AE : Wh i t e Ba l. : EIS : D i g. Zo om : M IC. F i l t e r : 16:9 : ENTER RETURN Se t u p Auto Auto On 40x Of f Of f
5 Tilt the joystick to left or
right to select the digit you want to set in sequence.

Da t e Se t u p

During charge Charge complete

Lit Goes out

Note: See Troubleshooting on page 170 when the CHARGE indicator blinks.
Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 25C):
Approx. 165 minutes The charge time will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery.
ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment
platform on this DVD video camera/recorder and slide it upward until a click is heard.
Note: Make sure that the battery is in the correct orientation. Make sure that the battery is securely attached: Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to fall, resulting in damage.

Terminal must face up.

REMOVING BATTERY
After using the DVD video camera/recorder, remove the battery from it.
1 Slide the BATTERY EJECT switch on the bottom
of DVD video camera/recorder, and hold it.
2 Slide the battery downward to remove it.
Note: For safety, be sure to turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off before attaching or removing the battery. Be careful not to drop the removed battery. If the battery remains attached, minute level current will flow even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off, and the battery will discharge.

Battery charged status

Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.)
See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery: For DZ-MV550E
Video quality mode XTRA* When using viewfinder DVD-RAM disc approx. 140 min DVD-R disc
The reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can actually be used will be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the above time:
The continuously recordable time of DVD video camera/recorder in the left table shows the time available when the DVD video camera/recorder is in the recording mode without using any other function after recording is started. In actual recording, the battery will discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference, since the REC button and zoom are being operated, and playback is performed. Assume that the actually recordable time with a fully charged battery is between 1/2 and 1/3 of the above time, and prepare enough batteries to allow for the time you are planning to record on the DVD video camera/recorder. The continuously recordable time may be less depending on the conditions when the DVD video camera/recorder is used (if recording and recording pause are repeated at short intervals, etc.). Note that the battery discharges faster in cold places.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the consecutive multiple scenes to be

combined.

Note: Scenes in different programs (different recording dates) cannot be combined: Create a play list first, and then combine such scenes on the play list.
3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose, Scene, Edit,
Combine and then press the A button.

5 The Combine Scenes

RAM ENTER screen will appear: If you are sure you want to combine the selected scenes, press the A button.
Thumbna i l Sk i p Fade Combine D i v i de RETURN
If you want to change the scenes to be combined, you can change them on this screen.
combination will appear: Choose YES, and then press the A button.

Comb i ne Sc e n e s

Comb i ne s c e n e s ? YES NO ENTER
The two images appearing on the verification screen are those of the first and last scenes to be combined. Choose NO to cancel combination. After Yes or No setting, the Combine Scenes screen will be restored. The thumbnail of the first scene will appear in the combined scene. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to combine other scenes.
DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE)
You can divide a scene into two parts. To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion.
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be divided. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose, Scene, Edit,
Divide and then press the A button.

5 The Divide Scene

RAM ENTER screen will appear: If you are sure you want to divide the selected scene, press the A button: The selected scene will be played back.
If you want to change the scene to be divided, you can change it on this screen. The selected scene will be played back.

6 When you reach the

point where you want to divide the scene, press the SELECT button.
Se l ect D i v i s i o n Po i n t 002 RAM 0 : 00 : 18
Note: If you press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear. (P.110) The status bar of scene being played back can be switched off or on by pressing the DISPLAY button. Search and frame advance are useful when designating division points. If a special effect has been added to the original scene, the IN effect will be added to the first half of scene, and the OUT effect, to the latter half. The division point may drift before or after the designated point by approximately 0.5 seconds. Since a scene with a skip set cannot be played back, no division point can be specified: Release the skip for the scene before dividing it. If the division point is at a still, a message will appear, but no division will be made. If the division point is at the start or end of a scene, a message will appear, but no division will be made. A movie scene whose recording time is 0.5 seconds or less cannot be divided. If free space available on disc is insufficient, division will not be possible: Delete unnecessary scenes. Pressing the C button on the screen for verification will restore the thumbnail display screen.

The lock icon will appear on any scene for which lock has been set.
DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED (DPOF)
You can use DPOF to set print information, including selection of the scenes to be printed, so that you will be able to use it on a system conforming to DPOF.
Note: DPOF stands for digital print order format. DPOF is used to ask a print lab to print recorded stills.
1 Set the power switch to P PHOTO. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to which DPOF is to be set. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose DPOF on the
7 Use joystick to specify
the number of prints, and then press the A button:

DPOF Se t

7 / 19

6 The DPOF Set screen

will appear: If you are sure you want to set DPOF to the scene, press the A button.

DPOF Se t 7 / 19

ENTER EX I T Tilt it up or to right: To increase the number one by one. Tilt it down or to left: To decrease the number one by one. Pressing the A button will display the DPOF icon on the selected scene(s). After setting, the DPOF Set screen will be restored. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set DPOF to another still.
The DPOF icon will appear on any scene for which DPOF has been set.
Note: If you press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear. (P.110) You can also select multiple photos (P.106). If you specify the number after selecting multiple stills, the same specified number will be set to all those stills. Up to 99 prints can be set for one scene. The maximum number of settable prints on one card is 999. This DVD video camera/recorder may not recognize DPOF that has been set on another device: Always set the DPOF on this DVD video camera/recorder.

DPOF icon

If you want to change the scene to which DPOF is set, you can change it on this screen.
SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT)
You can use this Select function to select consecutive scenes at one time. This function is useful when there are numerous scenes.
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the first scene to be selected. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose Select on the Scene menu screen.

5 Choose Start

Current, Current End or All and then press the A button.
S t a r t Cu r r en t Cu r r en t End All RAM RETURN

006 / 011

Current scene
Start Current is specified: The scenes from the first to current will be selected.
Current End is specified: The scenes from the current to end will be selected.
All is specified: All scenes from the first to end will be selected
Deselecting selected scenes
Deselecting scenes one by one: While you are displaying the All Programs screen on which scenes have been selected, choose the scene to be deselected and then press the SELECT button.

You can use the menu screen to add scenes to a play list.
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 5 Press the MENU button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be 6 Choose Add, and then
edited. Perform steps 24 on page 126. press the A button. Repeat steps 36 to add other scenes.
Ed i t A l l Ex o tg r a ms Pr i Add P l a yL i s t No. 0 3
3 From the play list in lower row, select the
position where you wish to insert a scene.
Ed i t P l a yL i s t A l l P r o g r ams 004/014
4 Select the scenes to be added from the upper

P l a yL i s t No. 03

008/008
Scene to be added Insertion position
Note: The selected scenes will be added in the insertion position. You can also select multiple scenes (P.106).
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)
DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)
You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen.
Ed i t P l a yL i s t A l l P r o g r a ms 001/014 P l a yL i s t No. 007/007

5 Choose Delete on the

Edit menu screen, and then press the A button. Repeat steps 35: other scenes can be deleted.
Ed i t A l l Ex o tg r ams Pr i De l e t e P l a yL i s t No. 0 4

001/014

3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row. 4 Select the scene to be deleted, and then press the

MENU button.

6 Press the C button: The screen for verifying exit
Note: If all scenes on play list are deleted, the play list itself will also be deleted. You can also select multiple scenes (P.106).
SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)
You can specify the range of scenes when adding or deleting consecutive multiple scenes to/from play list. This Select menu item is useful when selecting consecutive multiple scenes in items for adding or deleting scenes using menu on page 119.
Ed i t P l a yL i s t A l l P r o g r ams 004/014 P l a yL i s t No. 04 007/007

4 Choose Start

Current, Current End, All on the Select menu screen, and then press the A button.
Se l ect A l l P r o g r ams S t a r t Cu r r en t Cu r r en t End P l a yL il sl t No. A
3 Specify the first scene of those you wish to
select, and then press the MENU button.
Note: See page 119 for the status of scenes to be selected.
5 Press the C button: The screen for verifying exit
You can move scenes only when Category: All is specified.
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose Switch on the PlayList menu
screen, and then press the A button.
9 The screen for verifying
move will appear: Choose YES, and then press the A button.

Move Scene

Move sc e n e s? YES ENTER NO
4 Select the scene to be moved. 5 Press the MENU button. 6 Choose Scene, Edit,

Using PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder:
Contents on Provided CD-ROM
The CD-ROM supplied with the DVD video camera/recorder contains the following folders: To refer to the contents of CD-ROM, set the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of PC, right-click the CD-ROM icon and choose Open.
Contains the DVD-MovieAlbumSE (see page 146 for installation). You can use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to edit the images recorded on DVD-RAM disc and create a 3D title. Contains the MyDVD (see page 148 for installation). You can use MyDVD to create a DVD-Video disc from movies edited on DVD-MovieAlbumSE. Contains the UDF driver (see page 144 for installation). Install this driver if you wish to use JPEG stills recorded on DVDRAM disc, on your PC. Contains the USB2.0 driver (see page 143 for installation). Install this driver when using the provided PC connection cable to connect this DVD video camera/recorder to PC: If the USB terminal of your PC is USB1.1, use this driver. Contains the Acrobat Reader (see page 141 for installation). If Acrobat Reader is not installed in your PC, you will need to install it in order to open the on-line manuals (instruction manual files) for DVD-MovieAlbumSE and UDF driver.
Although the CD-ROM may contain a folder or file other than the above, they will not be needed on this DVD video camera/recorder unless some special instruction is given.

DVD-MovieAlbumSE

You can read the instruction manual using either of the following procedures: Open the PDF file in DVDMASE 3\manuals\English folder contained on the provided CD-ROM. After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open Programsor All Programs from the Windows Start menu, choose Hitachi DVDCAM and DVD-MovieAlbumSE, and then open On-line Manual. To read the above manual, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If Adobe Acrobat Reader has not been installed in your PC, start AcrobatReader\English \AR500ENU.exe on the provided CD-ROM to install it.
After installing MyDVD, open Programs or All Programs from the Windows Start menu, choose Sonic and MyDVD, and then open the electronic instruction manual in Document folder. To read the above manual, a Web browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator, etc.) must be set up in your PC. If you cannot open the electronic instruction manual of MyDVD, consult the maker of your PC about the setup method for Web browser.
UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver)
After installing the UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver), open Programs or All Programs from the Windows Start menu, choose DVDRAM and DVD-RAM Driver, and then open How to use DVD-RAM disc. No electronic instruction manual is provided with the USB driver.
Requirements of available PC
OS: Windows 98 Second Edition / Me / 2000 Professional / XP Computer: IBM PC/AT compatible CPU: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher, Celeron 633 MHz or higher (Pentium 4 1.2 GHz or higher is recommended) Operation with Pentium compatible CPU other than those produced by Intel/AMD may not be supported. Also, operation with K6-2/K6-III produced by AMD may not be supported. Memory: At least 128 MB (256 MB or more is recommended) Free space on hard disk: At least 400 MB (does not include capacity needed to copy or edit video or photo data) CD-ROM drive (used to install software) Display adapter (video memory of at least 4 MB) and display that can display at least pixels and 65,536 colors (16-bit colors), and is compatible with DirectX 8.1 or higher. DirectSound compatible sound card USB: One unused port is necessary for this product (USB2.0 port is recommended)

Movie quality mode of DVD-RAM disc in DVD video camera/ recorder

STD FINE XTRA

Recordable time on 8 cm DVD-R disc (using MyDVD)
Approx. 40 minutes Approx. 25 minutes At least 18 minutes
* If Style created on MyDVD is a movie or there are many thumbnails, the recordable time will be less than that shown in the above table.
The following discs created on MyDVD cannot be played back on this DVD video camera/recorder: Discs containing slide show (*1) Discs with no audio Discs with audio longer or shorter than video
*1 Cannot be created on MyDVD depending on the version. Slide Show can be created using photo files on
MyDVD, but it will not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder. A DVD video can be created from MPEG files on PC using MyDVD, but it may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder.
8 MyDVD will automatically start. After a few
9 Click the Burn button: Writing to DVD-R disc

Uninstalling Software

Use the following procedure to uninstall (delete) any provided software that has been installed:

UNINSTALLING USB DRIVER

With Windows 98 Second Edition/Me:
1 Set the power switch on DVD video camera/
recorder to O VIDEO, and use the PC connection cable to connect it to the PC.
7 Delete the following files:
Windows 98 Second Edition: C:\WINDOWS\INF\OTHER\Hitachi Ltd.DZ3298.inf C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IOSUBSYS\dzmvpd r.pdr C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\DZMVU MSS.sys
No extension may appear depending on the setting on PC.
2 Open System on Control Panel, and then
choose the Device Manager tab.
3 Delete HITACHI DVD-RAM DZMV5 in CDROM. If the file does not exist, proceed with the next step:
4 Delete HITACHI DVD-RAM DZMV5 in Disk
drives. If the file does not exist, proceed with the next step:
Windows Me: C:\WINDOWS\INF\OTHER\Hitachi Ltd.DZ32me.inf
5 Delete the following items in Universal Serial
Bus controllers: Hitachi DVDCAM DVD Mode USB HS Interface USB Mass Storage Device For DVDCAM If no item exists, proceed with the next step:
If the INF folder cannot be found, use Explorer to choose the View menu, Folder Options, View tab, and then Show all files: Click OK and then try again.
8 Disconnect the DVD video camera/recorder
from PC, and then restart the PC.

6 Close Device Manager.

If the message for restart appears, click No.
With Windows 2000 Professional/XP:

Still can be recorded only on DVD-RAM disc, SD memory card or MultiMediaCard. Check the following: Is DVD-RAM disc, SD memory card or MultiMediaCard inserted? Is power switch set to match the recording medium? When using DVD-RAM disc: Set to N PHOTO. If the LOCK switch on this DVD video camera/ recorder is set to (to left), set it to (to right). If the LOCK switch is set to (to left), switching to N PHOTO is not possible. When using SD memory or MultiMediaCard: Set to P PHOTO. Is loaded DVD-RAM disc write-protected? When using SD memory card: Is the erase prevention switch locked? (P.30) Does disc or card have remaining recording space? If still cannot be recorded after the above check is clear, the disc or card may be damaged: Use another disc or card.
No operation can be performed because the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator on this DVD video camera/recorder remains lit or blinking. After disc or card is inserted, it takes some time until recording is possible.
In the following cases, it will take more time than usual until operation is possible: When disc or card is removed and then reinserted When date changes (e.g., during the first recording of the day) When the temperature is greatly different from the status of previous recording When disc with scratches, dirt or fingerprints is inserted When disc is subject to severe vibrations When the battery or DC power cord was disconnected instead of following the correct procedure using power switch to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off

Check 5

No DVD video camera/recorder operation

Check 7

No image appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
Is a fully charged battery attached? Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC outlet?
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.

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.

Trouble Messages

If you have write-protected a disc using the write-protect setting tool (WPTOOL) that is equipped with the UDF driver contained on the CD-ROM provided with this DVD video camera/recorder, you cannot release the write-protect on this DVD video camera/ recorder as is. Use the write-protect setting tool on PC to release the write-protect. Delete unnecessary scenes before using this disc, or use another disc. This message will appear when an attempt is made to execute playback or editing on Disc Navigation with no scene recorded. Switching of play list was selected with no play list stored.
Disc full. Cannot execute. Disc has no data. Disc has no Play List.
Disc includes protected The disc may be software protected from a device other than this scenes. Delete scenes? DVD video camera/recorder. To release this case, use a device that has executed software-protect. Disc is full. Cannot add control info. The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be entered, so the control information for generating thumbnails cannot be added. Combine several scenes or delete them.

109, 114

Disc is not formatted. Format the disc now?
Has the disc been initialized on a PC?
Choose YES and initialize the disc when using it on this DVD video camera/recorder. Initialization will delete all data on the disc. See *2 on page 169. This message will appear when Slide Show: DPOF is specified for the card to which DPOF was not set. 133
DPOF is not set to a scene.
DPOF scenes over limit. The maximum number of scenes for which DPOF can be set is 999. Cannot set DPOF scenes. Drive overheat. Please retry later. The temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder is too high, and reading or writing of the data on disc may not be performed normally. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and wait for a while. The temperature will be effectively decreased if the DVD video camera/ recorder is placed in a well-ventilated spot. With DVD-R disc, the movie quality mode once used for recording cannot be changed.
DVD-R Disc, Video mode cannot be changed.

END OF DISC

The disc is full. You cannot record on this disc anymore. Prepare another disc or delete unnecessary movie scenes from this disc. Division is not possible at the end of scene.
End scene cannot be divided. Error occurred. Please replace disc or format disc. Error occurred. Please replace disc.
Abnormality has occurred with the DVD-RAM disc to be repaired.
Initialize the disc before using it, or use the another disc. Initializing the disc will erase all data on it. See *2 on page 169. An abnormality occurred with a DVD-R disc to be repaired. Replace the disc. 133

Playback picture is momentarily interrupted. No sound
Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it? Clean the disc. Is the TV volume control set correctly? Adjust TV volume control, and be sure to adjust the volume on TV.
Photos on card cannot be This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data played back. recorded on SD memory card in other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The range of image data normally playable on this DVD video camera/ recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal x 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal x 3000 vertical. If the pixel data is outside this range, blue thumbnails will appear (thumbnails* in the figure), meaning the image is unplayable.

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Even when the number of pixels is within the above range, playback may not be possible, depending on the recording status of the digital cameras used. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is an integrated image file format of digital cameras: Image files can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF. It will take some time to When playing back a still, Playback. will appear: Stills with a large play back photos on card. number of pixels will take some time to appear.
When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC:
English Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page
No drive icon appears on The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on. PC. Check the power supply. Driver is not properly recognized. Turn PC off and on again. If the drive icon still does not appear, use Refresh driver in Device Manager to reinstall the driver. Turn PC off and then disconnect the PC connection cable. Turn PC on again, and then use the PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. Make sure the PC connection cable is completely plugged into this DVD video camera/recorder. If a yellow ! mark is attached to some device in Windows Device Manager, uninstall the USB device driver, and then reinstall it, following the procedure on page 143. A fatal exception 0A error It is recommended that you install Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 occurs while installing or later. USB driver in Windows 2000 Professional. Error occurs in playback If error occurs with USB connection, the transfer rate is not sufficient. of DVD video camera/ It is recommended that you use a USB terminal conforming to recorder on PC. USB2.0 when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder. Application is not normally run on PC. Error occurs during writing to DVD-R disc. Turn the PC and DVD video camera/recorder off, and try again. The temperature of DVD video camera/recorder is too high due to continuous operation. Disconnect the DVD video camera/recorder from PC once, remove the disc from the DVD video camera/recorder, and then turn it off. After a few moments, connect them again and write to a brand-new disc.