Quick Index

Available Discs.. 25 Recording Movie.. 42 Playing Back.. 70 Functions Available with Disc Navigation. 77 Connecting to a TV.. 107 Connecting to PC.. 111
With this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. It is possible to switch the language in the on-screen display of this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 35).

DISC CLEANING

About This Manual

Displays in this manual

Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
Notation of cancel button
Press the STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding one. The expression press the button will be used in this text.

marks beside headings

Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer to the marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is compatible with the function. Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the disc or card you use.
Illustrations in this manual
Although the external appearances of DZ-GX5100E/GX5060E/GX5040E/GX5020E are different, the method of operating these models is identical. The illustrations of DZ-GX5100E are used for the explanation in this text.
This instruction manual shows eight DVD video camera/recorder models - DZ-GX5100E, DZ-
GX5060E, DZ-GX5040E, DZ-GX5020E, DZ-GX5100E (UK), DZ-GX5060E (UK), DZ-GX5040E (UK), DZ-GX5020E (UK). The DZ-GX5100E and DZ-GX5100E (UK) functions and specifications are referred to as DZGX5100E. The DZ-GX5060E and DZ-GX5060E (UK) functions and specifications are referred to as DZGX5060E. The DZ-GX5040E and DZ-GX5040E (UK) functions and specifications are referred to as DZGX5040E. The DZ-GX5020E and DZ-GX5020E (UK) functions and specifications are referred to as DZGX5020E. No model names are mentioned for functions and specifications common to all models; if there are any differences between models, the model names are specified.

Using External Microphone.. 67

Disc Navigation

Using Disc Navigation.. 68
STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION.. 68 PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN... 70 ADJUSTING VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK.. 70 PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE... 71 DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE. 71 CAPTURING PHOTO.. 72 SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE.. 72 FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE. 72 SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE.. 73 PLAYING BACK STILLS.. 73 JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO). 74 INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK.. 75 SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES.. 76 SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER.. 76 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION.. 77 UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU.. 78

Go To... 100

TOP (END)... 100
Disc or Card Management.. 100
INITIALISING DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD). 100 PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC).. 101 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY). 101 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.). 102 FINALISING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC (FINALIZE DISC).. 103 ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALISED DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW (UNFINALIZE DISC).. 104

Scene... 80

DELETING SCENES (EDIT DELETE). 80 DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT DIVIDE). 81 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT COMBINE).. 82 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT MOVE).. 82 DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT FADE).. 83 PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT SKIP).. 84 CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT THUMBNAIL).. 85 COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY).. 86 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK). 87

Others.. 105

DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY). 105 PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY).. 105 PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3 DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE).. 106 SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS)... 106
Viewing on TV Screen.. 107
CONNECTING TO A TV. 107 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN. 108
Playback on DVD Recorder/Player.109
PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISC.. 109 PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/DVD-R/ +RW DISC.. 109
Recording (Dubbing) Images..110
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES.. 110
Connecting to PC (DZ-GX5100E/GX5060E)
Software Provided..111 Requirements of available PC.112 Installing Software..113 Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable...116
USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT INTO PC.. 118 BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION (UNPLUGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE)/ CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH. 119
Using ImageMixer 3 for Windows.120
VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC USING PC.. 120 CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC.. 121
Using ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM..124
VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC USING MACINTOSH.. 124 IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC INTO MACINTOSH... 125 CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC.. 126
Uninstalling Software..128 Contact The Following..128 Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/recorder to PC..129

Note: The colour setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Even if the brightness or density of LCD monitor screen or viewfinder is changed, the brightness or density of the recorded image itself will not change.
The colour density adjustment bar will appear on the screen.
/ buttons for adjustment. Press : For lighter colour. Press : For denser colour.
Colour density adjustment bar
ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER
button, use the / / / / buttons to choose EVF Display on the LCD/ EVF Setup menu screen.
LCD / EVF Se t u p LCD/ EVF Ad j u s t EVF D i s p l a y
2 Choose On and decide it.

Au t o On

Auto: If the LCD monitor is open, no image will appear in the viewfinder. On: Images will always appear in the viewfinder regardless of whether the LCD monitor is open/closed.
Note: The setting on EVF Display will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and
release it. A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open.

Pickup lens

2 Gently open the cover by hand fully until it

stops.

Note that the recording surface of disc must face the inside of DVD video camera/recorder. When using a single-sided disc, the recording surface is the side without label. Never touch the disc recording surface or pickup lens. Touching the pickup lens could cause a fault. Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc recording surface. Do not use a dirtied or scratched disc.

3 When inserting a disc:

Push the disc against the turntable at the centre to lock it until a click is heard.
4 Push the section marked PUSH CLOSE on
the cover of disc insertion block, to close the cover. Then the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically recognise the disc: While the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit, do not cut off the power supply, and do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to any vibrations or impact.

Push the shaded portion.

When removing the disc: While pushing down the centre portion of turntable, pick up the disc, holding its edge, to remove it.

Turntable

Inserting and Removing Disc

1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD
video camera/recorder at subject.
2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.
Set the power switch to to turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation:
3 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder
or LCD). When using the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor before pulling out the viewfinder.

4 Press the REC button.

The mark in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen will change to the mark, and recording will start. During recording, the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder will light. Pressing REC again during recording will set the DVD video camera/recorder to the recording pause status.
5 When recording is finished, turn the DVD
video camera/recorder off.

Recording Stills

Note: Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. ACCESS/PC indicator PHOTO button
5 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full
pressing). The screen will be black, and then the recorded still will be displayed. When the mark appears, you can proceed with the next recording; while DISC ACCESS or CARD ACCESS is being displayed, you cannot proceed with the next recording.
Note: If you wish to record without locating a subject at the centre of screen, first locate the subject at the centre of screen, press the PHOTO button halfway down, determine the composition to be recorded, and then press the PHOTO button all the way down. If you press the PHOTO button all the way down at one stroke without pressing it half way, recording will be possible, but the focus may be incorrect. If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual focus, and manually correct the focus before recording (see page 55). See SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS on page 149 for details of photos on card. See Troubleshooting on page 137 if recording photos is not possible. Shake of the DVD video camera/recorder may cause blur in recorded image. When holding the DVD video camera/recorder for recording, grasp it securely with both hands. When recording with higher zoom magnification, it is recommended that you secure the DVD video camera/recorder on a tripod. The range of screen in which recording is possible will be different for movie and still. There may be a difference between the image you see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the recorded image.
When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to . When using card: Set the power switch to . After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation:
or LCD). When using the viewfinder, pull it out and close the LCD monitor.
4 Press the PHOTO button half way (half
pressing). The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically focus on the subject at the centre of screen, and the indicator on screen will light in purple (the focus will not change when manual focus is chosen).

17. Remaining battery level (p. 31) (full charge)
: +RW : Finalised +RW : SD memory card : Locked SD memory card No display*6

(low remaining charge)

EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-GX5100E. Displayed on DZ-GX5040E. When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera/recorder, or disc has not yet been initialised, a writeprotected disc or locked card, or a disc or card with no remaining space, has been inserted. 120x will appear on DZ-GX5060E/GX5040E/GX5020E. 1,500x will appear on DZ-GX5060E/GX5040E/GX5020E. No display if no disc or card is loaded, or if a disc or card unusable on this DVD video camera/recorder is loaded. No remaining time or number will be displayed with a protected disc or locked card, or finalised DVD-RW (VFmode)/DVD-R/+RW disc. In XTRA mode, possible recording time may be longer than the displayed time. The displayed number of recordable stills is for reference: This number may not decrease, depending on the recording conditions (not displayed with a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc).
You can switch the display mode of on-screen information: Press the DISPLAY button. The full and minimum display modes will alternate. Full display mode: All types of information will appear. Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see 1 on page 46) and recording status (see 10 on page 46) will appear. If the DVD video camera/ recorder has warning information, a warning message will appear.
Note: The DVD video camera/recorder does not record the date and time as a part of image. However, this information during recording will be recorded with image as data which can be checked on Disc Navigation screen during playback (see INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING on page 46).
Display when recording an image of yourself
When recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the operating status will appear: The battery remaining level will appear only when the remaining level is very low, and the display will blink.
Operating status/warning message Battery remaining level
No warning/message (see page 46) will appear when recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens. Instead, the following screen display symbols will blink to inform you of the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder. When the LCD monitor is turned 180 from the position with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the warning/message can be checked.

Note: Pressing the QUICK MENU button will display the Quick Menu screen: The operation will be the same as when the MENU button is pressed. Pressing the MENU button during recording will not display the menu. The menu screen will disappear when it is left for approx. one minute without any operation.

Checking Flow of Menu

Flow of Full Menu
The shaded menu item can also be set using the Quick Menu. Refer to page indicated for details of each function. Camera Functions Setup

Date Setup

D a t e Se t u p Da t e Se t Da t e Mod e
Programme AE (p. 59) White balance (p. 60) EIS*1 (p. 62) Digital zoom (p. 53) Microphone filter*2 (p. 62)
*1: Not displayed when DZ-GX5100E is in or status. *2: Displayed only in status.
Date setting (p. 34) Display format (p. 34)
LCD / EVF Se t u p L CD / EVF Ad j u s t EVF D i s p l a y

Au t o

Record Functions Setup
Adjust (p. 37) EVF Display (p. 38)
Movie quality*3 (p. 63) 16:9*4 (p. 64) Self-timer*5 (p. 66) On-screen information display output (p. 67)
*3: Not displayed with DVD-RAM disc in status. The quality mode is displayed in status (p. 66). *4: Not displayed in or status. *5: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in status, or status.

Initial Setup

I n i t i a l Se t up Beep Power Save Re c o r d LED L a ng u a g e Demo Mod e Reset ENTER RETURN On Off On Eng l i s h Auto
Beep (p. 35) Power save (p. 35) Recording LED (p. 36) Language selection (p. 35) Demo mode (p. 36) Reset (p. 36)

Zooming

If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the T control side with Dig. Zoom specified, the digital zoom will be activated midway (when optical 15-power is exceeded on DZ-GX5100E or optical 30-power is exceeded on DZ-GX5060E/ GX5040E/GX5020E). You can zoom up to 800-power on DZ-GX5100E; up to 1,500-power on DZ-GX5060E/GX5040E/ GX5020E.
W: recording wide area (wide-angle)
1 Press the MENU button, choose Dig. Zoom
on the Camera Functions Setup menu screen, and then press the button.
2 Choose the desired magnification, and then

press the button.

Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar.
Note: The digital zoom setting will be stored in memory even if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM button on remote control to switch the digital zoom setting: Pressing the button during movie recording will switch the setting between Off, 60*1, and 800*2: Pressing the button during photo recording will switch between Off and 60*1. If you set zoom to 800*2 when recording photo, the digital zoom will be up to 60*1. When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out of focus. When digital zoom is engaged, the image quality will be rougher. *1 120x on DZ-GX5060E/GX5040E/GX5020E. *2 1,500x on DZ-GX5060E/GX5040E/GX5020E.
T: recording enlarged image (telephoto)

To external microphone jack
Note: Depending on the shape of its plug, an external microphone cannot be plugged in, while the cable is left plugged in the AV/S output terminal. Unplug the AV/S output cable to use the external microphone. This DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a plug-in power type microphone. (Power is not supplied from this DVD video camera/recorder.) Connecting an external microphone will switch off the built-in microphone. The DZ-GX5060E/GX5040E/GX5020E cannot use any external microphone.

Using Disc Navigation

STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION
Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Here is an explanation on scene and programme, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function. The screens in this instruction manual are basically those that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some items will not appear when DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc or card is used, but the operation is the same. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 32). When using disc: Set the power switch to or . When using card: Set the power switch to .
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
The Disc Navigation screen (shown on page 69) will appear.
2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button again.
Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the recording pause status. You can also press the button to end Disc Navigation.

Disc Navigation screen

A l l P r og r ams
Selected scene*1 number/ Number of all scenes Current page position*4

Cursor

Still image icon*2 Operation guide*3
Bar graph Disc type icon*5
*1 Scene: Video (movie).. One scene refers to images recorded from one press of REC button until recording is stopped by pressing the REC button again. Photo (still). One scene refers to a single photo recording by pressing the PHOTO button. *2 No still icon will appear for card. *3 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder. *4 Appears when 13 scenes or more have been recorded. *5 will appear for card.
Icons to be displayed on thumbnail:.. Skip (p. 84).. Fade-in (p. 83).. Fade-out (p. 83). Lock (p. 87)

Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 42, 43). Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 32).

CAPTURING PHOTO

You can record an image displayed during playback of video as a photo on a card.
1 Press the MENU button at a scene you wish
to capture during playback.
2 Choose Edit, PHOTO Capture, and then
press. The screen for verifying capture will appear.
. The captured scene will be recorded on a card.
Note: You can also press PHOTO button for the scene you wish to capture in step 1: The screen for verifying capture will appear. Choose YES, and then press. The scene will be recorded on a card. A captured photo is played back on the DVD video camera/recorder as follows: When captured from a video recorded with 16:9 (wide mode) On specified: Number of pixels (JPEG standard): 640 x 360
When captured from a video recorded with 16:9 (wide mode) Off specified: Number of pixels (JPEG standard): 640 x 480

SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback, press the or hold it: Search playback will start. button and
Note: If the temperature inside the DVD video camera/ recorder rises, normal skip or search playback may not be possible: Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.
Hold down : Scenes will be visually scanned forward. Hold down : Scenes will be visually scanned backward. Release the or button when you find the desired image: Normal playback will start from that point.
FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE
During playback pause, press the or button: Frame advance, frame back or slow playback will start. Press once: Picture will advance one frame. Press once: Picture will go back one frame. Hold down : Forward slow playback. Hold down : Reverse slow playback. After frame advance, frame back or slow playback, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status.
Note: In slow playback, a rapidly moving subject image may be distorted. The intervals for playing back frames in frame advance/frame back/slow playback are as follows: Frame advance and forward slow: Approx. 0.03 seconds Frame back and reverse slow: Approx. 0.5 seconds No sound will be heard during search playback or slow playback.

Playback on DVD Recorder/Player
PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISC
You can use a DVD recorder or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.
1 Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player
and play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD recorder/player.
Note: When playing back disc on another device, the Disc Navigation display will be different from the one on this DVD video camera/recorder. Finalising DVD-RW (VR-mode) may be necessary. Do not insert a DVD-RW (VR-mode) that was recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder into a device that does not conform to DVD-RW (VR-mode): Doing so may make the disc unusable. DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder can be played back on other DVD recorder/players or other devices conforming to 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode), but playback on all DVD recorder/players is not guaranteed.
PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/DVD-R/+RW DISC
1 Finalise a recorded DVD-RW (VF-mode)/
DVD-R disc. You need to finalise a disc to play it back on DVD recorder/player: See page 103. No further data can be recorded on finalised disc.
Note: Use this DVD video camera/recorder to finalise the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder.
2 Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player
Note: Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc that has not been finalised into any DVD recorder: The disc may be unusable (except for devices that allow playback of a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc not finalised on this DVD video camera/recorder). Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded on another DVD recorder and not finalised, in this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will make the disc unusable.
A recorded +RW is automatically finalised when it is removed from the DVD video camera/recorder even if you do not use the Disc Navigation function to finalise it (p. 103) (auto-finalise). An auto-finalised +RW can be played back on a DVD recorder/player, etc., but no DVD video menu will appear. To display the DVD video menu on a DVD recorder/player, etc., finalise the +RW using the Disc Navigation function before playing it back on a DVD recorder/player, etc. A +RW with a shorter recording time may not be playable on a DVD recorder/player, etc. if it has been auto-finalised. In this case, use the Disc Navigation function to finalise the +RW. DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder can be played back on other DVD recorder/players or other devices conforming to 8 cm DVD-RW (VF-mode) /DVD-R/ +RW, but playback on all DVD recorder/players is not guaranteed. Playback may not be possible on some DVD recorder/ players, or it may depend on the recorded status of DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW discs: In such cases, play back the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/ +RW disc on this DVD video camera/recorder. Also, playback on DVD recorder/players may stop momentarily between scenes.

This disc cannot be used. Please replace disc. This disc is finalized. Finalize is not required.
A disc that cannot be used on this DVD video camera/recorder has been loaded. Check the type of disc. This message will appear if you press the FINALIZE button with a finalised DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW loaded in this DVD video camera/ recorder. Finalising the disc is not necessary.
This disc is recorded by This DVD video camera/recorder can use only discs recorded on the NTSC system. the PAL system. A disc recorded on the NTSC system cannot be Please replace disc. used on this DVD video camera/recorder. UNFORMAT DISC The disc is not initialised or it is damaged. If this message appears, be sure to initialise the disc on this DVD video camera/recorder before using it. Reinitialising even a disc used on this DVD video camera/ recorder may be necessary (initialising will erase all recorded contents on disc). If this message appears, try to initialise the disc. If the same message still appears, the disc may be damaged: Use another disc. See *2 on this page. Use AC adapter/ charger. Use AC adapter/ charger. Turn off power. Finalisation is not possible when the DVD video camera/recorder is powered by a battery: Use the AC adapter/charger for finalisation. Scene cannot be repaired when the DVD video camera/recorder is powered by a battery. If the AC adapter/charger is unavailable in handy place, remove the disc, use the opposite side, or use another disc. To repair the removed disc, insert the disc into the DVD video camera/recorder afterwards, and connect the AC adapter/charger. A card with the erase prevention switch locked is inserted: Unlock the switch. A write-protected disc is inserted. Release the write-protect using the Disc Navigation menu.

11 27, 103

Write protected. Check card. Write protected. Check disc.

26 101

*1 This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognised immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean off the dirt before using it. This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not repair the disc; turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again. If the repair message appears when you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on from off with a disc loaded after recording on it, choose repair. If the repair message appears when recording and playback are normally possible with another disc and no condensation occurs and the disc is not dirty choose repair. *2 This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. In this case, do not initialise the disc: Remove it and then use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean off the dirt before using it. This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not initialise the disc; turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again. Initialisation will delete all data on disc.

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. Even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off, opening the cover will cause the ACCESS indicator to blink. The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn on to recognise a disc: Closing the cover will automatically turn the DVD video camera/recorder off.

27, 29, 145

During recording
Pressing the REC button will not start recording.
Is a finalised disc in the DVD video camera/recorder? Is proper type of disc inserted? Is power switch set to match the recording medium? Is the disc protected? Does disc have remaining recording space?

25, 32, 101, 103

Recording starts but stops immediately. No photo can be recorded.
Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it? Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc. Is proper type of disc or card inserted? Is power switch set to match the recording medium? Is the disc protected or the card locked? Does disc or card have remaining recording space?

25, 26, 32, 101

LCD screen is hard to see.
Has brightness of LCD screen been adjusted? Stop recording and adjust the brightness. Is the DVD video camera/recorder being used outdoors? Use the viewfinder. When using LCD monitor, adjust its angle so that LCD screen is not exposed to direct sunlight.
Unevenness appears on Did you press the LCD monitor or the area around it? LCD monitor screen. If the LCD monitor is pressed, some unevenness will occur. Release your hand and leave the LCD monitor for a while: Normal display will be restored. Focus is not correct. Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subject? Focus manually. Does manual focus icon appear? The DVD video camera/recorder is set to manual focus. Focus the subject manually, or release manual focus. Is the dioptre control correctly adjusted if you are using the viewfinder as a monitor? Adjust the dioptre control. In cases other than the above, set the power switch to OFF, and then set it to , or again. An error message for repair appears. Perform repair following the instructions on screen. Repair is possible when the DVD video camera/recorder is powered by the AC adapter/charger. It will take from a few minutes to several hours for repair. If you wish to start recording immediately, remove the disc, and then insert another disc: The removed disc can later be repaired by connecting the AC adapter/charger. This is not a fault. Adjust the angle of the DVD video camera/recorder so that sunlight, etc. does not enter. Putting a protective hand over the lens may improve the ghosts.

No USB HS (high speed) connection even when USB2.0 card is used.

Miscellaneous

No DVD video camera/ recorder operation. Power does not come on, or no operation occurs by pressing button. The date and time are incorrect.
Is a fully charged battery attached? Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC outlet? Execute system reset (press the RESET button). Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to impact? The DVD video camera/recorder could be damaged. Consult your dealer. Has the DVD video camera/recorder been left unused for a long period of time? The internal backup memory battery may be discharged: Charge it. Is the proper disc or card loaded? Does the disc or card have remaining free space? Is the DVD video camera/recorder now playing back? Is Disc Navigation screen displayed?
Pressing the SLEEP/ RESTART button will not set to the sleep/ restart standby status. No scene can be deleted.
Is the cursor placed on the scene to be deleted? If the selected scene (framed in red) exists, that scene will be deleted even if you use yellow cursor to select any scene. Check the colours of cursors and bar graph on the thumbnail screen. Did you detach the battery or AC adapter/charger before setting the power switch to OFF? Is the battery charged? Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter/charger, and then press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc. Did the DVD video camera/recorder turn off because the battery remaining level ran out? Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter/charger, set the power switch to OFF, and then press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc. Is the remote control pointed at the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder? Point it at the infrared receiver to operate the DVD video camera/ recorder. Is the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder exposed to direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light, etc.? The remote control cannot operate the DVD video camera/ recorder when strong light strikes the infrared receiver. Adjust the place or angle of the DVD video camera/recorder. Is there battery in the remote control? Also check the polarities of battery. The battery could be dead: Try replacing it. Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered? Turn it on.

76, 80

Disc cannot be removed. (Cover will not open.)

27, 28, 32

DVD video camera/ recorder cannot be operated from remote control.
Disc cover cannot be closed.

PLEASE PHOTOCOPY AND DISPLAY Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion. Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate any such problems.

ALWAYS

BATTERY SAFETY

GUIDELINES

Take care to fit your batteries correctly, observing the plus and minus marks on the battery and appliance. Incorrect fitting can cause leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or even an explosion.
Replace the whole set of batteries at one time, taking care not to mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types, since this can result in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or even an explosion.
Store unused batteries in their packaging and away from metal objects which may cause a short-circuit resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or even an explosion.
Remove dead batteries from equipment and all batteries from equipment you know you are not going to use for a long time. Otherwise the batteries may leak and cause damage.
Never dispose of batteries in fire as this can cause them to explode. Please put dead batteries in with the normal household waste.
Never attempt to recharge ordinary batteries, either in a charger or by applying heat to them. They may leak, cause fire or even explode. There are special rechargeable batteries which are clearly marked as such.
Supervise children if they are replacing batteries themselves in order to ensure these guidelines are followed.
Remember that small button cell batteries such as used in some hearing aids, toys, games and other appliances, are easily swallowed by young children and this can be dangerous.
Keep loose button cells away from young children.
Make sure battery compartments are secure.
Seek medical advice if you believe a cell has been swallowed.
PUBLISHED BY THE BRITISH BATTERY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 7 BUCKINGHAM GATE, LONDON SW1E 6JS

Hitachi, Ltd. Japan

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