ACCESS/PC indicator

CARD ACCESS indicator
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.
The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase:
Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 28). The battery will discharge as time passes. (The battery is produced so that it discharges on its own in order to protect its characteristics.)
Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. Be sure to set the power switch to OFF when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off:
Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being powered could cause a fault.
Do not bring your eyes near the LED light when using the DVD video camera/ recorder:
Do not turn the LED light on with your eyes near it. Also, be sure not to look directly into the light emitting portion when the LED light is turned on: Doing so could cause visual disorder, such as decreased sight. And especially: Do not record small children at close-up distance with the LED light turned on.
Do not use this DVD video camera/recorder with the cover of SD card insertion slot left open.
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 mouldy, 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.
Suggestions and Restrictions

Make a trial recording:

Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal. The data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD video camera/ recorder cannot be restored. It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for trial recording.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications:
This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.
The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:
Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recorder, disc or card. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio. If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this DVD video camera/recorder, disc, card, etc., the recorded contents may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensation for damage due to loss of recorded contents.

Copyright:

Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder using other digital/analog media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Be aware that recording is restricted for some demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.

Cautions When Storing

CLEANING
Be sure to set the power switch to OFF before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder.
Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens
Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in the screen, result in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor.
Do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD video camera/recorder case
The coating of case could peel off or the case could deteriorate. Wipe off dirt on the case with a moist cloth which has been completely wrung out. When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use.
If dust adheres to the viewfinder lens, remove it using a cotton swab, etc.
Do not rub the lens with force: Doing so could scratch the lens.

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.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, Pentium Processor, and Celeron Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each individual company. SD logo is a trademark.
Important Information...2 For Your Safety..2 Precautions...2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.5 Cautions When Using..6 Cautions When Storing..9 Suggestions and Restrictions..9
CLEANING... 10 HANDLING DISCS... 10 DISC CLEANING.. 11

Note: The Record LED setting will not appear in the onscreen information display. The Record LED setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Specify Record LED: Off when recording a subject behind a glass or water tank that reflects light: The reflected light of the recording indicator will not be recorded. Even if Record LED: Off is specified, the recording indicator will light while the self-timer is counting down.
CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION

1 Press the MENU

button, choose Initial Setup, Demo Mode, and then press the button.
I n i t i a l Setu p Beep Po w e r S a v e Re c o r d LED Language Demo Mode Reset ENTER RETURN

Auto Of f Start

2 Press the
or button to choose the desired option, and then press the button. Auto: To start demonstration if the DVD video camera/recorder is inactive for approx. 3 minutes after it is turned on. Off: To set demonstration to off. Start: To start demonstration immediately.
Note: Pressing the (STOP/EXIT) or DISC NAVIGATION button will exit demonstration. If you choose Auto, the demonstration will not start if a disc is loaded with the power switch set to or , or a card is loaded with the power switch set to . The demonstration function will not work when the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC (DZGX5100E/GX5060E only). While the demonstration is being given, the recording indicator will blink.
3 Press the MENU button again to exit setting.

LCD/EVF Setup

ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS)
1 Press the MENU button, use the
/ / / / buttons to choose LCD/EVF Adjust on the LCD/EVF Setup menu screen, and then choose LCD Brightnessor EVF Brightness. The brightness adjustment bar will appear on the screen.
3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note: The brightness setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

2 Use the

/ buttons for adjustment. Press : The screen becomes dimmer. Press : The screen becomes brighter.
LCD / EVF A d j u s t LCD B r i g h t n e s s EVF B r i g h t n e s s Colour Level ADJUST ENTER
Brightness adjustment bar

When setting full auto

Auto Off Auto Auto Auto On Off

Reference page

Setting Up Camera Functions
See page 51 for how to set.
SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAMME AE MODE)
This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording conditions, clearer images will be recorded.
/ / / buttons to choose Program AE on the Camera Functions Setup screen, and then press the button. The options will appear on the right of Program AE.
/ / / buttons to choose the desired option, and then press the button: The selected option will be set.
The menu screen will disappear.
Note: You can check the selected AE mode by the onscreen information display. However, nothing will appear in the Auto mode. The shooting mode set as above will be stored in memory even if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. When recording in a dark area, an after-image will appear when filming a moving subject or if camera shake occurs (it is therefore recommended that you use a tripod in such cases). If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light, the image may flicker: In this case, use the Auto mode for recording.
Auto : The camera/recorder automatically judges the subject and surrounding environment for optimum recording. Sports : Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis. Portrait : Makes a subject, such as a person or a creature, stand out from a blurred background. Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes the subject, as in a wedding or on stage. Sand & Snow : Prevents underexposure of subject portrait face, etc. in a place where reflection of light is intense, such as at the seaside in midsummer or on a ski slope. Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark place even with decreased lighting. Turn the LCD monitor 180 during recording: The LCD monitor light can then be used for recording.
RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT
When Programme AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject.

pressed until the indicator changes from blinking to a steady light. When the indicator lights, the white balance setting will be complete. button to end the setting.

4 Press the

1 Press the MENU button, choose White Bal.
Note: The white balance mode can be confirmed using the on-screen information. The white balance setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Do not block the infrared sensor with hand, etc.
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILISER (EIS)
When you use zoom (see page 53) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image.
1 Press the MENU button, choose EIS on the
Camera Functions Setup menu screen, and then press the button.
2 Choose the On or Off, and then press the
Note: You can check EIS On or Off by the on-screen information display. The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. After recording with EIS set to Off, it is recommended that you return the setting to On and then turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, unless you normally record with Off setting. It is recommended that you specify EIS: Off when using the DVD video camera/recorder on a desk or tripod. When EIS: On is specified, there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen. Gross camera shake may not be entirely corrected even if EIS: On is specified: Firmly hold the DVD video camera/recorder with both hands. EIS may not operate correctly when the tele or wideconversion lens is used. EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZGX5100E.
RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM)
See page 53 for setting on digital zoom.
REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER)
When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD video camera/recorder, you can reduce wind noise in recording. If MIC.Filter: On is specified, the low-frequency components in the sound picked up by microphone will be cut off during recording: This makes it easier to hear the target voice or sound during playback.
1 Press the MENU button, choose MIC.Filter
Note: You can also use the on-screen display to confirm that the MIC.Filter has been set. The MIC.Filter setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. The MIC.Filter function will work only during movie recording. The microphone filter function works only with the built-in microphone: It will not function when using an external microphone (p. 67).
SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)
Choose the movie quality from XTRA, FINE, STD. It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the XTRA or FINE mode.
/ / / / buttons to choose VIDEO Mode on the Record Functions Setup menu screen, and then press the button.

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)
Note: Pressing the DISPLAY button will display the recording date/time of the scene on which the cursor is placed in the space for operating guide. Pressing DISPLAY again will display the operating guide. If no disc or card is inserted, the Disc navigation screen cannot be displayed even by pressing the DISC NAVIGATION button. Each time Disc Navigation is started with a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc inserted, message Creating Thumbnail. will appear. After the message appears, the Disc Navigation screen will appear. If the following disc or card is inserted, the Disc Navigation screen will appear or some message will be displayed: - Write-protected disc - Finalised DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc - DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder model other than DZGX5100E/GX5060E/GX5040E/GX5020E - Locked card Do not leave the disc navigation screen displayed on TV to which the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could damage the TV screen, possibly by burning.

5 If you do not wish to change the scenes to be
combined, press the button. To change the scenes, press the (STOP/ EXIT) button to return the cursor to yellow, and then select the scenes to be combined again.
Note: You can also select multiple scenes after step 1: Press the MENU button to continue the procedure of combination. If you press the MENU button before pressing the button in step 3, the submenu will appear (see page 81). With fade effect, the IN effect of the first video in the selected range and the OUT effect on the last video will be attached to a combined scene. Scenes in different programmes (different recording dates) cannot be combined: Create a play list first, and then combine such scenes on the play list.
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT MOVE)
You can arrange scenes within a play list by moving them to desired positions (p. 98). Create a play list first, and then arrange the scenes [CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE), p. 93].
DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT FADE)
You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene. There are three types of special effects:
Fade Out Fade Out Fade Out
Fade In White: Fades in from white screen Fades out to white screen
Fade In Wipe: Fades in from black screen to vertical direction of screen Fades out from vertical direction of screen to black screen
Fade In B/W: Fades in from Black and White screen to colour screen Fades out from colour screen to Black and White screen
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene for adding special effects. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose, Scene, Effect, Fade and then
The and/or icon(s) will appear in the scenes for which fade in and/or fade out have been set.

In effect

5 The Fade screen will appear: If you are sure
you want to add the fade effect to the scene, press the button. If you want to change the scene to which fade is added, you can change it on this screen.

Out effect

6 Select the special effects for IN and/or

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose Title on the Program menu
screen, and then press the button.

P r og r am T i t l e

6 After entering the title,
choose Enter and then press the button.
T I T L E a t a Pa r k SPACE a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 2 En t er Cancel ENTER DELETE S E L SELECT
whose title you want to change, and then press the button.
the change in title will appear: Choose YES, and then press the button.

a t a Pa r k

F i n i s h t i t l e s e t t i ng? YES ENTER NO
0 / 1 / 5 / 1 / / 2 / 2007 ENTER RETURN
The screen for setting a title will appear.
/ / / to select a letter, and then press the button: The selected letter will be entered.

Title input bar

TITLE 10/ 2 / 0 SPACE A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z En t er 1 Cancel INPUT DELETE S E L SELECT
Choose NO to cancel changing of the title. After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation screen of the selected programme will appear.
Repeat this procedure Input mode to create a title. Up to 20 characters can be input. Palette for selecting

characters

Note: If you wish to delete the letter for title, press the button once: The input letter will be deleted. Holding down the button will delete all letters in the TITLE column. You can also use the DELETE button on remote control to delete any input letters. Pressing the SELECT button on the title setting screen (in step 5) will change the cursor position from the title input bar to character select palette, input mode number, and then to Cancel. You can also use / / / to move the cursor up/down and to the left/right and change its position. To cancel the setting of title, choose NO on the screen for verifying the entered title: The screen for verifying cancellation of title setting will appear. To cancel title setting, choose YES. If you press the button on the screen for verifying change in title, the title setting screen will be restored. Double byte characters set on other devices may be displayed blank on this DVD video camera/recorder. Titles set on this DVD video camera/recorder may not be visible on other devices.
Characters available for entering title
You can use the SELECT button to select characters from the capital letter, small letter and symbol input modes. With step 5, select the input mode and then press the button, or press the DISPLAY button.
TITLE 10/ 5 A B C D E N O P Q R 1 CHANGE

button to move the cursor to the upper row, and press the or button to point the cursor to the scene to be added. button to copy the scene.

P l a yL i s t N o. 0 1

007/007

EX I T

After adding scenes is completed, the edited play list will appear. Repeat steps to add other scenes.
Ed i t P l a yL i s t A l l P r o g r ams 004/014
button: The screen for verifying exit will appear.

/ 1 / : 3 0: 0 0

Note: The shows the position where the scene is to be added. You can also select multiple scenes (p. 76). Pressing in the middle of adding scenes will display the screen for verifying an exit from Edit PlayList. Choose YES to exit the edition of play list. Choosing NO will restore the Edit PlayList screen. If you press the MENU button in step 5 or 6, the submenu screen for editing play list will appear. You can also use this submenu to add scenes (p. 81).
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to
be edited. Perform steps on page 95.

4 Press the 5 Press the

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes. button: The screen for verifying exit will appear.
3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row,
and place the cursor on the scene to be deleted.
Note: You can also select multiple scenes (p. 76). Place the cursor on scene to be deleted, and then press the DELETE button on remote control: You can also delete the scene on the play list.
ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)
You can use the menu screen to add scenes to a play list.

6 Choose Add, and

then press the button. Repeat steps to add other scenes.
Ed i t A l l A do g r a ms Pr d Ex i t 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.
4 Select the scenes to be added from the upper

P l a y L i s t No. 03

P l a y L i s t No. 03 007/007
Note: The selected scenes will be added in the insertion position. You can also select multiple scenes (p. 76).

5 Press the MENU button.

DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)
You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen.
5 Choose Delete on the Edit menu screen,
and then press the button. Repeat steps other scenes can be deleted.

[When using Macintosh]

OS: Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4.2-v10.4.8 The provided software cannot be used on Mac OS X Server. CPU: PowerPC GGHz or higher, PowerPC G5, Intel Core Memory: At least 256 MB (512 MB or more is recommended) HDD: Free space needed for installation: Approx. 30 MB To create a DVD, free space of at least twice that of disc to be created will be required. Graphics: At least pixels (full-colour is recommended) Compatible drive: SuperDrive mounted in Macintosh in standard The slot-in type drive of Macintosh is not compatible with an 8 cm disc: Be sure not to use the drive, since a disc inserted by mistake cannot be removed.
Note: You must have the administrator authority of the PC before installing software. Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases: - When connected via USB hub - Multiprocessor is not supported - When used on your custom-made PC Even when your PC satisfies the above conditions of available PC, malfunction may result or restriction in use may occur, depending on the combination of other software in PC or peripheral devices. Operation is not guaranteed on all PCs that satisfy the above recommended environment.

1 Turn the PC on.

If you have been using the PC, terminate all running software programmes.
5 Checking licence agreement:
Carefully read the licence agreement: If you accept the contents, choose I accept the terms of the licence agreement, and then click Next.
2 Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CDROM drive of PC. The installer will automatically start, and the Choose Setup Language screen will automatically appear. If the Choose Setup Language screen does not appear, use Windows My Computer or Explorer to open the drive in which the CDROM is located, and then double-click the setup.exe icon in it. (Extension exe may not appear depending on the PC used.)
3 Choose the language to be installed.
Choose the language used with ImageMixer 3, and then click Next.
6 Choosing the installation destination:
If you do not wish to change the folder in which the software is installed, click Next. If you wish to change the folder, click Change, designate the installation location, and then click Next.
4 The ImageMixer 3 installation screen will

appear: Click Next.

Installing Software

7 Choosing video system:

The screen for setting the video system will appear, and then click Next.
9 After installation is finished, the screen for
prompting restart will appear: Click Finish to restart the PC. After restart, remove the CD-ROM from the PC. Installing the software is now complete.
8 Executing installation:
The setups for installation are now complete. Click Install to execute installation.
Click Note: After installation is finished, the installation of Direct X may start depending on the PC used: In this case, follow the instructions on screen to install Direct X.

Introduction to Optional Accessories

CAMERA ACCESSORIES

Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)*1 (p. 54) Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1)*1 (p. 54) Step-up ring (DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX5060E/GX5040E/GX5020E, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-GX5100E) (p. 54)
When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory. *1 You will need the optional step-up ring when attaching these lenses.

POWER SUPPLY

Battery (DZ-BP7SW) Battery (DZ-BP14SW)
Refer to the catalogue for details. The models and specifications of the optional accessories shown on this page are subject to change, and their production may be discontinued.
A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If a message appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action. Messages are arranged in alphabetical order. Reference page

Message

(1) Data error in a part of image file. Repair data now? (2) Found error in image file. Repair data now? (3) Data error in all image file. Repair all data now?
Cause & Troubleshooting
It is possible that the system cannot normally complete writing of file when power is turned off for some reason during recording or editing (deleting, dividing or combining scenes, or creating play list). Selecting YES will automatically repair the video file, but even if NO is selected, the same message will appear when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on next time. (Do not remove the disc while the DVD video camera/recorder is recognising it: Ignoring this will deactivate the file repair function.) Follow the instructions on screen, taking note of the following cautions: Repair will normally be complete in several minutes, but it may take longer (up to one hour). Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder when repairing data: Repair is not possible using a battery. If a battery has been attached, turn the power switch off once, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then start repairing. Data may not be repaired, depending on the timing when power was turned off. Data may not be repaired normally if data recorded on another recorder is mixed in. The repaired data may be different from the original recorded content because of partial deletion of defective portion. Since the date/time for repair is added to the repaired data (only the corrected portion for partial repair), the original date/ time information will be lost. Since all movies, and then all stills, are repaired, the order of recorded contents will be lost in case of message (2) (3) only. See *1 on page 136. A DVD-RW/+RW that was initialised by PC and not initialised for camera use is inserted.
(1) Disc is not formatted. Format the disc now? (2) Disc Format. Select record format. (Displayed only when DVD-RW is used.) Auto finalizing. Plaese wait.

The CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger is blinking.
Is the ambient temperature too low or too high? Charge the battery in environment where the temperature is 10 30C. The battery has possibly discharged excessively. Continue 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.

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Power turns off immediately after being turned on. When power is turned on, the LCD screen will turn on and off. The ACCESS/PC indicator is blinking, even though nothing is displayed on LCD monitor screen. Power goes off unexpectedly. Is battery charged? Charge it.
Is Power Save set to On? 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 restart recording in this case, set the power switch to OFF and then set it to . You can also specify Power Save: Off to stop automatic power off. Is the DVD video camera/recorder set to the sleep/restart status? If 30 minutes or more has elapsed with the DVD video camera/ recorder in the sleep/restart status, it will automatically turn off. Set the power switch to OFF, and then power the DVD video camera/recorder again.
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.

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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?

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