Hitachi DZ-MV780A User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the 
DVD video camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer.
Power supplies
Symptom
Cause and Correction
Reference 
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Battery cannot be 
charged.
Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
Charge the battery at 50 – 86ºF (10 – 30ºC).
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Is the battery abnormally hot?
Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge 
it.
Is the DC power cord connected to AC adapter/charger? Unplug 
it.
Has the battery been unused for a long time?
Remove the battery, and then reattach it. If the battery is still not 
charged, it may be dead: Purchase a new one.
• If the battery does not charge after you try the above four 
procedures, it may be dead: Purchase a new battery.
Battery weakens fast
Are you using the DVD video camera/recorder where the 
temperature is low?
A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP7S/DZ-BP14SW/DZ-
BP7SW) may be discharged sooner than usual at low 
temperatures. Keep extra batteries on hand.
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Battery may be dead.
The performance of battery will deteriorate if it is used for an 
extended period of time or frequently: Purchase a new battery.
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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 50 – 
86ºF (10 – 30ºC).
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.
Is battery charged?
Charge it.
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When power is turned 
on, the LCD screen will 
turn on and off.
Power goes off 
unexpectedly.
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 “
O
”. You can also specify “Power Save: Off” to stop 
automatic power off.
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Power cannot be turned 
off.
Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press 
the RESET button of DVD video camera/recorder: Reattach a 
power supply to DVD video camera/recorder before turning it on 
again.
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