Hitachi DZ BX35A Diagram

SERVICE MANUAL

SM0603

DZ-GX3300E
DZ-GX3300E(UK)
DZ-GX3300E(AU)
DZ-GX3300E(SW)
DZ-GX3300E(SWC)
DZ-GX3300E(SWH)
DZ-GX3200E
DZ-GX3200E(UK)
DZ-GX3200E(AU)

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DZ-GX3200E(SW)
DZ-GX3200E(SWC)
DZ-GX3200E(SWH)
DZ-GX3100E
DZ-GX3100E(UK)
DZ-GX3100E(AU)
DZ-GX3100E(SW)
DZ-GX3100E(SWC)
DZ-GX3100E(SWH)
DZ-BX37E
DZ-BX37E(UK)
DZ-BX37E(AU)
DZ-BX37E(SW)
DZ-BX37E(SWC)

DO NOT RESELL OR DIVERT IMPROPERLY

SPECIFICATIONS AND PARTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR IMPROVEMENT

DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

March 2006

DZ-BX37E(SWH)
DZ-BX35E
DZ-BX35E(UK)
DZ-BX35E(AU)
DZ-BX35E(SW)
DZ-BX35E(SWH)

Table of Contents

1 Safety Precaution for Repair.............. 1-1

1-1 Cautions .................................................... 1-1

1-2 Electrostatic Protection Measures ............. 1-2

1-3 Cautions When Handling DVD Drive .........1-2

1-4 Lead-Free Solder .......................................1-3

1-5 Notes When Using Service Manual ...........1-5

2 General Description............................ 2-1

2-1 Overview ................................................... 2-1

2-1-1 Servicing method ...................................2-2

2-2 Features .................................................... 2-3

2-3 Specifi cations ............................................2-3

2-4 Major Differences from

Previous Models ........................................ 2-7

2-5 Differences in Rating Labels and

Difference in Function ...............................2-11

2-6 Compatibility of Recorded Discs ...............2-12

2-7 Names of Parts.......................................... 2-15

2-8 List of Accessories ....................................2-17

2-9 List of Abbreviations and Terms for DVD

Video Camera/Recorders .......................... 2-19

3 Description of Operation.................... 3-1

3-1 Description of Structure ............................. 3-1

3-2 Description of Newly Adapted

Technology ................................................ 3-2

3-2-1 Features and Format of +RW .................3-2

3-2-2 SLEEP/RESTART button

(SLEEP status) ....................................... 3-3

3-2-3 Still capturing function ............................3-3

4 Troubleshooting.................................. 4-1

4-1 Procedure for Troubleshooting ...................4-1

4-2 Messages and Troubleshooting ................. 4-2

4-3 Display of Error Codes and

Troubleshooting ........................................ 4-12

4-3-1 Displaying error codes and

clearing them .......................................... 4-12

4-3-2 Details of error code display ...................4-13

4-3-3 Major error codes and troubleshooting ... 4-13

4-3-4 Disc Load Check Flowchart ....................4-15

4-3-5 Cleaning disc and optical pickup ............ 4-16

4-4 Checking Versions of Firmware and

Updating .................................................... 4-17

4-4-1 Checking fi rmware versions ................... 4-18

4-4-2 Updating fi rmware .................................. 4-19

4-5 Trouble Diagnosis ...................................... 4-21

4-5-1 Trouble diagnosis fl owchart .................... 4-22

4-5-2 Reassembly to enable service position .. 4-34

4-6 Procedure for Removing Disc from

Faulty DVD Video Camera/Recorder ......... 4-37

4-6-1 Items to be checked ...............................4-37

4-6-2 How to remove disc ................................4-37

4-7 System Resetting/Resetting Camera

Functions ...................................................4-38

4-7-1 List of items to be reset ..........................4-38

4-7-2 System reset procedure .........................4-40

4-7-3 Procedure for resetting camera

functions ................................................. 4-41

4-8 Special Functions ...................................... 4-42

4-8-1 Forced initialization of

DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW ...................... 4-42

5 Disassembly and Reassembly........... 5-1

5-1 Items to Be Checked .................................5-1

5-2 Order of Disassembly ................................ 5-1

5-3 Disassembly .............................................. 5-3

(1) Adjustment Cover ................................... 5-3

(2) Lens Hood [For DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/

BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E] ...................... 5-3

(3) Top Cover ...............................................5-4

(4) Lens Cover ............................................. 5-4

(5) L Block ....................................................5-5

(6) Front Block ............................................. 5-7

(7) MAN Circuit Board and Rear Block ........5-8

(8) Rear Case and EVF Unit ........................ 5-9

(9) Hand Strap ............................................. 5-9

(10) LMF-H/M/L Circuit Board and L cover ....5-9

(11) Back-up Battery, SDL Frame and SDL

Circuit Board ...........................................5-10

(12) Top plate and SHE-H Circuit Board ........ 5-11

(13) Camera Block ......................................... 5-12

(14) Disc Drive Unit and R Case ....................5-12

(15) Lock Unit ................................................ 5-13

(16) LCD Unit and L Case ............................. 5-14

(17) LCD Case U and Fulcrum Unit ............... 5-15

(18) LCD Case B ........................................... 5-16

(19) Flash Unit [For DZ-GX3300E] ................5-17

(20) AVJ-H/M/L Circuit Board ........................5-17

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(21) FRT-H/M/L Circuit Board,

Microphone and Front Case ...................5-18

(22) Lens Frame, Lens Unit, Cushion and

Crystal Filter [For DZ-GX3300E] ............ 5-19

(23) CCD Image Sensor and GSL-3M

Circuit Board [For DZ-GX3300E] ............5-19

(24) Lens Unit, Cushion and Crystal Filter

[For DZ-GX3200E] .................................. 5-20

(25) CCD Image Sensor and GSL-2M

Circuit Board [For DZ-GX3200E] ............5-20

(26) Lens Frame, Lens Unit, Cushion and

Crystal Filter [For DZ-GX3100E] ............ 5-21

(27) CCD Image Sensor and GSL-1M

Circuit Board [For DZ-GX3100E] ............5-22

(28) Lens Frame, Lens Unit, Cushion and

Crystal Filter [For DZ-BX37/35E/MV4000E]

(29) CCD Image Sensor and GSL-L Circuit

Board [For DZ-BX37E/35E/MV4000E] ...5-23

5-4 EEPROM Data Backup and Write ............. 5-24

5-4-1 Backup Method ...................................... 5-26

5-4-2 Write Method .......................................... 5-27

.. 5-22

6 Adjustment .......................................... 6-1

6-2-5 Starting and Terminating Adjustment

Program .................................................. 6-16

6-3 List of Adjustment Items ............................6-19

6-3-1 Adjustment Program Hierarchy

Diagram .................................................. 6-19

6-3-2 List of Adjustments Needed After Replacing

Major Components .................................6-20

6-3-3 Purpose of Adjustments and Incompleted

Phenomenon .......................................... 6-22

6-4 Adjustment Procedure ............................... 6-23

6-4-1 Initial Data Write ..................................... 6-23

6-4-2 Video Level ............................................. 6-24

6-4-3 Burst Level ..............................................6-25

6-4-4 Autofocus ................................................ 6-26

6-4-5 Auto Iris Control ...................................... 6-27

6-4-6 Sampling Pulse

[Except for DZ-GX3200E] .......................6-28

6-4-7 Linearity

[DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E only] ................6-29

6-4-8 Matrix ..................................................... 6-30

6-4-9 Chroma Gain .......................................... 6-31

6-4-10 Spot Noise ............................................6-33

6-4-11 LCD ......................................................6-34

6-1 Creating Reference Data ........................... 6-1

6-1-1 Checking Reference Data ......................6-1

6-1-2 List of Jigs and Tools used when Creating

Reference Data ...................................... 6-3

6-1-3 Power Supply and Materials for Creating

Reference Data ...................................... 6-4

6-1-4 Connections when Creating Reference

Data ........................................................ 6-4

6-1-5 Settings when Creating Reference

Data ........................................................ 6-6

6-1-6 Copying or Deleting Adjustment

Program .................................................. 6-7

6-1-7 Starting and Terminating Reference Data

Creation Program ................................... 6-7

6-1-8 Creating Reference Data ........................ 6-10

6-2 Setups for Adjustment ............................... 6-12

6-2-1 List of Jigs and Tools for Adjustment ......6-12

6-2-2 Test Equipment, Power Supply and Charts

for Adjustment ........................................ 6-12

6-2-3 Connections for Adjustment ................... 6-12

6-2-4 Settings for Adjustment .......................... 6-14

7 Exploded View..................................... 7-1

7-1 DZ-GX3300E ............................................. 7-1

7-2 DZ-GX3200E.............................................7-2

7-3 DZ-GX3100E ............................................. 7-3

7-4 DZ-BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E ....................7-4

S Wiring and Schematic Diagrams ....... S-1

S-1 Wiring ........................................................S-1

S-2 SCL 3M [GSL-3M] (For GX3300E) ............S-2

S-3 SCL 2M [GSL-2M] (For GX3200E) ............S-3

S-4 SCL 1M [GSL-1M] (For GX3100E) ............S-4

S-5 SCL L [GSL-L] (For BX37/35E/MV4000E).S-5

S-6 GYRO-3M [GSL-3M] (For GX3300E) ........S-6

S-7 GYRO-2M [GSL-2M] (For GX3200E) ........S-7

S-8 GYRO-1M [GSL-1M] (For GX3100E) ........S-8

S-9 GYRO-L [GSL-L] (For BX37/35E/MV4000E) .S-9

S-10 FRT-H (For GX3300E/ GX3200E) ...........S-10

S-11 FRT-M/L (For GX3100E/BX37/35E/MV400E) S-11

S-12 AVJ-H/M/L ...............................................S-12

S-13 SHE-H (For GX3300E/ GX3200E) ..........S-13

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S-14 LMF-H/M/L ..............................................S-14

S-15 CAMERA DSP [MAN] ..............................S-15

S-16 3M CAMERA DSP [MAN] ........................S-16

S-17 CODEC [MAN] ........................................S-17

S-18 PLUG [MAN] ........................................... S-18

S-19 USB [MAN] ............................................. S-19

S-20 AV [MAN] ................................................ S-20

S-21 LENS DRIVE [MAN] ............................... S-21

S-22 IC Block (1/2) .......................................... S-22

S-23 IC Block (2/2) .......................................... S-23

C Circuit Board Diagrams......................C-1

C-1 GSL-3M (For GX3300E) ........................... C-1

C-2 GSL-2M (For GX3200E) ........................... C-2

C-3 GSL-1M (For GX3100E) ........................... C-2

C-4 GSL-L (For BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E) .... C-4

C-5 FRT-H/M/L ................................................ C-5

C-6 AVJ-H/M/L ................................................ C-6

C-7 LMF-H/M/L ............................................... C-7

C-8 SHE-H (For GX3300E/GX3200E) ............ C-8

C-9 MAN ......................................................... C-9

B Block Diagram.....................................B-1

B-1 OVERALL ................................................. B-1

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1

Safety Precaution for Repair

1-1 Cautions

CAUTION

Lithium battery; danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to

manufacturer's instructions.

When replacing the lithium battery it is important to use the same type and connect it correctly.

WARNING:

Lithium batteries contain dangerous chemicals.

Handle and dispose of with great care.

Do not throw in a fi re.

Do not short circuit it.

For disposal place in a plastic bag and put in waste bin.

PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE

Many electrical and mechanical parts have special safety-related characteristics. These are often not

evident from visual inspection nor can the protection afforded by them necessarily be obtained by using

replacement components rated for a higher voltage, wattage, etc. Replacement parts which have these

special safety characteristics are identifi ed in this Service Manual. Electrical components having such

features are identifi ed by marking with a on the schematics and the parts list in this Service Manual.

The use of a substitute replacement component which does not have the same safety characteristics as

the HITACHI recommended replacement one, shown in the parts list in this Service Manual, may create

shock, fi re, or other hazards. Product safety is continuously under review and new instructions are

issued from time to time. For the latest information, always consult the current HITACHI Service Manual.

A subscription to, or additional copies for, HITACHI Service Manual may be obtained at a nominal

charge from HITACHI SALES CORPORATION.

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

There is a high-voltage section inside the DVD video

camera/recorder: When repairing or inspecting it, take

great care to prevent electric shock: Use an isolating

transformer, wear gloves, etc.

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Safety Precaution for Repair > Electrostatic Protection Measures / Cautions When Handling DVD Drive

1-2 Electrostatic Protection Measures

Semiconductor components can be damaged by static electricity charged on clothes, human
body, etc. Take great care when handling components to avoid electrostatic damage, and perform
servicing in an environment where grounding is complete.

(1) Grounding work bench

Lay out an antistatic mat on work bench, and then use the ground plate to ground the work bench.

Antistatic mat

1M ohm

Ground

(2) Grounding human body

Use an antistatic wrist strap to discharge any static electricity charged on the body. Also, use a
tester for wrist strap to make sure that the wrist strap is working normally. Note, however, that
static electricity charged on clothes will not be discharged by wrist strap: Therefore do not allow
your clothes to touch the semiconductor components.

Antistatic wrist strap

1M ohm

1-3 Cautions When Handling DVD Drive

The optical pickup in DVD drive has a high precision structure: Be sure to observe the following
cautions.

1) Do not subject optical pickups to any severe vibrations or
impact during movement, installation or disassembly.

2) When performing repair work, do not perform disassembly
any further than that described in this manual.

3) Never turn the semi-variable resistors for adjustment in
optical pickup or DVD drive.

4) NEVER look into the objective lens in optical pickup or
directly view the laser light: You could lose your eyesight.

Do not directly look at laser light
from pickup.

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Safety Precaution for Repair > Lead-Free Solder

1-4 Lead-Free Solder

The printed circuit board that uses lead-free solder is adopted. To protect the global environment,
use the recommended lead-free solder also during servicing.
Read and observe the following before soldering:

Caution

ALWAYS wear protective goggles during soldering so that no solder smoke or scattered solder
enters the eye. Lead-free solder may scatter at high temperatures of 600°C.

(1) Identifi cation of circuit boards that use lead-free solder

Pb

“ ” is stamped or noted with pattern letter on circuit boards that use lead-free solder.

A30C5

(2) Characteristics of lead-free solder

The components of lead-free solder used are as follows. The melting point of lead-free solder is
30-40°C higher than that of lead based solder:

Point to be soldered Composition of alloy (wt%)

For refl ow Solder paste: Sn-3Ag-0.5Cu
For dip Bar solder: Sn-0.6Cu

Melting temperature: Approx. 220°C

(3) Lead-free solder for servicing

Use the following lead-free solder for servicing:
Recommended lead-free solder and composition of alloy (wt%): Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu or equivalent

Information:

For composition of alloy, Sn is tin; Ag is silver; Cu is copper; Bi is bismuth; Pb is lead.

(4) Soldering iron for servicing

The temperature of soldering iron tip must be adjusted according to the points to be soldered: Use
an antistatic soldering iron with thermal control function.
When removing components, take care not to damage any surrounding component or pattern. When
attaching components, observe the heating time in the following table so that the components are
not destroyed by heat.

Tip temperatures for different soldering points:

oint to be soldered Tip temperature

Surface-mounted (chip) parts [other than
those shown below]
Surface-mounted (chip) parts [for DVD
cameras, cellular phones only]
Discrete parts 380 ± 30°C
Chassis, metal shield, etc. 420 ± 30°C

320 ± 30°C
[heating time: less than 5 seconds]
350 ± 10°C
[heating time: less than 3 seconds]

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Safety Precaution for Repair > Lead-Free Solder

(5) Cautions when using lead based solder

It is recommended that you use lead-free solder when servicing, but it is also possible to service
using lead based solder. However, if lead based solder is used for servicing, take care with the
following:

1) Before using lead based solder, remove the lead-free solder completely from the point to be
soldered.

2) For additional soldering for repair, set the soldering iron tip temperature for lead-free solder,
mix lead based solder and lead-free solder suffi ciently. Do not perform any repair using the
bare soldering iron tip without adding solder, since it will cause secondary failure due to lack of
strength.

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Safety Precaution for Repair > Notes When Using Service Manual

1-5 Notes When Using Service Manual

(1) Value units used in parts list

Certain symbols are indicated as shown below for value units of resistors, capacitors and coils in
parts list. When you read them, note the following regular indications:

Parts Indication in list Regular indication

Resistor KOHM ..........................................k

Capacitor UF ................................................. F

PF .................................................. pF

Coil UH ................................................H

MH ................................................ mH

(2) Values in schematic diagrams

The values, dielectric strength (power capacitance) and tolerances of the resistors (excluding
variable resistors) and capacitors are indicated in the schematic diagrams using abbreviations.
Certain symbols are indicated for value units: When you read them note the regular indications in
tables below:

[Resistors] [Capacitors]

Item Indication

Value No indication ................................

K.................................................... k

M ................................................... M

Tolerance No indication ................................ ±5%

(All tolerances other than ±5% are

indicated in schematic diagrams)
Power
capacitance

No indication ................................ 1/8W

(1/16 W for leadless resistors with no

indication)

All capacitances other than the above

are indicated in schematic diagrams.

Item Indication

Value No indication ................................ F

P .................................................... pF

Dielectric
strength

No indication ............................... 50V

(All dielectric strengths other than

50 V are indicated in schematic

diagrams)

[Coils]

Item Indication

Value  .................................................... H

m ................................................... mH

(3) Identifying sides A/B in circuit board diagrams

1) Board with pattern on one side only and parts on both sides:
Side A: Shows discrete parts.

Side B: Shows leadless parts, viewed from the pattern side.

2) Board with patterns and parts on both sides:
Side A: Shows parts and patterns which can be seen when the case is opened.

Side B: Shows the parts and the pattern on the back of side A.

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Safety Precaution for Repair > Notes When Using Service Manual

(4) Indicating model names

The indication of models is defi ned as follows:

1) The common parts of model names are omitted.
Example: When indicating VM-D975LA and VM-D875LA:
VM-D975LA/D875LA, D975LA/D875LA

2) If there is no difference in models going to different destinations, the indication of destination is
omitted.

Example: When indicating DZ-MV350E(AU) and DZ-MV350E(SW): DZ-MV350E

(5) Differences in parts between schematic and circuit board diagrams

If parts differ between models, asterisks * are attached to circuit numbers.
See parts difference tables in diagrams for details.

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General Description

2-1 Overview

The DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E DVD video camera/recorders can

record on a +RW and play it back.
The following table shows the major differences among DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/

BX35E/MV4000E. (See “2-5 Difference in Rating Labels and Difference in Function” for the

diffreneces in line input function):

ł : Same as on left

Specification/ Function DZ-GX3300E DZ-GX3200E DZ-GX3100E DZ-BX37E

CCD Image Sensor apprpx.

3,310,000 pixel
Optical Zoom x10 x10 x15 x25 x25
Flash Provided Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided
Accessory shoe Provided Provided Provided Not provided Not provided
Power/control terminal
on accessory shoe
PC Connection Terminal Provided Provided Provided Provided Not provided
External Microphone
Jack

Provided Provided Not provided ----- -----

Provided Provided Provided Not provided Not provided

apprpx.
2,120,000 pixel

apprpx.
1,330,000 pixel

apprpx.
800,000 pixel

DZ-BX35E/MV4000E

apprpx.
800,000 pixel

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General Description > Overview

2-1-1 Servicing Method

Refer to the following table and perform the designated, appropriate servicing. Any changes that
occur in the service method will be published using service bulletin, etc.
Do not perform any servicing other than that described in this manual.

ł : Same as on left

Parts Name Servicing Method

DZ-GX3300E DZ-GX3200E DZ-GX3100E DZ-BX37E

Disc Drive Unit Unit replacement łłłł
Lens Unit Unit replacement łłłł
EVF Unit Unit replacement łłłł
LCD Unit Unit replacement łłłł

AVJ-H Circuit Board

AVJ-M Circuit Board Not provided ł

AVJ-L Circuit Board Not provided łł

FRT-H Circuit Board

FRT-M Circuit Board Not provided ł

FRT-L Circuit Board Not provided łł

GSL-3M Circuit Board

GSL-2M Circuit Board Not provided

GSL-1M Circuit Board Not provided ł

GSL-L Circuit Board Not provided łł

LMF-H Circuit Board

LMF-M Circuit Board Not provided ł

LMF-L Circuit Board Not provided łł

MAN Circuit Board

SHE-H Circuit Board

Component
replacement

Component
replacement

Component
replacement

Component
replacement

Component
replacement

Component
replacement

ł Not provided łł

Component
replacement

ł Not provided łł

Component
replacement

Not provided łłł

Component
replacement

ł Not provided łł

łłłł

ł Not provided łł

Not provided łł

Component
replacement

Component
replacement

Not provided ł

Component
replacement

Not provided ł

Component
replacement

Not provided ł

Component
replacement

Not provided ł

Component
replacement

DZ-BX35E/MV4000E

ł

ł

ł

ł

(a) Disc drive unit
(b) Lens unit
(c) EVF unit
(d) LCD unit
(e) AVJ-H/M/L
circuit board
(f) FRT-H/M/L
circuit board
(g) GSL-3M/2M/1M/L
circuit board
(h) LMF-H/M/L
circuit board
(i) MAN circuit board
(j) SHE-H circuit board

(a)

(f)

(e)

Fig. 2-1-1 Name of the circuit board/unit

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(d)

(b)

(h)

(g)

(j)

(c)

(i)

General Description > Features / Specifi cations

2-2 Features

Compatibility with +RW:

In addition to DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and SD memory card, +RW can also be recorded and
played back.

SLEEP/RESTART button:

Pressing the SLEEP button in the recording pause status will shift the DVD video camera/
recorder to the SLEEP mode, in which the recording pause status is held using a minimum
electric power.

FINALIZE button:

Simply pressing this button will fi nalize the recorded DVD-RW, DVD-R and +RW.

High-quality recording:

The DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E incorporates a mega-pixel CCD image sensor and a high­performance zoom lens.

Recording in XTRA mode, which is the best movie quality, is possible on all compatible discs.

16:9 wide LCD monitor:

A 16:9 wide lCD monitor that corresponds to the wide-screen mode is mounted.
Images in viewfi nder are also displayed in wide-screen mode.

Capturing still:

During movie playback, a desired scene can be recorded on SD memory card as a still.

2-3 Specifi cations

Item Specifi cations

CCD Image Sensor DZ-GX3300E 1/3-inch interlaced

DZ-GX3200E 1/3.6-inch interlaced
DZ-GX3100E 1/5-inch interlaced

DZ-BX37/35E 1/6-inch interlaced
MV4000E

Total number of
pixels

Number of
effective pixels

DZ-GX3300E Approx. 3,310,000
DZ-GX3200E Approx. 2,120,000
DZ-GX3100E Approx. 1,330,000

DZ-BX37/35E Approx. 800,000
DZ-MV4000E

DZ-GX3300E Movie: Approx. 2,140,000

Movie in wide mode: Approx. 1,640,000
Still: Approx. 3,050,000

DZ-GX3200E Movie: Approx. 1,230,000

Still: Approx. 1,920,000

DZ-GX3100E Movie: Approx. 690,000

Movie in wide mode: 810,000
Still: Approx. 1,100,000

DZ-BX37/35E Movie: approx. 410,000
DZ-MV4000E

Still: approx. 410,000

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General Description > Specifi cations

Item Specifi cations

Lens DZ-GX3300E F1.8 – 3.0, f=6.1 – 61 mm

DZ-GX3200E F1.8 – 2.2, f=4.5 – 45 mm
DZ-GX3100E F1.2 – 2.8, f=3.0 – 45 mm

DZ-BX37/35E F1.8 – 3.2, f=2.2 – 55 mm
DZ-MV4000E

Filter diameter/
Thread pitch

Focus Auto/Manual
Zoom DZ-GX3300E Optical 10×, 40× – 500× with digital zoom added (40× for

Required minimum illumination 0.3 lx in Low Light mode
Viewfi nder 0.2-inch colour (equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels)
LCD monitor 2.7-inch colour TFT (approx. 120,000 pixels)
Image stabiliser Electronic type
Shutter speed 1/4 – 1/4000 seconds (movie)
Self-timer recording Still recording only
External microphone jack

(Not equipped with DZ-BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E)

Recording mode Movie with sound (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW)

Maximum
recordable

Maximum recordable time (per

side)
time (per side)
Maximum
number of

DVD-RAM

(per side)
recordable
stills

SD memory

card

(when using 32

MB card)

DZ-GX3300E 37 mm / 0.75 mm
DZ-GX3200E 34 mm / 0.5 mm
DZ-GX3100E 30.5 mm / 0.5 mm

DZ-BX37/35E 34 mm / 0.5 mm
DZ-MV4000E

DZ-GX3200E

still)

DZ-GX3100E Optical 15×, 60× – 800× with digital zoom added (60× for

still)

DZ-BX37/35E Optical 25×, 100× – 1,200× with digital zoom added (100×
DZ-MV4000E

for still)

ø3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
(a plug-in power type microphone cannot be used)

Still (DVD-RAM/SD memory card)
XTRA mode: Approx. 18 minutes
FINE mode: Approx. 30 minutes
STD Mode: Approx. 60 minutes

DZ-GX3300E Camera recording: Approx. 650

External input recordeing: Approx. 999

DZ-GX3200E Camera/External input recordeing: Approx. 999

(*1)

(*1)(*3)

(*1)(*3)

DZ-GX3100E

DZ-BX37/35E Camera recordeing: Approx. 999

(*1)

DZ-MV4000E

DZ-GX3300E Camera recording: Approx. 18 (in FINE mode)

External input recordeing: Approx. 180 (in FINE mode)

DZ-GX3200E Camera recording: Approx. 29 (in FINE mode)

External input recordeing: Approx. 180 (in FINE mode)

DZ-GX3100E Camera recording: Approx. 45 (in FINE mode)

External input recordeing: Approx. 180 (in FINE mode)

DZ-BX37/35E Camera recording: Approx. 180 (in FINE mode)

(*2)

(*2)(*3)

(*2)

(*2)(*3)

(*2)

(*2)(*3)

(*2)

DZ-MV4000E

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General Description > Specifi cations

Item Specifi cations

Recording
format

Audio playback format MPEG Audio layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby Digital
Recording medium 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1)

Jacks Video/audio output ×1,

Battery system Lithium-ion
Power consumption
(when recording with LCD
monitor off )

Dimensions
(W × H × D, excluding
projections)

Operating temperature (humidity) 0 – 40ºC (less than 80%).

Storage temperature -20 – 60ºC
Weight
(without battery and disc)

DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR)

format
Sound: Dolby Digital
Still (DVD-RAM only):
Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video
recording (DVDVR) standard (720 × 576 pixels) and JPEG
(DZ-GX3300E: 2,016×1,512 pixels, DZ-GX3200E: 1,600 ×
1,200 pixels, DZ-GX3100E: 1,280 × 960 pixels, DZ-BX37E/

BX35E/MV4000E: 640 × 480 pixel)

[JPEG of external input

(*3)

: 640 × 480 pixels]

DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R Movie: Conforming to DVD video format

Sound: Dolby Digital

+RW Movie: DVD+RW video format

Sound: Dolby Digital

Card Still: Conforming to JPEG (DZ-GX3300E: 2,016×1,512

pixels, DZ-GX3200E: 1,600 × 1,200 pixels, DZ-GX3100E:

1,280 × 960 pixels, DZ-BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E: 640 × 480
pixels, standard)

[External input

(*3)

: 640 × 480 pixels]

8 cm DVD-RW (conforming to DVD-RW Ver. 1.1, 2x speed
[2x/1x])
8 cm DVD-R disc (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0)
8 cm +RW (conforming to +RW Ver. 1.2)
SD memory card

External microphone input ×1 (not equipped with DZ-

BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E),

PC connection terminal (connected to PC USB port) ×1 (not

equipped with DZ-BX35E/MV4000E)

DZ-GX3300E Approx. 5.1 W (DVD-RAM used, FINE mode)
DZ-GX3200E Approx. 4.4 W (DVD-RAM used, FINE mode)
DZ-GX3100E Approx. 3.8 W (DVD-RAM used, FINE mode)

DZ-BX37/35E Approx. 3.2 W (DVD-RAM used, FINE mode)
DZ-MV4000E

DZ-GX3300E Approx. 48 × 91 × 132 mm
DZ-GX3200E Approx. 48 × 89 × 132 mm
DZ-GX3100E Approx. 48 × 86 × 121 mm

DZ-BX37/35E Approx. 48 × 89 × 131 mm
DZ-MV4000E

0 – 30ºC when connected to PC

DZ-GX3300E Approx. 470 g
DZ-GX3200E Approx. 450 g
DZ-GX3100E Approx. 420 g

DZ-BX37/35E
DZ-MV4000E

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General Description > Specifi cations

Item Specifi cations

Total weight when recording DZ-GX3300E Approx. 545 g

DZ-GX3200E Approx. 525 g
DZ-GX3100E Approx. 475 g

DZ-BX37/35E
DZ-MV4000E

Provided accessories AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3)

Battery [DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E: DZ-BP14S, DZ-GX3100E/

BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E: DZ-BP07PW]

AV/S output cable,
Infrared remote control [not provided with DZ-BX37E/

BX35E/MV4000E]

Lithium battery for remote control [not provided with DZ-

BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E]

Lens cap
Lens cap string
Shoulder strap
Mains lead
DC power cord

Software CD-ROM [
PC connection cable [

Single-sided 8 cm DVD-R disc [not provided with DZ-

BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E]

Disc cleaning cloth

not provided with DZ-BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E

not provided with DZ-BX35E/MV4000E

]

]

*1: The number may decrease when videos are recorded on DVD-RAM, depending on the amount of

recorded data.
*2: May vary depending on the image quality.
*3: The line input function is provided in the following models:
DZ-GX3300E(AU)/GX3300E(SW)/GX3300E(SWC)/GX3300E(SWH)
DZ-GX3200E(AU)/GX3200E(SW)/GX3200E(SWC)/GX3200E(SWH)
DZ-GX3100E(AU)/GX3100E(SW)/GX3100E(SWC)/GX3100E(SWH)
The symbols in parentheses ( ) in the above model names show the destinations and are displayed
only on packing box.
Refer to 2-5 Differences in Rating Labels and Difference in Function when checking the body of DVD
video camera/recorder, to judge whether or not it is equipped with the line input function (destination).

Specifi cations are subject to change without notice for the purpose of improvement.

Specifi cations of AC Adapter/Charger [DZ-ACS3(E) / ACS3(SW)]

Power supply 110 - 240 V AC,

50/60 Hz
Input capacity 19W
DC output (max.) 1.2 A
Charge output 8.4 V, 0.65A
Weight 100 g
External dimensions
(W × H × D)
Ambient temperature for
operation
Allowable relative
humidity

61 × 32 × 91 mm

0 - 40°C

20 - 80%

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General Description > Major Differences from Previous Models

2-4 Major Differences from Previous Models

Item DZ-GX3300E/ GX3200E/ GX3100E/

Dimensions (W × H × D) and
shape

BX37E/ BX35E/ MV4000E

DZ-GX3300E:
Approx. 48 × 91 × 132 mm
DZ-GX3200E:
Approx. 48 × 89 × 132 mm
DZ-GX3100E:
Approx. 48 × 86 × 121 mm

DZ-BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E:

Approx. 48 × 89 × 131 mm

DZ-GX20E/ MV780E/ MV750E/

DZ-GX20E:
Approx. 51 × 90 × 137 mm
DZ-MV780E:
Approx. 51 × 86 × 123 mm
DZ-MV750E/MV730ME:
Approx. 51 × 89 × 133 mm

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Disc holder Disused
Recording media 8cm DVD-RAM

8cm DVD-RW
8cm DVD-R
8cm +RW

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8cm DVD-RAM
8cm DVD-R
SD memory card
8cm DVD-RW (DZ-MV730ME only)

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SD memory card

Internal fl ash DZ-GX3300E: Provided DZ-GX20E: Provided

DZ-GX3200E/ GX3100E/ BX37E/

BX35E/MV4000E:

DZ-MV780E/ MV750E/ MV730ME:
Not provided

Not provided

Assist light funtion Provided

(When Low Light mode is selected)

16:9 squeeze record mode Provided

[Except for DVD-RW(VF mode)/DVD­R/+RW using, STD mode]

Viewfi nder 0.2-inch colour (equivalent to approx.

200,000 pixels, with 16:9 mode)

LCD monitor 16:9, 2.7-inch colour TFT

(approx. 120,000 pixels)

Provided
[Except for DVD-RW(VF mode)/
DVD-R using, STD mode]

0.2-inch colour (equivalent to approx.

200,000 pixels)

2.5-inch colour TFT

(approx. 120,000 pixels)

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Sleep/Restart button Provided Not provided
Finalize button Provided Not provided

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General Description > Major Differences from Previous Models

Item DZ-GX3300E/ GX3200E/ GX3100E/

BX37E/ BX35E/ MV4000E

CCD image sensor DZ-GX3300E: 1/3-inch interlaced -----

DZ-GX3200E: 1/3.6-inch interlaced DZ-GX20E: ł
DZ-GX3100E: 1/5-inch interlaced DZ-MV780E: 1/4.5-inch interlaced

DZ-BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E: 1/6-inch

interlaced
Total number of
pixels

Number of pixels
for Movie

Number of pixels
for still

Lens

Zoom DZ-GX3300E:

Filter diameter / Thread pitch DZ-GX3300E: 37 mm / 0.75 mm

Required minimum illumination

DZ-GX3300E: Approx. 3,310,000

DZ-GX3200E: Approx. 2,120,000 DZ-GX20E: ł

DZ-GX3100E: Approx. 1,330,000 DZ-MV780E: ł

DZ-BX37/35E/MV4000E: ~ 800,000 DZ-MV750E/MV730ME: ł

DZ-GX3300E: Approx. 2,140,000

pixels

(in wide mode: Approx. 1,640,000

pixels)

DZ-GX3200E: Approx. 1,230,000

pixels

DZ-GX3100E: Approx. 690,000 pixels DZ-MV780E: ł

DZ-BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E: Approx.

410,000 pixels

DZ-GX3300E: Approx. 3,050,000

pixels

DZ-GX3200E: Approx. 1,920,000

pixels

DZ-GX3100E: Approx. 1,100,000

pixels

DZ-BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E: Approx.

410,000 pixels

DZ-GX3300E: F1.8 - 3.0, f = 6.1 - 61 mm

DZ-GX3200E: F1.8 - 2.2, f = 4.5 - 45 mm

DZ-GX3100E: F1.2 - 2.8, f = 3.0 - 45 mm

DZ-BX35E/BX37E/MV4000E:

F1.8 - 3.2, f = 2.2 - 55 mm

Optical 10x, 40x - 500x with digital

zoom added (40x for still)

DZ-GX3200E:

Optical 10x, 40x - 500x with digital

zoom added (40x for still)

DZ-GX3100E:

Optical 15x, 60x - 800x with digital

zoom added (60x for still)

DZ-BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E:

Optical 25x, 100x - 1,200x with

digital zoom added (100x for still)

DZ-GX3200E: 34 mm / 0.5 mm DZ-GX20E: ł

DZ-GX3100E: 30.5 mm / 0.5 mm DZ-MV780E: ł

DZ-BX37/35E/MV4000E: 34 / 0.5 mm DZ-MV750E/MV730ME: ł

0.3 lx (Low light mode)

DZ-GX20E/ MV780E/ MV750E/

MV730ME

DZ-MV750E/MV730ME: ł

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DZ-GX20E: ł

DZ-MV750E/MV730ME: ł

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DZ-GX20E: ł

DZ-MV780E: ł

DZ-MV750E/MV730ME: ł

----­DZ-GX20E: ł
DZ-MV780E: F1.8 - 2.3, f = 3.2 - 32 mm
DZ-MV750E/MV730ME:
F1.6 - 2.3, f = 2.78 - 43.3 mm

-----

DZ-GX20E:
Optical 10x, 40x - 240x with digital
zoom added (40x for still)
DZ-MV780E:
Optical 10x, 40x - 240x with digital
zoom added (40x for still)
DZ-MV750E/MV730ME:
Optical 16x, 40x - 240x with digital
zoom added (40x for still)

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General Description > Major Differences from Previous Models

Item DZ-GX3300E/ GX3200E/ GX3100E/

DZ-GX20E/ MV780E/ MV750E/

BX37E/ BX35E/ MV4000E

Power consumption
(DVD-RAM used, FINE mode)

Weight DZ-GX3300E: Approx. 470g

Maximum
time of
recordable
video (per side)
Number of
pixels for video
(MPEG2)
Audio recording format Dolby Digital
Audio playback format Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio layer 2,

Maximum
number of
recordable
Stills

Number of pixels for JPEG Still
during camera recording

Number of pixels for JPEG Still
during line-input
Number of pixels for MPEG
Still during camera/line-input
recording
PHOTO button Provided (with focus lock function)
Quick Menu button Not provided Provided
EIS function Movie mode only

Disc protect Software disc-protect
EVF brightness setting function Provided

XTRA Approx. 18 min/Variable: Approx. 3 -

FINE Approx. 30 min/Fix: Approx. 6 Mbp
STD Approx. 60 min/Fix: Approx. 3 Mbps
XTRA/FINE 720 × 576 pixels 704 × 576 pixels

STD 352 × 576 pixels

DVD-RAM
(FINE)

SD
Memory
cord
(32MB)

(*1)

FINE DZ-GX3300E: Approx. 18

NORM DZ-GX3300E: Approx. 24

ECO DZ-GX3300E: Approx. 37

recording

DZ-GX3300E: Approx. 5.1W
DZ-GX3200E: Approx. 4.4W DZ-GX20E: ł
DZ-GX3100E: Approx. 3.8W DZ-MV780E: ł
DZ-BX37/35E/MV4000E: App. 3.2W DZ-MV750E/MV730ME: ł

DZ-GX3200E: Approx. 450g DZ-GX20E: Approx. 480g
DZ-GX3100E: Approx. 420g DZ-MV780E: ł

DZ-BX37/35E/MV4000E: App. 420g

10 Mbps

Linear PCM (LPCM)
DZ-GX3300E: Approx. 650 ----­DZ-GX3200E: Approx. 999 DZ-GX20E: Approx. 750

DZ-GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E:
Approx. 999

DZ-GX3200E: Approx. 29 DZ-GX20E: ł
DZ-GX3100E: Approx. 45 DZ-MV780E: Approx. 58
DZ-BX37/35E/MV4000E: App. 180 DZ-MV750E/MV730ME: Approx. 232

DZ-GX3200E: Approx. 38 DZ-GX20E: ł
DZ-GX3100E: Approx. 60 DZ-MV780E: Approx. 76
DZ-BX37/35E/MV4000E: App. 240 DZ-MV750E/MV730ME: Approx. 464

DZ-GX3200E: Approx. 58 DZ-GX20E: ł
DZ-GX3100E: Approx. 90 DZ-MV780E: Approx. 116
DZ-BX37/35E/MV4000E: App. 370 DZ-MV750E/MV730ME: Approx. 928
DZ-GX3300E: 2016×1512 pixels
DZ-GX3200E: 1600×1200 pixels DZ-GX20E: ł
DZ-GX3100E: 1280×960 pixels DZ-MV780E: ł
DZ-BX37/35E/MV4000E: 640×480 DZ-MV750E/MV730ME: ł
640 × 480 pixels

720 × 480 pixels 704 × 480 pixels

(*1)

DZ-MV750E/MV730ME: Approx. 450g

DZ-MV780E/MV750E/MV730ME:

DZ-GX20E/MV780E: Movie mode only
DZ-MV750E/MV730ME: Movie & Still
mode

MV730ME

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General Description > Major Differences from Previous Models

Item DZ-GX3300E/ GX3200E/ GX3100E/

DZ-GX20E/ MV780E/ MV750E/

BX37E/ BX35E/ MV4000E

EVF display on/off funtion Provided
Accessory Shoe DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E: Provided

(with Power/Control terminal)
DZ-GX3100E: Provided DZ-MV750E/MV730ME: Provided

DZ-BX37/35E/MV4000E: Not provided

PC connection terminal
[USB standard]

DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/
BX37E: Type mini-B [USB 2.0]

DZ-BX35E/MV4000E: Not provided DZ-MV730ME: ł
AC adapter/charger DZ-ACS3(E)/ACS3(SW) DZ-ACS2(E)
Battery pack DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E provided:

DZ-BP14S (7.2V/1360mA)

DZ-GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E/

MV4000E provided:

DZ-DP07PW

(*2)

(7.2V/680mA)
Optional:
DZ-BP14SW (7.2V/1360mA)

(*2)

(7.2V/680mA)

Infrared remote control

DZ-BP7SW
DZ-RM4W (Battery: CR2032 × 1)

[Not provided with DZ-BX37/35EMV4000E]

AV input(*1)/output cable Pin 8 type (With Composite video/

Audio-L/Audio-R)

Provided software
(Except for DZ-BX37E/ BX35E/

MV4000E/ MV730ME)

ʄFor Windows
ImageMixer 3
ʄFor Macintosh

(*3)

(*4)

Pixe VRF Browser EX,
ImageMixer VCD/DVD2

Provided disc cleaning cloth Provided

DZ-GX20E/MV780E: ł

DZ-GX20E/MV780E/MV750E:

DZ-GX20E provided:

DZ-MV780E/MV750E/MV730ME
provided:
DZ-BP7S

(*2)

Optional:

[Not provided DZ-MV730ME]
Pin 8 type (With S-video/Composite
video/Audio-L/Audio-R)
ʄFor Windows
DVD-MovieAlbum,
DVDfunSTUDIO,
UDF driver

MV730ME

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*1: The line input function is provided in the following models:
DZ-GX3300E(AU)/GX3300E(SW)/GX3300E(SWC)/GX3300E(SWH)
DZ-GX3200E(AU)/GX3200E(SW)/GX3200E(SWC)/GX3200E(SWH)
DZ-GX3100E(AU)/GX3100E(SW)/GX3100E(SWC)/GX3100E(SWH)
The symbols in parentheses ( ) in the above model names show the destinations and are displayed
only on packing box.
Refer to "2-5 Differences in Rating Labels and Difference in Function" when checking the body of DVD
video camera/recorder, to judge whether or not it is equipped with the line input function (destination).
*2: Unavailable on DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/GX20E.
*3: For Windows 2000 Professional SP3 or higher/XP Home Edition/XP Professional
*4: Mac OS X (10.2.8/10.3.4-10.3.9/10.4.1-10.4.3)
*5: For Windows Me/2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional

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General Description > Major Differences from Previous Models

2-5 Differences in Rating Labels and Difference in Function

The suffi xes of model names - (AU), (SW), (UK), etc. - show the destinations where the models will
be shipped.
Even the same models may or may not have the AV input (line input) function depending on the
destination: When servicing the DVD camera/recorder models, be sure to check the rating label to
identify the destination.

Information:

Destinations (AU), (SW), (UK), etc. are shown only on the packing boxes.
There is no direct indication of destination (AU), (SW), (UK), etc. in rating label: Determine the
destination from the mark in label.

AV (Line)

Label Model

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DZ-GX3200E
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DZ-BX37E
DZ-BX35E

input

function

Not

provided

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DZ-GX3200E(UK)
DZ-GX3100E(UK)
DZ-BX37E(UK)
DZ-BX35E(UK)

DZ-MV4000E(UK)

DZ­GX3300E(AU)
DZ­GX3200E(AU)
DZ­GX3100E(AU)
DZ-BX37E(AU) DZ-BX37E(SW) DZ-

DZ­GX3300E(SW)
DZ­GX3200E(SW)
DZ­GX3100E(SW)

DZ­GX3300E(SWC)
DZ­GX3200E(SWC)
DZ­GX3100E(SWC)

BX37E(SWC)

DZ­GX3300E(SWH)
DZ­GX3200E(SWH)
DZ­GX3100E(SWH)
DZ­BX37E(SWH)

DZ-BX35E(AU) DZ-BX35E(SW) DZ-

BX35E(SWH)

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provided

Provided

Provided

Provided

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General Description > Compatibility of Recorded Discs

2-6 Compatibility of Recorded DVD and Corresponding

Recording Media

2-6-1 Compatibility of Recorded Discs

(1) DVD-RAM

1) DVD-RAM recorded or edited on DZ-MV4000E/GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E:

The DVD-RAM can be recorded, edited and played
recorders.

2) DVD-RAM recorded or edited on other Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders:

The DVD-RAM can be recorded, edited and played
GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E.
However, scene memos recorded on the Disc Navigation function of DZ-MV100E cannot be played
or edited on another model.

*1: If disc-protect is set, it must be released in order to record or edit on the disc. However, since the

DZ-MV100E and DZ-MV200E series models use a different disc-protect method, disc-protect
that was set on other models cannot be released on them.

(*1)

on other Hitachi DVD video camera/

(*1)

on DZ-MV4000E/GX3300E/GX3200E/

(2) DVD-R

1) DVD-R recorded edited on DZ-MV4000E/GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E:

The DVD-R can be played back on other Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders

(*2)

without being
fi nalized. However, be sure not to record or fi nalize a DVD-R using other Hitachi DVD video
camera/recorders: Doing so will make the DVD-R unusable.
Also, do not insert a DVD-R not fi nalized into a DVD recorder, etc.

(*3)

: Inserting it may make the

DVD-R unusable.

(*2)

2) DVD-R recorded or edited on other Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders

The DVD-R can be played back on DZ-MV4000E/GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E

:

(*4)

without being fi nalized. However, be sure not to record or fi nalize the DVD-R using DZ-MV4000E/
GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E: Doing so will make the DVD-R unusable.

*2: Only for models that conform to DVD-R. See “Table 2-6-1 List of Compatible Recording Media” for

the models that conform.

*3: Except for DVD recorders, etc. whose instruction manuals state that “This model can play back

a DVD-R recorded on Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders but not fi nalized.

*4: Loading a DVD-R/DVD-RW(VF-mode) will automatically start the Disc Navigation function.

(3) DVD-RW (VR mode)

1) DVD-RW(VR) recorded or edited on DZ-MV4000E/GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E:

The DVD-RW(VR) can be recorded, edited and played back on other Hitachi DVD video camera/
recorders

2) DVD-RW(VR) recorded or edited on other Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders

The DVD-RW(VR) can be recorded, edited and played back on DZ-MV4000E/GX3300E/GX3200E/
GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E in the same way.

*5: Only for models that conform to DVD-RW. See “Table 2-6-1 List of Compatible Recording Media”

for the models that conform.

(*5)

.

(*5)

:

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General Description > Compatibility of Recorded Discs

(4) DVD-RW (VF mode)

1) DVD-RW(VF) recorded or edited on DZ-MV4000E/GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E:

The DVD-RW(VF) can be played back on other Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders
being fi nalized. However, be sure not to record or fi nalize the DVD-RW(VF) using other Hitachi
DVD video camera/recorders: Doing so will make the DVD-RW(VF) unusable.
Also, do not insert a DVD-RW not fi nalized into a DVD recorder, etc.

(*6)

: Inserting it may make

the DVD-RW unusable.

2) DVD-RW(VF) recorded or edited on other Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders

(*5)

The DVD-RW(VF) can be played back on DZ-MV4000E/GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/
BX35E

(*4)

without being fi nalized. However, be sure not to record or fi nalize the DVD-RW using
DZ-MV4000E/GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E: Doing so will make the DVD-RW
unusable.

*4: Loading a DVD-R/DVD-RW(VF-mode) will automatically start the Disc Navigation function.
*5: Only for models that conform to DVD-RW. See “Table 2-6-1 List of Compatible Recording Media”

for the models that conform.

*6: Except for DVD recorders, etc. whose instruction manuals state that “This model can play back a

DVD-RW(VF-mode) recorded on Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders but not fi nalized.

(*5)

without

:

(5) +RW

1) +RW recorded or edited on DZ-MV4000E/GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E:

The +RW can be recorded, edited and played

2) +RW recorded or edited on other Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders

The +RW can be recorded, edited and played
BX37E/BX35E.

*7: Only for models that conform to +RW. See “Table 2-6-1 List of Compatible Recording Media” for

the models that conform.

(*7)

on other Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders.

(*7)

:

(*7)

on DZ-MV4000E/GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/

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General Description > Compatibility of Recorded Discs

2-6-2 Corresponding Recording Media

Table 2-6-1 List of Compatible Recording Media

8 cm DVD Card

Model HDD

DZ-HS303E/HS303SW/
HS301E/HS301SW/
HS300E

DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/
GX3100E/BX37E/
BX35E/MV4000E
DZ-MV730ME/
DZ-BX31E
DZ-GX20E/MV780E/
MV750E/V730E/
MV3000E/MV2000E
DZ-MV580E/V550E/
MV1000E.
DZ-MV380E/V350E
DZ-MV270E/V238E/
MV230E/V208E/
MV200E
DZ-MV100E N

M: RP

S: N

M: N

S: N

DVD -

RAM

M: RP

S: P

M: RP

S: RP

DVD-R DVD-RW +RW Note

M: RP

S: N

M: RP

S: N

M: Movie
S: Still
RP: Recording/Playback possible
P: Only playback possible
N: Non-compatibility

SD

memory

card

M: RP

S: N

N

N

No holder/

cartridge/

caddy case

needed

Holder
needed

Cartridge/
caddy case

needed

M: N

S: RP

NN

Multimedia

card

N

M: N

S: RP

Note:

1) Do not use a DVD formatted on a device other than DZ-MV4000E/GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/
BX37E/BX35E: Such a DVD may be recordable, but it cannot be played back.

2) Do not insert a DVD not fi nalized into other device (except Hitachi DVD recorders or Hitachi
DVD video camera/recorders): Simple insertion itself may disable additional recording, playback
or fi nalization.

3) Be sure to fi nalize a DVD on the same device used for recording: Finalizing it on another device
could make it unplayable.

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General Description > Names of Parts

2-7 Names of Parts

23 4 51

11

(Inside the cover)

16 17 182219

23 24 26 27

13

6

1312

25

78 9

14

21

2015

Although the external appearances of DZ­GX3300E, GX3200E, GX3100E, BX37E
BX35E and MV4000E are different, the method
of operating these models is identical. DZ­GX3300E illustrations are used in this manual.

10

1 Flash (for DZ-GX3300E only)

2 Light receiving sensor

(for DZ-GX3300E only)

This sensor controls the amount of light to be
emitted from the built-in flash. Take care not
to block with hand, etc. during recording.

3 Lens cap string attachment hole

4 Stereo microphone

Take care that the microphone is not blocked
by a hand, etc., during recording.

5 Recording indicator

The red indicator will light during recording.

6 Infrared receiver

(for DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E only)

When the remote control is used to operate
the DVD video camera/recorder, this
receiver will receive the infrared signal.

7 Optical 10× zoom lens

(for DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E only)

Optical 15× zoom lens

(for DZ-GX3100E only)

Optical 25× zoom lens

(for DZ-BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E only)

8 Lens hood (for DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/

BX37E/BX35E/MV4000E only)

Always remove this lens hood when using
the optional tele-conversion or wide­conversion lens.

9 Zoom lever

Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or
to the W side for wide-angle.

10 Accessory shoe (for DZ-GX3300E/

GX3200E only)

The optional video flash can be attached
here. (See the instruction manual of device to
be attached for details.)

11 PC connection terminal (TO PC) (for DZ-

GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E only)

12 AV input/output jack

13 External microphone jack (for DZ-

GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E only)

14 Wide-screen color liquid crystal display

(inside)

15 Viewfinder

16 Diopter control

To adjust the focus of image appearing in the
viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)

17 SLEEP/RESTART button

To switch the sleep/restart status between
ON and OFF.

18 ACCESS/PC indicator

(for DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/
BX37E only)

ACCESS indicator (for DZ-BX35E/MV4000E only)

Will blink or light when the disc in DVD
video camera/recorder is accessed (write or
read is executed) or the DVD video camera/
recorder is connected to PC.

19 PHOTO button

20 DISC EJECT button

Press down and release this button to open
the cover of disc insertion block.

21 Disc insertion block

22 BATTERY EJECT button

Press this button when removing the battery.

23 Battery attachment platform

24 Record button (REC)

25 LOCK switch

It is recommended that you set the LOCK
switch to (to the upper position) to prevent

LOCK

the power switch in the “ ” position from
accidentally moving to “ ”.

26 Power switch

27 Hand strap

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General Description > Names of Parts

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45

46

47

48

49

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28 FINALIZE button

Press this button to finalize the recorded
DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW.

29 FOCUS button

To switch between manual focus and auto­focus.

30 MENU button

Press this button to display the menu for
setting camera functions and Disc
Navigation.

31 SELECT button

32 DISC NAVIGATION button

33 STOP/EXIT button

To end playback or cancel setting of menu.

34 EXPOSURE button

Press this button to adjust the exposure.

35 Speaker

36 RESET button

14533738394036

42

51

52
53

54
55
56
57

58
59

To reset all settings to defaults (status when
the DVD video camera/recorder was
shipped from the factory).

DISPLAY (Screen display) button

37

Press this button to display the details of
image being played back or camera setting
status, or switch the display off.

38 CARD ACCESS indicator

39 Volume control buttons (VOL)/ buttons

To adjust the volume of sound from speaker,
etc.

40 Card insertion block

41 BLC (backlight compensation) button

Press this button when subject is being
lighted from rear.

42 buttons

Use these buttons to select a scene or menu
item, and then press the center ( ) to play
back the scene, or designate an option from
the menu.

43 Tripod threaded hole

Used to attach the DVD video camera/
recorder to a tripod.

44 PHOTO button

45 REC button

46 MENU button

47 SELECT button

48 Reverse search button

49 DELETE button

50 DISC NAVIGATION button

51 DISPLAY button

52 ZOOM T button

53 DIGITAL ZOOM button

54 ZOOM W button

55 Reverse skip button

56 Forward search button

57 Play/pause button

58 Stop button

59 Forward skip button

* The buttons on remote control will function the
same as those on DVD video camera/recorder.

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General Description > List of Accessories

2-8. List of Accessories

The provided accessories vary depending on the model and destination.
In the following table, the prefi x “DZ-“ for model names is omitted:

Accessory

Models
providing
accessory

Battery

DZ-BP14S

GX3300E GX3100E GX3300E GX3300E(AU) GX3300E GX3300E(AU)
GX3300E(UK) GX3100E(UK) GX3300E(UK) GX3300E(SW) GX3300E(UK) GX3300E(SW)
GX3300E(AU) GX3100E(AU) GX3200E GX3300E(SWC) GX3200E GX3300E(SWC)
GX3300E(SW) GX3100E(SW) GX3200E(UK) GX3300E(SWH) GX3200E(UK) GX3300E(SWH)
GX3300E(SWC) GX3100E(SWC) GX3100E GX3200E(AU) GX3100E GX3200E(AU)
GX3300E(SWH) GX3100E(SWH) GX3100E(UK) GX3200E(SW) GX3100E(UK) GX3200E(SW)
GX3200E BX37E BX37E GX3200E(SWC) GX3200E(SWC)
GX3200E(UK) BX37E(AU) BX35E GX3200E(SWH) GX3200E(SWH)
GX3200E(AU) BX37E(SW) BX35E(UK) GX3100E(AU) GX3100E(AU)
GX3200E(SW) BX37E(SWC) GX3100E(SW) GX3100E(SW)
GX3200E(SWC) BX37E(SWH) GX3100E(SWC) GX3100E(SWC)
GX3200E(SWH) BX35E GX3100E(SWH) GX3100E(SWH)

Battery

DZ-BP07PW

BX35E(UK) BX37E(AU) BX37E(AU)
BX35E(AU) BX37E(SW) BX37E(SW)
BX35E(SW) BX37E(SWC) BX37E(SWC)
BX35E(SWH) BX37E(SWH) BX37E(SWH)

AC Adapter/

Charger

DZ-ACS3(E)

AC Adapter/

Charger

DZ-ACS3(SW)

BX35E(AU)
BX35E(SW)
BX35E(SWH)

Single-sided

8cm

DVD- R

Single-sided

8cm

DVD-RAM

Accessory

Models
providing
accessory

Software

CD-ROM

GX3300E GX3100E GX3300E GX3100E GX3300E GX3100E
GX3300E(UK) GX3100E(UK) GX3300E(UK) GX3100E(UK) GX3300E(UK) GX3100E(UK)
GX3300E(AU) GX3100E(AU) GX3300E(AU) GX3100E(AU) GX3300E(AU) GX3100E(AU)
GX3300E(SW) GX3100E(SW) GX3300E(SW) GX3100E(SW) GX3300E(SW) GX3100E(SW)
GX3300E(SWC) GX3100E(SWC) GX3300E(SWC) GX3100E(SWC) GX3300E(SWC) GX3100E(SWC)
GX3300E(SWH) GX3100E(SWH) GX3300E(SWH) GX3100E(SWH) GX3300E(SWH) GX3100E(SWH)
GX3200E BX37E(AU) GX3200E BX37E GX3200E
GX3200E(UK) BX37E(SW) GX3200E(UK) BX37E(AU) GX3200E(UK)
GX3200E(AU) BX37E(SWC) GX3200E(AU) BX37E(SW) GX3200E(AU)
GX3200E(SW) BX37E(SWH) GX3200E(SW) BX37E(SWC) GX3200E(SW)
GX3200E(SWC) GX3200E(SWC) BX37E(SWH) GX3200E(SWC)
GX3200E(SWH) GX3200E(SWH) GX3200E(SWH)

PC connection cable

Infrared remote control

DZ-RM4W & Lithium

Battery CR2032

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General Description > List of Accessories

Accessory

Models
providing
accessory

Mains lead

GX3300E GX3300E(UK) GX3300E(AU) GX3300E(SWC) GX3300E GX3300E(AU)
GX3300E(SW) GX3300E(SWH) GX3200E(AU) GX3200E(SWC) GX3300E(UK) GX3300E(SW)
GX3200E GX3200E(UK) GX3100E(AU) GX3100E(SWC) GX3200E GX3300E(SWC)
GX3200E(SW) GX3200E(SWH) BX37E(AU) BX37E(SWC) GX3200E(UK) GX3300E(SWH)
GX3100E GX3100E(UK) BX35E(AU) GX3100E GX3200E(AU)
GX3100E(SW) GX3100E(SWH) GX3100E(UK) GX3200E(SW)
BX37E BX37E(SWH) BX37E GX3200E(SWC)
BX37E(SW) BX35E(UK) BX37E(AU) GX3200E(SWH)
BX35E BX35E(SWH) BX37E(SW) GX3100E(AU)
BX35E(SW) BX37E(SWC) GX3100E(SW)

AV/S output

cable

BX37E(SWH) GX3100E(SWC)
BX35E GX3100E(SWH)
BX35E(UK)
BX35E(AU)
BX35E(SW)
BX35E(SWH)

AV/S input/

output cable

Accessory

Models
providing
accessory

DC power cord Shoulder strap Lens cap & Lens cap string

All models All models All models All models

Disc cleanig

cloth

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General Description > List of Abbreviations and Terms for DVD Video Camera/Recorders

2-9 List of Abbreviations and Terms for DVD Video
Camera/Recorders

Index Abbreviation/Term Explanation

A AC3 See Dolby AC3.
C CPRM Content Protection for Recordable Media: Copyright protection function that is

suitable for online distribution of music.

CSP IC Chip Scale Package IC or Chip Size Package IC: This IC was made compact by

arranging pins under the package.

D DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard: This camera fi le system standard.

Dolby AC3 Audio coding format developed by Dolby Laboratories in U.S, also simply referred

as AC3 format: Supports 5-channel full-range sound and one channel for sub-woofer

sound playback.
Dolby Digital See Dolby AC3.
DPOF Digital Print Order Format: DPOF allows user to record print information along

with photos on storage media to facilitate printing of photos.
DVD Digital Versatile Disc. A huge amount of digital data for video (movie) and audio

can be recorded on this disc, whose size is the same as CD.
DVD-Audio One type of DVD standard disc, on which high-quality audio can be recorded
DVD-R One type of DVD standard disc, to which writing once is possible (recordable type)
DVD-RAM One type of DVD standard disc, to which writing up to 100,000 times is possible
DVD-ROM One type of DVD standard disc, to which data for computer can be recorded
DVD-RW One type of DVD standard disc, to which writing up to 1000 times is possible
DVD-Video One type of DVD standard disc, on which high-quality video and audio can be

recorded
DVD Video
Format
DVD Video Video recording/playback standard that applies to DVD-RAM and DVD-RW: This
Recording Format allows versatile editing functions, differing from the DVD Video Format.
DVD-VR Format See DVD Video Recording Format.
DVD+RW
Video Format

E Exif Exchangeable image fi le format. File format used for recording photos on digital

F FireWire See IEEE1394.

FNR Frame Noise Reducer: This function or circuit automatically recognizes noise that

I IEEE1394 Also referred to as FireWire or i-LINK: Standard for serial interface that connects

Interlaced CCD This CCD scans one image twice (scans roughly once and interpolates between fi rst

i-LINK See IEEE1394.

J JPEG Joint Photographic Expert Group: International standard format for compressing

L LCD Liquid Crystal Display. LCD formats include STN and TFT.

LPCM Linear Pulse Code Modulation. Also referred to as linear PCM. LPCM is a format

Video recording/playback standard that applies to DVD-Video, DVD-R and DVD-

RW

Video recording/playback format for +RW was developed by DVD industry

organization “DVD+RW Alliance”, which is different from the DVD Forum.

cameras.

randomly occurs between frames and removes it.

PC and peripheral devices

scanning lines the second time) and interlaces the images obtained by scanning

twice to create a one-image signal.

still images

that digitizes analog audio data during recording and converts it to analog data

during playback.

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General Description > List of Abbreviations and Terms for DVD Video Camera/Recorders

Index Abbreviation/Term Explanation

M MMC See MultiMediaCard.

MPEG Motion Picture Experts Group: Standard related to compression of digital video

and audio. MPEG2 is a higher standard of MPEG and is applied to video (movie)

requiring higher quality.
MPEG Audio
Layer 2
MultiMediaCard Also referred to as MMC. Compact memory card, 32 mm long × 24 mm wide × 1.4

S SCSI Small Computer System Interface: A standard for connecting computer and

SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative: This conference was established by hardware

SD Memory Card Formally named Secure Digital Memory Card. This compact memory card, 32

SecureMMC See Secure MultiMediaCard.
Secure Also referred to as SecureMMC. This compact memory card has multimedia card
MultiMediaCard specifi cations, to which an advanced copyright protection function is added.
Software disc­Protect

STN LCD Super-Twisted Nematic Liquid Crystal Display: This type of color LCD is inferior to

T TFT LCD Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display: This type of color LCD features clear

U UDF Universal Disc Format, which is a fi le format of recordable disc defi ned by OSTA.

USB Universal Serial Bus: Standard of serial interface that connects PC and peripheral

V VBR Stands for Variable Bit Rate: This format of coding audio and video varies the

Etc. +R Digital discs whose specifi cations are established and promulgated by “DVD+RW

+RW

One of three audio compression standards (layers 1-3) defi ned by MPEG

mm thick

peripheral devices. The number, First, Ultra, Wide, etc., prefi xed or suffi xed to

SCSI indicates the data transfer rate and connector specifi cations.

makers, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and music industry

companies, to protect copyrights of musical compositions.

mm long × 24 mm wide × 2.1 mm thick, is equipped with an advanced copyright

protection function.

This function writes the protect information to DVD-RAM disc to prevent accidental

erasure. Software Disc-Protect is included in DVD-RAM disc specifi cations defi ned

by DVD Forum.

TFT LCD in coloring, view angle, etc.

display, high contrast, wide view angle, etc.

The revision 2.01 UDF is used on DVD video camera/recorder.

devices. Two versions - USB1.1 and USB2.0, with different data transfer rates -

exist at present.

amount of data depending on the subject image.

Alliance”, which is an industrial group different from “DVD Forum”. +R is

recordable, and +RW is rewritable. They are also referred to as DVD+R and

DVD+RW.

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