Hitachi dz-mv238e Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

TK No. 7202E

DZ-MV238E(AU) DZ-MV238E(SW) DZ-MV230E DZ-MV230E(UK) DZ-MV208E(AU) DZ-MV208E(SW) DZ-MV200E DZ-MV200E(UK)

Contents included

This service manual does not include information on drive mechanism unit and MAN circuit board. When servicing, replace the entire drive mechanism unit or the entire MAN circuit board if necessary. For fault judgment, see Chapter 6 simplified circuit board diagrams that show the voltage values of major ICs on circuit boards (DRC and HDM) mounted on drive mechanism unit and MAN circuit board. Trouble diagnosis is explained elsewhere.

SPECIFICATIONS AND PARTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR IMPROVEMENT

DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

2002April

Digital Media Division,Tokai

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 manufacuturer'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 fire. 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 identified in this Service Manual. Electrical components having such features are identified 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, fire, 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.

CAUTION (COLOR LCD)

LCD display; the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is mode by highly precise technology. More than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are effective, but some (less than 0.01%) may appear as colored bright dots. This mode not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the limits of current technology.

CLASS 1

LASER PROCTECT

CAUTION

VISI

BLE

AND

RADIATION

LASER

EXPOSURETOBEAM.

AVOID

INVI

BLE

WHEN

OPEN.

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.

How to discriminate the "TYPE" identifications in the manual

The parts and circuits are identified by "TYPE" in this manual to discriminate the differences between models. The TYPE numbers are the same as the model numbers. The table below shows how to read the type identifications.

TYPE identification Model name

TYPE 238 DZ-MV238E(AU)/MV238E(SW) TYPE 230 DZ-MV230E/MV230E(UK) TYPE 208 DZ-MV208E(AU)/MV208E(SW) TYPE 200 DZ-MV200E/MV200E(UK)

Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Dolby and AC3 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Corporations. IBM is registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporations. Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each company.

CAUTION-1

Lead-Free Solder

To conserve global environment, lead-free solder is used in this product. Be sure to read the following before soldering.

Caution

Be sure to wear protective goggles so that no solder smoke or scattered solder enters the eye. Lead-free solder may scatter at high temperatures (600°C).

Indication of lead-free solder used

"F" is printed on either surface of circuit boards for which

lead-free solder is used.

Characteristics of lead-free solder

The following shows the characteristics of lead-free solder used in this product:

Composition of alloy (wt%): Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu Melting temperature: Approx. 220°C

Solder for servicing

It is recommended that you use lead-free solder whose characteristics are the same as that used in product.

It is also possible to service using lead solder. However, if lead solder is used for servicing, some cautions are necessary. (Neglecting these cautions could decrease strength, causing malfunctions.)

Cautions when using lead solder

When replacing components, remove the lead-free solder previously used for soldered points as far as possible. For additional soldering, melt lead-free solder completely and mix well with lead solder.

[Do not perform repair using the bare soldering iron tip (without adding solder)].

Soldering iron for servicing

It is recommended that you use a soldering iron whose temperature at its tip can be set (with thermal control function).

Lead-free solder melts at a temperature 30°C - 40°C higher than lead solder. Therefore, workability will decrease unless you use a soldering iron whose temperature is high, whose temperature at its tip does not change greatly (heat capacity is large), and that can be set to match the work points.

Recommended soldering iron

With thermal control function (temperature setting range: 320°C - 450°C)

Recommended tip temperatures for different work points

Work point

Circuit board with surface-mounted (chip) parts Circuit board without surface-mounted (chip) parts

Chassis, metal shield

Recommended tip

temperature

320°C ± 30°C

380°C ± 30°C

420°C ± 30°C

CAUTION-2

Notes When Using Service Manual

The following shows the contents to be noted when using service manual:

1. Value units used in parts list

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

Parts

Resistor

Capacitor

Coil

Indication in list Regular indication

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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.

[Resistors]

Item

Value

Tolerance

Power

capacitance

Indication No indication

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M No indication (All tolerances other than ±5% are indicated in schematic diagrams) No indication (1/16W for leadless resistors without indication) All capacitances other than the above are indicated in schematic diagrams.

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±5%

1/8W

k µF pF µH

3. Identifications of sides A/B in circuit board diagrams

1) Board having a pattern on one side and parts on both sides. Side A: Shows discrete parts, viewed from the pattern

side.

Side B: Shows leadless parts, viewed from the

pattern side.

2) Board having patterns on both sides and parts on both sides. Side A: Shows parts and patterns which can be seen

when the case is opened.

Side B: Shows parts and the pattern on the back of

side A.

4. Table for indexing locations of parts

This table shows locations of each part on circuit board diagrams. The locations are indicated using the guide scales on the external lines of diagrams.

1) One diagram indicated for each board

Symbol

No.

IC1201

Circuit No.

2) Two diagrams indicated for each board

Parts

Location

Type of part

2 A

Zone "A" on board diagram

Zone "2" on board diagram

[Capacitors]

Item

Value

Dielectric

strength

[Coils]

Item

Value

Indication No indication

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P No indication (All dielectric strengths other than 50V are indicated in schematic diagrams)

Indication

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µF pF

50V

µH

Symbol

No.

IC1201

Circuit No.

Parts

Location

A - 2 A

A: Shows side A B: Shows side B

Type of part

Zone "A" on board diagram Zone "2" on board diagram

CAUTION-3

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Specifications

2. Comparison of Specifications/ Functions with Previous Model

3. Formats Concerning DVD (DVD-RAM/DVD-R Discs)

3.1 Formats for DVD-RAM/DVD-R Discs

3.2 DVD file format

3.3 DVD video recording format

4. Initializing and Finalizing DVD-RAM/DVD-R Discs

4.1 How to initialize DVD-RAM disc

4.2 How to initialize DVD-R disc

4.3 How to finalize DVD-R disc

5. Displaying Remaining Disc Capacity

6. Removing Disc from Cartridge or Caddy

6.1 Disc packed in cartridge

6.2 Disc packed in caddy

7. Battery Pack

7.1 Checking charged status

7.2 Reference for charging time and continuous movie recordable time at normal temperature

7.3 Life

8. Demo (Demonstration) Mode

8.1 How to set demo mode

8.2 How to exit demo mode

8.3 Details of operation

9. Resetting various settings

9.1 System reset

9.2 Resetting camera functions

10. Explanation of Trouble Messages

11. Name of parts

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CHAPTER 2 DISASSEMBLY

1. Names and Locations of Major Components

1.1 General View

1.2 L Block

1.3 R Block [1/2]

1.4 R Block [2/2]

1.5 Rear Block

1.6 LCD Block

1.7 Camera Block

1.8 EVF Block

2. Before Starting Disassembly

3. Troubleshooting during Disassembly

3.1 Removing DVD-RAM/DVD-R disc

4. Disassembly Procedure

4.1 Top cover, R block, L block, and Front block

4.2 Disc cover

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4.3 LCD case U, MR circuit board, LCD block, AUD circuit board, Adjustment cap, and L case

4.4 Rear block, REF circuit board, Camera block, MAN circuit board, Circuit board frame, DRF circuit board, and Hot shoe

4.5 Link bracket, Drive block, Lock unit, and R case

4.6 Loader and Drive mechanism unit

4.7 Microphone cover, Microphone, Lens hood, and Front case

4.8 EVF block, Jack holder, Jack cover S, AVJ circuit board, DCJ circuit board, Jack cover R, Battery terminal, and Rear cover

4.9 SE circuit board, CCD image sensor, and Lens

4.10 LCD circuit board, LCD frame, Monitor backlight, Monitor LCD, and LCD case B

4.11 Eye cup, EVF fulcrum, EVF case U, EVF case B, EBLB circuit board, EVF LCD, and EVF backlight

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CHAPTER 3 SUBSIDIARY FUNCTIONS

FOR SERVICING/ ELECTRIC CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENT

Subsidiary Functions for Servicing

1. Information on Firmware

1.1 Checking firmware versions

1.2 Updating firmware

2. Deleting Files on DVD-RAM Disc

2.1 Deleting disc control data (RX) file

2.2 Forced disc formatting

3. Displaying Various Types of Information

3.1 Playback file detailed information display

3.2 Error code display

Electric Circuit Adjustment

1. Test Equipment/Jigs Necessary for Adjustment

1.1 List of jigs and tools

1.2 List of charts for adjustment

1.3 Test equipment, etc.

2. Before Starting Adjustment

2.1 Connections for adjustment

2.2 Cautions

2.3 Setting DVD video camera/recorder

2.4 Setting test equipment

3. Starting Adjustment Program (MAP)

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CONTENTS-1

4. List of Adjustment Items

4.1 Adjustments Needed After Replacing Major Components

4.2 Adjustment Item Transfer Diagram

5. Data Initialize

6. Camera Adjustment

6.1 Sampling Pulse Adjustment

6.2 Auto Iris Control Adjustment

6.3 Shutter Adjustment

6.4 B (Blue) Matrix Adjustment

6.5 White Balance Adjustment

6.6 Chroma Gain Adjustment

7. Autofocus

7.1 Zoom/Focus Tracing Adjustment

7.2 AF Noise Level Adjustment

8. Stabilizer

9. Spot Noise

10. Error Messages

10.1 Error messages during picture control system adjustment

10.2 Error messages during autofocus system adjustment

10.3 Error messages during stabilizer adjustment

10.4 Error messages during spot noise adjustment

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CHAPTER 4 EXPLODED VIEW

1. Cabinet (1)

2. Cabinet (2)

3. Camera

4. LCD Monitor

5. Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)

6. Accessories

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CHAPTER 6 SCHEMATIC, CIRCUIT

BOARD AND BLOCK DIAGRAMS

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

Internal Wiring Diagram

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AVJ

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DRF Regulator [REF] EVF [REF] EBLB MR DCJ LCD AUD IC Block Diagrams

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MAN DRIVE MECHANISM UNIT

(1) DRC (2) HDM

Identification of Parts Location

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CHAPTER 5 REPLACEMENT

PARTS LIST

1. Mechanical Parts List

2. Electrical Parts List

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BLOCK DIAGRAMS

Audio/Video Signal Process Section Drive Mechanism Section

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CONTENTS-2

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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Specifications

CCD Image sensor (number of effective pixels)

Lens

Focal length (converted to 35mm camera) Focus Zoom Required minimum illumination Viewfinder LCD monitor Image stabilizer Shutter speed Flash [using Video Flash (optional)] Self-timer recording External microphone jack

Recording mode

Maximum recordable time

Maximum number of recordable stills (on both sides of DVD-RAM disc) Recording format

DZ-MV238E(AU) DZ-MV238E(SW) DZ-MV230E DZ-MV230E(UK) DZ-MV208E(AU) DZ-MV208E(SW) DZ-MV200E DZ-MV200E(UK)

DVD-RAM disc (on both sides of disc) DVD-R disc (on one side of disc)

DVD-RAM disc

(*4)

DVD-R disc Audio playback format Recording medium

Jacks

Battery system Power requirements / consumption Dimensious (W × H × D) Operation temperature (humidity)

Storage temperature Weight Total weight when recording Provided accessories

1/4 inch interlaced Total number of pixels: approx. 1,160,000 Video (Movie): approx. 880,000 Photo (Still): approx. 1,060,000

Total number of pixels: approx. 800,000 Video (Movie): approx. 410,000 Photo (Still): approx. 740,000

F2.0 to 2.7, f = 4.1 to 49.2 mm Filter diameter: 37 mm Video (Movie): approx. 44 to 528 mm Photo (Still): approx. 38 to 456 mm Auto/Manual Optical 12×, 48× to 240× with digital zoom added

(*5)

Black & white

2.5 inch color TFT (approx. 60,000 pixels) Electronic type 1/60 to 1/4000 second (Video) (Auto/On/Off) Photo (still) recording only Photo (still) recording only ø 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack: Recommended microphone impedance 600 ohm to 1 k ohm Video (Movie) [with sound] Photo (Still) [only with DVD-RAM disc] approx. 36 to 120 minutes (XTRA) approx. 60 minutes (FINE) approx. 120 minutes (STD) approx. 30 minutes (FINE) approx. 60 minutes (STD)

1998

Video (Movie) : Conforming to DVD video recording format (MPEG audio layer 2) Photo (Still) : Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video recording

format (704 × 480 pixels) and JPEG Video (Movie): Conforming to DVD video format (MPEG audio layer 2) MPEG audio layer 2, Dolby AC3, Linear PCM (LPCM) 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (Conforming to DVD-RAM Ver.2.1) 8 cm DVD-R disc (Conforming to DVD-R for General Ver.2.0) Video/audio input Digital input/output terminal (connected to PC USB jack) ×1 Lithium-ion

7.2V DC / approx. 5.8W when recording with LCD monitor off 82 × 101 × 143 mm (excluding hood and projections) 0 to 40 °C (less than 80 %) 0 to 30 °C when connection to PC

-20 to 60 °C approx. 670 g (without battery and disc) approx. 830 g (when using DZ-BP14(R)/DZ-BP16 (soldseparately) battery) AC adapter, battery, AV input/output cable, infrared remote control, 2 "AA" batteries for remote control, lens cap, lens cap string, shoulder strap, power cable, 2 ferrite cores, 8 cm DVD-R disc, 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (one side type)

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/output ×1, S-video output ×1, External microphone input ×1,

(*1)

(*3)

Note: Refer to next page for

(*1)

(*5)

(Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.)

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Model

DZ-MV238E(AU) DZ-MV238E(SW) DZ-MV230E DZ-MV230E(UK) DZ-MV208E(AU) DZ-MV208E(SW) DZ-MV200E DZ-MV200E(UK)

: Number of pixels in recording

Model

DZ-MV238E(AU) DZ-MV238E(SW)

DZ-MV230E DZ-MV230E(UK)

DZ-MV208E(AU) DZ-MV208E(SW)

DZ-MV200E DZ-MV200E(UK)

: XTRA mode of DVD-RAM

Provided

Not provided

Camera/Extrenal input at:

704 × 576 (XTRA/FINE mode) 352 × 576 (STD mode)

Camera:

704 × 576 (XTRA/FINE mode) 352 × 576 (STD mode)

Camera/Extrenal input:

704 × 480 (XTRA/FINE mode) 352 × 480 (STD mode)

Camera:

704 × 480 (XTRA/FINE mode) 352 × 480 (STD mode)

disc recording

Video (Movie) recording

: Video/audio (analg signal)

input function

Provided

Not provided

Provided

Not provided

Photo (Still) recording

JPEG

Camera:

1280 × 960

Extrenal input:

640 × 480

Camera:

1280 × 960

Camera:

1024 × 768

Extrenal input:

640 × 480

Camera:

1024 × 768

: 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (one

side type) of accessory

Provided

Not provided

MPEG

Camera:

704 × 576

Extrenal input:

704 × 576

Camera:

704 × 576

Camera:

704 × 576

Extrenal input:

704 × 576

Camera:

704 × 576

: Required minimum illumination

DZ-MV238E(AU) DZ-MV238E(SW) DZ-MV230E DZ-MV230E(UK) DZ-MV208E(AU) DZ-MV208E(SW) DZ-MV200E DZ-MV200E(UK)

Reference:

Power supply Input capacity DC output Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Operation temperature Allowable relative humidity

Specifications of DZ-ACE1 AC Adapter

0.5 lx (Low light mode)

0.1 lx (Low light mode)

0.3 lx (Low light mode)

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 28 VA (at 100 V)

8.4 V, 1.5 A Approx. 185 g 46 x 30 x 111 mm 0 to 40 °C 90% less than

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(Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.)

2. Comparison of Specifications/Functions with Previous Model

Note: Destinations normally added at the end of model names, (AU), (SW), (UK), etc. are omitted in this table.

Item

CCD image sensor

Total number of pixels

Number of video (movie) effective pixels Number of photo (still) effective pixels

Lens Focal length

(When converted to

Specifications/Functions

Minimum required illumination Minimum recordable distance

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Image stabilizer system

Shutter When recording speed video (movie)

Flash

Self-timer recording

Interval recording

Built-in microphone Recording/playback media

Recording 8 cm DVD-RAM disc mode 8 cm DVD-R disc Maximum 8 cm DVD-RAM disc video (both sides) (movie) recordable time 8 cm DVD-R disc

Maximum 8 cm DVD-RAM disc recordable (both sides) number of 8 cm DVD-R disc photos (one side) (stills)

35 mm camera) F-value Zoom magnification

Focus Filter diameter

When recording photo (still)

(one side)

DZ-MV238E/MV230E DZ-MV208E/MV200E

1/4 inch interlaced DZ-MV238E/MV230E: approx. 1,160,000 DZ-MV208E/MV200E: approx. 800,000 DZ-MV238E/MV230E: approx. 880,000 DZ-MV208E/MV200E: approx. 410,000 DZ-MV238E/MV230E: approx. 1,060,000 DZ-MV208E/MV200E: approx. 740,000 Video(movie): approx. 44 to 528 mm Photo(still): approx. 38 to 456 mm

F2.0 to 2.7 (f = 4.1 to 49.2 mm) Optical 12×; 240× when digital zoom is used Autofocus/manual focus 37 mm [Refer to "*5" on page 1-2] With wide-angle:approx. 1 cm With telephoto: approx. 1 m Black & white

2.5 inch color TFT (approx. 60,000 pixels) Electronic type (only when recording video) 1/60-1/4000 (auto)

1/4-1/800 (auto)

Not equipped: Optional

[Usable only with photo (still)]

Usable only with photo (still) (approx. 10 seconds) Not equipped

Stereo, omnidirectional 8 cm DVD-RAM disc

(conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1)

8 cm DVD-R disc

(conforming to DVD-R for General

Ver. 2.0) Video (movie) [with audio] / Photo (still) Video (movie) [with audio] XTRA mode: approx. 36-120 minutes

[Refer to " FINE mode: approx. 60 minutes STD mode: approx. 120 minutes FINE mode: approx. 30 minutes STD mode: approx. 60 minutes 1998

Photo (still) cannot be recorded on DVD-R disc

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DZ-MV100E

1/4 inch interlaced approx. 1,160,000

approx. 880,000

approx. 1,060,000

Same as in left column

Optical 12×; 48× when digital zoom is used

Same as in left column Same as in left column

18 lx

Same as in left column

0.44 inch color TFT (approx. 180,000 pixels)

3.5 inch color TFT (approx. 200,000 pixels)

Same as in left column

1/30-1/800 (auto)

Equipped: Usable only with photo (still)

(auto/forced on/off) Guide number: 4 Effective distance: approx. 4 m

Same as in left column

Equipped: Usable only with photo (still) (can be set in 10 seconds units from approx. 30 seconds to approx. 5 minutes)

Same as in left column

8 cm DVD-RAM disc

(conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1)

Video (movie) [with audio] / Photo (still) Incompatible with DVD-R disc FINE mode: approx. 60 minutes STND mode: approx. 120 minutes

Incompatible with DVD-R disc

Same as in left column

Incompatible with DVD-R disc

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Video 8 cm DVD-RAM disc recording format 8 cm DVD-R disc

Photo 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (still) recording format

Specifications/Functions

Audio playback format

Jacks Video/audio mounted

Battery system Power requirements Power consumption

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Allowable operating temperature/ humidity Weight (excluding battery and disc) Analog input recording function

Disc Navigation Program AE White balance Exposure correction

Built-in microphone wind noise reduction Battery pack charging on camera/ recorder Accessory shoe Speaker output Provided AC adapter or AC adapter/charger Provided battery pack Provided infrared remote control Provided disc Optional 8 cm DVD-RAM disc Optional battery pack (including the same type battery

accessories

pack provided) Optional video flash

Major provided/optional

Optional video light PC connection kit

*1: Refer to "Supplement to comparison of functions" on the next page for detailed comparison of Disc Navigation and

program AE functions.

*2: DZ-WINPC3(W) is used in common for video (movie) and photo (still). *3: DZ-WINPC1 is for photo (still), and DZ-WINPC2 is used in common for video (movie) and photo (still).

8 cm DVD-R disc

S-video External microphone input Digital input/output

Conforming to DVD video recording format (MPEG audio layer 2) Conforming to DVD video format (MPEG audio layer 2 ) Conforming to DVD video recording format, and JPEG (1280 × 960 pixels), recorded simultaneously [Refer to "

Photo (still) cannot be recorded MPEG audio layer 2, linear PCM (LPCM), Dolby AC3, Input/output or output: 1 (ø 3.5 mm) [Refer to " Output: 1 1(ø 3.5 mm. stereo mini-jack;

1 (mini-USB, Type B) Lithium-ion

7.2 V DC approx. 5.8 W when recording with LCD monitor off approx. 82 x 101 x 143 mm (excluding hood and projections) 0 to 40 °C / 80 % or less (0 to 30 °C when connected to PC) approx. 670 g Equipped (video/audio input/output jack used) or Not equipped [Refer to "*2" on page 1-2] Equipped (*1) 6 modes equipped (*1) Auto/Hold Auto/Manual, exposure correction used in common Not equipped

Equipped

Mounted: With power terminal Monaural, 200 mW (max) DZ-ACE1 [AC Adapter] (100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz input) DZ-BP14(R) (7.2 V/1600 mAh) DZ-RM2 8 cm DVD-R disc (DR30.1P) DRMS-V28R (recommended) DZ-BP14(R) (7.2 V/1600 mAh) DZ-BP16 (7.2 V/1600 mAh) DZ-BP28 (7.2 V/2800 mAh) DZ-FLH3

DZ-LD9 DZ-WINPC3(W) (*2)

DZ-MV238E/MV230E DZ-MV208E/MV200E

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impedance: 600 to 1 k ohm)

Incompatible with DVD-R disc

Conforming to DVD video recording format (704 × 480 pixels), and JPEG (1280 × 960 pixels), recorded simultaneously [640 × 480 pixels with external input] Incompatible with DVD-R disc MPEG audio layer 2, Dolby AC3

Output: 1

1 (Hitachi original shape)

approx. 6.5 W when recording with LCD monitor off approx. 78 x 108 x 166 mm (excluding hood and projections) 0 to 40 °C / 80 % or less (0 to 35 °C when connected to PC) approx. 800 g Not equipped

Equipped (*1) 5 modes equipped (*1)

Equipped: ON/OFF selectable

Not equipped

Not mounted

DZ-ACP1 [AC Adapter/charger] (100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz input) DZ-BP16 (7.2 V/1600 mAh) DZ-RM1 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (DRMS-V28R)

DZ-BP16 (7.2 V/1600 mAh) DZ-BP28 (7.2 V/2800 mAh)

Unnecessary: Flash built into camera/

Unusable DZ-WINPC1/DZ-WINPC2 (*3)

DZ-MV100E

Same as in left column

Same as in left column Same as in left column

Same as in left column

recorder

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Supplement to comparison of functions

Comparison of Disc Navigation Function

The following table shows the differences in Disc Navigation function between DZ-MV238E/MV230E/MV208E/MV200E and DZ-MV100E, using the function names of DZ-MV238E/MV230E/MV208E/MV200E. Since the names of functions using Disc Navigations are different for DZ-MV238E/MV230E/MV208E/MV200E and DZ-MV100E, some functions overlap and are omitted in the following table:

Note: A DVD-RAM disc recorded or edited on DZ-MV238E/MV230E/MV208E/MV200E can be played back or edited

on DZ-MV100E. A DVD-RAM disc recorded or edited on DZ-MV100E can be played back or edited on DZ-MV238E/MV230E/MV208E/MV200E, except for scene memo function.

Play list

Scene

Program

Disc

Others

Function name

Switch Play Create Edit Title Delete Delete Edit

Skip Select

Detail Title Switch Play Title Capacity Format Disc Finalize Update Control Info Repeat Play

Fade Combine Divide Move

Current -> End Start -> End All

DZ-MV238E/MV230E/MV208E/MV200E

DVD-RAM disc

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes

No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

No Yes Yes

DVD-R disc

No No No No No No No No No No No

No Yes Yes

No Yes

No Yes Yes

No Yes

DZ-MV100E

Yes Yes

No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

No Yes Yes

Comparison of Program AE Function

Mode

Auto/Full auto Sports Portrait Spotlight Sand & Snow Low Light

DZ-MV238E/MV230E DZ-MV208E/MV200E

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

DZ-MV100E

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

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3. Formats Concerning DVD (DVD-RAM/DVD-R Discs)

The contents in this section are correct as of March 2002.

3.1 Formats for DVD-RAM/DVD-R Discs

(1) Overview

DVD discs can be divided into DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM and DVD-RW. The format for each type is stipulated in format books defined by DVD Forum (*1). Each time format articles are added or changed, the books versions are also changed. The following diagram shows the overview of formats of DVD-RAM (*2) and DVD-R (*3) discs that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder:

*1: DVD Forum is an international organization that

rules on technical specifications of DVD format.

*2: Use 8 cm discs for AV (discs on which "For Video",

etc. is specified), which is suitable for video recording, on this DVD video camera/recorder.

*3: DVD-R disc has two formats – DVD-R for

General (for home use) and DVD-R for Authoring (for professional use). Use an 8 cm "DVD-R for General" disc for AV (discs on which "For Video", etc. is specified), which is suitable for video recording, on this DVD video camera/recorder.

(2) Specifications

Item

Format version Diameter of medium Cartridge Capacity (per side) Number of times rewritable Laser wavelength (NA) Recording format Track format Track pitch Data recording bit length Sector size Modulation scheme Error correction format Recording rate

8 cm DVD-RAM

DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 8 cm

Provided (*4)

1.46 Gbytes At least 100,000

650 nm (0.6)

Mark edge recording

Wobble land groove

0.615 µm

0.28 µm

2048 bytes

8/16 modulation

RSPC (Read Solomon Product Coding)

22.16 Mbps

DVD

(Digital Versatile

12 cm DVD-RAM

(reference) DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 12 cm

4.7 Gbytes

Disc)

Version 2.0

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

DVD-Video

DVD-Audio

DVD-ROM

DVD-RW

8 cm DVD-R

DVD-RAM

(12cm)

Version 1.0

2.6GB

DVD-RAM

(12cm)

Version 1.0

3.95GB DVD-R (12cm)

12 cm DVD-R

(reference)

DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0

8 cm Not provided (*5) Approx. 1.46 Gbytes

12 cm Not provided

4.7 Gbytes

Write-once only

650 nm (0.6)

Mark edge recording

Wobble groove

0.74 µm

0.27 µm

2048 bytes

8/16 modulation

RSPC (Read Solomon Product Coding)

26.16 Mbps

Version 2.1

4.7GB/1.46GB DVD-RAM

(12cm/8cm)

DVD-R for General

Version 2.0

4.7GB/1.46GB

DVD-R

(12cm/8cm)

DVD-R for Authoring

Version 2.0

4.7GB DVD-R (12cm)

*4: Note the following three types of 12 cm DVD-RAM disc depending on whether the cartridge is provided or not, and usable

status with or without cartridge:

Type 1 (with cartridge, usable only when cartridge is in) Type 2 or 4 (with cartridge, usable both when cartridge is in and when it is removed)

Non-cartridge (without cartridge) The 8 cm DVD-RAM disc can be used both with cartridge in and with cartridge removed, the same as DVD-RAM Type 2 or 4.

*5: When using DVD-R disc on this DVD video camera/recorder, insert disc into caddy.

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3.2 DVD file format

DVD format can be divided into physical format (structure and shape of disc), file format (structure of file, directory, etc.), and application format (video, audio, etc.): The file format conforms to UDF (*7) defined by OSTA (*6). This DVD video camera/recorder uses 8 cm DVD-RAM discs (for AV) and 8 cm DVD-R discs (DVD-R for General, for AV), which are initialized according to the UDF version 2.01 file format. Unformatted 8 cm DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc cannot be used: Initialize it by the specified procedure (*8).

*6: OSTA stands for Optical Storage Technology Association, which is the internal industrial group that promotes

recordable optical storage used to store computer data and video. OSTA does not set standards, but supports the optical storage industry that defines the practical phasing of standards and maintains the compatibility of products subsequently produced.

*7: UDF stands for Universal Disk Format. *8: Refer to "4. Initializing and Finalizing DVD-RAM/DVD-R Discs" in the following section for how to initialize DVD-RAM

and DVD-R discs.

(2000)

DVD video recording

standard

DVD video format

[for recording (DVD-R/RW) &

for playback only (DVD-ROM)]

3.3 DVD video recording format

The following two DVD video recording formats are defined by DVD Forum (*9): This DVD video camera/recorder is compatible with both recording formats, which can be switched to match the recording medium.

DVD video recording format : DVD-RAM disc DVD video format : DVD-R disc

DVD video playback-only

standard

DVD video fromat

[for playback only

(for DVD-ROM)]

Reference

(1999)

DVD video recording format

Revised

[for recording (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW)]

(1) DVD video recording format

The DVD video recording format is a common international format defined in 1999 for recording of video on DVD in real time. This format was established with reference to the "DVD video format" that had been adopted for playback-only DVD-ROM discs (i.e., DVD video discs) before this format was defined. The DVD video recording format has achieved real-time recording, addition or deletion of video/audio, and editing, which had been considered difficult. It also defines the devices for achieving the characteristics inherent in disc, such as easy arrangement of playback order (play list function), coping with photos (stills), recording of character data for searching, etc.

(2) DVD video format

The conventional "DVD video format" was adopted only for playback-only DVD-ROM discs (i.e., DVD video discs), but it was revised in 2002, and also applied to DVD recording media (DVD-R/DVD-RW). (*10) With this format, the versatile editing functions that the DVD video recording format offers cannot be used, but the recorded DVD-R and DVD-RW discs have a physically high affinity with DVD-ROM disc (i.e., DVD video disc), and can be played back on DVD players and PCs compatible with DVD-ROM. (*11)(*12)

*9: DVD Forum is an international organization that decides technical specifications of DVD format. *10: The DVD video format allows recording of "recording free" programs: It does not allow recording of "one-time only

recordable" programs.

*11: The DVD video format newly defines the identification method of discriminating the DVD-R and DVD-RW discs

from DVD-ROM, but conformity to this format is on a voluntary basis for each manufacturer, so these discs may not be playable, depending on the manufacturer or model. To make DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder playable on another DVD device, the disc must be finalized: Refr to "4. Initializing and Finalizing DVD-RAM/DVD-R Discs" in the following section for how to finalize the DVD-R disc.

*12: With this DVD video camera/recorder, audio recording can be selected from the LPCM (linear PCM)mode that

conforms to DVD video format, the FINE mode, and the STD mode that uses the MPEG2 audio layer 2, which is the optional standard of DVD video format.

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Comparison of DVD video recording format and DVD video format

Item

DVD video recording format

DVD video format

Video

Audio

Sub-picture

Data for control Multiplexing type Versatile editing functions Finalization needed or not Playback device

Coding format Number of streams Aspect ratio Number of pixels (NTSC)

Photo (still) data structure Coding format Number of streams Number of channels per stream Coding format Number of streams Display control command

MPEG-1/MPEG-2

1 stream only

4:3/16:9 720 × 480, 704 × 480, 544 × 480, 480 × 480, 352 × 480, 352 × 240 I picture of one photo (still)

MPEG/Dolby AC3/Linear PCM Up to 2 / Up to 8 Mono/Stereo/Dual Mono/Multi (up to 71 channels)

Run-length encoding

Sub-set of that at right None

MPEG-2 program stream Possible Not needed Players and PCs compatible with DVD-RAM

720 × 480, 704 × 480, 352 × 480, 352 × 240 Not defined

Up to 8 Mono/Stereo /Multi (up to 71 channels)

1 only

Full set Provided (essential)

Impossible Needed DVD players, PCs compatible with DVD-ROM, etc. (unplayable on some models)

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4. Initializing and Finalizing DVD-RAM/DVD-R Discs

Caution:

Always use AC adapter to power the DVD video camera/recorder when initializing or finalizing DVD-RAM/DVD-R disc. Turning power off midway will result in fault in disc, which could make recording or playback impossible. Do not allow any interruption during initializing or finalizing of DVD-RAM/DVD-R disc, such as turning power off: Doing this will result in fault in disc, which could make recording or playback impossible. If DVD-RAM/DVD-R disc is dirty, initializing or finalizing may not be completed normally.

Perform the following procedures after turning DVD video camera/recorder on and opening the LCD monitor (while viewing LCD screen). Use the buttons, etc. on DVD video camera/recorder for all operations.

4.1 How to initialize DVD-RAM disc

Caution:

Executing this operation will delete all files on DVD-RAM disc: Copy necessary files to PC, etc. Initialization is performed on one side and then the other. When initializing only one side, be sure to check the recorded contents before executing this operation.

There are two methods of initialization – with the Disc Navigation function, to be described here, and without it. For initialization without Disc Navigation, refer to "2.2 Forced disc formatting" in Chapter 3.

Before starting:

Use the joystick to move the cursor to a menu item, and then designate it when Disc Navigation is in operation. (Tilt up, down, to left or right to move to an item, and press the center of joystick to designate the item.)

Operational procedure:

1) Release write-protect of DVD-RAM disc to be initialized and load the disc in the DVD video camera/recorder.

2) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button to start Disc Navigation.

3) Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.

4) Choose "Disc", "Format Disc" on the menu screen, and then designate it.

5) The screen for verifying disc formatting will appear: Choose "YES" and designate it. (*1)

6) When initialization ends normally, message "Disc formatted" will appear: To initialize the other side of disc, turn it over, and start with step 1). To finish the work, press the DISC NAVIGATION Button again.

*1: Choosing "NO" and designating it will stop initialization.

4.2 How to initialize DVD-R disc

Caution:

This operation is necessary only when using brand-new DVD-R disc the first time. After this operation, the DVD-R disc can be used only on this DVD video camera/recorder (it will not be recordable on another device). Do not initialize the DVD-R disc when using it on PC (i.e., connecting the DVD video camera/recorder via USB and using it as an external device of PC).

Operational procedure:

1) Load a brand-new DVD-R disc to be set.

2) After disc is recognized, message "For camera use?" will appear: Choose "YES" following the screen and designate it.

(*1)

*1: The on-screen message will appear only when a brand-new, unformatted DVD-R disc is loaded. Choosing "NO" and

designating it will not initialize the DVD-R disc.

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4.3 How to finalize DVD-R disc

Caution:

The operation is necessary when playing back on another device (DVD player, etc.) a DVD-R disc on which video was recorded using this DVD video camera/recorder. No further recording or editing can be done on a finalized DVD-R disc. When the finalized DVD-R disc is loaded in this DVD video camera/recorder, will appear on the disc thumbnail screen.

Before starting:

Use the joystick to move the cursor to a menu item, and designate it when Disc Navigation is in operation. (Tilt up, down, to left or right to move to an item, and press the center of joystick to designate the item.)

Operational procedure:

1) Load the DVD-R disc to be finalized in the camera/recorder.

2) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button to start Disc Navigation.

3) Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.

4) Choose "Disc", "Finalize" on the menu screen, and then designate it.

5) Following the screen, choose "YES" and designate it. (*1)

6) A message showing that the disc is being finalized will appear, and then finalizing will be completed.

*1: Choosing "NO" and designating it will stop finalization.

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5. Displaying Remaining Disc Capacity

Capacity

Approx.

VIDEO(XTRA) : 18min VIDEO(FINE) : 30min VIDEO(STD) : 61min PHOTO : 999 Capacity : 100%

RETURN

Capacity

Approx.

VIDEO(FINE) : 30min VIDEO(STD) : 61min PHOTO : 999 Capacity : 100%

RETURN

This section shows how to check the remaining capacity on an inserted DVD-RAM/DVD-R disc. Perform the following procedures after turning DVD video camera/recorder on and opening the LCD monitor (while viewing LCD screen). Use the buttons, etc. on DVD video camera/recorder for all operations.

Caution:

Once video is recorded on DVD-R disc, the record quality mode will be maintained. Therefore, all record quality modes and disc capacity for unrecorded DVD-R disc will be displayed, but after recording is started only the record mode used and disc capacity will appear. This DVD video camera/recorder specifies that no photo can be recorded on DVD-R disc: No remaining recordable photo will appear. Once the DVD-R disc has been finalized ( appears on the disc thumbnail screen), no further recording or editing can be done even if there is sufficient remaining capacity.

Note:

With DVD-RAM disc, the remaining capacity on only one side will appear. The remaining capacity of write-protected DVD-RAM disc will appear as "0 min".

Before starting:

Use the joystick to move the cursor to a menu item, and then designate it when the Disc Navigation is in operation. (Tilt up, down, to left or right to move to an item, and press the center of joystick to designate the item.)

Operational procedure:

1) Load DVD-RAM/DVD-R disc to be checked for capacity in the DVD video camera/recorder.

2) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button to start Disc Navigation.

3) Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.

4) Choose "Disc", "Capacity" on the menu screen, and then designate it: The remaining capacity will appear. Pressing the stop/cancel button will restore the thumbnail screen.

Example of displaying capacity on DVD-RAM disc [For DZ-MV238E/MV230E]

Fig. 5-1

Example of displaying capacity on DVD-RAM disc [For DZ-MV208E/MV200E]

Fig. 5-2

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6. Removing Disc from Cartridge or Caddy

Lock pins

Side A indication of disc

Surface to be recorded

Caution:

Most generally available 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-R discs for video camera use (for AV use) can be removed from cartridge or caddy and then used. Before removing a disc, however, refer to the instructions provided with it, or consult the disc maker to find out if removal is possible. Handle the removed disc with care as follows:

Do not leave the disc outside the cartridge or caddy. Do not subject the disc to heat, impact or undue force. (Never bend the disc.) Do not write on disc surfaces (Characters can be written only on the label printed surface of DVD-R disc

using an oily felt pen.) Be careful that the recording surface is not scratched and that no fingerprint, dust or dirt adheres to it: A dirty recording surface may cause block noise. If dirt adheres, use a dry, soft cloth to wipe it off. (Do not use solvent, water, anti-static agent, etc.) Caddy is used only for DVD video camera/recorder. When using DVD-R disc on another device, remove it from the caddy, and then follow the instructions of device to be used. Insert bare disc (disc removed from caddy or cartridge) into caddy or cartridge before using it on DVD video camera/recorder.

6.1 Disc packed in cartridge

(1) Removing the disc

1) Release (snap off) the lock pins at the bottom left corners of sides A and B (see Fig. 6-1a). (Use a fine tipped pen to slide the lock pin in the direction of arrow , and then turn it in the direction of arrow to snap

and remove it.)

2) While pushing the release levers from both sides inward, hold the center of disc tray and pull it out to the front (see Fig. 6-1c).

Fig. 6-1a

(2) Replacing the disc in cartridge

1) Make sure that the side indications on disc and cartridge match, and then insert the disc into cartridge (see Fig. 6-1d).

2) Fit the disc tray into the cartridge until a click is heard.

Notes: 1) The actual recording surface for side A is the surface opposite to

the one indicated "SIDE A".

2) The write-protect tabs are placed in the positions shown in Fig. 6-1f.

Recording not possible

Recording possible

Fig. 6-1e Fig. 6-1f

Side B

Side A

Indication of

Fig. 6-1b

Fig. 6-1c

side

Fig. 6-1d

(1)

(2)

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6.2 Disc packed in caddy

(1) Removing the disc from caddy

1) Insert your finger into the hole in the center of disc and lightly lift it up (in the direction of arrow ). (Fig. 6-2a)

2) Hold the disc at its edge and center hole, and remove it in the direction of arrow (obliquely upward).

(2) Replacing the disc in caddy

1) Hold the disc at its edge and center hole with the printed label surface up. (Fig. 6-2b)

2) Insert the disc under the claws at the disc hold portion in the direction of arrow . Gently push the disc in until it is completely stored.

Fig. 6-2a

CLAWS

Fig. 6-2b

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7. Battery Pack

Caution:

Securely attach a battery pack to the DVD video camera/recorder and charge it, using the provided AC adapter. Charge the battery at normal temperature (10 to 30°C). Charging at ambient temperature under -5°C or over 35°C may result in fault in battery pack. The battery pack will be warm during charging or immediately after charging ends, but this does not indicate a fault. if the following phenomena appear, the battery pack could be faulty:

Charging does not start within 10 seconds (the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator does not blink) Charging reaches only 75% even when 9 hours has elapsed after charging started.

Battery is not fully charged even when 5 hours has elapsed after it was charged to 75%. Dispose of used battery pack in an appropriate way. (The disposal method varies depending on the country or district.)

Prohibition:

Do not short-circuit battery terminals. Do not disassemble or modify the battery. Do not throw the battery into fire.

7.1 Checking charged status

The charged status can be checked using the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator:

Charging 0 to 50% complete : Blinks once per 1to 2 seconds Charging 50 to 70% complete : Blinks twice per 1 to 2 seconds Charging 75% or more : Blinks three times per 1 to 2 seconds Fully charged : Remains lit

7.2 Reference for charging time and continuous movie recordable time at normal temperature

Battery pack

DZ-BP14(R)/BP16

DZ-BP28

Charging time

approx. 170 minutes approx. 270 minutes

Continuous movie

recordable time

approx 40 to 60 minutes

approx 70 to 100 minutes

7.3 Life

The life of battery pack will vary greatly depending on the ambient environment and how often the DVD video camera/recorder is used. If the usable time of DVD video camera/recorder with a fully charged battery is noticeably short, the battery is probably dead.

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8. Demo (Demonstration) Mode

This section explains the demo (demonstration) mode equipped with this DVD video camera/recorder. Perform the following procedures after turning DVD video camera/recorder on and opening the LCD monitor (while viewing LCD screen). Use the buttons, etc. on this DVD video camera/recorder for all operations.

8.1 How to set demo mode

Before starting:

Operational procedure:

1) Set the power switch to "POWER OFF".

2) Connect the AC adapter or fully charged battery as the power supply.

3) Set the power switch to "VIDEO".

4) Press the MENU button to display the camera menu screen.

5) Choose "Initial Setup", "Demo Mode" on the camera menu screen, and then designate it.

6) Choose "Start" on the Demo Mode setting screen, and then designate it.

Notes: 1) Specifying “Demo Mode: Auto” will automatically set the camera/recorder to the demo mode in the following

status:

When the DVD video camera/recorder without a disc loaded is left without being operated for at least 3 minutes after it is turned on (except during playback/recording)

2) During the demo mode, the recording indicator blinks and no operation other than the following is accepted: Power switch Stop/cancel button DISC EJECT button MEMO button DISC NAVIGATION button

3) The demo mode will not operate when the camera/recorder is connected to PC.

8.2 How to exit demo mode

Note: To end the demo mode, perform any of the following operations: If "Demo Mode: Auto" is specified, the demo mode

will automatically start again in the above status even if it has stopped once.

Set the power switch to "POWER OFF". Press the stop/cancel button. Press the DISC EJECT button.

Before starting:

Operational procedure:

1) Set the power switch to "POWER OFF".

2) Connect the AC adapter or fully charged battery as the power supply.

3) Set the power switch to "VIDEO".

4) Press the MENU button to display the camera menu screen.

5) Choose "Initial Setup", "Demo Mode" on the camera menu screen, and then designate it.

6) Choose “Off” on the Demo Mode setting screen, and then designate it.

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8.3 Details of operation

The following shows the details of operation (display) in demo mode and the display order:

Order

Disc animation

Displaying logo

Displaying concept

Disc animation

Displaying logo

Playback using Disc Navigation

Creating play list using Disc Navigation

Disc animation

Displaying logo

Displaying features

*1: After step 10 is finished, step 1 will be restored, and then the operations/displays in steps 1-10 will be repeated.

Operation/display item

Description

Displays animation in which the disc at the center rotates at gradually higher speed. The DVDCAM logo appears first while it extends to left and right, and then the Hitachi logo appears. Displays the concept of DVD video camera/recorder in sequence. Same as in 1 above Same as in 2 above The procedure from thumbnail screen to start of playback is displayed with explanation. The procedure from selecting scenes on thumbnail display to creating play list is displayed with explanation. Same as in 1 above Same as in 2 above The major features of DVD video camera/recorder are displayed.

(*1)

9. Resetting various settings

9.1 System reset

Note: Execute system reset if the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally: It may recover.

(1) Items to be reset

The following items will be reset to defaults at the factory:

Item

Camera Functions Setup

Program AE

White Balance Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) Digital Zoom 16:9

Record Functions Setup

VIDEO Mode with DVD-RAM disc

VIDEO Mode with DVD-R disc Input Source PHOTO Input Self Timer OSD Output

Date Setup

Date Mode Date Set

Initial Setup

Beep Power Save Record LED Language

Demo Mode

Default

Auto

48×

Off

FINE

CAMERA

Field

Off On

D/M/Y

1/ 1/2002

0:00

On Off On

English

Auto

Auto, Sports, Portrait, Spotlight, Sand & Snow, Low Light Auto, Hold On, Off 240×, 48×, Off On, Off

XTRA, FINE, STD

FINE, STD CAMERA, LINE Frame, Field On, Off On, Off

D/M/Y, M/D/Y, Y/M/D

----------

On, Off On, Off On, Off English, French, Spanish, German, Italian Auto, Off, Start

Available Settings

Remarks

Some models are not equipped with XTRA mode. Refer to specification.

Only when using DVD-RAM disc

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(2) How to reset

1) Set the power switch to "POWER OFF".

2) Detach the AC adapter or battery so that no power source is installed in the DVD video camera/recorder.

3) Use a fine tipped pen, etc. to hold down the RESET button (SW3101) for several seconds.

RESET

Fig. 9-1

9.2 Resetting camera functions

Perform the following procedures after turning DVD video camera/recorder on and opening the LCD monitor (while viewing LCD screen). Use the buttons. etc. on DVD video camera/recorder for all operations.

(1) Items to be reset

The items of system reset in the above item, except for the date function, will be reset.

(2) How to reset

Before starting:

Operational procedure:

1) Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.

2) Choose "Initial Setup", "Reset" on the menu screen, and then designate it.

3) Following the screen, choose "YES" and designate it. (*1) To restore the normal status, press the cancel button.

*1: Choosing "NO" and designating it will stop reset.

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10. Explanation of Trouble Messages

This section includes the messages related to servicing which appear on the LCD screen during user operation, and their explanation. Refer to the instruction manual for messages other than those shown here. (The messages are subject to change without notice for improvements on operability.) Messages divided by broken lines will automatically appear in sequence. In the following text, the DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are generally referred to as “disc” except where this would cause confusing in understanding.

Message Cause/condition for message to appear Troubleshooting

Disc is not formatted. Format the disc now?

YES NO

Disc is not formatted. If it formats, it becomes unrecordable except for camera. Disc is not formatted. If it formats, it becomes impossible to use except a camera until it finalizes. Format this disc

for camera use?

YES NO Disc error has occurred. Formatting is not complete.

Disc error has occurred. Finalizing is not complete.

Finalize may not be complete. Finalize again now?

YES NO Disc error

Disc error has occurred. Format the disc now?

YES NO

Appears when an unformatted DVD-RAM disc or one initialized on PC is loaded. Appears if user rejects repair of video file (partial repair). Appears when DVD-R disc that is not formatted for use on DVD video camera/recorder is loaded. If the DVD-R disc is formatted, writing to it by other than by camera recording will be impossible, so the explanation about it will be displayed.

Appears when formatting of disc cannot be normally performed because of dirt of fingerprints, dust, etc., or warped disc is loaded. Appears when finalizing of disc cannot be normally performed because of dirt of fingerprints, dust, etc., or warped disc is loaded. Appears if accident, such as power off, has occurred during finalizing. If the message still appears even when the disc is cleaned and finalized again, the disc may be defective. Appears if accident, such as power off, occurred during finalizing, and then power was turned on again or disc was reloaded.

Appears when the disc has been edited on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder, and mismatch has occurred in recorded data. Appears when reading or writing from/to recorded file cannot be performed because of dirt of fingerprints, dust, etc., or warped disc is loaded. If the message still appears even when the disc is formatted or cleaned, the DVD video camera/ recorder may be faulty. Appears when disc that is loaded was formatted on PC or disc for which formatting has been suspended (logically damaged disc).

When initializing it, choose "YES" and designate it, following the screen. (*1) Choose "NO" and designate it to repair video file (partial repair). When initializing it, choose "YES" and designate it, following the screen. (*1)

Clean the disc, or use another disc.

Turn power on, or reload the disc and begin finalizing again. Use another disc.

To finalize the disc, choose "YES", following the screen, and designate it.

Format the disc (*1), or use another disc.

Clean the disc, or use another disc.

Check the DVD video camera/ recorder, and repair it if necessary.

Choose "YES" following the screen, and reformat the disc. (*1)

*1: Formatting a disc will delete all data recorded on it.

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Message Cause/condition for message to appear Troubleshooting

Error has occurred. Please restart.

Error has occurred. Please reinsert a disc.

Error has occurred. Error code No. ×××× Please read the manual.

Error: ××××

Disc error has occurred. Keep disc inside & restart.

Disc full. Cannot execute.

Disc overheat. Please retry later. Stop processing.

PlayList over limit.

Scenes over limit. Cannot add scenes.

Scenes over limit. Cannot divide scenes. Scenes over limit. Cannot move scenes. Cannot delete scenes.

Appears if abnormality has been detected by "selfdiagnosis function" when power was turned on, and the abnormality may be remedied when power is turned on again or disc is reloaded. This abnormality will be recorded in microprocessor as an error code after it is remedied. (*2) Appears if the same abnormality has been detected by "self-diagnosis function" three consecutive times. (Message in upper row will appear in modes other than recording; message in lower row will appear during recording.) The DVD video camera/recorder may be faulty: Take note of the error code and ask the factory for troubleshooting. Appears if abnormality has occurred during editing of video file (during Disc Navigation).

If the message still appears even when power is turned on again, the disc may be defective. Appears if the recording capacity of disc has reached the limit. If the message appears when the disc free space is sufficient, the RX file may be abnormal.

Appears when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder or the temperature of disc is too high, and reading or writing from/to recorded file on normal disc cannot be executed. Appears if an attempt is made to create a new play list after the number of registered play lists has reached the upper limit (99) of format. (*3) Appears if an attempt is made to register (record) a new scene after the number of recorded scenes has reached the upper limit (999) of format. (*4) Appears if an attempt is made to divide, move or delete a scene after the number of recorded scenes has reached the upper limit (999) of format.

(*4)(*5)

This message also appears when the number of scenes exceeds 999 by division or movement.

Turn power on again or reload a disc, following the screen.

Check the DVD video camera/ recorder, and repair it if necessary.

Exit the Disc Navigation function and turn power on with the disc loaded, following the screen (automatic repair of video file). Use another disc.

Use another disc, or delete unnecessary scenes. Delete the RX file. (Refer to "Subsidiary functions for servicing" in Chapter 3.) Turn power off, leave the DVD video camera/recorder until the inside temperature decreases (effective if it is placed in well-ventilated place). Mistake in operation. Perform correct procedure.

Delete unnecessary scenes.

Combine divided scenes, and then delete if necessary.

*2: Refer to “Subsidiary functions for servicing” in Chapter 3 for how to display error codes. *3: The DVD video recording format sets maximum number of play lists at 99. *4: The DVD video recording format sets the maximum number of entry points at 999: Since one entry point is allocated

to one scene, the maximum number of scenes recordable on disc with this DVD video camera/recorder is 999.

*5: If recording is continued without editing, one scene will comprise one cell for each entry point. When scenes are combined,

only the number of entry points will decrease (only the entry point is deleted); the number of cells will not decrease. Assume that the number of cells before scenes are combined is 999, which is the upper limit defined by the DVD video recording standard. If a scene comprising one cell is divided at two points and the scene between the divided scenes needs to be deleted, the cell must be further divided in order to delete. However, since the number of cells has reached the upper limit in this case, the cell cannot be divided and the scene cannot be deleted.

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Message Cause/condition for message to appear Troubleshooting

Disc includes protected scenes. Delete scenes?

YES NO This Program is protected. Delete Program?

YES NO Data error in a part of image file. Repair data now?

YES NO Found error in image file. Repair data now?

YES NO Data error in a part of image file. Repair all data now?

YES NO

Error occurred. Please replace disc or format disc. Use AC adapter. Turn off power.

Control Information Error.

Appears if the disc has a program that is writeprotected by a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder. (This DVD video camera/recorder is not equipped with a write-protect function. However, the video recording format specifies that write-protect can be set for units of program.)

A message in upper row appears if power was turned off by mistake during video recording or editing (deleting, dividing or combining scenes, creating play list), and writing to file cannot be completed normally. A message in lower row appears if partial repair in upper row has failed. A message in upper row appears if power was turned off by mistake during video recording or editing (deleting, dividing or combining scenes, creating play list), and writing to file cannot be completed normally. A message in lower row appears if all repair in upper row has failed. In this case, data error on disc may occur (disc is logically damaged). Appears if AC adapter is not connected when repairing video file: Video file can be repaired only when AC adapter is connected. This message also appears if AC adapter is not connected when finalizing DVD-R disc. Appears if mismatch has occurred between the recorded video and the scene information because editing was performed near the limit of disc storage capacity on any device made by other manufacturers; it also appears if the control information file was operated. Appears when reading or writing from/to recorded file cannot be performed because of dirt of fingerprints, dust, etc. If the message still appears even when the control information is updated, or the disc is cleaned, the DVD video camera/recorder may be faulty.

If the device that has set write-protect can be found, release the writeprotect on that device. To execute deletion of scene or program, choose "YES", following the screen, and designate it.

Choosing "YES", following the screen, will automatically repair the video file. (*6)(*7) (Choosing "NO" will display the message for verifying initialization.)

Choosing "YES", following the screen, will automatically repair the video file. (*6)(*7) (Choosing "NO" will display the message for verifying initialization.) Initialize the disc (*1), or use another disc.

Connect AC adapter.

Update the control information.

Clean the disc, or use another disc.

Check the DVD video camera/ recorder, and repair it if necessary.

*1: Formatting a disc will delete all data recorded on it. *6: If the disc is removed while it is being recognized, the repair function of video file will be invalid. *7: Take care with the following when repairing video file:

If the timing with which power is turned off is inappropriate, normal repair may be impossible. If the disc has data that was recorded on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder, normal repair may be impossible. The repaired data may be different from the original recorded content because of partial deletion of defective portion. The repaired data (corrected portion in case of partial repair) loses the original date/time information because the information of date/time was located where repair was executed. If all repair is executed, repair will be made in the order of all videos and all photos, and the time-sequential relationship of recorded contents will be lost.

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Message Cause/condition for message to appear Troubleshooting

Scene without control info. Update control information?

YES NO

Disc is full. Cannot add control info.

DVD-R Disc, Video mode

cannot be changed.

*8: If s disc is edited on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder, or scenes in different programs are combined,

there may be no entry point attached to the start of program or play list.

Appears when Disc navigation is first started with a disc that has a scene whose thumbnail cannot be displayed with Disc Navigation (no entry point has been attached to the start of program or play list).

(*8)

Appears if, during the above process, the number of scenes on play list exceeds the upper limit (999) defined by the format. Appears if an attempt was made to change the Video recording mode of recorded DVD-R disc using the camera menu. (Once even one scene is recorded on DVD-R disc which has been initialized, it will be specified that the originally designated Video record mode be maintained.)

Choose "YES", following screen, and designate. (A thumbnail will be automatically produced if it is necessary, after Disc Navigation is started.) Mistake in operation. Perform correct procedure.

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*AV output jack *PC connection terminal (TO PC)

*External microphone jack

Viewfinder DISC EJECT button

Press down this button to open the disc guide.

CHARGE/ACCESS indicator

Will blink or light during charging, or while the DVD video camera/ recorder is operating.

Zoom lever

Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to the W side for wideangle.

Battery attachment platform DC cord connection terminal

(DC IN 8.4V) S-VIDEO output jack

Record button (REC) Power switch

PHOTO : To record still

images

VIDEO : To record a movie

POWER OFF: To turn off the DVD

video camera/re-

corder Press the red button at the center of power switch and turn it only when turning power on: It is not necessary to press the button when setting the switch to “POWER OFF”. The power switch cannot be changed over during recording. For playback, set the power switch to either “ PHOTO” or “ VIDEO”.

LOCK switch

To lock the recording mode, so that the VIDEO mode is not switched to the PHOTO mode by mistake.

Hand strap

TO PC

Inside the cover

15 17 18 19

24 25

13 4 56

11. Name of parts

Optical 12x zoom lens

Lens hood

Accessory shoe

Slide the cover to remove it, and then attach the optional video flash, etc., here. (See the instruction manual of device to be attached for details.)

Disc guide

SELECT button

MENU button

Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. The camera menu will appear even if disc is not loaded.

Recording indicator

The red indicator will light during recording.

Infrared receiver

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

7 9 10 13 14

Stereo microphone

2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside)

OPEN button

Press this button and hold it while opening the liquid crystal display (LCD).

Stop/cancel button

To end playback or set menu.

Joystick

Move the joystick to select a scene or menu item, and play back scenes.

DISC NAVIGATION button

(Extract from the instruction manual for DZ-MV230E/MV200E)

DISPLAY button DIG. ZOOM button DISC NAVIGATION button REVERSE SEARCH button STOP button FORWARD SKIP button REC button

ZOOM T button ZOOM W button SELECT button REVERSE SKIP button MENU button PLAY/PAUSE button FORWARD SEARCH button DELETE button

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

DISPLAY REC

SELECT

DELETE

DIGITAL

ZOOM

DISC

NAVIGATION

DZ-RM2W

45 46

51 52

39 40

31 32

Speaker

The sound accompanying a movie being played back will be heard from here.

Screen display button (DISPLAY)

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

Eyecup

31 32

Diopter control

To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder .

RESET button

To reset all settings to defaults.

LCD

BRIGHT

RESET

EXPOSURE FOCUS

35 36

SELECT

DISC

NAVIGATION

DISPLAY

VOL.

LCD BRIGHT button

Press this button to start LCD screen brightness adjustment.

EXPOSURE button

Press this button to adjust the exposure.

FOCUS button

To switch between manual focus and auto-focus.

Volume control buttons (VOL)/

buttons

To adjust the volume of sound from speaker, etc.

BATTERY EJECT button

To release the battery.

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CHAPTER 2 DISASSEMBLY

1. Names and Locations of Major Components

1.1 General View (Fig. 1-1)

1. Top cover

2. Heat radiating rubber A

3. R block

4. L block

5. O-ring

6. Hand strap

7. Disc cover

1.2 L Block (Fig. 1-2)

1. SWL cable

2. SWL circuit board

3. L case

4. LCD block

5. MR circuit board

6. LCD case U

7. Adjustment cap

8. AUD circuit board

9. Front block

10. Front case

11. Microphone cover

12. Microphone

13. Lens hood

Fig. 1-1

Fig. 1-2

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