Hitachi DZMV350A Service Manual

TK No. 7301E

DZ-MV350A

SERVICE MANUAL

DZ-MV350A(K)

Information of MAN, DRV, SID and HDM Circuit Boards

During servicing, replace the entire MAN circuit board, and the entire disc drive unit, including the DRV, SID and HDM circuit boards. Because of this servicing method, this service manual includes only the simplified circuit board diagrams, and does not include any schematic circuit diagrams. The simplified circuit board diagrams show the major voltage values: Refer to them during troubleshooting.

Additional items to be included

The following items will be included later:

Parts numbers identified TBR (To Be

Reported) in "7-2 Replacement Parts List"

6 Adjustment

MultiMediaCard

SPECIFICATIONS AND PARTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR IMPROVEMENT

DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

2003February

Digital Media Division,Tokai

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

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

1-2 Notes When Using Service Manual .......... 1-2

1-2-1 Value units used in parts list .................. 1-2

1-2-2 Values in schematic diagrams ............... 1-2

1-2-3 Identifications of sides A/B in

circuit board diagrams ........................... 1-2

1-2-4 Table for indexing locations of parts ....... 1-3

1-3 Electrostatic Protection Measures ............ 1-4

1-3-1 Grounding for prevention of

electrostatic damage ............................. 1-4

1-3-2 Cautions when handling

optical pickup......................................... 1-4

1-4 Lead-Free Solder...................................... 1-5

1-4-1 Characteristics of lead-free solder ......... 1-5

1-4-2 Solder for servicing................................ 1-5

1-4-3 Soldering iron for servicing .................... 1-5

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

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

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

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

2-3 Specifications ........................................... 2-3

2-4 Major Differences from

Previous Models ....................................... 2-6

2-5 List of Functions ....................................... 2-7

2-6 Compatibility of Recorded Discs ............... 2-9

2-7 Name of Parts .......................................... 2-10

2-8 Inserting Disc ........................................... 2-12

2-9 List of Abbreviations and Terms for

DVD Video Camera/Recorders ................. 2-14

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

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

4-2 System Resetting/Resetting

Camera Functions .................................... 4-2

4-2-1 List of setting items to be reset .............. 4-2

4-2-2 System reset procedure ........................ 4-3

4-2-3 Procedure for resetting

camera functions ................................... 4-3

4-3 Problem Guide.......................................... 4-4

4-4 Messages and Troubleshooting ................ 4-10

4-5 Self-Diagnosis Function and

Troubleshooting ........................................ 4-20

4-5-1 Message displayed by

self-diagnosis function ........................... 4-20

4-5-2 Error codes stored in flash memory....... 4-22

4-5-3 Major error codes and

troubleshooting ...................................... 4-23

4-6 Checking Versions of Firmware and

Updating ................................................... 4-25

4-6-1 Checking firmware versions................... 4-25

4-6-2 Updating firmware ................................. 4-26

4-7 Trouble Diagnosis ..................................... 4-28

4-7-1 Selecting service position ...................... 4-28

4-7-2 Disassembly/reassembly for enabling

service position ..................................... 4-29

4-7-3 Trouble diagnosis table .......................... 4-32

4-8 Procedure for Removing Disc from

Faulty DZ-MV350A ................................... 4-35

4-8-1 Item to be checked ................................ 4-35

4-8-2 How to remove disc ............................... 4-35

4-9 Special Functions ..................................... 4-37

4-9-1 Forced formatting of DVD-RAM disc ...... 4-37

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

3-1 Description of Mechanism ........................ 3-1

3-2 Description of Newly Adopted

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

3-2-1 Overview of SD memory card and

MultiMediaCard ..................................... 3-3

3-2-2 Standards for photo

recording on card .................................. 3-4

3-2-3 Software disc-protect function ............... 3-5

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

5-1 Preparations for Disassembly ................... 5-1

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

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

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

(2) Hood, Filter Piece, and Lens Cove ....... 5-3

(3) Eyecup, Accessory Shoe,

SAF Circuit Board, and L Block ............. 5-4

(4) Front Block, FAF Circuit Board, and

R Block .................................................. 5-5

(5) L Cover, L Case and LCD Block ............ 5-6

(6) Microphone, Microphone Cover,

Jack Cover, Front Case, and

FRT Circuit Board.................................. 5-6

(7) LCD Case U, MR Circuit Board,

and Fulcrum Block................................. 5-7

(8) SHE, AEL, and MAN Circuit Boards ...... 5-8

(9) Disc Cover ............................................. 5-9

(10) EVF Unit and Camera Block .................. 5-10

(11) USB Circuit Board, Rear Cover,

and Hand Strap ..................................... 5-11

(12) LCD Circuit Board, Backlight,

2.5 LCD Unit , and LCD Case B ............ 5-12

(13) Link Bracket, Drive Block, Top Cover

and R Case ........................................... 5-13

(14) Fulcrum Cover U and

Fulcrum Cover B ................................... 5-14

(15) GYR Circuit Board and Lens Unit .......... 5-14

(16) Loader, DRF Circuit Board,

Disc Drive Unit, and Lock Unit ............... 5-15

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

Note: The explanation of adjustment will be described later.

7 Exploded View and Parts List............ 7-1

7-1 Exploded Views ........................................ 7-1

7-1-1 Main section .......................................... 7-1

7-1-2 LCD Block Section................................. 7-2

7-2 Replacement Parts List ............................ 7-3

7-2-1 Mechanical parts list .............................. 7-3

7-2-2 Electrical parts list ................................. 7-4

Schematic, Circuit Board and Block

Diagrams

1 Wiring Diagram .............................................. 1

2 Schematic Diagrams ..................................... 2

2-1 FRT Schematic Diagram ........................... 2

2-2 FAF Schematic Diagram ............................ 2

2-3 SAF Schematic Diagram ........................... 2

2-4 GYR Schematic Diagram .......................... 3

2-5 SHE Schematic Diagram ........................... 3

2-6 Board to Board [AEL]

Schematic Diagram ................................... 4

2-7 Lens Drive [AEL] Schematic Diagram........ 5

2-8 Audio [AEL] Schematic Diagram............... 6

2-9 EVF [AEL] Schematic Diagram .................. 7

2-10 LCD Schematic Diagram ........................... 8

2-11 MR Schematic Diagram............................. 9

2-12 USB Schematic Diagram ........................... 9

2-13 DRF Schematic Diagram ........................... 9

2-14 IC Block Dagrams...................................... 10

3 Circuit Board Diagram ................................... 11

3-1 FRT Circuit Board Diagram ....................... 11

3-2 FAF, SAF Circuit Board Diagrams .............. 11

3-3 GYR Circuit Board Diagram....................... 12

3-4 DRF Circuit Board Diagram ....................... 12

3-5 SHE, MR, USB Circuit Board Diagrams .... 13

3-6 AEL Circuit Board Diagram........................ 14

3-7 LCD Circuit Board Diagram ....................... 15

3-8 MAN Circuit Board Diagram ...................... 16

3-9 DRV Circuit Board Diagram ....................... 17

3-10 SID Circuit Board Diagram ........................ 18

3-11 HDM Circuit Board Diagram ...................... 18

3-12 Identification of Parts Location ................... 19

4 Block Diagrams ............................................. 20

4-1 Video/Audio Signal Process Section .......... 20

4-2 Disc Drive Section ..................................... 21

4-3 Power-1 ..................................................... 22

4-4 Power-2 ..................................................... 23

Safety Precaution for Repair

1-1 Cautions

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

CLASS 1

LASER PROCTECT

VISI

BLE

LASER

NOT

AND

INVI

RADIATION

STARE

INTO

BLE

WHEN

BEAM.

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.

OPEN.

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 > Notes When Using Service Manual

1-2 Notes When Using Service Manual

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

1-2-1 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

...........................................

KOHM

................................................

...............................................

k µF pF µH

1-2-2 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] [Capacitors]

Item

Value

Tolerance

Power

capacitance

Indication No indication

...................................................

..................................................

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.

...................................

.............................

............................

±5%

1/8W

Item

Value

Dielectric

strength

[Coils]

Item

Value

Indication No indication

...................................................

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

Indication

....................................................

..................................................

.................................

..............................

µF pF

50V

µH

1-2-3 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.

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Safety Precaution for Repair > Notes When Using Service Manual

1-2-4 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.

Parts

Location

Type of part

2 A

Zone "A" on board diagram

Zone "2" on board diagram

2) Two diagrams indicated for each board

Symbol

No.

Parts

Location

IC1201

A: Shows side A B: Shows side B

A - 2 A

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

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Safety Precaution for Repair > Electrostatic Protection Measures

1-3 Electrostatic Protection Measures

The laser diode in optical pickup block may be damaged by static electricity charged on clothes, human body, etc. Take great care when handling it to avoid electrostatic damage.

1-3-1 Grounding for prevention of electrostatic damage

Perform servicing in an environment where grounding is complete.

Grounding work bench

1) Lay out a conductive material (conductive sheet) or iron plate under the work bench on which

optical pickups are placed to ground the bench.

Grounding human body

1) Use an anti-static wrist strap to discharge static electricity charged on human body. Note,

however, that static electricity charged on clothes will not be discharged by anti-static wrist strap: Be careful that your clothes do not touch the optical pickups.

Conductive material (conductive sheet) or iron plate

Anti-static wrist strap

1M ohm

Ground

1-3-2 Cautions when handling optical pickup

1) The optical pickup has a high precision structure: Do not subject it to any impact.

2) Do not perform disassembly further than that described in this manual.

3) Never turn the semi-variable resistors in drive unit block.

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Safety Precaution for Repair > Lead-Free Solder

1-4 Lead-Free Solder

To protect the 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 during servicing. Lead-free solder may scatter at high temperatures (600°C).

1-4-1 Characteristics of lead-free solder

The melting point of lead-free solder is 30-40°C higher than that of lead based solder.

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

1-4-2 Solder for servicing

It is recommended that you use lead-free solder whose characteristics are the same as that used in this product, although it is also possible to service using lead based solder. However, if lead based solder is used for servicing, some precautions are necessary. (Neglecting these could decrease strength, causing malfunctions.)

Cautions when using lead based 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 based solder. Never

perform repair using the bare soldering iron tip without adding solder.

1-4-3 Soldering iron for servicing

It is recommended that you use a soldering iron with thermal control function, with which the temperature at its tip can be set. Lead-free solder melts at a temperature 30-40•‹C higher than lead based solder. Therefore, workability will be reduced unless you use a soldering iron whose temperature is high, whose temperature at 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: 320-450°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

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General Description

2-1 Overview

A 1/4-inch interlaced CCD (image sensor) with a total of 680,000 pixels (the number of effective pixels: 340,000) is installed. A 0.44-inch color LCD viewfinder is mounted. A 2.5-inch color LCD monitor is mounted. The volume of DZ-MV350A body has been reduced to half that of DZ-MV230A, by adopting an optical 10-power compact zoom lens and new round DVD holder for disc. For storage of photos, SD memory card/multimedia card can be used in addition to 8 cm DVD-RAM disc.

2-1-1 Servicing method

Table 2-1-1 shows the method for servicing each circuit board and each unit. Refer to "4 Troubleshooting" for the method of judging defects in each circuit board and each unit.

Information:

These servicing methods are subject to change without notice for the purpose of facilitating service procedures.

Table 2-1-1 Circuit Board and Unit Servicing

Method

Circuit board/Unit

AEL circuit board DRF circuit board DRV circuit board FAF circuit board FRT circuit board GYR circuit board HDM circuit board LCD circuit board MAN circuit board

MR circuit board SAF circuit board SHE circuit board SID circuit board USB circuit board Disc drive unit

*1: Film type board that connects AEL and FRT

circuit boards

*2: Film type board that connects MAN circuit

board and disc drive unit.

*3: Film type board that connects AEL circuit

board and switches in L case.

Servicing method

Component replacement.

Included in disc drive unit. Component replacement.

Included in disc drive unit. Component replacement. Circuit board assembly replacement (Order format). Except for the fuse trouble. Component replacement.

Included in disc drive unit. Component replacement. Unit replacement (Order format). Which incorporates the DRV, SID and HDM circuit boards.

DISC DRIVE UNIT

LCD CIRCUIT BOARD

AEL CIRCUIT BOARD

FAF CIRCUIT BOARD

GYR CIRCUIT BOARD

USB CIRCUIT BOARD

FRT CIRCUIT BOARD

SHE CIRCUIT BOARD

SAF CIRCUIT BOARD

MR CIRCUIT BOARD

DRF CIRCUIT BOARD

MAN CIRCUIT BOARD

Fig. 2-1-1 External Views of the Circuit Board/Unit

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General Description > Features

2-2 Features

Slim & Compact

The volume of DZ-MV350A body has been reduced to approximately half that of the previous DZ-MV230A, by using a compact disc drive unit, increasing the parts mounting density on circuit boards while decreasing the number of circuit boards, and using a round DVD holder and compact zoom lens.

Complying with SD memory card/

MultiMediaCard:

The previous models could record photos only on DVD-RAM disc, but the DZ-MV350A can also record them on SD memory card and MultiMediaCard (sometimes referred to as “a card” hereafter). The DZ-MV350A can also copy to a card photos recorded on DVD-RAM disc. The DZ-MV350A adopts the DCF standard and complies with DPOF*1 so that photos recorded on card can be utilized on various devices.

*1: Refer to "3-2-2 Standards for recording photos

on card" for details on DCF standard and DPOF.

DZ-MV350A

DZ-MV230A

Fig. 2-2-1 Reduced Body Volume

Round DVD holder

DVD-RAM/ DVD-R disc

Card (SD memory card/ MultiMediaCard)

PC connection kit/software for editing

provided:

The DZ-MV350A is provided with the PC connection kit and editing software, which were optional accessories with previous models. Connecting to PC and editing on it are easy.

Fig. 2-2-2 Media Storage Available on

DZ-MV350A

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General Description > Specifications

2-3 Specifications

Destinations normally added at the end of model names, (K), etc. are omitted in this table. Specifications are subject to change without notice for the purpose of improvement.

Item

CCD

Lens

Focus Zoom

Required minimum illumination Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Image Stabilizer Shutter speed Self-timer recording External microphone jack Recording mode

Maximum recordable time (per side)

Maximum number of recordable photos

Recording format

DVD-RAM disc

DVD-R disc

DVD-RAM disc (per side)

Card (When using 32MB SD memory card DVD-RAM disc

DZ-MV350A

1/4-inch interlaced Total number of pixels:

Approx. 680,000

Number of effective pixels:

Video: Approx. 340,000

Photo: Approx. 340,000 F1.8 - 2.5, f = 1/8 - 1-1/4 (3.15 - 31.5 mm) Filter diameter: 1-1/4 (30.5 mm) Auto/Manual Optical 10×, 40 - 240× with digital zoom added (40× for photo) 3 lx (When Low Light mode is selected)

0.44-inch color TFT (approx. 110,000 pixels)

2.5-inch color TFT (approx. 1,200,000 pixels) Electronic Type 1/60 - 1/4000 (video) Photo recording only Ø 3.5-mm stereo mini-jack Video (with audio) Photo (DVD-RAM disc, SD memory card, MultiMediaCard) XTRA mode: Approx. 18 min. FINE mode: Approx. 30 min. STD mode: Approx. 60 min. FINE mode: Approx. 30 min. STD mode: Approx. 60 min. LPCM mode: Approx. 30 min. 999 (However, if video and photo are mixed on one disc, the recordable number will decrease) Approx. 220 (in FINE mode) (Varies depending on the recording quality and the type of card)

Video: Conforming to DVD video

recording format (MPEG Audio layer 2)

Photo: Simultaneous recording,

conforming to DVD video recording format (704x480 pixels) and JPEG (640x480 pixels)

DZ-MV230A

1/4-inch interlaced Total number of pixels:

Approx. 1,100,000

Number of effective pixels:

Video: Approx. 720,000

Photo: Approx. 1,000,000 F2.0 - 2.7, f = 3/16 - 1-15/16 (4.1 - 49.2 mm) Filter diameter: 1-7/16 (37 mm) Auto/Manual Optical 12×, 48 - 240× with digital zoom added (48× for photo) 8 lx

Black & white

2.5-inch color TFT (approx. 60,000 pixels) Electronic Type 1/60 - 1/4000 (video) Photo recording only Ø 3.5-mm stereo mini-jack Video (with audio) Photo (DVD-RAM disc only)

XTRA mode: Approx. 18 min. FINE mode: Approx. 30 min. STD mode: Approx. 60 min. FINE mode: Approx. 30 min. STD mode: Approx. 60 min. LPCM mode: Approx. 30 min. 999 (However, if video and photo are mixed on one disc, the recordable number will decrease.)

--------------------------

Video: Conforming to DVD video

recording format (MPEG Audio layer 2)

Photo: Simultaneous recording,

conforming to DVD video recording format (704x480 pixels) and JPEG (1280x960 pixels)

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General Description > Specifications

Item DZ-MV350A DZ-MV230A

Recording

DVD-R disc

format

Card

Audio playback format

Recording media

Jacks

Battery system Power consumption (when recording with LCD monitor off) Dimensions (W × H × D, excluding projections) Operating temperature (humidity)

Storage temperature Weight (excluding battery and disc) Total weight when recording

Provided accessories

*1: The DZ-MV350A records audio on DVD-R disc using the MPEG Audio layer 2 format in FINE or STD

mode, and using the LPCM format in LPCM mode. The MPEG Audio layer 2 format is an option of DVD video standard. Record a DVD-R disc in LPCM mode to play it back on a DVD player that does not comply with this option standard.

Video: Conforming to DVD video

format (MPEG Audio layer 2 or LPCM

(*1)

selected)

Photo: Conforming to JPEG (640x480

pixels) standard MPEG Audio layer 2, LPCM, Dolby AC3 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) SD memory card MultiMediaCard Video/audio input/output × 1 External microphone input × 1 PC connection terminal (connected

to PC USB port) × 1

Lithium-ion Approx. 4.7 W (FINE mode)

Approx. 2-1/4 × 3-1/2 × 5-5/16 inch (57 × 89 × 134 mm) 32-104°F (0-40°C) (less than 80%) 32-86°F (0-30°C) when connected to PC

-4 - 104°F (-20 - 60°C) Approx. 480 g

Approx. 532 g (when using DZ-BP14S battery) AC adapter/charger, battery, AV/S input/output cable, infrared remote control, Lithium battery for remote control, lens cap, lens cap string, shoulder strap, power cable, DC power cord, ferrite core, software CDROM, PC connection cable, 8cm DVDR disc (in round DVD holder)

Video: Conforming to DVD video

format (MPEG Audio layer 2 or LPCM

(*1)

selected)

--------------------------

MPEG Audio layer 2, LPCM, Dolby AC3 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/output × 1 S-video input/output × 1 External microphone input × 1 PC connection terminal (connected

to PC USB port) × 1 Lithium-ion Approx. 5.8 W

Approx. 3-1/14 × 4 × 5-5/8 inch (82 × 101 × 143 mm) 32-104°F (0-40°C) (less than 80%) 32-86°F (0-30°C) when connected to PC

-4 - 104°F (-20 - 60°C) 670 g

Approx. 830 g (when using DZBP14(R)/BP16 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, 8cm DVD-R disc

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General Description > Specifications

Specifications of DZ-ACS1/ACS1(K) AC Adapter/Charger (Reference)

Power supply Input capacity DC output (max.) Charge output Weight External dimensions (W x H x D) Ambient temperature for operation Allowable relative humidity

100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 26 VA (at 100 V)

7.9 V, 1.4 A

9.4 V, 0.65A 105 g 61 × 32 × 91 mm 32 - 104°F (5 - 35°C) 40 - 80%

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General Description > Major Differences from Previous Models

2-4 Major Differences from Previous Models

Destinations normally added at the end of model names, (K), etc. are omitted in this table.

Item

CCD

Lens

Dimensions

Total weight during recording (when provided battery is used) Shapes of DVD holder, cartridge and caddy

(*1)

DZ-MV350A

1/4-inch interlaced Total number of pixels:

Approx. 680,000

Number of effective pixels:

Video: Approx. 340,000

Photo: Approx. 340,000 F1.8 - 2.5, f = 1/8 - 1-1/4 (3.15 - 31.5 mm) Filter diameter: 1-1/4 (30.5 mm) Zoom: Optical 10×

3-1/2 inch (89mm)

5-5/16 inch 2-1/4 inch (57mm)

Approx. 532 g

(134mm)

DZ-MV230A

1/4-inch interlaced Total number of pixels:

Approx. 1,100,000

Number of effective pixels:

Video: Approx. 720,000

Photo: Approx. 1,000,000 F2.0-2.7, f = 3/16 - 1-15/16 (4.1-49.2 mm) Filter diameter: 1-7/16 (37 mm) Zoom: Optical 12×

4 inch (110mm)

3-1/14 inch

(82mm)

Approx. 830 g

5-5/8 inch (143mm)

Disc protect Photo storage media

Round DVD holder

Software disc-protect DVD-RAM disc, SD memory card,

Mechanical write-protect on cartridge DVD-RAM disc

Cartridge

Caddy

MultiMediaCard

Battery

Lithium-ion Models: DZ-BP14S (provided)

DZ-BP14SW (optional)

Lithium-ion Models: DZ-BP16/BP14(R)

(provided/optional) DZ-BP28 (optional)

Battery charge system

By attachment to AC adapter/charger

By attachment to DVD video camera/ recorder

AC adapter/charger

DZ-ACS1 (AC adapter/charger)

DZ-ACE1 (AC adapter)

AV input/output cable

Infrared remote control External flash PC editing kit

(S/video/audio L/audio R plugs) DZ-RM3W (powered by CR2025 × 1) Unusable Provided

(Video/audio L/audio R plugs) DZ-RM1 (powered by 2 AA batteries) DZ-FLH3 can be used DZ-WINPC3 (optional)

*1: The DZ-MV350A cannot use the cartridge or caddy which was used on DZ-MV270A, DZ-MV230A, DZ-

MV200A and DZ-MV100A. With DZ-MV350A, when using disc that was used on these previous models, remove the disc from cartridge or caddy and place it in round DVD holder.

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General Description > List of Functions

2-5 List of Functions

Destinations normally added at the end of model names, (K), etc. are omitted in this table.

Item

Switching on-screen language

Demonstration mode Full Auto button Disc protect Camera functions

Disc record functions

Card record functions

Minimum distance for recording Program AE

White balance Digital zoom Microphone filter Exposure correction Backlight correction Input selection

External photo input Number of pixels for video (MPEG2) Number of pixels for photo during camera recording Number of pixels for photo during line-input recording in FRAME mode Number of pixels for photo during line-input recording in FIELD mode Copying photos to card Input selection

External photo input Number of pixels on photo File size of photo

DZ-MV350A

English/French/German/Spanish/ Italian Auto/Off/Start Equipped Software disc-protect Wide-angle side: Approx. 2 cm Telephoto side: Approx. 1 m Auto/Sports/Portrait/Spotlight/ Sand&Snow/Low Light Auto/Set/Outdoor/Indoor 1/Indoor 2 240×/40×/Off On/Off Auto/Manual

Exclusive button equipped

CAMERA/LINE (analog video signal input from external device) Frame/Field

XTRA/FINE: 704 × 480 pixels STD/LPCM: 352 × 480 pixels JPEG: 640 × 480 pixels MPEG: 704 × 480 pixels

JPEG: 640 × 240 pixels MPEG: 704 × 240 pixels

JPEG: 640 × 480 pixels MPEG: 704 × 480 pixels

Enable on Disc Navigation function

CAMERA/LINE (analog video signal input from external device) Frame/Field

JPEG: 640 × 480 pixels

FINE: Approx. 128KB NORM: Approx. 64KB ECO: Approx. 32KB

DZ-MV230A

English/French/German/Spanish/ Italian Auto/Off/Start

-------------------------Mechanical write-protect on cartridge Wide-angle side: Approx. 1 cm Telephoto side: Approx. 1 m Auto/Sports/Portrait/Spotlight/ Sand&Snow/Low Light Auto/Hold 240×/48×/Off

-------------------------Auto/Manual (used in common with backlight correction)

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CAMERA/LINE (analog video signal input from external device) Frame/Field

XTRA/FINE: 704 × 480 pixels STD/LPCM: 352 × 480 pixels JPEG: 1280 × 960 pixels MPEG: 704 × 480 pixels

JPEG: 640 × 240 pixels MPEG: 704 × 240 pixels

JPEG: 640 × 480 pixels MPEG: 704 × 480 pixels

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General Description > List of Functions

Item DZ-MV350A DZ-MV230A

Jacks

Disc Navigation function

Video/audio input/ output S-Video output

External microphone PC connection Accessory shoe

With disc

10-pin exclusive terminal [S (output only)/video/audio L/audio R] × 1 Included in Video/audio input/output terminal Ø 3.5 mm stereo × 1

Type B (mini USB), USB2.0 Power/control terminal not provided

Scene Delete [RAM]

PlayList [RAM]

Program Switch [RAM/R]

Go To [RAM/R]

Disc

ETC. Other settings

Edit [RAM] Copy [RAM]

Select [RAM/R]

Detail [RAM/R] Switch

Play Create Edit Title Delete

Play [RAM/R] Title [RAM]

To p End

Capacity [RAM/R] Protect Disc [RAM] Format Disc [RAM] Update Control Info. [RAM] Finalize [R]

Category [RAM] Repeat Play [RAM/R]

Thumbnail Skip Fade Combine Divide Move Start -> Current Current -> End All

Ø 3.5 mm (video/audio L/audio R) × 1

S-Video output terminal × 1

Ø 3.5 mm stereo × 1

Type B (mini USB), USB1.1 Power/control terminal provided (external flash: DZ-FLH3, DC light: DZ-LD9 mountable)

Scene Delete [RAM]

PlayList [RAM]

Program Switch [RAM/R]

Disc

ETC. Other

Edit [RAM] Skip

Select [RAM/R] Detail [RAM/R]

Switch Play Create Edit Edit Delete

Play [RAM/R] Title [RAM]

Capacity [RAM/R] Format Disc [RAM] Update Control Info. [RAM] Finalize [R]

Repeat Play [RAM/R]

Fade Combine Divide Move Start -> Current Current -> End

With card

Scene Delete

Go To

Card

Slide Show

Lock DPOF Select Detail

To p End

Capacity Format Card

All DPOF

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Start -> Current Current -> End All

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[RAM/R]: Operable with both DVD-RAM and R discs [RAM]: Operable with DVD-RAM disc only [R]: Operable with DVD-R disc only

General Description > List of Functions / Compatibility of Recorded Discs

Item DZ-MV350A DZ-MV230A

Power supply

*1: The charge time and Continuous video recordable time are only for reference: They may greatly vary

depending on the charge/use conditions.

Power voltage AC adapter/ charger Battery charge system Available batteries

Battery charge

time

Continuous video recordable time

7.2 V DC DZ-ACS1

By attachment to AC adapter/charger

DZ-BP14S: 7.2 V/1360mA

(provided)

DZ-BP14SW: 7.2 V/1360 mA

(optional)

DZ-BP14S: Approx. 165 min. (when

using DZ-ACS1)

DZ-BP14SW: Approx. 165 min.

(when using DZ-ACS1)

DZ-BP14S: Approx. 40 - 60 min.

DZ-BP14SW: Approx. 40 - 60 min.

7.2 V DC DZ-ACE1

By attachment to DVD video camera/ recorder DZ-BP28: 7.2 V/2800mA

(optional)

DZ-BP14(R)/BP16: 7.2 V/700 mA

(provided/optional)

DZ-BP28: Approx. 270 min. (when

using DZ-ACE1)

DZ-BP14(R)/BP16: Approx. 170 min.

(when using DZ-ACE1) DZ-BP28: Approx. 70 - 100 min. DZ-BP14(R)/BP16:

Approx. 40 - 60 min.

2-6 Compatibility of Recorded Discs

DVD-RAM*1 and DVD-R discs recorded or edited on DZ-MV350A can also be recorded, edited or played back on other video camera/recorders: However, DZ-MV100A is not compatible with DVD-R disc. DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs recorded or edited on other video camera/recorders can also be recorded, edited or played back on DZ-MV350A: However, a scene memo recorded using the DZMV100A Disc Navigation function cannot be played back or edited on DZ-MV350A. *1: Except for DVD-RAM discs for which disc-protect has been set.

The disc-protect set on DZ-MV350A cannot be released on other DVD video camera/recorders: See “3-2-3 Software disc-protect function” for details.

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General Description > Name of Parts

2-7 Name of Parts

A/V

MIC

(Inside the cover)

1234 5 6

Y EJECT

910

BATTER

(Bottom)

1 Recording indicator

The red indicator will light during recording.

2 Optical 10× zoom lens

3 Lens hood

Always remove this lens hood when using generally available tele-co nversion or wideconversion lens.

4 Infrared receiver

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

5 Zoom lever

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

6 Accessory shoe

7 Ex ternal microphone jack

8 AV input/output jack

9 Stereo microphone

10 2.5” type liquid crystal display (inside)

11 BATTERY EJECT switch

The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the bottom of this DVD video camera/recorder: Slide it when removing the battery.

12 13 14 1715

18 19 20 2221

12 Viewfinder

13 Diopter control

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

14 ACCESS/PC indicator

Will blink or light wh il e the DV D video ca mera/ recorder is operating.

15 DISC EJECT button

Press down and release this button to open the disc guide.

16 CARD ACCESS indicator

17 Card insertion block

18 Battery attachment platform

19 Record button (REC)

20 Power switch

21 Speaker

22 Hand strap

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General Description > Name of Parts

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

3531 32 33 3430

23 FULL AUTO button

To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic.

26 BLC (backlight compensation) button

Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear.

27 DISC NAVIGATION button

28 SELECT button

29 MENU button

Press this bu tton to display the menu for setting camera functi ons and Disc Navigation. The camera menu will appear even if disc is not loaded.

30 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (P. 71)

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

31 Volume control buttons (VOL)/ buttons

To a djust the volume of soun d from speaker, etc .

32 RESET button

To reset all settings to def aults (sta tus wh en the DVD vi deo camera/recorder was shipped from the factory

)

33 PC connection terminal (TO PC)

34 Joystick

24 FOCUS button

To switch between manual focus and autofocus.

25 EXPOSURE button

Press this button to adju st the exposure.

36 37

REC

DISC

NAVIGATION

DIGITAL

ZOOM

DZ-RM3W

ZOOM

DISPLAY

DELETESELECT

44 45

47 48

Move the joysti ck to se lec t a scene or menu i tem; then play back the scene or pause it.

35 Stop/cancel button

To end play back or cancel setting of

menu.

36 REC button

37 DIGITAL ZOOM button

38 Reverse skip button

39 Reverse search button

40 DISC NAVIGATION button

41 MENU button

42 ZOOM T button

43 ZOOM W button

44 Forward search button

45 Play/pause button

46 Forward skip button

47 DISPLAY button

48 Stop button

49 DELETE button

50 SELECT button

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

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General Description > Inserting Disc

2-8 Inserting Disc

(1) Inserting disc to DVD video camera/recorder

1 Pr ess down the DISC EJECT bu tton once and

release it. A few moments af ter the ACCESS/ PC indi cator

blinks, the cover of disc inse rtion block wil l open slightly.

DISC EJECT button

2 Gently op en the co ver by hand un til it stops. 3 In sert the disc, in Round DVD Ho ld er, into the

disc gu ide until it stops. Note that the recording/playback sur face of

di sc must face the inside of DVD vid eo camera/ recorder. The orientation f or inserting the disc into the disc guide is al so predetermined: Load the disc correctly, referring to the figure below.

4 Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE ” on

the co v er o f disc i nser tion bloc k, to close the co ver .

5 Turn the DVD video cam era /recorder on

( VI DEO or PHOTO).

When “DISC ACCESS” di sappears, the DVD vid eo camera/recorder is ready for recording.

Identifying recording/playback

sides of disc :

Single sided disc:

The recording/playback side is opposi te to the pri nted label.

Double -sided disc :

The recordi ng /playbac k sid e of “ SIDE A” is opposi te to the “SIDE A” marked side. The recordi ng /playbac k sid e of “SIDE B” is the “SIDE A” marked side.

“SIDE A” mark

The opposite side is the “SIDE A” recording/playback side.

Disc cover

PUSH CLOSE portion

Disc guide

Correct orientation

Incorrect orientation

(2) Removing disc from round DVD holder

Hold the Round DVD Holder with SIDE A facing up. While pushing the two release levers in marked on hold er, sl owl y open SI DE A of the ho lder i n the di recti on of arrow s (2), taking c are not to dro p the disc.

Without touching the recording/playback sur face, hold the disc edge and cen ter hole to remove it.

Release levers

SIDE A mark

the direction of arrows (1)

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General Description > Inserting Disc

(3) Replacing disc in round DVD holder

Open SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and replace the disc in

the hold er with the SIDE A mark or label sur face facing up,

taking care not to touch the d isc sur face.

Close SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and push it to lock the

releas e levers at p osi tions (3).

(4) When the hinge of rpund DVD holder comes off

OPEN marks

SIDE A mark side or Label surface

SIDE A mark

1 Push the hi nged por tion of the hol der piece marked SI DE A with

thumb and middle finger, and warp it in the direction of arrows (4).

2 Fit the hinged por tion of the other holder piece into the war ped

hinge por t ion.

Note

•

Handle the disc carefully so that no scratch, dirt, to the recording/playback

•

When not usingthe Round DVD Holder, store it in case: Do not leave a bare holder as is.

•

Be careful of drop or impact: If you drop theRound DVD Holder, the disc may pop out.

•

Do not subject the Round DVD Holder to force.

surface.

fingerprint or dust adheres

SIDE A mark side

Hinged portions

Approx. 90˚

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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

AC3

CPRM

DCF

Dolby AC3

DPOF

DVD

DVD Forum DVD-Audio DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-ROM DVD-RW DVD-Video

DVD Video Format DVD Video Recording Format

Exif

FireWire

IEEE1394

Interlaced CCD

i-LINK

JEIDA JEITA

JPEG

LCD LPCM

MMC MMCA

Explanation

See Dolby AC3. Content Protection for Recordable Media: Security technology (cross-certification technology) for SD memory card. Design rule for Camera File system standard: This camera file system standard, established by JEIDA (now merged to JEITA). 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. Digital Print Order Format: DPOF allows user to record print information along with photos on storage media to facilitate printing of photos. 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. International organization that formulates the technical standards of DVD One type of DVD standard disc, on which high-quality audio can be recorded One type of DVD standard disc, to which writing once is possible (recordable type) One type of DVD standard disc, to which writing up to 100,000 times is possible One type of DVD standard disc, to which data for computer can be recorded One type of DVD standard disc, to which writing up to 1000 times is possible One type of DVD standard disc, on which high-quality video and audio can be recorded Video recording/playback standard that applies to DVD-Video, DVD-R and DVDRW Video recording/playback standard that applies to DVD-RAM and DVD-RW: This allows versatile editing functions, differing from the DVD Video Format. Exchangeable image file format. File format used for recording photos on digital cameras, established by JEIDA (now merged to JEITA). See IEEE1394. Also referred to as FireWire or i-LINK: Standard for serial interface that connects PC and peripheral devices This CCD scans one image twice (scans roughly once and interpolates between first scanning lines the second time) and interlaces the images obtained by scanning twice to create a one-image signal. See IEEE1394. JEIDA stands for Japan Electronic Industry Development Association. JEITA stands for Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, which came into existence when JEIDA merged with EIAJ (Electronic Industries Association of Japan). JEITA has established Exif and DCF standard. Joint Photographic Expert Group: International standard format for compressing still images Liquid Crystal Display. LCD formats include STM and TFT. Linear Pulse Code Modulation. Also referred to as linear PCM. LPCM is a format that digitizes analog audio data during recording and converts it to analog data during playback. See MultiMediaCard. See MultiMediaCard Association.

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

Index Abbreviation/Term Explanation

MPEG

MPEG Audio Layer 2 MultiMediaCard

MultiMediaCard Association

OSTA

SCSI

SDA SD Card Association SDMI

SD Memory Card

SecureMMC Secure MultiMediaCard

Software discProtect

STN LCD

TFT LCD

UDF

USB

VBR

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. One of three audio compression standards (layers 1-3) defined by MPEG

Also referred to as MMC. Compact memory card, 32 mm long × 24 mm wide × 1.4 mm thick Also referred to as MMCA. This association promotes the widespread use of multimedia cards. Optical Storage Technology Association, which is an international industry organization that promotes recordable optical storage used to store computer data and images. Small Computer System Interface: A standard for connecting computer and peripheral devices. Frequently notated by prefixing or suffixing the number that indicates the data transfer rate, and First, Ultra, Wide, etc., to SCSI. See SD Card Association. Also referred to as SDA. This organization promotes the popularization of SD memory card. Secure Digital Music Initiative: This conference was established by hardware makers, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and music industry companies, to protect copyrights of musical compositions. Formally named Secure Digital Memory Card. This compact memory card, 32 mm long × 24 mm wide × 2.1 mm thick, is equipped with an advanced copyright protection function. See Secure MultiMediaCard. Also referred to as SecureMMC. This compact memory card has multimedia card specifications, to which an advanced copyright protection function is added. Unusable on the DVD video camera/recorder. This function writes the protect information to DVD-RAM disc to prevent accidental erasure. Software Disc-Protect is included in DVD-RAM disc specifications defined by DVD Forum. Super-Twisted Nematic Liquid Crystal Display: This type of color LCD is inferior to TFT LCD in coloring, view angle, etc. Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display: This type of color LCD features clear display, high contrast, wide view angle, etc. Universal Disc Format, which is a file format of recordable disc defined by OSTA. The version 2.01 UDF is used on DVD video camera/recorder. Universal Serial Bus: Standard of serial interface that connects PC and peripheral devices. Two versions - USB1.1 and USB2.0, with different data transfer rates exist at present. Stands for Variable Bit Rate: This format of coding audio and video varies the amount of data depending on the subject image.

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Description of Operation

3-1 Description of Mechanism

(1) Lock mechanism of disc loading block (lock unit)

Since the structure of disc loading block in DZ-MV350A is different from that of the lock unit in previous models, it will not open unless a power supply (battery or AC adapter/charger) is connected. The lock arm in DZ-MV350A lock unit is driven by the DC motor controlled by a microprocessor (see Fig. 3-1-1). The lock arm is usually in locked status: When the DISC EJECT button is pressed, the DC motor drives the lock arm in the release direction.

Lock unit

Spring

Lock arm

Release direction

DISC EJECT button

Camera control µP

SH µP

µP in disc drive unit

DC motor

Fig. 3-1-1 Lock Unit in DZ-MV350A

The lock arm in lock units of previous models is mechanically coupled with the DISC EJECT button via a solenoid*1, except when disc is being accessed (see Fig. 3-1-2). The solenoid is controlled by the current supplied from camera control microprocessor. While the disc is being accessed, the camera control microprocessor outputs the current and controls the solenoid to release the coupling between DISC EJECT button and lock arm, so that the disc loading block does not open. If no power supply is connected, the camera control microprocessor will not operate, and the solenoid will not release the coupling.

*1: A device that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy, using the magnetic force that is generated

when current flows to electromagnetic coil.

In status other than

disc access

Lever

Lock unit

Solenoid

Open

DISC EJECT button

During disc access

Lever Lock unit

Solenoid

Open

DISC EJECT button

Camera control µP

Lock arm

Case

Fig. 3-1-2 Lock Unit on Previous Models

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Camera control µP

Lock arm

Current

Case

Description of Operation > Description of Mechanism

(2) Structure schematics

1) Disc cover (includes power switch, speaker and card slot)

2) Lock arm in lock unit

3) DC motor in lock unit

4) Lock unit

5) Disc drive unit

6) Lens cover

7) Hood

8) LCD case U

9) Front cover

10) FRT circuit board

11) Jack cover

12) R case

13) Hand strap

14) Lens unit*1 (includes CCD and circuit board that incorporates CCD)

15) GYR circuit board

16) Accessory shoe

17) SHE circuit board

18) EVF unit

19) Eyecup

20) MAN circuit board

21) Rear cover (includes zoom, REC and disc eject switches)

22) L cover

23) L case

24) AEL circuit board

25) 2.5 LCD unit

26) LCD case B

27) LCD circuit board

28) Backlight

*1: These components are shown as if they were

viewed from the L case, but actually they are assembled in the R case.

Fig. 3-1-3 Structure Schematics

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Description of Operation > Description of Newly Adopted Technology

3-2 Description of Newly Adopted Technology

3-2-1 Overview of SD memory card and MultiMediaCard

(1) SD memory card

The formal name is “Secure Digital Memory Card”. The SD Card Association (SDA), founded in 2000, is promoting worldwide adoption of this compact memory card standard. At present, approximately 500 member companies all over the world, including Hitachi, participate in SDA.

(2) MultiMediaCard

The MMC Association (MMCA: MultiMediaCard Association), founded in 1998, is promoting worldwide adoption of this compact memory card standard. At present, approximately 100 member companies all over the world, including Hitachi, participate in MMC Association. Since the standard of MultiMediaCard is almost identical to that of SD memory card, the MultiMediaCard can be used on some devices that conform to SD memory card and are now being marketed, including the DZ-MV350A.

(3) Specifications of SD memory card and MultiMediaCard

Item

Dimensions

Weight Number of terminals Operating voltage Current consumption Maximum capacity Copyright secure function Data write speed

Write-protect mechanism External view

*1: Values for cards on market as of February, 2003 *2: The copyright protection function conforming to SDMI copyright protection standard is equipped by use of

the cross-certification technology (CPRM: Content Protection for Recordable Media).

*3: Unusable on the DZ-MV350A, but there is a card (standard) that is referred to as secure MultiMediaCard

(SecureMMC) equipped with the copyright protection function.

24 mm long × 32 mm wide × 2.1 mm thick Approx. 2 g 9 (4 for data)

2.7-3.6 V 80 mA max. 512 MB Provided

2.0 MB/s (standard value)

Provided

32mm

SD memory card

[Surface] [Side] [Back]

Memory Card

24mm

2.1mm

Write inhibit (LOCK) switch

Write enabled

Write disabled

MultiMediaCard

24 mm long × 32 mm wide × 1.4 mm thick Approx. 1.5 g 7 (1 for data)

2.7-3.6 V 80 mA max. 128 MB Not provided

1.6 MB/s (specification of Hitachi HB28B128MM2) Not provided

32mm

[Surface] [Side] [Back]

Multi Media Card

24mm

1.4mm

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Description of Operation > Description of Newly Adopted Technology

3-2-2 Standards for photo recording on card

The DZ-MV350A records photos on SD memory card or multimedia card, conforming to Exif and the DCF standard. The DZ-MV350A also supports DPOF to facilitate printing of photos recorded on SD memory card or MultiMediaCard.

(1) Exif (Exchangeable image file format)

Exif is a file format based on JPEG, and is used for recording photos on digital cameras. Almost all devices that handle photos, such as digital cameras, use high-compression and highquality JPEG: To apply JPEG, the basic photo technique, to devices, the file format, etc., used must be specified. To meet this requirement, Exif was established by JEIDA*1. Exif has also been adopted for storage media other than SD memory card and MultiMediaCard.

(2) DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard

The DCF standard further strictly specifies the Exif specifications in order to enhance compatibility between various makers and models of digital cameras. It clearly defines the storage names of JPEG files and folders conforming to Exif, along with additional information, such as recording date, recording device, etc. The widespread use of digital cameras has increased the need for direct exchange of images between devices, including playback of recorded images on another camera or cameras made by other companies, direct image output on printers, etc.: To meet this demand, the DCF standard was established by JEIDA*1. The DCF standard can also be adapted to storage media other than SD memory card and MultiMediaCard. Almost all digital cameras conform to the DCF standard, which makes it a de facto standard of digital camera.

*1: JEIDA stands for Japan Electronic Industry Development Association. JEIDA merged with EIAJ

(Electronic Industries Association of Japan), and the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) was formed.

(3) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

DPOF included in card navigation functions of DZ-MV350A allows user to record print information along with recorded photos, such as the selection of recorded photos to be printed and specification of number of prints, on SD memory card or MultiMediaCard. The print information thus stored on card means user does not need to select scenes and specify the number of prints later at photo lab or on home-use printer, thereby facilitating printing. The DPOF standard was jointly proposed by Cannon, Kodak, FUJIFILM and Matsushita in 1998, so that photos recorded on compact memory card could easily be output. DPOF also conforms to storage media other than SD memory card and MultiMediaCard, and is accepted by numerous companies, including Hitachi.

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Description of Operation > Description of Newly Adopted Technology

3-2-3 Software disc-protect function

The DZ-MV350A is equipped with a software disc-protect function instead of an erase-prevention mechanism: The erase-prevention mechanism is not provided with new round disc holder because of its structure. The software disc-protect function writes the protect data to DVD-RAM disc to prevent data on it from being accidentally erased: It performs the same function as the write-protect tab of conventional disc cartridge, using software. Software disc-protect can repeatedly be set and released on one disc, in the same way as the mechanical write-protect tab. The software disc-protect function is included in the DVD-RAM disc specifications defined by DVD Forum. Therefore, the disc-protect set on DZ-MV350A can be released or set again on devices equipped with the same function. DVD video camera/recorders that use DVD-RAM disc packed in a cartridge are not equipped with the software disc-protect function, since a write-protect tab is provided on the cartridge. Therefore, if a disc for which software disc-protect has been set is put in a cartridge and the write-protect tab is released, the disc can be played back on those DVD video camera/recorders, but no recording or editing can be performed on them. To record or edit such discs, release the software disc-protect on DZ-MV350A or on another device equipped with the same function.

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Troubleshooting

4-1 Procedure for Troubleshooting

Perform troubleshooting in the order shown in Fig. 4-1-1.

Updating unneeded

Updating needed

No improvement after updating

Trouble Diagnosis (section 4-7)

Check troubleshooting with the factory

Check phenomenon

System reset (section 4-2)

: Phenomenon

: Troubleshooting

: Check

No message or error code

appears

Message

appears

Error code

appears

Error codes not included in service manual appear

Problem guide (section 4-3)

Messages and Troubleshooting (section 4-4)

Major Error Codes and Troubleshooting (section 4-5-3)

Check troubleshooting with the factory

No improvement

Check firmware version (section 4-6-1)

Update firmware (section 4-6-2)

*1: Messages and error codes will appear on LCD monitor or in viewfinder.

Fig. 4-1-1 Troubleshooting Procedure

Note:

1) Before troubleshooting or servicing, be sure to obtain customer approval for the following:

a) The image data stored on disc may be lost depending on the details and situation of fault

(defect).

b) The date/time and various settings, including video recording mode, designated by customer

after purchase may in some cases be reset to the defaults before purchase (factory settings).

2) Take note of settings on received product, referring to “4-2 System Resetting/Resetting Camera Functions”: The notes will be necessary not only for resetting, but for checking defects that occur under the particular setting conditions.

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Troubleshooting > System Resetting/Resetting Camera Functions

4-2 System Resetting/Resetting Camera Functions

The DZ-MV350A has two types of reset function: “System reset” and “Resetting camera functions”. The reset operation will return the various settings to the defaults when the DZ-MV350A was shipped form factory.

Information:

If a defect occurs in product, take note of settings, and then execute system reset first: The defect may disappear.

4-2-1 List of setting items to be reset

Table 4-2-1 shows the setting items that will be reset to defaults at the factory by the two types of reset operation: “system reset” and “resetting camera functions”. Utilize the memo column and note column provided in the table to enter the settings of any received device.

Yes: Will be reset

Item

Program AE

White Balance

Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) Dig. Zoom MIC Filter

VIDEO Mode

Quality

Input Source PHOTO Input Self Timer

OSD Output

Table 4-2-1 Settings to Be Reset (1/2)

Camera

System

reset

function

reset

Default at

factory

Setting range

Camera Functions Setup

Yes

Yes Yes

Yes

Yes Yes

Auto

40× Off

Auto, Sports, Portrait, Spotlight, Sand & Snow, Low Light Auto, Set, Outdoor, Indoor 1, Indoor 2 On, Off

240×, 40×, Off Off, On

Record Functions Setup

Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes

Refer to the next page for Date Setup, LCD Setup and Initial Setup items.

Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes

FINE

CAMERA

Field

Off

With DVD-RAM disc:

XTRA, FINE, STD

With DVD-R disc:

FINE, STD, LPCM

FINE, NORM, ECO

CAMERA, LINE Frame, Field On, Off

On, Off

No: Will not be reset

Remarks

Displayed when disc is used

Displayed when card is used

Displayed when DVDRAM disc or card is used

Memo

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+ 80 hidden pages

Hitachi DZMV350A Service Manual

Table of Contents

Safety Precaution for Repair

1-1 Cautions

1-2 Notes When Using Service Manual

1-2-1 Value units used in parts list

1-2-2 Values in schematic diagrams

1-2-3 Identifications of sides A/B in circuit board diagrams

1-2-4 Table for indexing locations of parts

1-3 Electrostatic Protection Measures

1-3-1 Grounding for prevention of electrostatic damage

1-3-2 Cautions when handling optical pickup

1-4 Lead-Free Solder

1-4-1 Characteristics of lead-free solder

1-4-2 Solder for servicing

1-4-3 Soldering iron for servicing

General Description

2-1 Overview

2-1-1 Servicing method

2-2 Features

2-3 Specifications

2-4 Major Differences from Previous Models

2-5 List of Functions

2-6 Compatibility of Recorded Discs

2-7 Name of Parts

2-8 Inserting Disc

Description of Operation

3-1 Description of Mechanism

3-2 Description of Newly Adopted Technology

3-2-1 Overview of SD memory card and MultiMediaCard

3-2-2 Standards for photo recording on card

3-2-3 Software disc-protect function

Troubleshooting

4-1 Procedure for Troubleshooting

4-2 System Resetting/Resetting Camera Functions

4-2-1 List of setting items to be reset