Hitachi DZ-MV5000E Instruction Manual page 8

Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS indicator or
CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking:
• The ACCESS or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking
to show that data is being written to disc or card, or being
read from it. At this time, do not do any of the following,
so as not to damage the data:
− Remove battery
− Disconnect AC adapter/charger
− Remove disc or card
− Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe
vibrations or impact
− Violently open or close the LCD monitor
The ACCESS indicator will light for a while after recording
is finished. While it is lit, do not subject the DVD video
camera/recorder to any vibration or impact, and do not
disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger.
If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the
ACCESS or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking, turn
it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of the
disc or card will be executed automatically (see page 121).
Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner:
• The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.
• When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.
Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:
• For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached.
The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase:
• Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 38).
• The battery will discharge as time passes. (The battery is produced so that it discharges on its own
in order to protect its characteristics.)
Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/
charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder.
Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/
recorder off:
• Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being
powered could cause a fault.
Do not use this DVD video camera/recorder with the cover of SD card insertion slot
left open.
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ACCESS
indicator
CARD ACCESS indicator