Troubleshooting - Hitachi DZ-BD10HA Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting

If you have any trouble with your camcorder, first use this troubleshooting guide to try to
solve the problem. If the problem persists, consult your dealer. Do not attempt to make
any physical repairs yourself.
Power supplies
Symptom
Battery cannot be Is the DC power cord connected to the AC adapter/
charged. charger? Unplug it.
Is the battery abnormally hot?
Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then
charge it.
Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
Charge the battery at 50 – 86ºF (10 – 30ºC).
Has the battery been unused for a long time?
Remove the battery, and then reattach it.
If the battery does not charge after trying all of the above,
it may be dead. Purchase a new battery.
Battery weakens fast. Are you using the camcorder where the temperature is
low?
A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP14SW/DZ-
BP21SW) may be discharged sooner than usual at low
temperatures. Keep extra batteries on hand.
Battery may be dead.
The performance of the battery will deteriorate if it is
used for an extended period of time or frequently.
Purchase a new battery.
The CHARGE Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
indicator on AC Charge the battery at 50 – 86ºF (10 – 30ºC).
adapter/charger is If the battery is completely drained (for example, if it has
blinking. not been used for over a year), it may take longer to begin
charging. Continue charging: after awhile, the battery
may recover enough voltage to begin charging normally
and the CHARGE indicator will light.
Power turns off Is the battery charged?
immediately after being Charge it.
turned on.
When power is
turned on, the LCD
screen will turn on
and off.
Power goes off Is Power Save set to "On"?
unexpectedly.
Cause and Correction
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