Problem Guide - Hitachi DZ-GX20A Service Manual

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4-2 Problem Guide

Check the following before judging that this DVD video camera/recorder is faulty.
Symptom
Battery cannot be charged.
Battery weakens fast.
The CHARGE indicator on
AC adapter/charger is
blinking.
Power turns off immediately
after being turned on.
When power is turned on,
the LCD screen will turn on
and off.
Power goes off unexpectedly.
Power cannot be turned off.
Even if the DVD video
camera/recorder is off,
opening the cover will cause
the ACCESS indicator to
brink.
Power supplies
Is the DC power cord connected to AC adapter/charger?
Unplug it. If the DC power cord is connected, the AC adapter/charger will not
enter the charge status.
Is the battery abnormally hot?
Remove the battery from AC adapter/charger, leave it as is until it cools down,
and then charge it again.
Is the ambient temperature is too low or high?
Always charge the battery at 10 - 30°C.
Has the battery been unused for a long time?
Remove the battery from AC adapter/charger, and then reattach it. If the
battery is still not charged, it may be dead: Purchase a new one.
* * * * * If the battery does not charge after you try the above four procedures, it may
be dead: Purchase a new battery.
Are you using the DVD video camera/recorder where the temperature is low?
A fully charged battery may be discharged sooner than usual at low
temperatures. Keep extra batteries on hand.
Battery may be dead: Replace with a new one.
The performance of battery will deteriorate if it is used for an extended period of
time or frequently.
The battery may be over-discharged.
Continue charging: The CHARGE indicator will change to a steady light, and
the battery will be charged normally.
Is the ambient temperature is too low or high?
Always charge the battery at 10 - 30°C.
Is battery charged?
Charge it.
Is Power Save specified "On"?
The specifications state that the powered DVD video camera/recorder
automatically turns off if it is left for as long as 5 minutes without performing
recording or playback, with "Power Save: On" specified. Set the power switch to
"OFF", and then turn this DVD video camera/recorder on again. To stop
automatic power off, specify "Power Save: Off".
Remove the battery or AC adapter/charger.
Then reconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger.
This is normal and does not indicate a fault.
The specifications state that the ACCESS/PC connection indicator will continue
to blink when the disc insertion block is open, regardless of the position of the
power switch.
The indicator will automatically go out when the disc insertion block is closed.
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Cause and Correction