Manual for DK-Z50

Manual for DK-Z50

Brand: HITACHI

Category: Camcorder

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Available Languages: EN , ES

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:28 p.m.

Warranty Information

Refer to the warranty information provided separately with the product.

Outline and Features:

  • High-performance special application HDTV/SD camera with 1.0 million pixels 3-CCD for outstanding image quality.
  • Latest generation digital technology with 14-bit A/D converters for faithful video reproduction.
  • High sensitivity (58dB S/N ratio) and low light performance (0.002lx minimum illumination).
  • Versatile CCD drive functions including five PRESET electronic shutter speeds, LOCK SCAN, Automatic Electronic Shutter (AES), and Charge Controlled Frame (CC FRM).
  • Advanced digital processing for improved image highlight quality, including auto-knee, skin tone detail circuits, variable detail boost frequency, and 12-vector/linear matrix masking.
  • User-friendly features like scene files for saving settings and viewfinder displays (zebra, safety zone, center mark).

Warnings and Cautions:

  • High voltage warning for viewfinder.
  • Use specified 12VDC power supply.
  • Do not disassemble or modify.
  • Keep foreign objects out of the interior.
  • Select use and storage locations carefully (avoid extreme temperatures, vibration, humidity, dust, corrosive gases, strong electromagnetic fields, and rain).
  • Do not cover or obstruct heat dissipation.
  • Handle cables by the connector, not the cable itself.
  • Use carrying case for transportation.
  • Clean with a dry cloth; avoid volatile solvents.
  • Disconnect from power in case of difficulty and contact service.

Key Operations:

  • Lens installation and flangeback adjustment.
  • White shading and filter selection.
  • White and black balance adjustment (AWB, ABB).
  • Function menu for detailed settings (Skin Detail, High Chroma, Maintenance, VF).

Troubleshooting and error codes

Message Cause Correction
AUTO WHITE: NG CHANGE TO CAM TRY AGAIN The color bar signal is output. Press the D button to turn off the color bar signal.
AUTO WHITE: NG CHANGE WHITE BAL TO MEN TRY AGAIN White balance mode is set to PRESET or AUTO. Open the WHITE GAIN menu. Set the W.BAL MODE to MEMORY.
AUTO WHITE: NG LOW LIGHT TRY AGAIN Insufficient lighting for adjustment. Increase the lighting or set the MASTER GAIN to up. In case the manual iris is using at the lens, adjust the iris stop of the lens. Then repeat white balance adjustment.
AUTO WHITE: NG LEVEL HIGH TRY AGAIN Excessive lighting for adjustment. Set the MASTER GAIN to down. In case the manual iris is using at the lens, adjust the iris stop of the lens. Then repeat white balance adjustment.
AUTO WHITE: NG C. TEMP. HIGH CHANGE FILTER TRY AGAIN Color temperature adjustment is too high. Change ECC filter and readjust.
AUTO WHITE: NG C. TEMP. LOW CHANGE FILTER TRY AGAIN Color temperature adjustment is too low. Change ECC filter and readjust.
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