Brand: HITACHI
Category: Camcorder
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for DZ-MV2000E
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:52 a.m.
Warranty Information
No specific warranty period is mentioned in the provided pages.
- Recording: Start recording by opening the LCD monitor or viewfinder and setting the power switch. Press REC to record video, PHOTO to record photos.
- Playback: Press the ►/II button to play recorded content. Press the STOP/EXIT button to stop playback.
- Disc/Card Handling: Insert discs by pressing the DISC EJECT button and opening the cover. Insert cards by opening the LCD monitor and card insertion block, then inserting the card.
- Power: Connect the AC adapter/charger using the mains lead and DC power cord, or use the battery.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Cause and Correction | Reference page |
|---|---|---|
| Battery cannot be charged. | Is the ambient temperature too low or too high? Charge the battery at 10 – 30°С. Is the battery abnormally hot? Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge it. Is the DC power cord connected to AC adapter/charger? Unplug it. Has the battery been unused for a long time? Remove the battery, 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. | 35 |
| Battery weakens fast | Are you using the DVD video camera/recorder where the temperature is low? The CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger is blinking. | 37 |
| The CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger is blinking. | Is the ambient temperature too low or too high? Charge the battery in environment where the temperature is 10 – 30°C. The battery has possibly discharged excessively. Continue charging: After a while, the battery will be charged to the specified voltage, and the CHARGE indicator will light. Then the battery charge will be completed normally. | 35 |
| Power turns off immediately after being turned on. | Is battery charged? Charge it. | 35 |
| When power is turned on, the LCD screen will turn on and off. | Is Power Save set to "On"? If the powered DVD video camera/recorder is left for as long as 5 minutes without recording or playback with "Power Save: On" specified, it will automatically turn off to save battery power. To restart recording in this case, set the power switch to “OFF” and then set it to ". You can also specify "Power Save: Off" to stop automatic power off. | 89 |
| Power cannot be turned off. | Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press the RESET button of DVD video camera/recorder: Reattach a power supply to DVD video camera/recorder before turning it on again. | 36, 39, 145 |
| Even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off, opening the cover will cause the ACCESS indicator to blink. | The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn on to recognise a disc: Closing the cover will automatically turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. | 42 |
| Pressing the REC or PHOTO button will not start recording. | Is the disc write-protected or the card locked? | 26, 122, 133 |
| Recording starts but stops immediately. | Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it? Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc. | 25 |
| LCD screen is hard to see. | Has brightness of LCD screen been adjusted? Stop recording and adjust the brightness. Is the DVD video camera/recorder being used outdoors? Use the viewfinder. When using LCD monitor, adjust its angle so that LCD screen is not exposed to direct sunlight. | 87 31, 32 |
| Focus is not correct. | Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subject? Focus manually. Does "MF" appear? The DVD video camera/recorder is set to manual focus. Focus the subject manually, or release manual focus. Is the dioptre control correctly adjusted if you are using the viewfinder as a monitor? Adjust the dioptre control. | 68 67 32 |
| An error message for repair appears. | Repair is only possible when the DVD video camera/recorder is powered by the AC adapter/charger. Remove the disc, and then insert another disc: The removed disc can later be repaired by connecting the AC adapter/charger. | 39 |
| Unevenness appears on LCD monitor screen. | Did you press the LCD monitor or the area around it? If the LCD monitor is pressed, some unevenness will occur. Release your hand and leave the LCD monitor for a while: Normal display will be restored. | — |