Brand: HITACHI
Category: Camcorder
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for DZHV598E
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:51 a.m.
Turning On/Off: Flip out the LCD panel to turn the camera on automatically, or press the Power Button for one second. To turn off, press the Power Button for one second or close the LCD panel. Recording Video: Press the Video Button to start recording. Press it again to stop. Press the Pause Button to pause and again to resume. Press the Photo Button during recording to capture an image (Dual Record). Capturing Photos: Half-press the Photo Button to focus (frame turns green), then fully press to take the photo. Zooming: Use the Tele/Wide Button to zoom in or out. Playback: Press the Playback Button or touch the screen to switch to Playback mode.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The flash is not working. | The battery power is low. The camera is in DC power mode. In flash auto mode, camera flash fires ONLY when necessary (in dark setting as example). | Check battery power. Ensure camera is not in DC power mode. |
| Files on memory card do not display smoothly (LCD shows "!"). | The SD card is low speed or has wrong content. | Format the SD card using the camera, or use a high-speed SD/SDHC/SDXC card. |
| Indoor photos look blurry and dark. | Camera extends photo exposure time under low light/indoor conditions. | Keep the camera and subject steady for several seconds when taking photos. |
| How do I charge battery? | Using AC charger or USB cable. | Camera must be turned OFF. Blinking light indicates charging, solid light indicates fully charged. Full charge takes 4-5 hours. |
| After connecting USB cable to computer... | Disk [DV] indicates internal memory. [Removable Disk] indicates external memory. [DVAP] indicates built-in Internet Direct application. | Do not format or delete the [DVAP] disk. |