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DZ-GX3300A/DZ-GX3200A
DZ-GX3100A/DZ-BX35A
Instruction Manual
DVD-RAM DVD-RW
DVD-R +RW
Instruction manual
To obtain the best performance and ensure years of
trouble-free use, please read this instruction
manual completely.
Mode d’emploi
Des performances optimales et un fonctionnement
à long terme seront assurés en appliquant les
présentes instructions après avoir entièrement lu
ce mode d’emploi.
Manual de instrucciones
Para obtener el mejor funcionamiento y asegurar
muchos años de utilización exenta de problemas,
lea todo este manual de instrucciones.
English
DZ-GX3300A
DZ-GX3100A
DZ-GX3200A
DZ-BX35A

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • C
    Caitlin MckeeAug 19, 2025
    Why is the CHARGE indicator blinking on my Hitachi DZ-BX35A charger?
    • M
      michellejonesAug 19, 2025
      If the CHARGE indicator on your Hitachi Camcorder AC adapter/charger is blinking, it could be due to the ambient temperature being too low or too high. Charge the battery in an environment where the temperature is 50 – 86ºF (10 – 30ºC). The battery may have excessively discharged; continue charging, and after a while, the battery will charge to the specified voltage, and the CHARGE indicator will light.
  • M
    Michael AvilaAug 21, 2025
    How to fix Hitachi DZ-BX35A battery not charging?
    • D
      Danielle BergAug 21, 2025
      If your Hitachi Camcorder battery isn't charging, it could be due to several reasons. First, ensure the ambient temperature is between 50 – 86ºF (10 – 30ºC). If the battery is too hot, remove it and let it cool before charging. Also, unplug the DC power cord from the AC adapter/charger during troubleshooting. If the battery has been unused for a long time, remove and reattach it; if it still doesn't charge, it may need replacing.
  • R
    Renee BlakeAug 23, 2025
    Why does my Hitachi Camcorder power off automatically?
    • R
      Ronald YatesAug 23, 2025
      Your Hitachi Camcorder might be turning off unexpectedly because the Power Save feature is enabled. If the camcorder is left for 5 minutes without recording or playback while “Power Save: On” is specified, it will automatically turn off to save battery. To prevent this, set the power switch to “OFF” and then to “O”, or specify “Power Save: Off” in the settings.
  • A
    Austin LarsonAug 26, 2025
    Why does the Hitachi DZ-BX35A Camcorder battery drain so fast?
    • D
      Daniel SimsAug 26, 2025
      If your Hitachi Camcorder battery is weakening quickly, especially in low temperatures, keep extra batteries on hand. It's also possible that the battery is old and needs replacing, so consider purchasing a new battery.
  • B
    Benjamin MerrittAug 28, 2025
    What to do if there is no playback picture on TV screen from Hitachi DZ-BX35A Camcorder?
    • A
      alicia71Aug 28, 2025
      If you're not seeing a playback picture on your TV screen from your Hitachi Camcorder, first check that the TV input selector is correctly set to match the connected jacks. Some TVs have multiple video input jacks. Also, verify that the camcorder is correctly connected to the TV.
  • J
    James McneilAug 30, 2025
    How to improve Hitachi Camcorder LCD screen visibility?
    • Y
      Yvonne SandovalAug 30, 2025
      If the LCD screen on your Hitachi Camcorder is hard to see, especially outdoors, stop recording and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. If you're outdoors, use the viewfinder or adjust the LCD monitor's angle to avoid direct sunlight.
  • B
    bradley14Sep 1, 2025
    How to fix incorrect focus on Hitachi Camcorder?
    • L
      lisaconwaySep 1, 2025
      If the focus on your Hitachi Camcorder isn't correct, try focusing manually if autofocus is difficult with your subject. Check if “MF” appears, indicating manual focus is enabled; focus manually or release manual focus. If using the viewfinder, adjust the diopter control. Otherwise, try setting the power switch to “OFF” and then back to “O”, “N” or “P”.
  • L
    Lisa KellerSep 3, 2025
    Why does my Hitachi DZ-BX35A Camcorder recording start and stop right away?
    • C
      Cody MaynardSep 3, 2025
      If your Hitachi Camcorder recording starts but stops immediately, the disc may be scratched or have dirt/fingerprints on it. Clean the disc, and if the problem persists, replace it. Also, if another AV device is connected to the camcorder's video/audio input/output jack via multiple devices, try reducing the number of devices or connecting the AV device directly.
  • Z
    zachary52Sep 5, 2025
    Why does the Hitachi DZ-BX35A power turn off right after turning on?
    • W
      Wayne HammondSep 5, 2025
      If your Hitachi Camcorder's power turns off immediately after being turned on, the battery may not be charged. Charge the battery.
  • C
    Chad BeckerSep 7, 2025
    Why won't my Hitachi DZ-BX35A record when I press REC or PHOTO?
    • L
      Lynn PhillipsSep 7, 2025
      If pressing the REC or PHOTO button on your Hitachi Camcorder doesn't start recording, make sure the power switch is set to match the recording medium. When using a DVD-RAM disc or SD memory card, set it to “P”.

Summary

Important Information

For Your Safety

General safety precautions and warnings for the DVD video camera/recorder and accessories.

Precautions

Notes on copyright, compliance, and LCD panel technology limitations.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Cautions When Using

Avoid Impact and Harsh Environments

Manage Ambient Temperature

HANDLING DISCS

Disc Usage Cautions

Read This First

Setups

Setting Up the DVD Video Camera;Recorder

Names of Parts

Discs and Cards

AVAILABLE DISCS

COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD

Preparations for Power Supply

USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA;RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER;CHARGER

Step-by-step guide for using the AC adapter/charger.

Setting Up the Battery

CHARGING BATTERY

Detailed steps for charging the battery using the AC adapter/charger.

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA;RECORDER

REMOVING BATTERY

Turning DVD Video Camera;Recorder On and Off

VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN

VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER

Setting Date and Time

Initial Settings

RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)

LCD;EVF Setup

ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS)

Step-by-step guide to adjust the screen and viewfinder brightness.

Inserting and Removing Disc

Inserting and Removing Card

Basic Techniques

Recording Movie

Step-by-step guide for recording video footage.

Recording Stills

Checking Flow of Menu

Operating Menu

Zooming

MACRO RECORDING

Manually Focusing Subject

FOCUSING DURING RECORDING

Steps for manually focusing while recording.

Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure)

Compensating for Backlight

Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX3300 A only)

Setting Up Camera Functions

SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)

Choosing the appropriate shooting mode for optimal image capture.

ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE)

Setting white balance manually

Step-by-step guide to manually set the white balance.

USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS)

Setting Up Record Functions

SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)

Selecting the desired movie recording quality (XTRA, FINE, STD).

SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE)

SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY)

RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE)

SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT)

Disc Navigation

Using Disc Navigation

Introduction to the Disc Navigation function.

STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION

How to start and end the Disc Navigation mode.

PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN

PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE

DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE

CAPTURING PHOTO

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION

UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU

Scene

DELETING SCENES (EDIT - DELETE)

How to delete unwanted scenes from discs or cards.

DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE)

COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE)

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT - MOVE)

DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT - FADE)

PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT - SKIP)

COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY)

LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK)

SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT)

Program

SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT)

PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY)

Play List

WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?

CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)

Step-by-step guide to creating a new playlist.

SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SELECT)

PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)

ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)

DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)

ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)

DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE)

DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)

Disc or Card Management

INITIALIZING DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD)

Steps for formatting discs and memory cards.

PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC)

VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY)

FINALIZING DVD-RW;DVD-R;+RW DISC (FINALIZE DISC)

ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALIZED DVD-RW (VF-mode);+RW (DISC UNFINALIZE)

Viewing on TV Screen

CONNECTING TO A TV

VIEWING ON TV SCREEN

Playback on DVD Recorder;Player

PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM;DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC

PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-mode);DVD-R;+RW DISC

Recording (Dubbing) Images

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE

Connecting and recording from external video sources.

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES

Connecting to PC

Software Provided

Information about the software included for PC connectivity.

Requirements of available PC

Installing Software

Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable

Using Software

USING IMAGEMIXER 3

Basic operations of the ImageMixer 3 software for capturing and editing video.

VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC USING PC

CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC

USING PIXE VRF BROWSER EX AND IMAGEMIXER VCD;DVD2

IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DVD-RAM;DVD-RW;DVD-R INTO PC TO CREATE A DVD-VIDEO (DVD-RW;DVD-R)

Importing images from discs to create DVD-Video on Macintosh.

Viewing Images recorded on Disc using PC

Playing back DVD-RW (VF-mode);DVD-R;+RW

Playing back DVD-RAM;DVD-RW (VR-mode)

Handling photos

Uninstalling Software

Cautions when connecting DVD video camera;recorder to PC

Trouble Messages

Troubleshooting

Power supplies

Troubleshooting steps related to battery charging and power issues.

During recording

During playback

When the DVD video camera;recorder is connected to PC:

System Reset

Major Specifications

Hitachi DZ-BX35A Specifications

General IconGeneral
Optical Sensor Size1/6 inch
Video FormatMPEG-2
Still Image FormatJPEG
Focus SystemAuto Focus
LCD Screen2.7 inch
Recording MediaDVD-RW
Battery TypeLithium-ion battery

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