Hitachi DZ-GX5020AK User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
SPECIFICATIONS AND PARTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR IMPROVEMENT
No. 0614E
DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
TK
DZ-GX5080A
DZ-GX5020A
DZ-GX5020A (K)
DZ-GX5000A
DO NOT RESELL OR DIVERT IMPROPERLY
DZ-GX5080A
DZ-GX5000A
DZ-GX5020A
December 2006

Table of Contents
1 Safety Precaution for Repair.............. 1-1
1-1 Cautions .................................................... 1-1
1-2 Electrostatic Protection Measures............. 1-2
1-3 Cautions When Handling DVD Drive ......... 1-2
1-4 Lead-Free Solder....................................... 1-3
1-5 Notes When Using Service Manual........... 1-5
2 General Description............................ 2-1
2-1 Overview ................................................... 2-1
2-1-1 Servicing method ................................... 2-2
2-2 Features .................................................... 2-3
2-3 Specifications ............................................ 2-3
2-4 Major Differences from
Previous Models ........................................ 2-6
2-5 Compatibility of Recorded DVD and
Corresponding Recording Media............... 2-9
2-5-1 Compatibility of Recorded Discs ............ 2-9
2-5-2 Corresponding Recording Media ........... 2-11
2-6 Names of Parts.......................................... 2-12
2-7 List of Abbreviations and Terms for DVD
Video Camera/Recorders.......................... 2-16
3 Description of Operation.................... 3-1
3-1 Description of Structure.............................3-1
3-2 Description of Newly Adapted
Technology ................................................ 3-2
3-2-1 LED Light................................................ 3-2
4 Troubleshooting.................................. 4-1
4-1 Procedure for Troubleshooting................... 4-1
4-2 Messages and Troubleshooting ................. 4-2
4-3 Display of Error Codes and
Troubleshooting ........................................ 4-12
4-3-1 Displaying error codes and
clearing them.......................................... 4-12
4-3-2 Details of error code display...................4-13
4-3-3 Major error codes and troubleshooting... 4-13
4-3-4 Disc Load Check Flowchart.................... 4-15
4-3-5 Cleaning disc and optical pickup ............4-16
4-4 Checking Versions of Firmware and
Updating .................................................... 4-17
4-4-1 Checking firmware versions ................... 4-18
4-4-2 Updating firmware .................................. 4-19
4-5 Trouble Diagnosis ...................................... 4-21
4-5-1 Trouble diagnosis flowchart .................... 4-22
4-5-2 Reassembly to enable service position ..4-31
4-6 Procedure for Removing Disc from
Faulty DVD Video Camera/Recorder.........4-34
4-6-1 Items to be checked ............................... 4-34
4-6-2 How to remove disc................................ 4-34
4-7 System Resetting/Resetting Camera
Functions................................................... 4-35
4-7-1 List of items to be reset .......................... 4-35
4-7-2 System reset procedure ......................... 4-37
4-7-3 Procedure for resetting camera
functions ................................................. 4-37
5 Disassembly and Reassembly........... 5-1
5-1 Items to Be Checked ................................. 5-1
5-2 Order of Disassembly................................ 5-2
5-3 Disassembly .............................................. 5-3
(1) Adjustment Cover ................................... 5-3
(2) Lens Cover and Top Cover ..................... 5-3
(3) L Block.................................................... 5-4
(4) Front Block ............................................. 5-5
(5) MAN Circuit Board and Rear Block ........ 5-6
(6) Rear Case and EVF Unit........................ 5-7
(7) LMF2-L/LMF3-L Circuit Board and
L Cover ................................................... 5-7
(8) Back-up Battery, SDL Frame and SDL
Circuit Board........................................... 5-8
(9) Top Plate ................................................ 5-9
(10) Camera Block......................................... 5-9
(11) DVD Drive Unit and R Case ...................5-10
(12) Lock Unit ................................................ 5-11
(13) LCD Unit and L Case ............................. 5-12
(14) LCD Case U and Fulcrum Unit............... 5-13
(15) LCD Case B ........................................... 5-14
(16) AVJ2-L/AVJ3-L Circuit Board .................5-15
(17) FRT2-L/FRT3-L Circuit Board,
Microphone and Front Case ................... 5-15
(18) Lens Frame, Lens Unit, Cushion and
Crystal Filter ........................................... 5-16
(19) CCD Image Sensor and GSL2-L/GSL3-L
Circuit Board........................................... 5-16
5-4 EEPROM Data Backup and Write .............5-17
5-4-1 Backup Method ...................................... 5-19
5-4-2 Write Method .......................................... 5-20
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6 Adjustment .......................................... 6-1
6-1 Creating Reference Data........................... 6-1
6-1-1 Checking Reference Data ...................... 6-1
6-1-2 List of Jigs and Tools used when Creating
Reference Data ...................................... 6-3
6-1-3 Power Supply and Materials for Creating
Reference Data ...................................... 6-4
6-1-4 Connections when Creating Reference
Data........................................................ 6-4
6-1-5 Settings when Creating Reference
Data........................................................ 6-6
6-1-6 Copying or Deleting Adjustment
Software ................................................. 6-7
6-1-7 Starting and Terminating Reference Data
Creation Software................................... 6-7
6-1-8 Creating Reference Data........................ 6-10
6-2 Setups for Adjustment ............................... 6-12
6-2-1 List of Jigs and Tools for Adjustment ...... 6-12
6-2-2 Test Equipment, Power Supply and Charts
for Adjustment ........................................ 6-12
6-2-3 Connections for Adjustment ................... 6-12
6-2-4 Settings for Adjustment .......................... 6-14
6-2-5 Starting and Terminating Adjustment
Software ................................................. 6-16
6-3 List of Adjustment Items ............................ 6-19
6-3-1 Adjustment Software Hierarchy
Diagram.................................................. 6-19
6-3-2 List of Adjustments Needed After Replacing
Major Components ................................. 6-20
6-3-3 Purpose of Adjustments and Incompleted
Phenomenon .......................................... 6-22
6-4 Adjustment Procedure............................... 6-23
6-4-1 Initial Data Write ..................................... 6-23
6-4-2 Video Level............................................. 6-24
6-4-3 Burst Level.............................................. 6-25
6-4-4 Autofocus................................................ 6-26
6-4-5 Auto Iris Control...................................... 6-27
6-4-6 Sampling Pulse ...................................... 6-28
6-4-7 Matrix ..................................................... 6-29
6-4-8 Chroma Gain .......................................... 6-30
6-4-9 Spot Noise.............................................. 6-32
6-4-10 LCD ...................................................... 6-33
7 Exploded View..................................... 7-1
7-1 DZ-GX5080A............................................. 7-1
7-2 DZ-GX5020A/GX5000A ............................ 7-2
S Wiring and Schematic Diagrams....... S-1
S-1 Wiring ........................................................S-1
S-2 SCL2-L/SCL3-L [GSL2-L/GSL3-L] ............S-2
S-3 GYRO2-L/GYRO3-L [GSL2-L/GSL3-L] .....S-3
S-4 FRT2-L (For GX5080A) .............................S-4
S-5 FRT3-L (For GX5020A/GX5000A) ............S-5
S-6 AVJ2-L/AVJ3-L ..........................................S-6
S-7 LMF2-L/LMF3-L.........................................S-7
S-8 CAMERA DSP [MAN]................................S-8
S-9 3M CAMERA DSP [MAN]..........................S-9
S-10 CODEC [MAN] ........................................S-10
S-11 PLUG [MAN]........................................... S-11
S-12 USB [MAN] (For GX5080A).................... S-12
S-13 AV [MAN]................................................ S-13
S-14 LENS DRIVE [MAN] ............................... S-14
S-15 IC Block (1/2).......................................... S-15
S-16 IC Block (2/2).......................................... S-16
C Circuit Board Diagrams......................C-1
C-1 GSL2-L/GSL3-L........................................ C-1
C-2 FRT2-L (For GX5080A) ............................ C-2
C-3 FRT3-L (For GX5020A/GX5000A) ........... C-3
C-4 AVJ2-L/AVJ3-L ......................................... C-4
C-5 LMF2-L/LMF3-L........................................ C-5
C-6 MAN ......................................................... C-6
B Block Diagram.....................................B-1
B-1 OVERALL ................................................. B-1
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1Safety Precaution for Repair
1-1 Cautions
Many electrical and mechanical parts have special safety-related characteristics. These are often not
evident from visual inspection nor can the protection afforded by them necessarily be obtained by using
replacement components rated for a higher voltage, wattage, etc. Replacement parts which have these
special safety characteristics are identified in this Service Manual. Electrical components having such
features are identified by marking with a on the schematics and the parts list in this Service Manual.
The use of a substitute replacement component which does not have the same safety characteristics as
the HITACHI recommended replacement one, shown in the parts list in this Service Manual, may create
shock, fire, or other hazards. Product safety is continuously under review and new instructions are
issued from time to time. For the latest information, always consult the current HITACHI Service Manual.
A subscription to, or additional copies for, HITACHI Service Manual may be obtained at a nominal
charge from HITACHI SALES CORPORATION.
PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE
CAUTION
There is a high-voltage section inside the DVD video
camera/recorder: When repairing or inspecting it, take
great care to prevent electric shock: Use an isolating
transformer, wear gloves, etc.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of
higher class than 1. To ensure contin-
ued safety, do not remove any covers
or attempt to gain access to the in-
side of the product. Refer all servicing
to qualified personnel.
Lithium battery; danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to
manufacturer's instructions.
When replacing the lithium battery it is important to use the same type and connect it correctly.
WARNING:
Lithium batteries contain dangerous chemicals.
Handle and dispose of with great care.
Do not throw in a fire.
Do not short circuit it.
For disposal place in a plastic bag and put in waste bin.
CAUTION

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Safety Precaution for Repair > Electrostatic Protection Measures / Cautions When Handling DVD Drive
1-2 Electrostatic Protection Measures
Semiconductor components can be damaged by static electricity charged on clothes, human
body, etc. Take great care when handling components to avoid electrostatic damage, and perform
servicing in an environment where grounding is complete.
(1) Grounding work bench
Lay out an antistatic mat on work bench, and then use the ground plate to ground the work bench.
Antistatic mat
Ground
1M ohm
1M ohm
Antistatic wrist strap
1-3 Cautions When Handling DVD Drive
The optical pickup in DVD drive has a high precision structure: Be sure to observe the following
cautions.
1) Do not subject optical pickups to any severe vibrations or
impact during movement, installation or disassembly.
2) When performing repair work, do not perform disassembly any
further than that described in this manual.
3) Never turn the semi-variable resistors for adjustment in
optical pickup or DVD drive.
4) NEVER look into the objective lens in optical pickup or directly
view the laser light: You could lose your eyesight. Do not directly look at laser light
from pickup.
(2) Grounding human body
Use an antistatic wrist strap to discharge any static electricity charged on the body. Also, use a
tester for wrist strap to make sure that the wrist strap is working normally. Note, however, that
static electricity charged on clothes will not be discharged by wrist strap: Therefore do not allow
your clothes to touch the semiconductor components.

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(3) Lead-free solder for servicing
Use the following lead-free solder for servicing:
Recommended lead-free solder and composition of alloy (wt%): Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu or equivalent
Information:
For composition of alloy, Sn is tin; Ag is silver; Cu is copper; Bi is bismuth; Pb is lead.
(4) Soldering iron for servicing
The temperature of soldering iron tip must be adjusted according to the points to be soldered: Use
an antistatic soldering iron with thermal control function.
When removing components, take care not to damage any surrounding component or pattern. When
attaching components, observe the heating time in the following table so that the components are
not destroyed by heat.
1-4 Lead-Free Solder
The printed circuit board that uses lead-free solder is adopted. To protect the global environment,
use the recommended lead-free solder also during servicing.
Read and observe the following before soldering:
Caution
ALWAYS wear protective goggles during soldering so that no solder smoke or scattered solder
enters the eye. Lead-free solder may scatter at high temperatures of 600°C.
(1) Identification of circuit boards that use lead-free solder
“ ” is stamped or noted with pattern letter on circuit boards that use lead-free solder.
(2) Characteristics of lead-free solder
The components of lead-free solder used are as follows. The melting point of lead-free solder is
30-40°C higher than that of lead based solder:
Melting temperature: Approx. 220°C
Tip temperatures for different soldering points:
Safety Precaution for Repair > Lead-Free Solder
Pb
A30C5
Point to be soldered Composition of alloy (wt%)
For reflow Solder paste: Sn-3Ag-0.5Cu
For dip Bar solder: Sn-0.6Cu
oint to be soldered Tip temperature
Surface-mounted (chip) parts [other than
those shown below]
320 ± 30°C
[heating time: less than 5 seconds]
Surface-mounted (chip) parts [for DVD
cameras, cellular phones only]
350 ± 10°C
[heating time: less than 3 seconds]
Discrete parts 380 ± 30°C
Chassis, metal shield, etc. 420 ± 30°C

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(5) Cautions when using lead based solder
It is recommended that you use lead-free solder when servicing, but it is also possible to service
using lead based solder. However, if lead based solder is used for servicing, take care with the
following:
1) Before using lead based solder, remove the lead-free solder completely from the point to be
soldered.
2) For additional soldering for repair, set the soldering iron tip temperature for lead-free solder,
mix lead based solder and lead-free solder sufficiently. Do not perform any repair using the
bare soldering iron tip without adding solder, since it will cause secondary failure due to lack of
strength.
Safety Precaution for Repair > Lead-Free Solder

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1-5 Notes When Using Service Manual
(1) Value units used in parts list
Certain symbols are indicated as shown below for value units of resistors, capacitors and coils in
parts list. When you read them, note the following regular indications:
(2) Values in schematic diagrams
The values, dielectric strength (power capacitance) and tolerances of the resistors (excluding
variable resistors) and capacitors are indicated in the schematic diagrams using abbreviations.
Certain symbols are indicated for value units: When you read them note the regular indications in
tables below:
[Resistors] [Capacitors]
[Coils]
Safety Precaution for Repair > Notes When Using Service Manual
(3) Identifying sides A/B in circuit board diagrams
1) Board with pattern on one side only and parts on both sides:
Side A: Shows discrete parts.
Side B: Shows leadless parts, viewed from the pattern side.
2) Board with patterns and parts on both sides:
Sides A and B are identified without any predetermined rules.
Parts Indication in list Regular indication
Resistor KOHM ..........................................k
Capacitor UF .................................................μF
PF..................................................pF
Coil UH ................................................μH
MH ................................................ mH
Item Indication
Value No indication................................
K.................................................... k
M................................................... M
Tolerance No indication................................ ±5%
(All tolerances other than ±5% are
indicated in schematic diagrams)
Power
capacitance
No indication................................ 1/8W
(1/16 W for leadless resistors with no
indication)
All capacitances other than the above
are indicated in schematic diagrams.
Item Indication
Value No indication................................ μF
P.................................................... pF
Dielectric
strength
No indication ............................... 50V
(All dielectric strengths other than
50 V are indicated in schematic
diagrams)
Item Indication
Value μ.................................................... μH
m ................................................... mH

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Safety Precaution for Repair > Notes When Using Service Manual
(4) Indicating model names
The indication of models is defined as follows:
1) The common parts of model names are omitted.
Example: When indicating VM-D975LA and VM-D875LA:
VM-D975LA/D875LA, D975LA/D875LA
2) If there is no difference in models going to different destinations, the indication of destination is
omitted.
Example: When indicating DZ-MV350E(AU) and DZ-MV350E(SW): DZ-MV350E
(5) Differences in parts between schematic and circuit board diagrams
If some parts are different between models, asterisks “*” are attached to the circuit numbers. Check
the parts difference tables in diagrams or parts location search system for details.

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Media Movie Still
8cm DVD-RAM
Recording/Playback possible
Recording/Playback possible
8cm DVD-RW
Non-compatibility8cm DVD-R
8cm +RW
SD memory card Non-compatibility Recording/Playback possible
Specification/
Function DZ-GX5080A DZ-GX5020A DZ-GX5000A
Optical Zoom 30x 25x
LED Light Provided Not provided
PC Connection Terminal Provided Not provided
Weight approx. 425g approx. 420g
Software CD-ROM of
accessory Provided Not provided
PC Connection Cable of
accessory Provided Not provided
Table 2-1-1 Usable Recording/Playback Media on DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A
Table 2-1-2 Differences between DZ-GX5080A, DZ-GX5020A and DZ-GX5000A
General Description
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2-1 Overview
The DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A DVD video camera/recorders incorporate a CCD image sensor
with a total of approx. 680,000 pixels: HDD is not mounted.
The compatible recording/playback media are equivalent to those of conventional models as shown
in Table 2-1-1.
Table 2-1-2 shows the differences between DZ-GX5080A, DZ-GX5020A and DZ-GX5000A.

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Table 2-1-3 Servicing method
Parts Name Servicing method
DZ-GX5080A DZ-GX5020A DZ-GX5000A
(a) DVD Drive Unit Unit replacement
(b) Lens Unit Unit replacement
(c) EVF Unit Unit replacement
(d) LCD Unit Unit replacement or
(e) AVJ2-L Circuit Board Component replacement Not provided
(e) AVJ3-L Circuit Board Not provided Component replacement
(f) FRT2-L Circuit Board Component replacement Not provided
(f) FRT3-L Circuit Board Not provided Component replacement
(g) GSL2-L Circuit Board Component replacement Not provided
(g) GSL3-L Circuit Board Not provided Component replacement
(h) LMF2-L Circuit Board Component replacement Not provided
(h) LMF3-L Circuit Board Not provided Component replacement
(i) MAN Circuit Board Component replacement or circuit board replacement
(j) SDL Circuit Board Circuit board replacement
General Description > Overview
2-1-1 Servicing method
Refer to the following table and perform the designated, appropriate servicing. Any changes that
occur in the service method will be published using service bulletin, etc.
Do not perform any servicing other than that described in this manual.
Fig. 2-1-1 Name of the circuit board/unit
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(h)
(j)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(i)

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2-2 Features
LED Light
The DZ-GX5080A incorporates an LED light that uses two highly luminous and long-life white
light-emitting diodes (LED). This LED light can also be used when recording a movie: Use the
button to turn the LED light on and off. The LED light allows you to record a subject in dark places
up to 1.5 m (4.9 feet) away.
SLEEP/RESTART button:
Pressing the SLEEP button in the recording pause status will shift the DVD video camera/recorder
to the SLEEP mode, in which the recording pause status is held using a minimum electric power.
FINALIZE button:
Simply pressing this button will finalize the recorded DVD-RW, DVD-R and +RW.
16:9 wide LCD monitor:
A 16:9 wide lCD monitor that corresponds to the wide-screen mode is mounted.
Images in viewfinder are also displayed in wide-screen mode.
Capturing still:
During movie playback, a desired scene can be recorded on SD memory card as a still.
2-3 Specifications
General Description > Features / Specifications
Item Specifications
CCD Image Sensor 1/6-inch interlaced
Total number of pixels Approx. 680,000
Number of
effective pixels
Movie: Approx. 340,000
Still: Approx. 340,000
Lens DZ-GX5080A F2.0 – 4.1, f= 1/16” – 2-11/16” (2.3 – 69 mm)
DZ-GX5020A
DZ-GX5000A F2.0 – 3.3, f= 1/16” – 2-5/16” (2.3 – 58 mm)
Filter diameter/Thread pitch 1-5/16” (34 mm) / 0.5mm
Focus Auto/Manual
Zoom DZ-GX5080A Optical 30×, 120× – 1500× with digital zoom added
(120× for still)
DZ-GX5020A
DZ-GX5000A Optical 25×, 100× – 1200× with digital zoom added
(100× for still)
Required minimum illumination 0.3 lx in Low light mode
Viewfinder 0.2-inch color (equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels)
LCD monitor 2.7-inch color TFT (approx. 120,000 pixels)
Image Stabilizer Electronic Type
Shutter speed 1/4 - 1/4000 second (movie)
Self-timer recording Still recording only
Recording mode Movie with sound (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW)
Still (DVD-RAM/SD memory card)
Maximum time
of recordable
video
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/
+RW (per side)
XTRA mode: Approx. 18 min.
FINE mode: Approx. 30 min.
STD mode: Approx. 60 min.

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General Description > Specifications
*1: The number may decrease when videos are recorded on DVD-RAM, depending on the amount of
recorded data.
*2: May vary depending on the image quality.
Item Specifications
Maximum
number of
recordable
photos
DVD-RAM (per side) Approx. 999(*1)
SD memory Card (32MB) Approx. 180 (in FINE mode)(*2)
Recording
format
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR mode) Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR)
format
Sound: Dolby Digital
Still (DVD-RAM only):
Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video
recording (DVD-VR) format (720 × 480 pixels) and
JPEG (640 × 480 pixels).
DVD-RW (VF mode) /DVD-R Movie: Conforming to DVD video format
Sound: Dolby Digital
+RW Movie: DVD+RW video format
Sound: Dolby Digital
Card Still: Conforming to JPEG
(640 × 480 pixels) format
Audio playback format Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio layer 2, Linear PCM (LPCM)
Recording media 8 cm DVD-RAM (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1)
8 cm DVD-RW (conforming to DVD-RW for General
Ver. 1.1, 2 × speed)
8 cm DVD-R (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0)
8 cm +RW (conforming to +RW Ver. 1.2)
SD memory card
Jacks DZ-GX5080A Video/audio output ×1
PC connection terminal (connected to PC USB port) ×1
DZ-GX5020A Video/audio output ×1
DZ-GX5000A
Battery system Lithium-ion
Power consumption
(when recording with LCD
monitor off )
Approx. 3.2 W (DVD-RAM used, FINE mode)
Dimensions
(W × H × D, excluding
projections)
Approx. 2-1/2" × 3-9/16" × 5-3/16" (63 × 91 × 132 mm)
Operating temperature (humidity) 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C) (less than 80%)
32 - 86°F (0 - 30°C) when connected to PC
Storage temperature -4 - 104°F (-20 - 60°C)
Weight
(without battery and disc)
DZ-GX5080A Approx. 425 g
DZ-GX5020A Approx. 420 g
DZ-GX5000A
Total weight when recording DZ-GX5080A Approx. 480 g
DZ-GX5020A Approx. 475 g
DZ-GX5000A

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Specifications are subject to change without notice for the purpose of improvement.
Specifications of DZ-ACS3 AC Adapter/Charger
Power supply 100 - 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Input capacity 22 VA (at 100 V)
DC output (max.) 7.9 V, 1.4 A
Charge output 8.4 V, 0.65A
Weight 100 g
External dimensions
(W × H × D)
61 × 32 × 91 mm
Ambient temperature for
operation
32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
Allowable relative humidity 20 - 80%
Item Specifications
Provided accessories AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3)
Battery (DZ-BP07PW)
AV/S output cable
Lens cap
Lens cap string
Shoulder strap
Power cable
DC power cord
Software CD-ROM
[not provided with DZ-GX5020A/GX5000A]
PC connection cable
[not provided with DZ-GX5020A/GX5000A]
Disc cleaning cloth
General Description > Specifications

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2-4 Major Differences from Previous Models
←: Same as on left
General Description > Major Differences from Previous Models
Item DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A DZ-BX37A/BX35A
Dimensions (W × H × D) and
shape
Approx. 2-1/2" × 3-9/16" × 5-3/16" Approx. 1-7/8" × 3-1/2" × 5-3/16"
Recording media 8cm DVD-RAM
8cm DVD-RW
8cm DVD-R
8cm +RW
SD memory card
←
Internal LED light DZ-GX5080A: Provided Not provided
DZ-GX5020A/GX5000A:
Not provided
Internal flash Not provided ←
Viewfinder 0.2-inch color (equivalent to approx.
200,000 pixels, with 16:9 mode) ←
LCD monitor 16:9, 2.7-inch color TFT
(approx. 120,000 pixels) ←
CCD image sensor 1/6-inch interlaced ←
Total number of
pixels
Approx. 680,000 pixels
←
Number of
pixels for Movie
Approx. 340,000 pixels
←
Number of
pixels for still
Approx. 340,000 pixels
←
Lens DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A:
F2.0 - 4.1
f=1/16" - 2-11/16" (2.3 - 69 mm)
F1.8 - 3.2
f=1/16" - 2-3/16" (2.2 - 55 mm)
DZ-GX5000A:
F2.0 - 3.3
f=1/16" - 2-5/16" (2.3 - 58 mm)
Zoom DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A:
Optical 30x, 120x - 1,500x with
digital zoom added (120x for still)
Optical 25x, 100x - 1,200x with
digital zoom added (100x for still)
DZ-GX5000A:
Optical 25x, 100x - 1,200x with
digital zoom added (100x for still)
Filter diameter / Thread pitch 1-5/16" (34 mm) / 0.5 mm ←
Required minimum illumination 0.3 lx (Low light mode) ←
DZ-GX5080A DZ-GX5020A
DZ-GX5000A
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General Description > Major Differences from Previous Models
Item DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A DZ-BX37A/BX35A
Power consumption (DVD-RAM
used, FINE mode)
Approx. 3.2W ←
Weight DZ-GX5080A: Approx. 425g Approx. 420g
DZ-GX5020A/GX5000A:
Approx. 420g
Maximum
time of
recordable
video (per side)
XTRA Approx. 18 min/
Variable: Approx. 3 - 10 Mbps ←
FINE Approx. 30 min/Fix: Approx. 6 Mbp ←
STD Approx. 60 min/Fix: Approx. 3 Mbps ←
Number of
pixels for
video(MPEG2)
XTRA/
FINE
720 × 480 pixels ←
STD 352 × 480 pixels ←
Audio recording format Dolby Digital ←
Audio playback format Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio layer 2,
Linear PCM (LPCM) ←
Maximum
number of
recordable
stills
DVD-RAM
(FINE)
Approx. 999
←
SD memory
cord (32MB)
FINE: Approx. 180 ←
NORM: Approx. 240 ←
ECO: Approx. 370 ←
Number of pixels for JPEG still
during camera recording
640×480 pixels ←
AV/S input function Not provided ←
Assist light function Provided
(When Low Light mode is selected) ←
EIS function Provided (Movie mode only) ←
LCD/EVF brightness setting
function
Provided ←
EVF display on/off function Provided ←
16:9 squeeze record mode Provided
[Except for DVD-RW(VF mode)/
DVD-R/ +RW using, STD mode]
←
Disc protect Software disc-protect
[DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(VR mode)] ←
Accessory Shoe Not provided ←
AV output/input jack Provided (Output only) ←
External Microphone jack Not provided ←
PC connection terminal DZ-GX5080A: Provided DZ-BX37A: Provided
DZ-GX5020A/ GX5000A:
Not Provided
DZ-BX35A: Not Provided
Sleep/Restart button Provided ←
Select button Provided ←
Disc navigation button Provided ←
Menu button Provided ←
Stop/Exit button Provided ←
Full auto button Provided Not provided
Focus button Provided ←
Exposure button Provided ←
BLC button Provided ←
Display button Provided ←
Quick Menu button Provided Not provided

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General Description > Major Differences from Previous Models
Item DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A DZ-BX37A/BX35A
Finalize button Provided ←
+ / - button Not provided (the zoom lever is used
in common to adjust the volume;
the cursor keys are used for camera
adjustment)
Provided
Accessories AC adapter/
charger
Provided (DZ-ACS3) ←
Battery Provide (DZ-BP07PW) ←
infrared remote
control
Not provided ←
Single-sided
8cm DVD-R disc
Not provided ←
PC connection
cable
DZ-GX5080A: Provided DZ-BX37A: Provided
DZ-GX5020A/GX5000A:
Not Provided
DZ-BX35A: Not Provided
Software
CD-ROM
DZ-GX5080A: Provided
For Windows(*1):
ImageMixer 3
For Macintosh(*2):
ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for
DVDCAM
DZ-BX37A: Provided
For Windows(*1):
ImageMixer 3
For Macintosh(*3):
Pixe VRF Browser EX,
ImageMixer VCD/DVD2
DZ-GX5020A/GX5000A:
Not Provided
DZ-BX35A: Not Provided
*1: Windows® 2000 Professional SP3 or higher.
Windows® XP Home Edition or higher
Windows® XP Professional Edition or higher
See the following Websites to find out whether the provided software can be used on
Windows Vista:
URL:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html
URL: http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/
*2: Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4.2-v10.4.8
*3: Mac OS X v10.2.8/v10.3.4-v10.3.9/v10.4.1-v10.4.3

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2-5 Compatibility of Recorded DVD and Corresponding
Recording Media
2-5-1 Compatibility of Recorded Discs
(1) DVD-RAM
1) DVD-RAM recorded or edited on DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A:
The DVD-RAM can be recorded, edited and played (*1) on other Hitachi DVD video camera/
recorders.
2) DVD-RAM recorded or edited on other Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders:
The DVD-RAM can be recorded, edited and played (*1) on
DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A. However, scene memos recorded on the Disc Navigation
function of DZ-MV100A cannot be played or edited on another model.
*1: If disc-protect is set, it must be released in order to record or edit on the disc. However, since the
DZ-MV100A and DZ-MV200A series models use a different disc-protect method, disc-protect that was
set on other models cannot be released on them.
(2) DVD-R
1) DVD-R recorded edited on DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A:
The DVD-R can be played back on other Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders (*2) without being
finalized. However, be sure not to record or finalize a DVD-R using other Hitachi DVD video
camera/recorders: Doing so will make the DVD-R unusable.
Also, do not insert a DVD-R not finalized into a DVD recorder, etc. (*3): Inserting it may make the
DVD-R unusable.
2) DVD-R recorded or edited on other Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders (*2):
The DVD-R can be played back on DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A (*4) without being finalized.
However, be sure not to record or finalize the DVD-R using DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A :
Doing so will make the DVD-R unusable.
*2: Only for models that conform to DVD-R. See “Table 2-5-1 List of Compatible Recording Media” for the
models that conform.
*3: Except for DVD recorders, etc. whose instruction manuals state that “This model can play back a DVD-R
recorded on Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders but not finalized.
*4: Loading a DVD-R/DVD-RW(VF mode) will automatically start the Disc Navigation function.
(3) DVD-RW (VR mode)
1) DVD-RW(VR) recorded or edited on DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A:
The DVD-RW(VR) can be recorded, edited and played back on other Hitachi DVD video camera/
recorders (*5).
2) DVD-RW(VR) recorded or edited on other Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders (*5):
The DVD-RW(VR) can be recorded, edited and played back on DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/ GX5000A
in the same way.
*5: Only for models that conform to DVD-RW. See “Table 2-5-1 List of Compatible Recording Media” for the
models that conform.
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(4) DVD-RW (VF mode)
1) DVD-RW(VF) recorded or edited on DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A:
The DVD-RW(VF) can be played back on other Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders (*5) without
being finalized. However, be sure not to record or finalize the DVD-RW(VF) using other Hitachi
DVD video camera/recorders: Doing so will make the DVD-RW(VF) unusable.
Also, do not insert a DVD-RW not finalized into a DVD recorder, etc. (*6): Inserting it may make
the DVD-RW unusable.
2) DVD-RW(VF) recorded or edited on other Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders (*5):
The DVD-RW(VF) can be played back on DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A (*4) without being
finalized. However, be sure not to record or finalize the DVD-RW using DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/
GX5000A: Doing so will make the DVD-RW unusable.
*4: Loading a DVD-R/DVD-RW(VF mode) will automatically start the Disc Navigation function.
*5: Only for models that conform to DVD-RW. See “Table 2-5-1 List of Compatible Recording Media” for the
models that conform.
*6: Except for DVD recorders, etc. whose instruction manuals state that “This model can play back a DVD-
RW(VF mode) recorded on Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders but not finalized.
(5) +RW
1) +RW recorded or edited on DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A:
The +RW can be recorded, edited and played (*7) on other Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders.
2) +RW recorded or edited on other Hitachi DVD video camera/recorders (*7):
The +RW can be recorded, edited and played (*7) on DZ-GX5080A/GX5020A/GX5000A.
*7: Only for models that conform to +RW. See “Table 2-5-1 List of Compatible Recording Media” for the
models that conform.
compatible with recording or playback of +RW.
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General Description > Compatibility of Recorded DVD and Corresponding Recording Media
2-5-2 Corresponding Recording Media
M: Movie
S: Still
RP: Recording/Playback possible
P: Only playback possible
N: Non-compatibility
Model HDD
8 cm disc Card
DVD-
RAM DVD-R DVD-RW +RW Note
SD
memory
card
Multi-
media
card
DZ-HS303A/ HS300A M: RP
S:N
M: RP
S: P
M: RP
S: N
M: RP
S: N
M: RP
S: N No holder/
cartridge/
caddy case
needed
M: N
S: RP
N
DZ-GX5080A/ GX5020A/
GX5000A
NM: RP
S: RP
DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/
GX3100A/ BX37A/ BX35A
DZ-GX20MA/ MV780MA/
MV750MA/ BX31A
N
DZ-GX20A/ MV780A/
MV730A
N
DZ-MV580A/ MV550A Holder
needed
M: N
S: RP
DZ-MV380A/ MV350A
DZ-MV270A/ MV230A/
MV200A
Cartridge/
caddy case
needed
NN
DZ-MV100A N
Table 2-5-1 List of Compatible Recording Media