I have a Hitachi DVD camcorder model DZ-MV230A , I was given this but did not come with the software, camera is useless without it, any idea where I can get the software to allow use of the camera?

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The door might be stuck. Try "helping" it open manually after pressing the eject button. Otherwise, something is probably broken and you might have to call a repairman.

SOURCE: Hitachi dz mv230a DVD CAM - can't copy video to computer (WXP Pro)

Hi Boss,
here is your complete solution for your dvd cam
You will need pc drivers in order to use dvd cam
Download from the link below
http://drivers.soft5000.com/driver4465.html

Use the link below to download the manual or guide which help you in transfering data from dvd to pc
http://www.retrevo.com/support/Hitachi-DZ-MV230A-Camcorders-manual/id/201ci664/t/2/

Guide for transfering data to pc

Utilizing a USB computer connection and Hitachi's optional PC Editing Kit Software (DZ-WINPC3W), the DVD camcorders become external DVD home movie drives. Video can be transferred from the DVD camcorder to the PC for editing. After editing, the video can be transferred back to the DVD camcorder and recorded. This is where the strength of Hitachi's multi-format DVD camcorders gives consumers an unprecedented capability: 1. Record video utilizing the rewrite-able DVD-RAM format
2. Transfer the footage to the PC
3. Edit the footage on the PC
4. Transfer the footage back to the DVD camcorder and record it onto DVD-R for compatibility with most DVD players
Or if available, the video can be transferred by placing the disc into a PC's 4.7G byte DVD-RAM or DVD-ROM3 drive.

Editing steps to note:
Getting your Hitachi DVD ram vro to video cd or dvd! *note just changing the vro file to mpg does not work, what happens is you only see the 1st segment of your recordings. I went through insane amounts of hell figuring all of this out. The below method to my knowledge is the only way to do it without going insane!

Only Two Programs Needed:
DVD2AVI
TMPGENC

Basic steps are here, let me know if you need more detail:

-Copy your .vro file to your hard drive
-open dvd2avi
-load the vro file directly into dvd2avi
-do a save project (that will create 2 small files)
-close dvd2avi, you're done with it now
-now open tmpgenc
-load the video portion of your dvd2avi project (the d2v file)
-load your audio portion of your dvd2avi project (the other one)
-you're set! just output the file to svcd or whatever you like!
-need to edit the file? use tmpgenc mpeg tools and segment the clips you want, then merge them back together as 1 mpeg, it works great and no need for re-encoding!


if you still need more help regarding software for editing,here is the link
http://forum.videohelp.com/topic105681.html
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Thanks and Regard
dilipbagdi
Technical Associate
















link to know more about your cam
http://www.videomaker.com/article/9322/

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I lost my DVD Movie Album SE install CD, so I tried to find a free download online, but to no avail. I can't use my Hitachi camera without it. I also searched all over the internet to purchase the DVD-Movie Album SE software, and ended up with my credit card being charged to a porn site, so DONT believe the places that say they have the software available for download. Its a SCAM!

I finally got ahold of Hitachi through thier website, and they sent me the names of reputable Hitachi dealers, so I ended up buying it from them. Here is a copy of the email they sent, with a list of dealers. I highly recommend going this route. It is costly, I think about $19.95 plus shipping. Here is the email Hitachi sent me:

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Thank you for visiting the Hitachi website and for your inquiry.

You may order a replacement disc from an authorized parts distributor using part number DN11541. They will have information on pricing and availability. Please contact your nearest parts distributor:

Andrews Electronics
25158 Avenue Stanford
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
800-274-4666
Fax: 800-289-0301
www.andrewselectronics.com

Cumberland Electronics
642 South 20th St
Harrisburg, PA 17105
Toll-Free 1-888-501-9658
Fax: 800-232-9234
www.cumb.com

Eagle Distributors
2421 Albany St.
Kenner, LA 70062
800/726-5930
Fax 800/653-2217
www.eagledistributors.com

Fox International, Ltd.
23600 Aurora Rd.
Bedford Heights, OH 44146
440-439-8500
800-321-6993
Fax: 800-445-7991
www.fox-international.com

Herman Electronics, Inc.
7350 N.W. 35th Terrace
Miami, FL 33122
800-938-4376
Fax: 305-477-8087 or 800-938-4377
www.hermanpanson.com

Martin Distributing Company
1071 S. La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90019
800-660-8771
Fax: 323-857-0999
www.mdcla.com

Pac Parts, Inc.
2114 SE 9th Ave.
Portland, Or 97214
800-338-6342
Fax: 800-782-5747
www.pacparts.com

Tritronics
1306 Continental Dr.
Abingdon, MD 21009-2334
800-638-3328
Fax: 800-888-3293
www.tritronicsinc.com or www.wehaveparts.com

Tritronics International of Florida
1952 NW 93rd Ave.
Miami, FL 33172-2925
800-365-8030
Fax: 800-999-3293
www.tritronicsinc.com

Union Electronic Distributor
311 E. Corning Road
Beecher, IL 60401
800-648-6657
Fax: 800-438-6466
www.ued.net

Vance Baldwin, Inc.
7060 State Road 84 #12
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
800-432-8542
Fax: 954-723-9044 or 800-552-1431
www.vancebaldwin.com

Again, thank you for your interest in Hitachi products.
Ben
Hitachi Home Electronics
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Best of luck,
Lynda

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