Hitachi DZ - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support - Page 4

Use the attached image. This is also in page 36 of your user manual. It is ok to apply a bit more pressure to pull the disc.

http://www.hitachiserviceusa.com:8080/DZBX35A.pdf

None of those options worked for me. I had to remove the single screw on top of the camera. Then slide the silver top panel forward to remove it. Then remove the dark panel where the screw was removed. Then you should see a small metal piece very close to the DVD door opening that is holding it closed. Slowly nudge it forward to unlatch the door. This allowed me to open the door to remove the DVD. Unfortunately I still have to do this every time to get the door open. I may try some lubricant on the metal to prevent sticking.

Hi, I have the owners manual in a PDF file if you want it. Just post your e-mail address and I will forward it to you. All the info you are asking for is in this manual. Good Luck

Disc must be finalized before it can be played back on DVD player or DVD recorder.

I think you need to change the disk. Also, see the attached (check 4) from the manual: it gives several reasons for that message. I ahve included a link to the owner's manual in case you don't have access to it. http://ec1.images-amazon.com/media/i3d/01/A/man-migrate/MANUAL000065687.pdf