Brand: HITACHI
Category: Digital Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for HDC-561E
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:25 p.m.
GETTING STARTED
Preparation
1. Attach the camera strap.
2. Open the battery/memory card cover.
3. Load the supplied batteries with correct orientation as shown.
4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional).
The camera has 32MB internal memory (28MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera's memory capacity.
- Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage.
5. Close the battery/memory card cover and make sure it is locked securely.
Initial Settings
Setting the Date and Time
The date/time needs to be set if and when:
- Camera is turned on for the first time.
- Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time.
Follow these steps to set the correct date and time:
- Press the Power button to turn the power on.
- Press the MODE button to set the camera mode to []/[].
- Press the MENU button
- Select [Setup] with the ► button.
- Select [Date/Time] with the ▲ / ▼ buttons, and press the SET button.
- Select the item's field with the ▲ / ▼ buttons and adjust the value for the date and time with the ◄ / ► buttons.
- After confirming all settings are correct, press the SET button.
- To exit from the [Setup] menu, press the MENU button.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | The power does not come on. | The batteries are not loaded. | Load the batteries correctly. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symptom | The batteries are exhausted. | Replace with a new set of batteries. | |
| Symptom | The batteries or camera feels warm. | Long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. | |
| Symptom | Even if I press the shutter button, the camera does not shoot. | The shutter button is not pressed all the way down. | Press the shutter button all the way down. |
| Symptom | The internal memory or memory card does not have any free capacity. | Insert a new memory card, or delete unwanted files. | |
| Symptom | The flash is charging. | Wait until the status LED turns green. | |
| Symptom | Although it is set to auto focus, it does not focus. | The memory card is write-protected. | Remove the write-protection. |
| Symptom | The lens is dirty. | Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth or lens paper. | |
| Symptom | The distance to the subject is smaller than the effective range. | Get your subject within the effective focus range. | |
| Symptom | Files cannot be deleted. | The file is protected. | Cancel protection. |
| Symptom | The memory card is write-protected. | Remove the write-protection. | |
| Symptom | Cannot download images. | The free space on the hard disk in your computer may be insufficient. | Check whether the hard disk has a space for running Windows, and if the drive for loading image files has a capacity at least that of the memory card inserted in the camera. |
| Symptom | No power supply. | Replace with a new set of batteries. |