Periodic Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Hitachi VM-H71A Instruction Manual

General Maintenance
Store the camera/recorder without closing the snap and with the case
slightly open.

Periodic Maintenance

A precision electromechanical device, the Hitachi VM-H71A requires
maintenance after a period of normal use. We expect that no other
maintenance other than head cleaning will be required during the period of
warranty unless the camera/recorder is used either heavily or seldom.
Defective parts are covered by the warranty. Normal maintenance is the
responsibility of the owner. Consult your dealer or local VCR service
center for recommendations regarding normal maintenance based on your
use patterns, location, and the age of the camera/recorder.

Troubleshooting

Quality is very important at Hitachi. We inspect and check every
camera/recorder carefully at the factory under the most rigid quality control
and inspection systems. If problems develop please check the following
possible solutions before inquiring about professional service.
INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE
Symptom
Cassette holder cannot be opened when you push
source
EJECT button.
Cassette cannot be inserted into cassette
direction indicated compartment.
cassette.
toward
CAMERA RECORDING
Symptom
Picture does not appear in the viewfinder
The camera/recorder cannot go into the recording
tab on the mode, even when the start/stop button is pressed. cassette. See page
22 for details.
embossed
Picture is out of focus.
Auto-focus does not operate.
FOCUS
a
attached or
on page 39
RECORDING TV PROGRAMS OFF THE AIR
Symptom
The camera/recorder cannot be set to the
Check Point & Correction
* Connect the power
* Load cassette in
* Cassette window must be
outside.
Check Point & Correction
* Remove the lens cap.
* Slide the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO
switch to CAM.
* Disconnect the AV input cable
from the camera/recorder.
* Check the record-protect
* Push the cassette holder
PUSH to close it.
* Slide the CAM/OFF/VIDEO
switch to CAM.
Make sure that FOCUS does not
appear in the viewfinder.
.If it is displayed, press
button to erase it.
* Auto-Focus does not operate if
special-effects filter is
the objects shown
are being recorded.
Check Point & Correction
* Check the record-protect
by arrow on
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