Hitachi VM-8500LA Instruction Manual page 55

TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Picture does not appear in the viewfinder. * Remove the lens cap.
The camcorder can not go into the
recording mode, even when
"REC/PAUSE" is pressed.
Picture is out of focus.
Auto-focus does not operate.
RECORDING TV PROGRAMS OFF THE AIR (only for VM-8500LA)
Symptom
The camcorder can not go into the
recording mode, even when
"REC/PAUSE" is pressed.
BATTERY CONDITION
Symptom
The " " indication in the electronic viewfinder flashes to indicate battery
is discharged.
NO OPERATION IS ACCEPTED
Symptom
Power is not turned on and no
button operations are accepted.
PLAYBACK OF PRERECORDED CASSETTE
Symptom
"PLAY" cannot be engaged.
No picture appears on television
screen when "PLAY" is pressed.
(TV is connected to the camcorder
by using RF converter unit.)
Interference on playback picture.
Picture bends at the top of TV
screen.
Color of your TV screen is too
bright, too faint or change.
Check Point & Correction
* Set "CAM/OFF/VIDEO" to "CAM" position.
* The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed. Stick a
piece of cellophane tape over the erase prevention hole or select a
different cassette.
* Set "CAM/OFF/VIDEO" to "CAM" position.
Auto-focus does not operate if the wide angle or telephoto lens is
attached.
Check Point & Correction
* The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed. Stick a
piece of cellophane tape over the erase prevention hole or select a
different cassette.
* Set "CAM/OFF/VIDEO" to "CAM" position.
* Connect the camcorder and TV (or VCR).
* Set "AV OUT/IN" to "IN" position.
Check Point & Correction
* Remove the power source, and after about one minute push the reset switch
gently using a toothpick, etc. until you feel a click. Since this erases the date,
time and
other customer preferred features, reset them again.
(Behind the jack cover)
Check Point & Correction
* Set "CAM/OFF/VIDEO" to "VIDEO" position.
* Set the television to the camcorder channel (3 or 4) depending upon the
selected channel on the RF channel select switch of RF converter unit.
* Set "AV OUT/IN" switch to "OUT" position (only for VM-8500LA).
* Adjust the tracking using "TRACKING" control (power zoom switch).
* When you see the playback picture on your TV, adjust fine tuning knob on
television set to obtain best picture.
* The pre-recorded tape is EP or LP recording. This camcorder is for use in
SP recording only.
* TV receiver is of older type. It needs to be modified to work properly with
camcorder
* Tape is damaged. Try another cassette.
* TV set has VIR circuit. Turn it off during playback.
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Check Point & Correction
* Try another battery or charge the
battery.