Troubleshooting - Hitachi VM-E110A Instruction Manual

General Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Quality is very important at Hitachi. We inspect and check every camcorder 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 slide "EJECT" button
Cassette cannot be inserted into cassette
compartment.
CAMERA RECORDING
Symptom
Picture does not appear in the viewfinder.
The camera/recorder cannot go into the
recording mode, even when the start/stop
button is pressed.
Picture is out of focus.
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RECORDING TV PROGRAMS OFF THE AIR
Symptom
The camera/recorder can not be set to
the recording mode, even when the
start/sop button on the
camera/recorder is pressed.
Check Point & Correction
Connect the power source.
Load cassette in direction indicated by
arrow on cassette.
Cassette window must be toward outside.
Check Point & Correction
Remove the lens cap.
`Slide the power switch to "CAMERA"
Disconnect the AV input cable from the
camera/recorder.
Check the record protect tab on the
cassette.
Make sure that the "FOCUS M" does
not appear in the viewfinder. If it is
displayed, press "Focus" select button to
erase it.
Auto-Focus does not operate if a special
effects filter is attached.
Check Point & Correction
Check the record protect tab on the
cassette.
Set the power switch to "CAMERA"
position.
Connect the camera/recorder and TV
(or VCR).
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