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VCR Care and Servicing
The VCR is fairly self-servicing,
but you'll want to keep an eye on a few things as
you go. In addition, you may sometimes
have troubles
with your VCR.
We offer
some suggestions
for care to prevent problems,
ways to troubleshoot,
and places
to contact
when you cannot solve the problems
yourself.
Head Cleaning
The heads are tiny mechanisms
in the VCR that pick up the video signal as a
videotape
passes over them.
In time, a residue of electromagnetic
dust builds up
on the heads because of contact with the tape.
This dust interferes
with the
signal being picked up.
Your Hitachi VCR automatically
cleans the video heads whenever
a cassette
is
loaded or ejected and when a cassette
is already inside the VCR when you turn
the power off. It also self-cleans
during fast-forward
and reverse
play. You will
hear a mechanical
sound during auto head cleaning.
Even with the auto head cleaning
system,
dirt can build up on the heads.
If the
picture is blurry during playback,
or is occasionally
interrupted
or blanks out, try
playing different
cassettes
to see whether you get the same picture problems.
If the picture problems
persist, the heads may need to be cleaned
professionally.
Consult
your VCR dealer for the name of trained service technician
near you.
Periodic
Maintenance
Your Hitachi VCR is a precision
electro mechanical
device which requires
professional
maintenance
after a period of normal use.
Usually no maintenance
other than head cleaning
is required during the warranty
period, unless the VCR is used either heavily or infrequently.
Defective
parts are
covered during the warranty
period, but normal maintenance
is your
responsibility.
Consult
your VCR service center to find out what they recommend
as normal
maintenance
based on your location,
how you use the VCR, and the age of the
machine.
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