Problem Guide / Maintenance - Hitachi VT-FX614A Owner's Manual

PROBLEM GUIDE / MAINTENANCE

PROBLEM GUIDE / MAINTENANCE
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Problem guide
No power
Remote control doesn't
work
Won't record
Won't play back
Won't make timer
recordings
Snowy picture in playback
Snowy picture in normal
TV viewing
Clock shows --:--
Erratic VCR display
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Maintenance
Regular periodic maintenance is required to maintain optimum VCR performance. Such maintenance and
adjustments should not be attempted by the user. Please consult your service dealer for further information.
Auto Head Cleaning System
This system cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette is inserted and ejected or the VCR is turned
on or off while a cassette is in the VCR, to prevent dirt from accumulating on the heads.
• Make sure the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet.
• Make sure the batteries are fresh, and properly
installed.
• Safety tab has been removed from cassette (VCR
will
automatically eject the tape).
• Make sure the TV/VCR switch is set to the VCR
mode.
• Make sure the TV is set to the VCR channel (3 or
4) or AUX (if
using direct audio/video hookup).
• The VCR power must be turned off to activate
timer recording.
• Clock is not set correctly.
• Programs entered incorrectly.
• Programs exceed the length of the cassette. Use
the EP
recording speed for maximum programming.
• Safety tab has been removed from cassette.
• Snow or picture noise is normal during search,
still, and slow
Playback.
• Head cleaning may be required.
• Tape is worn or of inferior quality - adjust tracking
controls.
• Check antenna or cable connections.
• Power has been interrupted - reset the clock.
• Reset the clock.
• Push the reset switch with a sharp pointed
instrument (pen, toothpick, etc.).
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