Hitachi VTMX-231A - Manual (Page 40)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the
PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem.
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE
ACTION
No power. • Make sure the AC cord is connected to
an AC outlet
• Make sure the power is turned on.
Timer recording is • Make sure the timer recording is set
not possible. correctly.
• Make sure the power is off.
• Make sure the VCR clock is set
correctly.
Cannot go into Record mode. • Make sure the tape has an
erase-prevention tab. If needed, cover
the hole with plastic tape.
Playback picture is partially noisy • Adjust tracking control for a better
picture by using the CHANNEL or
button on the VCR.
No picture but the audio is OK in • Head cleaning may be necessary,
playback. consult our nearest Authorized Service
Center.
No picture or poor picture on playback. • Set your TV to the VCR mode and/or
press the VCR/TV button on the
remote control so that the "VCR"
indicator appears on the display.
• Fine tune your TV.
On-the-air TV program cannot be seen. • Re-check the ANT. IN and ANT.OUT
connections. See page 10.
• Set your TV to the TV mode and/or
press the VCR/TV button on the
remote control so that the "VCR"
indicator disappears from the display.
No operation from the infrared • Make sure the AC cord is connected to
Remote Control an AC outlet.
• Check batteries in remote control
Video or color fades in and out • None. (You are copying a copyrighted
when making a copy of a video tape. tape and are experiencing copy guard
protection.)