Hitachi VM-H71A - Manual (Page 58)

General Maintenance
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Store the camera/recorder without closing the snap and with the case
slightly open.
Periodic Maintenance
A precision electromechanical device, the Hitachi VM-H71A requires
maintenance after a period of normal use. We expect that no other
maintenance other than head cleaning will be required during the period of
warranty unless the camera/recorder is used either heavily or seldom.
Defective parts are covered by the warranty. Normal maintenance is the
responsibility of the owner. Consult your dealer or local VCR service
center for recommendations regarding normal maintenance based on your
use patterns, location, and the age of the camera/recorder.
Troubleshooting
Quality is very important at Hitachi. We inspect and check every
camera/recorder 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
Check Point & Correction
Cassette holder cannot be opened when you push * Connect the power
source
EJECT button.
Cassette cannot be inserted into cassette
* Load cassette in
direction indicated compartment. by arrow on
cassette.
*
Cassette window must be
toward outside.
CAMERA RECORDING
Symptom
Check Point & Correction
Picture does not appear in the viewfinder * Remove the lens cap.
* Slide the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO
switch to CAM.
* Disconnect the AV input cable
from the camera/recorder.
The camera/recorder cannot go into the recording * Check the record-protect
tab on the mode, even when the start/stop button is pressed. cassette. See page
22 for details.
*
Push the cassette holder
embossed PUSH to close it.
* Slide the CAM/OFF/VIDEO
switch to CAM.
Picture is out of focus. Make sure that FOCUS does not
appear in the viewfinder.
Auto-focus does not operate. .If it is displayed, press
FOCUS button to erase it.
* Auto-Focus does not operate if
a special-effects filter is
attached or the objects shown
on page 39
are
being recorded.
RECORDING TV PROGRAMS OFF THE AIR
Symptom
Check Point & Correction
The camera/recorder cannot be set to the * Check the record-protect