Hitachi VT-MX4430A - Manual (Page 64)

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 not possible. • Make sure the timer recording is set 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
playback.
• Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to "HEAD
CLEANING" on
page 34.
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 on the display comes on.
• 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 on the display disappears..
No operation from the infrared
Remote Control
• Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC
outlet.
• Check batteries in remote control
Video or color fades in and out
when making a copy of a video
tape
• None. (You are copying a copyrighted tape and are
experiencing copy guard protection.)