Hitachi VT-FX600A - Manual (Page 42)

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SYMPTOM in the left column below. Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE and CORRECTIVE ACTION
columns to remedy the problem.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power. • Power cord is not connected. • Connect power cord to AC outlet.
• The VCR power is turned off. • Press POWER button to turn on the
VCR.
Timer recording is • The timer recording is set incorrectly. • Set the timer recording correctly.
not possible. • The VCR power is turned on. • Press POWER button to turn off
the VCR.
• VCR clock is not set correctly. • Set VCR clock correctly.
Recording mode • The erase prevention tab on • Place a plastic tape over the hole.
cannot be engaged. cassette is missing.
No picture or poor • The TV and/or VCR is in the TV • Set your TV to the the VCR mode
picture on playback. mode. and/or press VCR/TV button on the
remote control so that "VCR" appears
on the display.
• The TV fine tuning is not set • Fine tune your TV.
correctly.
Noise in picture on • Video heads are dirty. • Head cleaning is necessary, consult
playback. the nearest Hitachi Authorized Service
Center.
Playback picture is • The tracking control is not set • Adjust tracking control for a better
partially noisy. correctly. picture.
On-the-air TV • Connections are not correctly made. • Re-check the ANT.IN and ANT.OUT
programs cannot be connections.
seen. • The TV and/or VCR is in VCR Set your TV to the TV mode and/or
mode. press VCR/TV button on the remote
control so that "VCR" disappears from
the display.
No operation by • Weak batteries. • Check the batteries in the remote
infrared Remote control.
Control. • The TV or CATV button is pressed. • Press VCR button on the remote
control, then try again.
Operation buttons do • Channel Memory Programming is • See "NOTES" under "AUTOMATIC
not work after there required because programmed CHANNEL PRESET" on page 12.
is a power failure or channels are erased.
you move your VCR.
MAINTENANCE
SERVICING
Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-servicable
parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power cord, and take the unit to Hitachi Authorized Service Center for servicing.
CABINET CLEANING
• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and