Problem guide, Maintenance – Hitachi VT-UX617A User Manual
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PROBLEM GUIDE
Problem guide
No power
• Make sure the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet.
Remote control doesn't work
• Make sure the batteries are fresh, and properly installed.
Won't record
• Safety tab has been removed from cassette (VCR will automatically
eject
the
tape).
Won't make timer recordings
• 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.
Snowy picture in playback
• 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.
Snowy picture in normal TV
• Check antenna or cable connections.
viewing
Clock shows --:--
• Power has been interrupted - reset the clock.
•
Reset
the
clock.
Erratic VCR display
• Push the reset switch (behind the cover on the VCR front) with a
sharp pointed instrument (pen, toothipick, etc.)
Cannot store tape data in
• Check that "1 TAPE DATA
memory
MENU. If
• Check the time at which the recording was made. Data is not stored
in memory when the recording time is less than 5 minutes (less than 15
minutes
in
the
EP
mode).
• The tape data memory is full. Delete unnecessary tape data.
Cannot locate the beginning
• You cannot search for a program you want to view from the tape
of a program
recorded by another VCR.
• Rewind the tape to its start, then press MENU.
A DSS broadcast program-
•
med for delyaed recording,
CHANNEL PRESET screen. Select DSS for the DSS/CATV setting
but not recorded.
during programming.
• Turn on the DSS box before the delayed recording starts.
MAINTENANCE