Hitachi VM-H720A User Manual
General Maintenance
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Periodic Maintenance
A precision electromechanical device, the Hitachi VM-H620/H720A 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 camcorder 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 camcorder.
period of normal use. We expect that no other maintenance other than head cleaning will be
required during the period of warranty unless the camcorder 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 camcorder.
Troubleshooting
Quality is very important at Hitachi. We inspect and check every camcorder 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.
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 slide source
when you slide source
Connect the power source
Cassette cannot be inserted into
cassette compartment.
cassette compartment.
Load cassette in direction indicated by
arrow on cassette.
arrow on cassette.
Cassette window must be toward
outside.
outside.
.
CAMERA RECORDING
Symptom
Check Point & Correction
Picture does not appear in the
viewfinder.
viewfinder.
Remove th lens cap.
Slide the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to
CAM.
CAM.
Disconnect the AV input cable from the
camcorder.
camcorder.
The camcorder cannot go into the
recoding mode, even when the
recoding mode, even when the
Check the record protect tab on the
cassette.
cassette.