Hitachi VM-H71A User Manual
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.
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.
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
Symptom
Check
Point
&
Correction
Cassette holder cannot be opened when you push
* Connect the power
source
EJECT button.
Cassette cannot be inserted into cassette
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.
*
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
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