Hitachi VM-3100A User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Your Video Camera/Recorder is a highly sophisticated instrument. It has been carefully checked and adjusted at the
factory under the most rigid quality control and inspection systems. However, should problems develop, check the
following points and take necessary corrective measures.
INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE
Symptom Check Point & Correction
Cassette Holder cannot be opened when you press | * Connect the Power Source.
“EJECT” Button.
Cassette cannot be inserted into Cassette Compart- | * Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on
ment. cassette.
* Cassette window must be toward outside.
CAMERA RECORDING
Check Point & Correction
Picture does not appear in the Viewfinder. * Remove the Lens Cap.
* Press “POWER” ON/OFF Button on.
» Plug the connector cable from Electronic View-
finder to the Jack of Camera/Recorder.
» Set “VIDEO/CAM” Select Switch to “CAM”
position.
* Set “IRIS” Control to “AUTO” position.
The Camera/Recorder will not go into the recording | * The cassette has had the erase prevention tab
mode, even when Record Start/Stop Button is pressed. removed. Stick a piece of cellophane tape over the
erase prevention hole or select a different cassette.
* Set “VIDEO/CAM” Select Switch to “CAM”
position.
Picture is out of focus. * Set “FOCUS AUTO/MAN” Switch to “AUTO”.
pUserrogus does DOL CReIaIe: * The Video Camera/Recorder is set to ““MACRO”
mode.
Press and hold down Power Zoom Switch on the
“T” side to release “MACRO” mode, and then
focus on the object.
RECORDING TV PROGRAMS OFF THE AIR
Check Point & Correction
*» The cassette has had the erase prevention tab
removed. Stick a piece of cellophane tape over
erase prevention tab hole or select a different
cassette.
« Set “VIDEO/CAM” Select Switch to “CAM”
position.
The Camera/Recorder will not go into the recording
mode, even when Record Start/Stop Button is pressed.
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Hitachi VM-3100A Specifications

General

Brand	Hitachi
Model	VM-3100A
Category	Camcorder
Language	English