Hitachi VM-C52E - Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING
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Symptom
Check Point & Correction
Cassette holder cannot be opened when you press
EJECT button.
Connect the power source.
Cassette cannot be inserted into cassette compart-
ment.
Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on
cassette.
Picture does not appear in the viewfinder.
Remove the lens cap.
Slide the mode shifter to turn on VTR power or
camera power.
The camera/recorder will not go into the recording
mode, even when record start/stop button is
pressed.
The cassette has had the erase prevention tab
removed. Stick a piece of cellophane tape over the
erase prevention hole or select a different cassette.
Slide the mode shifter downward to turn on camera
power.
The “E” indication in the electronic viewfinder
flashes to indicate battery is discharged. Try another
battery or charge the battery.
PLAY button cannot be engaged.
Slide the mode shifter upward to turn on VTR power.
Interference on playback picture.
Adjust TRACKING control.
When you see the playback picture on your TV,
adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain the
best picture.
Picture is out of focus.
Auto-focus does not operate.
Set AUTO/MAN FOCUS switch to “AUTO”.
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mode. Release the ‘‘MACRO” mode.
Cassette holder won't close.
The video camera/recorder is set to “MACRO”
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Battery has lost its charge.
iit Recharge or replace battery.
CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER
If
dust
or
foreign
matter
adheres
inside
the
viewfinder,
clean
it
by
the
following
procedure.
1. Remove the eye cup. See page 8.
2. Clean picture tube face and lens.
To
prevent
scratching,
use
a
soft
non
abrasive
cloth,
swab
or
lens
cleaning
paper.
3. Attach the eye cup. See page 8.
HOW
TO
INSTALL
THE
SHOULDER
STRAP
Attach the shoulder strap as illustrated below.
Shoulder Strap
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