Hitachi VM-E530A - Periodic Maintenance; Troubleshooting

Periodic Maintenance
A precision electromechanical device, the Hitachi VM-E530A requires maintenance after a period of nor¬
mal use. We expect that no 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 war¬
ranty. 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 qualify control and inspection systems , if problems develop please check the fol¬
lowing possible solutions before inquiring about professional service.
INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE
Symptom
Check Point & Correction
Cassette holder cannot be opened when you slide
the EJECT switch.
* Connect the power source.
Cassette cannot be inserted into cassette compart¬
ment,
• Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on
cassette.
# Cassette window must be toward outside.
CAMERA RECORDING
Symptom
Check Point & Correction
Picture does not appear in the viewfinder.
• Open the lens door.
• Slide the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to CAM.
The camcorder cannot go into the recording mode,
even when the start/stop button is pressed.
• Check the record-protect tab on the cassette. See
page 17 for details.
• Push the cassette holder embossed PUSH LOCK to
close it,
• Slide the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to CAM;.
Picture is out of focus.
Auto-focus does not operate.
« Make sure that "FOCUS" does not appear in the
viewfinder, if it is displayed, press FOCUS Control
buttons to erase it.
® Auto-Focus does not operate if a special-effects fil¬
ter is attached or the objects shown on page 23 are
being recorded,
The created title does not appear,
• insert the clock battery, then create a title,
• Do not remove the clock battery after creating a
title.
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