
MAINTENANCE
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SYMPTOM in the left column below. Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE and CORRECTIVE ACTION
columns to remedy the problem.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
No power.
• Power cord is not connected.
• Connect power cord to AC outlet.
• The VCR power is turned off.
• Press POWER button to turn on the
VCR.
Timer recording is
• The timer recording is set incorrectly. • Set the timer recording correctly.
not possible.
• The VCR power is turned on.
• Press POWER button to turn off
the VCR.
• VCR clock is not set correctly.
• Set VCR clock correctly.
Recording mode
• The erase prevention tab on
• Place a plastic tape over the hole.
cannot be engaged.
cassette is missing.
No picture or poor
• The TV and/or VCR is in the TV
• Set your TV to the the VCR mode
picture on playback.
mode.
and/or press VCR/TV button on the
remote
control
so
that
"VCR"
appears
on the display.
• The TV fine tuning is not set
• Fine tune your TV.
correctly.
Noise in picture on
• Video heads are dirty.
• Head cleaning is necessary, consult
playback.
the
nearest
Hitachi
Authorized
Service
Center.
Playback picture is
• The tracking control is not set
• Adjust tracking control for a better
partially
noisy.
correctly. picture.
On-the-air TV
• Connections are not correctly made.
• Re-check the ANT.IN and ANT.OUT
programs
cannot
be
connections.
seen.
• The TV and/or VCR is in VCR
Set your TV to the TV mode and/or
mode.
press
VCR/TV
button
on
the
remote
control
so
that
"VCR"
disappears
from
the display.
No operation by
• Weak batteries.
• Check the batteries in the remote
infrared
Remote
control.
Control.
• The TV or CATV button is pressed.
• Press VCR button on the remote
control,
then
try
again.
Operation buttons do
• Channel Memory Programming is
• See "NOTES" under "AUTOMATIC
not work after there
required because programmed
CHANNEL PRESET" on page 12.
is a power failure or
channels are erased.
you move your VCR.
MAINTENANCE
SERVICING
Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-servicable
parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power cord, and take the unit to Hitachi Authorized Service Center for servicing.
CABINET CLEANING
• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and