Hitachi VM-3700A Camcorder User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTING
72
TROUBLESHOOTING
Your 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 the
necessary corrective measures.
INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE
Symptom Check Point & Correction
Cassette holder cannot be opened when you press Connect the power source.
"STOP/EJECT" button.
Cassette cannot be inserted into cassette Load cassette in direction
compartment. indicated 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.
Set "POWER" switch to
"CAM" position.
The camera/recorder can not go into the recording The cassette has had the erase
mode, even when "REC/PAUSE" button is pressed. prevention tab removed.
Stick a piece of cellophane
tape over the erase prevention
hole or select a different
cassette.
Picture is out of focus. Set "POWER" switch to
"CAM" position.
Auto-focus does not operate. Make sure that "FOCUS"
does not appear in the
viewfinder. If displayed,
press FOCUS control
(AUTO/MAN) buttons to
erase it.
Auto-focus does not operate
if the wide angle or
telephoto lens is attached.