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General Maintenance
Cleaning the Camera/Recorder Heads
Dirt can accumulate on the video heads on the camera causing the playback picture to
become blurred or appear as if video information is lost. This often means that the video
heads are dirty. Use a video head cleaner such as Maxell 8M-CLT to clean the heads.
If after cleaning the heads the picture does not clear up consult your nearest dealer or
VCR service center for professional head cleaning.
Cleaning the Lens and Picture Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder
The lens of the electronic viewfinder can be user-cleaned if dust, dirt, or other foreign
matter adheres to it.
Cleaning the Lens Illustration
1. Pull out the eye cup to the position where a mark can be seen (up to a half where it is
pulled out all the way). The side with the mark should be up.
2. Turn the eye cup counterclockwise until it stops, then pull it out to remove.
3. Clean the picture tube face and lens. To prevent scratching, use a soft non abrasive
cloth, swab or lens cleaning paper.
4. Face the rib up as shown above and push and the eye cup in until it stops.
5. Turn the eye cup clockwise until it stops, the push it in all the way.
Periodic Maintenance
A precision electromechanical device, the Hitachi VM-E54A requires maintenance after
a period of normal use. We expect that no other maintenance other than head cleaning
will be required during the period of warranty unless the camera/recorder is used either
heavily or seldom. Defective parts are covered by the warranty. 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,