Before Requesting Service, Video Head Cleaning

Before Requesting Service

If a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself.

See Symptom and Correction list below.

Symptom	Correction

No picture in EVF or LCD monitor ...	• Connect Power Source. (pp. 8, 9)
	• Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 16, 19)
	• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 33)
	• Use fully charged Battery. (p. 8)
	• Firmly connect all needed cables. (p. 9)

Video cassette cannot be inserted ...	• Connect Power Source. (pp. 8, 9)
	• Insert cassette, window side facing out. (p. 10)

Video cassette cannot be removed ...	• Connect Power Source. (pp. 8, 9)

Operation buttons do not work ...	• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 33)

Recording cannot be done ...	• Make sure record tab is intact. (p. 10)
	• Check Battery Indicator. (p. 31)
	• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 33)

Auto Focus does not operate ...	• Set FOCUS to AUTO. (p. 24)
	• Set POWER to CAMERA. (p. 16)

Sound from microphone can’t be	• Set unit to REC or Record/Pause mode.
monitored ...

Camera picture is too dark ...	• Set HIGH SPEED SHUTTER to AUTO. (p. 25)

No playback picture, or the playback	• Press UP/DOWN button during playback
picture is noisy or contains streaks ...	(Tracking Control). (p. 19)

Top of playback picture waves back	• A playback signal is not as stable as an off the air
and forth excessively ...	TV signal, so the top of your TV screen may
	appear bent or unstable during playback. This is
	called, “Horizontal AFC time constant change.” To
	correct, slowly turn the TV horizontal hold control.
	If your TV does not have this control, or adjusting
	it does not help, contact your TV service center.
	(Some nominal service charges may be required.)

Video Head Cleaning

While head cleaning is normally not needed, playing old or damaged tapes may clog the heads. When playback picture resembles example at the left, head cleaning is required.

Ideally, head cleaning should be performed by a qualified service technician. When this is not possible, purchase a

Clogged Video Head head cleaning cassette. Be sure to follow cleaning cassette instructions exactly and only use when symptoms occur.

For Your Information

VM-L153 specifications

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