Hitachi DVRF7U instruction manual Problems and Solutions VCR, Heads

Problems and Solutions (VCR)

Before contacting a Hitachi authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.

Problem	Explanation/Solution
No power	◆ Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
	◆ Have you pressed the POWER button?
You cannot insert a video cassette	◆ A video cassette can only be inserted with the window
	side up and the safety tab facing you.
A television program was not recorded	◆ Check the DVD Recorder-VCR antenna connections.
	◆ Is the DVD Recorder-VCR tuner properly set?
	◆ Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.
Timer recording was unsuccessful	◆ Re-check the recording start/stop time settings and the current time
	◆ Check whether you insert a tape which has enough time record
No playback picture or the picture	◆ Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape.
is distorted
You cannot see normal broadcasts	◆ Check the TUNER/EXTERNAL setting.
	◆ Check the TV antenna connections.
Noise bars or streaks on playback	◆ Press the DVD CHANNEL 3 or 4 buttons to minimize this effect.
When the PAUSE button is pressed	◆ A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the
during playback, the still picture	condition of the tape. Press the DVD CHANNEL 3 or 4buttons during
has severe “noise bar” streaks	SLOW motion to minimize this effect.
Video Head Cleaning	◆ If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video heads may need
	cleaning. This is a common problem, and unless it appears, the heads should
	not be cleaned.
	When cleaning the video heads, read all instructions provided with the head
	cleaning cassette. Incorrect head cleaning can permanently damage the video
	heads.

If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note:

◆The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD Recorder-VCR

◆The warranty information

◆A clear description of the problem

Then contact your nearest Hitachi authorized service center.

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