General Maintenance

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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.

1.Rotate and remove eye cup.

2.Clean the picture tube face and lens.

To prevent scratching, use a soft non abrasive cloth, swab or lens cleaning paper.

3.Fit the projection of the eye cup into the groove in the viewfinder and rotate the eye cup in the direction of the arrow.

Periodic Maintenance

A precision electromechanical device, the Hitachi VM-E220A 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 camcorder 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, and the age of the camcorder.

Troubleshooting

Quality is very important at Hitachi. We inspect and check every camcorder carefully at the factory under the most rigid quality control and inspection systems. If problems develop please check the following possible solutions before inquiring about professional service.

INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE

Symptom

Cassette holder cannot be opened when you slide EJECT switch

Cassette cannot be inserted into cassette compartment

Check Point & Correction

Connect the power source

Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette. Cassette window must be toward outside.

CAMERA RECORDING

Symptom

Check Point & Correction