General Maintenance

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,

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