General Maintenance

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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-E625A 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

Picture does not appear in the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

The camcorder cannot go into the recording mode, even when the start/stop button is pressed.

Picture is out of focus.

Check Point & Correction

§Remove the lens cap.

§Slide the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to CAM.

§Disconnect the AV input cable from the camcorder.

§Check the record-protect tab on the cassette. See page 19 for details.

§Push the cassette holder embossed PUSH LOCK to close it.

§Slide the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to CAM.

§Make sure that FOCUS does not appear in the viewfinder or LCD monitor. If it is displayed, press FOCUS Control buttons to erase it.