VCR User Manual

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delayed recording.
Does not record Safety tab removed from Put cellophane tape over the
when you press the videocassette? tab area, or use a videocas-
REC. sette with the safety tab
intact.
TV program Loose or inappropriate Review hookup directions
cannot be connections between VCR and make correct, firm con-
viewed or and TV? nections.
recorded.
Poor picture TV channel selector on the Set TV to channel 3 or 4 as
quality ("noise") proper channel? correct for your area. (Set TV
during play- to AUX or VIDEO if you have a
back. direct video hookup.)
Is TV correctly tuned? Fine tune the TV.
Static lines through the pic- Press CHANNEL up or down
ture? button to adjust tracking.
"Noisy" picture despite all Have video heads cleaned
previous adjustments, even by a qualified service tech-
when playing different cas- nician.
settes?
Problem Things to Check Solution
No picture dur- TV set to the correct video Set TV to channel 3 or 4.
ing playback. viewing channel?
TV cannot be Is VCR remote control pro- Follow instructions in
operated by grammed for your TV? Advanced Operations to
the VCR's program the remote to send
remote control. signals that your TV can rec-
ognize. (Not all TV brands are
compatible.)
Is remote control set to Press the TV device button,
control the TV? then press the button corre-
sponding to the TV function
you want.
Mechanical Has a loaded cassette Nothing is wrong. The tape
sounds during been stopped more than 5 protection mechanism is
the STOP mode. minutes? working. Eject the cassette if
you are done viewing.
Otherwise, no action is
necessary.
Hitachi Service Hotline
Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada. For the location nearest you,
call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers:
In the continental U.S.A.
DIAL TOLL FREE
7 days a week, 24 hours a day
1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
You must state your zip code when calling
In Canada