Camera Recording; Recording Tv Programs Off The Air; Playback Of Pre-Recorded Cassette - Hitachi VM-H835LA Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting
when you slide EJECT switch
Cassette cannot be inserted into
cassette compartment

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.
Auto-focus does not operate.
The created title does not appear.

RECORDING TV PROGRAMS OFF THE AIR

Symptom
The camcorder cannot be set to the
recording mode, even when the
Start/Stop button on the camcorder is
pressed.

PLAYBACK OF PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE

Symptom
The PLAY button cannot be engaged.
No picture appears on television screen
when The PLAY is pressed. (TV is
connected to the camcorder by using
RF output adapter.)
Interference on playback picture. (TV is
connected to the camcorder by using
RF output adapter.)
Picture bends at the top of the TV
screen.
Color of your TV screen is too bright,
too faint or change.
Date search function does not operate • Slide the CAM/OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO.
• Open the LCD monitor , then slide the EJECT
switch.
• Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on
cassette
• Cassette window must be toward outside.
Check Point & Correction
• Open the lens door.
• 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 18 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.
• Auto-Focus does not operate if a special-effects
filter is attached or the objects shown on page 25
are being recorded.
• Insert the clock battery, then create a title.
• Do not remove the clock battery after creating a
title.
Check Point & Correction
• Check the record-protect tab on the cassette. See
page 18 for details.
• Set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to CAM
• Connect the camcorder and TV or VCR.
Check Point & Correction
• Set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to VIDEO.
• Set the television to the camcorder channel (3 or
4) depending upon the selected channel in the RF
channel select switch of RF output adapter.
• When you see the playback picture on your TV,
adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain
best picture.
• TV receiver is older type. It needs to be modified
to work properly with camcorder.
• Tape is damaged. Try another cassette.
• TV set has VIR circuit. Turn it off during playback.
• Insert the clock battery, set the date and time, then
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