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Trouble Checks
Trouble Checks
Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct without
the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies.
Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service
Center, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the
simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.
If service should be necessary, the warranty information lists what your warranty
covers and explains how to get service.
No power
Won’t record or
playback
Won’t playback
Won’t record
No picture
Camcorder turns
itself off
Trouble
Checks and Adjustments
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Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR to turn on
the camcorder. The power indicator lights.
•
If using battery, it might need to be recharged.
•
If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged
into a working outlet.
•
If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged
into a working outlet.
•
If the dew indicator ( ) flashes in the viewfinder, there
is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until the dew
indicator no longer appears before operating the
camcorder.
•
Make sure POWER switch is set to correct position for
desired operation.
•
There might not be a cassette in the camcorder.
•
Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.
•
The cassette tape might be broken, try another cassette.
•
You might have reached the end of the cassette, try
rewinding it.
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POWER switch must be set to VCR position.
•
Safety tab removed or closed. (See page 22.)
•
POWER switch must be set to CAMERA.
•
Open lens cover.
•
Set POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA or
VCR to turn back on. If camcorder is left in record-
pause or play-pause for several minutes, it turns off to
prevent tape wear.
