Trouble Checks
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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 Compact Camcorder Servicenter,
No power
Won’t record or playback
Won’t playback
Won’t record
No picture in viewfinder
Tape stops during rewind or
fast forward
Camcorder remains in “stop
action” (play-pause) mode
• ON/POWER SAVE lever in POWER SAVE position. Place lever in ON
position.
• If using battery, it may 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 dew indicator ( ) appears in the viewfinder, there is moisture in the
camcorder. Remove the cassette from the camcorder and let it dry
naturally.
• There may be no cassette in the camcorder.
• Try ejecting and re-inserting the cassette.
• The cassette tape may be broken, try another cassette.
• You may have reached the end of the cassette, try rewinding it.
• POWER switch must be in PLAY position.
• Record-protect tab has been closed. (See page 20.)
• POWER switch must be in CAM (camera) position.
• ON/POWER SAVE lever must be in ON position.
• Remove lens cap.
• ON/POWER SAVE lever must be in ON position when POWER switch is
in CAM (camera) position.
• Time-counter memory may be on. Whenever an “M” appears with the
time-counter display, the camcorder will stop rewinding (or fast
forwarding) when counter reads “M 0:00:00”. Press the REW or F.FWD
button again to continue rewinding or fast forwarding, or press
COUNTER MEM (memory) button to turn off memory-stop feature.
• Press the still (
ll
) (or PLAY) button to return to normal playback.
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.
Trouble
Checks and Adjustments
