GE CG400 manual Trouble Checks and Adjustments

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 GE Camcorder Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.

Trouble	Checks and Adjustments
No power	• Slide the POWER switch upward to turn on the camcorder.
	• If using battery, it may need to be recharged.
	• If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a
	working outlet.

Won’t record or	• If the dew indicator ( ) flashes in the LCD window, there
playback	is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until the dew indicator
	no longer appears before operating the camcorder.

•Make sure the PLAY/CAM button is in the CAMERA or PLAY mode. Details on page 20.

•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.

Won’t playback	• The PLAY/CAM button must be in the PLAY mode.
Won’t record	• Safety tab has been closed. See page 18.
	• PLAY/CAM button must be in CAMERA mode.
Camcorder turns	• Slide the POWER switch upward to turn on the camcorder.
itself off	If camcorder is left in record-pause or play-pause for
	several minutes, it will turn itself off to prevent tape wear.
Camcorder remains	• Press PLAY or PAUSE to return to normal playback.
in pause mode
Sound is too low or	• Subject was too far from camcorder.
distorted

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