RCA ProV600 manual Trouble Checks

Trouble Checks

Trouble	Checks and Adjustments
Tape stops during	•	Time-counter memory may be on. Whenever an “M”
rewind or fast		appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder will
forward		stop rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads
		M 0:00:00. Press REW or F.FWD again to continue
		rewinding or fast-forwarding, or press COUNTER
		MEMORY on the remote to turn off the memory-
		stop feature.
Camcorder remains in	• Press PLAY or PAUSE to return to normal playback.
pause mode
Recorded sound is	• Subject was too far from camcorder.
too low or distorted
Dew indicator	•	If the dew indicator ( ) flashes in the viewfinder, there
flashing in viewfinder		is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until this indicator no
		longer appears before operating the camcorder.
Poor auto-focus	• Subject is not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are
operation		at different distances. Use the focus lock feature. See
		page 30.
Viewfinder displays	• Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused.
are out of focus	• Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.
	• The small controls on the bottom of the viewfinder control
		the brightness and focus of the viewfinder. These controls
		are set at the factory and should require no adjustment. If
		the brightness or focus of the viewfinder ever does require
		adjustment, carefully use a plastic screwdriver. Make the
		adjustments with caution to prevent damaging the
		miniature controls.
Image in LCD	• Adjust brightness of LCD monitor with BRIGHT control
monitor is not bright		on top of the monitor.
enough.
Sound too low when	• Adjust volume of built-in speaker using the VOLUME
playing back tape		control on top of the monitor.
using LCD monitor

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