RCA ProV800C manual See pages, AUTO/PRESET switch in Full Auto . See

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 FF again to continue
		rewinding or fast forwarding, or press COUNTER R/M to
		turn off the memory-stop feature.
Camcorder remains		• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.
in pause mode
Sound is too low or		• Subject was too far from camcorder.
distorted
Dew indicator		• If the dew indicator ( ) flashes on the LCD monitor or
flashing in		in the viewfinder, there is moisture in the camcorder.
viewfinder or LCD		Wait until this indicator no longer appears before
monitor		operating the camcorder.
Poor auto-focus		• Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not
operation		work under these conditions. Place the FULL
		AUTO/PRESET switch in PRESET and focus manually.
		See pages 36-37.
		• Subject is not in center of LCD monitor or viewfinder or
		two subjects are at different distances. Place FULL
		AUTO/PRESET switch in PRESET and focus manually.
		See pages 36-37.
		• Auto focus is automatically turned off when some effects are
		selected with the FULL AUTO/PRESET switch. Place FULL
		AUTO/PRESET switch in FULL AUTO. See page 32.
Vertical white lines		• This may occur when background extremely contrasts
appear when shoot-		with the subject.
ing bright object
Viewfinder or LCD		• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.
monitor displays are		• Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.
dark or out of focus		• Adjust BRIGHT control on LCD monitor.
Picture is too dark or		• For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors.
subject too dark		Place the FULL AUTO/PRESET switch in FULL AUTO.
		• Add more light using the exposure control. See page 33.

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