RCA Pro942 manual Trouble Checks and Adjustments

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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 Compact 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

• 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 using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a

 

 

 

playback

working outlet.

 

 

 

 

• There may be no cassette in the camcorder.

 

 

 

 

• Try ejecting and reinserting 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

• CAM/OFF/VCR switch must be in VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Won’t record

• Safety tab has been closed. (See page 20.)

 

 

 

 

• CAM/OFF/VCR switch must be in CAM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No picture in

• Remove lens cap.

 

 

 

viewfinder

• CAM/OFF/VCR switch must be in CAM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape stops during

• Time-counter memory may be on. Whenever an “M”

 

 

 

rewind or fast forward

appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder will

 

 

 

 

stop rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads

 

 

 

 

“0:00:00M”. Press the REW or F.F button again to

 

 

 

 

continue rewinding or fast forwarding, or press DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

on remote to turn off memory-stop feature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rewind, fast forward,

• Make sure titler does not appear in viewfinder. Press

 

 

 

or play does not

TITLE ON/OFF on remote to remove titler.

 

 

 

operate

• Make sure the flashing cursor does not appear in the date or

 

 

 

 

time display. Press DATE/TITLE to remove the flashing

 

 

 

 

cursor and start the clock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camcorder remains in

• Press thumb trigger (PAUSE/RECORD on remote) to return

 

 

 

“stop action”

to normal playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture Appears with

• Make sure 16X9 mode is not selected. Details are on

 

 

 

Black Bars

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model Pro942 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceRecording Features Video CassettesOptional Color Enhancement PlaybackUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Insert a cassetteAttach the lens cap cord and adjust the handstrap Turn on the camcorderAdjust eyepiece focus control for your vision Start and stop recordingPlay back what you have recorded Review camcorder’s operating controlsInst Remote Sensor Remote ControlInstall Remote Battery REW Rewind Button Location and Function of Remote ButtonsStop Button V Audio/Video DUB ButtonFWD Fast Forward Button Play ButtonPowering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter To Attach the Adapter/ChargerUsing the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging and Refreshing the BatteryInsert the Battery Remove the BatteryProper Care and Storage of Your Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsUsing Alkaline AA Batteries to Power Your Camcorder Insert the BatteriesDisplay in Viewfinder Safety Precautions When Using Alkaline BatteriesChecking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapters Using the DCC06 Car Cord Adapter to Power the CamcorderUse DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Power Camcorder Using DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge a BatteryErase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesCassette Recording Time Recording and Playback Speed and TimesInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageRecording Features MicrophoneFlying Erase Head Tally LightEdit Search Tape Positioning Edit SearchTime-Remaining Display Program AE Auto ExposureTo Stop Date Search Date SearchTo Date Search Correct the Date or Time Date and Time DisplaySet the Date and Time To Select Display to Record DATE/TITLEInstall the Clock Lithium Cell Eyepiece Focus Control Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Displays in Viewfinder Battery Level Indicator StatusTime Counter With Memory Stop Time RemainingFocusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusConditions that May Require Manual Focus Manual FocusMacro Focus Zooming Using Power Zoom ButtonsUsing INST. Instant Zoom Button To Record in 16 x 9 Format 16 X 9 ModeDo not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TV Repeatedly Press Fade Fading In and Out of ScenesSelect the Type of Fade Fade Fade OutElectronic Image Stabilizer EIS To Use EIS ButtonTo Use Time Counter Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter With Memory Stop Titler Creating a TitleChart of Characters in Titler’s Register ? ’ . / , ! Blank SpaceRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Recording Titles While Copying a Tape on Another VCRInstallation Audio/Video DubbingTo Audio/Video Dub on the Camcorder Synchro Edit To Synchro Edit Recording from VCR or TV Monitor Installation How to Record from a Monitor TV or VCROptional Color Enhancement Light Removing and Replacing the Light Bulb To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapRemoving the Lens Hood Traveling Tips Camcorder Recording and Traveling TipsHolding The Camcorder To Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesViewfinder Playback Visual Searching Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks VideoViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPlayback on TV or VCR Playback on TV without Audio/Video Inputs Normal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Care and Maintenance Cleaning the ViewfinderVLP04 Color Enhancement Light Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Rechargeable Batteries DCC06 Car Cord Adapter CPS85 AC Battery ChargerDCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit Cable VAA009 Audio/Video Input CableAH25 Y-Adapter Cable TransformerAC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Model Pro942 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature International Orders 800 338United States and Canada Orders Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksSee pages Specifications User InformationCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesIndex DATE/TITLEIndex Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers North Meridian Street Indianapolis,

Pro942 specifications

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