RCA Pro845 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 Camcorder Servicenter, 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

 

 

No power

• 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.

 

 

Won’t record or playback

• 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 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

• POWER switch must be in VCR position.

 

 

Won’t record

• Safety tab has been closed. (See page 23.)

 

• POWER switch must be in CAM (camera) position.

 

• ON/POWER SAVE lever must be in ON position.

 

 

No picture in viewfinder

• Remove lens cap.

 

• ON/POWER SAVE lever must be in ON position when POWER switch is

 

in CAM (camera) position.

 

 

Tape stops during rewind or

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

fast forward

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 MEMO (memory) button to turn off memory-stop feature.

 

 

Camcorder remains in “stop

• Press PAUSE (or PLAY) to return to normal playback.

action” (play-pause) mode

 

 

 

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model No. Pro845 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromSafety Precautions Important Safeguards Important Safeguards Traveling Tips Recording TipsHolding The Camcorder Table of Contents Optional Accessories Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Pro845 To order accessories, contact your local Dealer United States and Canada OrdersTo the following address International OrdersOptional Tripod or Monopod AC088 TripodUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach adapter/charger or charged battery Charged BatteryAttach the shoulder strap Adapter/ChargerEject Button Start and stop recording Turn on camcorder and place ON/POWER Save lever onAdjust viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Play back what you have recorded Review the camcorder controlsBottom of Camcorder Scene Select ControlPower CAM camera OFF/VCR Switch Focus ON/OFF Button Counter ResetDC power cord here for Display ButtonRemote Control Functions of Remote ButtonsRemote Control Sensor Replace Remote Battery Cell Powering Your Camcorder Using an Optional Plug AdapterAdapter/Charger Use the Adapter/ChargerBattery Safety Precautions Rechargeable BatteryRefresh and Charge the Battery Check Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Attach the Charged BatteryRemove the Battery Using DCC05 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Power the Camcorder Using DCC05 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge the BatteryOptional Thomson DCC05 Car Cord Adapter/Charger DC in 6.5V JackErase Protection Safety Tab RCA Video CassettesCassette Recording Time Insert and Remove CassettesInstall the Lithium Cell for Time and Date Display Date and Time DisplaySet or Correct the Time and Date Record the Time and DateEyepiece Focus Control Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Tape END Indicators Battery Level IndicatorDisplays in Viewfinder Displays in ViewfinderDew and Cassette Indicators LP IndicatorManual Focus Indicators Special Features Auto Mode Power SwitchMIC Microphone Jack Tape PositioningFocusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusManual Focus To focus manuallyTo select a Scene Select mode Auto modeFading in and Out Power ZoomingZooming and Fading Memory-Stop Feature Time Counter with Memory StopTime Counter Tape Remaining DisplayOperation InstallationRecording from a TV or VCR Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesPlayback Features Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Micav TerminalViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPlayback on TV or VCR Switch Coaxial Cable Such as AH065G or AH066G Channel 4CH/3CH SwitchPlayback on a TV without Audio/Video Inputs Optional RFNormal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Care and Maintenance Rechargeable Battery Care and StorageCamcorder Care and Storage Cassette Care and StorageCleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksMake sure Scene Select control is in AUTO. See Design Specifications Information to UserGeneral Camera Section Video Recorder SectionConsumer Assistance and Service Pro845 Camcorder Returning Equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty Pro845 Camcorder How you get serviceFor how long after your purchase What we will doIf you purchased your camcorder outside the United States How state law relates to warrantyWhat your warranty does not cover Index AV Terminal CoverPower CAM/OFF/VCR IndexPart Number 94-Pro845-1

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