RCA Pro884HB 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 22.)
	• 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	page 37.

Viewfinder displays	• Try adjusting eyepiece focus control. See page 31.
are out of focus

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model Pro884HB Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistancePlayback Recording FeaturesOptional Color Enhancement Index AlphabeticalUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Insert a cassetteAttach the lens cap cord and adjust the handstrap Turn on the camcorder Adjust eyepiece focus control for your vision Start and stop recordingPlay back what you have recorded Review camcorder’s operating controlsInst To Play Back High-Band 8mm High-Band 8mm Video Recording SystemTo Record High-Band 8mm Sharing Your 8mm CassettesInstall Remote Battery Remote ControlRemote Sensor REW Rewind Button Location and Function of Remote ButtonsFWD Fast Forward Button Stop ButtonV Audio/Video DUB Button Play ButtonUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Powering Your CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder 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 BatteriesSafety Precautions When Using Alkaline Batteries Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorUsing 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 BatteryCassette Recording Time Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Recording and Playback Speed and TimesInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageFlying Erase Head Recording FeaturesStereo Microphone Tally LightEdit Search Tape Positioning Edit SearchTime-Remaining Display Program AE Auto ExposureTo Date Search Date SearchTo Stop Date Search Set the Date and Time Date and Time DisplayCorrect the Date or Time To Select Display to Record Install the Clock Lithium Cell Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentEyepiece Focus Control Displays in Viewfinder Time Counter With Memory Stop Battery Level IndicatorStatus Time RemainingFocusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusMacro Focus Manual FocusConditions that May Require Manual Focus Using INST. Instant Zoom Button Using Power Zoom ButtonsZooming Do not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TV 16 X 9 ModeTo Record in 16 x 9 Format Repeatedly Press Fade Fading In and Out of ScenesSelect the Type of Fade FadeElectronic Image Stabilizer EIS To Use EIS ButtonTime Counter With Memory Stop Memory-Stop FeatureTo Use Time Counter PAUSE/RECORD Titler Creating a TitleRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Chart of Characters in Titler’s Register? ’ . / , ! Blank Space 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 Removing the Lens Hood Attaching the Shoulder StrapTo Attach the Shoulder Strap Holding The Camcorder Camcorder Recording and Traveling TipsTraveling Tips Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesTo Play Back a Tape Through the Viewfinder Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Playback on TV or VCR Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback on TV without Audio/Video Inputs Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing Care and Maintenance Cleaning the ViewfinderTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesVLP04 Color Enhancement Light DCC80 Car Cord Adapter/Charger DCC06 Car Cord Adapter CPS85 AC Battery ChargerRechargeable Batteries AH25 Y-Adapter CRF81 RF Output Adapter AVS80 Synchro Edit CableVAA008 Audio/Video Input Cable Cable TransformerAC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Please complete other side also Accessory Order Form Order Form for Camcorder Model Pro884HB Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders 800 338International Orders Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksSee pages User Information Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesSpecifications Index Index Title ON/OFF Button Canadian Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers North Meridian Street Indianapolis,