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 |
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No power | • Place the POWER switch in CAMERA or VCR to turn on |
| the camcorder. The power indicator will light. |
| • If using battery, it may need to be recharged. |
| • If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a |
| working outlet. |
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Won’t record or | • If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a |
playback | working outlet. |
| • If the dew indicator ( ) flashes in the viewfinder, there is |
| moisture in the camcorder. Wait until the dew indicator no |
| longer appears before operating the camcorder. |
| • Make sure POWER switch is in correct position for desired |
| operation. |
| • There may not be a 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. |
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Won’t playback | • POWER switch must be in VCR position. |
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Won’t record | • Safety tab has been removed or closed. (See page 24.) |
| • POWER switch must be in CAMERA. |
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No picture | • Open lens cover. |
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Camcorder turns | • Place POWER switch to OFF and then CAMERA or VCR |
itself off | to turn back on. If camcorder is left in record pause or play |
| pause for several minutes, it will turn itself off to prevent |
| tape wear. |
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