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 Service Center, 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 | • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR to turn on | |
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| the camcorder. The power indicator lights. |
| • If using battery, it might need to be recharged. | |
| • If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged | |
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| into a working outlet. |
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Won’t record or | • If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged | |
playback |
| into a working outlet. |
| • | If the dew indicator( ) flashes in the viewfinder, there |
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| is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until the dew |
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| indicator no longer appears before operating the |
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| camcorder. |
| • Make sure POWER switch is set to correct position for | |
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| desired operation. |
| • There might not be a cassette in the camcorder. | |
| • Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette. | |
| • The cassette tape might be broken, try another cassette. | |
| • You might have reached the end of the cassette, try | |
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| rewinding it. |
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Won’t playback | • POWER switch must be set to VCR position. | |
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Won’t record | • | Safety tab removed or closed. (See page 22.) |
| • POWER switch must be set to CAMERA. | |
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No picture | • | Open lens cover. |
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Camcorder turns | • Set POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA or | |
itself off |
| VCR to turn back on. If camcorder is left in record- |
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| pause or |
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| prevent tape wear. |
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