RCA CC6392 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 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

No power	• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR to turn on
		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
		into a working outlet.

Won’t record or	• If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged
playback		into a working outlet.
	•	If the dew indicator( ) flashes on the monitor or 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 set to correct position for
		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
		rewinding it.

Won’t playback	• POWER switch must be set to VCR position.

Won’t record	•	Safety tab removed or closed. (See page 22.)
	• POWER switch must be set to CAMERA.

No picture	•	Open lens cover.

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-
		pause or play-pause for several minutes, it turns off to
		prevent tape wear.

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsTable of Contents Unpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAssistance Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand Attach the adapter/chargerRotate Lens Cover control to open lens cover Select a recording speed Insert a tapePower Switch Indicator Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record Use the LCD MonitorUse the Viewfinder Rotate the menu Push dial to highlight Tape Length Select a tape lengthClose the LCD monitor and lens cover Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderStart and stop recording Play back what you have recordedFades Review camcorder operating controlsRelease Review camcorder’s operating controlsAttach Adapter/Charger Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Adapter/ChargerBattery Safety Precautions Rechargeable BatteryAttach the Charged Battery Remove the BatteryUse the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charge the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Battery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorUse the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterInstall the Clock Lithium Cell Date and Time DisplayTo Remove Lithium Cell Rotate the menu Push dial to highlight DATE/TIME Set the Date and TimePress the menu Push dial in to display the DATE/TIME menu Record Auto DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays Date and Time Display The date and time are displayed LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysSelect the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu Date Display The date is displayed and recordedCassette Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes Recording TimeCassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesRecording Time-Remaining DisplaySelect a Tape Length Time-Remaining Display Viewfinder Or on LCD Monitor Tape Length Indicator Tape Speed IndicatorUse the LCD Monitor Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You RecordAdjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing Use the ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Cassette Warning Battery Level IndicatorProgram AE Button Special Effect Indicators LCD Monitor and Viewfinder DisplaysZoom Indicator Preset TitlesB. Manual White Balance Indicators AT or MT Tracking IndicatorFocus Indicators Bright or Volume IndicatorExposure Indicators +03 Fade and Wipe Indicators BK FaderTape Length T30 Steady Pix IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Lithium CellAutoShot Mode To Turn on the AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode Tally Light Five-Second Record FeatureQuick Review Feature Camera Edit FeatureZooming Use the Zoom Lever W and TDigital Zooming Zooming Tele Macro ZoomingAuto Focus FocusingConditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual FocusWhite Balance Auto White BalanceManual White Balance Select Halogen when recording using halogen or tungsten Exposure Control Auto ExposureManual Exposure Steady Pix Feature To Use the Steady Pix FeatureConditions Requiring Manual Exposure To Fade or Wipe In or Out Fade or Wipe In or OutRepeatedly Press the Fades Button Fade or Wipe In or Out LCD Monitor or Viewfinder DisplaysFade or Wipe Fade or Wipe OutProgram AE Button Indicator and Name Uses16X9 Mode Select a Language for the Title Preset TitlesTo Stop Recording the Title Record a Preset TitleTo Set the Self Timer Self-Timer RecordingINT. Time OFF Animation Recording To Record Using AnimationTo Stop Animation Recording Time-Lapse Recording To Record Using Time LapseTo Stop Time-Lapse Recording MINTo Turn the Tally Light On or Off Tally Light Turn On or OffDemo Mode To Turn the Demo Mode OnTo Turn the Demo Mode Off To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder StrapRecording Tips PlaybackUse the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback Insert a tape Attach a power supplySet the Power switch to VCR To Play Back a TapeStop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesPosition the Tape Visual SearchTo Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTracking Install Cassette Adapter’s Battery Use the Cassette AdapterInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Playback on TV or VCR with Audio/Video Inputs InstallationViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRTraveling Tips Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter To order accessories, contact your local DealerAH25 Y-Adapter FB1260 Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery ChargerRechargeable Battery VH83 Audio/Video CableUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod Accessory Order Form To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited States and Canada Orders Description Price Qty Total Order Form for Camcorder Models CC6372 and CC6392Detach Here Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsCamera MAN and focus manually. See pages Cassette. See pages Trouble Checks General SpecificationsClean the Camcorder’s LCD Monitor Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder Clean the Camcorder’s LensThings to Avoid Proper Care and StorageReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceFor how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyIf you purchased your camcorder outside the United States Index Index Index Index Index Index Information to User Tocom Meridian Street Indianapolis,