Troubles some without the he
Before you cal Servicenter, lo perform the sil
neS are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies.
lr tgke your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder be)ow for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then Ile Checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.
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