RCA CC417 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 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 the rechargeable battery, it may need
(POWER Indicator	recharging.
Will Not Come On)	• If using the AC adapter/charger, make sure it is
	plugged into a working AC outlet.

Will Not Record or	• Make sure there is a cassette in the camcorder.
Play Back	• Try ejecting and re-inserting the cassette.
	• The cassette tape is broken — try another cassette.
	• You have reached the end of the cassette — try
	rewinding it.
	• Moisture condensation may cause the tape to stick to
	the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape.
	Give the camcorder 2 to 3 hours to reach a stable
	temperature before re-inserting a cassette.

Will Not Play Back	• POWER switch must be in VCR.

Will Not Record	• Safety tab has been removed from cassette.
	See page 16.
	• POWER switch must be in CAMERA.

No Picture in Viewfinder	• Make sure the lens cap has been removed.

Tape Does Not Rewind	• Make sure titler graphics do not appear in viewfinder.
or Fast Forward	Press TITLER to remove them.

Tape Stops During	• The tape counter’s memory-stop feature may be
Rewind or Fast	turned on. When an “M” appears behind the tape-
Forward	counter display, the camcorder will stop rewinding or
	fast-forwarding when the counter reads “0000M”.
	Press the REW (rewind) or F.FWD (fast forward)
	button again to continue, or press DISPLAY to turn
	off memory stop.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model CC417 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceRecording Features Care and MaintenancePlayback Index AlphabeticalUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Position of the Power Position viewfinder and adjust eyepiece focus control Insert a cassetteStart and stop recording Play back what you have recordedReview the camcorder’s operating controls Titler Button Also Title SEL + ButtonBattery To Remove the Adapter/Charger Powering the CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging the BatteryAttach Charged Battery Remove the BatteryBattery Safety Precautions Battery CareBattery Storage Check Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter Recording and Playback Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Gently push the cassette down until it locks into place Inserting and Removing CassettesCassette Care and Storage Cassette Tips Camcorder Traveling and Cassette TipsTraveling Tips Camcorder Features Quick ReviewMicrophone AI Artificial IntelligenceProgram AE Auto Exposure Auto FocusMacro Focus Electronic Indexing Time Remaining DisplayViewfinder Eyepiece Focus ControlTilt Adjustment Eyepiece Bright and Focus ControlsBattery Level Displays in ViewfinderStatus Tape Counter with Memory Stop MIndex Time and Date DisplayTo Correct the Date or Time Date and Time DisplaySet the Time and Date Recording Date and Time or Date on Your Tape Charging the Camcorder’s Built-in Clock BatteryThis battery must be charged approximately every two months Reset REW FWD Display Tape Counter with Memory StopUsing Memory Stop Memory StopUsing Power Zoom Buttons ZoomingProEdit Features ProEdit SystemFlying Erase Head Edit SearchTitler Title SEL +To Create a Title Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterTo Correct an Error Recording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder CameraRecording Tips Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features Viewfinder PlaybackPlayback Features Stop-Action PausePicture Search TrackingPlayback on a TV or VCR with Audio and Video in Jacks Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCR Watching What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TVPlayback on a TV Without Audio and Video Inputs ANTNormal TV Viewing Playback OperationWatch What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV Attaching the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapSpecifications Information to UserOptional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local dealerAC028A Soft Camcorder Case VCC1000 Video Color Control CenterDCC096 DC Battery Car Cord CPS014 AC Adapter/Charger EP096FS and EP096FL Rechargeable BatteriesAH005 Audio/Video Cable CRF95 RF Output AdapterCoaxial RF Cables AH065G 6-ftAttaching Accessory Lens Removing the Lens HoodAC040 Heavy Duty Tripod Using an Optional TripodAC031 Deluxe Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Models CC417 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature International Orders 800 338United States and Canada Orders Care and Maintenance Things to AvoidCleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksIndex Indicator Does Not Appear Viewfinder Camcorder RemainsPlay Pause Poor Picture Quality During Recording Viewfinder Displays AreDate and Time or Date Were Recorded onTape Date and Time AppearCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesIndex DC in 9.6V JackVCR/OFF/CAMERA Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,