GE CG709 manual Trouble Checks and Adjustments

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 GE 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	• If the DEW indicator is flashing in the viewfinder,
Play Back	there is moisture in the camcorder. Remove cassette
	and let camcorder dry out for at least two hours.
	When the DEW indicator stops flashing, camcorder
	will operate.
	• Make sure there is a cassette in the camcorder.
	• 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.
Will Not Play Back	• CAMERA/VCR switch must be in VCR.
Will Not Record	• Safety tab has been removed from cassette.
	See page 16.
	• CAMERA/VCR switch must be in CAMERA.
No Picture in Viewfinder	• Make sure lens cap has been removed.
Tape Stops During	• The tape counter with memory stop may be displayed
Rewind or Fast	in viewfinder. When an “M” appears in front of the
Forward	tape-counter display, the camcorder will stop
	rewinding or fast-forwarding when the counter reads
	“M0000”. Press the REW (rewind) or F.FWD
	(fast-forward) button again to continue, or press the
	COUNTER DISPLAY button to remove the display
	from the viewfinder.
Camcorder Remains	• Press PAUSE/STILL (or PLAY ) to return to normal
in Play-Pause Mode	playback.

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