RCA CC417 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 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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