Trouble Checks
If you’re having trouble with your camcorder, you probably can correct the problem yourself. Before you take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center or call a service person, use the chart below. Find the problem and try the adjustment(s) that is listed to the right.
If service should be necessary, read your warranty to find out what is covered and how to get service.
Trouble | Checks and Adjustments | |
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No power | • Press and hold the small button while you place the | |
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| CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to CAMERA or VCR. |
| • If using battery, it might need to be recharged. | |
| • If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged | |
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| into a working outlet. |
Won’t record or | • If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged | |
play back |
| into a working outlet. |
| • Make sure CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch is set to correct | |
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| 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 may have reached the end of the cassette, try | |
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| rewinding it. |
| • Moisture condensation might cause the tape to stick to | |
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| the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape. Give |
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| the camcorder 2 or 3 hours to reach a stable temperature |
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| before reinserting a cassette. |
Won’t play back | • Set CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to VCR position. | |
Won’t record | • | Safety tab is removed. See page 16. |
| • Set CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to CAMERA. | |
No picture | • | Remove lens cap. |
Camcorder turns | • Set CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to OFF and then | |
off |
| CAMERA or VCR to turn back on. If camcorder is left |
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| in |
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| turns off to prevent tape wear. |
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