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.

If service should be necessary, the warranty information lists what your warranty covers and explains how to get service.

 

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

 

 

 

 

No power

• Place the POWER switch in CAMERA or VCR to turn on

 

 

the camcorder. The POWER indicator will light.

 

 

• If using battery, it may need to be recharged.

 

 

• If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a

 

 

working outlet.

 

 

 

 

Won’t record or

• If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a

 

playback

working outlet.

 

 

• If the dew indicator ( ) flashes on the LCD monitor or in

 

 

the viewfinder, there is moisture in the camcorder. Wait

 

 

until the dew indicator no longer appears before operating

 

 

the camcorder.

 

 

• Make sure POWER switch is in correct position for desired

 

 

operation.

 

 

• There may not be a cassette in the camcorder.

 

 

• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.

 

 

• The cassette tape may be broken, try another cassette.

 

 

• You may have reached the end of the cassette, try

 

 

rewinding it.

 

 

 

 

Won’t playback

POWER switch must be in VCR position.

 

 

 

 

Won’t record

• Safety tab has been removed. (See page 18.)

 

 

POWER switch must be in CAMERA.

 

 

 

 

No picture

• Open lens cover.

 

 

 

 

Camcorder turns

• Place POWER switch to OFF and then in CAMERA or

 

itself off

VCR to turn back on. If camcorder is left in record pause

 

 

or play pause for several minutes, it will turn itself off to

 

 

prevent tape wear.

 

 

 

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RCA ProV800C manual Trouble Checks and Adjustments

ProV800C specifications

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