RCA ProV950HB manual Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution

	Symptom	Possible cause	Suggested solution
Playback	Cannot play back, rewind	• Tape already wound or rewound	• Rewind or fast forward tape to
	or fast forward tape.	completely.	desired point. (p. 34)
	Video noise in image.	• Dirty video heads.	• Call for service.
		• Old or worn tape.	• Use a new video cassette.
	No power in VCR or	• Depleted battery pack.	• Use fully charged battery pack.
	Camera mode.		(pp.7, 8)
		• AC adapter cord removed from	• Plug AC adapter cord into power
		power outlet.	outlet. (p.10)
Playback	Cassette will not eject.	• Power source is not properly	• Connect power source properly.
		connected.	(pp. 9, 10, 11)
		• Battery pack is not charged.	• Charge battery pack sufficiently.
&			(pp. 7, 8)
Recording		• Camcorder is recording.	• Stop tape and try again.
	No buttons operate.	• Dew in camcorder.	• Wait until dew dries. (p. 63)
	No image on monitor.	• Backlight has been turned off.	• Press MODE DISPLAY button, or set
			Power switch to OFF and then back
			to CAMERA or VCR. (p. 38)
		• Fluorescent lamp is burned out.	• Replace with new fluorescent lamp
			unit. (p. 57)
		• A/V or S-video cable is not properly	• Connect A/V or S-video cable
Cannot edit to connected
VCR.		connected.	properly. (p. 52)
		• Docking Station is not properly	• Connect Docking Station properly.
		connected.	(p. 8)
Lens makes rattling sound		• Does not indicate a malfunction.
when camcorder is moved in			——
VCR mode or with power off.
Remote control does not		• “REMOTE” menu item is set to “OFF”.	• Set “REMOTE” menu item to “ON”. (p. 39)
function.		• Remote control lithium cell has run	• Replace remote control lithium cell
		down.	with a new one. (p. 6)
		• Remote control used beyond	• Use remote control within operating
		operating range.	range. (p. 39)
		• Intense daylight falling on	• Protect photoreceptor from
		camcorder’s photoreceptor.	exposure to intense daylight. (p. 39)
		• Obstacle between remote control	• Remove obstacle or use remote
		and camcorder’s photoreceptor.	control from different angle. (p. 39)

Notes:

• This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by external electrical noise or interference. If this should happen, turn off the power and disconnect the unit from any power sources, including lithium batteries, etc. Then reconnect the power sources (to resume operation).

• If the characters displayed on the monitor screen appear to malfunction, disconnect the power source and remove the lithium cell, then reconnect the power source, insert the lithium cell, and turn the power on again. The characters on the monitor should be normal. Set the date and time, then resume operation.

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