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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.
No power
Won't record or
play back
•
Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR to turn on
the camcorder.
The power indicator lights.
•
If using battery, it might need to be recharged.
•
If using AC adapter/charger,
make sure it is plugged
into a working outlet.
No picture
Camcorder
turns
itself off
•
If using AC adapter/charger,
make sure it is plugged
into a working outlet.
•
If the dew indicator ( [] ) flashes in the viewfinder or on
the LCD monitor, there is moisture in the camcorder.
Wait until the dew indicator no longer appears before
operating the camcorder.
•
Make sure POWER
switch is set to correct 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 might have reached the end of the cassette, try
rewinding
it.
Won't play back
•
POWER switch must be set to the VCR position.
Won't record
•
Safety tab removed
or closed.
(See page 22.)
•
POWER switch must be set to CAMERA.
•
Open lens cover.
Set POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA
or
VCR to turn back on. If camcorder
is left in record-
pause or play-pause
for several minutes,
it turns off to
prevent tape wear.
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