RCA CC180 Owner's Manual page 36

Trouble
Troubles
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Checks and Adjustments
If using battery, it may need to be recharged.
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If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a working outlet.
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If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a working outlet.
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If DEW indicator appears in the electronic viewfinder, there is moisture in the camcorder.
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Wait for DEW indicator to disappear from the viewfinder before operating the camcorder.
There may be no cassette in the camcorder.
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Try ejecting and re-inserting cassette.
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The cassette tape may be broken, try another cassette.
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You may have reached the end of the cassette, try rewinding it.
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CAMERA/PLAY MODE control panel must bain PLAY MODE position.
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Record-protect (safety) tab has been removed. (See puge 9.)
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CAMERA/PLAY MODE control panel must be in CAMERA position.
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Remove lens cap.
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Tape-counter memory-stop feature may be on. Whenever an "M' appears with the tape-
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counter display, the camcorder will stop rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads
MEMORY button to turn off memory-stop feature.
Press PLAY button to return to normal playback.
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Make sure full-auto feature is turned on (indicator light on above FULL AUTO button).
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Make sure operator is not covering the lens during recording.
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Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not work under these conditions.
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Simultaneously press the FOCUS MAN/AUTO NEAR and FAR buttons to turn on manual
focus. Then press either the NEAR or FAR button to focus manually.
Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.
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Viewfinder eyepiece focus is misadjusted. (See page 14.)
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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
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lists what your warranty covers and explains how to get
service.