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Trouble Checks:
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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.
No power
Won't record or
playback
• 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.
• If using AC adapter/charger,
make sure it is plugged into a
working
outlet.
• If the dew indicator (Ii1) flashes
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.
(Seepage
16.)
• POWER
switch must be in CAMERA.
No picture
• Open lens cover.
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