RCA CC635 User Manual page 99

Trouble Checks
Trouble
Camcorder does not
respond to remote
control
Tape stops during
rewind or fast
forward
Camcorder remains
in pause mode
Sound is too low or
distorted
Poor auto-focus
operation
Viewfinder displays
are out of focus
Checks and Adjustments
• Aim remote at camcorder's remote control sensor.
• Remote's lithium cell battery may be installed incorrectly.
See pages 17 and 22.
• Remote control's lithium cell battery may need replacing.
• Remote control sensor on camcorder exposed to direct
sunlight or strong artificial light.
• Time-counter memory may be on. Whenever an "M"
appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder will
stop rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads
M 0:00:00. Press REW or FF again to continue
rewinding or fast forwarding, or press COUNTER R/M to
turn off the memory-stop feature.
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.
• Subject was too far from camcorder.
• Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not
work under these conditions. Place mode select dial in
MANUAL and focus manually. See pages 38-39.
• Subject is not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are
at different distances. Place mode select dial in
MANUAL and focus manually. See pages 38-39.
• Auto focus is automatically turned off when some effects
are selected with the production special effects menu.
See pages 64-65.
• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.
• Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.
• Model CC636 or CC637: The small controls on the
bottom of the viewfinder control the brightness (B) and
color (C) of the viewfinder. These controls have been set
at the factory and should require no adjustment. If the
brightness or color of the viewfinder ever does require
adjustment, carefully use a plastic screwdriver. Make the
adjustments with caution to prevent damaging the
miniature controls.
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