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No power
Won’t record or
playback
Won’t playback
Won’t record
Camcorder turns
itself off
Camcorder remains
in pause mode
Sound is too low or
distorted
Trouble Checks
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 GE Camcorder Servicenter,
look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple
checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.
• Slide the POWER switch upward to turn on the camcorder.
• If using battery, it may need to be recharged.
• If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a
working outlet.
• If the dew indicator ( ) flashes in the LCD window, there
is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until the dew indicator
no longer appears before operating the camcorder.
• Make sure the PLAY/CAM button is in the CAMERA or
PLAY mode. Details on page 20.
• No cassette in the camcorder.
• Try ejecting and re-inserting the cassette.
• The cassette tape may be broken, try another cassette.
• You may have reached the end of the cassette, try
rewinding it.
• The PLAY/CAM button must be in the PLAY mode.
• Safety tab has been closed. See page 18.
• PLAY/CAM button must be in CAMERA mode.
• Slide the POWER switch upward to turn on the camcorder.
If camcorder is left in record-pause or play-pause for
several minutes, it will turn itself off to prevent tape wear.
• Press PLAY or PAUSE to return to normal playback.
• Subject was too far from camcorder.
Trouble Checks and Adjustments