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Trouble Checks
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 RCA Camcorder
Service Center, 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 is
supplied.
“SET DATE/
TIME!” appears.
Recording cannot
be performed.
There is no
picture.
Some functions
are not available
using the MENU/
BRIGHT dial.
The focus does not
adjust
automatically.
The cassette will
not load properly.
• Connect the AC adapter/charger securely (page 4).
• Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one
(pages 12-14).
• Set the date/time (pages 18-19).
• Consult your nearest camcorder dealer for
replacement.
• Set the tape’s erase protection tab to REC.
• Set the power switch to automatic or manual record
(
or ).
• Replace with new cassette.
• Close the cassette holder cover.
• Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again
(page 5).
• Set the Power Switch to manual (
) record
(page 5).
• Set focus mode to the Auto (page 45).
• Clean the lens and check the focus again (page 69).
Trouble Checks and Adjustments