RCA Pro884HB Camcorder User Manual


 
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Trouble Checks
Trouble Checks and Adjustments
Make sure FOCUS does not appear in viewfinder. Press
FOCUS F and N buttons together to turn on auto focus.
See pages 34-35.
Scene is dark. Auto-focus may not work under this
condition. See pages 34-35 for details on manual focus.
Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.
Viewfinder eyepiece focus is misadjusted. See page 31.
Date and time or date will be recorded on tape whenever
they appear in the viewfinder. Press DATE/TITLE button
to remove them from viewfinder when recording.
Auto date or auto title feature turned on. See page 29.
Camcorder’s internal battery may need replacing.
See page 30.
Date and/or time may need to be set. See page 28.
Aim remote at remote sensor on camcorder.
Remote must be within 13 feet from the camcorder to
operate it.
Remote control cell may need replacing. See page 11.
CAM/OFF/VCR switch must be in CAM or VCR for
camcorder to operate.
Camcorder’s remote control sensor is exposed to direct
sunlight or strong artificial light. This may interfere with
operation of camcorder by remote.
CAM/OFF/VCR switch must be in CAM.
Check cable connections and make sure other component
is playing. See pages 48-49.
Camcorder remained in pause for five minutes. Turn
camcorder back on.
Rechargeable battery needs recharging or alkaline
batteries need replacing.
Subject too far from camcorder.
If the cassette was recorded in high-band 8mm, it must be
played back on a high-band VCR or camcorder.
High-band 8mm cassette was not used. If a standard 8mm
cassette is used, recording will be standard 8mm.
Tape copied to or from mono VCR or camcorder. May
need Y-adapter. See pages 48-49 and 56-57.
Poor auto-focus
operation
Date and/time, date, or
date and title were
recorded on tape
Date and/or time are
incorrect
Remote control
will not operate
camcorder
Camcorder will not
record from audio/
video connector
Camcorder turns off
during operation
Recorded audio too low
No picture during
playback in VCR
Recording not in high-
band 8mm
Cannot hear both
channels of sound on
tape copies