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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
Won’t record or
playback
Won’t playback
Won’t record
No picture
Camcorder turns
itself off
Trouble Checks and Adjustments
• 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 using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged
into a working outlet.
• If the dew indicator ( ) flashes in the viewfinder, there is
moisture in the camcorder. Wait until the dew indicator
no longer appears before operating the camcorder.
• Make sure VCR/CAM button is in correct position
(VCR or CAM) 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.
• VCR/CAM button must be in VCR mode.
• Safety tab has been closed. (See page 18.)
• VCR/CAM button must be in CAM (camera) mode.
• Remove lens cap.
• Slide POWER switch upward to turn camcorder back
on. If camcorder is left in record-pause or play-pause
for several minutes, it will turn itself off to prevent tape
wear.