RCA ProV950HB Camcorder User Manual


 
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PROV950H/pp. 066-067; 96/5/17/13:00
G.K. Associates, Tokyo
Possible cause
• Tape already wound or rewound
completely.
• Dirty video heads.
• Old or worn tape.
• Depleted battery pack.
• AC adapter cord removed from
power outlet.
• Power source is not properly
connected.
• Battery pack is not charged.
• Camcorder is recording.
• Dew in camcorder.
• Backlight has been turned off.
• Fluorescent lamp is burned out.
• A/V or S-video cable is not properly
connected.
• Docking Station is not properly
connected.
• Does not indicate a malfunction.
• “REMOTE” menu item is set to “OFF”.
• Remote control lithium cell has run
down.
• Remote control used beyond
operating range.
• Intense daylight falling on
camcorder’s photoreceptor.
• Obstacle between remote control
and camcorder’s photoreceptor.
Symptom
Cannot play back, rewind
or fast forward tape.
Video noise in image.
No power in VCR or
Camera mode.
Cassette will not eject.
No buttons operate.
No image on monitor.
Suggested solution
• Rewind or fast forward tape to
desired point. (p. 34)
• Call for service.
• Use a new video cassette.
• Use fully charged battery pack.
(pp.7, 8)
• Plug AC adapter cord into power
outlet. (p.10)
• Connect power source properly.
(pp. 9, 10, 11)
• Charge battery pack sufficiently.
(pp. 7, 8)
• Stop tape and try again.
• Wait until dew dries. (p. 63)
• Press MODE DISPLAY button, or set
Power switch to OFF and then back
to CAMERA or VCR. (p. 38)
• Replace with new fluorescent lamp
unit. (p. 57)
• Connect A/V or S-video cable
properly. (p. 52)
• Connect Docking Station properly.
(p. 8)
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Set “REMOTE” menu item to “ON”. (p. 39)
• Replace remote control lithium cell
with a new one. (p. 6)
• Use remote control within operating
range. (p. 39)
• Protect photoreceptor from
exposure to intense daylight. (p. 39)
• Remove obstacle or use remote
control from different angle. (p. 39)
Playback
Cannot edit to connected
VCR.
Lens makes rattling sound
when camcorder is moved in
VCR mode or with power off.
Remote control does not
function.
Recording & Playback
Notes:
• This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by external electrical
noise or interference. If this should happen, turn off the power and disconnect the unit from any power
sources, including lithium batteries, etc. Then reconnect the power sources (to resume operation).
• If the characters displayed on the monitor screen appear to malfunction, disconnect the power source and
remove the lithium cell, then reconnect the power source, insert the lithium cell, and turn the power on again.
The characters on the monitor should be normal. Set the date and time, then resume operation.
References