Model 160 Moviecorder  (160-0861)    Troubleshooting   Faxback Doc. # 15138

If you have problems with the camcorder, first check the items below.  If
operation still seems abnormal, see the local Radio Shack store for
assistance.

PROBLEM                 POSSIBLE CAUSE             SUGGESTED SOLUTION

No power.               Battery is low.            Use a charged battery.

                        Wrong connection.          Correct the connection.

Power is on, but the    Dew condensed.             Wait for moisture
unit does not operate.                             symbol to disappear.

                        STANDBY switch is in       Set it to STANDBY.
                        POWER SAVE position.

Power suddenly turns    Power is low.              Replace with a charged
off during use.                                    battery.

                        Camera has been in         Press REC START/STOP,
                        pause mode for 5           or set the standby
                        minutes or longer.         switch to POWER SAVE,
                                                   and then back to
                                                   STANDBY.

Can't record on the     Power switch is set        Set power switch to
camcorder.              to VCR.                    CAMERA.

                        No cassette.               Insert a cassette.

                        Cassette is erase-         Open the erase-
                        protected.                 protection window
                                                   or use another cassette.

Can't focus.            The auto focus has         Use manual focus.
                        difficulty focusing
                        on the subject.

No picture on the TV.   Wrong connection.          Correct the connection.

Playback picture        Video heads are dirty.     Have the video heads flickers or blurs.                                 cleaned.

Remote control does     Battery is low.            Replace the battery.
not operate.
                        Remote control sensor      Press the post to
                        post is down.              release it.

                        Out of range.              Move closer to camera.

                        Obstacles between the      Remove the obstacle or
                        remote and sensor.         change the location.


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