Model 162 Moviecorder
(160-0863)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 19129

If you have a problem with your camcorder, it may be something you can
correct yourself.  Check the list below for symptoms and corrections.

Symptom                              Correction

No picture in the viewfinder...      Make sure the power source is
                                     connected.  (pp. 9, 11)

                                     Make sure the POWER switch is set to
                                     VCR or CAMERA.  (pp. 20, 22)

                                     Check the DEW Indicator. (p. 17)

                                     Make sure the battery is fully
                                     charged. (p. 9)

                                     Make sure all necessary cables are
                                     connected correctly and firmly.
                                     (p. 24)

Video cassette can't be inserted...  Make sure the power source is
                                     connected.  (p. 9, 11)

                                     Insert the cassette with the window
                                     side facing out.  (p. 12)

Video cassette can't be removed...   Make sure the power source is
                                     connected.  (pp. 9, 11)

No operation starts when operation   Check the DEW indicator. (p. 17)
buttons are pressed....

Recording cannot be done...          Make sure the record tab is still
                                     intact. (p. 12)

                                     Check the BATTERY Indicator. (p. 16)

                                     Check the DEW Indicator. (p. 17)

Auto Focus does not operate...       Make sure FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL is set to
                                     AUTO.

                                     Make sure the unit is on, with the
                                     POWER switch set to CAMERA (p. 20).

Sound from microphone can't          Make sure the unit is set to REC or
be monitored...                      record/pause mode.

Camera picture is too dark...        Make sure H.S. SHUTTER is set to
                                     AUTO (P. 27).

No playback picture, or the          Press CLOCK SET UP ARROW and DOWN
playback picture is noisy or         ARROW during playback (Tracking
contains streaks...                  Control) (p. 22).

During playback, the picture shows   Portions of the still picture where
motion or blurred action...          the normal speed motion was 
                                     particularly rapid may produce this
                                     effect.  This is normal.

If the top of your playback picture  Because the playback signal is not as
waves back and forth excessively...  as stable as an off the air TV signal,
                                     the top of your TV screen may be
                                     bent or unstable when the tape is
                                     played back.  This symptom is more
                                     noticeable when a tape, recorded on
                                     another VCR, is played back.  To
                                     solve this problem, locate the
                                     horizontal hold control on your TV.
                                     Turn it slowly to correct the wavy
                                     picture.


(PH 11/13/95)

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