RCA CC633A VHS Camcorder
(160-0866) Troubleshooting Faxback Doc. # 34735
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
Servicenter, 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.
Trouble Checks and Adjustments.
No power Place the POWER switch in CAMERA or VCR to turn on the
camcorder. The POWER indicator will light.
If using battery, it may need to be recharged.
If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into
a working outlet.
Won't record or If using AC adapter/charger make sure it is plugged into a
playback working outlet.
If the dew indicator (SYMBOL) flashes in the viewfinder,
there is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until the dew
indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder.
Make sure POWER switch is in correct position 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.
Won't playback POWER switch must be in VCR position.
Won't record Safety tab has been removed. (See Faxback Doc. # 34730)
POWER switch must be in CAMERA.
No picture Open lens cover.
Camcorder turns Place POWER switch to OFF and then CAMERA or VCR to turn
itself off turn back on. If camcorder is left in record pause or
play pause for several minutes, it will turn itself off to
prevent tape wear.
Tape stops Time-counter memory may be on. Whenever an "M" appears
during rewind with the time-counter display, the camcorder will stop
or fast forward rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads M 0:00:
00. Press REW or FF again to continue rewinding or fast
forwarding, or press COUNTER R/M to turn off the memory
stop feature.
Camcorder Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.
remains in
pause mode
Sound is too Subject was too far from camcorder.
low or
distorted.
Dew indicator If the dew indicator (SYMBOL) flashes in the viewfinder,
flashing in there is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until this
viewfinder. indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder.
Poor auto-focus Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not work
operation under these conditions. Place scene select AE dial in MAN
and focus manually. See "Focusing the Camcorder" on Fax-
back Doc. # 34731.
Subject is not in center of viewfinder or two subjects
are at different distances. Place scene select AE dial
in MAN and focus manually. See Faxback Doc. # 34731.
Auto focus is automatically turned off when some effects
are selected with the scene select AE dial. Place scene
select AE dial in AUTO. See "Scene Select AE Dial" on
Faxback Doc. # 34731.
Vertical white This may occur when background extremely contrasts with
lines appear the subject.
when shooting
bright object
Viewfinder Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.
displays are
out of focus Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.
The small controls on the bottom of the viewfinder control
the brightness (B) and color (C) of the viewfinder. These
controls have been set at the factory and should require
no adjustment. If the brightness or color of the view-
finder ever does require adjustment, carefully use a
plastic screwdriver. Make the adjustments with caution to
prevent damaging the miniature controls.
Picture is too For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors.
dark or subject Rotate scene select AE dial to sports (SYMBOL) or Shutter
too dark. (SYMBOL). See Faxback Doc. # 34731.
Subject in front of a strong backlight. Rotate scene
select AE dial to select back-lit (SYMBOL). See "Scene
Select AE Dial" on Faxback Doc. #34731.
Add more light using the exposure control. See "Exposure
Control" on Faxback Doc. # 34731.
Picture recorded Scene select AE dial may be turned to special effect mode.
with special Turn the scene select AE dial to AUTO. See Faxback Doc.
effect. # 34731.
Picture recorded SEPIA (SYMBOL) selected with scene select AE dial. Turn
in brown tone. the scene select AE dial to AUTO.
brown tone
Picture recorded Camcorder is set to the 16X9 mode. Turn off 16X9. See
with black bars Faxback Doc. # 34731.
at top and
bottom
Colors do not Try adjusting white balance. See Faxback Doc. # 34731.
look natural
on recording
Title recorded Title is recorded whenever it appears in viewfinder.
on tape Remove the title from viewfinder. See Faxback Doc.
# 34731.
Power zoom lever Check MODE selected. Zoom lever operates other features
does not operate when some modes are selected. See Faxback Doc. # 34731.
zoom.
Date and/or Displays will be recorded on tape whenever they appear
time were in the viewfinder. Remove them from viewfinder when
recorded on recording.
tape.
When AUTO DATE is selected (scene select AE dial in
AUTO), display will automatically be recorded when you
begin recording or change the cassette. See Faxback Doc.
# 34731.
Date and/or time Clock lithium cell battery may need replacing.
are incorrect.
Date or time may need to be set.
Error number Try disconnecting power source. Wait ten seconds and
(E01, E02, etc.) then connect power source again. If error number does
appears in not disappear from viewfinder, consult your Authorized
viewfinder RCA Camcorder Servicenter.
Battery runs If camcorder has not been used for some time, charge the
down sooner battery using the REFRESH feature on the adapter/charger.
than expected
Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is
recording continuously. You can check your battery by
first fully charging it and then aiming the camcorder at
a clock and recording the picture of the clock. When the
recording stops, play the last recorded section, and note
the clock time. A one-hour battery should give you about
60 minutes of recording time. In practical use, you may
not be able to record for the full time because the camera
uses battery current when it is waiting between recordings
(record-pause mode) and while you focus and zoom.
(BR/EB 9/19/96)
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