RCA CC638/639 - Manual (Page 101)

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Camcorder does not
respond to remote
control
Tape stops during
rewind or fast
forward
Camcorder remains
in pause mode
Sound is too low or
distorted
Dew Indicator
flashing in
viewfinder
Poor auto-focus
operation
Trouble Checks
• Aim remote at camcorder’s remote control sensor.
• Remote’s lithium cell battery may be installed incorrectly.
See pages 17 and 22.
• Remote control’s lithium cell battery may need replacing.
• Remote control sensor on camcorder exposed to direct
sunlight or strong artificial light.
• Time-counter memory may be on. Whenever an “M”
appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder will
stop 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.
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.
• Subject was too far from camcorder.
• If the dew indicator ( ) flashes in the viewfinder, there
is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until this indicator no
longer appears before operating the camcorder.
• Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not
work under these conditions. Place mode select dial in
MANUAL and focus manually. See pages 38-39.
• Subject is not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are
at different distances. Place mode select dial in
MANUAL and focus manually. See pages 38-39.
• Auto focus is automatically turned off when some effects
are selected with the production special effects menu.
See pages 68-69.
Trouble Checks and Adjustments
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