RCA CC643 - Manual (Page 72)

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Checks^andjAdjustments;,-
Tape stops during
rewind or fast forward
• Time-counter memory may be on. W henever an “AT”
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.
Camcorder remains in
pause mode
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.
Sound is too low or
distorted
• Subject was too far from camcorder.
Dew Indicator
flashing in viewfinder
* If the dew indicator ( 0 ) flashes in the viewfinder,
there is moisture in the camcorder. W ait until this
indicator no longer appears before operating the
camcorder.
Poor auto-focus
operation
• Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not
work under these conditions. Place AE dial in MAN
and focus manually. See pages 32-33.
• Subject is not in center of viewfinder or two subjects
are at different distances. Place AE dial in MAN and
focus manually. See pages 32-33.
• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.
Viewfinder displays
are out of focus
• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.
• Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.
• M odel CC643; The small controls on the bottom of
the viewfinder control the brightness and white
balance (blue tint) of the viewfinder. These controls
have been set at the factory and should require no
adjustment. If the controls ever do require adjustment,
carefully use a plastic screwdriver. M ake the
adjustments with caution to prevent damaging the
miniature controls.
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