73
Trouble Checks
Date and/or time are
recorded on tape
Date and/or time are
incorrect
Cannot set
REC
or
INT. TIME
for
animation or time-
lapse recording
Cannot record at
beginning of tape
using animation or
time-lapse recording
Vertical white lines
appear when shoot-
ing bright object
Error number (
E01,
E02,
etc.) appears in
viewfinder
Streaks in picture
during playback or
play-pause
Bright, crystal-
shaped spots appear
in viewfinder or on
LCD monitor
•
Displays are recorded on tape whenever they appear
in the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Remove them
when recording.
See pages 20-21.
•
When
AUTO DATE
is selected (
POWER
switch in
CAMERA AUTO
), date display is automatically
recorded when you begin recording or change the
cassette.
See pages 20-21.
•
Clock lithium cell battery might need replacing.
See page 17.
•
Date or time might need to be set.
See pages 18-19.
•
Make sure there is a tape in the camcorder.
•
Check tape speed setting. Tape speed must be set
to SP for time-lapse or animation recording.
•
Make sure
POWER
switch is not set to
CAMERA
AUTO
to display the menu.
See pages 48-51.
•
Record for at least five seconds at beginning of tape
to start tape running smoothly.
•
Use fade-in feature before starting to record at
beginning of tape.
•
This might occur when the background extremely
contrasts with the subject.
•
Try disconnecting power source. Wait ten seconds
and then connect power source again. If error
number does not disappear from viewfinder or LCD
monitor, consult your Authorized RCA Camcorder
Service Center.
• Adjust tracking with
P.AE
and
FADES
buttons.
See
page 59.
•
Sunlight is directly entering the lens.
Trouble
Checks and Adjustments
