Check | Description | Passed |
Battery compartment | Clean from corrosion and door shuts properly and stays shut | Y |
Tape compartment | Tape compartment is clean and opens and shuts correctly | Y |
Footage playback | Tape footage plays back without excessive static or jumping | Y |
Footage recording | Tape footage records properly without excessive static, lines or jumping | Y |
Audio | Audio records clearly and plays back clearly*
*if camcorder has stereo speakers | Y |
Lens | Lens is clear of fungus and dirt | Y |
Buttons and dials | All buttons and dials move correctly and are responsive | Y |
Screen | Screen is working and clear | Y |