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Care and Maintenance
Proper Care and Storage
• Keep dust and grit from entering the
camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and
grit are abrasive and cause excessive
wear to both the camcorder’s
recording/playback heads and
cassettes.
• Always close the lens cover when the
camcorder is not in use.
• Before handling your camcorder, make
sure your hands and face are free from
any chemical products such as suntan
lotion, as it might damage the finish.
• The camcorder might be damaged by
improper storage or handling. Do not
subject the camcorder to swinging,
shaking, or dropping.
• Do not store the camcorder in
temperatures below -22˚F (-30˚C) or
above 149˚F (65˚C).
• When the camcorder is not in use,
always remove the cassette and AC
adapter/charger or battery.
• Retain the original carton for future
storage or shipping purposes.
Things to Avoid
• Do not attempt to disassemble your
camcorder. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
• Avoid operating your camcorder
immediately after moving it from a
cold location to a warm location. Give
the camcorder 1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach
a stable temperature before inserting a
cassette. When the camcorder is
moved from cold to warm,
condensation might cause the tape to
stick to the headwheel and damage the
headwheel or tape.
• Do not aim your camcorder at the sun
or other bright objects.
• Do not leave your camcorder in direct
sunlight for extended periods of time.
The resulting heat buildup might
permanently damage the camcorder’s
internal parts.
• Do not operate the camcorder in
extremely humid environments.
• Do not operate the camcorder near the
ocean as salt water or salt water spray
might damage the internal parts of the
camcorder.
• Do not operate the camcorder for
extended periods in temperatures
below 40˚F (4˚C) or above 95˚F
(35˚C).
• Do not expose the camcorder or
adapter/charger to rain or moisture.
If any component becomes wet, turn
off the power and take the unit to an
Authorized RCA Camcorder
Service Center.
• Do not use an adapter/charger or
batteries other than the ones specified
for the camcorder. Use of the wrong
accessories might cause damage to the
camcorder.
