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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 will cause excessive
wear both to the camcorder’s
recording/playback heads and cassettes.
We recommend RCA video cassettes be
used with this camcorder. These
cassettes have been manufactured to our
critical specifications. Use of cassettes
not meeting these specifications may
reduce the camcorder’s performance or
contaminate the heads resulting in a
snowy picture or no picture during
playback.
Always replace the lens cap on the lens
when the camcorder is not in use.
Do not touch the lens with your fingers.
The oil from your skin can damage the
lens. Always use lens-cleaning tissue
and commercially prepared cleaning
solution designed for use on camera lens.
Improper cleaning may scratch the lens.
Before handling your camcorder, make
sure your hands and face are free from
any chemical products such as suntan
lotion, as it may damage the finish.
The camcorder can 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, moisture may 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. Doing so could permanently
damage the camcorder’s internal parts.
Do not operate the camcorder in
extremely humid environments.
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
either component becomes wet, turn off
the power and take the unit to an
Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder
Servicenter.
Never attempt to force open the cassette
door. If the battery reaches its empty
level during recording, the camcorder
will shut off, but the battery should have
enough reserve power to eject the
cassette. If the camcorder does not eject
the cassette, power your camcorder with
the adapter/charger or recharge the
battery.
Do not use an adapter/charger or batteries
other than the ones specified for the
camcorder. Use of the wrong accessories
may cause damage to the camcorder.
