RCA PRO807 Care and Maintenance, Camcorder Care and Storage, Cassette Care and Storage

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Care and Maintenance

Camcorder 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.

Cassette Care and Storage

When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it, and remove it from the camcorder. Label your cassettes before storing them.

When you are finished recording, close the cassette’s record-protect (safety) tab to prevent accidental erasure.

Store cassettes vertically in their protective boxes at normal room temperatures. Do not leave your camcorder or cassettes in a car or outdoors for an extended period. Excessive heat or cold may damage your cassettes.

Do not touch or cover the small holes in the cassette or use cassettes with damaged or spliced tape.

Keep dust from entering the cassette compartment. All dust is abrasive and will cause excessive wear on the tape and the camcorder’s recording or playback heads.

Keep the cassette away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices.

Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or exposed to moisture. The tape may jam and damage your camcorder.

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. Use of the wrong accessories may cause damage to the camcorder.

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Contents Powering Your Camcorder Special FeaturesRecording Features Playback FeaturesProduct Registration Mail Your Registration Card TodayAttach Sales Receipt Here and File For Future Reference Record Vital Information HereSafety Precautions Important Safeguards Service Conditions Requiring Service-Unplug thisReplacement Parts-When replacement parts UseOptional Accessories Optional Accessories Accessory Order Form Order Form for Pro807Please complete other side also VCC1000 Video Color Control CenterAccessory Order Form United States OrdersCanadian Orders International OrdersOptional Tripod AC035 Super Lightweight TripodUsing an Optional Tripod Thank you for choosing an RCA camcorder Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesFirst-Time Operation Attach a power supply to the camcorder Charged BatteryAttach the shoulder strap Adapter/ChargerAdjust the hand strap Place the ON/POWER Save lever in the on positionTurn on the camcorder Insert a cassette in the camcorderStart and stop recording Play back what you have recordedReview all of the camcorder’s operating controls ON/POWER Save Lever pages REC START/STOP Button Open ButtonRemote Control Battery InstallationLocation and Function of the Remote Control Record START/STOP Button Same as Thumb Trigger on CamcorderREW Rewind Button Stop ButtonPowering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an optional plug adapter To Attach the Adapter/ChargerRefresh Button Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderCharging the Battery Low Level Battery Warning Proper Care and Storage of Your BatteryBattery Safety Precautions Attaching the Charged Battery to the CamcorderUsing the Optional RCA DCC05 Car Cord Adapter/Charger Erase Protection-Record-Protect Safety Tab RCA Video CassettesCassette Recording Time Inserting and Removing CassettesSpecial Features Date and Time Display Installing the Battery for Time and Date DisplaySetting the Time and Date Display in the Viewfinder Tilt Adjustment Cleaning the ViewfinderElectronic Viewfinder Recording Date and TIme or Date on Your TapeDisplays in Viewfinder Power Zooming Cassette IndicatorDisplays Time Counter with Memory StopFocusing Your Camcorder SwitchAuto Focus Manual FocusPreset Program Modes SportsMemory Stop Feature Time Counter with Memory StopTime Counter MEMORYButtonCamcorder Recording Tips Recording TipsHolding Your Camcorder Traveling TipsCare and Maintenance Camcorder Care and StorageCassette Care and Storage Things to AvoidFWD Button Power CAM/ OFF/PLAY SwitchViewfinder Playback Installation Channel 4CH/3CH SwitchPlayback on a TV Using the Antenna Connection ScreenPlayback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Seeing the Camcorder’s displays on the TV Screen Playback on TV or VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksFor details on manual focus Design Specifications GeneralVideo Recorder Section Camera SectionCompact Camcorder Limited Warranty Index Eject Button 10-11,13,20Index Record START/STOP ButtonPart Number 92-Pro807-1