RCA PRO807 owner manual Conditions Requiring Service-Unplug this, Use

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (continued)

12.Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna- discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See example below.

Example of Antenna Grounding

16.Lightning—For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges.

Service

17.

Servicing—Do not attempt to service this video

 

product yourself as opening or removing covers

 

may expose you to dangerous voltage or other

 

hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service

 

personnel.

18.

Conditions Requiring Service—Unplug this

 

video product from the wall outlet and refer

 

servicing to qualified service personnel under

 

the following conditions.

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

A N T E N N A

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810 - 20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810 - 21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

A. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have

fallen into the video product.

C. If the video product has been exposed to rain

or water.

D. If the video product does not operate

normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that

are covered by the operating instructions.

Improper adjustment of other controls may

13.Power Lines—An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer.

Use

14.Cleaning—Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

15.Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or “short-out” parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

result in damage and will often require

extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the video product to its normal

operation.

E. If the video product has been dropped or the

case has been damaged.

F. When the video product exhibits a distinct

change in performance—this indicates a need

for service.

19. Replacement Parts—When replacement parts

are required, have the service technician verify

that the replacements he uses have the same

safety characteristics as the original parts. Use

of replacements specified by the video product

manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock, or

other hazards.

20. Safety Check—Upon completion of any

service or repairs to this video product, ask the

service technician to perform safety checks

recommended by the manufacturer to determine

that the video product is in safe operating

condition.

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Contents Special Features Powering Your CamcorderRecording Features Playback FeaturesMail Your Registration Card Today Product RegistrationAttach Sales Receipt Here and File For Future Reference Record Vital Information HereSafety Precautions Important Safeguards Conditions Requiring Service-Unplug this ServiceReplacement Parts-When replacement parts UseOptional Accessories Order Form for Pro807 Optional Accessories Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also VCC1000 Video Color Control CenterUnited States Orders Accessory Order FormCanadian 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 Charged Battery Attach a power supply to the camcorderAttach the shoulder strap Adapter/ChargerPlace the ON/POWER Save lever in the on position Adjust the hand strapTurn on the camcorder Insert a cassette in the camcorderPlay back what you have recorded Start and stop recordingReview all of the camcorder’s operating controls Open Button ON/POWER Save Lever pages REC START/STOP ButtonBattery Installation Remote ControlRecord START/STOP Button Same as Thumb Trigger on Camcorder Location and Function of the Remote ControlREW Rewind Button Stop ButtonUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Powering Your CamcorderUsing an optional plug adapter To Attach the Adapter/ChargerRefresh Button Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderCharging the Battery Proper Care and Storage of Your Battery Low Level Battery WarningBattery Safety Precautions Attaching the Charged Battery to the CamcorderUsing the Optional RCA DCC05 Car Cord Adapter/Charger RCA Video Cassettes Erase Protection-Record-Protect Safety TabCassette 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 Cleaning the Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentElectronic Viewfinder Recording Date and TIme or Date on Your TapeDisplays in Viewfinder Cassette Indicator Power ZoomingDisplays Time Counter with Memory StopSwitch Focusing Your CamcorderAuto Focus Manual FocusSports Preset Program ModesTime Counter with Memory Stop Memory Stop FeatureTime Counter MEMORYButtonRecording Tips Camcorder Recording TipsHolding Your Camcorder Traveling TipsCamcorder Care and Storage Care and MaintenanceCassette Care and Storage Things to AvoidFWD Button Power CAM/ OFF/PLAY SwitchViewfinder Playback Channel 4CH/3CH Switch InstallationScreen Playback on a TV Using the Antenna ConnectionPlayback 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 Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsFor details on manual focus General Design SpecificationsVideo Recorder Section Camera SectionCompact Camcorder Limited Warranty Eject Button 10-11,13,20 IndexRecord START/STOP Button IndexPart Number 92-Pro807-1