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 place the lens cap back on the camcorder when it 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
•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 2 to 3 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 carry the camcorder by the viewfinder. This might cause personal injury or damage the camcorder.
•Do not operate the camcorder near the ocean as salt water or salt water spray may 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.
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