Care and Maintenance
Keep dust and grit from entering the | Always replace the lens cap on the lens | |
camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and grit | when the camcorder is not in use. | |
are abrasive and cause excessive wear to | The camcorder can be damaged by | |
both the camcorder’s recording and | ||
improper storage or handling. Do not | ||
playback heads and cassettes. | ||
subject the camcorder to swinging, | ||
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Do not use strong or abrasive detergents | shaking, or dropping. | |
when cleaning your camcorder. They | Do not store the camcorder in | |
may damage the camcorder. | ||
temperatures below | ||
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Before handling your camcorder, make | above 149ºF (65ºC). | |
sure your hands and face are free from | When the camcorder is not in use, always | |
any chemical products such as suntan | ||
remove the cassette and AC adapter/ | ||
lotion, as it may damage the finish. | ||
charger or battery. | ||
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Do not touch the lens with your fingers! | Retain the original carton for future | |
The oil from your skin may damage the | ||
storage or shipping purposes. | ||
lens. To clean the lens, always use lens- | ||
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cleaning tissues and a commercially |
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prepared cleaning solution designed for |
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use on camera lens. |
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Things to Avoid
Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or | Do not operate or leave your | |
other bright objects or leave your | camcorder in extremely humid | |
camcorder in direct sunlight. Doing so | environments. | |
could permanently damage the | Do not operate the camcorder for | |
camcorder’s internal parts. | ||
extended periods in temperatures | ||
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Avoid operating your camcorder after | below 40ºF (4ºC) or above 95ºF | |
moving it from a cold location to a warm | (35ºC). | |
location. Moisture may cause the tape to | Do not expose the camcorder or | |
stick to the headwheel and damage the | ||
adapter/charger to rain or moisture. | ||
headwheel or tape. Give the camcorder 2 | ||
If either component becomes wet, | ||
to 3 hours to reach a stable temperature | ||
turn off the power and take the unit to | ||
before inserting a cassette. | ||
an Authorized RCA Camcorder | ||
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| Servicenter. |
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