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 to both the camcorder's
recording/playback heads and cassettes.
Always close the lens cover when the
camcorder 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 may damage the finish.
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
a stable temperature before inserting a
cassette. When the camcorder is moved from cold to warm,
condensation 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 for extended periods of time. The resulting heat buildup could
permanently damage the camcorder's internal parts.
Do not operate the camcorder in
extremely humid environments.
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
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.
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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
Servicenter.
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.
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