Care and Maintenance
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condensation might occur causing
the tape to stick to the recording
heads and damage the camcorder
or cassettes.
• Never aim the camcorder at the sun
or other bright objects.
• Do not leave the 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 operate the camcorder near
the ocean as salt water or spray
might 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 provider.
• Do not use an adapter/charger or
batteries other than the ones
specified for the camcorder. Using
the wrong accessories might cause
damage to the camcorder.
Proper Care and Storage
• Keep dirt from entering the
camcorder’s cassette door. Dust
and grit are abrasive and cause
excessive wear to both the
recording/playback heads and
cassettes.
• Always cap the lens when the
camcorder is not in use.
• Before handling the 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 -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.
Things to Avoid
• Do not attempt to disassemble the
camcorder. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
• Avoid operating the 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.
• In cold to warm conditions,
