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Care and Maintenance
Do not
operate or leave your
camcorder in extremely humid
environments.
Do not operate the camcorder for
extended periods in temperatures
below 40ºF (4ºC) or above 95ºF
(35ºC).
Do not expose the camcorder or
adapter/charger to rain or moisture.
If either component becomes wet,
turn off the power and take the unit to
an Authorized RCA Camcorder
Servicenter.
Always replace the lens cap on the lens
when the camcorder is not in use.
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 -22ºF (-30ºC) or
above 149ºF (65ºC).
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.
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 and
playback heads and cassettes.
Do not use strong or abrasive detergents
when cleaning your camcorder. They
may damage the camcorder.
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.
Do not touch the lens with your fingers!
The oil from your skin may damage the
lens. To clean the lens, always use lens-
cleaning tissues and a commercially
prepared cleaning solution designed for
use on camera lens.
Things to Avoid
Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or
other bright objects or leave your
camcorder in direct sunlight. Doing so
could permanently damage the
camcorder’s internal parts.
Avoid operating your camcorder after
moving it from a cold location to a warm
location. Moisture may cause the tape to
stick to the headwheel and damage the
headwheel or tape. Give the camcorder 2
to 3 hours to reach a stable temperature
before inserting a cassette.
