RCA CC9381 User Manual page 143

@ her Inf@rmati@n
Tapes
A pow_'r supply must b_ _attached to load or _'i_'cta tap__.
When loading a tape, it takes a f'w seconds f)r the cassette tape holder/o {)pen.
Never apply f)rce _) the holder or door cover as this might result in damage to the
camcorder and void the warranty.
If the cassette tape holder does not {)pen after a f_'w seconds, close tlm holder door
and try again. If it still does not open, turn the camcorder off, then on again.
If tim tape does not load properly, open the cassette tape holder door and frilly
reiz_ove tim cassette. Wait a f'w l:_inutes and reinsert it.
Closing the cassette tape holder door bef)re the holder c<m_es out _:_ay da_z_age the
camcorder.
Even when the camcorder
is turned off. a tape can still be loaded or unloaded.
After
the cassette tape holder is closed witt_ the camcorder switched off, tt_ough, it may
not recede. Turn the power on before loading or unloadlaig ta_s.
When recording, once tim cassette tape holder door is open, a blank portion will be
recorded on the tape or a prevkmsly recorded scene will be taped over regardless of
whether the tape holder came out or not.
Dew Formation
If"your camcorder is brougilt directly from a cold place to a warm place' dew may
condense inside your camcorden on fl_e sur_ce of the head dram, and on the surfice
of th_>vich'o taD'. If"this happ_'ns, the" video tape lzaay stick to the" x'ich'o h_'ad and b_"
daiz_aged or your caizacorder may not operate correctly Reiz_ove the tape, and wait a f'w
hours bef)re using the caiz_corder.
Dew may f'orm in any of the f)Ilowing situations:
When bringing the caiz_corder from a cold location to a warm location.
When placing the camcorder in a cold roo_:_ which is then heated rapidly.
When bringing the camcorder outdoors f)om an air conditioned room or car.
When placing the camcorder in the direct path of air blowing from an air
conditioner.
When placing the camcorder in a humid roo_:_.
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