Proper Care And Storage; Things To Avoid - RCA CC6491 User Manual

Proper Care and Storage
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/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 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 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 1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach
a stable temperature before inserting a
cassette. When the camcorder is
moved from cold to warm,
condensation might 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 might
permanently damage the camcorder's
internal parts.
• Do not Operate the c_corder in
extremely humid environments.
Do not operate the camcorder near the
ocean as salt water or salt water 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
(350C).
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 Center.
Do not use an adapter/charger or
batteries other than the ones specified
for the camcorder. Use of the wrong
accessories might Cause damage to the
camcorder.
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