RCA CC618 User Manual page 83

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. •
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 -22°F (-30C) or
above 149°F (65C).
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 • Do not operate the camcorder near the
camcorder. There are no user- ocean as salt water or salt water spray
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 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 eameorder 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.
may damage the internal parts of the
camcorder.
Do not operate the camcorder for
extended periods in temperatures below
40°F (4C) or above 95°F (35C).
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.
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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