Use And Care - RCA ProV950HB User Manual

Use and Care

Precautions
• After operation, remove the battery pack
from the unit.
• Do not aim the lens at the sun.
Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the
camcorder lens or LCD panel, whether
recording is in progress or not, as it may
damage the CCD sensor or LCD panel
surface. Be particularly careful when
recording outside.
• When shooting in dark places, avoid sudden
brightly lit objects or light sources, such as
the sun. Otherwise, the image may white out.
Should this happen, point the camera in a
different direction until the picture returns to
normal.
• Avoid magnetic
sources.
Using the camcorder
near strong fluorescent
lights, motors, televisions,
or other magnetic
sources may adversely affect recorded
images.
• Remember to remove the cassette tape,
turn off the power, and remove the battery
pack when the camcorder is not in use.
• Using the camcorder near a broadcasting
station or other powerful transmission
source may cause buzzing or picture
deterioration.
• Avoid shocks and
dropping.
Do not drop or otherwise
subject the camcorder to
hard shocks or strong
vibrations. Bumping or
striking the unit during
recording will generate noise in the recorded
image.
• Avoid placing the
camcorder in close
proximity to lighting
equipment.
The heat from
incandescent lights may
deform the camcorder, or
cause it to malfunction.
• Always respect prohibitions or restrictions
on the use of electronic equipment on
commercial flights or in other sensitive
areas. The camcorder generates electrical
interference that can disable vital equipment,
leading to the risk of a serious accident.
• Watch the temperature and humidity.
You can use your camcorder at 0 C to
40 C (32 F to 104 F), and at 30% to 80%
relative humidity. Do not store the unit in an
unventilated car in the summer, in direct
sunlight, or near strong heat sources; this can
result in severe damage
to the unit's casing and
circuitry. Be careful when
handling the unit after it
has been left in a hot
place, such as the ones
described above.
• Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or
other foreign matter could get on or inside
the camcorder. Such substances could
cause malfunctions.
Do not use your camcorder in areas with ex-
cessive smoke or steam.
Do not leave your
camcorder in areas
with excessive dust or
moisture.
Such environments can
cause mildew to form on this unit's lenses. Be
sure to provide ample ventilation.
• Some small, portable
tripods may be difficult to
attach and may not be
sturdy enough to support
your camcorder. Be sure to
use only a strong, stable
tripod.
• When using your camcorder in a cold
environment, the color LCD view screen
may appear less bright. This often occurs
in cold environments immediately after the
power is turned on. This is not a
malfunction. If this occurs, put the
camcorder in a warmer location for some
time before use. To prevent excessive
cooling, wrap the camcorder in a thick
cloth (a blanket, etc.).
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