Travel Tips - RCA CC4393 User Manual

Tips
Recording Tips
• Make sure indoor scenes are well lit.
Adequate lighting improves picture
quality
and color
reproduclion.
•
Do not move
the camcorder
rapidly
fronl side to-side while
recording.
:\ sicud)'giaduul "pan" avoids
bhuTing und
"jitter."
• Use the vicwfinder {}l LCD monitor
i:{) eusure
the
camcorder is
level
while
rec{}rding so that scenes don't appear
"tilted."
Do nol
bump or tap the camcorder's
microl)hone as u sound test while
recording to ensure the camera's view
doesn't become tilted.
li_cluding close-ups of individuals
when taping family outings or group
functions is a good way It) ensure
rnemorable moments.
Fading in and out of scenes makes
videos appear more professional.
l,eam to use lhe special digital effects
available with the camcorder to add
variety to personal recordings.
Be aware of xideo and audio back-
grounds. Background details barely
noticed during recording may show tip
as visual 'cluller'" on tape. Background
noises (especiully I'V sets, radios,
household appliances, traffic sounds.
etc.) can detract from the desired sound
to be captured.
Avoid long +'still" shots of landmarks
and scenic attractions. Recordings are
more interesting if they include people
and details. "'Local color" will give
travel videos lasting appeal. Consider
recording a familiar or landma,'k scene
from t n unfamiliar vantage point.
Travel Tips
Write down the camcorder's serial
number and keep it separate from the
camcorder when traveling. If it is lost
or stolen, you will be able to identify it.
Use extra care when using the
camcorder or accessories at a beach or
pool. Spray, sand. and dust should be
avoided as they can cause serious
damage to parts. If the lens hlts been
exposed to the elements, clean it only
with proper lens cleaning supplies.
Make sure to have all neccessary
adapters before taking the camcorder
to other countries. Consult with an
authorized dealer for advice on needs.
Carry the camcorder
in a carrying
case
when traveling. An ordinary suitcase or
carry bag does not offer proper
protection. Treat the camcorder as
carry-on luggage and protect it from
rough handling. See tile/tcccssoric._
Order F, rm in tDe References s{,(tio##
_f thi.v manttal.fi)r a _'ustom case.
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