Travel And Recording Tips - RCA CC4271 User Manual

Travel Tips
Write down your camcorder's serial
number and keep it separate from the
camcorder when traveling. If your
camcorder is lost or stolen, you will be
able to identify it.
Use extra care when you use your
camcorder or accessories at a beach or
pool. Spray, sand, and dust should be
avoided. If your lens has been exposed
to the elements, clean it only with
proper lens cleaning supplies.
Make sure you have any adapters that
you might need before taking your
camcorder to other countries. Consult
your dealer for advice.
Carry your camcorder in a carrying
case when traveling. See the next page
for a carrying case designed for your
camcorder. An ordinary suitcase or
carry bag does not offer the protection
your camcorder needs. Treat your
camcorder as carry-on luggage to
protect it from rough handling.
Recording Tips
• Try to make sure indoor scenes are • Fading in and out of scenes makes
welMit. This improves picture quality your videos appear more professional.
and color reproduction.
Do not move the camcorder rapidly
from side-to-side while recording.
A steady, gradual "pan" avoids blur-
ring and "jitter."
Use the viewfinder to make sure the
camcorder is level while recording so
that your scenes won't appear "tilted."
Do not bump or tap the camcorder's
microphone while recording so that
your scenes won't appear tilted.
Include close-ups of individuals when
taping family outings or group func-
tions.
Be aware of video and audio back-
grounds. Background details barely
noticed while you are taping may show
up as visual "clutter" on your record-
ing. Background noises (especially
TV sets, radios, household appliances,
traffic sounds, etc.) can detract from
the sound you want to record.
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 landmark scene
from an unfamiliar vantage point.
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