RCA CC176 Owner's Manual page 67

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.
• We recommend RCA video cassettes
be used with this camcorder. These
cassettes have been manufactured to
our critical specifications. Use of
cassettes not meeting these
specifications may reduce the
camcorder's performance or
contaminate the heads resulting in a
snowy picture or no picture during
playback.
• Always replace the lens cap on the lens
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
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 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 camcorder 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.
• Do not operate the camcorder near the
ocean as salt water or salt water spray
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 Compact 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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