RCA ProV714 - Manual (Page 31)

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• 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
excessive 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 you use the Camcorder at a ski resort or
in some other cold environment, the LCD
monitor screen may get cold giving you an
image which is less bright than normal for a
while after it is turned on. This is not a malfunc-
tion. 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.).
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.
References
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