RCA ProV714 - Manual (Page 6)

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DEW indicator
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“Dew” warning feature
If dew forms, the “DEW” indicator lights, and the power
will automatically turn off in approximately 10 seconds.
(See page 4)
1 If the “DEW” indicator lights, remove the cassette,
leave the cassette compartment open, and wait
several hours to allow the Camcorder to
acclimate to the surrounding temperature.
2 To use the Camcorder again, after waiting for
several hours. Be sure that the “DEW” indicator
has turned off.
3 Do not insert a cassette while the “DEW” indicator
is lighting; this may result in damage to the tape.
4 Since dew forms gradually, it may take 10 to 15
minutes before the dew warning feature engages.
Note Do not disconnect the power source (battery
pack, AC adapter, etc.) while the “DEW” indicator is
lit. Wait until it goes out.
• How to continually maintain good recording
If used in a variety of places, eventually your
Camcorder may not function properly due to
accumulation of dirt on the head drum. Please pay
special attention to the following points when using
your Camcorder.
1) Dew formation on the head drum.
2) Worn video tapes:
Using a damaged or soiled video tape may also
soil the head drum, causing the picture to be
blurred or nothing to be recorded on the video
tape. Do not use such a video tape.
3) Camcorder use in a humid or dusty place. Use
in extremely humid or dusty places may cause
damage to your Camcorder.
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When the video heads become clogged.
Using the Camcorder when the video tape is dirty
may cause the head to clog, producing noise on
the recorded image or preventing the image from
being recorded at all.
Under such circumstances, contact the nearest RCA
Customer Service or your dealer for further advice.
(Video head cleaning can be done by using a
commercially available cleaning tape. However,
excessive use of the cleaning tape may also cause
damage to the video heads. Please read the
instructions accompanying the cleaning tape
carefully, before using it.)
Precautions
Dew Formation
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What is “dew formation”?
When cold water is poured into a glass, dew drops
form on the glass. This clinging of water drops is
called dew formation.
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When dew forms in your Camcorder.
Dew will gradually form on the head drum of your
Camcorder and make the video tape stick to the
head. This causes damage both to the head and
the tape. When dew formation occurs, recording
and playback may not function properly.
Dew is likely to form in the following circumstances:
• when moving the Camcorder from a cold place to
a warm place,
• when placing the Camcorder in a cold room
which is then heated rapidly,
•
when moving the Camcorder outdoors from an
air conditioned room,
•
when placing the Camcorder in the direct path of
air blowing from an air conditioner,
•
when placing the Camcorder in a humid room.
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How to prevent trouble due to dew formation.
When using the Camcorder in a place where dew
formation is likely to occur, allow the Camcorder
and the video tape to acclimate to the surroundings
for about one hour.
For example, when bringing the Camcorder
indoors after skiing, place it in a plastic bag and
allow it to adapt to room conditions for some period
of time.
1 Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing
the Camcorder.
2 Remove the bag when the air temperature inside
it reaches the temperature of the surroundings.
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