RCA CC9370 - Manual (Page 72)

Care and Maintenance
Proper Care and Storage
• Keep dirt from entering the
camcorder’s cassette door. Dust
and grit are abrasive and cause
excessive wear to both the
recording/playback heads and
cassettes.
• Always cap the lens when the
camcorder is not in use.
• Before handling the camcorder,
make sure your hands and face are
free from any chemical products
such as suntan lotion, as it might
damage the finish.
• The camcorder might 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 -22T (-30°C)
or above 149°F (65°C).
• 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 the
camcorder. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
• Avoid operating the 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.
• In cold to warm conditions.
condensation might occur causing
the tape to stick to the recording
heads and damage the camcorder
or cassettes.
Never aim the camcorder at the sun
or other bright objects.
Do not leave the camcorder in
direct sunlight for extended periods
of time. The resulting heat buildup
might 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 spray
might damage the internal parts of
the camcorder.
Do not operate the camcorder for
extended periods in temperatures
below 40°F (4°C) or above 95 °F
(35T).
Do not expose the camcorder or
adapter/charger to rain or moisture.
If any component becomes wet,
turn off the power and take the unit
to an authorized RCA camcorder
service provider.
Do not use an adapter/charger or
batteries other than the ones
specified for the camcorder. Using
the wrong accessories might cause
damage to the camcorder.
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