Care and maintenance, Proper care and storage, Things to avoid – RCA CC9370 User Manual

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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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