CC-436 RCA CamCorder
(160-0831)                 Video Cassettes            Faxback Doc. # 37061

We recommend that our cassettes be used with your camcorder.  Use of poor
quality tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate
the video heads, resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during
playback.  Because there is no control over the type of tape purchased or
rented by consumers, head cleaning is not covered under warranty.  It is
considered normal maintenance.

If a snowy picture or no-picture condition persists, consider the use of a
dry chemical non-abrasive head-cleaning tape.  Be sure to follow the direc-
tions with the head-cleaning kit carefully.  Improper use of a head cleaner
may damage your camcorder.

Erase Protection - Safety Tab

You can use your video cassettes over and over again.  To erase a previous
recording, just record over it.

Recording and Playback Times

The camcorder records and plays back in VHS standard speed (SP).  The chart
shows the maximum SP recording times for popular VHS cassettes.

   CASSETTE                RECORDING TIME

    T-60                   60 Min.

    T-120                  Hrs.

    T-160                  2 Hrs., 40 Min.

    T-180                  3 Hrs.

Inserting and Removing Cassettes

CAUTION:  Insert cassette with safety tab facing up and tape windows facing
          out.  Cassette should slide easily into the compartment.  Gently
          push the cassette down until It locks into place.

1.  Attach a power source to the camcorder (either a charged battery or
    adapter/charger).

2.  Press STOP/EJECT on the top of the camcorder to open cassette door.

3.  Insert or remove the cassette from the cassette compartment.

4.  Gently close the cassette door with your hand.

Cassette Care and Storage

Follow these directions for continued high-quality performance from your
cassettes.

  When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it and remove it from the
  camcorder.

  Label and store cassettes vertically in their protective cases at normal
  room temperatures.  Excessive heat or cold may damage your cassettes.

  Keep dust from entering the cassette compartment.  All dust is abrasive
  and will cause excessive wear on the tape and the camcorder's recording
  or playback heads.

  Keep cassettes away from strong magnetic fields, such as electric motors
  and other devices.

  Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or exposed to moisture.  The
  tape may jam or damage the camcorder.

  When you are finished recording, break off the safety tab on the cassette
  to prevent accidental erasure.

  Do not leave your camcorder or cassettes in a car or outdoors for an
  extended period.  Excessive heat or cold may damage them.


(BR/EB 10/24/96)

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