RCA CC645 VHS CAMCORDER
(160-0869) Care and Maintenance Faxback Doc. # 45389

Cleaning the Camcorder

To clean the camcorder's exterior, remove any power source connected to
the camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean soft cloth.

CAUTION: Use of strong cleaning products, such as those containing alcohol
or benzine, may damage the camcorder.

Cleaning the Camcorder's Lens

To clean the camcorder's lens, blow it with a blow brush, and then gently
wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning
solution designed for use on camera lens. Improper cleaning may scratch
the lens.

CAUTION: Do not touch the lens with your fingers. The oil from your skin
can damage the lens.

Cleaning the Camcorder's Viewfinder

The viewfinder eyepiece can be removed for cleaning.

1. Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

2. Remove dust using a blower brush.

3. Reattach the eyepiece by aligning the reference marks, and then turn
the eyepiece clockwise until it clicks.

Proper Care and Storage

Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder's cassette door. Dust
and grit are abrasive and will cause excessive wear to both the camcord-
er's recording/playback heads and cassettes.

Always close the lens cover when the camcorder is not in use.

Before handling your camcorder, make sure your hands and face are free
from any chemical products such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the
finish.

The camcorder can be damaged by improper storage or handling. Do not
subject the camcorder to swinging, shaking, or dropping.

Do not store the camcorder in temperature below -22 degrees F (-30
degrees C) or above 149 degrees F (65 degrees 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 your camcorder. There are no user-ser-
viceable parts inside.

Avoid operating your 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. When the cam-
corder is moved from cold to warm, condensation may cause the tape to
stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape.

Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects. Do not
leave your camcorder in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
The resulting heat build-up could 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 salt water
spray may damage the internal parts of the camcorder.

Do not operate the camcorder for extended periods in temperatures below
40 degrees F (4 degrees C) or above 95 degrees F 35 degrees C).

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 Center.

Do not use an adapter/charger or batteries other than the ones specified
for the camcorder. Use of the wrong accessories may cause damage to the
camcorder.

Information to User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communicat-
ions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter- ference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization
may invalidate the user's FCC right to operate the equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.

(br/SM 11/14/97)