RCA P46729 Owner's Manual
Text of the manual
Please fill out the product
registration
card and
return
it immediately.
Returning
this card allows
us
to contact you if needed.
Keep your
sales receipt
to obtain
warranty
parts
and
service
and lot proof of purchase.
Attach
it here and
record the serial and model
numbers
in case you
every
need them.
The numbers
are located
on the
bottom
Of your camcorder.
Model
No.
Pro808
Serial
No.
Purchase
Date:
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AC Adapter/Charger
Before
using the AC adapter/charger,
read all
instructions
and cautionary
markings on (1) AC
adapter/charger,
(2) battery,
and (3) product using
battery.
Caution:
To reduce
risk of injury,
charge
only
rechargeable
batteries
type AV608
or AV8MM.
Other
types of batteries
may burst causing
personal
injury
and damage.
Do not expose
the adapter/charger
tO moisture
of
any kind.
Use of an attachment
not recommended
or sold by
the battery
charger
manufacturer
may result in a risk
of.fire,
electric
shock,
or injury
to persons..
To reduce
risk of damage
to electric
plug and cord,
pull out the cord with the plug rather than the cord
when disconnecting
the adapter/charger
from the
wall outlet.
Make
sure the cord is located
so that it will not be
stepped
on, tripped
over, or otherwise
subjected
to
damage
or stress.
Use of an improper
extension
cord could
result in a
risk of fire and electric
shock.
If an extension
cord
must be used, make
sure that:
1. Pins on the plug of the extension
cord are the
same
number,
size, and shape
as those of the plug
on the adapter/charger.
2. Extension
cord is properly
wired
and in good
electrical
condition,
and
3. Wire size below
is met:
Minimum
Length
of Extension
AWG
Size
Cord (Feet)
18
Equal to or less
than
100
16
Equal
to or less
than
150
Do not operate
adapter/charger
with a damaged
cord
or plug.
Replace
it immediately.
Do not operate
adapter/charger
if it has received
a
sharp blow,
been dropped,
or otherwise
damaged
in
any way.
Take it to an Authorized
RCA
Compact
Camcorder
Servicenter.
Do not disassemble
the adapter/charger.
Take
it to
an Authorized
RCA Compact
Camcorder
Servicenter
when service
or repair is required.
Incorrect
reassembly
may result in a risk of electric
shock.
To reduce
risk of electric
shock,
unplug
charger
from outlet
before
attempting
any maintenance
or
cleaning.
Be sure to save these operating
instructions
for
future
reference.
Your video camcorder's
AC adapter/charger
will operate
on 120-240
volts AC, 50/60
Hz, and has a
polarized
plug.
Because
one blade of the plug is wider
than the other,
the plug fits in thc wall socket
only
one way.
Do not defeat
the safety
feature
of this plug.
If you need an extension
cord, use a polarized
extension
cord.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
MATCH
WIDE
BLADE
OF PLUG
TO
WIDE
SLOT,
FULLY
INSERT.
MISE
EN GARDE:
POUR
PR_VENIR
LES
CHOCS
_LECTRIQUES,
INTRODU1RE
LA LAME
IrA PLUS
LARGE
DE LA FICHE
DANS
LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE
DE LA PRISE
ET POUSSER
JUSQU'AU
FOND.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO NOT
REMOVE
THE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
ARE
INSIDE.
IF YOU
SPILL
LIQUID
ON THE CAMCORDER
OR
ADAPTER/CHARGER,
DISCONNECT
THE
AC ADAPTER/CHARGER'S
POWER
CORD
TO PREVENT
POSSIBLE
FIRE
OR SHOCK
HAZARD
AND
CONSULT
AUTHORIZED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
MOISTURE
CAN
DAMAGE
INTERNAL
PARTS.
REFER
ALL
SERVICE
TO AUTHORIZED
RCA
COMPACT
CAMCORDER
SERVICENTER
PERSONNEL
ONLY.
CAUTION:
READ
"IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER"
ON THE
PREVIOUS
PAGE
BEFORE
USING
THE
AC ADAPTER/CHARGER.
CAUTION:
MAINTAIN
ELECTRICAL
SAFETY.
POWERLINE-OPERATED
EQUIPMENT
OR
ACCESSORIES
CONNECTED
TO THIS
UNIT
SHOULD
BEAR
THE
UL LISTING
MARK
OR,
IF
PURCHASED
IN CANADA,
THE
CSA CERTIFICATION
MARK
ON THE
ACCESSORIES
THEMSELVES
AND
SHOULD
NOT
HAVE
BEEN
MODIFIED
SO AS TO DEFEAT
THE
SAFETY
FEATURES.
THIS
WILL
HELP
AVOID
ANY
POTENTIAL
HAZARD
FROM
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
OR FIRE.
IF IN DOUBT,
CONTACT
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT
FIRE
OR SHOCK
HAZARD,
DO NOT
EXPOSE
CAMCORDER
OR
AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
:CAUTION:--
AVOID
oPeRATING
!_C)OR
CAMCORDER
i_DIATELY
_
MOVING
IT FROM
A COLD
LOCATION
TO A WARM
LOCATION,
GIVE THE CAMCORDER
I-I/2
TO2
HOURS
TO
.........
REACH
A STABLE
TEMPERATURE
BEFORE
INSERTING
A VIDEO
CASSETTE,
WHEN
MOVED
CAUTION
DO NOT OPEN
MISE EN GARDE
!:::i._;i....
NE PAS OUVRIR
The symbol
of a lightning
flash within
a triangle
is intended
to alert the user
to the presence
of uninsulated
"dangerous
voltage"
within
the
product's
enclosure
and which may be
of sufficient
magnitude
to constitute
a
risk of electric
shock.
An exclamation
point
within
a triangle
is
intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important
operating
and maintenance
(service)
instructions
in the literature
accompanying
the product.
CAUTION:
FCC
REGULATIONS
STATE
THAT
ANY
UNAUTHORIZED
CHANGES
OR MODIFICATIONS
TO THIS
EQUIPMENT
MAY VOID
THE
USER'S
AUTHORITY
TO OPERATE
IT.
to the careful
attention
devoted
to quality
standards
in the manufacture
of your video
product,
safety
is a major factor
in the design
of every
instru-
ment.
However,
safety
is your responsibility
too.
Thesepages
list important
information
that wil! help
to assure
your enjoyment
and proper
use of a
camcorder,
adapter/charger,
and accessory
equipment.
Please
read them carefully
before
operating
your video products.
Installation
1. Read and Follow
InstructionsmAll
the safety
and operating
instructions
should
be read before
the video product is operated.
Follow
all
operating
instructions.
2. Retain
Instructions--,-.
The safety
and operating
instructions
should
be retained
for future
reference.
3. Heed Warnings--Comply
with all warnings
on
the video product
and in the operating
instructions.
4. Polarization--This
video product
is equipped
with a polarized alternating-current
line plug (a
plug having
one blade wider than the other).
This
plug will fit into the power
outlet
only one way.
This is a safety
feature.
If you are unable
to insert
the plug fully into the outlet,
try reversing
the
plug.
If the plug still fails to fit, contact
your
electrician
tO replace
your obsolete
outlet.
To
prevent
electric
shock, do not use this polarized
plug with an extension
cord, receptacle,
or other
outlet
unless
the blades
can be fully inserted
without
blade exposure.
If you need an extension
cord, use one with a polarized
plug.
5. Power
SourcesmThis
video
product
should
be
operated
only from the type of power
source
indicated
on the marking
label.
If you are not sure
of the type of power
supply
to your home,
consult
your video dealer
or local power
company.
For
video products
intended
to operate
from battery
power,
or other
sources,
refer to the operating
instructions.
6. Overloading--Do
not overload
wall outlets
or
extension
cords
as this can result
in a risk of fire
or electric
shock.
Overloaded
AC outlets,
extension
cords, frayed
power
cords,
damaged
or
cracked
wire insulation,
and broken
plugs
are
dangerous.
They may result in a shock or fire
hazard.
Periodically
examine
the cord, and if its
appearance
indicates
damage
or deteriorated
insulation,
have it replaced
by your service
technician.
7. Power-Cord
Protection_Power-supply
cords
should
be routed
so that they are not likely
to be
walked
on or pinched
by items
placed
upon or
°
o
against
them, paying
particular
attention to
cords
at plugs,
convenience
receptacles,
and the
point
where they exit from
the video product.
Ventilation--Slots
and openings
in the video
products
are provided
for ventilation
to ensure
reliable
operation
of the video product
and to
protect
them from overheating.
These
openings
must not be blocked
or covered.
The openings
should
never be blocked
by placing
the video
product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar
surface.
This video product
should
never be
placed
near or over a radiator
or heat register.
This video product
should
not be placed
in a
built-in
installation
such as a bookcase
or rack
unless
proper
ventilation
is provided
or the
video product
manufacturer's
instructions
have
been followed.
Attachments--Do
not use attachments
unless
recommended
by the video product
manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.
Caution:
Maintain
elec_cal
Safety
Powerline
operated
equipment
or accessories
connected
to this unit should
bear the UL
listing
mark
or CSA certification
mark on the
accessory
itsel.f and should
not be modified
so
as to defeat
the safety
features.
This will help
avoid
any potential
hazard
from
electrical
shoekor
fire.
If in doubt,
contact
qualified
service
personnel
...........
10.
Water
and Moisture---Do
not use this video
product
near water--for
example,
near a bath •
tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink or laundry
tub, in
a wet basement,
or near a swimming
pool and
the like.
11.
Accessories--Do
not plac e this video product
On an unstable
cart, stand, tripod,
bracket,
or
table.
The video product
may fall, causing
serious
injury
to a child or adult as well as
serious
damage
to the video
product.
Use this
video product
only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket,
or table recommended
by the
manufacturer
or sold with the video product.
Any
mounting
of the product
should
follow
the
manufacturer's
instructions
and use a mounting
accessory
recommended
by the manufacturer.
llA
A video product
and cart
combination
should
be
moved
with care.
Quick
stops, excessive
force, and
uneven
surfaces
may cause
the video product
and cart
combination
to overturn.
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antenna or cable system
is connected
to the
video
product,
be sure the antenna
or cable
system
is grounded
so as to provide
some
protection
against
voltage
surges
and built-up
static charges.
Section
810 of the National
Electrical
Code,
ANSI/NFPA
No. 70-1984
(Section
54 of Canadian
Electrical
Code,
Part 1)
provides
information
with respect
to proper
grounding
of the mast and supporting
structure,
grounding
of the lead-in
wire to an antenna-
discharge
unit, size of grounding
conductors,
location
of antenna-discharge
unit, connection
to grounding
electrodes,
and requirements
for
the grounding
electrode.
See example
below.
Example
of Antenna
Grounding
WIRE
ROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC.SECTION
810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
R10-21)
ELECTRIC
S
POWER
SERVICE
GROUNDING
EQUIPMENT
.
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250,
PART H)
13. Power
Lines--An
outside
antenna
system
should
not be located
in the vicinity
of overhead
power
lines, other
electric
light or power
circuits,
or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits.
When
installing
an outside
antenna
system,
extreme
care should
be taken to
keep from touching
or approaching
such power
lines or circuits
as contact
with them might be
fatal.
Installing
an outdoor
antenna
can be
hazardous
and should
be left to a professional
antenna
installer.
Use
14.
15.
Cleaning--Unplug
this video product
from
the
wall outlet before
cleaning.
Do not use liquid
cleaners
or aerosol
cleaners.
Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
Object
and
Liquid
Entry--Never
push objects
of any kind into this video product
through
openings
as they may touch dangerous
voltage
points or "short-out"
parts that could
result in a
fire or electric
shock.
Never
spill liquid of any
kind on the video product.
16.
Lightning--For
added protection
for this video
product
during
a lightning
storm,
or when it is
left unattended
and unused
for long periods
of
time, unplug
it from
the wall outlet
and
disconnect
the antenna
or cable system.
This
will prevent
damage
to the video product
due to
lightning
and power
line surges.
Service
17.
18.
Servicing--Do
not attempt to service
this video
product
yourself
as opening
or removing
covers
may expose
you to dangerous
voltage
or other
hazards.
Refer all servicing
to qualified
service
personnel.
Conditions
Requiring
ServiceMUnplug
this
video product
from the wall outlet
and refer
servicing
to qualified
service
personnel
under
the following
conditions.
A. When
the power-supply
cord or plug is
damaged.
B. If liquid
has been spilled,
or objects
have
fallen into the video product.
C. If the video product
has been exposed
to rain
or water.
D. If the video product
does not operate
normally
by following
the operating
instructions.
Adjust
only those controls
that
are covered
by the operating
instructions.
Improper
adjustment
of other controls
may
result in damage
and will often require
extensive
work
by a qualified
technician
to
restore
the video product
to its normal
operation.
E. If the video product
has been dropped
or the
case has been damaged.
F. When
the video product
exhibits
a distinct
change
in performance--this
indicates
a need
for service.
19.
Replacement
PartsEWhen
replacement
parts
are required,
have the service
technician
verify
that the replacements
he uses
have the same
safety
characteristics
as the original
parts.
Use
of replacements
specified
by the video
product
manufacturer
can prevent
fire, electric
shock, or
other hazards.
20.
Safety
Check--Upon
completion
of any
service
or repairs
to this video product,
ask the
service
technician
to perform
safety
checks
recommended
by the manufacturer
to determine
that the video product
is in safe operating
condition.
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