Canon HF S21, HF S20 manual

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In these safety instructions the word "product" refersto the CanonHDCamcorder VIXIAHF$20 A / ViXiAHF $21 A / VIXIAHF $200 A and all its accessories.

1Readthese instructions,

2Keepthese instructions.

3Heedall warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Do not usethis apparatusnear water.

6Cleanonly with dry cloth.

7Do not install near any heat sourcessuch as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (includingamplifiers) that produce heat.

8Do not defeatthe safety purposeof the polarizedorgrounding-type plug. A polarizedplug has two blades with onewider than the other.A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third groundingprong. The wide blade orthe third prongare provided for your safety.If the

provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

9Protect the power cord from beingwalked onor pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10Onlyuse attachments/accessoriesspecified by the manufacturer.

11Unplug this apparatusduring lightningstorms or whenunused for longperiods of time.

12Referall servicing to qualifiedservice personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has beendamaged in any way, such as power-supplycord or plug is damaged,liquid has beenspilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,the apparatushas been exposedto rain or moisture,does notoperate normally,or has beendropped.

13ReadInstructions-- All the safety and operating instructionsshould be read before the product is operated.

14RetainInstructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retainedfor future reference.

15HeedWarnings -- All warnings on the product and in the operating instructionsshould be adhered to.

16Follow Instructions-- All operating and maintenanceinstructions should be followed.

17Cleaning-- Unplugthis product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Donot use liquid or aerosol cleaners.The product should be cleaned only as recommendedin this manual.

18Accessories-- Donot use accessoriesnot recommendedin this manual asthey may be hazardous.

19Avoid magneticor electric fields -- Donot usethe camera close to TVtransmitters, portable communication devicesor other sourcesof electric or magneticradiation. Theymay cause picture interference,or permanently damagethe camera.

20Water and Moisture -- Hazardof electric shock -- Donot use this product near water orin rainy/moist situations.

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