important safety instructions

15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

 VENTILATION:

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation

of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register. This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

17. POWER SOURCES:

The CAMCORDER should be operated only from

the type of power source indicated on the label.

If you are not sure of the type of power supply

20.OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure below.

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

at your home, consult your appliance dealer

or local power company. A CAMCORDER is

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

intended to be operated from battery power, or

other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

18. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:

This CAMCORDER may be equipped with

either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug

having one blade wider than the other) or a

3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third

(grounding) pin. 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 outlet. Do not defeat the safety

purpose of the polarized plug.

19. 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 against them, paying

particular attention to cords or plugs, convenient

receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the unit.

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

21.LIGHTNING:

For added protection of this CAMCORDER 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 CAMCORDER due to lightning and powerline surges.

22.POWER LINES:

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits 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 such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

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