Impo_¢ant safety instR,sctions
14 Referall servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have falbn into the apparatus, the apparatus
hasbeen exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed ors the
apparatus.
16. VENTILAIION:
Slots and openings inthe cabinet areprovided for ventilation to
ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect
itfrom overheating. These openings must not be blocked or
covered. Never place your CAMCORDER orsa bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface: orsor neara radiator or heatregister. This
CAMCORDER should not be placed ina built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unbss proper ventilation isprovided or
the manufacturer's instructions haw_been adhered to.
17. POWER SOURCES:
The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the label. Ifyou are not sure ofthe
type of power supply at your home, consult your appliance
dealer or local power corrlpany. A CAMCORDER is intended to
beoperated 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--wireAC 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 unabb to insert the plug fully into the
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outlet, try reversing the plug. Ifthe plug still fails to fit,contact
your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the salety
purpose of the polarized plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION:
Power--supply cords should be routed se that they are not likely
to bewalked orsor pinched by items placed upors or against
them, paying particular attention to cords or plugs, convenient
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:
CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system isgrounded
to provide someprotection against voltage surges andbuilt-
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 bad-in wire and supporting structure,
grounding of the mastand supporting sIructure, 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.
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