USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety Precautions

Usage Precautions

In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows:

This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If

Warning users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious

injury or death could result.
This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. If users
Caution ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, bodily injury
and damage to the equipment could result.

Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the 8080.

• Power requirements

Warning The 8080 is powered by the supplied AC adapter . To prevent malfunction and safety hazards, Do not use any other kind of AC adapter.

When using the 8080 in an area with a different line voltage, please consult your local ZOOM distributor about acquiring a proper AC adapter.

• Electrical interference

For safety considerations, the 8080 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and from external interference.However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the 8080, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely.

Whatever the type of digital control device, the 8080 included, electromagnetic damage can cause malfunctioning, and can corrupt or destroy data. Since this is an ever-present danger, thorough care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage.

• Cleaning

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the 8080. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these may dull the finish or damage the surface.

Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference.

• Environment

Caution Avoid using your 8080 in environments where it will be exposed to:

•Extreme temperature

•High humidity or moisture

•Excessive dust or sand

•Excessive vibration or shock

• Handling

Caution Since the 8080 is a precision electronic device, avoid applying excessive force to the switches and buttons. Also take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure.

• Alterations

Caution Never open the case of the 8080 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit.

• Connecting cables and input and Caution output jacks

You should always turn off the power to the 8080 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the 8080.

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