Important safety instructions

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,

such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus

has been 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 on the

apparatus.

16 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 at your home, consult your appliance

dealer or local power company. A CAMCORDER is intended to

be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the

operating instructions.

(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.

19POWER-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.

20OUTDOOR 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

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

ELECTRIC

SERVICE EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

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