IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In
these safety instructions the word "product"
refers
to
the Canon Digital Video Camcorder
OPTURA60/0PTURA50 Aand all its
accessories.
1.
Read Instructions -All the safety and
operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
2.
Retain Instructions -The safety and
operating instructions should
be
retained
for future reference.
3.
Heed Warnings -All warnings
on
the
product and
in
the operating instructions
should
be
adhered
to.
4.
Follow Instructions -All operating and
maintenance instructions should
be
followed.
5.
Cleaning -Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning.
Do
not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product
should
be
cleaned only as recommended
in
this manual.
6.
Accessories -Do not use accessories
not recommended
in
this manual as they
may
be
hazardous.
7.
Avoid magnetic orelectric fields -Do not
use the camera close
to
TV
transmitters,
portable communication devices or other
sources
of
electric
or
magnetic radiation.
They may cause picture interference, or
permanently damage the camera.
8.
Water and Moisture -Hazard
of
electric
shock -
Do
not use this product near
water or
in
rainy/moist situations.
9.
Placing or Moving -Do not place on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to achild or
adult, and serious damage
<&l
to the product.
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Aproduct and cart ... 1
combination should
be
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moved with care. Quick
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stops, excessive force, and
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uneven surfaces may cause
the product and cart combination to
overturn.
10. Power Sources -The CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter should be operated only
from the type
of
power source indicated
on the marking label. Ifyou are not sure
of
the type
of
power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power
company. Regarding other power sources
such as battery power, refer
to
instructions
in
this manual.
11.
Polarization -The CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter is equipped with a
polarized 2-prong plug
(a
plug having one
blade wider than the other).
The 2-prong polarized plug will
fit
into the
power outlet only one way. This
is
asafety
feature. Ifyou 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 obsolete outlet.
Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
12. Power Cord Protection -Power cords
should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon
or
against them. Pay
particular attention to plugs and the point
from which the cords exit the product.
13.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding -If
an
outside antenna is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna
is
grounded
so as
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 to
an
antenna discharge unit,
size
of
grounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection
to
grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See figure
1.
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