IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
In
these safety instructions the word
"product"
refers
to
the Canon Digital Video Camcorder
OPTURA20/0PTURA10 and
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
or
electric 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
to
the
product.
(I)
Aproduct and cart.
~
combination should
be
moved with
care.
Quick •
stops,
excessive
force, and
••
~
.
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. If you
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 apolarized 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. 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 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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