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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
In
these safety instructions the word "product"
refers
to
the Canon
HD
Camcorder VIXIA HV40 A
and all its accessories.
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with dry cloth.
7Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
8Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. Agrounding type plug
has two blades and athird grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety. Ifthe provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
9Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
10 Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
11
Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms
or
when unused for long periods
of
time.
12 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 orobjects
have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
13 Read Instructions -All the safety and
operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
14 Retain Instructions -The safety and
operating instructions should
be
retained
for future reference.
15 Heed Warnings -All warnings
on
the
product and
in
the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
16 Follow Instructions -All operating and
maintenance instructions should be
followed..
17 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.
18 Accessories -Do not use accessories not
recommended
in
this manual as they may
be hazardous.
19 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.
20 Water and Moisture -Hazard of electric
shock -Do not use this product near
water
or
in
rainy/moist situations.
21
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.
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.
22 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.
23 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. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, try reversing the plug. Ifthe plug
still fails to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose
of
the polarized plug.
