Usage And Safety Precautions - Zoom HD16 Operation Manual

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY 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 users ignore
Warning
this symbol and handle the device the wrong
way, serious injury or death could result.
This symbol indicates explanations about
dangerous matters. If users ignore this
Caution
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 HD8/HD16.
• Power requirements
The HD8/HD16 is powered by the supplied AC
Warning adapter. To prevent malfunction and safety hazards, do
not use any other kind of AC adapter.
When using the HD8/HD16 in an area with a different
line voltage, please consult your local ZOOM
distributor about acquiring a proper AC adapter.
• About grounding
Depending on installation conditions, a slight electrical
charge may be felt when touching a metal part of the
Warning
HD8/HD16. If you wish to avoid this, ground the unit
by connecting the ground screw on the rear panel to a
good external ground.
To prevent the risk of accidents, never use one of the
following for grounding:
• Water pipe (risk of electric shock)
• Gas pipe (risk of explosion)
• Telephone wiring ground or lightning arrestor (risk
of lightning stroke)
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• Environment
Avoid using your HD8/HD16 in environments where it
will be exposed to:
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• Extreme temperature
• High humidity, moisture, or splashing water
• Excessive dust or sand
• Excessive vibration or shock
• Handling
Never place objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
Warning
on the HD8/HD16 since this can cause electric shock.
The HD8/HD16 is a precision instrument. Do not exert
Caution
undue pressure on the keys and other controls. Also
take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to
shock or excessive pressure.
• Alterations
Never open the case of the HD8/HD16 or attempt to
modify the product in any way since this can result in
Caution
damage to the unit.
• Connecting cables and input and output jacks
You should always turn off the power to the HD8/
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HD16 and all other equipment before connecting or
disconnecting any cables. Also make sure to disconnect
all cables and the AC adapter before moving the HD8/
HD16.
• Volume
Do not use the HD8/HD16 at a loud volume for a long
time since this can cause hearing impairment.
Caution
• CD-R/RW Drive
Never look directly in the laser beam projected from
the optical pickup of the CD-R/RW drive since your
Caution
sight can be damaged.
ZOOM HD8/HD16