Important Safeguards - Hitachi Hi8 VM-H675LA Instruction Manual

Video camcorder
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design
of every instrument. But safety is your responsibility too.
This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment, and proper use of a Video camcorder and accessory equipment.
Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference.
INSTALLATION
1
Read and Follow Instructions -.
All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the video
product is operated. Follow-all operating and use instructions.
7
Power-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 at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
8
Ventilation
— Slots and openings in the cabinet are pro¬
vided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video
product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked
by placingthe video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar sur¬
face. This video product should never be placed near or over a radi¬
ator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper venti¬
lation is provided or the video product manufacturer's instructions
have been followed.
2
Retain instructions
.. The safety and operating instruc¬
tions should be retained for future reference.
3
Heed Warnings
----- Comply with all warnings on the video
product and in the operating instructions.
4
Polarized Plug
— This video product is equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug, having-one
blade wider than the other}. This plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way. This is safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the piug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
To prevent electric shock do not use this
polarized plug with an extension cord, recep¬
tacle or other outlet unless the blades, can he
fully inserted without blade exposure. If you
need an extension, use a polarized cord.
5
Power Sources
--- This video product 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 video dealer or local power company. For
video products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
3
Attachments
.
Do
not
use
attachments
unless
recommended by the video product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.
Caution:
Maintain electrical safety.
Powerline operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL
listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and
should not have been modified ..so as to defeat the safety features.
This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire.
If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.
10 Water and Moisture
-- Do not use this video product
near water — for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
0
Overloading
— Do not overload wail outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a. risk of fire or electric
shock. Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous,
and so are frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation
and broken plugs.
They may result in a shock or fire hazard.
Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service
technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insu¬
lation.
11 Accessories
-.- Do not place this video product on an un¬
stable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The video
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
the video product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
11A
An
appliance
and
cart
combination
should
be
moved with care.
Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven sur¬
faces may cause the appliance
4-and cart combination to overturn.
S312SA
B.4
HITACHI

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