Safety Precautions/Usage Precautions - Zoom GFX-4 Operation Manual

Safety Precautions/Usage 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
this symbol and handle the device the wrong
Warning
way, serious injury or death could result.
This symbol indicates explanations about
dangerous matters. If users ignore this
symbol and handle the device the wrong
Caution
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 GFX-4.
• Power requirements
• The GFX-4 is powered by the supplied AC adapter .
• To prevent malfunction and safety hazards, Do not
Warning
use any other kind of AC adapter.
• When using the GFX-4 in an area with a different
line voltage, please consult your local ZOOM
distributor about acquiring a proper AC adapter.
• Environment
Avoid using your GFX-4 in environments where it will
be exposed to:
Caution
• Extreme temperature
• High humidity or moisture
• Excessive dust or sand
• Excessive vibration or shock
Usage Precautions
• Electrical interference
For safety considerations, the GFX-4 has been designed to
provide maximum protection against the emission of
electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and
protection from external interference. However, equipment
that is very susceptible to interference or that emits
powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near
the GFX-4, as the possibility of interference cannot be
ruled out entirely.
With any type of digital control device, the GFX-4
included, electromagnetic interference can cause
malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data. Care
should be taken to minimize the risk of damage.
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• Handling
Since the GFX-4 is a precision electronic device, avoid
applying excessive force to the switches and buttons.
Caution
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 GFX-4 or attempt to modify
the product in any way since this can result in damage
Caution
to the unit.
• Connecting cables and input and output jacks
You should always turn off the power to the GFX-4 and
Caution all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting
any cables. Also make sure to disconnect all cables and
the AC adapter before moving the GFX-4.
• Cleaning
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the GFX-4. If necessary,
slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser,
wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol),
since these may dull the finish or damage the surface.
Please keep this manual in a convenient place for
future reference.