Safety Precautions - JVC GY-HM70E Basic User's Manual

Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points
in your home or the cable is too short to reach
a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety
approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an
identical approved type, as originally fitted,
and to replace the fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure
to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains
plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured
black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
•
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
•
When you are not using the AC adapter for a
long period of time, it is recommended that you
disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
NOTES:
•
The rating plate and safety caution are on the
bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
•
The serial number plate is on the bottom of the unit.
•
The rating information and safety caution of the
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
WARNING:
The battery pack and the camcorder with battery
installed, and the remote control with battery
installed should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunlight, fire or the Iike.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
•
Remove the mains plug immediately if the
camcorder functions abnormally.
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Blue to N
(Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live)
or Red
Make a backup of important recorded data
JVC will not be responsible for any lost data.
It is recommended to copy your important recorded
data to a disc or other recording media for storage
once every 3 months.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on
all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on
both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper,
or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into
the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as
lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry.
There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical
damage to this unit and to the user.
Carrying or holding this unit by the LCD monitor
and/or the viewfinder can result in dropping the
unit, or in a malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage
to the unit.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, etc.)
to this unit and leaving it on top of the TV is not
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause
this unit to fall, resulting in damage.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric shock
or damage to the unit,
first firmly insert the small
end of the power cord
into the AC Adapter
until it is no longer wobbly,
and then plug the larger
end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
CAUTIONS:
•
Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.
•
Do not use the supplied AC adapter with other
devices.