Important Safeguards - Sony HANDYCAM DCR-HC26 Operating Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these safety
iustrttctions completely before operating
the appliance, and keep this manual for
future reference.
CarelMly ubserve all wamittgs, precautions
and inslructions on the appliattce, or the one
described in the operating ittslructions and
adhere to them.
Power Sources
This set should be operated only h'onl tile type oI
power source indicated on tile marking label. If
you are not sure of tile type of electrical power
supplied to your home. consull your dealer or
h)cal power company, For fllose sets designed to
operate Ironl haltery power, or other sources, rc|Pr
to the
oper_llhlg
hlSIIUClIOIlS,
Polarization
This set may be equipped with a polarized _1c
power cord plug h' phlg having one blade wider
than the other).
This plug will fit into the power oul]el only one
way. This is a salcty Ieatum. If you are unable 1o
insert the plug hilly into the outlet, try reversing
the phlg. If the plug should slill lull to fit. conlact
your electrician to have a suilable oullet installed.
Do nol delcal the satcty purpose of file polarized
plug by lorcing il in.
Overloading
Do llOt o_, el'h)ad w_lJl outlets, extension cords or
comenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this CUllresull ill tire or electric shock.
ObjectandLiquid Entry
Ne_er push objects of any kind into tile _t
through openings _,s tile}' may touch dangerous
xoltage points or short (l/It pur[s that could rcs/llt
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the set.
Attachments
Do
110[ USe iRtilchlnenls not rccolnlnended by lhe
ii/anuJilcturcr, as they may cause hazards.
Cleaning
Unplug tile set h+om tile wall outlet belore
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
or _,erosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened
with water I_)r
cleanillg
tile exterior oI tile set.
WaterandMoisture
Do not u_ power-line operated sets near \wlter
lot example, he,iv a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or l_iundry tilt), ill it wel baselnenL or near it
swimming pool, etc.
Power-Cord Protection
Route lhe power cord so Ihilt it is llO[ likely lo be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
againsl lhenl,
paying purticular auention to the
plugs, receptacles, and the poinl where the cord
exils Ii+()tlltile appliance.
Accessories
[)O HOt place
tile
set OH illl unstable cilrI, St)llld,
tripod, bracket, or lable. The sel may tall. causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
damage to tile set. Use only a cart, sland, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
nlanuJ;iclurcr,
Ventilation
The shas mid openings ill tile cubinet are pro_ ided
lot necessaly ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of tile set. _lnd to protect it h'onl
overheating, these slots and openings inusl never
be blocked or covered.
Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or ()tiler materials.
Never block tile slots and openings by placing
tile set on a bed. solh, Itlg, or olher similar
surl_/ce.
Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcglse, or built-in cabinel, unless proper
venlilation is provided.
Do not place tile set near or over a radiator or
Ileal rcgisler, or where il is exposed to direct
sunlighL
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