Canon VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual page 3

in these safety instructions the word "product" refers
to the CanonHD CamcorderVlXIAHG21A / VlXlA
HG20A and all its accessories.
1 Read Instructions-- Atl the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
2 Retain Instructions-- The safety and operating
instructions should beretained for future
reference.
3 Heed Warnings-- All warnings on the product
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions-- All operating and
maintenance instructions should befollowed.
5 Cleaning-- Unplugthis product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.The product should be cleaned
only as recommended in this manual
6 Accessories-- Do not useaccessories not
recommended in this manualas they may be
hazardous.
7' Avoid magnetic or electric fields-- Do not use
the camera close to TV transmitters, portable
communication devices or other sourcesof
electdc or magnetic radiation. They may cause
picture interference, or permanently damagethe
camera.
8 Water and Moisture -- Hazard d electric shock
-- Donot use this product near water or in rainy/
moist situations.
9 Placingor Moving -- Donot place onan unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,
and serious damageto the product.
A product and cart
combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination
to overturn.
1 6 Power Sources-- The CA-570 CompactPower
Adapter shouldbe operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label If
you are not sure of the type d power supply to
your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company'.Regardingother power sources
such as battery power, refer to instructions in this
manual
1 1 Polarization-- The CA-570 Compact Power
Adapter is equippedwith a polarized 2-prong
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other).
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The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way'.This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
try reversingthe plug. If the plug still fails to fit,
contact your electrician to replaceyour obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purposeof the
polarized plug.
Power Cord Protection-- Powercords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon or against them.
Pay particular attention to plugs and the point
from which the cords exit the product.
OutdoorAntenna Grounding--If an outside
antenna is connectedto the product, be surethe
antenna is grounded so as to providesome
protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code,ANSI / NFPANo. 70--1984,
provides information with respectto proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of groundingconductors,
location of antennadischarge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. Seefigure t.
Fi_, 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUN DMG AS PER NA'RONAL
ELECTRICAL CORE
"__ ANTENNA LEAD
__ IN WiRE
___ GROUND
CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNiT
---_-
(NEC SECTION 81020)
ELECTRIC ------ GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
I ;_c;rREIc -I /I_ I( NEo SECfION ....... )
EQUIPMENT
_._- POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC- NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250 PART N)
14 Lightning -- Foradded protection of this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and poweFline surges.
5 Overloading-- Do not overloadwail outlets and
extension cordsas this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.