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in these
safety
instructions
the word "product"
refers
to
the Canon
Digital
Video
Camcorder
DM-XL1A
and all its
accessories.
1. Read
instructions
-- All the safety
and operating
instructions
should
be read before
the product
is
operated.
2.
Retain
Instructions
-- The safety
and operating
instructions
should
be retained
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
be followed.
Cleaning
-- Unplug
this 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 use accessories
not
recommended
in this manual
as they may be
hazardous.
7.
Avoid
magnetic
or electric
fields
-- Do not use the
camera
close to TV transmitters,
portable
communication
devices
or other
sources
of electric
or
magnetic
radiation.
They
may cause
picture
interference,
or permanently
damage
the camera.
8.
Water and Moisture
--
Hazard
of electric
shock
--
Do not use this product
near water
or in rainy/moist
situations.
Placing
or Moving
-- Do not place on an unstable
cart, stand,
tripod,
bracket
or table.
The
product
may
fall, causing
serious
injury to a child or adult, and
serious
damage
to 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.
10. Power
Sources
-- The CA-90OA/CA-910A
Compact
Power
Adapter
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
product
dealer
or local
power
company.
Regarding
other power
sources
such as battery
power,
refer to instructions
in this
manual.
11. Polarization
-- The CA-900A/CA-910A
Compact
Power
Adapter
is equipped
with a polarized
2-prong
plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other).
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
reversing
the plug.
if the plug still fails to fit, contact
your electrician
to replace
your obsolete
outlet.
Do
not defeat
the safety
purpose
of the polarized
plug.
12.
13.
Power
Cord Protection
-- Power
cords
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.
Outdoor
Antenna
Grounding
-- if an outside
antenna
is connected
to the product,
be sure the antenna
is
grounded
so as to provide
some
protection
against
voltage
surges
and built-up
static
charges.
Section
810 of the National
Electrical
Code, ANSI / NFPA No.
70--1984,
provides
information
with respect
to
proper
grounding
of the mast and supporting
structure,
grounding
of the lead-in
wire to an antenna
discharge
unit, size of grounding
conductors,
location
of antenna
discharge
unit, connection
to grounding
electrodes,
and requirements
for the grounding
electrode.
See figure
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14. Lightning
--
For added
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 power-line
surges.
15. Power
Lines --An
outside
antenna
system
should
not be located
in the vicinity
of overhead
power
lines
or other electric
light or power
circuits,
or where
it
can fall into such power
lines or circuits.
When
installing
an outside
antenna
system,
extreme
care
should
be taken
to keep from touching
such power
lines or circuits
as contact
with them
might be fatal.
16. Overloading
--
Do not overload
wall outlets
and
extension
cords as this can result
in a risk of fire or
electric
shock.
17. Objects
and Liquid Entry-
Never
push objects
of
any kind into this product
through
openings
as they
may touch
dangerous
voltage
points
or short
out
parts
that could result
in a fire or electric
shock.
Be
careful
not to spill liquid
of any kind onto the product.
18. Servicing
-- Do not attempt
to service
this product
yourself
as opening
or removing
covers
may expose
you to dangerous
voltage
or other hazards.
Refer all
servicing
to qualified
service
personnel.
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