Safety Precautions - JVC GV-LS1 U User Manual

Safety Precautions

The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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 battery pack
mount.
• The rating information and safety caution of the AC
adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
For USA-California Only
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material
– special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
WARNING:
The battery pack and the camcorder with battery
installed should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunlight, fi re or the like.
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.
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For more details, refer to the Detailed User Guide at http://manual3.jvckenwood.com/
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has suffi cient space on all
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") 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 fl ame 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 fi lled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, fl ower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If
water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fi re
or electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens 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 fi re or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical
damage to this unit and to the user.
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:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
• Remove the mains plug immediately if the
camcorder functions abnormally.
CAUTION:
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type.
WARNING
For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket outlet
shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.