Important Safeguards - Hitachi DZ-MV580A Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEG UARDS
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quafity standards in the manufacture of your video product, sa faty is a major
factor in the design of eve/y instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too.
This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/
recorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully befare operating yourvideo product and keep it in a handy
place for future reference.
INSTALLATION
Read and Follow Instructions -- All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
video product is operated. Follow all operating and
use instructions.
Ventilation = S!ots and openings in the cabinet are
provided far ventilation to ensure reliable operation of
the video product and to protect it from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the
video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This video product should never be placed
near or over a radiator or heat register. This video
product should not be placed in a buiIt-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided or the video product manutactorer's
instructions have been followed.
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Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings -- Comply with aUwarnings on the
video product and in the operating instructions.
Power Sources -- This video product should be
operated osty from the type of power source indictaed
on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of
power suppiy to your home, consult your video den for
or feca_ power company. For video products intended
to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
Overloading -- Do not
overIoad walt outlets and
extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric
shock. Overloaded AC outtats
and extension cords are
dangerous, and so are frayed
power cables, damaged or
cracked wire insulation and
broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire
hazard. Periodically examine the cord and have it
replaced by your service technician if appearance
indicates damage or deteriorated insulation.
Power-Cord Protection -- Power-suppiy cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items ptaced upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliance.
8 Attachments -- Do not use attachments unless
recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit shoutd
bear the UL _isting mark or CSA certification mark on the
accessory itself and should not have been modified so as
to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any
potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If in doubt,
contact qualified service personnel.
9 Water andMoisture -- Donotuse this video p roduct
near water -- far example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or taundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.
10 Accessories -- Do not place this video product on an
unstable cart, stand_ tripod, bracket, or table. The
video product may fall, causing serious i_ury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold w_th the
video product. Any mounting of the product should
fellow the manufacturer's instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manutacturel_
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