3In these safety instructions the word“product” refers to the Canon DVDCamcorder DC320/DC310 A and all itsaccessories.1 Read Instructions — All the safety andoperating instructions should be readbefore the product is operated.2 Retain Instructions — The safety andoperating instructions should be retainedfor future reference.3 Heed Warnings — All warnings on theproduct and in the operating instructionsshould be adhered to.4 Follow Instructions — All operating andmaintenance instructions should befollowed.5 Cleaning — Unplug this product from thewall outlet before cleaning. Do not useliquid or aerosol cleaners. The productshould be cleaned only as recommendedin this manual.6 Accessories — Do not use accessoriesnot recommended in this manual as theymay be hazardous.7 Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Donot use the camera close to TVtransmitters, portable communicationdevices or other sources of electric ormagnetic radiation. They may causepicture interference, or permanentlydamage the camera.8 Water and Moisture — Hazard of electricshock — Do not use this product nearwater or in rainy/moist situations.9 Placing or Moving — Do not place on anunstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket ortable. The product may fall, causingserious injury to a child or adult, andserious damage to the product.A product and cartcombination should bemoved with care. Quickstops, excessive force,and uneven surfaces maycause the product andcart combination tooverturn.10 Power Sources — The CA-570 CompactPower Adapter should be operated onlyfrom the type of power source indicatedon the marking label. If you are not sureof the type of power supply to your home,consult your product dealer or localpower company. Regarding other powersources such as battery power, refer toinstructions in this manual.11 Polarization — The CA-570 CompactPower Adapter is equipped with apolarized 2-prong plug (a plug having oneblade wider than the other).The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into thepower outlet only one way. This is asafety feature. If you are unable to insertthe plug fully into the outlet, try reversingthe plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contactyour electrician to replace your obsoleteoutlet. Do not defeat the safety purposeof the polarized plug.12 Power Cord Protection — Power cordsshould be routed so that they are notlikely to be walked on or pinched byitems placed upon or against them. Payparticular attention to plugs and the pointfrom which the cords exit the product.13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If anoutside antenna is connected to theproduct, be sure the antenna is groundedso as to provide some protection againstvoltage surges and built-up staticcharges. Section 810 of the NationalElectrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70—1984, provides information with respectto proper grounding of the mast andsupporting structure, grounding of thelead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,size of grounding conductors, location ofantenna discharge unit, connection togrounding electrodes, and requirementsfor the grounding electrode. See figure 1.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCOPY