Canon XH A1 Instruction Manual

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3E IntroductionIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIn these safety instructions the word “product” refers tothe Canon HD Video Camera Recorder XH G1 A/XH A1 Aand all its accessories.1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operatinginstructions should be read before the product isoperated.2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operatinginstructions should be retained for future reference.3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and inthe operating instructions should be adhered to.4. Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenanceinstructions should be followed.5. Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outletbefore cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.The product should be cleaned only as recommendedin this manual.6. Accessories — Do not use accessories notrecommended in this manual as they may behazardous.7. Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not use thecamera close to TV transmitters, portablecommunication devices or other sources of electric ormagnetic radiation. They may cause pictureinterference, or permanently damage the camera.8. Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Donot use this product near water or in rainy/moistsituations.9. 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 seriousdamage to the product.A product and cart combination shouldbe moved with care. Quick stops,excessive force, and uneven surfacesmay cause the product and cartcombination to overturn.10. Power Sources — The CA-920Compact Power Adapter should be operated only fromthe type of power source indicated on the markinglabel. If you are not sure of the type of power supply toyour home, consult your product dealer or local powercompany. Regarding other power sources such asbattery power, refer to instructions in this manual.11. Polarization — The CA-920 Compact Power Adapteris equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plughaving one blade wider than the other).The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the power outletonly one way. This is a safety feature. If you areunable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, tryreversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contactyour electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do notdefeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.12. Power Cord Protection — Power cords should berouted so that they are not likely to be walked on orpinched by items placed upon or against them. Payparticular attention to plugs and the point from whichthe cords exit the product.13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antennais connected to the product, be sure the antenna isgrounded so as to provide some protection againstvoltage surges and built-up static charges. Section810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No.70—1984, provides information with respect to propergrounding of the mast and supporting structure,grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dischargeunit, size of grounding conductors, location of antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,and requirements for the grounding electrode. Seefigure 1.14. Lightning — For added protection of this productduring a lightning storm, or when it is left unattendedand unused for long periods of time, disconnect it fromthe wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This willprevent damage to the product due to lightning andpower-line surges.15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should notbe located in the vicinity of overhead power lines orother electric light or power circuits, or where it can fallinto such power lines or circuits. When installing anoutside antenna system, extreme care should betaken to keep from touching such power lines orcircuits as contact with them might be fatal.16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets andextension cords as this can result in a risk of fire orelectric shock.17. Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of anykind into this product through openings as they maytouch dangerous voltage points or short out parts thatcould result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not tospill liquid of any kind onto the product.18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this productyourself as opening or removing covers may exposeyou to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer allservicing to qualified service personnel.Fig.1ANTENNA LEAD INWIREELECTRIC SERVICEEQUIPMENTGROUNDCLAMPGROUND CLAMPSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250. PART H)GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)NEC - NATIONALELECTRICAL CODEANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE