Canon ZR Instruction Manual

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Introduction3EIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIn these safety instructions the word“product” refers to the Canon Digital VideoCamcorder ZR and all its accessories.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 asrecommended in this manual.6. Accessories — Do not use accessoriesnot recommended in this manual asthey may 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-600ACompact Power Adapter should beoperated only from the type of powersource indicated on the marking label. Ifyou are not sure of the type of powersupply to your home, consult yourproduct dealer or local power company.Regarding other power sources such asbattery power, refer to instructions in thismanual.11. Polarization — The CA-600A CompactPower Adapter is equipped with apolarized 2-prong plug (a plug havingone blade wider than the other).The 2-prong polarized plug will fit intothe power 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,contact your electrician to replace yourobsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safetypurpose of 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 isgrounded so as to provide someprotection against voltage surges andbuilt-up static charges. Section 810 ofthe National Electrical Code, ANSI /NFPA No. 70—1984, providesinformation with respect to propergrounding of the mast and supportingstructure, grounding of the lead-in wireto an antenna discharge unit, size ofgrounding conductors, location ofantenna discharge unit, connection togrounding electrodes, and requirementsfor the grounding electrode. See figure 1.