3Getting StartedThings You Should KnowSafety PrecautionsWARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOTEXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.Your Compact VHS Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP)and Super Long Play (SLP) modes. You can also play a Compact VHS Camcorderrecording on your VHS VCR using the optional VHS PlayPak.This Camcorder is equipped with the HQ System to provide excellent video pictures, and iscompatible with standard VHS equipment.It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use inVCR machines with the and/or mark be used.This symbol warns the user thatuninsulated voltage within the unit mayhave sufficient magnitude to causeelectric shock. Therefore, it is dangerousto make any kind of contact with anyinside part of this unit.This symbol alerts the user that importantliterature concerning the operation andmaintenance of this unit has been included.Therefore, it should be read carefully inorder to avoid any problems.The above markings are located on the appliance’s bottom cover.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 and part 18 of theFCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference when operated in a residential environment.If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, use the equipment in another locationand/or utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver.If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You mayfind the booklet, ‘Something About Interference’ available from FCC local regional officeshelpful.This product may cause interference to radio equipment and should not be installed nearmaritime safety communications equipment or other critical navigation or communicationequipment operating between 0.45-30 MHz.FCC Warning : Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment wouldvoid the users authority to operate.