iiiImportant safety instructions14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing isrequired when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has beenspilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatushas been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operatenormally, or has been dropped.15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and noobjects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on theapparatus.16. VENTILATION:Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation toensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protectit from overheating. These openings must not be blocked orcovered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, orother similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register. ThisCAMCORDER should not be placed in a built-in installation suchas a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided orthe manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.17. POWER SOURCES:The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type ofpower source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of thetype of power supply at your home, consult your appliancedealer or local power company. A CAMCORDER is intended tobe operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to theoperating instructions.18. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than theother) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third(grounding) pin. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into theoutlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contactyour electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safetypurpose of the polarized plug.19. POWER-CORD PROTECTION:Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likelyto be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or againstthem, paying particular attention to cords or plugs, convenientreceptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.20. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is groundedto provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respectto proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure,grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding ofthe lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of groundingto conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connectionto grounding electrodes and requirements for the groundingelectrode. See figure below.GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)GROUND CLAMPSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PART H)NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENTGROUNDCLAMPANTENNALEAD INWIREANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)