ENGLISHNotices and Safety Instructions15. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashingand that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shallbe placed on the apparatus.16. VENTILATION:Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation toensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect itfrom overheating. These openings must not be blocked orcovered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug,or other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register.This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built-in installationsuch as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is providedor the 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 the type of power supply at your home,consult your appliance dealer or local power company.A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power,or other sources, refer to the operating 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:If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to theCAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system isgrounded to provide some protection against voltage surgesand built-up static charges, Section 810 of the NationalElectrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides informationwith respect to proper grounding of the mast and supportingstructure, grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure,grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of thelead-in wire to anantenna discharge unit, size of grounding to conductors, locationof antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodesand requirements for the grounding electrode.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)
