important safety instructionsWarningTo Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.CautionApparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shallbe placed on the apparatus.To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, thereforethe mains plug shall be readily operable.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDEREFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.This symbol indicates that dangerousvoltage consisting a risk of electric shock ispresent within this unit.This symbol indicates that there areimportant operating and maintenanceinstructions in the literature accompanyingthis unit.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.6. Clean only with dry cloth.7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install inaccordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.8. Do not install near any heat sources suchas radiators, heat registers, stoves, or otherapparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarizedor grounding-type plug. A polarized plug hastwo blades with one wider than the other. Agrounding type plug has two blades and a thirdgrounding prong. The wide blade or the thirdprong are provided for your safety. If the providedplug does not fit into your outlet, consult anelectrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.10. Protect the power cord from being walked onor pinched particularly at plugs, conveniencereceptacles, and the point where they exit fromthe apparatus.11. Only use attachment/accessories specified bythe manufacturer.12. Use only with the cart, stand,tripod, bracket, or tablespecified by the manufacturer,or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when movingthe cart/apparatus combination to avoid injuryfromtip-over.13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms orwhen unused for long periods of time.14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.Servicing is required when the apparatus hasbeen damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has beenspilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,the apparatus has been exposed to rain ormoisture, does not operate normally, or has beendropped.15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping orsplashing and no objects filled with liquids, suchas vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.16. VENTILATION:Slots and openings in the cabinet are providedfor ventilation to ensure reliable operation of theCAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating.These openings must not be blocked or covered.Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa,rug, or other similar surface: on or near a radiatoror heat register. This CAMCORDER shouldnot be placed in a built-in installation such asa bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation isprovided or the manufacturer’s instructions havebeen adhered to.vii