RCA ProV712 / PRO 8 Camcorder
(160-0867) Safeguards Faxback Doc. # 34791
IMPORTANT
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the
manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design
of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too.
This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoy-
ment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment. Please
read them carefully before operating and using your video product.
Installation
1. Read and Follow Instructions - All the safety and operating instruc-
tions should be read before the video
product is operated. Follow all
operating instructions.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - Comply with all warnings on the video
product and in the operating instruc-
tions.
4. Polarization - This video product is equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug
(a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet,
try reversing the plug. If the plug
still fails to fit, contact your elec-
trician to replace your obsolete outlet.
To prevent electric shock, do not use
this polarized plug with an extension
cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless
the blades can be fully inserted without
blade exposure. If you need an
extension cord, use a polarized cord.
5. Power Sources - This video product should be operated
only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your
video dealer or local power company.
For video products intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
6. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets or
extension cords as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
Overloaded AC outlets, extension
cords, frayed power cords, damaged or
cracked wire insulation, and broken
plugs are dangerous. They may result
in a shock or fire hazard. Period-
ically examine the cord, and if its
appearance indicates damage or deter-
iorated insulation, have it replaced
by your service technician.
7. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, conven-
ience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the video product.
8. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the case are
provided for ventilation to ensure
reliable operation of the video
product and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the
video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This video
product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register.
This video product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the video
product manufacturer's instructions
have been followed.
9. Attachments - Do not use attachments unless
recommended by the video product
manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
10. Water and Moisture - Do not use this video product near
water for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool and the like.
CAUTION: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment or
accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark
or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not
be modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help
avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire. If in
doubt contact qualified service personnel.
11. Accessories - Do not place this video product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table. The video product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or
adult as well as serious damage to the
video product. Use this video product
only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the video
product. Any mounting of the product
should follow the manufacturer's
instructions and use a mounting
accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
11A. A video product and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the video product
and cart combination to overturn.
12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system
is connected to the video product, be
sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Section 810
of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70 (Section 54 of
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1)
provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
13. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not
be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines, other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching or approaching
such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
Installing an outdoor antenna can be
hazardous and should be left to a
professional antenna installer.
Use
14 Cleaning - Unplug this video product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
15 Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into
this video product through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage points
or "short-out" parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the video product.
16. Lightning - For added protection for this video
product during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the video
product due to lightning and power
line surges.
Service
17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video
product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
18. Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this video product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the
following conditions.
A. When the power-supply cord or plug
is damaged.
B. If liquid has been spilled, or
objects have fallen into the video
product.
C. If the video product has been
exposed to rain or water.
D. If the video product does not
operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are
covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment
of other controls may result in
damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the video
product to its normal operation.
E. If the video product has been
dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
F. When the video product exhibits a
distinct change in performance-this
indicates a need for service.
19. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required,
have the service technician verify
that the replacements he uses have the
same safety characteristics as the
original parts. Use of replacements
specified by the video product
manufacturer can prevent fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
20. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video product, ask the
service technician to perform safety
checks recommended by the manufacturer
to determine that the video product is
in safe operating condition.
21. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
22. Heat - The product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
(BR/EB 9/25/96)
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