17. POWERSOURCES:
The CAMCORDERshould be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the label. If you are
not sureof the type of power supply at your home,
consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
A CAMCORDERis intendedto be operated from
battery,power, or other sources, referto the operating
instructions.
18. GROUNDINGOR POLARIZATION:
This CAMCORDERmay be equippedwith eithera
polarized2-wire AC lineplug (aplug havingone blade
wider thanthe other)or a 3-wire grounding type plug,
a plug havinga third (grounding)pin. Ifyou are unable
to insert the plug fullyinto the outlet, try reversingthe
plug. Ifthe plug stillfailsto fit, contact your electrician
to replace your outlet. Do not defeatthe safety purpose
of the polarizedplug.
19, POWER-CORDPROTECTION:
Power-supplycords should be routed so that they are
not likelyto be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or againstthem, payingparticular attention to
cords or plugs, convenient receptacles,and the point
where they exit from the unit.
20. OUTDOORANTENNAGROUNDING:
CAMCORDER,be sure the antennaor cable system is
grounded to provide some protection againstvoltage
surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the
NationalElectricalCode, ANSliNFPA No.
21.
70-1984, provides information with respect to 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 of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding to conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
See figure below.
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LIGHTNING:
For added protection of this CAMCORDER 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 CAMCORDER due to lightning
and powerline surges.
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