3In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder XA25 / XA20 and all its accessories.1 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 install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) thatproduce heat.8 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than theother. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for yoursafety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.9 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where theyexit from the apparatus.10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such aspower-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has beenexposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.REGIONS OF USEXA25 / XA20 are in compliance (as of April 2013) with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below. For details on otherregions where they can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed on the back side of this instruction manual.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)REGIONSCanada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA, South KoreaModelsID0025: XA25 / XA20Important WarningCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSONNEL.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, withinan equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the userto the presence of uninsulated “dangerousvoltage” within the product’s enclosure, that maybe of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk ofelectric shock to persons.The exclamation point, within an equilateraltriangle, is intended to alert the user to thepresence of important operating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the literatureaccompanying the product.COPY
