Introduction2E WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.Important Usage InstructionsDigital Video Camcorder, ZR40 systemsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of theequipment.Canon U.S.A. Inc.One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.Tel No. (516)328-5600WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCEANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIESONLY.COPYRIGHT WARNING:Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on therights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.Important WarningCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (ORBACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.The lightning flash with arrowheadsymbol, within an equilateral triangle, isintended to alert the user to the presenceof uninsulated “dangerous voltage” withinthe product’s enclosure, that may be ofsufficient magnitude to constitute a risk ofelectric shock to persons.The exclamation point, within anequilateral triangle, is intended to alertthe user to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance (servicing)instructions in the literatureaccompanying the product.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,FULLY INSERT.