10ENGLISH14. LIGHTNING:For added protection of this CAMCORDER duringa lightning storm or when it is left unattended andunused for long periods of time, unplug it fromthe wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cablesystem.This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER dueto lightning and power-line surges.15. POWER LINES:An outside antenna system should not be locatedin the vicinity of overhead power lines or otherelectric light or power circuits where it can fall intosuch power lines or circuits.When installing an outside antenna system,extreme care should be taken to keep from touchingsuch power lines or circuits as contact with themmight be fatal.16. OVERLOADING:Do not overload wall outlets and extension cordsas this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.17. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS:Never push objects of any kind into thisCAMCORDER through openings as they may touchdangerous voltage points or short out a partthat could result in a fire or electric shock.Never spill liquids of any kind onto theCAMCORDER. Should spillage occur, unplug unitand have it checked by a technician before use.18. SERVICING:Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDERyourself. Opening or removing covers may exposeyou to dangerous voltage or other hazards.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet andrefer servicing to qualified service personnelunder the following conditions:a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects havefallen into the CAMCORDER.c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain orwater.d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normallyby following the operating instructions, adjust onlythose controls that are covered by the operatinginstructions. Improper adjustment of othercontrols may result in damage and will oftenrequire extensive work by a qualified technician torestore the CAMCORDER to its normaloperation.e.If the CAMCORDER has been dropped orthe cabinet has been damaged.f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinctchange in performance, this indicates aneed for service.20. REPLACEMENT PARTS:When replacement parts are required, be surethe service technician has used replacement partsspecified by the manufacturer and having thesame characteristics as the original part.Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,electric shock or other hazards.21. SAFETY CHECK:Upon completion of any service or repairs to thisCAMCORDER, ask the service technician toperform safety checks to determine thatthe CAMCORDER is in safe operating order.