Hitachi VM-E530A - Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter;Charger; Before You Begin

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
1. Save these instructions — This page contains im¬
portant safety and operating instructions for AC
Adapter/Charger Model VM-ACE3A.
2. Before using AC Adapter/Charger, read all instruc¬
tions and cautionary markings on (1) AC Adapter/
Charger, (2) battery and (3) product using battery.
3. Also read all instructions on pages 4 and 5.
4. Caution — To reduce risk of injury, charge only
rechargeable battery, VM-BPL1.3 or VM-BPL27.
Other types of batteries may burst causing personal
injury and damage.
5. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
6. Use of an attachment nor recommended or sold by the
battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
7. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord,
pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting
charger.
8. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
9. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug —
replace them immediately.
10. An extension cord should not be used unless ab¬
solutely necessary.
Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk
of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be
used, make sure:
A. The pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size, and shape as those of plug on
charger.
B. That extension cord is properly wired and in good
electrical condition; and
C. That wire size should be met below:
Minimum. , , . . /r .
Length of extension cord (feet)
AWG size
18 Equal to or less than 100
16 Equal to or less than 150
11. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take
it to a qualified serviceman.
12. Do not disassemble charger: take it to a qualified ser¬
viceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
13. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from
outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Before You Begin
Any problems that occur as a result of any of the
following conditions will not be covered by our
warranty.
■ Be careful that no water, dust or sand enters the
camcorder and all accessories.
■ When you shoot at a scene which contains an
extremely bright object such as the sun or a light
source, a bright vertical bar may appear in the
picture.
Your camcorder is functioning properly, but the
solid-state pickup device (C.C.D) usually
causes this as an inherent characteristic. Try to
avoid shooting an excessive bright object di¬
rectly.
■ Be sure not to leave the camcorder in a place
where the temperature exceeds 140°F (60°C), or
the pickup device may be damaged.
Dangerous includes;
• Inside a car with the windows closed and in
direct sunshine.
• Near heating appliances.
■ Do not leave the viewfinder lens facing sunlight
for a prolonged period, or the liquid crystal dis¬
play (LCD) panel may be damaged.
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