Usage and safety precautions
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Usage and safety precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
In this operation manual, symbols are used to
highlight warnings and cautions that you must
read to p revent a ccide nts. Th e meanings of
these symbols are as follows.
Warning
Something that could cause serious
injury or death
Caution
Something that could cause injury
or damage to the equipment
Other symbols used
An action that is mandatory
An action that is prohibited
Warnings
Operation using an AC adapter
Use only a ZOOM AD-17 AC adapter (sold
separately) with this unit.
Do not do anything that could exceed the
ratings of outlets and other electrical wir-
ing equipment.
Do not use with power other than AC
100V. Before using the equipment in a for-
eign country or other region with a power
voltage other than AC100V, always consult
with a shop that carries ZOOM products
and use the appropriate AC adapter.
Operation using batteries
Use 4 conventional 1.5-volt AA batter ies
(alkaline or nickel-metal hydride).
Read battery warning labels carefully.
Always close the battery com par tmen t
cover when using the unit.
Alterations
Do not ope n the c as e or mo dify t he
product.
Precautions
Product handling
Do not dro p, bump or apply exces sive
force to the unit.
Be care ful not to a llow foreign objec ts or
liquids enter the unit.
Operating environment
Do not us e in ex tr em el y hi gh or low
temperatures.
Do not use near heaters, stoves and other
heat sources.
Do not use in very high humidity or where
it could be splashed by water.
Do no t u se i n pla c es w i th f r eq uen t
vibrations.
Do not use i n places with m uch d ust or
sand.
AC adapter handling
When disconnecting the power plug from
an ou tle t, always hold th e plug when
pulling.
Disconnect the power plug from the out-
let during lightning storms and when not
using the unit for a long time.
Battery handling
Ins ta ll the ba tt er ie s wit h th e cor re ct
+/− orientation.
Use a specified battery type. Do not mix
new and old batteries or different brands
or types at the same time.
When not using the unit for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries.
If a battery l eak should occur, w ipe the
battery compartment and the battery ter-
minals carefully to remove all residue.
Mics
Before connecting a mic, always turn the
powe r off. Do no t us e exc essive force
when connecting a unit
When not using a mic for a long time, put
the protective cap on.
Connection cables and input/output jacks
Always turn the power OFF for all equip-
ment before connecting any cables.
Always dis connect all connectio n cables
and the AC a dapt er befor e mov ing the
unit.
Volume
Do n ot use a t a loud volume for a lo ng
time.
Usage Precautions
Interference with other electrical equipment
In considerat ion of safety, the
has been
designed t o minimize its emission of electro-
magnetic waves and to suppress interference
from external electromagnetic waves. However,
equipment that is very susceptible to interfer-
ence or that emits powerful elec tromagnetic
waves could result in in terference if placed
nearby. If this occurs, place the
and the
other device farther apart.
With any type of electronic device that uses dig-
ital control, including the , electromagnetic
interference could cause malfunction, corrupt
or destroy data and result in other unexpected
trouble. Always use caution.
Cleaning
Use a soft cloth t o clean the ex terior of th e
unit if it becomes dirty. If necessar y, use a
damp cloth that has been wrung out well.
Never use abrasive cleansers, wax or solvents
such as alcohol, benzene or paint thinner.
Breakdown and malfunction
If the unit becomes broken or mal functions,
immediate ly disconnect t he AC adapter, turn
the power OFF and disconnect other cabl es.
Contact the store where you bought the unit
or ZOOM service with the following informa-
tion: product model, serial number and spe-
cific symptoms of breakdown or malfunction,
along with your name, address and telephone
number.
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