IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
1.Read these instructions.17.Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommend-
2.Keep these instructions.ed international global safety standards for tilt and stability prop-
erties of its cabinet design.
3.Heed all warnings.
Y Do not compromise these design standards by applying exces-
4.Follow all instructions.sive pull force to the front,or top,of the cabinet which could
5.Do not use this apparatus near water.ultimately overturn the product.
Y Also,do not endanger yourself,or children,by placing electronic
6.Clean only with a dry cloth.equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet.Such items could
7.Do not block any of the ventilation openings.Install in accor-unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product
dance with the manufacturers instructions.damage and/or personal injury.
8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,heat reg-18.Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be
isters,stoves,or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that pro-mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the man-
duce heat.ufacturer.
9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-19.Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away
type plug.A polarized plug has two blades with one wider thanfrom power lines.
the other.A grounding type plug has two blades and third
grounding prong.The wide blade or third prong are provided for20.Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna
is connected to the receiver,be sure the antenna system is
your safety.When the provided plug does not fit into your out-grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges
let,consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
and built up static charges.
10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched partic-
ularly at plugs,convenience receptacles,and the point where theySection 810 of the National Electric Code,ANSI/NFPA No.70-
1984,provides information with respect to proper grounding of
exit from the apparatus.the mast and supporting structure,grounding of the lead-in wire
11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.to an antenna discharge unit,size of grounding connectors,loca-
12.Use only with a cart,stand,tripod,bracket,or table tion of antenna-discharge unit,connection to grounding elec-
specified by the manufacturer,or sold with the trodes,and requirements for the grounding electrode.See Figure
apparatus. When a cart is used,use caution whenbelow.
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-21. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
over.objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unusedthrough openings.comply with recommended international global
for long periods of time.safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet
14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.Servicing isdesign.
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,22.Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,liquid has beenthat may result in bodily injury,property damage,or damage to
spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus,the apparatus hasthe unit:
been exposed to rain or moisture,does not operate normally,orY Install all batteries correctly,with + and - aligned as marked
has been dropped.on the unit.
15.This product may contain lead and mercury.Disposal of theseY Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline,
materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.etc.).
For disposal or recycling information,please contact your localY Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long
authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance:www.eiae.orgtime.
16.Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A.The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;orExample of Antenna Grounding
B.Objects have fallen,or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance;oras per NEC - National Electric Code
C.The appliance has been exposed to rain;or
D.The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance;or
E.The appliance has been dropped,or the enclosure dam-
aged.
Note to the CATV system installer: This
reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the
NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to
the point of cable entry as practical. |
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