Important Safeguards - Onkyo TX-108 Instruction Manual

® For models having power cords with a polarized plug.
CAUTION: to prevent ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
@ Sur les modéles dont la fiche est polarisée.
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE
AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR. UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE
AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT
ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVERT.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the appliance ts operated.
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Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be adhered ta.
4. Follow Instructions — Aj! operating and use instructions should
be followed.
5. Water and Moisture — The appliance shouid not be used near water
- for example, near a bathtub, washbow}, kitchen sink. laundry tub,
in a Wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
6. Carts and Stands — The appliance should be used only with a cart
or stand that Is recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation — The appliance should be situated so that its location
or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,
the appliance should not be situated on a bed. sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings: or, placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat — The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (tnciuding
amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources — The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructians or as
marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization — The precautions that should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not
defeated.
12. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed
so that they are not lkely to be walked on or pinched by ttems placed
upan or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the ap-
phance.
13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
by the manufacturer.
14. Power Lines
power lines.
An outdooor antenna should be located away fram
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected
to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.
Section 810 of the Nationa! Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting Structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the anten-
na-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and require-
ments for the grounding electrode. See Figure 65.1.
FIGURE 65.1:
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CON-
TAINED IN ARTICLE 810 —- "RADIO AND TELEVISION
EQUIPMENT"
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GROUND
SERVICE ENTRANCE camp
CONDUCTORS
STANDOFF
| INSULATORSD
5
Tt | MAST
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b + ANTENNA
f } LEAD-IN WIRE
SERVICE =
ENTRANCE y\| ANTENNA-
EQUIPMENT DISCHARGE
"4, UNITS
TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA
| TERMINALS OF
. PRODUCT
GROUND WIRE@-b
GROUND CLAMPS
OPTIONAL ANTENNA-GROUNDING
ELECTRODE. DRIVEN 8 FEET (2 44m)
INTO THE EARTH IF REQUIRED BY
LOCAL CODES. SEE NEC SECTION
810-21 (f).
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
(e.g. interior metal water pipe) |
BONDING JUMPER®
$2898
4 Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm?) copper, No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm?) aluminum,
No. 17 AWG (1.0 mm?) copper-clad steel or bronze wire, or larger, as a
ground wire.
b Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-off tnsu-
lators spaced from 4—6 feet (1.22—1.82 m) apart.
© Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead-in enters
house.
d Use jumper wire not smaller than No. 6 AWG (13.3 mm) copper, or the
equivalent, when a separate antenna-grounding electrode is used. See NEC
Section 810-21 (j).
Figure 65.1 revised August 24, 1984
16. Nonuse Periods — The power cord of the appliance should be un-
plugged from the outlet when left unused for a tong period of time.
17. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that objects
cdo not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
18. Damage Requiring Service — The appliance should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged: or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spiiled into the appliance;
or
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 damaged.
19. Servicing -— The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described tn the operating tnstructions. Ail other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
PRECAUTION
1. Warranty Card
The serial number is written on the rear panel of this
unit. Copy the serial number and mode! number onto
your warrnty card and keep it in a safe place.
2. Cabinet Materials
The Side Pannei of this unit is vinyl overlay particle
board; TX-108 only.
3. Recording Copyright
Recording of copyrighted material for other than per-
sonal use its illegal without permission of the copyright
holder.
4. Power
WARNING
BEFORE TURNING ON POWER FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ
THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
@® Some models are designed for use only with the power
supply voltage of the region where they are sold.
USA & Canadian models: AC120V, 60Hz
Worldwide models: AC 120V, 60Hz/
220V, 50Hz switchable,