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Important Safeguards
. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the unit is
operated.
. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
. Heed Wamings — All wamings on the unit and in
the operating Instructions should be adhered to.
. Follow Instructions — Atl operating and
maintenance Instructions should be followed.
. Cleaning — Unpiug this video unit from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
. Attachments — Do not use attachments not
recommanded by the video product manufacturer
as they may be hazardous.
. Water and Moisture — Do not use this video unit
near water — for example near a bath tub, wash
bowi, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like,
. Accessories — Do not place this video unit on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
video unit may fall, causing serious Injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with tha
video unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow
the manufacturer's instructions and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer. An appliance and
cart combinatlon should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart
combination to overtum.
. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the video unit and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not be blocked
or covered. Never place the video unit on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface, or near or over a
radiator or heat register. This video unit should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer's instructions have
been adhered to.
10. Power Sources — This video unit should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your home, consult
your appliance dealer or tocal power company. For
video units intended to be operated from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating
Instructlons.
11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may
be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC
(Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding
type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pln.
The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to Insert the plug fully into the outlet,
try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a
grounding type power outlet. This [s a safety
feature. if you are unable to insert the plug into the
ouilet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the grounding type plug.
12. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
agalnst them, paying particular attention to cords
of plugs, convenlence receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the unit.
13, Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the video
unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protectlon against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Part 1
of the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section
810 of the National Electrical Code, provides
Information with respect to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structuro, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
POWER SERVICE
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
(NEC ART 260, PART H)
14. Lightning — For added protection of this video unit
receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the video unit due to lightning and
power-line surges.
pa Bui
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