Sony WEGA KLV-32M1 Operating Instructions Manual page 8

Antennas Service
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outdoor antenna is installe& follow the precautions below. An
outdoor antenna system shonld not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come
in contact with such power lines or circuits.
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM.
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT
WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
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 National Electrical (?ode (NEC) in USA and Section
54 of the Canadian Electrical (?ode in Canada provides information with
respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grotmding of the lead-in wire to an antelma discharge trait, size of
grotmding conductors, location of antenna discharge trait, colmection to
grotmding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Antenna Grounding According to the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
Antenna lead-in wire
/ rouod ,ao ,, \
_// ] ' _._ Antenna discharge unit
I Electrics_l J
'/-I (NEC Section 810-20)
I eauiumenk I._, /_ _Grounding conductors
---------_j/_ (NEC Section 810-20)
Ground clamps
- ,_.,_1 Power service grounding
electrode system
(NEC Art 250 Part H)
NEC: National Electrical Code
Lightning
For added protection ±br this TV during a lighming storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of time. unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the
receiver dne to lightning and power-line surges.
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the unit _om the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the Ibllowing conditions:
[] When the power cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.
[] If liquid has been spilled into the trait, a_u_ _a_x_ _._
[] If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
If the unit has been sut_iect to excessive shock
by being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
If the unit does not operate normally when
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are specified in the operating
instructions, hnproper ac[iustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the unit to nomlal operation.
[] When the trait exhibits a distinct change in
pertbrmance, it indicates a need for service.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the unit yourself since opening
the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service persolmel.
Replacement Parts
\_11en replacement parts are required be sure the
service technician certifies in writing that he/she
has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer that have the same characteristics as
the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire.
electric shock or other hazards.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the trait, ask
the service teclmician to peribrm routine safety checks (as
specified by the manu±'acmrer) to detem_ine that the unit is
in sate operating condition, and to so certiI_'. When the
unit reaches the end of its useful life, ask a qualified
service technician to dispose of the unit.