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Important Safeguards and Precautions
FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN ALL
SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND
ON THE UNIT
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INSTALLATION
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1 POWER
SOURCE
CAUTION
Operate only from a power source indicated on the
unit or in this manual.
If necessary, have your Electdc Utility Service
Company or Video Products Dealer verify the power
source in your home.
2 POLARIZED
OR GROUNDING
PLUG
As a safety feature, this Video product comes with
either a polarized
power cord plug (one blade is
wider than the other), or a three-wire grounding type
plug.
POLARIZED
PLUG CAUTION:
This plug will only fit into an outlet one way. If you
cannot fully insert the plug, try reversing it. If it still will
not fit, have an electrician install the proper wall outlet.
Do not defeat the safety feature by tampering with the
plug.
GROUNDING
PLUG CAUTION:
This plug will only fit into a three-hole
grounding outlet.
If necessary, have an electrician install the proper
outlet. Do not defeat the safety feature by tampering
with the plug•
3 POWER
CORD
Make sure power cords are muted so that they are
not likely to have anything rest on them, roll over
them, or be in the way of walking traffic.
If an extension cord is used, make sure it also has
either a polarized or grounded plug and that the
cords can be securely connected.
Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or
cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should be
replaced by a qualified service technician.
Ovedoaded outlets and extension cords are fire
hazards and should be avoided.
4 DO NOT
BLOCK
VENTILATION
HOLES
Vantilation openings in the cabinet release heat
generated dudng operation. If they are blocked, heat
build-up inside the unit can cause failures that may
result in a fire hazard or heat damage to cassettes.
For protection follow these rules:
a. Never cover ventilation slots or the unit while in
use, or operate the unit when placed on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other soft surface.
b• Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case or
rack, unless proper ventilation is provided.
5 AVOID
EXTREMELY
HOT
LOCATIONS
OR
SUDDEN
TEMPERATURE
CHANGES
Do not place the unit over or near any kind of heater
or regulator, in direct sunlight, inside a dosed
vehicle, etc.. Do not move the unit suddenly between
areas of extreme temperature variation. If the unit is
suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place,
moisture may condense in the unit and on the tape.
6 TO AVOID
PERSONAL
INJURY
• Do not place unsecured equipment on a sloping
surface.
• Do not place this unit on any support that is not
firm, level and adequately
strong. The unit could fall
causing serious injury to child or
adult and damage to the unit.
• An appliance
and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to
ovedum.
• Carefully follow all operating
instructions and use the manufacturer's
recommended accessories when operating this unit
or connecting it to any other equipment.
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OUTDOOR
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
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1 SAFE
ANTENNA
AND CABLE
CONNECTION
If an outside antenna or cable
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equipment,
be sure the
antenna or cable systam, is
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some protection against
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suppoding structure, 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.
2 KEEP
ANTENNA
CLEAR
OF HIGH
VOLTAGE
POWER
LINES
OR CIRCUITS
An outside antenna system should be located well away from power lines,
electric light or power circuits and where it will never some into contact with
these power sources if it should happen to fall• When installing an outside
antenna, extreme care should be taken to avoid touching power lines,
circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal. Because of the
hazards involved, antenna installation should be left to a professional.
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USING THE VIDEO UNIT
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If the unit has been in storage or moved to a new location, refer first to the
INSTALLATION
section of these safeguards.
1 KEEP
THIS
VIDEO
UNIT AWAY
FROM
WATER
OR MOISTURE
OF ANY
KIND.
2 IF EQUIPMENT
IS EXPOSED
TO RAIN,
MOISTURE,
OR
STRONG
IMPACT,
unplug the unit and have it inspected by a qualified
service technician before use.
3 DURING
AN ELECTRICAL
STORM
During a lightning storm, whether indoors or outdoors, or before leaving the
unit unused for extended periods of time, disconnect all equipment from the
power source as well as the antenna and cable system.
4 WHEN
THE
UNIT IS PLUGGED
IN
• Never expose the unit to rain or water. DO NOT OPERATE if liquid has
been spilled into the unit. Immediately unplug the unit, and have it
inspected by a service technician. Fire and shock hazards can result from
electrical shorts caused by liquid contact inside.
• Never drop or press any object through openings in the unit. Soma intemal
pads carry hazardous voltages and contact can cause electric shock or fire
hazard.
• Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV set as this may
cause electrical interference. Keep all magnets away from electronic
equipment.
5 USING
ACCESSORIES
Use only accessodas recommended by the manufacturer to avoid risk of fire,
shock, or other hazards.
6 CLEANING
THE
UNIT
Unplug the unit. Than, use a clean, dry, chemically
untreated cloth to gently
remove dust or debds. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air
that could over-spray, or seep into the unit and cause electrical shock. Any
substance such as wax, adhesive tape, etc. may mar the cabinet sudace.
Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts.
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SERVICE
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1 DO NOT
SERVICE
THIS
PRODUCT
YOURSELF
If, after carefully following the detailed operating instructions, this Video
product does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or remove covers,
or make any adjustments not described in the manual. Unplug the unit and
contact a qualified service technician.
2 IF REPLACEMENT
PARTS
ARE
REQUIRED
Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by the manufacturer,
or those having the same safety characteristics
as the original parts. The use of
unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
3 HAVE
THE SERVICE
TECHNICIAN
PERFORM
A SAFETY
CHECK
After any service or repairs to the unit, request the service technician to
conduct a thorough safety check as described in the manufacture's
service
literature to insure that the video unit is in safe operating condition.
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