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Important Safeguardsand Precautions
FOR YOUR
SAFETY,
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RETAINALL SAFETYAND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. H EEDALL WARNINGS
IN THE MANUALAND ON THE UNIT
INSTALLATION
POWER
SOURCE
CAUTION
Operate only from a power source indiCated on the unit or in
thismanual. If necessary, have your Electdc Utility Service
Company or Video products Dealer vedfy the power soume
in your home.
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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.
P
A TI
:
This plug willonly fit into an outlet one way. If you cannot
fully insert the plug, try reversing it. If it still wil/not fit,
have an electdsian install the prober wall outlet.
DO not defeat the safety feature by tampering with the plug.
GROUNDING
PLUG
CAUTION:
This plug will only fitinto a three-hole groundingoutlet.
If r_cessary have an electrician install the proper outlet.
DO not defeat the safety eature by tampepog with the plug.
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POWER
CORD
Make sure power cords are routedso that they are not likely
to have atnything 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 belarized or grounded plug and that the
cords can be securely connected. Frayed cords, damaged
pluJgs,and damaged or cracked wire insulation are hazardous
andshould
be replaced by a qualified service technician.
Oveedeqed outlets and extension cords are fire hazards and
should be avoided.
4 DO NOT BLOCK
VENTILATION
HOLES
Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat generated
during operation, fftbey 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, fellow 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 buifi-in installation,such as a book case
or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided.
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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 elosed vehicle, etc..
DO not move the unit seddenly between areas of extreme
temperature variation, ff 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.
1 SAFE ANTENNA
AND CABLE
CONNECTION
If an Outside antenna or cable system
is connected to the equipment,
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be sure the aofenna or cable system
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is grounded so as to provide some
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protection against built up static
charges and voltage surges,
Sechon 810 of the National
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with respect to proper grounding of the
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mast and supporting structure,grounding
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of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharg_eunit,
size of grounding conductors, location ot antanna discharge unit, connection
to groundingelectrodes and requirements for the groundingelectrode,
2 KEEP ANTENNA
CLEAR
OF HIGH VOLTAGE
POWER
UNES
OR CIRCUITS
An outside antenna System should be located well away from power lines,
electric light or power circuits and where it will never come into contact with
these power sources if it should happen to fall. When installingan 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 installationshould 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 tNSTALLATtON
section ol 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 unitand have it inspected by a qualified
service technician before use.
3 DURING
AN ELECTRICAL
STORM
DPOng a lightning storm, whether indoors or outdoors,or before leaving the
unit unused for exlended pehods of time, disconnectell 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 unpluJg the unit,
and have it inspected by a service technician. Fire and shock hazards
can result from eisctricel shorts caused by liquid contact inside.
• Never drop or push any objectthrough openJngs in Ihe unit. Some internalparts
carryhazardousvoltagesand contactcan cause electricshockor fire haZard.
• AVOWplacing the unit directly above or below your 3_" set as this may cause
electrical interference. Keep all magnets away from electronic equipment.
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USING
ACCESSORIES
Use only accessoites recommended by the manufacturer to avoid risk of fire,
shock, or other hazards.
6 CLEANING
THE UNIT
Unplug the unit.Then, use a clean, dry, chemical, ly untreated cloth to gently
remove dust or deb is. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, o forced a
that COuldover-spray, or seep into the unit and cause electrical shock.
Any substance such as wax, adhesive tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface.
Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas may adversely affect intemel parts.
• Do not place this unit on any support
that is not firm, level, and adequately
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strong. The unit Couldfall causing
serious ldiury to a child or adult and
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DO NOT SERVICE
THIS
PRODUCT
YOURSELF
damage to the unit,
If, after carefully following the detailed operating instructions,this Video
• An appliance and caft combination
product does not operate proberly, do not attempt to open or remove covers,
chould be moved with care,
or make any adjustments not described in the manual.
Quick stops, excessive force, and
Unplug the unit and contact a qualifiedservice technician.
uneven surfaces may cause the
2 IF REPLACEMENT
PARTS
ARE
REQUIRED
appliance and cart Combination to ovedum.
Make sure the service technician uses onJ_/parts s pecified by the manufacturer,
• Carefully follow all operating instructions and use
orthose having the same safety charactenstics as the original pads. The use of
the manufacturers recommended acoessenes when
unaelhonzed substitutes may result in fire, electricshoCk,or other hazards.
operating this unit or connecting it to any other equipment
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.
Safety
Precautions
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
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This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause
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electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit,
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Tbla symbol alerts the user that important Jiterature concerning the operation
and maintenance
of
this unit has been included,
Therefore,
it should
be read carefully
in order to avoid any problems.
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