Hitachi 46UX24B Operating Manual page 4

SAFETY TIPS
)TECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET
If an outside antenna is connected to the television
set, be sum the amenna systam is grounded sees
to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built up static charges, Section 810 of the
National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70-1975, pro-
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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS
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vides information with respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead.in w_e to an antenna disctmrge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna dis-
charge unit, connection to grounding electrode,
and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Nots to CATV system installer:
(Only Itx the television set with CATV reception)
This reminder is providad to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
that provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
in parer, specifies that the cable ground shall
he connected to the grounding system of the
building, as c_ to the point of cable entnj as
practical.
An outside antenna system should not be located
in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electrical lights or power circuits, or where it can
fall into such power lines or c_,ouits. When install-
ing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep/TOm touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
For added protection for this television set during
a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unosad Ior leng periods of tirne, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will
prevent damage due to lightning and power-line
surges.
RATION OF YOUR SET
This tele_slen set should be operated only from
the type of pewer seurce indldatad on the maddng
label. Ifyou am not sure of the type of power
supply at your home, consult your television dealer
or local power company. For television sets
designed to operate from battery power, refer to
the oporating instructions.
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If the takrAsion set does not operate normally by
Ioitowing the operating instructions, unplug this
tal_ set from the waft ouitel and refer servic-
ing to qualmed senaco personnel. Adjust only
those controls that are covered in the operating
instructions as improper adjustment of other con-
trois may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the television set to normal operation.
When going on a holiday: If your television set is
to remain unused for a period of lime, lum the
talevision set "off' and unplug it from the wall
outlet.
-IE SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY
If you are Unable to restore normal operation by
following the detailed procedure in your operating
instructions, do not attempt any further adjust-
ment. Unplug the set and call your pealer or
sen.ice technician.
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Whenaverthe talevision set isdamaged or falls,or
a distinot c hange in perfon'nanoe indicatasa noed
for service,unplugthe set end havoit checkedby
a p_ossional service technician.
It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional
snapping or Popping sounds, particularly when
being turned on or off. ti the seapplng or popping
is continuous or frequent, unplug the set and
consult your dealer or service technician.
SERVICING AND MODIFICATION
Do not use att_hmants not recommended by the
television set manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement paris
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original part, Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.
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Upon completion of any sennce or repairs to the
talevismn set, ask the service techn_an to per-
form routine safety checks to determine that the
televismn is in safe operating condition,
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