Important Safeguards - Panasonic PV-A208 Operating Instructions Manual

Important Safeguards
1
.
Read
Instructions
—
All
the safety
and
operating
instructions
should be read before the
unit
is
operated.
2.
Retain Instructions
—
The
safety
and
operating
instructions should
be retained
for
future reference.
3.
Heed
Warnings
—
All
warnings on
the
unit
and
in
the
operating
instructions
should be
adhered
to.
4.
Follow
Instructions
—
All
operating
and
maintenance
instructions
should be
followed.
5.
Cleaning
—
Unplug
this
video
unit
from the wall
outlet
before cleaning.
Do
not
use
liquid
or
aerosol
cleaners.
Use
a dry cloth
for
cleaning.
6.
Attachments
—
Do
not
use
attachments
not
recommended
by
the
video product manufacturer
as they
may
be hazardous.
7.
Water and
Moisture
—
Do
not
use
this
video
unit
near water
—
for
example
near a bath
tub,
wash
bowl, kitchen
sink,
or
laundry
tub, in
a
wet
basement,
or
near
a
swimming
pool,
and
the
like.
8.
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
the
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
combination should be
moved
with care.
Quick
stops*
excessive
force,
and uneven
surfaces
may
cause the appliance
and
cart
combination
to
overturn.
9.
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
local
power company.
For
video
units
intended
to
be
operated from
battery
power, or other sources,
refer to
the operating
instructions.
1 1
.
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)
pin.
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
is
a
safety
feature.
If
you are unable
to insert
the plug
into
the
outlet,
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
against them.
Paying
particular attention to
cords
of
plugs,
convenience
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
protection 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
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.
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
610-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
NEC
—
NA TONAL
ELECTRICAL
COOE
14.
Lightning
—
For added
protection
of this
video
unit
receiver during a
lightning
storm, or
when
it
is left
unattended and unused
lor
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.
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