Sony BRAVIA KDS-50A3000 Operating Instructions Manual page 4

Important
Safety
Instructions
1) Read these instructions
2t Keep these instructions.
3 _ Heed all warnings.
4 _ Follow all instructions,
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clezmonlywith dry cloth,
12) Use onl 3 with the cart, stand, tripod, _'_ ,
bracket, or table specified by the _€"
manufacturer, or sold with the _"
apparatus. When a ca] t is used. use
caution when moving the cart! _
apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified _,
service personnel. Servicing is
H lllf-_
required when the apparatus has _t_
been damaged in any way such as _-_ _'-_
power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally or has been
dropped.
7 _ Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
[] Be sure to observe the TV's "For Sat_ty" section on page 5.
Antennas
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An
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CONTACTINGSUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACf
91 Do not defeat the safety purpose of _ WITH THEM IS ALMOST 1NVARI __BLY FATAL.
the polarized or grounding-type _ Be sure the antenna systemis grounded so as to provide some protection
plug. A polarized plug has two against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
blades with one wider that1 the other ff_ _" Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA madSection
[1_ _ 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with
A grounding type plug has two g(,_ }_t, respect to proper
grounding
of the mast madsupporting structure,
blades and a third grounding prong. .v_x3k grounding of the lead-in wire to maantenna discharge refit,size of
The wide blade or the third prong are N grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit. connection to
provided for your safety. If the _ groundin_ electrodes and requirements ti._r t he grounding electrode.
provided plug does not fit into your rc_._
outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at _L_
plugs, convenience receptacles, and _-_=:_7{
the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
l I ) Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the lnanufacturer.
Antenna Grounding According to the NEC
Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna
Grounding
Antenna lead-in
service
NEC: National
Electrical Code
Antenna discharge
unit (NEC Section
! 810-20)
Grounding
conductors 'N EC
section 810-21 I
clamps
Power service grounding
electrode system (NEC
Art 250 Part H_
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