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Important Safeguards and Precautions
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OUTDOOR
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL
1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION
ARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT
ff an outside antenna
or cable system is connected
to the
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INSTALLATION
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POWER SOURCECAUTION
Operate only from a power source indicated on the
unit or in this manual, ff necessary,
have y,our
Electric Utility Service Company
or Video Products
Dealer verity the power source in your home.
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POLARIZEDOR
GROUNDING
PLUG
As a safety feature, this product comes with either
a polarized power cord p_ug (one blade is wider
than the other), or a three-wire grounding
type plug.
POLARIZED
PLUG CAUTION:
This plug wil_ only f_ into an outlet one way. it you cannot
fully insert the plug, try reversing it. If it still will not fit,
have a_ electrician instal_ the proper wal_ OLdJeb DO not
defeat the safety feature by tampering with the p_ug.
GROUNDING
PLUG CAUTION:
This plug wil_ only fit into a three-hole grounding
out_et. _Inecessary,
have an electrician
instal_ the
proper outlet.
DO not defeat the safety feature
by
tampering with the plug.
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POWER CORD
Make sure power cords are routed so that they
are not _ikely to have anything
rest on them, roll
over them, or be in the way of walking traftic.
If an extension
cord is used, make sure it also
has either a polarized or grounded
plug and that
the cords can be securelvconnected.
Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or
cracked wire insulation
are hazardous and should
be replaced by a qualified
service technician.
Overloaded
outlets and extension
cords are fire
hazards
and should be avoided.
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DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES
Ventitation openings in the cabinet release heat
generated during operation.
_f they are blocked,
heat build-up inside the unit can cause failures that
may result in a fire hazard or heat damage to
casseftes
or discs.
For protection,
foitow these ru_es:
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 sudace.
b. Avoid built-in instaitation,
such as a book case
or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided.
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PLACEMENT: AVOtD EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS
OR SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES
Do not place the unit over or near heater or
radiator, in direct sunlight,
inside cthsed vehicles,
in high temperature
[over t04°F (40°C)], or in over
75% humidity. If the unit is suddenly
moved from
a cold place to a warm one, moisture may
condense
in the unit and on the tape causing
damage.
Never subject the unit to vibration,
impact, or place it so that the sud_ce is titled as
internal
parts may be seriously
damaged.
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TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY
• Do not place unsecured equipment
on _ sloping
Surface.
• DO not place this unit on _ny support that is not
firm, level, and adequately
strong A
The unit could fal_ causing seriou
injury to a child or adult and
damage to the unit.
• An appliance
and cart
combination
should be moved
with care. Quick stops,
excessive
force,
and
uneven
sudaces
may cause the appliance
_nd cart
combination
to overturn.
• Carefuity follow ait operating instructions
and
use the manufacturer's
recommended
accessories
when operating this unit or
connecting
it to any other equipment.
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equipment,
be sure the antenna
or cable system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against
built up static
charges
and voltage surges.
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Section 810 of the National Electrical
_,,_
Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 (in Canada,
ca
part I of the Canadian
Electrical
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Cede
provides
information
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with respect to proper grounding
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of the mast and supporting
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structure,
grounding
of the lead-in wire
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to an _ntenna
discharge
unit, size of grounding
conductors,
location of antenna
discharge
unit, connection
to grounding
electrodes
and requirements
for the grounding
electrode.
2 KEEPANTENNACLEAROF HIGH VOLTAGEPOWERLINESOR CIRCUITS
An outside antenna system should be located welt 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 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 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.
t KEEP THE UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE OF ANY KIND,
2 IF EQUIPMENT
tS 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 r_in or water. DO NOT OPERATE
if liquid has been spiited into the unit. _mmediately 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 push any object through
openings in the unit.
Some internal
parts carry hazardous
voltages
and contact
can cause electric shock or fire hazard.
DO not put any foreign object on the disc tray.
• Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV set
as this may cause electrical
interference.
Keep _ll magnets
away from electronic
equipment.
5 USING ACCESSORIES
Use only accessories
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, chemicaity
untreated
cloth to gently remove dust or debris. 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
t_pe, etc. may mar the cabinet
surface.
Exposure
to greasy,
humid, or dusty areas may adversely
affect
internal
parts.
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SERVICE
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DO NOT SERVICE THIS
PRODUCT
YOURSELF
If, after carefully
following
the detaited
operating
instructions,
this 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.
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IF REPLACEMENT
PARTS ARE REQUIRED
Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified
by the manufacturer, or those havthg the same safety
characteristics as the edgina{ paris. The use of unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
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HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY CHECK
After any service or repairs to the unit, request the service
technician to conduct a thorough s_fety check as
described
in the manufacturer's
service literature
to ensure
that the unit is in s_fe operating condition.
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