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Before u sing t hisunit p lease r ead these operating instructions
carefully:.
Take s pecial care to
follow the warnings indicated on the
unit itself as well as the safety suggestions listed below.
Afterwards keep them handy for future reference.
1. Power Source - The unit should be Connected to power supply
1.
only of the type described in the operating
instructions
or as
marked on the unit.
2. Polarization
- If the unit is equipped with a polarized AC power
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), that plug
will fit into the AC 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 should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician
to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
3. Power Cord Protection
- AC 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. Never take hold of the plug
or cord if your hand is wet, and always
grasp the plug body
when connecting or disconnecting it.
4. Nonuse Periods - When the unit is not used, turn the power
off. When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should
be unplugged from the household AC outlet.
Ventilation - The unit should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Allow 10 cm
(4") clearance from the rear of the unit.
2. Foreign Material - Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall into and liquids are not spilled into the unit. Do not subject
this unit to excessive
smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or
shock.
3. Magnetism - The unit should be situated.away, from equipment
or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
4. Stacking
-- Do not place heavy objects, other than system
components, on top of the unit.
5. Surface - Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
6. Carts and Stands -
The unit should be used only with a cart or
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. The unit and
7,
cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven sur-
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faces may cause the unit and cart combination
to overtum.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The unit should not be mounted to
a wall or ceiling, unless specified in this operating instructions.
I Environment
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1. Outdoor
Antenna
Grounding
-- If an outside antenna
is
connected
to the receiver,
be sure the antenna
system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
No. 70-1990, provides information
with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
uoit, size of grounding
conductors,
location
of antenna-
discharge
unit, connection
to grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure below.
CLAMP
ANTENNA
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
,GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
810-21)
_'_
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING
_.
ELECTRODE
SYg_TEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC-NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
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2. Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water-for exam-
ple, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.
Damp basements should also be avoided.
3. Heat - The unit should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators and the like.
It also should not be placed in temperatures
less than 5°C
(41 °F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).
Clean the cabinet,
panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly
moistened with mild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
1. Damage Requiring
Service - The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
(b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
2. Servicing
- The user should not attempt to service the unit
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other ser-
vicing should be referred to an authorized service personnel.
(Only for U.S.A.)
Call 1-800-545-2672
for the address of an authorized factory
servicenter.
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