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PRECAUTIONS
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Before using this unit please read these operating instructions carefully.
Take special 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 suppty
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. 9 you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. if the plug should still fai_ 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.
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1.
Environment
Outdoor
Antenna
Grounding--If
an outside
antenna
is con-
nected 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 re-
spect 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
See figure below
GROUND
CLAMP
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ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
ANTENNA
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DISCHARGE UNIT
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(NEC SECTION 810-21)
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GROUND CLAMPS
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ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250 PART H)
NEC-NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
2. Water
and
Moisture.
Do not
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water-qor
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4,
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)
Condensation--Moisture
may form on the lens in the following
conditions
• immediately after a heaIer has been turned on
gin a steamy or very humid room
• when the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment
to a
warm one
If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly
To
correct this problem, turn on the power and wait about one hour
for the moisture to evaporate.
Placement
1. 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 spi_led 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 com-
ponents, 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 cart combination
should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and un
even surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to over-
turn
7. Wall or Ceiling
Mounting--The
unit should not be mounted to
a wall or ceiling, unless specified
in this operating instructions.
(See page 26 for details.)
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a SOft cloth lightly moist-
ened with mild detergent
solution
Do not use any type of abrasive pad. scourrng 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) Objecls 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 atternpt to service
the unit
beyond that described
in the operating
instructions
All other
Gofviclng should be referred to ar_ aLithor_zed service personnel
For
the address
of an authorized
servicenter:
In the
U.S.A..
call
1-800-211-7262.
e-mail
consumerproducts@panasonic,com,
or visit
www.panasonic.com
In Canada,
call
905-624-5505
or visit
www.panasonic.ca
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