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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ANDPRECAUTIONS
IINTRODUCllON
Careful
attention
has been given to this Video product
to assure
a quality standard
devoted
to your safety
and enjoyment.
This qualdy
standard,
together
with your
personal
responsi_lity
for the safety o_ yourself
and others,
will contribute
to your
enjoyment.
This Video
product
uses electrical
energy
and requires
prober
handling
at all times¸
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7
READAND
RETAINTHE
SAFETY
AND
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
To make
full use of the saleguards
incorporated
in this unit. read and follow this
basic
guide,
adopled
in part
from
Underwdter's
Laboratories
Standard
1409,
Second
Edition,
before
operating
this Video
product
FOLLOW
THE
INSTRUCTIONS
AND
BE SURE
TO
HEED
ALL
WARNINGS
on
unit and in the manual
lot easy
maintenance,
confident
operation
and
_rouble
free
service
of this Video
product
_NSTALLATION
1 OPERATE
FROM
A POWER
SOURCE
INDICATED
on this Video product,
or
in this Manual
Your Eioclric
Utility
Service
Company
or Video
Products
Dealer
will be happy
to verify
the power
source
in your
home
2
THE
GROUNDED
OR
POLARIZED
PLUG
IS A SAFETY
FEATURE
This
Video
product
may be equipped
with either
a polarized
g-wrfe
AC kne
plug or a 3 wire grounding
type
plug
The two wire polarize_
plug
(having
one
blade
wider than
the other( will fit
into the power
outlel only one way
If it is a three
wire grounding
type plug
(having
a third pin).
it will fit into a grounding
type
outlet
DO NOT
DEFEAT
THE
SAFETY
PURPOSE
OF THE GROUNDED
OR
POLARIZED
PLUG
by tampering
with it
If the plug
does
not fit tully
into the socket,
try reversing
it tf you should
still
be unable
to fully insert
the plug
into the socket,
you may
find that a proper
outlel is needed
to meet
today's ElecBical
Standards
An electrk_ian will replace
your outlet
safely
3
POWER
SUPPLY
CORDS
SHOULD
BE PROTECTED
and routed so that they
are
not likely
to have
anything
rest on them,
roll over them.
Of be subject
to
walking
traffic
or abuse:
particularly
at plug-ms,
Convenience
receptacles,
or
cord exit points from the unit. Where
an extension
is needed,
use a grounded
Or polarized
cord.
HAZARDOUS
FRAYED
CORDS
OR DAMAGED
PLUGS
SHOULD
BE
REPLACED
BY A QUALIFIED
SERVICE
TECHNICIAN
OVERLOADED
WALL
OUTLETS
AND EXTENSION
CORDS
PRESENT
DANGEROUS
RISKS
OF FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
4
AVOID
BLOCKING
VENTILATION
HOLES
Your video unit has ventilation
openings
in its tablet
Io release
heat generated
during operation
Blocking
these
openings
can cause heat build-up
inside the
unit. causing
failures
that may result
in a fire hazard
or heat damage
to
cassettes.
For protection:
a
Never
cover
the bottom
ventilation
slots o€ the
unit with soft material,
or
operate
the unit placed
on a bed,
sofa,
rug, or soft accessory
b
Avoid bolltgn
instaJlations
such
as a bookcase
or rack,
unless proper
ventilation
is provided
5
AVOID
EXTREMELY
HOT
LOCATIONS
OR SUDDEN
CHANGES
IN
TEMPERATURE
such as plaeir_
the unit near
or over a radiator,
in direct
sunbght, closed
vehicles,
or transporting
it suddenly
between
areas of extreme
temperature
variation.
If the unit is suddenly
moved
from
a cold place to a warm
place,
moisture
may
form on the tape
and inside
the unit.
6. TO AVOID
INJURY
TO A CHILD,
ADULT;
OR
COSTLY
DAMAGE:
a
Donotplaceunsecuredequipmentonasiopingsurfaceoranyheavyobjecl
on uoll
(Use the unit in a horizontal
position
and do not place anything
heavy
on it)
b. Support
for VCR
should
pe_ededuately
firm, level, and strong
Replace
any
unstable
cart,
table
or support
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
c
Carefully
follow
all operating
instructions
and
use _he manufacturers
recommended
accessories
when operating
this unit or connecting
it to any
other
equipment
IOUTSIDE
ANTENNA,
EQUIPMENT,
ANO
POWERLINE
EXPOSURE
1
INSURE
SAFE
ANTENNA
AND CABLE
CONNECTIONS
_,_.
"* _,_
If an outside
antenna
or cable system
is
._-
_-_
connected
io the equipment,
be sure the
_ _ ,-*_"
"_'
*"'\_-
i
antenna
or cable system
is grounded
so
__'_
_ '::_',_,
a, to provide
some protection
against
built
._ _,
of the Canadmn
Electrical
Cede,
in USA
_."_._
i
_'_
Section
810
of the National
Eleclr_ca_
;_2,_,
Code.
ANSI/NFPA
NO 70-1984,
prowdes
_
'_, _. _
grounding
o the mast
and supporting
_2_,_E _,_
_,
,
,_,,
_
structure,
grounding
of the lead-in
wire
o
_L.Nr,_pE.
:
,"_'_
L._5
a n antenna
discharge
unl|,
size
of
_._
_,_c,_
grounding
conductors,
location
of antenna
_e_,_;,_,_
discharge unit,
connection to grounding
•,_ _,,,_,.
electrodes
and reqolrements
for the
Figure
1
"_"_"_
_ o_,
grounding
electrode
See figure 1 for items
a-d below
a
Use No
18 AWG
(53
mm=) copper,
No
8 AWG
(84
mm _) aluminum
NO
17 AWG
(1 O mm _) copper-cled
stee_ or bronze
wire,
Or larger,
as
ground
wire.
b
Secure_ntennalead-ioandgroundwirestohousewdhstand-offinsulators
spaced
from
4 feet
(!22
m} to 6 feet (183
m) apart
c
Mount antenna
discharge
unit as close as possibio
to where
lead-in
enters
house
d
Use jumper
w_re not smaller
than
No. 6 AWG
(133
mm z) copper,
or the
equivaiont,
when a separate
antenna-grounding
electrode
is used
See NEC
Section
810-21 (j} fol
installation
in USA
2
ELIMINATE
ANTENNA
PROXIMITY
TO HIGH
VOLTAGE
POWER
SOURCES,
OR
CHANCE
OF ACCIDENTAL
CONTACT
BY
INSTALLER
An outside
antenna
system
should be located
where
it wi_l never be reached
by power
knes.
electric
_ight or power
circuits and where
it will never
eonIBct
these
power
sources
if it falls
Installer
shoold
use
extreme
care
to avoid
possible
fatal contact
by touching
power
lines,
circuits
or other power
sources
when installing
an OUtSide antenna
IusB
!
AFTER
STOR,NG
OR W REN
OV,NG
TRE UN,T
REFER
TO T RE
,NOTA LATION
SECT,ON
OF T RE BAFEGUARDB
1
DO NOT
USE
THIS
VIDEO
UNIT
NEAR
WATER:
around
b_fthtubs
sinks.
laundry,
wet basement,
swimming
poo!
or any water
source.
USE ACCESSORIES
RECOMMENDED
ONLY
BY THE MANUFACTURER
to
avoid
risk of fire,
shock or other
hazards
3
UNPLUG
ALL EQUIPMENT
EXPOSED
TO RAIN,
MOISTURE,
OR STRONG
IMPACT
AND
GET
A QUALIFIED
INSPECTION
It your
unit has been exposed
to rain, water
excessive
moisture,
Or subleoled
to strong impact, unplug
it and have il inspected
by a service
technician
before
use
4
UNPLUG
UNUSED
UNIT,
AND ALL
EQUIPMENT
DURING
A STORM
Dudng
a lightning
storm,
when
indoors
or outdoors,
or before
leaving
unit
unused for ex_eoded periods
of time, disconnect
all equipment
from the power
source,
arrfenna
and cable system
5
UNPLUG
ALL EQUIPMENT
BEFORE
CLEANING
After
unit has been
unplugged
use a dry, clean,
chemically
untreated
cloth
Use no cleaning
fluids
aerosols,
or forced
air that could over-sprayr
or soak
into the unit, and cause
electrical
shock
Any substance
such as wax, adhesive
tape,
etc
may
affect
the cabinet
surface
Exposure
Io greasy,
humid,
or d_sty
areas
may
affect
internal parts
6. WHEN
PLUGGED-IN:
KEEP
WATER
AWAY: NO FINGERS
INSIDE
NOR ANY
OBJECTS
INSIDE:
AND NO
MAGNETS
OR ELECTRIC,_L
INTERFERENCE
NEARBY.
a
Neveroperaletheuoltdliquidhasbeenspilledintod
lmmediatelyunplug
the unit, and
have
i_ inspected
by a service
technician
Fire and
shock
hazards
can result
from
eleeledal
shorts
caused
by liquid
contact
inside
b
Caution
the children
aboul dropping
or pushing
objects
into the unit
Some
parts inside carry h_.zardous
voltages
and contact
can cause
electric shock
Objects
dropped
into electrical
equipment
can cause
fire hazards
c
Separate
the unil Eom any interference
causing appliances
Placing the unit
directly
above
or below your
TV set may cause
electrlcal
interference
Keep
all magnets
away
ftom
electronic
edu_pment
[SERV,CE
]
1 DO
NOT
ATTEMPT
TO SERVICE
THIS
PRODUCT
YOURSELF
If this VialeD
product
does
not operate
as described
when
the deIaiiod
Operating
Instructions
are followed,
do not attempt
to open or remove covers
or make
any adiustments
not described
in the manua_
Aftemptiog
Io service
this unit yourself
may expose
you to dangerous
voltage
or other
hazards
Refer
all servicing
to qualilied
se_ice
personnel
2
CHECK
ON
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
REQUIRED
Be sure
the sew_ce
technician
has used replacement
parts
specified
by the manufacturer
or having
the same
characteristics
as the original
part
Unauthorized
Substitutes
may
result
in tire, electric
shock
or olhet
hazards
3
HAVE
TECHNICIAN
PERFORM
SAFETY
CHECK
des_rioed
in the
manuf_,iurer's
servi_e lit et alure, afler
any se _'_ce or repairs,
to determrne
that
Ihe V_deo
unit _s in safe
operating
order
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