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PROTECTION
AND
LOCATION
OF YOUR
TELEVISION
SAFETY TIPS
16-1. If an outside antenna is connected
to the
television,
be sure
the
antenna system is groueded
so as
to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static
charges.
Section
810
of
the
National
Electrical
Code.
NFPA
No 70-1975,
provides information
with respect
to proper
grounding
of
the
mast
and
.,;upporting
structure, grounding
of :he lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge
unit,
size
of
grounding
conductors,
location of antenna discharge
unil
connection
to
groun¢ling
eLec-
trode, and
requirements
for the
grounding
electrode.
16-2. Note to CATV system installer:
(Only
for television
with
CATV
reception).
This
reminder
is
provided to call the CA'P,/system
installer's
attention
to
Article
820-40
of the NEC that provides
guidelines
for proper grounding
and, in particular,
specifies that
the
cable
ground
shall
be
connected
to
the
grounding
system of the building, as close
to the point of cable entry as
practical.
OPERATION
OF YOUR 'TELEVISION
19.
This television
should be operat-
ed only from the type of power
source indicated
on the marking
..,._.._..
_',('_
label, if you are not sure of the
type
,of power
suppl,j
at your
home, consult your dealer or local
power
company.
For
televisions
designed
to operate from battery
power,
refer
to
the
operating
instructions.
/e_IENN_
C_SC_Ge UNFT
(NEC SECT_Oe_
_I$_}
G_OU_O_G CO_DL_TO_S
(NEC SECTION BI0-21)
GROUNDING
CO_OUCTORS
_CE G ROONO e_,S
_
I:LECTROOE SYSTeW
(NEC ART 293 PART H}
MEC NATi_AL
EL ECT_FCAL COOE
EXAMPLE
OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE INSTRUCTIONS
17. An outside antenna system should
not be Io;ated
in the vicinity
of
overhead
power
lines
or
other_
electlicaI
,ights or power
circuits,
or where i! can fall into such power
Ihles or eilcuits.
When instailing
an
oJtside
antenna
system,
extreme
c;]re shou d be taken to keep from
touching
such
power
lines
or
circuits
as contact with them might
be fatal.
18. For
addl)d
protection
for
the
television during a lightning
storTr,
_,_2..
_..._..J
or
v, hen
t is
unused
for
long
pedo:ls
o! time, unplug it from thi_
',*,'alloutlet and disconnect antonnai.
This
wiU _revent
damage
due
t,)
lightring
and powerJine surges.
20.
If the television
does not operate
normally by following the operating
instructions, unplug the television
from
the
wall
outlet
and
refer
servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel.
Adjust
only
those
controls
that are covered
in the
instructions as improper adjustment
of other
controls
may
result
in
damage
and
witt
often
require
extensive
work
by
a qualified
service
technician to restore
the
television to normal operation.
21.
If your
television
is to remain
,...r_
._.
unused f3r a period of time, (such
as _,,'hen going on a holiday), turn
the television
OFF and unplug it
from the wall outlet
IF THE
TELEVISION
DOES
NOT
OPERATE
PROPERLY
22.
If
you
are
unable
Io
restore
normal
operation
by
following
the
detailed
procedure
in
your
operating
instructions,
do
not
attempt
any
further
a_justments.
Unplug
the
televisior
and
call
your
dealer
or service
:echnician.
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Whenever
the
lelevision
is
damaged
or fails, or if there is a
distinct change
in performance
that indicates a need for service,
unplug the television and have it
checked
by a qualified
service
technician
24.
Iris nomlal for some televisions
to
make
occasional
snapping
or
popping sounds, particularly
when
being
turned
on
or
off.
If the
snappinc or popping is continuous
or Irequ)nt,
unplug the set
and
consult
your
dealer
or
service
technician,
FOR SERVICING
AND MODIFICATION
25. Do
not
use
attachments
not
recommended
by
the television
manufacturer
as they
may cause
hazards,
r_i
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If replacement
parts are
required,
27.
Ltpon completion
of any service c,r
_
(_,_..
J'_
be sure the service technician
has
repairs
tc the television,
ask the
_
. _
ask
used replacement
parts specified
by
service
technician
to
perform
the
manufacturer
that
have
the
routine s_=fety checks
to determine
same characteristics
as the original
that
the
television
is
i_'_ safe
part.
Unauthorized
substitutions
operating condition.
may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.
PICTURE
CAUTIONS
Picture Burn Prevention
•
Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and
other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to color television receivers.
Such "PATTERN
BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranly.
•
When using Picture-in-Picture
function,
the sub-picture
should not be left permanently
in one corner of the screen or a
"PATTERN
BURN" may develop
over a long period of time.
Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material
Public viewing of programs broadcast by -IV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may
require prior autt_,orization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material.
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