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VSeries_Sub_Manual
5/12/04
6:12 PM
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
ATTENTION:
POUR ...VITER LES CHOC ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA
RISK OF ELECTRIC
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
NE PAS OUVRIR
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUíAU
FOND.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT.
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
If an indoor antenna is used (either built into the set or installed
expose this unit to rain or moisture.
separately), never allow any part of the antenna to touch the metal
parts of other electrical appliances such as a lamp, TV set etc.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
ìdangerous voltageî within the productí s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Any outdoor antenna must be located away from all power lines.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
If an outside antenna is connected to your tuner or tuner-
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
preamplifier, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
the product.
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand or tripod, bracket
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult
antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
requirements for the grounding electrode.
bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with
the unit. Any mounting of the device on a wall or ceiling should
a. Use No. 10 AWG (5.3mm2) copper, No. 8 AWG (8.4mm2)
follow the manufacturerís instructions and should use a mounting
aluminium, No. 17 AWG (1.0mm2) copper-clad steel or bronze
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
wire, or larger, as a ground wire.
b. Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-off
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
insulators spaced from 4-6 feet (1.22 - 1.83 m) apart.
Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the
c. Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead-
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
in enters house.
d. Use jumper wire not smaller than No.6 AWG (13.3mm2) copper,
or the equivalent, when a separate antenna-grounding electrode
1. "An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to
is used. see NEC Section 810-21 (j).
a mains sockets outlet with protective earthing connection."
2. "Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
disconnect device, the disconnection device shall remain readily
CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 - RADIO AND
operable"
TELEVISION EQUIPMENT.
3. "1A fuse is used to US market, voltage will be set to 115V before
shipment: 500mA fuse is used to European market, voltage will
be set to 230V before shipment."
Read and follow all the safety and operating instructions before
connecting or using this unit. Retain this notice and the ownerís
manual for future reference.
All warnings on the unit and in its operating instructions should be
adhered to.
Do not use this unit near water; for example, near a bath tub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
The unit should be installed so that its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, it should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air through its
ventilation openings.
The unit should be situated from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves or other devices (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
The unit should be connected to a power supply outlet only of the
voltage and frequency marked on its rear panel.
The power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched, especially near the plug, convenience
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is
receptacles, or where the cord exits from the unit.
provided to call the CATV system installerís attention to
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Never use
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
benzine, thinner or other solvents for cleaning. Use only a soft
that the ground cable ground shall be connected to the
damp cloth.
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
The power supply cord of the unit should be unplugged from the
cable entry as practical.
wall outlet when it is to be unused for a long period of time.
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through any openings.
DO NOT ATTEMPT SERVICING OF THIS UNIT
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
This unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or
Upon completion of any servicing or repairs, request the service
C. The unit has been exposed to rain or liquids of any kind; or
shopís assurance that only Factory Authorized Replacement Parts
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
with the same characteristics as the original parts have been used,
marked change in performance; or
and that the routine safety checks have been performed to
E. The device has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
guarantee that the equipment is in safe operating condition.
REPLACEMENT WITH UNAUTHORIZED PARTS MAY RESULT IN FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER HAZARDS.
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ATTENTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
POWER LINES
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
SERVICE PERSONNEL
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