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- Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the users authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
This product was designed and manufactured to
meet strict quality and safety standards. There are,
however, some installation and operation
precautions which you should be particularly
aware of.
1. Read Instructions -“ All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions -“ The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Heed Warnings -“ All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions -“ All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning -“ Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments -“ Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture -“ Do not use this product near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and the
like.
8. Accessories -“ Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to
a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturers instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer. 9. A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to overturn.
10. Ventilation -“ Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect
it from overheating, and these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should not be placed in
a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturers instructions have been
adhered to.
11. Power Sources -“ This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources, refer to
the operating instructions.
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product during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
17. Power Lines -“ An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should
be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
18. Overloading -“ Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
19. Object and Liquid Entry -“ Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings
as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
20. Servicing -“ Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
21. Damage Requiring Service -“ Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product
to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance -“ this indicates a need for
service.
FIGURE 1
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
22. Replacement Parts -“ When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
23. Safety Check -“ Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting -“ The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
25. Heat -“ The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
