Important Safety Instructions iii
1.ReadInstructions—Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshouldberead
before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions—The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3.HeedWarnings—Allwarningsontheproductandintheoperating instructions
should be adhered to.
4.FollowInstructions—Alloperatinganduseinstructionsshouldbefollowed.
5.Cleaning—Unplugthis productfromthewalloutletbeforecleaning. Donot
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleansers. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments—Do not use attachments that are not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7.WaterandMoisture—Donotusethisproductnearwater—forexample,near
abathtub,wash bowl,kitchen sinkor laundrytub;in awet basement; or
near a swimming pool; and the like.
8. Accessories—Donot placethisproduct onan unstablecart, stand,tripod,
bracket,ortable. Theproductmayfall,causingseriousinjurytoachildoradult,
andseriousdamagetotheproduct.Useonlywithacart,stand,tripod,bracket,
or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's 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—Slotsandopeningsinthecabinetareprovidedforventilation
and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating,andtheseopeningsmustnotbeblockedorcovered. Theopenings
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
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 supplied 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.
12.GroundingorPolarization—Thisproductmaybeequippedwitha polarized
alternating-currentlineplug(aplughavingonebladewiderthantheother).This
plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
AlternateWarnings—Ifthisproductisequippedwithathree-wiregrounding-type
plug,aplughavingathird(grounding)pin,theplugwillonlyfitintoagrounding-
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
12a.MiseàlaterreouPolarisation—Cetappareilestéquipéavecuncordon
d'alimentation à trois fils. Il est a brancher sur une prise ayant un connecteur
a la terre. Assurez-vous que la connection a la terre ne manque pas.
13.Power-CordProtection—Power-supplycordsshouldberoutedsothatthey
arenotlikelytobewalkedonorpinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainstthem,
payingparticularattentiontocordsatplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe
point where they exit from the product.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges.Article810 ofthe NationalElectricalCode, ANSI/NFPA70, provides
informationwithregardtopropergroundingofthemastandsupportingstructure,
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 A.
15.Lightning—Foradded protectionforthisproduct duringalightningstorm,
orwhenit isleftunattendedand unusedforlongperiods oftime,unplugit 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.
16. Power Lines—An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light or power circuits, where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system,extremecare shouldbetakentokeepfromtouchingsuchpowerlines
or circuits as contact with them may be fatal.
17. Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18.ObjectandLiquidEntry—Neverpushobjectsofanykindintothisproduct
throughopeningsastheymaytouchdangerousvoltagepointsorshort-outparts
that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.
19.Servicing—Donotattempttoservicethisproductyourselfasopening or
removingcoversmayexposeyoutodangerousvoltageorotherhazards. Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20.DamageRequiringService—Unplugthisproductfromthewalloutletand
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
instructionsasanimproperadjustmentofothercontrols mayresultindamage
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.
21. Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
orhavethesamecharacteristicsastheoriginalpart. Unauthorizedsubstitutes
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
22. Safety Check—Uponcompletion ofany serviceor repairsto thisproduct,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
23.WallorCeilingMounting—Theproductshouldbemountedtoawallorceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat—The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
NOTETOCATVSYSTEMINSTALLERS:
THISREMINDERISPROVIDEDTOCALLTHE
CATVSYSTEMINSTALLER'SATTENTIONTO
ARTICLE820- 40OFTHENECTHAT PRO-
VIDESGUIDELINESFORPROPERGROUND-
INGAND,INPARTICULAR, SPECIFIESTHAT
THECABLEGROUNDSHALLBECONNECTED
TOTHE GROUNDING SYSTEMOF THE
BUILDING,ASCLOSETOTHEPOINTOFCABLE
ENTRYASPRACTICAL.
POWERSERVICEGROUNDING
ELECTRODESYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUNDCLAMPS
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NECSECTION810-21)
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NECSECTION810-20)
ANTENNA
LEADIN
WIRE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMP
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
FigureA
Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
