IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the appliance and in the oper-
ating 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 clean-
ing. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
6. ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not recommended as they
may cause hazard.
7. WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this equipment 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 and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or
sold with the equipment. Any mounting of the appliance should follow
the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
9. VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the equipment and to
protect it from overheating. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. Equipment
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventila-
tion is provided.
10. POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated only from the
type of power sources indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your local
power company. For equipment intended to operate from battery power,
or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. GROUND OR POLARIZATION — This equipment may be equipped with
a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). 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 out-
let, 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 pur-
pose of the polarized plug.
12. ALTERNATIVE WARNINGS — This equipment may be equipped with a
3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This
pin will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety fea-
ture. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety pur-
pose of the grounding-type plug.
13. POWER CORD PROTECTION — Power supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, con-
venience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
14. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable sys-
tem is grounded as to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding
of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding con-
ductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding elec-
trodes, and requirements to the grounding electrodes. See figure on pre-
vious page.
15. LIGHTNING — For added protection for this equipment 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 video product due to light-
ning and power line surges.
16. POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should not be located
in the vicinity of overhead power lines 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 may be fatal.
17. OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as
this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
18. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects of any kind into
this equipment through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
19. SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards, refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this equipment from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the follow-
ing conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
c. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
d. If the equipment 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 equipment to its normal operation.
e. If the equipment has been dropped or cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicat-
ing 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 or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unau-
thorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
22. SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operational condition.
23. TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT — Observe the following precautions when
installing telephone modem equipment:
a. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
b. Never install telephone jacks in a wet location unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
c. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the tele-
phone lines have been disconnected at the network interface.
d. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
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