ImportantSafeguardsandPrecautions
FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN
ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUC-
TIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE
MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT
INSTALLATION
POWER SOURCE CAUTION
Operate only from a power sourceindicatedon the
unRor h_th_smanual. If necessary, have_y_ourElectric
UtilityService Companyor Video ProductsDealer vedty
the power source Inyour home.
2 POLARIZED OR GROUNDING PLUG
As a safetyfeature, this Video productcomes witheither
apeladzed power cordplug(one blade iswiderthan the
other), ora three-wire groundingtype plug.
P LA D PL TI :
[ OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION J
1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION
Ifan outsideantenna or cablesystem _,¢ ._
is connected to the equipment. ,u_.v,_=_
be surethe antenna orcable system _'_N
is groundedso asto providesome
protectionagainst builtup static /_'.,_/A
cha_es and voltage surges. _//_ L,,m,_
Section810 of the National _j,-_x=_
ElectricalCode, ANSI/NFPA 70 I _I//,._e_=,==._
inCanada, part 1 of the Canadian i _===T,=,=_)
_lectdca, Cocle)providesinformafion I'_,_=_'F_ i_'_ .--_
withrespectto proper groundingof the _I_ _"
mast and supportingstructure,grounding _'v'k---- _=m=_=='¢_
of the lead-inwire to an antenna dischargeunit. _=_=_p.e_
size ofgroundingconductors,locationof antenna dischargeunit, connectionto
groundingelectrodesand requirementsfor the groundingelectrode.
2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES OR
This plugwillonlyfit into an outlet one way. if you cannot
fully insedthe plug, tryreversingit. If it stillwill notfit, have
an electrician installthe properwall outlet.Do notdefeat the
safety feature by tampedngwith the plug.
GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION:
This plugwill onlyfit intoa three-hcte groundingoutlet.If
necessary,have an electdctaninstall the properoutlet.Do
notdefeat the safetyfeature by tempering withthe plug,
3 POWER CORD
Make sure power cordsare routedso thatthey are not
likelyto have anythingrest on them, roll overthem. or be
inthe way of walking traffic.
Ifan extensioncord isused. make sure italso haseither
apolarized or groundedplug and thatthe cordscan be
securelyconnected.
Frayedcords, damagedplugs,and damaged or cracked
wireinsulationare hazardousand shouldbe replacedby
a qualifiedservicetechnician.
Overloaded outletsand extensioncords are firehazards
and shouldbe avoided.
4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES
Ventilationopeningsin the cabinet release heat
generated duringoperation.If they are blocked, heat
beild_ inside the unit can causefailures thatmay re,_a_
in a fire hazardor heat damage to cassettes.
For protection,follow these rules:
a. Never cover ventilationslotsor the unit while in use.
or operate the unitwhen placedon a bed, sofa, rug,
or ether sof_suda_e.
b. Avoid built-ininstallation,suchas a bookcase or
rack, unlessproperventilationisprovided.
5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR SUDDEN
TEMPERATURE CHANGES
Do not place the unitover or near any kindof heater or
regulator,indirect sunlight,insidea closedvehicle, etc..
Do notmove the unitsuddenJybetween areas of
extremetemperaturevariation. If the unitis suddenly
rr,.ovodfrom &coldp!eceto a warm place, m_sture
may condense inthe unit and on the tape.
6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY
• Do not placeunsecuredequipment on a sloping
sudece.
•DO notplace this uniton any support
that is notfirm, level, and adequately
strong.The unitcould fall causing
seriousinjuryto a childor adult and
damage tothe unit.
•An appliance and cartcombination
shouldbe moved withcare.
Quick stops, excessiveforce,and
uneven surfacesmay cause the
appliance and cart combinationto overturn.
•Carefullyfollowall operatinginstructionsand use
the manufacturer'srecommendedaccessories
when operatingthis unitor connecting it to any
other equipment.
CIRCUITS
An outsideantenna systemshouldbe located wellaway from power lines, electdc
lightor powercircuitsand where itwill nevercome intocontactwiththese power
sourcesif it should happento fall. When installingan outsideantenna, extreme
care shouldbe taken to avoidtouchingpower fines,cimuifsor other power
sources as this couldbe fatal, Because of the hazards involved,antenna
installationshouldbe leftto a professional.
J USING THE VIDEO UNIT J
If the unit has been in storage or moved to a new location,
refer first to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.
1 KEEP THIS VIDEO UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR
MOISTURE OF ANY KIND.
2 IF EQUIPMENT IS EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR STRONG
IMPACT, unplugthe unitand have itinspected bya qualified service technician
before use.
S DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM
Duringalighthing storm,whetherindoors oroutdoors,or before leaving the unit
unusedfor extendedpedods of time. disconnectall equipmentfrom the power
sourceas well as the antenna and cable system.
4 WHEN THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN
•Neverexposetheunitto rain orwater.DO NOT OPERATE ifliquidhasbeenspilled
intothe unit.Immediatelyunplugthe unit.andhave it inspectedbya service
technician.Fireand shockhazardscan resultfrom electricalshortscausedby liquid
contactinside.
• Neverdropor pushanyob ectthroughopeningsinthe unit.SomeInternalparts
carryhazardousvoltagesandcontactcancauseelectdcshockorfire hazard.
•AvoidplacingtheunitdirectlyaboveorbelowyourTVset asthis may cause
elestdcalinterference.Keepallmagnetsawayfrom electronicequipment.
5 USING ACCESSORIES
Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturerto avoidriskof fire,
shock,orother hazards.
6 CLEANING THE UNIT
Unplugthe unit.Then. usea clean,dry, chemicallyuntreatedclothto gentlyremove
dustor debits.DO NOT USE cleaningfluids,aerosols,or forcedair thatcouldover-
spray,orseep into theu_r;flandcause electricalshock.
Anysubstancesuchaswax, adhesivetape, etc.maymarthe cabinetsurface.
Exposureto greasy,humid,or dustyareasmay adverselyaffectinternalpeds. =
SERVICE I
1 DO NOT SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF
If, aftercarefullyfollowingthe detailed operatinginstructions,thisVideo product
does notoperate propedy,do not attempt to open or removecovers, or make any
edjustments notdescribedin the manual. Unplugthe unitand contactaqua_fted
servicetechnician.
2 IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED
Make surethe servicetechnicianusesonlypartsspecifiedbythe manufacturer, or
thosehavingthe same safetysharacted_cs astheoriginalparts.The useof
unauthorizedsubstitutesmay resultinfire,electricshock,orotherhazards.
3 HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY CHECK
After anyservice or repairsto the unit, requestthe servicetechnician to conduct a
thoroughsafety checkas describedin the manufacture's service literatureto
insurethatthe v_deounitisin safe operatingcondition.
2
Safety Precautions
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
,_ _-/_ ,/_ have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is
dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of th'is unit.
_This syml_l alerts the user that iml:_rtant literature _nceming the
operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it
should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.