• Protectthepower cord. Powersupply cords shouldbe routed sothat they won't be walked on or
pinchedby objectsplaced on or against them.Payparticular attentionto cords at plugs, conve-
niencereceptacles,and thepoint where they exit tromthe unit.
• Unplugthe product from thewall outlet and disconnectthe antennaor cable systemduring a
lightning stormor when left unattendedand unusedfor long periodsof time.Thiswill prevent
damage tothe unit dueto lightning and power-linesurges.
• Avoid overheadpower lines. An outsideantenna systemshouldnot be placed in thevicinity of
overheadpower linesor otherelectriclight or power circuitsor where itcan fall into suchpower
linesor circuits. When installing an outside antennasystem,be extremely carefulto keep from
touching the power lines or circuits.Contact with suchlines canbe fatal.
• Do notoverload the wall outletor extensioncords. Overloading can resultin fire or electric
shock.
Do notinsertanything throughthe openingsin the unit, wherethey can touch dangerousvoltage
pointsor damage parts.Never spill liquid of any kind on theproduct.
Ground outdoor antennas.If an outsideantenna iscon-
nectedto the product,be surethe antennais grounded so
asto provide someprotectionagainst voltage surgesand
built-upstaticcharges.Section 8-10of theNational Elec-
trical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides informa-
tion about proper grounding of the mastand supporting
structure,grounding of the lead-inwire to an antennadis-
chargeunit, size of grounding conductors,location of
antennadischarge unit, connectionto grounding elec-
trodes, and requirementsfor thegrounding electrode.
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• Do notattemptto servicethe product yourself. Referall servicingto qualified servicepersonnel.
Unplugthe unitfrom the wall outletand refer servicingto qualified servicepersonnelunderthe
followin_conditions:
- when thepower-supplycord or plug isdamaged
- if liquid hasbeen spilled on theunit or if objects havefallen into theunit
- if the product hasbeen exposed to rain or water
- if the product does notoperate normally by following the operating instructions
- if the product hasbeen dropped or thecabinet hasbeen damaged
- when theproduct exhibitsa distinctchange in performance
• If you makeadjustmentsyourself, adjust only thosecontrolsthat are covered by the operating
instructions.Adjusting othercontrols may resultin damage and will often require extensivework
by a qualified technician to restorethe productto normal.
• When replacementparts are required, be suretheservicetechnician usesreplacementparts
specifiedby the manufactureror thosethat havethesamecharacteristicsasthe original part.
Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmay resultin additional damage to the unit.
• Uponcompletionof any serviceor repairsto this product,ask the servicetechnicianto
perform safetychecksto determinethat the product is in a safe operating condition.
Thisdevice complieswith part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation issubjectto thefollowing two
conditions:
(1) Thisdevice may notcause harmful interference,and
(2) Thisdevice mustaccept any interferencethat may causeundesiredoperation.
Thistelevisionreceiver provides display of televisionclosed captioning in accordance with
§15.119 of the FCCrules.
