Precautions
Before using this unit please read these operating instructions
carefully. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the
unit itself as well as the safety suggestions listed below.
Afterwards keep them handy for future reference.
Safety
1. Power Source—The unit should be connected to power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions
or as marked on the unit.
2. Polarization—If the unit is equipped with apolarized AC
power plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), that
plug will fit into the AC outlet only one way. This is asafety
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.
3. Power Cord Protection—AC 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. Never take hold of the plug
or cord if your hand is wet, and always grasp the plug body
when connecting or disconnecting it.
4. Nonuse Periods—When the unit is not used, turn the power
off. When left unused for along period of time, the unit should
be unplugged from the household AC outlet.
Installation
Environment
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside antenna is
connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1990, provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, 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
below.
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
Placement
1. Ventilation —The unit should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Allow
10 cm (4") clearance from the rear of the unit.
2'. Foreign Material—Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the unit. Do not
subject this unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock.
3. Magnetism—The unit should be situated away from
equipment or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
4. Stacking—Do not place heavy objects, other than system
components, on top of the unit.
5. Surface—Place the unit on aflat, level surface.
6. Carts and Stands—The unit should be used only with acart or
stand that is recommended by the ^0^^
manufacturer. The unit and cart combination M2k<P\%
should be moved with care. Quick stops, I£"Tww
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may ^BLafili
cause the unit and cart combination to
overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting—The unit should not be mounted to
awall or ceiling, unless specified in this operating instructions.
Maintenance
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with asoft cloth lightly
moistened with mild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
Service
1. Damage Requiring Service—The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
or
(b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit;
or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
2. Servicing—The user should not attempt to service the unit
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to an authorized service
personnel.
For the address of an authorized servicenter:
In the U.S.A. 1-800-211-7262 or web site
(http://www.panasonic.com)
In Canada 905-624-5505 or web site
(www.panasonic.ca/fdbckca.htm)
NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
2. Water and Moisture—Do not use this unit near water—for
example, near abathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the
like.
Damp basements should also be avoided.
3. Heat—The unit should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators and the like.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5*C
(41 "F) or greater than 35°C (95T).
