The model and serial numbers
of this unit may be found on the cabinet.
You should
record and retain those numbers
for future reference.
Model No.:
Serial No.:
WARNING:
TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIREOR ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
2
CAUTION
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER
SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning
flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an
equilateral
triangle, is intend_<J to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
'_dangerous voltage"within
the
apparatus's enclosure that may be of suffident
magnitude
to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation
point within
an equilateral
triangle
is
intended
to alert the user to the presence of important
operating
and maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the literature
accompanying
the apparatus.
The caution
marking
is located
on the rear or bottom
of the cabinet.
Important
Safeguards
t,
READINSTRUCTION$
Allthesaf_tyandop÷_atinginstructionsshould
be read before the apparatus isoperated.
g_ RETAININSTRUCTIONS
ThesafatyandoperatinginstrucUonsshould
be retained for future reference.
3,
HEEDWARNINGS Allwamingsontheapparatusandintheoperating
instructions should be adhered to.
4,
FOLLOWlNSTRUCTIONS
All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
g,
CLEANING Unpiugthisapperatusffomthewalloutletbeforecieaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or ae_sol cleaners. Use a damp cfoth for
cleaning.
EXCEPTION: An apparatus that is meant for uninterrupted service and,
that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the lossof an
authorization code for a CATVconverter, is not intended to be unplugged
by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reforence
to unplugging the apparatus in the cleaning description otherwise
required in item S.
5,
ATTACHMENTS Do not useattachments not recommended by the
appa_tus
manufact
Liter
as they
may
Cause
hazards.
7,
WATERANDMOISTURE
Donotusethisapperatusnearwate_,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.
_,
ACCESSORIES Donotplacethisappa_atusonan
unstable cart, _and,tripod, bracket, or table.The
apparatus may fall, causing serious i_ury to someone,
and serious damage to the apparatus. Useonly with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacture_, or sold with the apparatus. Any mou nting
of the apparatus should follow the manufacturer _
s iRstructions
and
should
USe
a mouRtiRg
accessory
recommended by the manufacturer. An apparatus and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
Surfaces
may
CaUSe the
apparatus
aRd
cart
combiRation
to overturn.
_
VENTILATION Siotsandopeningsinthecabinetandthebackor
bottom a _ provided for ventilation and to ensu_ _liable operation of
the apparatus and to protect it from overheating, these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the apparatus on a bed, sofa, carpet, rug, or other simila r surface.
This apparatus should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register. This apparatus should not be placed in a built in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation isprovided or the
manufactu_r_
instructionshave been adhe_d to.
t_, POWER SOURCE$ Thisapparatusshould
beoperatedonlyfromthe
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to you r home, consult your apparatus dealer
or local power company. For the apparatus_ intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
it,
GROUNDING ORPOLARIZATION Thisapparatusisequippedwitha
polarized alternating current line plu_(a plug having one blade wider
than the other).Thi_ plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This isa safoty faature. If you are unable to insert the plug frilly into the
outlet, try reversingthe plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do n_ defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
12, POWER-CORDPROTECTION
Power supplycordsshouldberouted
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,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
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OUTDOORANTENNAGROUNDING
Ifanoutsideantennaorcable
system is connected
to the appa_tus,
be sure the antenna
or cable
system is grounded
_o as to provide
some protection
against
voltage
su_es
and built
up static charges¸
Article 810 of the National
Electrical
Code, A NSI/NFPA No 70, provides
information
with respect
to proper
grounding
of the mast a nd _upporting
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¸
(Fig¸ A)
FIGUREA
EXAMPLE O F ANTENNA G ROUNDING
ASPER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE
J
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POWER SERVIOE GROUNDING
NE¢
NATIONAL ELEGTRIGAL G ODE
EL£OTRODE SYSTEM
(NE¢ ART 250 PART H i
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LIGHTNING
For added
protection
for this appalatus
ieceiver
durilrg
a
lightning
storm, or when
it is left unattended
and un used for long periods
of time, unplug
it from the wall outlet
and discon nect the anten na or
cable system¸ This will prevent
damage
to the apparatus
due to lightning
and power
line surges¸
1_
POWERLINE$
Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnot
belocatedinthe
vicinity
of overhead
power
lines or other
electric
light of power
circuits,
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
might
be fatal¸
1_
OVERLOADING
Donot
ovedoadwalloutletsandextensioncordsasthis
can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock¸
17_ OBJECTANDLIQUIDENTRY
Neverpushobjectsofanykindintothis
apparatus
through
openings
as they may touch dangerous
voltage
points
or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock¸ Never spill
liquid
of any kind on the apparatus¸
1_
SERVICING
Donotattempttoservicethisapparatusyourselfas
opening
or removing
covers
may expose
you to dangerous
voltage
or
other
haza_s.
Refer all servicing
to qualified
service
personnel¸
19_ DAMAG£R£QUIRINGS£RVIC£
Unplugthisapparatusfromthewall
outlet
a nd refer servicing
to qualified
service personnel
u nder the
following
conditions:
_
Whenthepowersup
lycordorpfa
isdamagedorfrayed
If liquid
has been spi_d,
or objectsCl_ave fallen into the apparatus
c
If the appalatus
has been exposed
to iain or water
d
If the appalatus
does not rg_iate
normally
by following
the rg_rat
big
instructions
Adjust only those controls
that are coveled
by the
opelating
instructions,
as improper
adjustment
of other
controls
may
iesu[t in damage
and will often
requile
ext_n sire work
by a qualified
technician
to iestore
the apparatus
to its normal
opelation
e
If the appalatus
has been dropped
or damaged
in any way
f
Wherltheapparatusexhibitsadistinctchangeinperformance,
this
indicates
a need for service
2
R[_PLACEMENTPARTS
Whenrep[acementpartsarerequh_d,
besurethe
service technician
uses replacement
parts spedfl_]
by the manufdcturer
that
have the same chalact_ristics
as the original part Unauthorized
substitutions
may r_sult in file, electric shock, injury to pelsons or other hazalds
2
SAFETYCHECK
Uponcompletionofanyserviceori_pairstothis
apparatus,
ask the service technician
to perform
routine
safety checks to
determine
that the apparatus
is in proper
operating
condition
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l-[EAT
This apparatus
should
be situated
away from heat sources
such as
radiators,
heat registers,
stoves, or other
products
(Jnduding
amplifiers)
that produce
heat
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