
important safety instructions
13.UNPLUGTHiSAPPARATUSDURINGLiGHTNiNGSTORMSORWHENUNUSED FORLONGPERIODSOFTIME.
14.REFERALL SERViCiNGTO QUALiFiEDSERVICE F_ERSONNEL. SERViCiNGiS REQUIREDWHENTHEAPPARATUS
HASBEEN DAMAGEDiNANYWAY,SUCHASPOWER-SUPPLYCORDORPLUG iSDAMAGED,LiQUiDHAS BEEN
SPILLED OROBJECTSHAVEFALLENiNTOTHEAPPARATUS,THEAPPARATUSHAS BEENEXPOSEDTO RAiNOR
MOISTURE,DOESNOTOPERATENORMALLY,OR HASBEENDROPPED.
15.POWERSOURCE:This TVshouldbeoperated onlyfrom the type of powersourceindicated on the marking label, if you
are notsure of the type of powersupply to your home,consult your appliance dealeror local powercompany. ForTVs
intended to operate from battery power, orother sources, refer to the operating instructions.
16.POWERCORDPROTECTION:Power-supply cordsshouldbe routedso that theyare not likelyto bewalked on or pinched
by itemsplaced uponor against them, paying particular attention to cordsat plugs, conveniencereceptacles, and the
point where theyexit from the appliance.
17.OUTDOORANTENNA GROUNDING
ifan outside antennaor cable system is connectedto
the TV,besure the antennaor cablesystem isgrounded
to provide someprotection againstvoltage surges
and built-up static charges.Section 810 ofthe National
Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA NO.70,provides
information with respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
ofthe lead-in wire to an antenna dischargeunit,
size ofgrounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.(Fig.A)
18.LIGHTNING:For addedprotection for this TVreceiver
during a lightning storm, or when it isleft unattended
and unusedfor long periodsoftime, unplug itfrom the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
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NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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This will prevent damageto the TVdue to lightning and powerline surges.
19.POWERLINES:An outside antennasystem should not belocated in the vicinity ofoverhead power lines, or other electric
light or powercircuits, or where it canfall intosuch powerlines or circuits. Wheninstalling an outside antennasystem,
extreme careshould betaken to keepfrom touching such power linesor circuits as contact with themmight befatal.
20. OVERLOADING:Donot overloadwall outlets and extension cordsas this can resultin a risk of fire or electric shock.
21. OBJECTAND LiQUiDENTRY:Neverpushobjects ofany kindinto this TVthrough openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid ofany kindinto the TV.
22. SERVICING:Donot attemptto service this TV yourself as opening or removingcovers may exposeyou to dangerous
voltage or other hazards.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
23. REPLACEMENTPARTS:Whenreplacement parts are required, besure the service technician usesreplacement parts
specified bythe manufacturerthat havethe same characteristics asthe original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons or other hazards.
24. SAFETYCHECK:Uponcompletion of any service or repairs to this TV,ask the service technician to perform routine safety
checksto determine that the TV is inproper operating condition.
25. The apparatus shall not beexposedto dripping or splashing and noobjects filled with liquids such as vase, shall beplace
on the apparatus.
26. WARNING:Plugthe powercord intoa poweroutlet whereaccess to the powercordconnector isreadily accessible in
case powerdis-connection is required.
27.ATTENTION:Thisdevice complies with Part 15of the FCCRules.Operation issubject to the following two conditions:(1) this
device maynot cause harmful interference,and(2)this devicemust accept any interferencereceived, includinginterference
that maycause undesired operation.
28.CAUTION:Toreduce the risk of electric shock, grounding of centre pin of this plug must bemaintained.
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