IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read |
before the product is operated. |
2) Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be |
retained for future reference. |
3) Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc- |
tions should be adhered to. |
4) Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be |
followed. |
5) Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do |
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. |
Exception: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for some |
specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for |
a CATV Converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning |
or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the product in |
the cleaning description otherwise required in number 5. |
6) Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product |
manufacturer as they may cause hazards. |
7) Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, |
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near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; |
or near a swimming pool; and the like. |
8) Accessories – Do not place this product on an |
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the man- ufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9)A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stop, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10)Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila- tion and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over- heating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a
11)Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power com- pany. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12)Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polar- ized
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14)Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
15)Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
16)Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or 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.
17)Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18)Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this prod- uct through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
19)Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20)Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following condi- tions:
a) When the
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instruc- tions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.
21)Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitu- tions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
22)Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the prod- uct is in proper operating condition.
23)Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24)Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.