Magnavox 27MT5405/17 user manual Example of Antenna Grounding, As per NEC National Electric Code

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read before operating equipment

1.

Read these instructions.

 

 

17.

Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended

2.

Keep these instructions.

 

 

 

international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of

3.

Heed all warnings.

 

 

 

 

its cabinet design.

 

 

 

 

• Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive

4.

Follow all instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately

5.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

 

overturn the product.

6.

Clean only with a

dry

cloth.

 

 

• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic

 

 

equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsus-

7.

Do not block any

of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance

 

 

pectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage

 

with the manufacturers

instructions.

 

and/or personal injury.

8.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

 

18.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mount-

 

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

 

ed to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

9.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type

 

19.

Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from

 

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.

 

power lines.

 

A grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding prong.

 

 

20.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is

 

The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When

 

 

connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so

 

the provided plug

does

not fit

into your outlet, consult an electrician

 

 

 

as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up

 

for replacement of

the

obsolete

outlet.

 

 

 

static charges.

10.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly

 

 

Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,

 

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from

 

 

 

provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast

 

the apparatus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an anten-

11.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

 

 

na discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-

12.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

 

discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements

 

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appara-

 

for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.

 

tus.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the

21.

Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that

13.

cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

 

objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for

 

 

through openings.comply with recommended international global safety

 

long periods of time.

 

 

 

standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design.

14.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

 

22.

Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that

 

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-

 

may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

 

supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

 

 

 

• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on

 

have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain

 

 

 

the unit.

 

or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

 

15.

 

• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).

This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materi-

 

• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

 

als may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For dispos-

 

 

 

al or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or

 

 

 

the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org

 

 

16.Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serv-

iced by qualified service personnel when:

Example of Antenna Grounding

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

as per NEC - National Electric Code

B.Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appli- ance; or

C.

The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

 

 

 

 

 

 

D.

The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

GROUND CLAMP

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

 

 

 

E.

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

 

 

 

 

 

 

The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note to the CATV system installer: This

 

 

 

 

UNIT

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

 

 

 

 

 

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

 

 

 

 

 

 

reminder

is provided to call the CATV system

 

 

 

 

 

 

installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC

 

 

 

 

 

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

 

 

 

 

 

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in

 

 

 

 

CLAMPS

GROUND CLAMPS

particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENTELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDINGPOWERELECTRODESERVICESYSTEMGROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

connected to the grounding system of the building, as

 

 

 

 

 

 

close to the point of cable entry as practical.

 

 

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 27MT5405/17 For Customer Use As per NEC National Electric Code Example of Antenna GroundingSubject Panel No Panel LayoutPanel Index SideBasic Antenna Connections Basic Cable TV ConnectionsDirect Cable Connection Cable Box w/Audio/Video Outputs Cable BOX ConnectionsCable Box w/RF In/Outputs This connection will be monoOr Down button to select TV channels Basic TV and Remote Control Operation1Press the Power button to turn the TV on 7Reattach the battery lidAudio and video cables are not Using the AV1 in or AV2 in Input JacksUsing the S-VIDEO Input Jacks 3Turn the VCR and the TV on4Press the CH + or CH- buttons 3Turn the TV and the DVD or digital accessory device on Using the CVI Component Video Input JacksUsing the Monitor Output Jacks For Audio System Connection 1Connect one end of the RightFor Second VCR Connection/Recorder Using Side Audio / Video Inputs Description of Remote Control Buttons Menu Button Power buttonVOLume +/- Buttons CHannel +/- ButtonsPress the Cursor Right HOW to USE the Language Control button to select either ANTENNA, CABLE, or Auto mode HOW to USE the Tuner Mode ControlHOW to Automatically Program TV 3 Power 6 CH 9 CH HOW to ADD or Delete ChannelsDNR 5Incr. Surround Press the  or  HOW to USE the Sound Adjustment ControlsCompress 169 Allows HOW to USE the Format ControlMovie Ratings Understanding the Autolock ControlsSetting UP a Autolock Access Code Block Channel On HOW to Block ChannelsIf Block ALL is selected, press the Cursor Right Press the Cursor UP 5or Down buttons to selectEither Clear ALL or Block ALL If Clear ALL is selected, press the Cursor RightBlocking Programs Based on Movie Ratings Blocking Programs Based on TV Ratings When OFF,ALL blocking is disabled Other Autolock Blocking OptionsButtons on the remote Setting the Sleeptimer Control HOW to USE the Closed Caption ControlsUsing the Smartsound Control Using the Smartpicture ControlAlternate Channel Press the A/CH button onLast viewed channel Troubleshooting DVD menus-listings of DVD disk content Care and CleaningFrench Speaking Magnavox Limited WarrantyProduct that requires modification or Contact Magnavox Customer Care Center at

27MT5405/17 specifications

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