Curtis Mathes CM 19033S owner manual Respect Proper Grot Mding Mast

Protect the power cord. Power stlpply cords shotlld be rotlted so that they will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay partict flar attention to cord placement

at phlgs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit fl'om the unit.

Unphlg the TV leceiver from the wall otltlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system dtlr-

ing a lightning storm or when left unattended and untlsed f_tr long periods of time. This will

prevent damage to the unit ch le to lightning and powelqine st nges.

An otltside antenna system shotlld not be placed 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.

Avoid overhead power lines: When installing an ot ltsicie antenna system, be extremely carefl fl

to keep flom touching the power lines or circuits. Contact with such lines might be fatal.

Do not overload the wall otltlet or extension cords. Overloading can restllt in fire or electric shock.

Do not insert fkmeign ol_jects through openings in the unit, as they may touch dangerous

voltages or catlse damage. Never spill liqt rid of any kind on the TV receiver.

Ground

outdoor

antennas.

If an

outside

antenna

or

cable

system

is connected

to

the

TV

receiver,

be

stlre

the

antenna

or cable

system

is

grounded

so

as

to provide

some

protection

against

voltage

st lrges

and

btfilt-t lp

static

charges.

Read

infitrmation

with

respect

to

proper

grot

mding

of

the

mast

and

st lpporting

stn

lctt n-e,

grot

mding

of

the

lead-in

wire

to

an

antenna

discharge

unit,

size

of grot

mding

conchlctors,

location

of

antenna-discharge

unit,

connection

to grounding

elecUrKtes,

and reqt

firements

fk/r the

grot n_ding

electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

Do not attempt to service the TV receiver yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the unit f]'orn the wall outlet and ref)r servicing to qualified service personnel under the fitllowing conditions:

When the power-supply cord or plug is darnaged

If liquid has been spilled on the unit or if olqjects have fallen into the TV If the TV receiver has been exposed to rain or water

If the TV receiver does not operate normally by fftllowing the operating instnlctions If the TV receiver has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

VVhen the TV receiver exhibits a distinct degradation in perfitrmance

If you make a@ustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operat-

ing instructions. Ac!justing other controls rnay result in damage and will often require exten-

sive work by a qtlalified technician to restore the TV receiver to norrnal.

When replacernent parts are required, be sure the selwice technician uses replacernent parts

specified by the rnantlfhcttlrer or those that have the sarne characteristics as the original part.

Unat lthorized st lbstitt ltions rnay rest llt in additional darnage to the unit.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV receiver, ask the service technician to

perfi/rm saf)ty checks to deterrnine that the TV receiver is in a saf_ operating condition.

2 SA]?ETY

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol!owing two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmfu! interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with § 15.119 of the FCC rules.