FUNAI PY90VG owner manual Precautions cont’d, Before you

Before you start

Precautions (cont’d)

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS					Before you
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating		NFPA No. 70, provides information with regard to proper			start
instructions should be read before the appliance is		grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
operated.		of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions		grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,			Connections
should be retained for future reference.		connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the		the grounding electrode. (Fig. A)
operating instructions should be adhered to.		FIGURE A
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions		EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING	ANTENNA
should be followed.			LEAD
		AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE	WIRE
5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.		GROUND
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.		CLAMP
			ANTENNA
EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninterrupted
			DISCHARGE UNIT		Getting
cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference			GROUND CLAMP
service and, that for some specific reason, such as the			(NEC SECTION 810-20)
possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV		ELECTRIC
		SERVICE
converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for		EQUIPMENT	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
			(NEC SECTION 810-21)
to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description	14.	NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING		started
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.		Lightning - For added protection for this product during a
otherwise required in item 5.		S2898A	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended			(NEC ART 250, PART H)
7. Water and Moisture- Do not use this product near water,		lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or		for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,		disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent			Recording
and the like.		damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable		surges.
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may	15.	Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and		located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart,		electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the		such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting		antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
of the appliance should follow the		from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with
manufacturer's instructions and		them might be fatal.			Playing
should use a mounting accessory	16.	Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension
recommended by the manufacturer. An		cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
appliance and cart combination should	17.	Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind
be moved with care. Quick stops,		into this product through any openings as they may touch			discs
excessive force, and uneven surfaces		dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
may cause the appliance and cart		result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
combination to overturn.		kind on the product.
9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are	18. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation		as opening or removing covers may expose you to
of the product and to protect it from overheating, and		dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
these openings must not be blocked or covered. The		qualified service personnel.			Editing
openings should never be blocked by placing the product	19.	Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product		the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a		personnel under the following conditions:
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or	a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.	b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
10. Power Sources - This product should be operated only		product.
from the type of power source indicated on the marking	c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply	d. If the product does not operate normally by following the				Changingthe Setupmenu
to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local		operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
power company. For products intended to operate from		are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating		adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
instructions.		will often require extensive work by a qualified technician
11. Grounding or Polarization - This product is equipped with		to restore the product to its normal operation.
a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having	e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the	f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If		performance this indicates a need for service.
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try	20. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are				VCR
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact		required, be sure the service technician has used
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not		replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.		the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized			functions
12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should		substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or		hazards.
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying	21. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience		to this product, ask the service technician to perform
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the		safety checks to determine that the product is in proper
appliance.		operating condition.			Others
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or	22. Heat - This product should be situated away from heat
cable system is connected to the product, be sure the		sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide		products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/					Español
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