Important Safeguards and Precautions

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

1.Read instructions — All the safety and operat- ing instructions should be read before the appli- ance is operated.

2.Retain Instructions — The safety and operat- ing instructions should be retained for future ref- erence.

3.Heed Warnings — All warnin gs on the appli- ance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions — All operatin g and use instructions should be followed.

5.Cleaning — Unplu g TV/VCR from the wall out- let before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6.Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the TV/VCR manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture — Do not use this TV/VCR near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet base- ment, or near a swimming pool.

8.Accessories — Do not place this TV/VCR on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV/VCR may fall, causing serious injury to someone and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV/VCR. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recom- mended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven sur- faces may cause an appliance and cart combi- nation to overturn.

9.Ventilation — Slots and openin gs in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventila- tion and to ensure reliable operation of the TV/ VCR and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the TV/VCR on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

This TV/VCR should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This TV/VCR should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper venti- lation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruc- tions have been adhered to.

10.Power Sources — This TV/VCR 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 supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For TV/VCRs intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11.Grounding and Polarization — This TV/VCR is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obso- lete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12.Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13.Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV/ VCR, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides infor- mation with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-dis- charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

F IGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECT RICAL CODE

	ANTENNA
	LEAD I N
	W I R E
	GROUND
	C L A M P
	ANTENNA
	DI SCHARGE UN I T
	(NEC SECTION 810 -20)
ELECTRI C
SE RV I CE
EQU I PMEN T
	GROUNDI NG CONDUCTORS
	(NEC SECTION 810 -21)
	GROUND CL AMPS
NEC - NATI ONAL ELECTRI CAL CODE	POWER SERVI C E GROUNDI NG
S2 8 9 8 A	ELEC TR ODE SYSTEM
S2 8 9 8 A	(NEC ART 250, PART H)