Pioneer SX-SW260, HTS-260 operating instructions Grounding Or Polarization

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READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

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 manufacturer, 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.

CART — A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, 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 built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

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 company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-used for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION	OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push
• If this product is equipped with a polarized	objects of any kind into this product through
alternating current line plug (a plug having one	openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
blade wider than the other), it will fit into the	points or short-out parts that could result in a
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If	fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the	kind on the product.
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should	SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace	product yourself as opening or removing covers
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety	may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
purpose of the polarized plug.	hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire	personnel.
grounding type plug, a plug having a third	DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this
(grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding	product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you	to qualified service personnel under the
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,	following conditions:
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete	• When the power-supply cord or plug is
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the	damaged.
grounding type plug.	• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply	into the product.
cords should be routed so that they are not likely	• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
to be walked on or pinched by items placed	• If the product does not operate normally by
upon or against them, paying particular	following the operating instructions. Adjust only
attention to cords at plugs, convenience	those controls that are covered by the operating
receptacles, and the point where they exit from	instructions as an improper adjustment of other
the product.	controls may result in damage and will often
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an	require extensive work by a qualified technician
outside antenna or cable system is connected to	to restore the product to its normal operation.
the product, be sure the antenna or cable	• If the product has been dropped or damaged in
system is grounded so as to provide some	any way.
protection against voltage surges and built-up	• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
static charges. Article 810 of the National	performance — this indicates a need for service.
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides	REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts
information with regard to proper grounding of	are required, be sure the service technician has
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of	used replacement parts specified by the
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,	manufacturer or have the same characteristics
size of grounding conductors, location of	as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
antenna-discharge unit, connection to	may result in fire, electric shock, or other
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the	hazards.
grounding electrode. See Figure A.	SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this	or repairs to this product, ask the service
product during a lightning storm, or when it is	technician to perform safety checks to
left unattended and unused for long periods of	determine that the product is in proper
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and	operating condition.
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This	WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product
will prevent damage to the product due to	should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
lightning and power-line surges.	HEAT — The product should be situated away from
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system	heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
should not be located in the vicinity of overhead	stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
power lines or other electric light or power	that produce heat.
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.
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or	ANTENNA
electric shock.
	LEAD IN
	WIRE

	GROUND
	CLAMP
	ANTENNA
	DISCHARGE UNIT
	(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
EQUIPMENT	(NEC SECTION 810-21)
	GROUND CLAMPS
Fig. A	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
	(NEC ART 250, PART H)
	NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org.