Pioneer VSX-D498 Information to User, Set Up Operation, Important Safety Instructions, Fig. A

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating	GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION	OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects of
instructions should be read before the product is	¶ If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating	any kind into this product through openings as they
operated.	current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than	may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating	the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This	parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
instructions should be retained for future reference.	is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug	Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and	fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug	SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.	should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to	yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use	replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the	you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
instructions should be followed.	safety purpose of the polarized plug.	servicing to qualified service personnel.
CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall outlet	¶ If this product is equipped with a three-wire	DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this product
before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only	grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)	from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean	pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet.	service personnel under the following conditions:
with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other	This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the	¶ When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.	plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to	¶ If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not	replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the	the product.
recommended by the product manufacturer as they	safety purpose of the grounding type plug.	¶ If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
may cause hazards.	POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply cords	¶ If the product does not operate normally by following
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product	should be routed so that they are not likely to be	the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash	walked on or pinched by items placed upon or	that are covered by the operating instructions as an
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement;	against them, paying particular attention to cords at	improper adjustment of other controls may result in
or near a swimming pool; and the like.	plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where	damage and will often require extensive work by a
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an	they exit from the product.	qualified technician to restore the product to its
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The	OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside	normal operation.
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or	antenna or cable system is connected to the product,	¶ If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only	be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so	way.
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table	as to provide some protection against voltage surges	¶ When the product exhibits a distinct change in
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with	and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National	performance — this indicates a need for service.
the product. Any mounting of the product should	Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information	REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should	with regard to proper grounding of the mast and	are required, be sure the service technician has used
use a mounting accessory recommended by the	supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire	replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
manufacturer.	to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding	have the same characteristics as the original part.
CART — A product and cart combination should be	conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,	Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and	connection to grounding electrodes, and	shock, or other hazards.
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart	requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure	SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service or
combination to overturn.	A.	repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
	LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product	perform safety checks to determine that the product
	during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended	is in proper operating condition.
	and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from	WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should
	the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable	not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
	system. This will prevent damage to the product	HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat
	due to lightning and power-line surges.	sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
	POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should	other products (including amplifiers) that produce
	not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines	heat.
	or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are	can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
	installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable	should be taken to keep from touching such power
operation of the product and to protect it from	lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
overheating, and these openings must not be	OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,
blocked or covered. The openings should never be	extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,	as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.	ANTENNA
or other similar surface. This product should not be		LEAD IN
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or		WIRE
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the	GROUND
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated	CLAMP
only from the type of power source indicated on the		ANTENNA
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
		DISCHARGE UNIT
power supply to your home, consult your product
		(NEC SECTION 810-20)
dealer or local power company.
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.	ELECTRIC	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance	SERVICE	(NEC SECTION 810-21)
should be unplugged from the outlet when left	EQUIPMENT
unused for a long period of time.		GROUND CLAMPS
		POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
	Fig. A	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
		(NEC ART 250, PART H)
		NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

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