ivDVD+VCR User’s Guide
gard 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-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See figure
below:
16. Lightning - For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and power
lines surges.
17. Power Lines - An outside antenna system
should not be located 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. When
installing an outside antenna system, ex-
treme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
18. Overloading - Do not overload wall out-
lets, extension cords, or integral conve-
nience receptacles as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
19. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push ob-
jects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the prod-
uct.
20. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous volt-
age or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
21. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this
product from the wall outlet and refer ser-
vicing to qualified service personnel un-
der the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain
or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are cov-
ered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often re-
quire extensive work by a qualified tech-
nician to restore the product to its nor-
mal operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or dam-
aged in any way, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance - this indicates a
need for service.
22. Replacement Parts - When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
23. Safety Check - Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is
in proper operating condition.
24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufac-
turer.
25. Heat - The product should be situated
away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.