Safety and General Information Guide V1.0_en.book Page 31 Friday, March 4, 2011 4:55 PM
Appendix A. Notices
Example of antenna grounding
a
b
g
c
f
e d
aGround clamp
bAntenna
cAntenna discharge unit (NEC Section
dGrounding conductors (NEC Section
ePower service grounding electrode system (NEC Article 250, Part H)
fGround clamps
gElectronic service equipment
The following notice applies to all countries and regions:
Danger:
•Outdoor antenna grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
•Lightning
For added protection for this equipment 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 video product due to lightning and power line surges.
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