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14.Lightning — For added protection for this VCR receiver 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 VCR due to lightning and power-line surges.

15.Power Lines — An outside antenna s ystem 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, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16.Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and exten- sion cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17.Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of an y kind into this VCR 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 VCR.

18.Servicing — Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dan- gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19.Damage Requiring Service — Unplu g this VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per- sonnel under the following conditions:

•When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

•If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the VCR.

•If the VCR has been exposed to rain or water.

•If the VCR does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the VCR to its normal operation.

•If the VCR has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

•When the VCR exhibits a distinct change in perfor- mance — this indicates a need for service.

20.Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts, specified by the manufacturer, that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unau- thorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons or other hazards.

21.Safety Check — Upon completion of an y service or repairs to this VCR, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the VCR is in proper operating condition.

22.Heat — This VCR product should be situated awa y from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Note to the cable TV system installer:

This reminder is to call the CATV system in- staller’s attention to Section 820-40 of the Na- tional Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particu- lar, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION	!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-

ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-

ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert you to the pres- ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of suffi- cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform you that im-

!portant operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.

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