Panasonic TU-HDS20 manual Safety Instructions For The Hdtv Digital Receiver

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.

Note To CATV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to article 820-40 of the National Electric Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, 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.

Note To Satellite Dish Installer:

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 810 and in particular article 810-15 of the National Electrical Code which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment as well as to article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code which specifies that the satellite dish cable ground shall connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Safety Instructions For The HDTV Digital Receiver:

1.Read and apply the operating instructions provided with HDTV Digital Receiver.

2.Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use.

3.Unplug this HDTV Digital Receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4.Do not use attachments not recommended by the HDTV Digital Receiver manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

5.Do not use this HDTV Digital Receiver near water. For example: Avoid placing it near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

6.Do not place this HDTV Digital Receiver on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The HDTV Digital Receiver may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the HDTV Digital Receiver. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.

6a. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7.Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of the HDTV Digital Receiver and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the HDTV Digital Receiver on a bed, sofa, rug or

other similar surface. This HDTV Digital Receiver should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This HDTV Digital Receiver should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

8.Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your HD Video dealer or local power company. For Digital Receivers designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

9.This HDTV Digital Receiver is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safe purpose of the polarized plug,

10.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this HDTV Digital Receiver where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

11.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the HDTV Digital Receiver.

12.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.

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