Antennas

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect 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.

Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding.

 

Antenna lead-in wire

Ground clamp

 

 

Antenna discharge unit

 

(NEC Section 810-20)

Electrical wire

Grounding conductors

equipment

(NEC Section 810-21)

 

 

Ground clamps

 

Power service grounding electrode

NEC: National Electrical Code

system (NEC Art 250 Part H)

 

Lightning

For added protection for this television 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. This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

sWhen the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

sIf liquid has been spilled into the set.

sIf the set has been exposed to rain or water.

sIf the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.

sIf the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation.

sWhen the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition, and to so certify.

When the set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in an LCD panel implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set.

Carrying the TV

When carrying the TV, hold it as shown in the diagram on the right. Do not hold only the rear cover. As the rear cover comes off easily, doing so may cause you to drop the TV, resulting in damage to the TV or injury.

Optional Accessories

Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with your wall mount unit when installing the TV using a wall mount unit. If not, the TV may fall and cause serious injury.

Oils

Do not install this TV in restaurants where oil vapors occur. Dust absorbing oil may enter into the TV and damage it.

Ventilation holes

Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes. If metal or something flammable enters, it may result in fire or electric shock.

AC power cord

Unplug the AC power cord when moving the TV.

Do not move the TV with the AC power cord plugged in. It may damage the AC power cord and result in fire or electric shock.

Protruding location

Do not install the TV in protruding locations. If you install the TV in the following locations, injury may result.

sDo not install the TV in a location where the TV protrudes, such as pillars.

sDo not install the TV in a location that may cause facial injury.

Broken pieces

Do not throw anything at the TV.

The screen glass may explode by the impact and cause serious injury.

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