Sylvania SRDV495 owner manual Precautions cont’d, S2898A

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Precautions (cont’d)

Important Safeguards

1.	Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions	porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
	should be read before the appliance is operated.	discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of anten-
2.	Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions	na-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
	should be retained for future reference.	requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig.A)

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3.Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the oper- ating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

EXCEPTION:A product that is meant for uninterrupted ser- vice and, that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.

6.Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture- Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8.Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,tripod,bracket,or table.The product may fall,causing seri- ous injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appli- ance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table rec-

ommended by the manufacturer, or sold

with the product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufac-

turer. 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.

9.Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

10.Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power,or other sources,refer to the operating instructions.

11.Grounding or Polarization - This product 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 safety purpose of the polar- ized plug.

12.Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13.Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA No. 70,provides infor- mation with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup-

FIGURE A			ANTENNA	Connections
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING			ANTENNA
			LEAD
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE			WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
			DISCHARGE UNIT
			(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
				Getting
SERVICE	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
S2898A
EQUIPMENT			GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
			(NEC SECTION 810-21)
		GROUND CLAMP
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
	(NEC ART 250, PART H)			started
ning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
14. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a light-
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the				Changing
product due to lightning and power-line surges.
15. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be locat-				the
ed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light
or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or				SETUP
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or				menu
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.				Playing
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into
this product through any openings as they may touch dangerous
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.				discs
18. 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 per-
sonnel.
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19. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:				functions
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 oper-
ating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of				Recording
f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this
other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product
to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
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 or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, elec-				Editing
tric shock or other hazards.
21. 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.
22. Heat - This product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
				Others
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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