VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual
Television Antenna Connection Protection
External Television Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
grounding electrode.
Lightning Protection
For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
Power Lines
Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power lines or circuits.
Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building installation.
FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners
The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch,
For additional information, please contact the parties listed below, as appropriate: FCC (US Federal Communications Commission)
http://www.fcc.gov/
Phone:
TTY:
Fax:
NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration)
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/
Listings of US Television Stations:
Note: Your HDTV comes with a
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