Funai SF225B User Manual

OWNER’S

VIDEO

CASSETTE

MANUAL

RECORDER

SF225B

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................... 2

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PRECAUTIONS ............................................................ 3

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FEATURES ................................................................... 4

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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS......... 4

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PREPARATION FOR USE.......................................... 6

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INITIAL SET UP FOR USE ........................................ 7

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SET UP FOR USE AGAIN....... .................................... 8

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PLAYBACK FUNCTION.............................................. 9

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RECORDING FUNCTION ........................................ 10

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TIMER RECORDING.......................... .... .... .... .. .... .... . 11

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SPECIAL FEATURES................................................ 12

INSTRUCCIONES EN ESP AÑOL INCLUIDAS.

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TROUBLESHOOTIN G G UI DE...... .. ......................... 12

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SPECIFICATIONS................ .. .. .............. .............. ..... 13

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MAINTENANCE......................................................... 13

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INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL............................ 14

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WARRANTY ................. .. .. .... .. .... .. .. .... .. .... .. .. .... .. .... .. ... 16

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

ACCESSORIES PART NO. Coaxial Cable WPZ0102LG006/

WPZ0102TM012 Remote Control Unit N9373UD / N9376UD Batteries AA x 2

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Please read before using this equipment.

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WARNING:

GROUND CL AMPS

NEC - NAT ION AL EL ECTRI CAL C ODE

EXAMPLE OF ANT ENNA GRO UNDING A S PER

NATIONAL EL ECT RICAL CODE

S2898A

WIRE

DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-2 1)

ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

SERVICE EQUIPMENT

CLAMP

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

ANTENNA

POWER SERVICE GROUNDI NG

GROUND

ELECTRIC

FIGURE A

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

1. Read Instructions

before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions

tained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings

tions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions

5. Cleaning

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol c leaners. Use a da mp cloth for cleaning.

EXCEPTION

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 ref erence to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.

6. Attachments

manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture

near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet ba sement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories

pod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or ta ble rec ommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surf ac es may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. Ventilation

and to ensure reliable operation of the video 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 video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video 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

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

ized 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 revers ing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpos e of the polar ized plug.

12. Power Cord Protection

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

connected to the video prod uct, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with regard 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. (Fig. A)

-All the safety and operating instructions should be read

-The safety and operating instructions should be re-

-All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instruc -

-All operating and use instructions should be followed.

-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and, that

-Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product

-Do not use this video product near water, for example,

-Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tri-

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

S3125A

-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation

-This video product should be operated only from the type

- This video product is equipped with a polar-

-Power supply cords should be routed so that they

-If an outside antenna or cable system is

14. Lightning

15. Power Lines

16. Overloading

17. Object and Liquid Entry

18. Servicing

19. Damage Requiring Service

a. b. c. d.

20. Replacement Parts

21. Safety Check

22. Heat

-For added protection for this video product 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 video product due to lightning and power-line surges.

ity 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.

result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

product through any 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 video product.

or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

refer ser vic ing to qua lif ie d se r vic e pe rs onne l unde r the foll ow ing c ond it ions :

-An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicin-

-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can

-Never push objects of any kind into this video

-Do not attempt to service this video product your se lf as opening

-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and

When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

If the video product has been dropped or damaged in any way. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this in-

dicates a need for service.

ice technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

uct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition.

-This video product should be situated away from heat sources such a s radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including a mplifiers) that produce heat.

-When replacement parts are requir ed, be sure the s erv-

-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video prod-

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PRECAUTIONS

INSTALL LOCATION

For safety and optimum performance of your VCR:

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Install the VCR in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the VCR. Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV.

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Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or hu mid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for pr oper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the VCR. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.

AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRI CAL SHOCK AND FIRE

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Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

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Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

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If, by accident, water is spilled on your VCR, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing.

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Do not put your fin gers or ob jects into t he VCR cas sette holder.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION WARNING

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use the VCR at least for 2 hours until its inside is dry.

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE

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This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the

mark. For best results, we recommen d the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes.

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Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a co ld place to a war m place or visa versa. Before using a tape with these conditions, to avoid damage of the t ape and your VCR, wait until the tape has warmed to room temperature and the moisture has evaporated.

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Avoid extre me heat, high humidi ty and magnetic fields.

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Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.

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Do not touch the tape with your fingers.

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You can prevent accidental er asing of a recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of the cassette.

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If you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with plastic tape.

Tab

REMOTE CONTROL

W e do n ot recommen d the use o f universal r emote con trols. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control. If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manufacturer of the universal remote control.

FCC WARNING

This equipme nt may generate or use radio frequency energy . Changes or modifi cations to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the mo dification s are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modi fication is made.

IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. We assume no responsibility for the unauthorized duplication, use, or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispos e of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations.

Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.

SERIAL NUMBER

The serial nu mbe r o f th is pr od uct ma y b e fo un d o n th e back of the VCR. No other VCR has the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identificatio n in case of theft. Serial numbers are not kept on file.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchase from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLEC- TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

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FEATURES

Hardware specifications

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Auto Head Cleaner

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Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish

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181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direc t station call

Automatic functions

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Auto power on and off system

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Digital Auto Tracking (DT R)

OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

VCR FRONT PANEL

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POWER

VCR REAR PANEL

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20 2122 23

78 12

VCR/TV

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123456

Playback

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Auto Repeat

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2 Step Picture Search Oper a ti on

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S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

Recording

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1 Year, 7 events (including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording)

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OTR (One Touch Recording)

REMOTE CONTROL

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CH3 CH4

F.FWD

PAUSE STILL

14 16 11

POWER

DISPLAY SPEED

REW F.FWD

VCR/TV

123

456

789

0 +100

AUTO REPEAT

EXIT

PLAY

EJECT

CHANNEL

COUNTER

MEMORYRESET

2 3

ANT

OUT

RECORD

STOP

PAUSE/STILL

REW

REC OTR

CHANNEL

TAPE

SPEED

1310 11 149

AUDIO

OUT IN

VIDEO

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19 18 17

3 8

4 5

Cassette Compartment

REW button–

Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode. (Rewind Search)

s button–

Press to cancel a setting of timer program. Press to correct digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program). Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset.

EJECT button–

Press to remove the tape from the

VCR.

STOP button–

button–

▼

Press to stop the tape motion.

Press to enter digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program). Press to select the setting modes from the on screen menu.

PLAY button–

button–

▲

Press to begin playback.

Press to enter digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program).

2425 2726

Press to select the setting modes from the on screen menu.

F.FWD button–

Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture rapidly in forwar d du ring play back. (Forward Search)

B button–

When setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program), press to determine your selection and proceed to the next step you want to input. Press to determine the setting modes from the on screen menu. Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset.

PAUSE/STILL button–

Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback.

POWER button–

Press to turn VCR on and off. Press to activate timer recording, when the timer program has been set.

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VCR/TV button–

Press to select TV or VCR mode.

VCR position: to view playbac k, to monitor video recordings or watch TV using the VCR tuner.

TV position: to watch TV or to view one program while recording another.

Remote sensor windo w –

Receives the infrared

signals from the remote control.

10.

Indicators PWR. (power) indicator–

Indicates when the VCR

is turned on.

VCR indicator–

Indicates when the VCR is in the

VCR position.

TAPE IN indicator–

Indicates when there is a tape

in the VCR.

TIMER indicator–

Indicates when the timer record-

ing or OTR has been set.

REC indicator–

Indicates during recording. Flashes

when a recording is paused.

CLOCK indicator–

Displays current time. PM indi-

cator lits when p.m.

11.

TAPE SPEED button–

Press to choose the desired

recording speed : SP/SLP.

12.

CHANNEL Up or Down buttons–

Press to select

the desired channels for vi ewing or recording.

Tracking function –

Press to minimize vide o ‘noise’ (lines or dots on screen) during play back (only on th e VCR).

Press to stabilize the picture in the Still mode when the picture begins to vibrate vertically.

13.

RECORD button– OTR button–

Press for manual re cording.

Press to activate One Touch Record-

ing. (only on the VCR)

14.

MENU button–

Press to display the menu on the TV

screen. Press to exit the menu on the TV screen.

15.

NUMBER buttons–

Press to select desired channels for viewing or recording. To select channels from 1 to 9, first press "0" button then 1 to 9. (only on the remote control)

+100 button –

When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99, press this button first, then press the last two digits. (To select channel 125, first press "+100" button then press "2" and "5"). (only on the remote control)

16.

DISPLAY button–

Press to display the current time, channel number, real time tape counter, an d other information on the TV scr een. (only on the r emote control)

Each time yo u press this button, TV screen will change as shown. The status display (STOP, PLAY etc.) and the tape speed display (SP, LP (playback only), or SLP) will disappear after 5 seconds.

17.

COUNTER MEMORY button–

Press once

STOP

SP 0:12:34

Press once

STOP

Press to set counter

5:40PM CH 02

memory on and off. (only on the remote control)

18.

COUNTER RESET button–

Press to reset counter

to 0:00:00. (only on the remote control)

EXIT button–

Press to exit the menu on the TV

screen. (only on the remote control)

19.

AUTO REPEAT button–

Press to repeat playback

automatically. (only on the remote control)

20.

Power cord–

Connect to a standard AC outlet

(120V/60Hz).

21.

AUDIO OUT jack–

Connect to the audio input jack

of your audio equipment or another VCR.

22.

AUDIO IN jack–

Connect to the audio output jack of

your audio equipment or another VCR.

23.

ANT. IN terminal–

Connect to an antenna, Cable

system or Satellite system.

24.

VIDEO OUT jack–

Connect to the video input jack

of your video camera or another VCR.

25.

VIDEO IN jack–

Connect to the video output jack of

your video camera or another VCR.

26.

CH3/CH4 selector switch–

Use to se lect a video

output channel (3 or 4) for VCR pl ay back .

27.

ANT. OUT terminal–

Connects to the antenna input

terminal on your TV.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Make sure the polarity of battery to install to the remote control unit.

Install 2 X AA battery

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INDICATORS

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PWR. (power) indicator Indicador de alimentación

TA P E IN indicator Indicador de videocasete introducido

VCR indicator Indicador de videograb adora

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REC (record) indicator Indicador de grabación (RE C )

TIMER indicato Indicador del tem porizador

PM indicator Indicador del tarde (PM)

CLOCK indicator / Indicador del reloj

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PREPARA TION FOR USE

ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS

For some of the most common typ es of con nectio ns, please refer to the following s. Use only one connection. For any further complex connections, please contact your local dealer. (You may need additional accessories which are not supplied).

Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.

Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT .IN (T op jack) of your VCR.

Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to the ANT.OUT (Bottom jack) of your VCR.

Basic Connections

AUDIO

OUT IN

CH3 CH4

VIDEO

Back of the VCR

AUDIO

VIDEO

ANT

OUT

Connect the other end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to the UHF/VHF antenna jack of your TV.

[Cable Box or Satellite Box]

OUT

Coaxial Cable (Supplied)

VHF UHF

ANT in

From Cable or Satellite Company

Indoor or Outdoor Antenna

From Cable Company (No Cable Box)

TV A/V Terminal TV Antenna Terminal

USING OPTIONAL AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS

If your TV has A/V input jacks, you may connect your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the audio/video input jack s on back of your TV.

Direct audio/video connections usually result in a better

USING AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS

You can use A/V inp ut jack s on back p anel.

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When you connect the External source to jacks on back panel, select "Line-in" position for recording by pressing the 0, 0 on the remote control or CHANNEL Up/Down button.

picture and sound quality for tape playback. Please see your TV’s owner’s manual for A/V input co nnections.

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC 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.

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