Hitachi 13VR7B Owner’s Manual

HITACHI

13VR7B

Owner's Manual

This TV/_/CR Combination will

Your Complete Guide to TV/VCR Combination

Viewing and Recording

Using these quality features:

• Rotary 4-head.record/playback system

• Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish

• Infrared remote control

• Real time tape counter

• 181 channel capability PLL frequency svnthesizer tuner with direct station call

• Closed caption system

• Game mode

• Auto power on and off system

• Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached

• 2 Step l_icture search operation

• Stil!

• Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)

• Rental play mode

• Auto repeat

• Time search

• Index search

• Three different tape speeds: SP/LP/SLP

• OTR (One Touch Recording)

• 1 Year, 8 events (including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording)

• Auto return

• Sleep timer

• Jog and Shuttle

• Auto clock setting

• Alarm time

display television closed captioning, t [] or [_ _,in

accordance ,aith paragraph

15.119 of the FCC rules.

0EMN01142 @Hitachi, Ltd. 1996 Printed in Malaysia

WARNING:

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

THIS SYMBOL, INDICATES THAT DAN- GEROUS VOFrAGE CONSTITUTING A

a, ax

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO

USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON-

NEL.

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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNFIT.

THIS SY!VIBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING

AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1NFHE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING

THE APPLIANCE

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read instructions-All the safety and operating instruc-

tions should be read before the appliance is operated,

2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instruc- tion:_ should be retained for future reference.

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

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

5. Cleaning-Unplug TV/VCR 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 uninter- rupted service 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 refierence to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.

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

7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this TV/VCR near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen

sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swim- ming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories-Do not place this TV/VCR on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV_'CR may fall, causing serious injury, to someone, and serious dam- age to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with

the TV/VCR. Any' mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and

should use a mounting accessou recommended by the manufac- turer, An appliance and cart com-

bination should be moved with care.

PORTABLECARTWARNING

Quick stops, excessive tbrcc, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and carl combination to overturn.

9. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable opmation of tlae TV,'VCR and to protect it imm overheating, these openings must not be blocked or cov- ered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the TV/VC1;: on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This rV/VCR should llever be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. Tiffs TV/VCR shoald not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation i_; provided or the nmnufac

turer's instructions have been adhered to.

10. Power Sources-This TV/VCR should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking

label If you are not sure ot the type of power supply to your home, consult you_; appliance dealer or local power company. For TV/VCRs intended to operate frmn battery, power, or olher sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization-This TV/'v CR is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plugta plug hay

ing one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into

the power outlet only one way. This is a saletv feature. If

you are unable to insert the plug fully into tl'te outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail t_ fit, contact

your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not

defeat the safety purpose o ( the polarized plug.

12. Power-Cord Protection-l>ower-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 recep tacles, and the point wbere they exit from the appliance.

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FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

CTRIC

SERVICE

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

GROUND CLAMP

GROUND CLAMPS

_--_1"---"-_ POWER SERVICE GRO:JNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART Hi

I ANTENNA

LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

- GROUNDING C(]NDUCTORS tNEC SI-CTION 310-2!)

13. Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside antenna or

cable system is connected to the TV/VCR. be sure the antennaor 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 information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and snpporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antennadischarge unit,

size of grounding conductors, location of antenna dis

charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and re-

quirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig. A)

14. Lightning-FoE added protection for this TV/VCR re

ceiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unat- tended 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 TV/VCR due to lightning

and power-line surges.

15. Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other

electric light or power circuits, or where it can fail 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.

16. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension

cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this TV/VCR through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result irt a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of uny

kind on the TV/VCR.

18. Servicing-Do not attempt to service this TV/VCR your

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

19. Damage Requiring Service-.Un:_lug this TV/VCR from

the wall outlet and refer servic'ng to qualified service

personnel under the following cenditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged or

frayed.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or obji%ts have fallen illlo the

TV/VCR.

c. If the TV/VCR has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the TV/VCR Joes not operat{ normally b_, following

the operating instructions. Adjus! only those controls that are covered by the operating ir:slructions, a_ improper adjustment of other controls may -esult in damage and will often require extensive work by' a qualified te::hnician to restore the TV/VCR to its normal operation.

e. If the TV/VCR t,as been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the TV/VCR exhibits a distinct change n pe:dorm-

ance-this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts-When replacement pa:-ts are re-

quired, bc sure the ser',ice tech_fician has used replace

ment parts specified by. the mamfacturer that have the same characteristics as the ori__inal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons or other hazards.

21. Safety Check-Upon complel.ion of any service or repairs

to this TV!VCR, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to dete:-mine that the TV/VCR is in proper operating condition.

22. Heat-This TVF_'CR product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplitiers) that produce heat.

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I RI CAU 1 IONS

For sale operation and satisfactory performance of your unit, keep the following in mind when selecting a place

for its installation:

• Shield i1:from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat.

• Avoid dusty or humid places.

• Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes

at the top and bottom of the unit. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation

holes.

• Install unit in a horizontal position.

• Avoid locations subject to strong vibration.

• Do not place the unit near strong magnetic fields.

• Do not move the unit from a cold to a hot place or vice versa.

• I)o not handle the power cord with wet hands.

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

• If, by accident, water is spilled on your unit, unplug the power cord immediately :and take the: unit to an authorized service center for :¢ervicing.

• Do not put your fingers or obiects into the TV/VCR cassette holder.

• Do not place anything directly on top of lhe unit.

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when

it is moved from a cold placc to a warm place, or after

heating a cold roe,m or under cotLditions of high humid-

ity. If a tape is played in a TV!VCR which has moisture, it may damage the tape and TVIVCR. Therefore when

the condensation occurs inside the unit turn the POWER

button on and allow at least 2 hours for the unit to dry

out.

If you do not use }our TV/VCR for a period of time, turn off your TV/VCR and disconnect it from an AC wall

outlet.

FCC WARNING- This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the

instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change

or modification is made.

IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape, fdm or other copyrighted

material may violate applicable copyright laws. We assume no responsibility for the unauthorized duplication. use, or other acts w'hich infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful int,erfer ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu-

nications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determinec by turning +:heequip- ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

ineasures:

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4) Consuh the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

• PRECA UTIONS ................................................... 4

LOCATION .......................................................... 4

AVOID THE', HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL

SHOCK AND FIRE ............................................. 4

WARNING ........................................................... 4

• FEATURES .......................................................... 6

• VIDEO CASSETTE ............................................. 7

• OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS.. 8

• PREPARATION FOR USE ............................... 10

CABLE CONNECTIONS .................................. l0

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES ..................... 11

EXTERNAL INPUT MODE .............................. l I

• PRESET FOR USE ............................................ 12

PRESET FOR THE FIRST TIME ..................... 12

DELETING (OR ADDING) PRESET

CHANNEL ......................................................... 12

AUTO PRESET AGAIN .................................... 13

SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ...................... 13

DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME ............................ 13

SETFING TIlE CLOCK (AUTO / MANUAL)... 14

• ON SCREEN DISPLAY ..................................... 16

GAME MODE .................................................... 1"7

PICTURE CONTROL ........................................ 17

CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM ......................... 18

• NORMAL PL4YBACK ....................................... 19

• SPECIAL P_IYBACK ......................................... 21

RENTAL PLAYBACK ...................................... 21

REPEAT PLAYBACK ....................................... 21

SEARCH .............................................................. 22

COUNTER MEMORY ..................................... 22

TIME SEARCH ........ i........................................ 2:2

INDEX SEARCH .............................................. 23

RECORDING ..................................................... 2.7

NORMAL RECORDING ................................. 23

SKIPPING SOME MATERIALS DURING

RECORDING .................................................... 23

OTR (One Touch Recording) ............................ 24

COPYING A VIDEO CASSETTE

(Requires another VCR) ..................................... 2,4

TIMER ................................................................... 2.5

AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING .............. 25

AUTO RETURN ................................................ 27

SLEEP TIMER ................................................... 27

ALARM TIMER ................................................ 28

• SPECIAL FEATURES ...................................... 16 •

DEGAUSSING ................................................... !6

AUTO REWIND-EJECT ................................... 16

• TVOPERA770N ................................................ 17

WATCHING A TV PROGRAM ....................... 17

The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the unit. No others have 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 identification in case of theft.

Date of Purchase i

Dealer Purchase from

Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.

Model No. Serial No. i

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................ 29

MAINTENANCE ................................................ 30

• TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................... 31

• CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS ............ 32

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FEATURES

• Rotary 4-head record/playback system

• Infrared remote control

• Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in

English or Spanish

• Real time tape counter-This shows the elapsed re-

cording or playback time in hours, minutes, and sec- onds. The "-" indication will appear when the tape

is rewound further than the tape counter position "0:00:€)0".

• 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer

tuner with direct station call- (A converter may be

necessary to view scrambled cable channels.)

• Closed caption system-You may view specially

labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, news, prere corded tapes, etc. with either a dialogue caption or text display added to the program.

• Game mode-Allows TV/VCR display to be suit- able for use with a TV game.

• Auto power on and off system- (when a tape is in-

sertedl

• Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached- (not in the case of timer recording).

• 2 Step picture search operation- You can view

a video program at a high speed or super high speed in either a forward or reverse direction in LP and SLP

mode.

• Still-"Freeze" the picture at any time, for close view- ing of a particular scene. Only tapes recorded in SLP mode will show a fairly clear still picture.

• Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)-Adjusts the tracking

automatically for each tape you play.

• Rental play mode- Improves playback picture

quality of worn tapes, especially rental tapes.

• Auto repeat-Allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely

without pressing the PLAY 'i3utton.

• Time search-- Allows you to set the TV/VCR to ad-

vance the tape by entering tb,e desired playback time you want to skip.

• Index Search- Lets you Index the start of a record- ing.

• Three different tape sp(_ds : SP/LP/SLP

• OTR (One Touch Recording)-lnstant timed re

cording from 30 to 480 minutes is possible at the push of the REC/OTR button.

• 1 Year, 8 events (including Daily and 'Weekly Timer Recording)--The built-in timer allows you to

record up to 8 programs at different times on different channe]is up _.o1 year it, advance. The Daily timer

allows recordings to be made of daily broadcasts, and

the Weekly timer allows recording(s) to be made once a week up to the end of the tape.

• Auto return-After tirne:r recording is !qnis'hed. the beginning of the recorded program(s) can be

searched.

• Sleep timer-Allows you to turn off tile TV/VCR without using the POWER button alter a desired time

period.

• Jog and Shuttle-You can adjust the playback speed using the Shuttle Ring (the c,uter ring) or advance the frame one by one usirtg the log Dial (the inner dial).

• Auto clock setting-Allows you to use the clock pro- gram of the PBS broadcast.

• Alarm timer--Allows you to turn on the TV/VCR without using the POWER Sutton at a desired time.

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VIDEO CASSETTE

This TV/VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality tapes, l)o not use poor quality or damaged tapes.

PRECAUTIONS

• Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm

place. Before using a tape with these conditions, to avoid damage to the tape and your TV/VCR, wait

until the tape has', warmed to room temperature and the moisture has evaporated.

• Avoid extreme heat, high humidity and magnetic fields.

• Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.

• Do not touch the tape with your fingers.

THREE DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS

Before n:cording, select the tape speed from : SP mode (Standard Play), LF' mode (Long Play) or SLP mode

(Super Long Play). The table below shows the maximum recording/play-

back time using T60, TI20 or T160 tapes in each mode.

Tape Speed

.......j T_pe of tape

SP mode LP mode SLP mode

Recording/Playback Time

T60 T 120

1hour 2 hours

.-- L

2 hours ] 4 hours 3 hours [ 6 hours

T160 2-2/3 hours 5-1/3 hours 8 hours

INSERI7NG A C4SSET'TE

Insert the cassette in tlhedirection as showr_.Push in gen- fly, but continuously, on the center-back of the cassette

until it isdrawn into the TV/VCR. The TV/VCR will automatically turn on.

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RIzMOIql_,G A CASSETTE

1) In the Stop mode, press STOP/E.IECT button on the TV/VCR. The cassette will eject.

2) Pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment.

3) Store the cassette in its case as shown.

ERASE PREVENTION

You can prevent accidental [

erasing of recording by] breaking off the tab on the ]

back edge of the cassette. ]

If you decide to record on [

the tape again, cover the hole with a plastic tape ]

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\ Tab

Transparent Tape

OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNC3IONS

- FRONT VIEW -

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14

- REMOTE CONTROL VIEW -

15--

d d

d o

7 8

0 0

--12

-- 28

-- 27

--26 25

-- 24

AUDIO IN jack- Connect to audio output jack of

your audio equipment or another VCR.

VIDEO IN jack-Connect to video output jack of your video camera or another 'v CR.

REC indicator- Flashes during recording, l.ights up in the Stand-by mode for Timer Recording.

Remote sensor window-Receives the infrared sig- nals from the remote control.

POWER button-- Press to turn FV/VCR on and off.

Press to activate the automatic :imer recording.

STOP button Press to stop the tape motion.

EJECT button- Press in the Stop mode to remove a

tape from the TV/VCR. (used on the TV/VCR only)

REW button- Press to rewind the tape, or to view the

picture rapidly in reverse during the Play mode. (Re-

wind Search)

PLAY button- Press to begin playback of a tape.

F.FWD button- Press to rapidl f advance the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in forward during the Play

mode. (Forward Search)

REC button- Press to begin manual recording OTR button- Press to activate One Touch Record-

ing. (used on the TV/VCR only)

VOLUME _ buttons-. Pres: to adjust the volume level.

CHANNEL _ buttons- Press to select the chan- nel for viewing or recording.

PICTURE CONTROL function-They may also be used to adjust the picture control. (See page 17.) (used on the remote conlrol or, ly)

TRACKING +/- function- Pre:;s to minimize video

"noise' (lines or dots on screen) during the Play mode. (See page 19.)

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- REAR VIEW -

13 EARPHONE jack-Connect to earphone (not sup-

plied) for personal listening. The size of jack is 1/8"

:monaural (3.5ram).

14 Cassette compartment

15 ALARM button- Press to set the time to turn on the

TV/VCR automatically. (See page 28).

16 NUMBER buttons- Press to select desired channels.

for viewing or recording. To select channels 1 to 9, first press the 0 button and then 1 to 9.

+100 button-Press to select cable channels which are equal or greater than number 100. (To select

channel 125, first press "+ 100" button then press "2" and "5").

17 MENU button- Press to display main menu on the

TV screen.

18 SELECT button- When setting program (for exam- 26

ple: setting clock or timer program), press to deter-

mine your selection and proceed to the next step you want to input. 27

DISPLAY function- Press to display the counter or 28

the current channel number and current time on the TV screen. (See page 16) 29

19 SPEED button-Press to set desired recording

speed. (SP/LP/SLP) 30

20 JOG/SHUTTLE button-Press to use the Jog Dial or

the Shuttle Ring. (See page 20.) 31

21 Jog/Shuttle indicator-Lights on when JOG/

SHUTTLE button is pressed. (See page 20.)

22 Jog Dial-Turn to advance one frame in the forward

or backward direction at the speed with which the dial is turned. (See page 20.)

23 Shuttle Ring-Turn to make rewind or fast forward

speed faster in the forward or backward direction in the Play mode or Still mode. The further the Shultle

Ring is rotated, the faster the playback speed. (See page 20.)

24 PAUSF_/STILL button- Press to temporarily stop 'Ihe

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

25 ADD/DELETE button- Press to delete or add chan-

nel numbers in the Channel Set Up mode (See page

12). Press to cancel a setting program (for e_ample:

seuing clock or timer program) (See page 26). (These functions are operative only when the menu

is shown on the TV screen.) COUNTER RESET button.- Press to reset counter to 0:00:00.

COUNTER MEMORY button- Press to set com:Lter

memory on and oft. (See page 2.;%)

SLOW button- Press to reduce the playback speed.

TIME SEARCH button- Press to activate Time

Search mode. MUTE button- Press to mute sound. Press it again to

resume sound. SLEEP button- Press to set the Sleep Timer. (See

page 27.) ANT. terminal- Connect to an antenna or CATV.

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PREPARATION FOR USE

VII I'VUI ! F A"E t 51R I Tt:. 1tN TENN., 1S

VItFILTHF COMBINED ANTENNA

The VHF/UHF Rod Antenna (supplied) is detachable.

Push the stem of the antenna into the hole which is lo-

cated on the upper back cabinet of the unit. Connect the VHF/UHF Rod Antenna or VHF/UHF Combination Antenna to the ANT. terminal of the TV/VCR as shown in the diagram below.

For the best reception, extend the VHF/UHF Rod An- tenna fully and adjust its position. (Avoid handling the top section when making adjustments.)

VHF/UHF Antenna

Rod Antenna (Supplied)

NOTE :

Before plugging the Rod antenna into antenna terminal,

check that the pin is not bent. If it is bent, straighten the

pin as illustrated, then plug the pin into antenna terminal.

In some areas it will be necessary to use an outdoor an- tenna.

VHF Antenna

__Anlenna

VH FIUI--IF Combiner

(Not supplied)

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Flat twin-lead cable

CABLE B7 THO UT COA' ITR TER/

DESCRAMBLER BOX

Use this connection if your cable ,.;ystem connects di- rectly to your TV/VCR without a converter box.

With this connection you, 1) cail_use your TV/VCR Re- mote Conlrol to select channels, 2) program one or more unscrambled channels for Automatic Timer Recording.

From Cable System

Coaxial Cable f,__'-_-_

75-ohm

Bent pin

(Needs to be straightened) (Straight pin)

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 cot netted to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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