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Important safety instructions
15. POWER SOURCE:This TVshould be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the markinglabel. If you
are not sure ofthe type of power supply to yourhome, consult your appliance dealer or local power company . For TVs
intended to operate frombattery power, orother sources, refer to the operating instructions.
16. POWER CORD PROTECTION:Power-supplycords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked onor pinched
by items placed uponor against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exitfrom the appliance.
17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
If an outside antennaor cable system is connected to
the TV,be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
to provide some protectionagainst voltage surges
and built-up static charges.Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPANO.70,provides
information with respect toproper grounding
of the mast andsupporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wireto an antenna discharge unit ,
size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connectionto grounding
electrodes, and requirements forthe grounding
electrode.(Fig.A)
18. LIGHTNING:For added protectionfor this TV receiver
during a lightning storm,or when it is left unattended
and unused for longperiods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnectthe antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damageto the TV due to lightning and power line surges.
19. POWER LINES: An outside antenna system shouldnot be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, or otherelectric
light or power circuits,or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing anoutside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching suchpower lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
20. OVERLOADING:Do not overloadwall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fireor electric shock.
21. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY:Never push objects of any kind into this TV through openingsas they may touch dangerous
voltage points or shortout parts that could result infire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind into the TV.
22. SERVICING:Do not attempt to servicethis TV yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
23. REPLACEMENT PARTS:When replacement parts are required, be sure the servicetechnician uses replacement parts
specified by the manufacturerthat have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electricshock, injury to persons or other hazards.
24. SAFETY CHECK:Upon completion of anyservice or repairs to this TV, askthe service technician to perform routine safety
checks to determine that the TV is in proper operatingcondition.
25. The apparatus shallnot be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids suchas vase, shall be place
on the apparatus.
26. WARNING:Plug the power cord into a power outlet where accessto the power cord connector is readily accessible in
case power dis-connection isrequired.
13. UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNINGSTORMS ORWHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
14. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. SERVICING IS REQUIRED WHEN THE APPARATUS
HAS BEEN DAMAGED INANY WAY, SUCHAS POWER-SUPPLY CORD OR PLUG IS DAMAGED, LIQUIDHAS BEEN
SPILLED OR OBJECTS HAVE FALLEN INTO THEAPPARATUS, THEAPPARATUS HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE, DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY, OR HAS BEEN DROPPED.
ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICEGROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND
CLAMP
EXAMPLE OFANTENNA GROUNDINGAS PER
NATIONALELECTRICAL CODE
FIGURE A
S2898A
GROUNDING WIRES
ATTENTION:This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions:(1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesiredoperation.
27.
28. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, grounding ofcentre pin of this plug must be maintained.