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Important Safeguards and Precautions

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INTRODUCTION

Careful attention has been given to this Video product to assure
a quality standard devoted to your safety and enjoyment. This
quality standard together with your personal responsibility for
the safety of yourself and others, will contribute to your
enjoyment. This Video product uses electrical energy and

requires proper handling at all times.

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CAUTION

READ AND RETAIN THE SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To make full use of the safeguards incorporated in this unit, read
and follow this basic guide, adopted in part from Underwriter's

Laboratories Standard 1409, Second Edition, before operating
this Video product.
FOLLOVtfTHE INSTRUCTIONS AND BE SURE TO HEED ALL
WARNINGS on unit and in the manual, for easy maintenance,
proper and trouble free operation of this Video product.

INSTALLATION

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OPERATE FROM A POWER SOURCE INDICATED on this
Video product, or in this Manual. Your Electric Utility Service
Company or Video Products Dealer will be happy to verify
the power source in your home.

THE GROUNDED OR POLARIZED PLUG IS A SAFETY FEATURE
This Video product may be equipped with either a polarized
2-wire AC line plug or a 3- wire grounding type plug. The two
wire polarized plug (having one blade wider than the other)
will fit into the power outlet only one way. If it is a three wire
grounding type plug (having a third pin), it will fit into a

grounding type outlet.

DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THE GROUNDED

OR POLARIZED PLUG by tampering with it. If the plug does

not fit fully into the socket, try reversing it. If you should still
be unable to fully insert the plug into the socket, you may

find that a proper outlet is needed to meet today's Electrical

Standards. An electrician wilt replace your outlet safely.

POWER SUPPLY CORDS SHOULD BE PROTECTED and

routed so that they are not likely to have anything rest on

them, roll over them, or be subject to walking traffic or

abuse: particularly at plug-ins, convenience receptacles, or

cord exit points from the unit. Where an extension is

needed, use a grounded or polarized cord.
HAZARDOUS FRAYED CORDS OR DAMAGED PLUGS
SHOULD BE REPLACED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN.
OVERLOADED WALL OUTLETS AND EXTENSION
CORDS PRESENT DANGEROUS RISKS OF FIRE OR

ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
AVOID BLOCKING VENTILATION HOLES
Your video unit has ventilation openings in its cabinet to
release heat generated dunng operation. Blocking these

opening can cause heat build-up inside the unit, causing

failure that may result in a fire hazard or heat damage to

cassettes. For protection:

a. Never cover the bottom ventilation slots or the unit with

soft material, or operate the unit placed on a bed, sofa,
rug, or soft accessory.

b. Avoid built-in installations, such as a bookcase or rack,

unless proper ventilation is provided.

AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR SUDDEN
CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE such as placing the unit
near or over a radiator, in direct sunlight, closed vehicles, or
transporting it suddenly between areas
of extreme temperature variation.
If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold
place to a warm place, moisture may
form on the tape and inside the unit.

TO AVOID INJURY TO A CHILD. ADULT;
OR COSTLY DAMAGE:
a. Do not place unsecured equipment on a sloping surface

or any heavy object or unit.

(Use the unit in a horizontal position and do not place
anything heavy on H.)

b. Support for the unit should be adequately firm, level, and

strong. Replace any unstable cart, table or support. 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.

c. Carefully follow all operaWng instructions and use the

manufacturer’s recommended accessories when

operating this unit or connecting it to any other equipment.

lOUTSIDE ANTENNA, EQUIPMENT, AND POWERLINE EXPOSURE

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INSURE SAFE ANTENNA

AND CABLE CONNECTIONS

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GROUND CLAMPS surges. Part 1 of the Canadian

-POWER SERVICE Electrlcal Code, in USA

tuPcTRooi srsTEM Sectlon 810 of the National
(NECART»«.PANTH, Electrical Code, ANSl/NFPA

70, provides information with respect 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.
ELIMINATE ANTENNA PROXIMITY TO HIGH VOLTAGE POWER
SOURCES. OR CHANCE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT BY INSTALLER
An outside antenna system should be located where it will never be
reached by power lines, electric light or power circuits and where it
will never contact these power sources if it falls. Installer should use

extreme care to avoid possible fatal contact by touching power lines,
circuits or other power sources when installing an outside antenna.

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AFTER STORING OR WHEN MOVING THE UNIT, REFER TO THE

INSTALLATION SECTION OF THE SAFEGUARDS.
1. DO NOT USE THIS VIDEO UNIT NEAR WATER; around bathtubs,

sinks, laundry, wet basement, swimming pool or any water source.

USE ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED ONLY BY THE
MANUFACTURER to avoid risk of fire, shock or other hazards.
UNPLUG ALL EQUIPMENT EXPOSED TO RAIN. MOISTURE. OR

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STRONG IMPACT AND GET A QUALIFIED INSPECTION

If your unit has been exposed to rain, water, excessive moisture, or

subjected to strong impact, unplug it and have it inspected by a
service technician before use.

4. UNPLUG UNUSED UNIT, AND ALL EQUIPMENT DURING A STORM

A During a lightning storm, when indoors or outdoors, or before

leaving unit unused for extended periods of time, disconnect all
equipment from power source, antenna and cable system.

5. UNPLUG ALL EQUIPMENT BEFORE CLEANING. After unit has

A been unplugged use a dry, clean, chemically untreated cloth. Use

no cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air that could over-spray, or
soak into the unit, and cause electrical shock. Any substance such
as wax, adhesive tape, etc. may affect the cabinet surface.

Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas may affect internal parts.
WHEN PLUGGED-IN: KEEP WATER AWAY; NO FINGERS

* INSIDE NOR ANY OBJECTS INSIDE; AND NO MAGNETS OR

^ ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE NEARBY.

a. Never operate the unit if liquid has been spilled into it.

Immediately unplug the unit, and have it inspected by a service

technician. Fire and shock hazards can result from electrical
shorts caused by liquid contact inside,

b. Caution the children about dropping or pushing objects into the

unit. Some parts inside carry hazardous voltages and contact can
cause electric shock. Objects dropped in electrical equipment can
cause fire hazards.

c. Separate the unit from any interference causing appliances.

Placing the unit directly above or below your TV set may cause
electrical interference. Keep all magnets away from electronic

equipment.

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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF. If

this Video product does not operate as described, wheh the detailed

Operating Instructions are followed, do not attempt to open or
remove covers, or make any adjustments not described in the
manual. Attempting to service this unit yourself may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
CHECK ON REPLACEMENT PARTS REQUIRED. Be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original

part. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.

HAVE TECHNICIAN PERFORM SAFETY CHECK described in

the manufacture’s service literature, after any service or repairs, to
determine that the Video unit is in safe operating order.

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