Sony BDP - S1 - Manual (Page 3)

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Important Safeguards
Important
Safeguards
For your protection, please read these
safety instructions completely before
operating the appliance, and keep this
manual for future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings,
precautions and instructions on the
appliance, or the one described in the
operating instructions and adhere to
them.
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Installation
Antennas
Service
Power Sources
This set should be
operated only from the
type of power source
indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of
electrical power supplied to your home,
consult your dealer or local power
company. For those sets designed to
operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
Grounding or Polarization
This set is equipped with a polarized ac
power cord plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other), or with a
three-wire grounding type plug (a plug
having a third pin for grounding).
Follow the instructions below:
• For the set with a polarized AC
power cord plug:
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 reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to have a suitable
outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug by forcing
it in.
• For the set with a three-wire
grounding type AC plug:
This plug will only fit
into a grounding-type
power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to have a suitable outlet
installed. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the grounding plug.
Overloading
Do not overload wall
outlets, extension cords
or convenience
receptacles beyond their
capacity, since this can result in fire or
electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any
kind into the set through
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 set.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not
recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may
cause hazards.
Cleaning
Unplug the set from the
wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it.
Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth
lightly dampened with water for cleaning
the exterior of the set.
Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line
operated sets near water
– for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
Power-Cord Protection
Route the power cord so
that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to the plugs,
receptacles, and the point where the cord
exits from the appliance.
Accessories
Do not place the set on
an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table.
The set may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or an adult, and serious damage
to the set. Use only a cart stand tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer.
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.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for necessary ventilation. To
ensure reliable operation of the set, and
to protect it from overheating, these slots
and openings must never be blocked or
covered.
• Never cover the slots
and openings with a
cloth or other
materials.
• Never block the slots
and openings by
placing the set on a
bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface.
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• Never place the set in a
confined space, such as
a bookcase, or built-in
cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
• Do not place the set
near or over a radiator
or heat register, or
where it is exposed to
direct sunlight.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outdoor antenna or cable system is
installed, follow the precautions below.
An outdoor antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power
lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can come in contact
with such power lines or circuits.
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR
ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME
CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP
FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER
LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT
WITH THEM IS ALMOST
INVARIABLY FATAL.
Be sure the antenna system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code 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.
Antenna Grounding According to the
National Electrical Code
Lightning
For added protection for this set 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
set due to lightning and power-line
surges.
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following
conditions:
Antenna Lead in
Wire
Ground Clamp
Antenna Discharge
unit (NEC Section
810-20)
Grounding
Conductors (NEC
Section 810-21)
Ground Clamps
Power Service
Grounding Electrode
System (NEC Art 250
Part H)
Electric Service
Equipment
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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