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CONSUMER ALERT – This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a
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converter box after June 12 2009,to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the
Nation's transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with
cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products, For more
information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322)
or visit the Commission's digital television website at: www.DTV.gov.
Information about the DTV transition –after June 12 2009, a television receiver with only an analog
broadcast tuner will require a converter box to receive full power over the- air broadcasts with an
antenna because of the Nation's transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue
to work as before to receiver low power, Class A or translator television stations an with cable and
satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For more information
about the DTV transition is available from http://www.DTV.gov or 1-888-CALL-FCC, and from
http://www.dtv2009.gov or 1-888-DTV-2009 for information about subsidized coupons for digital-to-
analog converter boxed.
Tilt/Stability – All televisions must comply with recommended international global safety standards
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for tilt and stability properties of its cabinets design.
Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top,
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of the cabinet, which could ultimately overturn the product.
Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top
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of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product
damage and/or personal injury.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
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recommended by the manufacturer.
Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
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Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the
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antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built
up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the mats and supporting structure grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure
below.
ANTENNA
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
GROUND CLAMPS
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMP
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Note to the 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 6 English grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Please, make sure to connect the power
plug to the wall outlet socket after connecting the TV to the adapter!
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
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vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
