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SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety Information
Do Not Open the Cabinet
There are no user-serviceable components
inside this product. Opening the cabinet may
present a shock hazard, and any modification
to the product will void your guarantee. If water
or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire
or staple accidentally falls inside the unit, dis-
connect it from the AC power source immedi-
ately and consult an authorized service station.
CATV or Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is con-
nected to this product, be certain that it is
grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, 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 elec-
trodes and requirements of the grounding elec-
trode.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This
reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable TV)
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 ground-
ing system of the building, as close to the point
of cable entry as possible.
Installation Location
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To ensure proper operation and to avoid the
potential for safety hazards, place the unit
on a firm and level surface. When placing the
unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and
any mounting hardware can support the
weight of the product.
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Make certain that proper space is provided
both above and below the unit for ventila-
tion. If this product will be installed in a cab-
inet or other enclosed area, make certain
that there is sufficient air movement within
the cabinet. Under some circumstances a fan
may be required.
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Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted
surface.
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Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold
locations, or an area that is exposed to direct
sunlight or heating equipment.
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Avoid moist or humid locations.
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Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the
top of the unit or place objects directly over
them.
Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,
soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft
cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a
fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immedi-
ately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene,
aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other
volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive
cleaners, as they may damage the finish of
metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the
unit.
Moving the Unit
Before moving the unit, be certain to discon-
nect any interconnection cords with other com-
ponents and make certain that you disconnect
the unit from the AC outlet.
Important Information for the User
NOTE: 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. The limits are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment gen-
erates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communication. However,
there is no guarantee that harmful interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harm-
ful interference and (2) this device must accept
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this
unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Unpacking
The carton and shipping materials used to pro-
tect your new receiver during shipment were
specially designed to cushion it from shock and
vibration. We suggest that you save the carton
and packing materials for use in shipping if you
move, or should the unit ever need repair.
To minimize the size of the carton in storage,
you may wish to flatten it. This is done by care-
fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and
collapsing the carton down to a more two-
dimensional appearance. Other cardboard
inserts may be stored in the same manner.
Packing materials that cannot be collapsed
should be saved along with the carton in a
plastic bag.
If you do not wish to save the packaging mate-
rials, please note that the carton and other sec-
tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.
Please respect the environment and discard
those materials at a local recycling center.
