Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can
also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly
handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured
with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can
result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential
danger, please observe the following instructions when install
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ing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety
and prolong the service life of this product, please read the fol
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lowing precautions carefully before use.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground-
ing-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wid
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er than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manu
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facturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, brack
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et, or table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/ap
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paratus combination to avoid injury from tip-
over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when un-
used for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Additional Safety Information
15) Power Sources - This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company. For
product intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
16) Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
17) Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings as they may touch dan-
gerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in
a fire or electric shock.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appli
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ance to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
18) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a. When the AC cord or plug is damaged,
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product,
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper ad
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justment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation,
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way,
and
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor
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mance - this indicates a need for service.
19) Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same character
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istics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
20) Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
21) Wall or ceiling mounting - When mounting the product on a
wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according to the
method recommended by the manufacturer.
22) Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touch
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ing such power lines or circuits as contact with them might
be fatal.
23) Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with
an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a
safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or
resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug
is required, be sure the service technician has used a re
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placement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the
same overload protection as the original plug.
24) Stand - Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base
can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious person
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al injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the
product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s in
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structions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended
by the manufacturer.
Important Safety Instructions
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