Panasonic PV-A208 - Important Safeguards

Important
Safeguards
1 .
Read
Instructions
—
All the
safety
and
operating
instructions
should
be
read
before the
unit is
operated.
2. Retain
Instructions
—
The
safety and
operating
instructions
should
be
retained
for
future reference.
3. Heed
Warnings
—
All
warnings on
the
unit
and in
the
operating
instructions should
be
adhered to.
4.
Follow Instructions
—
All operating
and
maintenance instructions should
be
followed.
5.
Cleaning
—
Unplug
this video
unit from
the wall
outlet
before cleaning.
Do not
use
liquid or aerosol
cleaners.
Use a
dry
cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments
—
Do
not use attachments not
recommended
by the
video
product
manufacturer
as
they
may
be
hazardous.
7.
Water
and Moisture
—
Do
not
use
this
video unit
near
water
—
for
example near
a bath
tub,
wash
bowl,
kitchen
sink, or
laundry
tub, in a
wet
basement,
or near
a
swimming pool,
and
the like.
8. Accessories
—
Do
not
place
this video
unit
on an
unstable
cart,
stand,
tripod, bracket,
or
table.
The
video
unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child
or
adult, and
serious
damage to the unit. Use only
with
a
cart,
stand,
tripod,
bracket,
or table
recommended
by the
manufacturer,
or
sold
with
the
video
unit.
Any
mounting
of
the unit
should follow
the manufacturer's instructions and
should
use
a
mounting
accessory
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.
9. Ventilation
—
Slots and
openings
in
the
cabinet
are
provided
for
ventilation
and
to
ensure reliable
operation of
the video
unit
and
to protect
it
from
overheating.
These
openings
must
not
be
blocked
or
covered.
Never
place
the video unit
on
a bed,
sofa,
rug,
or other similar surface,
or
near or over a
radiator or heat register. This video
unit
should not
be
placed in a built-in installation
such
as
a
bookcase
or rack
unless proper ventilation is
provided or
the manufacturer's instructions have
been
adhered
to.
10. Power Sources
—
This video unit 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
appliance
dealer
or
local
power
company. For
video
units
intended
to
be operated
from
battery
power,
or other
sources,
refer
to the
operating
instructions.
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. Grounding
or
Polarization
—
This video
unit may
be equipped
with
either a polarized
2
-wire
AC
(Alternating Current) line
plug
(a plug having
one
blade
wider
than the other)
or
3-wire
grounding
type
plug,
a
plug
having a third
(grounding)
pin.
The 2-wire polarized 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
still fails
to fit, contact
your electrician to replace
your
obsolete
outlet.
Do
not defeat
the
safety
purpose
of the polarized plug.
The
3-wire
grounding
type
plug
will 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
replace
your
obsolete outlet.
Do not
defeat
the safety
purpose
of
the
grounding
type plug.
12.
Power-Cord
Protection
—
Power-supply
cords
should
be
routed
so
that
they
are not
likely
to be
walked
on or
pinched
by items
placed
upon or
against them.
Paying
particular
attention
to
cords of
plugs, convenience receptacles,
and
the point
where
they
exit
from the
unit.
13. Outdoor Antenna
Grounding
—
*
If
an
outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the video
unit, be sure
the antenna
or
cable system
is
grounded
so
as
to provide some
protection
against
voltage surges
and built-up
static
charges.
Part
1
of
the
Canadian
Electrical
Code,
in USA 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
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC
SECTION
610-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
NEC
—
NATONAL ELECTRICAL
COOE
14. Lightning
—
For
added
protection of
this video
unit
receiver
during a
lightning
storm, or when it is
left
unattended
and
unused lor
long
periods
of time,
unplug
it from
the wall
outlet
and disconnect the
antenna
or
cable
system. This
will
prevent
damage
to the video unit due to lightning and power-line
surges.
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