Panasonic PV-DV950 - Electrical Safety and Grounding; Damage Requiring Service and Parts

Important
Safeguards
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.
13.0utdoor 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.
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ELECTRICAL
CODE
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14.
Lightning
—
For
added
protection
of this
video unit
receiver
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 video
unit
due to lightning
and power-line
surges.
15.
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
touching
such
power
lines
or circuits
as contact
with
them might
be fatal.
16.0verloading
—
Do not
overload wall
outlets and
extension cords
as
this
can
result in a risk
of
fire
or
electric shock.
17.0bjects and Liquids
—
Never
push
objects
of
any kind
into this
video
unit 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
onto
the video
unit.
18.
Servicing
—
Do not attempt
to
service this
video
unit yourself
as opening
or removing
covers
may expose
you to dangerous
voltage
or
other hazards.
Refer all
servicing
to qualified
service
personnel.
19.
Damage Requiring
Service
—
Unplug this
video
unit from
the
wall
outlet
and refer
servicing
to
qualified service
personnel
under
the following
conditions:
a.
When
the
power-supply
cord
or
plug
is
damaged.
b.
If
any liquid
has
been spilled
onto, or
objects
have fallen
into the
video
unit.
c. If the
video
unit
has
been
exposed
to
rain
or water.
d. If the
video
unit
does not
operate
normally
by following
the
operating
instructions.
Adjust
only
those controls
that
are covered
by the
operating
instructions,
as
an improper
adjustment
of other
controls
may result
in
damage
and will often
require
extensive
work
by
a qualified
technician
to restore the
video
unit to
its
normal
operation.
e. If the
video
unit has
been
dropped
or
the
cabinet
has
been
damaged.
f
.
When the
video
unit
exhibits
a
distinct
change in
performance
—
this
indicates
a need for
service.
20.
Replacement
Parts
—
When
replacement
parts
are
required,
be sure the
service
technician
has
used
replacement
parts
specified
by the
manufacturer
or have
the
same
characteristics
as the
original
part.
Unauthorized
substitutions
may
result
in
fire,
electric
shock or
other hazards.
21 .Safety
Check—
Upon
completion
of any
service
or
repairs
to
this
video
unit,
ask
the
service
technician
to
perform
safety
checks
to
determine
that
the
video
unit
is
in
safe
operating
order.
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