Owner's Manual

_Ventilation
-
Slots and openings in the cabinet
are
provided for ventilation and
to
ensure
reliable operation of the product and
to
protect it
from
overheating, and these openings
must not
be
blocked
or
covered. The openings should never
be
blocked by placing the
product
on
a
bed, sofa,
rug,
or other similar surface. This product 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
.
_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.
The primary method of isolating the amplifier
from
the mains supply is
to
disconnect the
mains plug. Ensure that the mains plug remains accessible at
all
times. Unplug the
AC
power cord from the
AC
outlet if the unit
will
not
be
used for several months or more.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall
be
easily accessible.
_
Grounding
or
Polarization
-
This product may
be
equipped with a polarized alternating-
current line plug
(a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This 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 should still fail
to
fit,
contact your
electrician
to
replace your obsolete outlet.
Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug.
_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 at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from
the product.
_
Outdoor
Antenna
Grounding
-
If
an
outside antenna
or
cable system is connected
to
the
product,
be sure the antenna or cable system
is
grounded
so
as
to
provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article
810
of the National Electrical
i6
Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard
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.
_Lightning
-
For added protection for this product 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 product due
to
lightning and power line surges.
_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.
_
Overloading
-
Do
not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles
as
this can result in a risk of fire
or
electric shock.
_
Object
and
Liquid
Entry
-
Never push objects of any kind into this product 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
on
the product.
Warning
The
apparatus
should
not
be
exposed
to
dripping
or
splashing,
and
objects
filled
with
liquids,
such
as
vases,
should
not
be
placed
on
the
apparatus.
As
with
any
electronic
products.
use
care
not
to
spill
liquids
into
any
part
of
the
system.
Liquids
can
cause
a
failure
and/or
a
fire
hazard.
_
Damage
Requiring
Service
-
Unplug this product from the
wall
outlet and refer servici
ng
to
qualified service personnel under the Following conditions:
_When
the power supply cord or plug
is
damaged.
_if
liquid has been spilled,
or
objects have fallen into the product.
_ if the product has been exposed
to
rain or water.
_ lf 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
adjustment 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.
_ lf the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
_When
the product exhibits a distinct change
in
performance-this indicates a need for service.