Owner's Manual

17. 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
to
lightning
and
power-line
surges.
18. 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.
19. Operate this
product
only from the type
of
power
source indicated on the rear
panel.
For
products
using an
external
power
supply,
use an exact
replacement if
losfor
damaged.
For
products
operating from battery power, refer
to
the user
manual.
20.
When
replacement
parts are required, be sure your service technician has used
replacement
parts specified
by
the manufacturer
or
have the same characteristics as the
original
part. Unau-
thorized substitutions may result
in
fire,
electric shock,
or
other hazards.
21. Upon
completion
of
any service, ask the service technician
to
perform safety checks
to
confirm
the product is
in
proper operating condition.
22.
Unplug
this product 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 liquid
has been spilled
or objects have
fallen
into the product.
c.
If
the
product has been exposed
to
water
or
rain.
d. If
the product does not operate
normally
by
following the operating instructions.
e.
If
the product has been dropped
or
damaged
in
any way.
f.
When the product exhibits a distinctive change
in
performance.
23. Keep this product a safe distance away from naked flame, such as a lit candle.
24. The 12VDC input is suited for operating this product
in
a boat
or
camper using
an
optional
12VDC,
1A
fused adapter.
25. Apparatus
shall
not be exposed to dripping
or
splashing
and no objects
filled
with
liquids,
such
as vases, shall
be
placed
on the apparatus.
26. The recommended operating temperature range is
soc
to
40°C
(41
oF
- 1
04
°F).
27.
WARNING
-The
mains are not disconnected
in
the off position, but the circuits are de-powered.
28. As the main
plug
is used
to
disconnect the system from the mains, connect the system to an
easily accessible
AC
outlet.
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