12. LIGHTNING
Toprotect your unitfrom a lightningstorm, or whenit is leftunattended and unusedfor long
periods of time,unplug it fromthe wall outletand disconnect theantenna or cablesystem.
This will preventdamage to theunit due tolightning and powerline surges.
13. POWER LINES
An outside antennasystem should notbe located inthe vicinity ofoverhead power linesor
other electric lightor power circuits,or where itcan fall intosuch power linesor circuits.
When installing anoutside antenna system,extreme care shouldbe taken tokeep from
touching such powerlines or circuits,as contact withthem might befatal.
14. OVERLOADING
Do not overloadwall outlets andextension cords, asthis can resultin a riskof fire orelectric
shock.
15. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Do not pushobjects through anyopenings in thisunit, as theymay touch dangerousvoltage
points or shortout parts thatcould result infire or electricshock. Never spillor spray anytype
of liquid intothe unit.
16. SERVICING
Do not attemptto service thisunit yourself asopening or removingcovers may exposeyou to
dangerous voltage orother hazards. Referall servicing toqualified service personnel.
17. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug this unitfrom the walloutlet and referservicing to qualifiedservice personnel under
the following conditions:
a. When thepower-supply cord orplug is damaged.
b. If liquidhas been spilled,or objects havefallen into theunit.
c. If theunit has beenexposed to rainor water.
d. If theunit does notoperate normally byfollowing the operatinginstructions. Adjustonly
those controls thatare covered bythe operating instructions,as an improperadjustment of
other controls mayresult in damageand will oftenrequire extensive workby a qualified
technician to restorethe unit toits normal operation.
e. If theunit has beendropped or thecabinet has beendamaged.
f . Whenthe unit exhibitsa distinct changein performance, thisindicates a needfor service.
18. REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement partsare required, besure the servicetechnician uses replacementparts
specified by themanufacturer or thosethat have thesame characteristics asthe original
part. Unauthorized substitutionsmay result infire, electric shockor other hazards.
19. SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion ofany service orrepairs to thisunit, ask theservice technician toperform
safety checks todetermine that theunit is inproper operating condition.
20. HEAT
The product shouldbe situated awayfrom heat sourcessuch as radiators,heat registers,
stoves, or otherproducts (including amplifiers)that produce heat.
21. CONNECTING
When you connectthe product toother equipment, turnoff the powerand unplug allof the
equipment from thewall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious
personal injury.Read the owner'smanual of theother equipment carefullyand follow the
instructions when makingany connections.
22. SOUND VOLUME
Reduce the volumeto the minimum level before you turn on the product. Otherwise, sudden
high volume soundmay cause hearing or speaker damage.
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