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CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Graphic Symbol Explanation
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Warning-To Prevent Fire or Shock Hazard,
Do Not Expose This Equipment To Rain or Moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed warnings:All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning:Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
7. Water and moisture: Do not use this video product 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 product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video
product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's
instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
8A. 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 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 video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This video product should never be places near or over a radiator or heat register. This video 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.
10. Power sources: This video 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 appliance dealer or
local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
11. 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 appliance.
12. Lightning : For added protection for this video 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 cable system. This will
prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges.
13. Overloading : Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
14. Object and liquid entry : Never push objects of any kind into this video 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 video product.
15. Servicing: Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
16. Damage requiring service : Unplug this video 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 video product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instruction, 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 product
to its normal operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service.
17. 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.
18. Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition.
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