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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read instructions — All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is oper-
ated.
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instruc-
tions 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 the VCR from the wall outlet before
cleaning it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol clean-
ers. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments — Do not use attachments not recom-
mended by the VCR manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this VCR near water
— for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool.
8. Accessories — Do not place this VCR on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The VCR may fall,
causing serious injury to someone and serious damage
to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or
sold with the VCR. Any mounting of the appliance should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with
care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause an appliance and cart combination to overturn.
9. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet and the
back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the VCR and to protect it from over-
heating. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the
VCR on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This VCR should never be placed near or over a radiator
or heat register. This VCR 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 VCR 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 supplied to
your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power
company. For VCRs intended to operate from battery
power or other sources, refer to the operating instruc-
tions.
11. Grounding and Polarization — This VCR is equipped
with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug hav-
ing 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.
12. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should
be routed so 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 recep-
tacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna
or cable system is connected to the VCR, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, ground-
ing of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and require-
ments for the grounding electrode.
G RO UND CL AM PS
NE C - NA TI O NAL EL E CTRI CAL CO DE
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NA TIONA L ELECT RIC AL CODE
S 2 8 9 8 A
W I R E
DI S CHA RG E UN I T
(NEC SE CTI ON 8 10 -2 0)
G RO UNDI NG CO NDUCT ORS
(NEC SE CTI ON 8 10 -2 1)
E L E C TR O DE S Y S T E M
(NEC A RT 2 50 , P ART H)
S E RV I CE
E Q U I P M E N T
C L A M P
AN TE NN A
L E A D I N
A NTEN NA
P OWE R S E RVI C E G RO UNDI NG
GROUN D
E L E CT RI C
F IGUR E A
© 1996 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation
RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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