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for digital-to-analog converter boxes.
CONSUMER ALERT – This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require
a concerter box after June 12,2009,to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of
the Nation's transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before
with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products, For
more information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322(TTY:1-888-
835-5322)or visit the Commission's digital television website at:www.DTV.gov.
22. Tilt/Stability – All televisions must comply with recommended international global safety
standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinets design.
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Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top,
of the cabinet, which could ultimately overturn the product
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Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top
of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product
damage and/or personal injury.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
25. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the
antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built
up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the mats and supporting structure grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antennadischarge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure
below.
ANTENNA
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
GROUND CLAMPS
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMP
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Note to the
CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the 6 English grounding system of the building, as close
to the point of cable entry as practical. Please, make sure to connect the power plug to the wall
outlet socket after connecting the TV to the adapter!
26. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
