Television antenna connection protection – Vizio VW32L User Manual
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VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual
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Television Antenna Connection Protection
External Television Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the 
antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and 
static charges. 
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper 
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge 
unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding 
electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lightning Protection 
For added protection of the High Definition TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or 
unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable 
system. 
 
Power Lines 
Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power 
lines or circuits. 
 
Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building 
installation. 
 
