Philips CDI550 - Manual (Page 4)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Exception: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for
some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization
code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for
cleaning or any other piupose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the
appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.
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 laimdry 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 fell, 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.
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge uiut, size of
grounding conductors, location of anteiuia-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See
Fig.A.
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
placed 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. Groimding or Polarization - This video product is equipped with a
apolarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet in
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 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.
13. Protective Attachment Plug - The appliance is equipped with an
attachment plug with overload protection. This is a safety feature.
See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If
replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a
replacement plug specified by the manufactiuer that has the same overload
protection as the original plug.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside anteima or cable system is
coimected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grovmded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
15. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left vmattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This prevent damage to the product due to lightning and powerline
surges.
16. Power lines - An outside anteima system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric fight or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power fines or circuits. When installing an outside
anterma system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
power fines or circuits as contact ivith them might be fetal.
17. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this
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 product.
19. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this 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 product.
c. If the product has been e.\posed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the ope­
rating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and ivill often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance -
this indicates a need for service.
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21. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufactu­
rer or which have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
22. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
23. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that produce heat.
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