6CONSUMER ALERT – This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a21.converter box after June 12 2009,to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of theNation's transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before withcable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles,VCRs, DVD players, and similar products, For moreinformation, 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.Information about the DTV transition –after June 12 2009, a television receiver with only an analogbroadcast tuner will require a converter box to receive full power over the- air broadcasts with anantenna because of the Nation's transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continueto work as before to receiver low power, Class A or translator television stations an with cable andsatellite TV services, gaming consoles,VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For more informationabout the DTV transition is available from http://www.DTV.gov or 1-888-CALL-FCC, and fromhttp://www.dtv2009.gov or 1-888-DTV-2009 for information about subsidized coupons for digital-to-analog converter boxed.Tilt/Stability – All televisions must comply with recommended international global safety standards22.for tilt and stability properties of its cabinets design.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.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 productdamage and/or personal injury.Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as23.recommended by the manufacturer.Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.24.Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the25.antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, providesinformation with respect to proper grounding of the mats and supporting structure grounding of thelead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna dischargeunit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figurebelow.ANTENNAANTENNA DISCHARGE UNITGROUNDING CONDUCTORSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEMGROUND CLAMPSELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENTGROUND CLAMPEXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODENote to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’sattention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, inparticular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the 6 English grounding system ofthe building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Please, make sure to connect the powerplug to the wall outlet socket after connecting the TV to the adapter!Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as26.vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.