GPX jm258 User Manual

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Important Safety Instructions
1.  Read these instructions.  All the safety 
and operating instruction should be read 
before the product is operated.
2.  Keep these instructions.  The safety and 
operating instructions should be retained for 
future reference.
3.  Heed all warnings.  All warnings on the 
product and in the operating instructions 
should be adhered to.
4.  Follow all instructions.  All operating 
and use instructions should be followed.
5.  Water and Moisture:  Do not use this 
product near water - for example, near 
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or 
laundry tub; in a wet basement, or near a 
swimming pool, and the like.  The apparatus 
shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing 
and that no objects filled with liquids, such 
as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
6.  Cleaning:  Clean only with a dry cloth.  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet 
before cleaning.  Do not use liquid cleaners 
or aerosol cleaners.
7.  Ventilation:  Slots and openings in the 
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to 
ensure reliable operation of the 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 product on a bed, sofa, rug, or 
other similar surface.  This 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.
8.  Heat:  Do not install near any heat 
sources such as radiators, heat registers, 
stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.  Grounding or Polarization:  Do not 
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 
grounding-type plug.  A polarized plug has 
two blades with one wider than the other.  A 
grounding type plug has two blades and a 
third grounding prong.  The wide blade or 
the third prong is provided for your safety.  
If the provided plug does not fit into your 
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement 
of the obsolete outlet.
10.  Power-Cord Protection:  Protect 
the power cord from being walked on or 
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit 
from the apparatus.
11.  Accessories:  Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
Do not place this product on an unstable 
cart, stand.  tripod, bracket, or table.  The 
product may fall causing serious injury to 
a child or adult and serious damage to the 
product.  Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, 
bracket, or table recommended by the 
manufacturer or sold with the product.  Any 
mounting of the product should follow the 
manufacturer’s instructions and should use 
a mounting accessory recommended by the 
manufacturer.
12.  A product and cart combination should 
be moved with care.  Use only with the cart, 
stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by 
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used, use caution when 
moving the cart/apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.
13.  Lightning:  Unplug this apparatus 
and disconnect the antenna or cable system 
during lightning storms or when unused 
for long periods of time.  This will prevent 
damage to the product due to lightning and 
power-line surges.
14.  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.
15.  Power Sources:  Only connect to 
the type of house-hold power supply as 
indicated in the operating instructions and 
rating label.  If you are not sure of the type 
of power supply to your home, consult your 
product dealer or local power company.  
For products intended to operate from 
battery power, or other sources, refer to the 
operating instruction.
16.  Overloading: Do not overload wall 
outlets or extension cords as this can result 
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17.  Object and Liquid Entry:  Never push 
objects of any kind or spill liquid into this 
product through openings as this could result 
in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
18.  Replacement Parts and Safety 
Check:  When replacement parts are 
required, be sure the service technician has 
used replacement parts specified by the 
manufacturer.  Ask the service technician 
to perform safety checks to ensure proper 
operation to avoid possible fire, electric 
shock, or other hazards.
19.  Outdoor Antenna Grounding:  If an 
outside antenna or cable system is connected 
to the product, be sure the antenna or 
cable system is grounded so as to provide 
some protection against voltage surges and 
built-up static charges.  Article 810 of the 
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, 
provides information with regard to proper 
grounding of the mast and supporting 
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an 
antenna connection to grounding electrodes, 
and requirements for the grounding 
electrode.
20.  Wall or Ceiling Mounting:  The 
product should be mounted to a wall 
or ceiling only as recommended by the 
manufacturer.
21.  Where the AC plug or an appliance 
coupler is used as the disconnect device, 
the disconnect device shall remain readily 
operable.
22.  Protective Attachment Plug:  The 
product is equipped with an attachment 
plug having 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 
manufacturer that has the same overload 
protection as the original plug.
23.  Power Lines:  An outside antenna 
system should not be located in the vicinity 
of overhead power lines or other electric 
light or power circuits, or where it can fall 
into such power lines or circuits.  When 
installing an outside antenna system, 
extreme care should be taken to keep from 
touching such power lines or circuits as 
contact with them might be fatal.