DIRECTV AM21 System Manual - Page 3

Safety & Care WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN! CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT: Be sure not to place your DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER near anything WET or HOT! If this product is rated at 240VAC, a suitable attachment plug should be used. CAUTION: Avoid moisture to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock. The DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER should not be used near water (for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). Also, never spill liquid on the receiver, and do not place vases or other vessels containing liquid on top of it. TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER into a surge protector to prevent damage from fluctuations in your power supply. • Ensure proper ventilation - the vent slots on the DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. • Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER. Also, do not stack the receiver on top of a "hot component" such as an audio power amplifier. • Protect your components from power surges by connecting all the components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. Use of a surge protector is also recommended. • Don't overload power outlets or extension cords, which can result in the risk of fire or shock. It's also important to use only the type of power source indicated on the marking label or in this manual. • Avoid audio hum or interference by inserting all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the sides of the TV back panel rather than down the middle once connected. Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from A/V cables as much as possible. • Never insert objects of any kind into any openings in the DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER. • Place it on a flat, hard surface - do not operate the DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER on a carpet or other padded surface. • Always unplug your DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER before moving it. • Always unplug the DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER, DIRECTV® Receiver, TV and other equipment before you connect or disconnect any cables. • The only way to disconnect the DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER from the power supply is to remove the power cord. The DIRECTV USB OFFAIR TUNER unit must therefore be installed next to the power point which must be easily accessible. • CAUTION: Electric Shock - never attempt to disassemble the DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER yourself; always take it to a qualified service person when repair is required. Opening or removing covers may expose dangerous voltage or other risks, and incorrect reassembly can cause shock when receiver is subsequently used. Attempted self-repair may also void your warranty. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance (by the warranty or by the manufacturer) could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. • Do not drop your DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER and always move it with care. • Have your DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER professionally serviced (do not attempt to service it yourself). • Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. • If you move your DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER between locations at different temperatures, allow it to reach room temperature before you apply power to it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move your DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER while it is connected to the AC power supply. If you want to move your set-top box, first disconnect it, then wait at least 30 seconds before continuing • CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with same or equivalent type. There is danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced. • For your information: The identification sticker can be located underneath or on the back of your receiver. • The telecommunication network voltage used is the category number 3. Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to articles 810 and 820 of the 2005 National Electrical Code. Refer to article 810, in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for required grounding of the metal structure of the dish antenna. Refer also to the 810-2 which, by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. 3