User's Manual

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• Have your DIRECTV Receiver professionally serviced (do not attempt to service it yourself) if:
 Thepowersupplycordorplugisdamagedorfrayed
Liquid has spilled into the product or it has been exp o s ed to water
The rec eiver h as be en dropped or dama g ed
The rec eiver exhibits a dis tinc t c h an g e in perform anc e
The receiver does not operate normally when you follow operating instructions as described in this
manual and its T roubleshooting section.
• 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 fi re or shock.
It’s also important to use only the type of power source indicated on the marking label or in this
manual.
• Always unplug the DIRECTV Receiver, TV and other equipment before you connect or
disconnect any cables.
• Always unplug your DIRECTV Receiver before moving it. Also, unplug it during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Protect power cords by routing them so they will not be walked on or pinched in any way.
• Avoid audio hum or interference by inserting all cable plugs fi rmly 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.
IMPORTANT: Be sure not
to place your DIRECTV
Receiver near anything
WET or HOT!
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