User's Manual

DIRECTV Plus

- User Guide

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10) 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) Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer, or sold

with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combina-

tion to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or mois-

ture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

• CAUTION: Avoid moisture to reduce the risk of ﬁ re or electric shock. The DIRECTV Plus

Receiver 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.

• Ensure proper ventilation — the vent slots on the DIRECTV Plus Receiver must be left

uncovered to allow proper airﬂ ow to the unit. Blocking the airﬂ ow 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 Plus Receiver.

Also, do not stack the receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an audio power ampliﬁ er.

• 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.

• To prevent electrical shock, this apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a

protective earthing and fully inserted.

• 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

Note to Satellite Dish Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to articles 810 and 820 of the 2002 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.