Scientific Atlanta PowerVu D9834, User Manual

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iv PowerVu D9834/D9835 Satellite Receiver User’s Guide 4007520 Rev B
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is dam-
aged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power
supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
18. Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer ser-
vicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
(a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
(c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
(d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an im-
proper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require exten-
sive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
(e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
(f) The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
19. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service techni-
cian uses replacement parts specified by Scientific-Atlanta, or parts having the same
operating characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized part substitutions made
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
20. Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs made to this product, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe
operating condition.
21. Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to
this product, ensure that the antenna or cable system is properly grounded to provide
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Appropriate sections of
the National Electrical Code (NFPA 1990) provide information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode (see Receiver and satellite antenna grounding).
Receiver & Satellite Antenna Grounding
Before you can operate your Satellite receiver system, both the receiver chassis and the
satellite antenna LNB connection(s) must be properly grounded. Information about
grounding your receiver and satellite antenna follow.
Grounding the receiver: The receiver ground connection is made from the shield
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con-
ductor attached to the RF coaxial cable “F” connector (rear panel RF IN input) to an
external grounding rod via a receiver/antenna grounding block. A separate grounding
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Multi-strand (braided) shield surrounding the center conductor of the coaxial cable