Craig CVD508 User Manual

Contents

Important Safety Instructions .………………………………………………………………………………. 1

Location of Controls ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4

Remote Control Unit ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5

Connections ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 7

Install Guide ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9

Basic Functions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10

Volume Control ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 10

Select Channel …………………………………………………………………………………………….… 10

Signal Strength …………………………………………………………………………………….….….. 11

Program Information …………………………………………………………………..………………… 11

Closed Caption ………………………………….………………………………………..………………… 12

Audio Mode .…………………………………………………….………………………….………………… 13

TV Rating …………………………………………………………………………………………………….… 13

Aspect ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 14

Main Menu …………………………………………………………………………………..………………………… 15

Apps …………………………………………………………………………………………………….………… 15

Channel ……………………………………………………………………………………………….………… 16

Auto Scan ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 16

Manual Scan …………………………………………….…………………………………………… 17

Setup ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…………… 17

Screen Setting ……………………………………………………………………………………… 18

System Setting ………………………………………………..…………………………………… 19

Parental Control ………………………………………………………………………….………… 20

Closed Caption ………………………………………………………………………….…………… 25

Time Zone ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 25

Restore Setting ……………………………………………………………………………………… 26

Factory Mode …………………………………………………………………………………….…… 26

Watching the Normal TV (NTSC) stations ……………………………………………………….…… 27

More Information ……………………………………………………………………………………………..…… 28

CAU TIO N: TO RE DUC E TH E RIS K O F ELE CTRI C
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC­ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE:

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral trian­gle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated dan­gerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

ATTENTION:

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and mainte­nance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance.

FCC WARNING:

This equipment may generate or
use radio fr e quen c y en ergy.
Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause har mful
inte r fe r ence unle s s the
modi fi c atio n s a re ex p ress l y
appr ove d i n the ins t ruc t ion
manual. The user could lose the
auth o r ity to op e rate th is
equ i p m e n t if an unauthorized
change or modification is made.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
in s talled and u s ed in accorda nce with the i n structions, may cau s e har mful
in t e rference t o radio commu n i cations. However, there is no g u arantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Before using the unit, be sure to read all operat­ing instructions carefully. Please note that these
are general precautions and may not pertain to
your unit. For example, this unit may not have
the capability to be connected to an outdoor
antenna.

1. Read these instructions.

All the safety and operating instructions 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. Do not use this apparatus near water.

Do not use this product near water and mois­ture, for example:near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet basement;
or near a swimming pool.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a dr y cloth for cleaning.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the
back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating.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 never be placed near or over a radia­tor or heat source.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. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polariz ed
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 are provided for your safe­ty.If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement

of the obsolete outlet.

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 specified
by the manufacturer.

12. 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

An appliance and cart combina­tion should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force and
uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination
to overturn.

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

To protect your product from a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system.This
will prevent damage to the product due to light­ning and power-line surges.

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 damaged,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. Power source.

This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your appliance
dealer or local power company. For products
intended to operate from battery power, or other
source, refer to the operation instructions.

16. 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.

17. Overloading.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

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18. Object and liquid entry.

Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result
in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any
type of liquid on the product.

19. Outdoor antenna grounding.

If an outside antenna is connected to the prod­uct, be sure the antenna system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built up static charges. Section 810
of the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70
provides information with respect to proper to
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dis­charge product, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge product, connec­tion to grounding electrodes and requirements
for the grounding electrodes.

20. Service.

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.

21. Replacement parts.

When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician uses replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or those that have
the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire or
electric shock or other hazards.

22. Safety check.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in
proper operation condition.

23. Wall or ceiling mounting.

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceil­ing only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Damage requiring service.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
service to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions.

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-

aged.

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 fol-

lowing the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, as an adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will and require exten­sive work by a qualified technician to restore in
the product to its normal operation.

e) If the product has been dropped or the cabinet

has been damaged.

f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance-this indicates a need for service.

25. Note to CATV system installer.

This reminder is provided to call the CATV sys­tem installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the
NEC that provides guidelines for proper ground­ing and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding sys­tem of the building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUND
CLAMP

S2898A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Location of Controls

1STANDBY Switch

2 POWER ON Indicator

3 CHANNEL UP Button

4 STANDBY mode Indicator

5 CHANNEL DOWN Button

6 RF OUT Jack

7 RF IN Jack

8 AUDIO R Jack

9 AUDIO L Jack

10 VIDEO OUT Jack

11 DC 12V IN Jack

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Remote Control

POWER

POWER ON/STANDBY the unit.

MUTE

Toggle between normal & mute the audio.

0-9 Numerical keys

Select the channel directly by entering its number.

CC

Close Caption selection.

EPG

Electronic Program Guide button. Display the

simple TV program guide.

SIGNAL

Display the received signal strength.

-

Auxiliary select channel.

OSD

Display the program information box in the screen

ASPECT

Change the display aspect ratio.

Move the cursor up/down for menu option.

Move the cursor left/right for menu option.

ENTER/OK

Enter and confirm the data in the menu system.

MENU

Open up the menu or return to the previous menu.

EXIT

Exit the menu or return to the previous menu.

AUDIO

Change the Audio.

VOL+/VOL-

Adjust the volume level.

CH+/CH-

Change the channels.

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1. Slide the tap and lifting the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert 2 x “AA” size batteries into the compartment as the

polarity marking inside the battery compartment.

3. Close the battery compartment cover.

Battery Precautions

Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:

1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated

in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the

device.

3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc)

or old batteries with fresh ones.

4. If the batteries in the device are consumed or the device is not to be used for

a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from

possible battery leakage.

5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can

overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)

6. Do not dispose of batteries in fire, batteries may explode or leak.

NOTES:

When there is an obstacle between the unit and the transmitter, the transmitter may

not operate.

When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or any other strong

light shines on the Remote Sensor of the unit, the remote operation may be

unstable.

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Connecting the Converter Box to your TV with RF Jack

1. Connect your existing antenna cable to the RF IN of the Converter Box.

2. Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable from the RF OUT of the Converter Box to

the antenna jack of the TV set.

3. Connect the AC/DC adaptor of Converter Box to the suitable wall outlet.

Insert the small plug of adaptor into the DC 12V IN jack on the rear of the unit.

Insert the AC/DC adaptor into any convenient having 100-240V~AC, 50/60Hz

household outlet in vertical or horizontal direction.

Connecting the Converter Box to your TV with AV Sockets

1. Connect your existing antenna cable to the RF IN of the Converter Box.

2. Connect the Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

(white, red, yellow) of the Converter Box to the Audio/Video IN jacks of the TV

set.

3. Connect the AC/DC adaptor of Converter Box to the suitable wall outlet.

Insert the small plug of adaptor into the DC 12V IN jack on the rear of the unit.

Insert the AC/DC adaptor into any convenient having 100-240V~AC, 50/60Hz

household outlet in vertical or horizontal direction.

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Connecting the Converter Box to your VCR

1. Connect your existing antenna cable to the RF IN of the Converter Box.

2. Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable from the RF OUT of the Converter Box to

the antenna IN jack of the VCR.

3. Connect the other RF coaxial cable (not included, you may be used the one

supplied from the VCR) from the antenna OUT jack of VCR to the antenna jack

of the TV set.

4. Connect the AC/DC adaptor of Converter Box to the suitable wall outlet.

Insert the small plug of adaptor into the DC 12V IN jack on the rear of the unit.

Insert the AC/DC adaptor into any convenient having 100-240V~AC, 50/60Hz

household outlet in vertical or horizontal direction.

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Install Guide

When the system is first use or user reset the set, the install guide will be displayed.

User can follow guide to set some parameter and scan the channel.

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

1. Volume Control

z Press the MUTE button to turn to silence mode.

z Press the MUTE button again or VOL+/VOL- buttons in orderto cancel the mute

function.

z Press the VOL+/VOL- buttons to adjust the volume level.

2. Select Channel

z Press “CH+/CH-“ to select the channel

z Press “0-9” and “-“ buttons to select the channel.

Example : Input “9” “-” “2” to select channel 9-2.

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3. Signal Strength

z Press SIGNAL button to display the strength of reception signal.

z Press EXIT or SIGNAL buttons again to turn off the displayed signal.

4. Program Information

Info Bar

Press OSD button to display the current broadcasting program information,

including:

z Channel Number

z Broadcast Station

z Program Name

z V-Chip Rating

z Audio Service Type

z Rating Info

z Resolution

z Display Format

z Close Caption

z Current Time and Date

z Hour of Current Program

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5. Closed Caption

z The device supports Closed Caption decoding function, the “Closed Caption” is

a system which allows conversations, narration and sound effects in TV

programs and home videos to appear as captions on the screen.

z Not all the programs and videos offer closed caption.

z Press “C.C” to get the “Closed Caption” service:

Off -> Service1 -> Service2 -> Service3 -> Service4 -> Service5 -> Service6

-> CC1 -> CC2 -> CC3 -> CC4 -> TT1 -> TT2 -> TT3 -> TT4 -> Off

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6. Audio Mode

Use to select output audio language.

Note: This function only applicable to the broadcasting program with

Multi-language.

Press AUDIO button to change desired audio language.

7. TV Rating

Use to block those broadcasting program with violence, sex, not suitable for children.

Use MENU to select rating accordingly.

Following would be shown after the program is blocked.

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8. Aspect

Press ASPECT button to change the display screen among.

z Center

z Full

z Letter

Note: This function will be available on the 16:9 broadcasting ONLY. If it is 4:3

broadcasting, the screen will not any change.

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MAIN MENU

After installing your antenna system and DIGITAL CONVERTER BOX with

appropriate connectors.

Plug in the AC/DC adaptor and switch ON the DIGITAL CONVERTER BOX.

Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu. The main menu consists of 3

sub-menus. The following on screen display appear:

1. Apps

Items in Apps are “Simple Guide”

Simple Guide lists the followed programs’ simple information in current channel.

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2. Channel

Items in channel are “Auto Scan” and “Manual Scan”

2.1 Auto Scan

Press “

It may take you several minutes.

Press “OK” or “MENU” to stop auto scan and watch the first channel (only available

after auto-scan is done).

“ to focus “Auto Scan”, Press “ENTER” to scan ATSC program channels.

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2.2 Manual Scan

Press “

Press “

Press “OK” to make a scan on selected channel.

3. Setup

Items in setup are “Screen Setting”, “System Setting”, “Parent Control”, “Closed

Caption” Time Zone” and “Restore Setting”.

In the sub-menu, user can set screen, OSD language, audio language, power save

mode, RF output, parental control, closed caption and time zone. And user reset

the system to restore setting.

” to focus “Manual Scan”,

” to select channel wanted

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3.1 Screen Setting

Press “

” to select the display screen from FULL, LETTER and CENTER.

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3.2 System Setting

z Select OSD Language

Press “

Press “

z Select Audio Language

Press “

Press “

z Set Sleep Timer

Press “

Press “

4HR

z Set Sound Output

Press “

Press “

z Set RF Output Channel

Press “

Press “

” to focus “OSD Language”,

” to select the On Screen Language : English, Spanish, French

” to focus “Audio Language”,

” to select the Audio Language : English, Spanish, French

” to focus “Power Save Mode”,

” to change the Sleep Timer : OFF, 15MIN, 30MIN, 1HR, 2HR,

” to focus “Sound Output”,

” to change the Sound Output : Normal, Left, Right, Mixed

” to focus “RF Output”,

” to change the RF Output Channel : channel3, channel4

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2 How to set V-CHIP

z Enter Parental Control.

z Need to input password by press 0-9” (default is 1 2 3 4)

z Press “

Control.

z Press “ ” to focus Country, and press “ ” to select country : USA, Canada.

z Select Rating Control, and press “ENTER” access the Rating Control screen.

z Select TV Rating or MPAA Rating in USA Country, and press “OK” access Rating

screen wanted.

” to focus Lock System, and press “ ” to open or close Parental

z Select English Rating or French Rating in Canada Country, and press “OK”

access Rating screen wanted.

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z Press “ ” to select the rating and press “OK” to block the rating. The higher

rating will be blocked automatically.

3. Change Password

Press “

Please don’t forget the password you have set up.

” to select “Change Password” to modify the parental control password.

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3.4 Closed Caption

Select Closed Caption, and press “ENTER”, it will show the content of Closed

Caption.

Press “

caption wanted. All changes can only be reflected on Service1 setting.

3.5 Time Zone

Timer item provides user to setup daylight saving, time zone and timer. Time zone

setting will influence display time in menu.

Press “

” to focus items, and press “ ” to setup the attributes of closed

”to focus items, and press “ ” to setup.

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3.6 Restore Setting

User can use restore setting to reset system or reset all default setting

3.7 Factory Mode

If we turn on Menu, press “1591” can enter the factory mode.

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Watching the Normal TV (NTSC) stations

z To watching the normal TV (NTSC) stations, turn OFF the Converter Box by

press the STANDBY button on the unit or POWER button on remote control.

When the Converter Box I Power OFF (Standby) mode. The raw normal

analog (NTSC) TV signals will transmit to the TV through the Converter Box.

You can watch those normal TV stations as usual.

z When the Converter Box in Power ON mode. Only the converted Digital TV

signals can transmit to the TV through the Converter Box.

Warning : If the AC/DC adaptor of the Converter Box failure, no any TV signals can

be received by the TV through the Converter Box.

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More Information

Troubleshooting tips

Unit does not work

Unplug the AC/DC adaptor and plug it again.

No picture on the TV screen

Make sure the converter box is turned ON.

Make sure the connections between the converter box and TV are properly

done.

Choose different channels or video inputs on the TV set until the picture

appears.

No sound

Make sure the connections between the converter box and TV are properly

done.

Make sure the TV sound is not muted.

Remote control does not work

Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

Replace the batteries if they are exhausted.

Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the converter box.

Cannot watch a bilingual TV program in its secondary language.

Make sure you have correctly selected the audio settings. Refer to AV settings

in the main menu.

The Converter Box has turned OFF suddenly.

Check if POWER SAVER is activated in the main menu. It is set to 4 hours by

default.

Weak signal or channel not available

Try to reposition of antenna. If the signal is still weak, a more powerful

antenna may be required to boost reception for the Digital TV signal.

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Technical Specifications

Power Supply : AC/DC adaptor (Input : AC 100-240V~50/60Hz, 0.2A ; Output : DC

12V, 0.8A)

RF Freq. Range : 57MHz 863MHz

RF Channel Range : CH2 CH69

RF Input/Output Impedance : 75 Ohms

RF Output Channel : CH3 / CH4, selectable system

Input : HD-ATSC, SD-ATSC and NTSC

Output : NTSC

Video Output Impedance : 75 Ohms

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Craig warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in material and
workmanship under normal use for a period of 90 days from date of purchase. If service
is required, please return the product to the store where it was purchased for exchange;
or, pack the unit in the original packing material with all accessories if applicable, a copy
of your sales receipt and a Cashier’s check or Money Order for $15.00 (to cover shipping
and handling costs) payable to Craig Electronics International Ltd. Ship your product
freight pre-paid. Your unit will be repaired, replaced or a refund will be forwarded to you
within four weeks of receipt of your unit. Please ship your unit to:

Craig Electronics International Ltd.

1160 NW 163 Drive

Miami, Fl 33169

This warranty is void if the product has been: a) Used in a commercial application or
rental. b) Damaged through misuse, negligence, or abuse. c) Modified or repaired by
anyone other than an authorized Craig service center. d) Damaged because it is
improperly connected to any other equipment.
Note: This warranty does not cover: a) Ordinary adjustments as outlined in the Owner’s
Manual which can be performed by the customer. b) Damage to equipment not properly
connected to the product. c) Any cost incurred in shipping the product for repair. d)
Damage to the product not used in the USA.

This warranty is not transferable and only applies to the original purchase. Any implied
warranties, including the warranty of merchantability, are limited in duration to the period
of this expressed warranty and no warranty whether expressed or implied shall apply to
the product thereafter.

Under no circumstance shall Craig be liable for any loss or consequential damage arising
out of the use of this product. This warranty gives specific legal rights. However, you may
have other rights which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations
on implied warranties or exclusion of consequential damage. Therefore, these
restrictions may not apply to you.

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