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Safety & Care
Your DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards. You should, however, be aware of the following important precautions for safe
and optimal use of the equipment.
Meaning of symbols printed on the rear panel of the product:
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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 polarized 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.
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 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.
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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 re 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 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.
• Never insert objects of any kind into any openings in the DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER.
• Place it on a at, 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 modications 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.
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DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER
OPEN
POWER
OPEN
GUIDE
MENU
SELECT
REC ACTIVE INFO
RES
HDMI
ETHERNET
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN!
Main Power
1 meter
Power
Cable
Satellite
Antenna
Cables
ATSC
Off-Air
Antenna
Cable
USB
DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER
Place your DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER on top of or
1.
underneath your DIRECTV® Receiver.
Note: The following DIRECTV® Receiver models are
compatible with the USB Off-Air Tuner: DIRECTV Plus®
HD DVR (models HR21 and above, DIRECTV Plus® DVR
(R22 model only), DIRECTV® HD (models H21 and above) or
DIRECTV® Home Media Center.
• Disconnect the power cable from the back of the
2.
DIRECTV® Receiver.
• Connect the USB cable from the DIRECTV USB OFF-
AIR TUNER to the DIRECTV® Receiver.
• Connect the off-air antenna to the DIRECTV USB
OFF-AIR TUNER.
• Connect the power cable that comes with the
DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR TUNER to the DIRECTV®
Receiver.
• Connect the power cable that was removed from the
DIRECTV® Receiver to the DIRECTV USB OFF-AIR
TUNER.
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Your equipment may not look exactly like the model
illustrated.