Standard MT620 Owner's Manual
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Communications
SATELLITE & BROADBAND
PRODUCTS DIVISION
International and Domestic Satellite Receiver
CONTINENTAL
Model MT620
OWNER'S
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MANUAL
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards
General Information
Specifications
BROADBAND
SATELLITE
Controls
Installation and Setup
Options
MT620
SATELLITE RECEIVER
This manual is intended for use by the end user and qualified technicians. It includes all
necessary information pertainingto the MT620 Satellite Receiverapplicationsandinstal
lation.Changes that occur after the date of printing will be incorporated in supplemental
service bulletins.
This document is the property of Standard Communications Corp.and embodies proprietary subject matter of Standard Communications Corp.All design, manufacture, reproduction, use and sale rights regarding the same are expressly reserved.This document
maynot be reproduced without written consentfrom Standard CommunicationsCorp.All
copyright,patent and trade secrets areexpresslyreserved by Standard Communications
Corp.
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
A VIS - RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE -
NE PAS OUVRIR
Forusersafety,the caution labelshownabovehas been affixed to the rear panelofthis
equipment.The significance of the twosymbols enclosed bytriangles is described below:
This symbol means that dangerous voltage levels are
presentwithintheequipment.Thesevoltagesarenotinsulated, and may be of sufficient strength to cause serious
bodily injury if touched. This symbol may also appear on
schematics.
This symbol calls attention to a critical procedure, or
means that you should refer to the instruction manual for
operating or service information. Only qualified service
personnel are to install or service the equipment. This
symbol may also appear in text and on schematics.
WARNING:TOREDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EX
POSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE!
SeeIMPORTANTSAFEGUARDSon followingpages foradditionalsafetyinstructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Standard Communications Corp. (SCC) urges you to
followthese safetyguidelines prior to installing and op
erating this equipment:
Read These Instructions First
Read all safety and operating instructions before
operating this equipment.
Retain This Manual
Retain safety and operating instructions for future
reference.
Follow Instructions
Follow all instructions for installing and operating
this equipment.
Heed All Warnings
Adhereto all warningson the equipment andin this
manual.
Cleaning
Unplug the equipment from the electr ical outlet
before cleaning the equipment, accessories, or
attachments. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Environment
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Place this equipment in an environment that pro
vides proper ventilation. Do not place this equip
ment near or over a radiator or heat register.
Power Sources
Operatethisequipmentonly from the type ofpower
source indicated on the label on the back panel.
Grounding or Polarization
This equipment is shipped with a polarized ACline
plug (a plug with one blade wider than the other).
This plug will only fit into the electrical outlet one
way. This is a safety feature.If you are unable to in
sert the plug into an outlet, try reversingthe plug. If
the plug still does not fit, contact your electrician to
replacetheobsoleteoutlet.Donotdefeatthesafety
purpose of the polarized plug.
Power Cord Protection
Routepowersupplycordssothattheyarenotlikely
tobe walkedon or pinched byitemsplacedupon or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at
plugs,receptacles,andoutlets,and the pointwhere
they exit from the unit.
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Accessories and Attachments
Only use accessories and attachments recom
mended by SCC. Using accessories and attach
ments not recommended by SCC may be
hazardous to the equipment and/or the operator.
Water and Moisture
Do not operate this equipment in high-humidity ar
eas.
Location
Install this equipment only in a mounting rack rec
ommendedbySCC.Thisequipment,and/oracces
sories and attachments, must be installed as
described in Chapter4 of thismanual.Donot place
this equipment on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket,or table.The unit may fall, causing serious
personnel injury and serious damage to the unit.
Ventilation
Donotblockorcoverslots oropeningsinthisequip
ment.Thesefeatures are providedfor ventilation to
protect the equipment from overheating.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
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Be sure that the outdoor components of the an
tenna system are grounded in accordance with lo
cal, Federal, and National Electric Code (NEC)
requirements.Payparticularattention to NEC Sec
tions810-21,820-22,and820-40.SeeChapter4in
this manual for a typical grounding setup.
Lightning
For added protection during a lightning storm, or
when the equipment is left unattended and unused
forlongperiods of time,unplug the equipment from
the outlet and disconnect the lines between this
equipment and the antenna subsystem. This will
prevent damage to the equipment that could be
caused by lightning or power line surges.
Power Lines
Do not locatethe antenna subsystem in thevicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing the antenna sub
system,takeextremecaretopreventtouchingsuch
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power lines or circuits. Contact with power lines or
circuits can be fatal.
Overloading
Do not overload electrical outlets or extension
cords. This practice can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
Improper Adjustments
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operatinginstructions in this manual.Any improper
adjustment of other controls may damage or
misalign the equipment, and often requires exten
sive work by a qualified technician to restore the
equipment to its normal operation.
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Solid and Liquid Contamination
Never push foreign objects of any kind into this
equipment through openings in the equipment.
Such objects may touch points where dangerous
voltage is present. In addition, foreign objects can
short out parts, and may result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on or into the
equipment.
Note to CATV System Installers
This reminder is provided to call your attention to
NEC Articles 810-21, 820-22, and 820-40, which
provide guidelines forproper grounding. In particu
lar,thesearticles specifythatthecablegroundshall
be connected to the building ground system as
close to the point ofcable entr y as practical.Refer
to Chapter 4 for installation instructions.
Servicing
The followingare conditions that may indicate the equipment requires servicing. Unplug theequipment from
the electrical outlet, and refer servicing to qualifiedSCC service personnel. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages.
• If the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
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If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
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If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
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If the equipment has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
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If the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, ensurethat the service technician only uses replacement parts recom
mendedbySCC.Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmayresultinfire,electric shock,orimproperoperation oftheunit.
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Safety Checks
Uponcompletion of any serviceorrepair to the equipment,askthe servicetechnicianto perform safety checks
to determine that the equipment is in proper operating condition.
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