Important Safety Instructions - DirecTV HD DVR User Manual

Safety & Care
Your DIRECTV® Plus HD DVR 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:
• The " bolt of lightning" indicates un-insulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of
everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.
• The "exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.

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.
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 that no objects
filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
TIP
We highly recommend plugging
the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR into
a surge protector to prevent
damage from fluctuations in your
power supply.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure not to place your
DIRECTV Receiver near
anything WET or HOT!