DirecTV L14 User Manual page 4

Safety & Care
IMPORTANT: Be sure not
to place your DIRECTV
®
Receiver near anything
WET or HOT!
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Safety & Care
• 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 fire or shock. It's
also important to use only the type of power source indicated on the marking label or in this
manual.
• To prevent electrical shock, this apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earthing and fully inserted.
• Avoid audio hum or interference by inserting all cable plugs firmly 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® Receiver (other than the
DIRECTV® Access Card as detailed in this chapter).
• Place it on a flat, hard surface — do not operate the DIRECTV® Receiver on a carpet or other
padded surface.
• Always unplug your DIRECTV® Receiver before moving it.
• Always unplug the DIRECTV® Receiver, TV and other equipment before you connect or
disconnect any cables.
• To disconnect power from the unit, always remove its power supply unit from the AC mains supply
(rather than disconnect the 12 V cord from the unit). Therefore you must install your DIRECTV®
Receiver near to the wall AC outlet, which should be easily accessible.