Preventing Power Cord Damage

Arrange all power cords so that people or pets cannot walk on the cords. Do not place objects on the cords. Do not lean objects against the cords. Placing objects on or leaning objects against cords can damage the cords. Give particular attention to cords at the point at which the cord connects to plugs, at the electrical outlets, and where the cords exit the product.

Protecting Against Power Surges

To protect this product from power surge damage, ground (earth) your cable product to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. To avoid these voltage surges that can be caused by lightning storms and power outages, do the following:

•Plug this product into a surge protector in order to reduce the risk of damage.

•Ground your antenna system, if applicable, to provide some protection against voltage surges and a built-up static charge.

Usage Warnings

Providing Ventilation

This product has openings for ventilation that protect it from overheating. To ensure the reliability of this product, do the following:

•Do not block or cover these openings.

•Do not place entertainment devices (such as VCRs or DVDs), lamps, books, vases with liquids, or other objects on top of this product.

•Do not place this product in any of the following locations:

–On a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface

–Over a radiator or heat register

–In an enclosure, such as a bookcase or rack, unless the installation provides proper ventilation

Selecting a Proper Location

Place this product in a location that is close enough to an electrical outlet and where the power cord is easily accessible to be disconnected from the wall outlet or from the rear panel of the product.

Important: The power cord is the mains power supply disconnect device.

Place this product on a stable surface. The surface must support the size and weight of this product.

WARNING:

Avoid personal injury and damage to this product! An unstable surface may cause this product to fall.

Cleaning This Product

Before cleaning this product, unplug it from the electrical outlet. Use a damp cloth to clean this product. Do not use a liquid cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do not use a magnetic/ static cleaning device (dust remover) to clean this product.

Protecting This Product From Foreign Objects and Water or Moisture Damage

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 a fire or electric shock.

Do not expose this product to liquids or moisture. Do not place this product on a wet surface. Do not spill liquids on or near this product.

WARNING:

Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! Never push objects through the openings in this product. Foreign objects can cause electrical shorts that can result in electric shock or fire. Do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Do not place objects filled with liquid, such as vases, on this product.

Accessories

Do not use accessories with this product unless recommended by your cable service provider.

To protect this product from damage due to interference of other electronic devices, or to connect this product to additional devices, heed the instructions in the following warnings.

WARNING:

Maintain electrical safety! Power-operated devices that you connect to this product should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the device itself. Do not modify the device. Any modifications to this device may defeat this product or the device’s safety features that help to avoid any potential for electric shock or fire. If in doubt about any modifications to this device, contact qualified service personnel.

WARNING:

Use this product only with a cart, stand, bracket, table, or other mounting accessories that meet Scientific-Atlanta specification. Carefully follow all instructions for proper mounting.

Service Warnings

Servicing This Product

Do not open the cover of this product. If you open the cover, your warranty will be void. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only. Contact your cable service provider for instructions.

WARNING:

Avoid electric shock! Opening or removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltages. Perform only the servicing instructions included in the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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

Obtaining Service for Product Damage

For damage that requires service, unplug this product from the AC outlet. Then, contact your cable service provider or qualified service personnel to obtain service for the following conditions:

•If there is damage to the power-supply cord or plug

•If liquid enters this product

•If you expose this product to rain or water

•If you drop this product, a heavy object falls on this product, or damage occurs to the cover of this product

•If this product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions

•If this product exhibits a distinct change in performance

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