DirecTV D12 User Manual

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CAUTION: Avoid moisture to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock. The DIRECTV Receiver 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.
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Ensure proper ventilation — the vent slots on the DIRECTV Receiver 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.
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Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DIRECTV Receiver. Also, do not stack the receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an audio 
power amplifier.
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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.
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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.
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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.
This reminder is provided to call your attention to articles 810 and 820 of the 2002 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.
Note to Satellite Dish Installer
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Never insert objects of any kind into any openings in the DIRECTV Receiver (other than the DIRECTV® Access Card as detailed 
in this chapter).
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Place it on a flat, hard surface — do not operate the DIRECTV Receiver on a carpet or other padded surface. 
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Always unplug your DIRECTV Receiver before moving it. 
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Always unplug the DIRECTV Receiver, TV and other equipment before you connect or disconnect any cables.
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Leave the main power connector accessible the mains connector at the back of the unit in case of emergency shutdown
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CAUTION: Electric Shock — never attempt to disassemble the DIRECTV Receiver 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. 
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Do not drop your DIRECTV Receiver and always move it with care.
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Have your DIRECTV Receiver professionally serviced (do not attempt to service it yourself )
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Any changes or modifications 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.
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.
TIP
We highly recommend 
plugging the DIRECTV 
Receiver into a surge 
protector to prevent damage 
from fl uctuations in your 
power supply. 
CAUTION
There is a danger of explosion 
if batteries are incorrectly 
replaced.
Replace only with same or 
equivalent type.
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