Scientific Atlanta 8300 DVR User Manual


 
Read and Retain These
Instructions
Read all of the instructions before you operate this set-
top. Give particular attention to all safety precautions.
Retain the instructions for future reference.
Comply with all warning and caution statements in the
instructions. Observe all warning and caution symbols
that are affixed to this set-top.
Comply with all instructions that accompany this set-
top.
Placement
Place this set-top in a location that is close enough to an
electrical outlet to accommodate the length of the power
cord.
Note: The power cord is the mains power supply
disconnect device.
Place this set-top on a stable surface. The surface must
support the size and weight of this set-top.
WARNING:
Avoid personal injury and damage to this
set-top. An unstable surface may cause this
set-top to fall.
Ventilation
This set-top has openings for ventilation that protect it
from overheating. To ensure the reliability of this set-top,
follow these guidelines to avoid obstructing the openings:
Do not place other equipment, lamps, books, vases
with liquid, or any other object on the top of this set-
top.
Do not place this set-top in any of the following
locations:
- On a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface
- Over a radiator or a heat register
- In an enclosure, such as a bookcase or
equipment rack, unless the installation
provides proper ventilation
Cleaning the Set-Top
Before cleaning this set-top, unplug it from the electrical
outlet. Use a damp cloth to clean this set-top. Do not use
a liquid cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do not use a
magnetic/static cleaning device (dust remover) to clean
this set-top.
Safety Compliance Statements
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS
Note to CATV System Installer
(USA/Canada Only)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820-40
of the NEC (Section 54, Part I of the Canadian
Electrical Code), that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the CATV cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove cover (or back).
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol is intended to alert you of the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying this product.
This symbol is intended to alert you that
uninsulated voltage within this product may
have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock.
Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of
contact with any inside part of this product.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.