Cisco PowerVu D9858 Operating instructions
PowerVu®Model D9858
AdvancedReceiverTranscoder
Installation and Operation Guide
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PowerVu®Model D9858
AdvancedReceiverTranscoder
Installation and Operation Guide
Notices
Trademark Acknowledgements
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AVC/MPEG-4/H.264 Products
With respect to each AVC/MPEG-4/H.264 product, Scientific Atlanta is obligated
to provide the following notice:
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A
CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC
STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED
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Accordingly, please be advised that service providers, content providers and
broadcasters are required to obtain a separate use license from MPEG LA prior to
any use of AVC/MPEG-4/H.264 encoders and/or decoders.
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Safety Precautions
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Exception: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and that, for some
specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a
CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any
other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the product in the
cleaning description above.
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a
swimming pool; and the like.
8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product.
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This symbol alerts you to
the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage inside
the product enclosure that
poses a risk of electric shock.
This symbol alerts you to
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions included
with this product.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVERS FROM THIS UNIT. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. SEE ADDITIONAL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
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Safety Precautions, Continued
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and
to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating,
and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never
be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If
the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Alternate Warnings – This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-
type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
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Safety Precautions, Continued
13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
14. Protective Attachment Plug – The product is equipped with an attachment plug
having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for
replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is
required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified
by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug.
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Figure 1. Outdoor antenna grounding
16. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
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Safety Precautions, Continued
17. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits
as contact with them might be fatal.
18. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
19. Object and Liquid Entry – 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. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
20. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
21. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a
need for service.
22. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is
in proper operating condition.
24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
25. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
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Safety Precautions, Continued
Protect yourself from electric shock and your system from damage!
• This product complies with international safety and design standards. Observe all safety
procedures that appear throughout this guide, and the safety symbols that are affixed to
this product.
• If circumstances impair the safe operation of this product, stop operation and secure this
product against further operation.
Avoid personal injury and product damage! Do not proceed beyond any symbol until
you fully understand the indicated conditions!
Power
•Important! This is a Class I product. You must earth this product.
•This product plugs into a socket-outlet. The socket-outlet must be near this product,
and must be easily accessible. Connect this product only to the power source that is
indicated on the back panel of this product. If this product does not have a mains
power switch, the power cord serves this purpose.
Enclosure
• Do not allow moisture to enter this product.
• Do not open the enclosure of this product unless otherwise specified.
• Do not push objects through openings in the enclosure of this product.
Cables
• Always disconnect all power cables before servicing this product.
• Always pull on the plug or the connector to disconnect a cable. Never pull on the cable
itself.
• Do not walk on or place stress on cables or plugs.
Factory service
• Refer service only to service personnel who are authorized by the factory.
You will find this symbol on the product and/or in the literature that
accompanies this product.
It indicates important operating or maintenance instructions.
You may find this symbol on the product and/or in the literature that
accompanies this product.
It indicates a live terminal; the symbol pointing to the terminal device.
You may find this symbol on the product and/or in the literature that
accompanies this product.
It indicates a protective earth terminal.
You may find this symbol on the product and/or in the literature that
accompanies this product.
It indicates excessive or dangerous heat.
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Règles de sécurité
Protégez-vous des risques d'électrocution et protégez votre système contre les
endommagements éventuels.
• Ce produit respecte les standards internationaux de sécurité et de conception. Veuillez
observer toutes les procédures de sécurité qui apparaissent dans ce guide, ainsi que les
symboles de sécurité qui figurent sur le produit.
• Si, du fait des circonstances, ce produit cesse de fonctionner normalement, cessez de
l'utiliser et empêchez-en l'utilisation future.
Évitez le risque de blessures et de dommages aux produits! Ne procédez à aucune tâche
tant que vous n'aurez pas entièrement assimilé les conditions indiquées par un symbole!
Alimentation
•Important! Ce produit fait partie de la classe I. Vous devez le mettre à la terre.
•Ce produit se branche dans une prise murale. Cette dernière doit être placée à
proximité du produit et doit être facilement accessible.
•Ne branchez ce produit qu'à la source d'alimentation indiquée sur son panneau arrière.
•Si ce produit n'a pas d'interrupteur d'alimentation générale, le cordon d'alimentation
remplit ce rôle.
Enceinte
• Ne laissez pas l'humidité pénétrer dans ce produit.
• N'ouvrez pas l'enceinte de ce produit, sauf instructions contraires.
• Ne forcez pas d'objets dans les ouvertures du boîtier.
Câbles
• Débranchez toujours tous les cordons d'alimentation avant de réparer ce produit.
• Tirez toujours sur la prise ou le connecteur pour débrancher un câble. Ne tirez jamais
directement sur le câble.
• Ne marchez pas sur les câbles ou les prises et n'y exercez aucune pression.
Réparations effectuées à l'usine
• Ne confiez les travaux de réparations qu'au personnel autorisé par l'usine.
Ce symbole figure dans la documentation accompagnant ce produit. Il indique
d'importantes instructions de fonctionnement ou d'entretien.
Ce symbole peut être attaché à ce produit. Il indique une borne sous tension; la
direction indique la borne.
Ce symbole peut être attaché à ce produit. Il indique une borne de terre de
protection.
Ce symbole peut être attaché à ce produit. Il indique une température excessive ou
dangereuse.
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Sicherheitsvorkehrungen
Schützen Sie sich gegen elektrischen Schlag, und Ihr Gerät gegen Beschädigung!
• Dieses Gerät entspricht internationalen Sicherheits-und Ausführungsnormen. Beachten
Sie alle in diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Sicherheitshinweise sowie die am Gerät
angebrachten Warnzeichen.
• Sollten örtliche Umstände den sicheren Betrieb dieses Gerätes beeinträchtigen, schalten
Sie es ab und sichern es gegen weitere Benutzung.
Vermeiden Sie Verletzungen sowie Beschädigung des Gerätes! Wenn Sie zu einem der
folgenden Warnzeichen gelangen, nicht weiterarbeiten, bis Sie seine Bedeutung voll
verstanden haben!
Netzspannung
•Wichtig! Dieses Gerät ist ein Produkt der Schutzklasse I. Es muß geerdet werden.
•Das Gerät ist an einer Steckdose anzuschließen. Diese muß sich leicht zugänglich in
unmittelbarer Nähe des Gerätes befinden.
•Die Netzversorgung muß den auf der Rückwand des Gerätes angegebenen Werten
entsprechen.
•Falls sich kein Hauptschalter am Gerät befindet, dient das Netzkabel diesem Zweck.
Gehäuse
• Das Innere des Gerätes ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
• Das Gehäuse ist nicht zu öffnen.
• Niemals einen Gegenstand durch die Gehäuseöffnungen einführen!
Kabel
• Vor jeglicher Wartung des Gerätes sind alle Kabel zu entfernen.
• Hierzu grundsätzlich am Stecker oder Verbindungsstück und niemals am Kabel selber
ziehen.
• Nicht auf die Kabel oder Stecker treten oder diese einer Zugbelastung aussetzen.
Hersteller-Wartung
Wartungsarbeiten sind nur durch vom Hersteller autorisierte Techniker vorzunehmen.
Dieses Symbol erscheint auf dem Gerät und/oder in der ihm beiliegenden
Literatur. Es bedeutet wichtige, zu beachtende Betriebs-oder
Wartungsanweisungen.
Wenn dieses Zeichen am Gerät angebracht ist, warnt es vor einer
spannungsführenden Stelle.
Dieses Symbol kennzeichnet auf dem Gerät die Anschlußstelle der Sicherheitserde.
Wenn dieses Zeichen am Gerät angebracht ist, warnt es vor heißen Stellen, die zu
Verbrennungen führen können.
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Precauciones de seguridad
¡Protéjase contra la electrocución y proteja su sistema contra los daños!
• Este producto cumple con los criterios internacionales de seguridad y diseño. Observe
todas los procedimientos de seguridad que aparecen en esta guía, y los símbolos de
seguridad adheridos a este producto.
• Si las circunstancias impiden la operación segura de este producto, suspenda la operación
y asegure este producto para que no siga funcionando.
¡Evite lastimarse y evite dañar el producto! No avance más allá de cualquier símbolo
hasta comprender completamente las condiciones indicadas!
Power
•Importante! Este es un producto de Clase I. Tiene que estar conectado a tierra.
•Este producto se conecta a un enchufe. El enchufe necesita estar cerca del producto y
ser fácilmente accesible.
•Conecte este producto únicamente a la fuente de suministro eléctrico indicada en el
panel posterior del producto.
•Si el producto no tiene interruptor para la linea principal, utilice el cordón toma de
corriente para este propósito.
Cubierta
• No permita que la humedad penetre en este producto.
• No abra la cubierta del producto a menos que se indique lo contrario.
• No introduzca objetos a través de las aberturas de la cubierta del producto.
Cables
• Siempre desconectar todos los cables eléctricos antes de revisar o reparar el producto.
• Tire siempre del enchufe o del conector para desconectar un cable. Nunca tire del cable
mismo.
• No camine ni aplique presión sobre los cables o enchufes..
Revisión y reparación de fábrica
Solo personal aprobado por la fábrica puede darle servicio al producto.
Encontrará este símbolo en el impreso que acompaña a este producto. Este símbolo
indica instrucciones importantes de funcionamiento o mantenimiento.
Es posible que este símbolo esté pegado al producto. Este símbolo indica un
terminal vivo, la flecha apunta hacia el aparato terminal
Podría encontrar este símbolo pegado al producto. Este símbolo indica un terminal
de protección de tierra.
Podría encontrar este símbolo pegado al producto. Este símbolo indica calor
excesivo o peligroso.
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Precauzioni di sicurezza
Proteggetevi da scosse elettriche e proteggete il vostro sistema da possibili danni!
• Questo prodotto soddisfa le norme internazionali per la sicurezza ed il design. Seguite
tutte le procedure di sicurezza contenute in questa guida e i simboli di sicurezza applicati
al prodotto.
• Se circostanze avverse compromettono la sicurezza d'uso di questo prodotto,
interrompetene l'uso e assicuratevi che il prodotto non venga più utilizzato.
Evitare infortuni alla persona e danni al prodotto! Non procedere oltre a qualunque
simbolo fino a quando non si siano comprese pienamente le condizioni indicate!
Alimentazione
•Importante! Questo prodotto è di Classe I. Va messo a terra.
•Questo prodotto si inserisce in una presa di corrente. La presa di corrente deve essere
in prossimità del prodotto, e deve essere facilmente accessibile.
•Collegare questo prodotto solamente alla fonte di alimentazione indicata sul pannello
posteriore di questo prodotto.
•Se questo prodotto non è dotato di un interruttore principale, il cavo di alimentazione
funge a questo scopo.
Chiusura
• Proteggete da umidità questo prodotto.
• Non aprire la chiusura di questo prodotto a meno che non sia specificato diversamente.
•Noninserireoggettiattraverso le fessure della chiusura.
Cavi
• Staccare sempre tutti i cavi di alimentazione prima di svolgere l'assistenza tecnica al
prodotto.
• Per scollegare un cavo tirate la spina o il connettore, non tirare mai il cavo stesso.
• Non calpestare o sottoporre a sollecitazioni i cavi o le prese.
Riparazionoi di fabbrica
• Per le riparazioni contattate solamente personale tecnico autoizzato dalla fabbrica.
Questo simbolo, che appare nella letteratura di accompagnamento del prodotto,
indica importanti istruzioni d'uso e di manutenzione.
Sul prodotto potete vedere questo simbolo che indica un dispositivo terminale
sotto tensione; la freccia punta verso il dispositivo.
Potrete trovare il presente simbolo applicato a questo prodotto. Questo simbolo
indica un terminale protettivo di messa a terra.
Potrete trovare il presente simbolo attaccato a questo prodotto. Questo simbolo
indica un calore eccessivo o pericoloso.
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Important Safety Instructions
Read and Retain Instructions
Carefully read all safety and operating instructions before operating this equipment, and
retain them for future reference.
Follow Instructions and Heed Warnings
Follow all operating and use instructions. Pay attention to all warnings and cautions in the
operating instructions, as well as those that are affixed to this equipment.
Terminology
The terms defined below are used in this document. The definitions given are based on
those found in safety standards.
Service Personnel - The term service personnel applies to trained and qualified individuals
who are allowed to install, replace, or service electrical equipment. The service personnel
are expected to use their experience and technical skills to avoid possible injury to
themselves and others due to hazards that exist in service and restricted access areas.
User and Operator - The terms user and operator apply to persons other than service
personnel.
Ground(ing) and Earth(ing) - The terms ground(ing) and earth(ing) are synonymous. This
document uses ground(ing) for clarity, but it can be interpreted as having the same meaning
as earth(ing).
Electric Shock Hazard
This equipment meets applicable safety standards.
Electric shock can cause personal injury or even death. Avoid direct contact with dangerous
voltages at all times. The protective ground connection is essential to safe operation and
must be verified before connecting the power supply.
Know the following safety warnings and guidelines:
• Dangerous Voltages
- Only qualified service personnel are allowed to perform equipment installation or
replacement.
- Only qualified service personnel are allowed to remove chassis covers and access any
of the components inside the chassis.
• Grounding
- Do not violate the protective grounding by using an extension cable, power cable, or
autotransformer without a protective ground conductor.
- Take care to maintain the protective grounding of this equipment during service or
repair and to re-establish the protective grounding before putting this equipment back
into operation.
WARNING:
To reduce risk of electric shock, perform only the instructions that are included in the
operating instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only.
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Important Safety Instructions, Continued
Installation Site
When selecting the installation site, comply with the following:
•Protective Ground - The protective ground lead of the building's electrical installation
should comply with national and local requirements.
•Environmental Condition - The installation site should be dry, clean, and ventilated. Do
not use this equipment where it could be at risk of contact with water. Ensure that this
equipment is operated in an environment that meets the requirements as stated in this
equipment's technical specifications, which may be found on this equipment's data sheet.
Installation Requirements
Equipment Placement
To protect against equipment damage or injury to personnel, comply with the following:
• Install this equipment in a restricted access location.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Place this equipment close enough to a mains AC outlet to accommodate the length of
this equipment's power cord.
• Route all power cords so that people cannot walk on, place objects on, or lean objects
against them. This may pinch or damage the power cords. Pay particular attention to
power cords at plugs, outlets, and the points where the power cords exit this equipment.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with this equipment.
• Make sure the mounting surface or rack is stable and can support the size and weight of
this equipment.
• The mounting surface or rack should be appropriately anchored according to
manufacturer's specifications. Ensure this equipment is securely fastened to the mounting
surface or rack where necessary to protect against damage due to any disturbance and
subsequent fall.
Ventilation
This equipment has openings for ventilation to protect it from overheating. To ensure
equipment reliability and safe operation, do not block or cover any of the ventilation
openings. Install the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING:
Allow only qualified service personnel to install this equipment.
The installation must conform to all local codes and regulations.
WARNING:
Avoid personal injury and damage to this equipment. An unstable mounting surface
may cause this equipment to fall.
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Important Safety Instructions, Continued
Rack Mounting Safety Precautions
Mechanical Loading
Make sure that the rack is placed on a stable surface. If the rack has stabilizing devices,
install these stabilizing devices before mounting any equipment in the rack.
Reduced Airflow
When mounting this equipment in the rack, do not obstruct the cooling airflow through the
rack. Be sure to mount the blanking plates to cover unused rack space. Additional
components such as combiners and net strips should be mounted at the back of the rack, so
that the free airflow is not restricted.
Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
Only install this equipment in a humidity- and temperature-controlled environment that
meets the requirements given in this equipment's technical specifications.
Handling Precautions
When moving a cart that contains this equipment, check for any of the following possible
hazards:
• Use caution when moving this equipment/cart combination to avoid injury from tip-
over.
• If the cart does not move easily, this condition may indicate obstructions or cables that
may need to be disconnected before moving this equipment to another location.
• Avoid quick stops and starts when moving the cart.
• Check for uneven floor surfaces such as cracks or cables and cords.
WARNING:
Avoid personal injury and damage to this equipment. Mounting this equipment in the
rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not caused due to uneven mechanical
loading.
CAUTION:
Installation of this equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow
required for safe operation of this equipment is not compromised.
CAUTION:
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature
of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore,
install this equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer's
maximum rated ambient temperature.
WARNING:
Avoid personal injury and damage to this equipment! Move any
equipment and cart combination with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause this equipment and cart to overturn.
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Important Safety Instructions, Continued
Grounding
This section provides instructions for verifying that the equipment is properly grounded.
Safety Plugs (USA Only)
Equipment protection Class I - Scientific Atlanta supplies a mains cord with a 3-terminal
(grounding-type) safety plug. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type or
polarized safety plug.
To properly ground this equipment, follow these safety guidelines:
•Grounding-Type Plug - For a 3-terminal plug (one terminal on this plug is a protective
grounding pin), insert the plug into a grounded mains, 3-terminal outlet.
Note: This plug fits only one way. If this plug cannot be fully inserted into the outlet,
contact an electrician to replace the obsolete 3-terminal outlet.
Safety Plugs (European Union)
•Class I Mains Powered Equipment - Provided with a 3-terminal AC inlet and requires
connection to a 3-terminal mains supply outlet via a 3-terminal power cord for proper
connection to the protective ground.
Note: The equipotential bonding terminal provided on some equipment is not designed
to function as a protective ground connection.
Equipotential Bonding
If this equipment is equipped with an external chassis terminal marked with the IEC 60417-
5020 chassis icon ( ), or 5017 ( ), the installer should refer to CENELEC standard EN
50083-1 or IEC standard IEC 60728-11 for correct equipotential bonding connection
instructions.
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Important Safety Instructions, Continued
AC Power
Important: This equipment is Class I equipment, it must be grounded.
• If this equipment plugs into an outlet, the outlet must be near this equipment, and must
be easily accessible.
• Connect this equipment only to the power sources that are identified on the equipment-
rating label normally located close to the power inlet connector(s).
• If this equipment has two power sources be sure to disconnect all power sources before
working on this equipment.
• If this equipment does not have a main power switch, the power cord connector serves as
the disconnect device.
• Always pull on the plug or the connector to disconnect a cable. Never pull on the cable
itself.
• Unplug this equipment when unused for long periods of time.
Circuit Overload
Know the effects of circuit overloading before connecting this equipment to the power
supply.
General Servicing Precautions
Be aware of the following general precautions and guidelines:
•Servicing - Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
this equipment has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into this equipment, this
equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
•Wristwatch and Jewelry - For personal safety and to avoid damage of this equipment
during service and repair, do not wear electrically conducting objects such as a
wristwatch or jewelry.
•Lightning - Do not work on this equipment, or connect or disconnect cables, during
periods of lightning.
•Labels - Do not remove any warning labels. Replace damaged or illegible warning labels
with new ones.
•Covers - Do not open the cover of this equipment and attempt service unless instructed to
do so in the instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only.
•Moisture - Do not allow moisture to enter this equipment.
•Cleaning - Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
CAUTION:
Consider the connection of this equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that
overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Refer
to the information on the equipment-rating label when addressing this concern.
WARNING:
Avoid electric shock! Opening or removing this equipment's cover may expose you to
dangerous voltages.
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