Standard MT620 User manual

SATELLITE
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Standard
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CONTINENTAL
OWNER'S
MANUAL
OWNER'S
MANUAL
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards
General Information
Specifications
Controls
Installation and Setup
Options
International and Domestic Satellite Receiver
Model MT620

MT620
SATELLITE RECEIVER
This manual is intended for use by the end user and qualified technicians. It includes all
necessaryinformationpertainingtotheMT620 SatelliteReceiverapplicationsand instal-
lation.Changes that occur after the date of printing will be incorporated in supplemental
service bulletins.
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
AVIS - RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE -
NE PAS OUVRIR
SeeIMPORTANTSAFEGUARDSonfollowingpagesforadditionalsafetyinstructions.
Foruser safety,thecaution labelshownabovehasbeen affixedto therearpanelof this
equipment.The significance of the two symbols enclosed by triangles is described be-
low:
This symbol means that dangerous voltage levels are
presentwithintheequipment.Thesevoltagesarenotinsu-
lated, and may be of sufficient strength to cause serious
bodily injury if touched. This symbol may also appear on
schematics.
This symbol calls attention to a critical procedure, or
means that you should refer to the instruction manual for
operating or service information. Only qualified service
personnel are to install or service the equipment. This
symbol may also appear in text and on schematics.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EX
-
POSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE!

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Standard Communications Corp. (SCC) urges you to
follow these safety guidelines prior to installing and op-
erating this equipment:
Read These Instructions First
Read all safety and operating instructions before
operating this equipment.
Retain This Manual
Retain safety and operating instructions for future
reference.
Follow Instructions
Follow all instructions for installing and operating
this equipment.
Heed All Warnings
Adhereto all warnings onthe equipment andin this
manual.
Cleaning
Unplug the equipment from the electrical outlet
before cleaning the equipment, accessories, or
attachments. Do not use liquid cleaners or aero-
sol cleaners.
Accessories and Attachments
Only use accessories and attachments recom-
mended by SCC. Using accessories and attach-
ments not recommended by SCC may be
hazardous to the equipment and/or the operator.
Water and Moisture
Do not operate this equipment in high-humidity ar-
eas.
Location
Install this equipment only in a mounting rack rec-
ommendedbySCC.Thisequipment,and/oracces-
sories and attachments, must be installed as
described in Chapter 4 of this manual.Do not place
this equipment on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table.The unit may fall, causing serious
personnel injury and serious damage to the unit.
Ventilation
Donotblockorcoverslotsoropeningsinthisequip-
ment.These features are provided for ventilation to
protect the equipment from overheating.
Environment
Place this equipment in an environment that pro-
vides proper ventilation. Do not place this equip-
ment near or over a radiator or heat register.
Power Sources
Operatethisequipmentonlyfromthe typeofpower
source indicated on the label on the back panel.
Grounding or Polarization
This equipment is shipped with a polarized AC line
plug (a plug with one blade wider than the other).
This plug will only fit into the electrical outlet one
way.This is a safety feature.If you are unable to in-
sert the plug into an outlet, try reversing the plug.If
the plug still does not fit, contact your electrician to
replacetheobsoleteoutlet.Donotdefeatthesafety
purpose of the polarized plug.
Power Cord Protection
Routepowersupplycordssothattheyarenotlikely
tobe walked onor pinchedbyitems placedupon or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at
plugs,receptacles,andoutlets,andthepointwhere
they exit from the unit.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
Be sure that the outdoor components of the an-
tenna system are grounded in accordance with lo-
cal, Federal, and National Electric Code (NEC)
requirements.Pay particular attention to NEC Sec-
tions810-21,820-22,and820-40.SeeChapter4in
this manual for a typical grounding setup.
Lightning
For added protection during a lightning storm, or
when the equipment is left unattended and unused
for long periods oftime, unplug theequipment from
the outlet and disconnect the lines between this
equipment and the antenna subsystem. This will
prevent damage to the equipment that could be
caused by lightning or power line surges.
Power Lines
Do not locate the antenna subsystem 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 the antenna sub-
system,takeextremecaretopreventtouchingsuch
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power lines or circuits. Contact with power lines or
circuits can be fatal.
Overloading
Do not overload electrical outlets or extension
cords. This practice can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
Solid and Liquid Contamination
Never push foreign objects of any kind into this
equipment through openings in the equipment.
Such objects may touch points where dangerous
voltage is present. In addition, foreign objects can
short out parts, and may result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on or into the
equipment.
Improper Adjustments
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions in this manual.Any improper
adjustment of other controls may damage or
misalign the equipment, and often requires exten-
sive work by a qualified technician to restore the
equipment to its normal operation.
Note to CATV System Installers
This reminder is provided to call your attention to
NEC Articles 810-21, 820-22, and 820-40, which
provide guidelines for proper grounding.In particu-
lar,thesearticlesspecifythatthecablegroundshall
be connected to the building ground system as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.Refer
to Chapter 4 for installation instructions.
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Servicing
The following are conditions that may indicate the equipment requires servicing.Unplug the equipment from
the electrical outlet, and refer servicing to qualified SCC service personnel.Opening or removing cov-
ers may expose you to dangerous voltages.
•If the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
•If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
•If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
•If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
•If the equipment has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
•If the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, ensure that the service technician only uses replacement parts recom-
mendedbySCC.Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmayresultinfire,electricshock,orimproperoperationoftheunit.
Safety Checks
Uponcompletion ofanyservice orrepair tothe equipment,ask theservice technicianto performsafetychecks
to determine that the equipment is in proper operating condition.