Operation Manual

SFX SERIES USER’S GUIDE
Rev 2.2 108
Important EMI & Safety Certification Information
Read these safety and operating instructions before operating your SFX series satellite receiver. Follow instructions
and heed all warnings on your unit and in this manual.
CAUTION: Equipment must be installed by a qualified service person and earth connection is
essential before connecting supply. Connect your power supply to a grounded AC outlet only.
Receiver Installation
• Operate from a power source indicated on your receiver or in this manual.
• The AC inlet is the main power disconnect. The socket outlet shall be near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible. The power requirements for this equipment are quite flexible with an acceptable power range of 100
to 240 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz. The fuse is part of the power supply. Replacement can only be accomplished by a
qualified technician.
• Protect and route power cords so they will not be stepped on or pinched by anything placed on or against them.
Be especially careful at plug-ins, convenience receptacles or cord exit points from the equipment. Frayed power
cords or damaged plugs are hazardous. Have them replaced by a qualified service technician. Overloaded wall
outlets and extension cords may cause fire or electrical shock.
• Always ensure there is adequate ventilation when installing the equipment. Do not cover or block ventilation
holes. Doing so may damage the unit or cause a fire.
• Avoid excessive humidity, sudden temperature changes or temperature extremes. Condensation may form inside
your unit.
• To avoid costly damage or injury, place your unit on a solid, stable surface or mount in a rack free from vibrations.
Do not place any heavy objects on top.
Exterior Equipment Installation
Refer to the Figure 3 -1 while reading the instructions below.
• Grounding the dish provides protection against static voltage build-up, which may damage equipment.
Grounding also provides some protection against surges induced by nearby lightning strikes. Any coax cable
that may be exposed to lightning or power conductors must have its outer shield grounded. There may be
additional grounding regulations in your area. It is important for you to consult and follow all the codes and
regulations in your area as you install your system.
• The best method of grounding the outer shield of a coax cable is to use a ground block. This block is a barrel
connector to which you can install a ground conductor, such as a terminal, or a drilled hole and setscrew.
The terminal is where the outer conductor of the coax cable is attached to the grounding electrode. When
installed, the grounding block passes the LNB signal and DC voltages straight through while grounding the
outer conductor of the coax. One factor determining the ground block location is the location of an
acceptable ground electrode. The grounding conductor (the wire that runs between the ground block and the