User Manual

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Contact Arbitron for help.

Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by Arbitron could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

ACTA Notice for the Household Collector

• This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the

underside of the Household Collector is a label that contains, among other information, a product identiﬁer in the

format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.

• A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with

the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular

plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant.

USOC RJ11C jacks are used. See installation instructions for details. CAUTION: To reduce risk of ﬁre, use only No.

26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.

• The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on

a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the

sum of RENs should not exceed ﬁve (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as

determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. The REN for this product is part of the product

identiﬁer that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal

point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3).

• If the Household Collector causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance

that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone

company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of our right to ﬁle a complaint with

the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

• The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect

the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you

to make necessary modiﬁcations to maintain uninterrupted service

• If trouble is experienced with the Household Collector, for repair or warranty information, please contact Arbitron,

9705 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, 1-800-277-9139. If the equipment is causing harm to the

telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is

resolved.

• Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service

commission, or corporation commission for information.

• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of the

Household Collector does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm

equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualiﬁed installer.