Instruction Manual
ANI-162V
DIGITAL OUTDOOR ANTENNA
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
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 as they may cause hazards.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments that are 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 bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; 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. 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 similar surface. This product should not be placed
in a built-in installation such as 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 cable. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied 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 t into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. Contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12a. Alternative Warnings - If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, the plug will only t into a grounding-type
outlet. 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 t, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
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. 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 provided some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provided information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
See Figure A.
15. 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.
16. Power-Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light or power circuits, where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside system, extreme care should be take to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them may be fatal.
17. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of re or electric shock.
18. 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 re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
19. 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
qualied service personnel.
20. Damage Requires Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualied 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 qualied 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.
21. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement
parts specied by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutes
may result in re, electric shock or other hazards.
22. 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.
23. Wall or Pole Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or pole only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including ampliers) that produce heat.
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