Contents
Section 1
Introduction
Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Tuners ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Standard Audio/Video Features............................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Standard DVR Functionality................................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Standard Data Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Standard Miscellaneous Features......................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Available Optional Features................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Using This Manual ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Related Documentation................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Document Conventions................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
If You Need Help............................................................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Calling for Repairs ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Section 2
Overview
Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Rear Panel......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Section 3
Installation
Important Safety Considerations ................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
During Transportation to the Subscriber Home................................................................................................................... 3-1
During Installation................................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Before You Begin............................................................................................................................................................................. 3-2
Clearing the Hard Drive .......................................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Video Connection Options ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Audio Connection Options..................................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Installation Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Cabling to an HDTV for Video......................................................................................................................................................... 3-5
Cabling to an HDTV and an A/V Receiver............................................................................................................................. 3-6
Cabling to a Standard Definition TV and an A/V Receiver.................................................................................................. 3-7
Cabling to a Standard Definition TV and Audio Receiver................................................................................................... 3-8
Installing the Optional IR Blaster ................................................................................................................................................... 3-9
Locating the IR Receiver on the VCR.................................................................................................................................... 3-9
Connecting the IR Blaster .................................................................................................................................................... 3-10
Checking the IR Blaster........................................................................................................................................................ 3-10
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