Hitachi 55HDS69 CableCARD Information, Things to Check When Using, CableCARD / CableCARD Services

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On-Screen Display

Setup

CableCARD Information

After the CableCARD has been successfully installed, you can access CableCARD Information menu in the SETUP menu of the On-Screen Display.

Follow the instructions below to access the CableCARD Information menu.

1.Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to access the Main Menu screen.

2.

Use the CURSOR PAD

to highlight SETUP in

 

the Main Menu and press the SELECT button.

3.

Use the CURSOR PAD

to highlight CableCARD

 

Information and press the SELECT button.

4.To view the CableCARD ID and Host ID, use the CURSOR PAD to highlight CableCARD Info and press the SELECT button.

NOTE: The Diagnostics Info. window is for

Service use only.

THINGS TO CHECK WHEN USING THE

CableCARD / CableCARD Services

1.Check that the CableCARD is properly inserted in the CableCARD slot.

2.Remove the CableCARD by pressing and pulling the CableCARD straight out.

3.Visually inspect the CableCARD to ensure all pin- holes are in good condition, with none blocked or damaged.

4.Make sure the CableCARD is re-inserted in the correct direction, then slowly push until it is fully seated in the slot.

5.When the CableCARD is installed, note all screen messages that appear (“CableCARD Installed”, “Acquiring Data”, “CableCARD is not Installed”). If the “CableCARD Installed” message does not appear when card is installed, check the TV’s card slot and CableCARD pins for obstructions or damage.

6.If problems still remain, please contact your Cable Service Provider.

NOTES:

1.When a CableCARD is installed, Auto Channel scan will not be needed because the channel list is automatically loaded to the TV's channel memory.

2.The TV will take several seconds to detect and recognize the presence of the CableCARD. This process must be completed before any CableCARD information or Channel listings is accessed.

Video

Audio

Channel Manager

Locks

Timers

Setup

Power Swivel

Move SEL Select

 

Setup

 

 

Set The Menu Options

OR

Set The Screen Saver

 

Set The Inputs

 

Set The Closed Captions

 

Set The Output Terminals

 

CableCARD Information

 

Set The Quick Start Options

 

Reset The Software

 

Move

SEL Select

Setup

CableCARD Information

Select the button below to acess

CableCARD ID and Host ID.

CableCARD Info.

OR

Select the button below to access

CableCARD and Host Diagnostics.

 

Diagnostics Info.

Move SEL Return

In order to start cable service for this device, please contact your cable provider

CableCARD(tm): 123-456-789-1

Host: 123-456-789-1

Data: 123-456-789-1

Unit Address: 123-456-789-1

Press EXIT to return

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