Connecting the Symbio Avhd recorder

Chapter 2: Connecting the Symbio AVHD recorder

Connecting the Symbio AVHD recorder

The back of the Symbio AVHD recorder has two 6-pin DTVLink/IEEE-1394 ports and one A/C power cord connector. IEEE-1394 devices (such as your Toshiba integrated HD television) can be connected to either DTVLink port on the Symbio. Devices must be DTVLink-certified to send/receive encrypted content.

To connect the Symbio AVHD recorder to the Toshiba integrated HD television:

1.Connect the AC power cord to the back of the Symbio AVHD recorder, and then plug the other end into an AC outlet or surge protector.

2.Connect the smaller 4-pin end of the IEEE-1394 cable to one of the IEEE-1394 (TheaterNet) ports on the Toshiba integrated HD television.

3.Connect the larger 6-pin end of the IEEE-1394 cable to either IEEE-1394 port on the Symbio AVHD recorder.

4.Turn on the television.

5.Wait several minutes before using the Symbio AVHD recorder. If your Symbio AVHD recorder contains many recordings, it can take several minutes before it is fully initialized.

6.See Chapters 3 and 4 of this manual for details on configuring and using your Symbio AVHD recorder.

Back of Symbio AVHD recorder

(The IEEE-1394 ports on the Symbio AVHD recorder are labeled “DTVLink.”)

Disconnecting and relocating the Symbio AVHD recorder

When moving your Symbio AVHD recorder, follow these procedures to prevent damage to the device’s hard drive.

Note: Never disconnect the power from the AVHD recorder while it is recording or playing, unless it is an emergency. Disconnecting the power during operation may cause malfunction, equipment damage, or data loss. Before disconnecting the power, stop all AVHD operations and close all AVHD windows on the TV, and make sure the REC and PLAY LEDs on the AVHD recorderÕs front panel are NOT illuminated.

To shut down and disconnect the Symbio AVHD recorder:

1.Stop all AVHD operations and close all AVHD windows on the TV.

2.Make sure the REC and PLAY LEDs on the Symbio’s front panel are NOT illuminated.

3.Turn off the television.

4.Unplug the IEEE-1394 cable from the Symbio AVHD recorder.

5.Unplug the Symbio AVHD recorder’s power cord from the AC outlet.

6.Wait at least 15 seconds before relocating the Symbio AVHD recorder to ensure that the Symbio’s hard drive has stopped spinning.

Note: The top of the Symbio AVHD recorder can become hot during operation. This is normal. Wear protective gloves while handling it or allow the device to cool before handling it.

7.Carefully move the Symbio AVHD recorder to its new location.

Note: Never subject the Symbio AVHD recorder to extreme temperatures or jolting impact when moving the device.

To reconnect the Symbio AVHD recorder:

1.Plug the Symbio AVHD recorder’s power cord back in to the AC outlet.

2.Plug the IEEE-1394 cable from the television back in to the Symbio AVHD recorder.

Note: If the POWER LED on the front of the Symbio device does not illuminate after plugging in the power cord, check all cable connections and power sources.

3.Turn on the television.

4.Wait at least 30 seconds before using the Symbio AVHD

recorder.

Back panel of Toshiba integrated HD television (example only; may not represent your specific TV model)

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