Contents
Section 1..............................................................................................................................................................................1-1

Introduction................................................................................................................. 1-1

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..............................................................................................................................................................................2-1

Overview ......................................................................................................................2-1

Front Panel....................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Rear Panel.........................................................................................................................................................................................2-2
Section 3..............................................................................................................................................................................3-1

Installation ...................................................................................................................3-1

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
Connecting to an HDTV – Video Only............................................................................................................................................ 3-5
Cabling to an HDTV Audio Only........................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Connecting to an A/V Receiver Audio Only.........................................................................................................................3-8
Connecting to a Stereo TV.............................................................................................................................................................. 3-9
Connecting a Stereo TV..........................................................................................................................................................3-9
Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR.................................................................................................................................... 3-11
Connecting an A/V Receiver, TV, and VCR................................................................................................................................. 3-12
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