Operating Instructions

About CableCARD™ Devices

The CableCARD device provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels — without the use of a cable box — this will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high-definition television where available. The CableCARD device, which is provided by your cable TV service provider, can be inserted into the HD DVR’s rear panel CableCARD slot (see page 22).

Activating CableCARD Service

Before you can use CableCARD service, you need to insert a CableCARD device (supplied by your cable TV service provider) and activate it.

You will be able to receive programming using a CableCARD device — except in the following circumstances:

•Your cable TV service provider does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area.

•You want to access your cable TV service provider’s interactive or advanced features (such as video-on-demand or, in some cases, pay-per-view).

At this time, these services require a bidirectional link, which is only available through the use of a separate cable box. The CableCARD device is currently a unidirectional device and cannot provide these advanced services. Check with your cable TV service provider for CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing and availability, all of which are determined by your cable TV service provider.

1Gently push the card into the slot, until it locks into place (see page 22).

2Turn on the HD DVR and the TV. Complete the HD DVR Auto Setup and TV Guide™ Setup if you have not done so already.

3Within a few minutes after the auto setup is complete, information about activating the CableCARD™ device should automatically appear on screen. If such information does not appear within a few minutes, you may be able to see it within the Menu/Preferences/ System/CableCARD menu (see page 36). Typically the instructions will include the telephone number of your cable TV service provider. An authorized cable TV installer or you may then call your cable TV service provider to request that the CableCARD device be activated.

4After your CableCARD is activated, your cable TV service provider will upload the service information, including the channel list, to the CableCARD.

5After the CableCARD has acquired channels from your cable TV service provider, the HD DVR will tune to the first available channel.

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