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To connect your set-top to your entertainment devices, complete these steps.

Identify the additional 

devices you will connect 

to the set-top and TV. 

17 and the related user 

guides for your devices 

for more information.

Determine if your 

TV is HD or SD and 

whether it is wide 

screen (16:9) or 

standard screen 

(4:3). See page 11 

for more information.

Make the connections for your TV and/or VCR as follows:
•  If you are using an HDTV, see page 6 and the connection diagrams at the end   

  of  this guide.

•  If you are using an SDTV, see page 7 and the connection diagrams at the end   

  of  this guide.

•  If you want to archive some programs to VCR tape, see pages 6 and 7 and the  

  connection diagrams at the end of this guide.

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Plug the set-top and the TV into an AC power source that is not controlled by a 
switch.
To provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges 
that can be caused by lightning storms and power outages, ground (earth) your 
electronic devices, such as by plugging the set-top into a surge protector.

Do not turn on the set-top or TV yet.

It may take several minutes for the set-top to receive the latest software, 

programming, and service information. Wait until you see one of the following 

displays on the front panel of the set-top that indicates that the update is complete:
•  Current time 

•  Four dashes (- - - -) 

Note: If four dashes are displayed, you must call your service provider to get the set-

top authorized.

Set up your set-top for HDTV or SDTV by completing the following steps: 
•  Make sure the set-top is Off and the TV is On. 
•  On the front panel of the set-top, press GUIDE and INFO at the same time. 
•  Follow the on-screen instructions to choose HD or SD mode and wide screen    

  (16:9) or standard screen (4:3) depending upon your TV type. See page 11 for   

  more information on the scan rate. 
•  At the conclusion of the on-screen instructions, press POWER on the set-top  to  
 begin 

watching 

TV.

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