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Change the Way You Watch TV
Welcome to Internet Protocol Television (IPTV). The Cisco
®
CIS430 High-Defi nition
IPTV Set-Top with DVR brings a new set of services directly to you through your TV
and your in-home IP network. The set-top uses existing in-home network wiring and
connects to most all entertainment devices.
Available services may include some or all of the following features:
• Digital Video Recorder (DVR) enables you to record your favorite programs while
you go out to dinner. You do not have to miss your favorite TV show
• Pause Live TV allows you to pay for the pizza and come back to your show
• High-Defi nition (HD) Video provides clearer pictures and sound when compared to
standard-defi nition — you won’t want to watch television any other way once you’ve
experienced
HD
• Video-On-Demand (VOD) gives you access to a large library of movies and shows
that you can watch — when you want to watch them
Note
: Your set-top may not support all of the above services. Contact your service
provider to fi nd out if HD or VOD services are available and to activate the services.
Follow the instructions in this guide to install the set-top, to become familiar with the
buttons on the front panel, and to access your programming services. Then, enjoy the
features of the set-top and change the way you watch TV.
Safety First
Before using the set-top, read the Important Safety Instructions section of this guide.
Serial Number
At times, your service provider may ask for the serial number. To fi nd the serial number
for your set-top, look on the bottom for a label. The serial number is a 9-digit numeric
code to the right of the letters “SN” on the label.
Use the space provided here to record the serial number:
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In This Manual
This manual provides the information you need to connect your set-top to the in-home
network and to your entertainment devices. If you are new to the world of high-defi nition
TV (HDTV), we provide detailed information on HDTV, picture formats, and troubleshooting
at the end of this manual.
