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Easy Setup Instructions

1. Press      or      to select the type of TV 

screen you have. The setup is complete.

2. Press 

Power

to begin watching TV.

Notes

:

• If you pressed      for the standard screen 

(4:3) TV setting, the TV is set to receive 
programming in 480i format on non-HD channels and 1080i format on 
HD channels.

• If you pressed      for the widescreen (16:9) TV setting, the TV is set to only

receive programming in 1080i format (even on non-HD channels).

Tip

: After you complete the setup, you can use       to stretch or zoom 

the picture.

Advanced Setup Instructions

1. Press      or      to select the type of TV screen you have.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your picture formats.

3. Press 

SEL      

to toggle between the Save and Remove options, or 

press      to see how the next format looks on your TV screen.

Note: 

If you see a black screen,

do not

press SEL      . Press      again 

to view the next screen format.

4. After saving the picture formats, press 

Exit

. The setup is complete.

5. Press 

Power

to begin watching TV.

Tip

: After you complete the setup, you can 

use       to stretch or zoom the picture.

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First make sure that your DVR for iO TV is properly connected to your HDTV
television and other electronic devices. Use the component (PrPbY) or HDMI
ports to connect the DVR for iO TV to your HDTV.

For more information on connecting your DVR to your TV, refer to page 18 —
Connecting Entertainment Devices.

Selecting HDTV Picture Formats with the HDTV Setup Wizard

The following section provides instructions for using the HDTV Setup Wizard 

to select HDTV picture formats using the Easy and Advanced Setup modes.

Start the HDTV Setup Wizard

To start the HDTV Setup Wizard, follow these steps.
1. Make sure that the DVR for iO TV is powered 

OFF

, but still plugged in to an

active power outlet, and connected to the HDTV using the proper connectors
(HDMI or Component cables).

2. Turn the TV 

ON

.

3. With the DVR for iO TV powered 

OFF

, press 

Guide

and 

Info

at the same time. Two 

screens will appear: SD setup, choose         

; and HD setup, choose     . Select 

the setup for your TV. The 

HDTV Setup 

Wizard

screen appears.

4. Press      to start the setup.

5. Choose one of the following options:

• To choose the Easy Setup option,

press     ; then, go to 

Easy Setup

Instructions

on page 5.

Note

: Choosing the Easy Setup mode limits your HDTV 

picture formats to 480i and 1080i,
depending on the TV type you select.

• To choose Advanced Setup option, 

press     ; then, go to 

Advanced 

Setup Instructions

on page 5.

Note

: Choosing Advanced Setup 

mode allows you to save all the HDTV 
picture formats, so that you can toggle 
between them easily while watching TV.

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PREPARING THE DVR FOR iO TV TO WORK WITH
YOUR HIGH-DEFINITION (HD) TV

Note: 

This section is for customers with HDTV. If you do not have an HDTV, 

skip to page 7.

A

A

B

B

Press 

Guide

and 

Info

at the same time

Setup Options

Press        for Easy Setup: Used by most TV viewers

Press        for Advanced Setup: Used by advanced TV viewers

Complete setup

A

B

Restart setup

Standard or Widescreen

Press        if your TV has a standard screen (4:3)

Press        if your TV has a widescreen (16:9)

Complete setup

A

B

A

B

B

B

Restart setup

Standard or Widescreen

Press        if your TV has a standard screen (4:3)

Press        if your TV has a widescreen (16:9)

Complete setup

A

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Summary of Contents for DVR FOR iO TV

Page 1: ...GETTING STARTED WITH THE DVR FOR iO TV and HD DVR FOR iO TV Version 3 0 Rev 9 08 CV2008 878 DVR V3 0 08 878 DVR V3 0 10 3 08 4 48 PM Page 1...

Page 2: ...DVR for iO TV to an HDTV with Component Input PrPbY 25 Connecting the HD DVR for iO TV to a Home Theater System with Component Input PrPbY 26 Troubleshooting 27 Frequently Asked Questions 28 Complian...

Page 3: ...You can check your available recording space any time Watch Two TV Programs at the Same Time PIP is built into the DVR for iO TV so you can watch two live programs at the same time on any make or mode...

Page 4: ...re formats using the Easy and Advanced Setup modes Start the HDTV Setup Wizard To start the HDTV Setup Wizard follow these steps 1 Make sure that the DVR for iO TV is powered OFF but still plugged in...

Page 5: ...ast forward to catch up to live TV Use the following remote control keys to control the live program in the Main screen The Pause Rewind Fast Forward Play Instant Replay and DVR keys on the remote con...

Page 6: ...tching 1 Press Record The Confirm Recording screen appears 2 While in the Confirm Recording screen choose your recording options and press The Record Indicator is lit on the front panel of the DVR for...

Page 7: ...w Manual Recording Recorded List You currently have 10 recordings 19 Auto Erase is OFF Press if you want your oldest recordings automatically erased to make space for new ones Options Scheduled Record...

Page 8: ...save time Copy to VCR Play Design On A Dime Block Design On A Dime Design On A Dime Recorded Mon 11 15 12 00pm 30min Save Until I erase Start copy Cancel copy Copy to VCR Connect VCR inputs to cable b...

Page 9: ...ng banner appears The DVR will not attempt to enter power save mode again until another 2 hours of inactivity has passed Provides power to the digital cable box The light to the left of the POWER key...

Page 10: ...to the HDTV input on your HDTV Connects an RCA cable to send a digital audio signal to a surround sound receiver or other digital audio device Connects to a VCR for archiving saved content from the H...

Page 11: ...TV to the AUDIO IN LEFT and RIGHT connectors on your TV 19 CONNECTING ENTERTAINMENT DEVICES 18 Explorer 8300 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE A...

Page 12: ...UR STANDARD DEFINITION SD STEREO TV AND STEREO VCR CONNECTING THE DVR FOR iO TV TO YOUR HOME THEATER STANDARD DEFINITION SD STEREO TV AND EXTERNAL SATA HARD DISK DRIVE Explorer 8300 THIS DEVICE IS INT...

Page 13: ...tent In addition you can make connections to a VCR or other external recording device See the tables and cabling diagrams in this section for more detailed information CONNECTING THE HD DVR FOR iO TV...

Page 14: ...V Pr Pb OUT 1 Back of HDTV DVI HDCP IN AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN AUDIO IN DVI HDCP ANT 75 IN OUT L R ANT 1 HD 2 Y OUT ANT 2 PB PR L R VIDEO L MONO R L MONO R AUDIO IN ON OFF S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO HD 2 Y P...

Page 15: ...e is turned up Verify that the mute function is not engaged See Important Note under Getting Connected Automatic Software Updates The TV screen displays a message that indicates the DVR for iO TV is a...

Page 16: ...my programs displayed in 1080i format HD Only You may have selected the Easy Setup mode and the wide screen 16 9 TV setting in the HDTV Setup Wizard Choosing these two settings together limits your pr...

Page 17: ...objects filled with liquid such as vases on this DVR CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to the wide slot and then fully insert Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any...

Page 18: ...en If the DVR for iO TV requires troubleshooting in the future Cablevision may ask for this serial number Use the space provided here to record the serial number _______________ Equipment provided by...

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