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USING POWER-SAVE MODE 

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To maximize the life of your DVR, you should power-down the DVR when it
is not in use. Simply press 

CBL

and then 

TV

on your remote control, or 

press 

Power

on the front panel of the DVR.The Power light turns off; but, 

because the DVR is still plugged in, your scheduled recordings still occur. 

Between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily, your DVR will automatically enter 
Power-Save mode unless you press a key on the remote control or a key on 
the DVR front panel at least once every 2 hours. In Power-Save mode, the 
set-top is powered-down, but all scheduled recordings still occur. When the 
DVR enters Power-Save mode, your TV displays a grey screen with a 
“Press Any Key” message.

Note

: Cablevision controls whether or not the automatic Power-Save mode is 

activated on your DVR for iO TV.

At 1:10 a.m., the DVR displays a 5-minute warning banner, indicating that 
the DVR is about to enter power-save mode. When this banner appears, 
do one of the following:

• To allow the DVR to enter Power-Save mode, do nothing when the warning 

banner appears. The DVR will automatically power-down. After your DVR 
powers down, press any key on your remote control, or press 

Power

on the 

front panel of your DVR to start watching TV again.

•  To prevent the DVR from entering Power-Save mode, simply press any key 

on your remote or any key on the front panel of the DVR when the warning
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 illuminates when the power is on. To receive nightly
programming updates, turn off the box when not in use

Connects to video and left/right (L/R) audio outputs of an external
device (e.g., video camera or game system) to display on the TV

Displays the list of recorded programs

Exits menus, the on-screen guide and program information

Displays channel and program details for channel currently selected

Displays the Main Menu for access to Channel Guide, On Demand,
Enhanced TV and iO Games

Receives the infrared signal from the remote control

Displays the selected channel number and time of day. 
The LED also displays the following:

Message

• 

HDTV (if applicable)

Power   

Output Resolution (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i)

RECORD

AUTO - Automatically outputs native scan 
rates that your TV can accept

Increases and decreases volume

Scrolls up and down through the channels

Displays highlighted on screen selection

The slot into which Smart Card is inserted. 

DO NOT REMOVE

CARD UNLESS INSTRUCTED!

Reserved for future use

THE FRONT PANEL OF DVR FOR iO TV AND HD-DVR FOR iO TV

1 Power

2 Video and 

Audio Input

3 List

4 Exit

5 Info

6 Guide

7 IR Sensor

8 LED Display

9  VOL+ and VOL-

10  CH+ and CH-

11 Select

12 Smart Card

Slot

13 USB Port

LIST

AUDIO

VIDEO

L

R

EXIT

INFO

GUIDE

CH +

CH Ñ

SELECT

POWER

VOL +

VOL Ñ

1

2

11

13

12

3 4 5

9

6 7

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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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