Connecting The Set-Top Box; Connecting To The In-Home Network - Technicolor UIW8001 Installation Manual

Connecting the Set-Top Box

To connect your set-top box to your network and home entertainment devices, complete these steps:
Because the connections for a
high-definition (HD) or
standard-definition (SD) TV
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are different, you must
determine if your TV is HD or
SD. Your TV must receive
HD signals for you to enjoy
the benefits of HDTV. See the guide that came with your TV for more information.
See page 20 for more information on picture formats.
Make one of the following connections for your home network:
• If your home network uses Ethernet (CAT-5) cable, use the NETWORK connector
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on the set-top box. See page 9
Make the connections for your TV, VCR, and DVD recorder as follows:
• If you are using an HDTV, see page 10 and the connection diagrams in this guide.
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• If you are using an SDTV, see page 11 and the connection diagrams in this guide.
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Identify the additional consumer
electronic devices that you will
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connect to the set-top box and TV.
See page 12 through page
17and see the owner' s manual
for the device.
Plug the set-top box and the TV into an AC power source that is not controlled by a
switch.
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or
VCR DVD Other
Home Theater

Connecting to the In-Home Network

The following diagrams illustrate examples of the connections that you can use to connect your set-top
box to your in-home network. Contact your service provider for the recommended connection method for
your home.
Note: The illustration below may vary from the actual product
DR
Wall
In-Home
CAT-5
Network
Connection to Wireless network
The UIW8001 and UIW4001 set-top box allows for easy and secure establishment of a wireless home
network through a Wireless Access Point. The signal strength indicator on the front panel of the set-top
box allows you to identify the strength of your wireless connection.
Signal Strength
Indicator
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