Scientifi c Atlanta cable box
with non-HD TV
Insert the Smart Card
Insert the Smart Card into the front of the cable box.
Note: It will not insert completely. Once inserted, DO NOT REMOVE.
Connect the cable box
Connect the coaxial cable from the cable outlet to the "Cable in" connection on the
back of the cable box. Manually tighten all connections.
Cable outlet
USB
Coaxial cable
Note: If your cable outlet is already in use, see page 14 on how to use a cable splitter.
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Back of cable box
L
CABLE
IR
OUT
R
CABLE
IN
60Hz 40W
DIGITAL
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO OUT
OUT
BYPASS
Coaxial cable
Connect the cable box to the TV
Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the "Cable out" port on the back of the cable
box and the other end to the "VHF/UHF" or "Antenna in" port on the back of your TV.
Connect the power
Plug the power cord into the back of the cable box and then plug the other end into
an electrical outlet. Plug in your TV and turn it on. Using your TV's remote (not the
Optimum remote), tune to channel 3 or 4 on your TV to get a signal.
Note: Once your TV is set to the right channel, DO NOT CHANGE it with your TV remote or you will lose
your cable signal. Use only the Optimum remote to change channels after setup.
120 VAC
120 VAC
60Hz 400W
POWER
Activate
Activation should begin automatically and takes several minutes. Once "Turn" then
"On" alternate on the LED screen, press the power button on the front of the cable
box. The time will display when service is activated.
You're now ready to enjoy Optimum TV.
Back of cable box
L
CABLE
IR
OUT
R
CABLE
IN
60Hz 40W
DIGITAL
VIDEO
USB
S-VIDEO
AUDIO OUT
OUT
BYPASS
Cable
Coaxial cable
out
(plugged in)
Coaxial cable
(available at any Optimum Store)
Back of cable box
L
CABLE
IR
OUT
R
CABLE
IN
120 VAC
60Hz 40W
DIGITAL
VIDEO
USB
S-VIDEO
AUDIO OUT
OUT
BYPASS
Coaxial cables
(plugged in)
120 VAC
120 VAC
60Hz 400W
POWER
Back of TV
VHF/UHF
or Antenna in
VIDEO IN
VHF/UHF
1
3
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L AUDIO
R AUDIO
Electrical
outlet
Power cord
120 VAC
60Hz 400W
POWER
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