iO Standard and High Definition Digital Cable Boxes User Manual

Standard and high definition digital cable boxes
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SAFETY COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS, Continued
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock.
Do not expose this Digital Cable Box to liquid
or moisture. Do not place this Digital Cable
Box on a wet surface. Do not spill liquids on or
near this Digital Cable Box.
WARNING:
Avoid electric shock and fire hazard.
Never push objects through the openings in this equipment.
These objects can cause electrical shorts that can result in
electric shock or fire. Do not expose this Digital Cable Box
to rain or moisture. Do not place objects filled with liquid
(such as vases) on this Digital Cable Box.
ACCESSORIES
Do not use accessories with this Digital Cable
Box unless recommended by your cable
service provider.
OVERLOADING
Do not overload electrical outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as
this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
For equipment that requires battery power or
other sources to operate, refer to the operating
instructions for that equipment.
LIGHTNING AND POWER SURGES
Ground (earth) your cable system to provide
some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Plug your Digital Cable
Box into a surge protector to reduce the risk of
damage from lightning strikes and power
surges. If you have questions, call your cable
service provider.
POWER CORD PROTECTION
Arrange all power cords so that people cannot
walk on the cords, place objects on the cords,
or place objects against the cords, which can
damage the cords. Give particular attention to
the cords at the point at which the cord
connects to the plug, at electrical outlets, and at
the places where the cords exit the Digital
Cable Box.
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POWER SOURCES
A label on this Digital Cable Box indicates the
correct power source for this Digital Cable
Box. Operate this Digital Cable Box only from
an electrical outlet that has the voltage and
frequency that the label indicates. If you are
unsure of the type of power supply to your
residence, consult your local power company.
POWER CORD POLARIZATION
This Digital Cable Box has a two-prong plug.
Properly ground (earth) this Digital Cable Box
by inserting the plug into a grounded
electrical, two-socket outlet. If this plug is
polarized, it has one wide prong and one
narrow prong. This plug fits only one way.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, match wide
blade of plug to the wide slot, and then fully insert.
If you are unable to insert this plug fully into
the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet.
SERVICING
Do not open the cover of this Digital Cable
Box. If you open the cover, your warranty will
be void. Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel only. Contact Cablevision for
instructions.
DAMAGE THAT REQUIRES SERVICE
For damage that requires service, unplug this
Digital Cable Box from the electrical outlet.
Refer to qualified personnel when any of the
following occurs:
• There is damage to the power cord or plug
• Liquid enters the Digital Cable Box
• There is exposure to rain or water
• Operation is not normal (the
instructions in this Guide describe
the proper operation)
• If you drop this Digital Cable Box, or
damage the cabinet of this Digital Cable Box
• If this Digital Cable Box exhibits a distinct
change in performance
Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this Digital Cable Box (home terminal), the
service technician will perform safety checks
to determine that the equipment is in proper
operating condition.
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USER'S GUIDE
For Standard and High Definition Digital Cable Boxes
Version 2.0
REVISED 05/05 SA

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  • Page 1 • There is damage to the power cord or plug For Standard and High Definition Digital Cable Boxes surges. If you have questions, call your cable • Liquid enters the Digital Cable Box service provider.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    More Browse Features ........... . .10 you to interact with your TV like never before. And, as an iO customer you can access Browsing by Title .
  • Page 3: Remote Control

    Setting up your HDTV Digital Cable Box to Work with Your HDTV ....49 Note: Program the remote control before you use the iO User’s Guide. See the Quick Adjusting the Size of Your Picture .
  • Page 4: Introduction To The Main Menu

    Choose a category using the UP or DOWN arrow keys on your remote. After you have highlighted your selection, press SEL to activate your choice - the active iO logo in the Do you want a quick way to get to your Channel Guide, On Demand, Active Rentals, upper left corner of your screen indicates that your request is being processed.
  • Page 5: Introduction To The Channel Guide

    The Channel Guide is a convenient way to find out what’s on your TV and to view a list of Press the iO button on the remote control to access the Main Menu. Press the SEL key upcoming programs. Lists of programs are available for any date in the next 7 days.
  • Page 6: Browsing To See What's On Tv

    Channel Guide. There are three ways to find the programs using the Browse feature: Perform the following steps to browse by title: Lists programs in alphabetical order by their title for the 1. Press the iO button on the remote control to access the Main Menu. Press the SEL key Title date selected.
  • Page 7: Browsing By Channel

    Comedy or News. Perform the following steps to browse by theme: 1. Press the iO button on the remote control to access the Main Menu. Press the SEL 1. Press the iO button on the remote control to access the Main Menu. Press the SEL key on the remote control to access the Channel Guide.
  • Page 8: Browsing By A Different Date

    You can order PPV events by pressing a key on your remote control. 1. Press the iO button on the remote control to access the Main Menu. Press the SEL key on the remote control to access the Channel Guide.
  • Page 9: Reviewing What You Have Ordered

    Change. 5. Press the SEL key. 6. Enter your CURRENT PIN. 7. Enter your NEW PIN. 8. Reenter your new PIN for confirmation. 9. Press the EXIT key to return to watching TV . iO User’s Guide iO User’s Guide...
  • Page 10: Using Parental Control

    5. Enter your NEW PIN. 3. Press the SEL key. 6. Reenter your new PIN for confirmation. 4. Enter your Parental Control Blocking PIN, if required. 7. Press the EXIT key to return to watching TV . iO User’s Guide iO User’s Guide...
  • Page 11: Blocking Ratings

    7. Press the EXIT key to return to watching TV . Note: To clear a blocked time, highlight the Block: Time # (the # symbol represents the number of the time period you want to clear); then, press the C key. iO User’s Guide iO User’s Guide...
  • Page 12: Watching A Blocked Program

    Important: To ensure that the Parental Control feature is on, you should power off the Digital Cable Box. When you power on the Digital Cable Box again, the Parental Control feature will be on. iO User’s Guide iO User’s Guide...
  • Page 13: Selecting Favorites

    Perform the following steps to set a Reminder Timer from the Channel Guide: 1. Press the SETTINGS key twice. 1. Press the iO button on the remote control to access the Main Menu. Press the 2. At the General Settings menu, press the SEL key on the remote control to access the Channel Guide.
  • Page 14: Setting Or Editing A Reminder Timer Using General Settings

    Perform the following steps to set a VCR Timer from the Channel Guide: Remind New; then, press the SEL key. 1. Press the iO button on the remote control to access the Main Menu. Press the SEL key Note: To edit a Reminder Timer, highlight the Reminder Timer number, then press the on the remote control to access the Channel Guide.
  • Page 15: Setting Or Editing A Vcr Timer Using General Settings

    • If you select a blocked channel, rating or time for this VCR Timer, a prompt requests you to enter your Parental Control Blocking PIN. • When you set a VCR timer, you must program your VCR for the proper time. iO User’s Guide iO User’s Guide...
  • Page 16: Setting A Timer To Turn Off Your Digital Cable Box

    You can cancel an existing Reminder or VCR Timer while viewing the Channel Guide. arrow keys on the remote control to set 1. Press the iO button on the remote control to access the Main Menu. Press the SEL key the day and time you want to turn off the on the remote control to access the Channel Guide.
  • Page 17: Listening To Music Choice

    1. Press the iO button on the remote control to access the Main Menu. Press the SEL key on the remote control to access the Channel Guide.
  • Page 18: Using Quick Settings

    Use Viewer settings to select your favorite channels for quick viewing and to set up the channel that the Digital Cable Box tunes to when first powered on. Instructions for Viewer settings are provided in the following pages. iO User’s Guide iO User’s Guide...
  • Page 19: Using General Settings

    Note: Refer to your Remote Control User’s Guide for instructions on programming the Or select the channel by entering the channel number using the numeric keys on your remote. remote control to operate your TV . iO User’s Guide iO User’s Guide...
  • Page 20: Welcome To On Demand

    AC outlet only when the Digital Cable Box is turned on. With this setting, your TV turns on and turns off when you turn on and turn off your Digital Cable Box. Subscription On Demand is for you. iO User’s Guide iO User’s Guide...
  • Page 21: What Is Subscription On Demand

    On Demand! You can access On Demand by pressing the iO button on your remote and selecting the On Demand menu. You will notice a dark vertical bar to the left of the menu identifying this screen as the On Demand menu.
  • Page 22: To Order Subscription On Demand

    Subscription On Demand channel you want to order. Use your remote to click on SUBSCRIBE NOW. 4. Log on to www.iO.tv. The Sub-Category Catalog lists the “titles” for the specific category you have chosen as well as a brief description of the highlighted program.
  • Page 23: What Are Active Rentals

    To watch that program again, you must order it again. For detailed instructions on using Parental Control features, refer to Using Parental Control or contact Cablevision Customer Service. iO User’s Guide iO User’s Guide...
  • Page 24: Want The Convenience Of A Vcr Or Dvd

    PLAY to resume watching the program. If you pause the program for an iO now offers the convenience of adding services to your current iO package right from extended period of time, the Active Rentals list will appear with your program highlighted.
  • Page 25: Welcome To Hdtv

    Wide Screen • Press the POWER button on your cable box. (4:3 Aspect Ratio) (16:9 Aspect Ratio) Now you can change Picture Formats safely by accessing the picture format option on the Quick Settings menu. iO User’s Guide iO User’s Guide...
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Size Of Your Picture

    Important Notice: Leaving your television on, and tuned to, any screen with non-moving ADJUSTING THE SIZE OF YOUR PICTURE images including the iO Main Menu, Channel Guide or Side Bars (displayed when After the installation of your HDTV cable watching a (4:3) standard definition image on a (16:9) wide screen) for extended periods box, your standard definition channels may damage your television screen.
  • Page 27: Getting Connected

    Cable Box using the cord provided. • Connect one end of the AC power cord to the Digital Cable Box’s AC IN jack and plug the other end into an AC outlet. Tune the TV to channel 3. iO User’s Guide iO User’s Guide...
  • Page 28 Digital Cable Box’s AC IN jack and plug the Note: After all connections are complete, plug in component’s AC power cords and tune TV to channel 3. other end into an AC outlet. Tune the TV to channel 3. iO User’s Guide iO User’s Guide...
  • Page 29 Connects the AC power cord from another device, such as a TV . • Connect the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks. AC Power Input Delivers power from the AC electrical outlet to the Digital Cable Box using the cord provided. iO User’s Guide iO User’s Guide...
  • Page 30: Appendix

    Cablevision are not assignable or otherwise transferable services to which you subscribe to certain third parties for by Subscriber. batteries) as long as such damage was not caused by misuse or other iO User’s Guide iO User’s Guide iO User’s Guide...
  • Page 31 Subscriber under any law having for 22. Spending Controls: As part of your Optimum TV or iO liability whatsoever for any claims, losses, actions, damages, suits liability whatsoever for any claims, losses, actions, damages, suits Cablevision’s servers and network.
  • Page 32: Compliance Information

    Do not use a magnetic/static Avoid personal injury and damage to this cleaning device (dust remover) to clean this Digital Cable Box. An unstable surface Digital Cable Box. may cause this Digital Cable Box to fall. iO User’s Guide iO User’s Guide...

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