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This manual includes the manufacturer’s recommended safeguards and all the information needed to connect your receiver to both your in-home IP network and your entertainment system. The safety and installation information was developed and provided primarily by the receiver manufacturer, ARRIS Enterprises, Inc. U-verse VIP2500 Wireless Receiver Product Manual...
Introduction Congratulations on receiving your U-verse VIP2500 Wireless Receiver. The VIP2500 Series provides these extraordinary home entertainment features: • With U-verse Wireless Receiver, you have the freedom to move your TV where you want -- anywhere in your home •...
Displays the AT&T U-verse menu on your TV screen Up/Down Changes the channel (channel up/channel down) arrow keys Left/Right Use to navigate through on-screen program guide and menu arrow keys Use to select programs or accept menu options center key U-verse VIP2500 Wireless Receiver Product Manual...
Overview Rear Panel The VIP2500 rear panel features are described in the following table. Item Function NETWORK Ethernet 10/100Base-T RJ-45 port RCA component video outputs to an HDTV VIDEO OUT RCA standard-definition composite video output to a TV, VCR, or other device...
8. An icon appears on the screen, indicating that the connection is in process. When the connection has been established, the screen will display Success. 9. On the front panel of the VIP2500, two or more bars of the Signal Strength Indicator should light green. You have now established a secure wireless connection between the Access Point and the Wireless TV Receiver.
Connecting Your TV Receiver This section describes alternative methods for connecting the VIP2500 to your home entertainment system. Instructions and diagrams are included for connections to: • High-Definition TV (HDTV) • Home Theater Receiver–Audio • Stereo TV Before you move or change components on your entertainment system, always disconnect power from the wireless receiver.
AUDIO L and R connections. Common Cabling Examples The following cabling diagrams illustrate common sample audio/video (A/V) connections. When connecting other components to your TV Receiver, refer to the other component installation manuals for additional connection information. U-verse VIP2500 Wireless Receiver Product Manual...
DVI and component video carry video signals only. To connect the audio, refer to the following page. To connect to a home theater receiver, refer to “Connecting Audio to a Home Theater Receiver – Audio Only. ” U-verse VIP2500 Wireless Receiver Product Manual...
OUT L and R connectors. In most cases, S/PDIF offers better audio quality, including support for Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. HDMI carries video and audio. If you connect your HDTV using HDMI, no additional audio connections to the TV are necessary. U-verse VIP2500 Wireless Receiver Product Manual...
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Connecting to a Stereo TV This video connection method does not support HD video. For more information, see “Connecting an HDTV – Video Only. ” U-verse VIP2500 Wireless Receiver Product Manual...
• One or two bar segments lit red: Signal is very weak. Video is affected. • No bar segments lit: No wireless connectivity. If signal strength is inadequate, try reorienting or relocating the Wireless TV receiver closer to the Access Point for improved reception. U-verse VIP2500 Wireless Receiver Product Manual...
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Verify that the home theater receiver is set to a surround sound audio mode (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic® II, Dolby Pro Logic). Verify that the home theater receiver is properly configured to work with all connected speakers. U-verse VIP2500 Wireless Receiver Product Manual...
Firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. Wireless LAN Information The VIP2500 products are wireless network products that use Orthogonal frequency- division multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology. These products are designed to be interoperable with any other wireless OFDM type product that complies with: •...
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According to 47 CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers, ARRIS Enterprises, Inc., 3871 Lakefield Drive, Suwanee, Georgia 30024, 1 678 473-2907 , declares under sole responsibility that the product identifies with 47 CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules as a Class B digital device.
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Software. The Software is never sold. ARRIS licenses the Software to the original customer and to any subsequent licensee for personal use only on the terms of this License. ARRIS and its third party licensors retain the ownership of the Software.
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TERMINATE AUTOMATICALLY if you fail to comply with the terms of this License. ARRIS is not responsible for any third party software that is provided as a bundled application, or otherwise, with the Software or that is downloaded to, or otherwise installed on, the Product.
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ARRIS VIP2500 For instructions on how to obtain a copy of any source code being made publicly available by ARRIS related to software used in this ARRIS product you may send your request in writing to: ARRIS Software Pedigree Operations 2450 Walsh Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA The ARRIS website http://opensource.arrisi.com also contains information regarding ARRIS’...
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