TV Connection Guide

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TV Connection Guide

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This easy-to-follow guide will show you how to quickly connect your cable box to your TV. Complete every step before moving to the next. Start by selecting your cable box below:

Samsung cable box

With an HD TV 6 With a non-HD TV 8

Scientific Atlanta cable box

With an HD TV 10 With a non-HD TV 12

Additional Information

Using a cable splitter 14 A few tips to keep in mind 15 Help 16

COL0218TV34881 3 What’s included Available at Optimum Stores

HDMI cable If you’re connecting a modem and cable box, use Optimum-provided equipment to ensure the best quality. The items below are available at any Optimum Store, free of charge.

Coaxial cable (may be black or white)

Power cord

Cable splitter

Coaxial cable (may be black or white) OUT IN

Coaxial cable clips

You’ll also want to have your TV remote handy for the set-up process.

4 5 Samsung cable box with HD TV

1 Connect the cable box 3 Connect the power Connect the coaxial cable from the cable outlet on the wall to the “Cable in” port on Plug the power cord into the back of the cable box and then plug the other end into the back of the cable box. Manually tighten all connections. an electrical outlet.

Note: If your cable outlet is already in use, see page 14 on how to use a cable splitter. Plug in your TV and turn it on. Using your TV’s remote (not the Optimum remote), on screen select the input port you chose in Step 2 by pressing the input, source or TV/video button.

Electrical outlet Back of cable box

Back of cable box Coaxial cable

Cable outlet Cable in

Coaxial cable HDMI cable Power cord (plugged in) (plugged in)

2 Connect the cable box to your TV 4 Activate Connect one end of the HDMI cable provided to the HDMI port on the back of the Activation should begin automatically. Once “Turn” and “On” alternate on the LED cable box. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to one of the HDMI ports on screen, turn on your digital cable box if it’s not already on. The power is on if the the back of your TV (note which TV port you plug the cord into to use in Step 3). power button is blue.

On your TV you’ll see text that reads: “Please wait, we are preparing the service for you.” When the service is ready, the time will display on the LED screen. Back of cable box This may take several minutes.

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1 Connect the cable box 3 Connect the power Connect the coaxial cable from the cable outlet on the wall to the “Cable in” port on the Plug the power cord into the back of the cable box and then plug the other end into back of the cable box. Manually tighten all connections. an electrical outlet.

Note: If your cable outlet is already in use, see page 14 on how to use a cable splitter. 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.

Back of cable box

Coaxial cable Electrical outlet

Back of cable box

Cable outlet Cable in

Coaxial cable Coaxial cable Power cord (plugged in) (plugged in)

2 Connect the cable box to your TV 4 Activate Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the “CH 3/4 out” port on the back of the cable Activation should begin automatically. Once “Turn” and “On” alternate on the LED box and the other end to the “VHF/UHF” or “Antenna in” port on the back of your TV. screen, turn on your digital cable box if it’s not already on. The power is on if the power button is blue. Back of cable box On your TV you’ll see text that reads: “Please wait, we are preparing the service for you.” When the service is ready, the time will display on the LED screen. This may take several minutes.

Back of TV

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1 Insert the Smart Card 3 Connect the cable box to the TV Insert the Smart Card into the front of the cable box. Connect one end of the HDMI cable provided to the HDMI port on the back of the cable

Note: It will not insert completely. Once inserted, DO NOT REMOVE. box. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to one of the HDMI ports on the back of your TV (note which TV port you plug the cord into to use in Step 4).

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Coaxial cable HDMI cable (plugged in) HDMI port

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2 Connect the cable box 4 Connect the power Connect the coaxial cable from the cable outlet to the “Cable in” port Plug the power cord into the back of the cable box and then plug the other end into on the back of the cable box. Manually tighten all connections. an electrical outlet. Plug in your TV and turn it on. Using your TV’s remote (not the Optimum remote), on screen select the input port you chose in Step 3 by pressing the input, source or TV/video button. Electrical outlet Back of cable box Back of cable box

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Cable in 5 Activate Cable outlet 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. Note: If your cable outlet is already in use, see page 14 on how to use a cable splitter. The time will display when service is activated.

You’re now ready to enjoy Optimum TV. 10 11 Scientiﬁc Atlanta cable box with non-HD TV

1 Insert the Smart Card 3 Connect the cable box to the TV Insert the Smart Card into the front of the cable box. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the “Cable out” port on the back of the cable

Note: It will not insert completely. Once inserted, DO NOT REMOVE. box and the other end to the “VHF/UHF” or “Antenna in” port on the back of your TV.

Back of cable box Back of TV

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Back of cable box 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.

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Note: If your cable outlet is already in use, see page 14 on how to use a cable splitter. 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.

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DIY troubleshooting, no tools required. Here are a few quick tips to keep your services running smoothly and help you save time: + If you’re not getting a picture or you see a blue or black screen, check that your TV and cable box are plugged in and powered on. Then, make sure all of your connections are secure. + Next, make sure that your TV is on the correct input by pressing TV INPUT on the Optimum remote, or TV/VIDEO, INPUT or SOURCE on your TV manufacturer’s remote, until you see a picture on your screen. + If you’re still having issues, reset your cable box by unplugging it from either the wall outlet or the box itself. Wait about ﬁve seconds, then plug it back in and allow the box to reboot, which takes about three minutes. + To ensure you’re getting the best HD picture on your TV, visit optimum.net/picturequality.

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