Evolution Digital HD Set-Top Box Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the 2. Keep these instructions. point where they exit from the apparatus. Ensure that the 3. Heed all warnings. power cord receptacle is accessible such that power can 4. Follow all instructions. be easily disconnected if required. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when amplifiers) that produce heat. unused for long periods of time. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades is required when the apparatus has been damaged in with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECT THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR OTHER OPENINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT. APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK NO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFERS SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or FCC Information television reception which can be determined by turning the This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. interference by one or more of the following measures: These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. harmful interference in a residential installation. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- • Only shielded interface cable should be used. tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a Finally, any changes or modifications to the equipment by the particular installation. user not expressly approved by the grantee or manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate such equipment. Disconnection Device Disconnect the main plug from the apparatus, if it’s defective. And please call a repair man in your location. When used outside of the U.S., it may be used HAR code with fittings of an approved agency is employed. CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Thank You for choosing the Evolution Digital High- Definition Set-Top Box (HD STB). You can now enjoy viewing Standard-Definition (SD) or High-Definition (HD) programming on an analog or digital television set. When connecting the Set-Top Box with an HDMI cable to your HDTV, you will be able to view HD programming with easy-to-use on-screen menus and navigation. 1 setup HD2 activate 3 pair remote Setup your HD STB by Activate your HD STB Pair your remote with your following the connection by calling your cable HD STB and TV by following diagrams on page 3. provider or going online the directions on page 6. (if available). Let’s get started! è Chapter 1 | Getting Set Up In the box ê TV HD Set-Top Box Exit Info Last M enu Pg Pg Remote with Batteries VOL CH In the user guide ê Cable Connections 4 HDTV or SD Coaxial A/V Activation 5 HDMI Cable HD Remote Control 6 Power Cord Pair your remote control 7 Remove remote control pairing 7 Menu 8 Adhesive FAQs 10 Velcro 2 HDMI Set-up Setup: Cable Connections To TV HDMI Connection è 2. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI (IN) “HDMI” port on HD Set-Top Box and HDMI allows you to take full advantage the “HDMI” port on your HDTV. of the Evolution Digital HD Set-Top Box high-definition digital features. 3. Connect the power cord to the electrical wall outlet and the “DC 5V To TV 1. Connect the coaxial cable to the IN” port on the HD Set-Top Box. cable wall outlet and the “CABLE IN” port on the cable box. Note: HDMI cables carry audio and video to the TV. To Coaxial Wall Outlet To ElectricalOutlet OR To TV CABLE IN SD Coaxial Audio/Video HD Set-Top Box. Connect the other 1 end to the input port on the TV. Connection ç 3. Connect the power cord to the 1. Connect the RF coaxial cable to the electrical wall outlet and the “DC 5V cable wall outlet and the “CABLE IN” IN” port on the HD Set-Top Box. port on the HD Set-Top Box. Note: Make sure the channel 3/4 switch matches the 2. Connect the smaller RF coaxial channel on your TV. For example, if your cable box is To Coaxial Wall Outlet cable to the “RF OUT” port on the set to “3”, make sure your TV is on channel “3”. To ElectricalOutlet 3 Activation Why do I need to activate my HD Set-Top Box? Activation essentially “turns on” your digital box in your home and on your cable provider’s network. Before you activate Now you are ready to activate! 1. Complete the Cable Connection steps 4. Activate your HD STB by calling your cable prior to activating. provider directly. 2. Have the HD Set-Top Box Serial Number Note: Installation and activation will not impact your current existing cable service. available. This can be found on the bottom of the HD Set-Top Box or on the side panel of the 2 product packaging. 3. Have your cable provider customer account number accessible. This is typically found on your cable provider billing information. 4 Remote Control TV Input* LED Indicator Toggle TV Input Button press and special command indication Info View the channel name TV Power* and number, date and time Turn your TV on or off NOTE Page Up Last • When inserting For future use Return to the previous channel or menu batteries, make sure Menu Exit that the polarity (+/-) Display the Main Menu Return to watching TV is correct. OK Page Down • The LED on the top of Select a highlighted item within For future use the remote is a visual Menus. Display channel name indicator that confirms and number, date and time Channel the remote has Channel up & down power when a button Volume is pressed. Audio up & down Mute Sound on & off • Your remote may vary Guide slightly from the one For future use Red C pictured here. Toggles through available closed captioning However, basic Yellow A functions should Toggle to secondary language Setup remain the same. (if available) Program your remote control to your STB and TV *TV must be programed with the remote 5 Remote Control Installing your HD Set-Top Box out of sight (pair remote) ê Remove remote Your remote control can be paired directly with your HD STB, allowing you to place the device out control pairing of sight (in an entertainment center or behind your TV, for example). Once your remote is paired to a specific HD STB, it will not control any other set-top box in your home. If you would like to use your remote Pair your remote control with your HD STB control for a different 1. Press the Menu button. set-top box, you 2. Select Remote Control and then select must first un-pair Remote Control Pairing.