Follow these directions and you should be able to install your digital receiver – quickly and easily – in about thirty minutes. Before you start, make sure you have a 75-ohm coaxial cable and a Cable ONE digital receiver. If you lack either of these, just give us a call at the number shown below.
How to connect your digital receiver to your TV
- Disconnect the cable from your TV that runs from the wall outlet.
- Connect that cable to the digital receiver.
- Connect the cable that came with your digital receiver to your TV.
- Wait 20 minutes for the digital receiver to configure itself and load the program schedule.
( To ensure your cable connections work the best, tighten all connectors 1/8th turn beyond hand tight with a small wrench. )
How to connect your digital receiver to your TV and your VCR
- Connect the cable from the wall to “CABLE IN” on the digital receiver.
- Connect the video output on the digital receiver to “CABLE IN” on the VCR.
- Connect “CABLE OUT” on the VCR to “CABLE IN” on the TV.
- Wait 20 minutes for the digital receiver to configure itself and load the program schedule.
For more custom installation instructions, please review the following digital receiver manuals and your television manufacturer’s instructions:
DCH 6416 receiver ( HD-DVR )
DCT 6400 series receiver ( HD-DVR )
DCT 6200 series receiver ( HD-DVR )
DCT 2000 receiver
DCT 700 receiver