Motorola DVR Self Install Guide - Comcast

For use with the Motorola DVR box.
For more information call
1-888-COMCAST or go to www.comcast.com/dvr.
FOR THOSE WHO
CAN’T WAIT TO
USE THEIR DVR
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
SELF-INSTALL GUIDE

YOU JUST COULDN’T WAIT, COULD YOU? YOU RUSHED STRAIGHT HOME, TORE
OPEN THE BOX, AND NOW YOU’RE SITTING IN FRONT OF YOUR TV, DVR IN HAND,
JUST ITCHING TO HOOK IT UP. HEY, WE UNDERSTAND. WITH DVR, YOU GET TV ON
YOUR TERMS. SO SHOULDN’T THE INSTALLATION BE ON YOUR TERMS, TOO? YEAH,
WE THOUGHT SO. NOW SIT BACK AND RELAX. THIS ISN’T GOING TO HURT A BIT.
INSTALL YOUR DVR
IN A FEW EASY STEPS
TALK ABOUT EASY. YOUR NEW DVR SET-TOP BOX BASICALLY TAKES THE PLACE OF YOUR
CURRENT SET-TOP BOX. SO IN ESSENCE, YOU’RE REPLACING THE OLD BOX WITH THE NEW
ONE. BELOW ARE SOME HELPFUL HINTS, PLUS DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO
CONNECT YOUR NEW DVR TO A VCR AND/OR HOME THEATER SYSTEM.
! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
YOUR DVR BOX IS A MOTOROLA DCT6412 — AN ADVANCED INTERACTIVE DIGITAL CABLE RECEIVER.
THE DVR SET-TOP BOX HAS AN INTERNAL HARD DISK DRIVE. TO HELP REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR
DAMAGE, IT MUST BE HANDLED IN MUCH THE SAME WAY AS A COMPUTER. THE DVR HAS BEEN
DESIGNED TO OPERATE RELIABLY IN A WELL-VENTILATED HOUSEHOLD ENVIRONMENT.
• Position the DVR in an open space that allows airflow around the unit (there should be at
least 2 inches of space above and on all sides).
• Slots and openings in the unit cabinet are provided for ventilation. Do not block the slots and
openings in the DVR or place anything on top of the DVR. Also, you should place the DVR on
a hard surface with adequate support.
• Ensure the DVR is not near any external heat source that could raise the temperature
around the unit.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Unplug the
unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning. Comcast recommends that you use a surge protector to power your
digital converter box.
> INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Your DVR box can support a variety of video and audio formats, including standard-definition
and high-definition TV, and analog and digital audio. With this versatility, your DVR box can be
connected to a basic TV and VCR or it can be easily incorporated into a high-end home
entertainment center.
To connect your equipment, you will need to understand what ports your electronic equipment
(e.g. TV, VCR, A/V receiver) has, then determine what cables you want to use to connect these
devices. There are many options for cables at varying levels of quality. Once you determine the
connections your equipment supports, you will be able to make your choice of cables. Refer to
the following two pages for more detailed information on video and audio connections. If your
equipment is already connected, then it’s easy — all you have to do is replace your current
cable set-top box with your new DVR.

VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTIONS
Video Connections
Your DVR can output both standard-definition and high-definition programming. The video
connections you use depend on what type of TV you have and the connectors available.
Video connections to standard-definition TV
Most TVs in use today are standard definition. If you are connecting your DVR
to a standard-definition TV, you will use one of the following connections:
• RF coaxial cable: This connection does not support Dolby Digital 5.1. If your TV set only
has an RF input, a separate RF modulator is required to connect the DVR to your TV set.
• Composite video: Use a single RCA cable (typically color-coded yellow).
• S-video: Use single S-video cable.
Using the composite or S-video connections will provide better picture quality than
the RF coaxial connection, if your equipment supports these connections.
Video connections to high-definition TV
To connect your DVR to an HDTV, use one of the following connections:
• Component Video (Y Pb Pr): Use 3 component video cables
(typically color-coded green, blue, and red).
• DVI: Digital Video Interface (typically available only on newer HDTVs).
You must use either component video connections or a DVI connection for HDTV — the
video connections used for standard-definition programming do not support HDTV.
Audio Connections
To connect your DVR to your TV or your audio/video receiver, you will use one of the following:
• Stereo audio: Use RCA cables (often a joined pair with one red and one white).
• Digital coaxial audio: Use digital coaxial cable (typically color-coded orange).
• Optical digital audio: Use fiber-optic cable.
Note: Digital audio connections (digital coaxial or optical) are required to pass Dolby Digital 5.1
or 7.1 signals to your components.
The most common connection in use today is stereo audio. The audio connection options
above can be used for a standard-definition or high-definition TV. If your equipment supports it,
the optical (OPTICAL SPIDF) or coaxial (SPIDF) audio outputs on the DVR may be used in place
of the stereo audio outputs (AUDIO R and L) and generally offer a higher level of audio quality.
TIP: Composite video and stereo audio cables often come as three joined RCA
cables (yellow is used for video connections, red and white for right and left
audio connections).
DVI
COMPONENT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
RF COAXIAL
CABLE
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL
COAXIAL AUDIO
STEREO
AUDIO
VIDEO / AUDIO CONNECTOR GUIDE
VIDEO CONNECTORS
Digital Video Interface. All digital, high-quality video
connection. DVI connection is typically available only
on new equipment. Supports high-definition video.
High-quality video connection that uses 3 separate
component video cables. The cables are generally
color-coded green, blue, and red. Supports
high-definition video.
S-video connection provides a high-quality,
standard-definition picture. Offers higher-quality
picture than composite video or RF coaxial cables.
Common connection for standard TVs or VCRs. It typically
has a yellow connector that supports a single RCA cable.
Common cable connection. Carries both video and audio
signals over a single cable. If your TV set only has an RF
input, a separate RF modulator is required to connect the
DVR to your TV set.
AUDIO CONNECTORS
High-quality audio connection that uses fiber-optic cable.
Requires one cable. Connector on electronic device may
include “Toslink” or “SPIDF” in the label.
High-quality coaxial cable with RCA-type connector
(typically color-coded orange) that transfers sound
digitally. Requires one cable. Connector on electronic
device may include “SPIDF” in the label.
RCA cables that often have a joined pair of RCA cables
with one red and one white. These cables are used to
connect a stereo to other equipment such as a VCR or
DVD player.

THE DVR BACK PANEL
1 2 3 4
5 6 7
8 9
1 CABLE IN The CABLE IN port receives the incoming signal from Comcast.
2 AUDIO IN R These ports are used to connect a set-top box between a peripheral audio
AUDIO IN L device such as a CD player and a stereo tuner or A/V receiver. The audio
from the peripheral device will pass through the DVR when it is turned off.
3 SPDIF The orange coaxial SPDIF port is a digital output connection that carries Dolby
Digital 5.1 audio or PCM audio. It is used to connect the DVR to a stereo tuner or
A/V receiver to provide surround-sound, theater-style audio.
4 VIDEO IN The VIDEO IN port accepts a composite video input from a VCR, camcorder
VIDEO OUT or other video device (not currently enabled). The VIDEO OUT port is used to
deliver composite video to an external device such as a VCR or TV.
5 DVI-D The Digital Video Interface is used to connect a high-definition monitor or a
high-definition television.
6 AUDIO OUT R The RCA audio ports are used to deliver audio to a stereo receiver.
AUDIO OUT L
7 Y Pb Pr These ports are used to deliver component video to an HD-ready TV or monitor.
Though capable of delivering standard-definition video to your TV or monitor, these
cables are necessary to deliver high-definition video.
8 S-VIDEO This port is used to deliver high-quality, standard-definition video to external
devices that accept S-video inputs, such as a high-end VCR or TV.
9 OPTICAL SPDIF The OPTICAL SPDIF port is an optical digital output connection that carries Dolby
Digital 5.1 audio or PCM audio. It is used to connect the DVR to a stereo tuner or
A/V receiver to provide surround-sound, theater-style audio.
START YOUR DVR
INSTALLATION HERE
0.0 PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION
1. Ensure all electronic devices involved in the installation are unplugged. Do not plug the
DVR power cord into a wall outlet until you have completed all connections between
the DVR and other devices.
2. Place the DVR in the desired location. Be sure the DVR is where you want it before
connecting it to other devices. Ensure your cables are of sufficient length to reach the
required components.
TIP: Labels used for ports on electronic equipment vary, but generally contain IN or OUT.
When connecting 2 devices, the OUT port of one device should always be connected
to the IN port of the other device.
0.1 CHOOSE YOUR INSTALLATION SETUP
There are multiple ways to connect your electronic equipment. Below are some common
configurations. Please choose the one that best fits your setup and proceed to the
appropriate section on the following pages.
> CONNECTING YOUR DVR TO A STANDARD-DEFINITION TV
1.0 STEREO TV AND STEREO VCR INSTALLATION
2.0 STANDARD TV AND VCR INSTALLATION
3.0 TV WITH S-VIDEO INSTALLATION
4.0 STEREO TV AND A/V RECEIVER INSTALLATION
> CONNECTING YOUR DVR TO A HIGH-DEFINITION TV
5.0 HDTV AND STEREO VCR INSTALLATION
6.0 HDTV AND A/V RECEIVER INSTALLATION
Note: All connections to both the TV and the VCR allow you to record the program being shown on the
TV using the VCR, be it a “live” program or something previously recorded on the DVR. With a VCR
recording, any banners or messages shown on the TV will also be recorded on the VHS tape.

1.0 STEREO TV AND STEREO VCR INSTALLATION
For stereo sound, use RCA cables to connect the DVR to the TV and/or the VCR. Three connections
must be made between each device: VIDEO, AUDIO RIGHT, and AUDIO LEFT. To make these
connections easier, the ends of the RCA cables are usually color-coded. Yellow is used for VIDEO,
red for AUDIO RIGHT, and white for AUDIO LEFT.
Cable/
Antenna IN
Cable/
Antenna OUT
Cable/
Antenna IN
CABLE
IN
Audio IN
R L
Audio OUT
R L
1. Connect an RCA video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT (yellow) jack on the DVR and to the
VIDEO IN port on the VCR.
2. Connect RCA audio cables (one red and one white) to the AUDIO OUT R (red) and AUDIO OUT L
(white) jacks on the DVR and to the AUDIO RIGHT and AUDIO LEFT inputs on the VCR.
3. Connect an RCA video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT port on the VCR and the VIDEO INPUT
port on the TV.
4. Connect RCA audio cables (one red and one white) to the AUDIO RIGHT and AUDIO LEFT
outputs on the VCR and the AUDIO RIGHT and AUDIO LEFT inputs on the TV.
If you do not have a VCR and want to connect your DVR to a stereo TV, complete
these steps:
1. Connect a video RCA cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVR and the VIDEO INPUT
port on the TV.
2. Connect audio RCA cables (one red and one white) to the AUDIO OUT R (red) and AUDIO OUT
L (white) jacks on the DVR and to the AUDIO RIGHT and AUDIO LEFT inputs on the TV.
PROCEED TO SECTION 7.0, FINAL CONNECTIONS.
IR
INPUT 1
R
L
USB
Video IN
Video OUT
INPUT 2
R
L
DVI-D OUT
S-Video
Video
Audio
AUDIO IN
VIDEO
R L SPDIF IN OUT
R L
AUDIO
OUT
VCR
TV
Y Pb Pr
TV
Pass Card
S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
SPDIF
IEEE 1394
SWITCHED
105/125V
60Hz
4A MAX
500W MAX
CONVENIENCE
OUTLET
DVR
2.0 STANDARD TV AND VCR INSTALLATION
The connection from the DVR to the TV and the VCR uses standard RF coaxial cables. If you are
choosing this setup, a separate RF modulator is required.
Note: Audio through the coaxial output port is mono. For stereo sound, RCA connector cables
must be used as described in Section 1.0.
DVR
DVI-D OUT
RF Modulator
RF OUT
RF OUT
RF IN
VCR
TV
RF IN
1. Connect an RCA video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT (yellow) jack on the DVR and to the
VIDEO IN port on the RF modulator.
2. Connect RCA audio cables (one red and one white) to the AUDIO OUT R (red) and AUDIO
OUT L (white) jacks on the DVR and to the AUDIO RIGHT and AUDIO LEFT inputs on the
RF modulator.
3. Connect the coaxial cable to the RF OUT port on the RF modulator and the RF IN port on
the VCR.
4. Connect the coaxial cable to the RF OUT port on the VCR and the RF IN port on the back
of the TV.
5. Make sure that the TV and the VCR are set to either channel 3 or channel 4, depending
on the settings of the RF modulator. The TV, VCR and RF modulator should all be set to the
same channel.
If you do not have a VCR and want to connect your DVR directly to your TV, complete
these steps:
1. Connect a video RCA cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVR and the VIDEO INPUT
port on the separate RF modulator.
2. Connect audio RCA cables (one red and one white) to the AUDIO OUT R (red) and AUDIO
OUT L (white) jacks on the DVR and to the AUDIO RIGHT and AUDIO LEFT inputs on the TV.
(Continued on next page)

3. Connect a coaxial cable to the RF OUT port on the RF modulator and to the RF IN port on
the TV.
4. Make sure that the TV is set to either channel 3 or channel 4 depending on the setting of
the RF modulator. Both the TV and the RF Modulator should be set to the same channel.
Note: In some areas Comcast offers a single tuner Motorola DCT6208 DVR. This-set top box has
an RF output and does not require a separate RF modulator.
PROCEED TO SECTION 7.0, FINAL CONNECTIONS.
3.0 TV WITH S-VIDEO INSTALLATION
Some televisions have an alternate video connection called S-video that provides a higher quality
picture than composite video or RF coaxial cable connections. If your equipment has S-video
connections and you want the highest quality picture for your standard TV, use an S-video cable.
You will use RCA cables (one red and one white) for audio when using an S-video connection.
DVI-D OUT
Three connections must be made between the DVR and the TV. They are S-VIDEO, AUDIO RIGHT,
and AUDIO LEFT. You will use an S-video cable and RCA audio cables. To make these connections
easier, the ends of the RCA cables are usually color-coded. Red is used for AUDIO RIGHT and
white is used for AUDIO LEFT.
1. Connect an S-video cable to the S-VIDEO jack on the DVR. Connect the other end to the
S-VIDEO INPUT on the back of the TV.
2. Connect the RCA audio cables (one red and one white) to the AUDIO OUT R (red) and AUDIO
OUT L (white) jacks on the DVR and to the AUDIO RIGHT and AUDIO LEFT inputs on the TV.
Note: If you have RCA cables that also have a video cable (yellow connector) but are using
S-video connections, do not plug the yellow connector on the RCA cable into either
the DVR box or the TV — the yellow cable is not used in this installation scenario.
PROCEED TO SECTION 7.0, FINAL CONNECTIONS.
TV
DVR
4.0 STEREO TV AND A/V RECEIVER INSTALLATION
Think of the A/V receiver of a home theater system as a switching device. Everything should be
connected to the receiver, and then the receiver is connected to the TV and a series of speakers.
Using the previous instructions, connect the various devices (DVR, VCR, DVD, and so forth) to the
receiver, then the receiver to the TV. Make all connections using RCA cables, unless the receiver
and TV are equipped with S-video or digital audio connections.
Home Theater System
1. Connect an RCA video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT (yellow) port on the DVR and to the
VIDEO INPUT port on the A/V receiver.
2. Connect RCA audio cables (one red and one white) to the AUDIO OUT R (red) and AUDIO OUT L
(white) jacks on the DVR and to the AUDIO RIGHT and AUDIO LEFT inputs on the A/V receiver.
3. Connect an RCA video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUTPUT on the A/V receiver and the VIDEO
INPUT on the TV.
4. Connect RCA audio cables (one red and one white) to the AUDIO RIGHT and AUDIO LEFT
outputs on the A/V receiver and to the AUDIO RIGHT and AUDIO LEFT inputs on the TV.
Alternate video and audio connections:
Video — The diagram on the previous page shows a composite video connection using
an RCA cable (color-coded yellow). An alternate connection is S-video, which uses an
S-video cable and the S-video ports. The S-video connection replaces the yellow connection
in the diagram.
Audio — If your equipment supports it, the optical (OPTICAL SPIDF) or coaxial (SPIDF)
audio outputs on the DVR may be used in place of the stereo audio outputs (AUDIO RIGHT
and AUDIO LEFT) and generally offer a higher level of audio quality.
TIP: A/V receivers typically have comprehensive installation directions and
recommendations in the user’s manual that comes with the equipment. You should
consult the user’s manual that came with your A/V receiver, if it is available.
PROCEED TO SECTION 7.0, FINAL CONNECTIONS.
DVI-D OUT
TV
DVR

5.0 HDTV AND STEREO VCR INSTALLATION
This diagram should be used if you intend to connect your DVR to an HDTV and a stereo VCR.
This configuration will allow you to watch both HD and standard-definition video on your HDTV
as well as record and play standard-definition video via your VCR.
DVI IN
Cable/
Antenna IN
Cable/
Antenna OUT
R
L
Cable/
Antenna IN
CABLE
IN
Audio IN
R L
Audio OUT
R
L
S-Video
Video
Audio
IR
Video 1
R
L
USB
Video IN
Video OUT
Video 2
R
L
DVI-D OUT
S-Video IN
S-Video OUT
Video 3
Y
Pb
Pr
R
L
AUDIO IN
VIDEO
R L SPDIF IN OUT
R L
AUDIO
OUT
VCR
HDTV
S-VIDEO
Y Pb
TV
Pr Pass Card
OPTICAL
SPDIF
Connector cables to be used:
• 1 set of component (Y, Pb, Pr) video cables (green, blue, and red)
• 2 sets of single connector RCA video cables (yellow), or 2 S-video cables
• 1 set of dual RCA audio cables (one red and one white)
• 2 sets of “Y” adapter audio cables (used to split audio signals between components)
1. Locate the Y Pb Pr inputs on the HDTV and the Y Pb Pr outputs on the DVR. To make
identification easy, these ports are color-coded on the DVR (Y = green, Pb = blue,
and Pr = red). Colors may vary on your HDTV.
2. Using a three-jack component video connector, connect the Y, Pb, and Pr outputs on the DVR
to the Y, Pb, and Pr inputs on the HDTV.
3. Connect audio cable to the AUDIO OUT R (red) on the DVR. Connect the other end to the
AUDIO RIGHT input on the VCR.
4. Connect the AUDIO OUT L (white) on the DVR to the AUDIO LEFT inputs on the VCR.
5. Use the dual RCA audio cable to connect the AUDIO LEFT and AUDIO RIGHT outputs on the VCR
to the AUDIO LEFT and AUDIO RIGHT input on the HDTV.
6. Using a single RCA video cable, connect the VIDEO OUT (yellow) connector on the DVR to the
VIDEO INPUT on the VCR. Use a second RCA video cable to connect the VIDEO OUTPUT on
the VCR to the VIDEO INPUT on the HDTV (shown in the diagram on this page).
or
Using an S-video cable, connect the S-VIDEO output on the DVR to the S-video input on the
VCR. Then use the second S-video cable to connect the S-video output on the VCR to the
S-video input on the HDTV (not pictured).
IEEE 1394
SWITCHED
105/125V
60Hz
4A MAX
500W MAX
CONVENIENCE
OUTLET
DVR
Note: A DVI cable may be used instead of component (Y, Pb, Pr) video cables. Either
component (Y, Pb, Pr) or DVI video connection must be used for HDTV. The cables
you use will depend on the ports on your HDTV and VCR. See diagram below.
DVI IN
Cable/
Antenna IN
Cable/
Antenna OUT
R
L
Cable/
Antenna IN
DVI-D OUT
CABLE
IN
Audio IN
R L
Audio OUT
R L
S-Video
Video
Audio
PROCEED TO SECTION 7.0, FINAL CONNECTIONS.
IR
Video 1
R
L
USB
Video IN
Video OUT
Video 2
R
L
6.0 HDTV AND A/V STEREO RECEIVER INSTALLATION
To take full advantage of the DVR digital audio features, use an A/V receiver. The diagram below
illustrates how to integrate your DVR, A/V receiver, and HDTV. We have not illustrated how to
integrate a VCR or DVD player with an A/V receiver. The manual supplied with these components
would best describe those connections.
DVI-D OUT
DVI-D OUT
S-Video IN
S-Video OUT
Video 3
Y
Pb
Pr
R
L
A/V Stereo Receiver
HDTV
AUDIO IN
VIDEO
R L SPDIF IN OUT
R L
AUDIO
OUT
VCR
HDTV
S-VIDEO
Y Pb
TV
Pr Pass Card
OPTICAL
SPDIF
IEEE 1394
SWITCHED
105/125V
60Hz
4A MAX
500W MAX
CONVENIENCE
OUTLET
DVR
DVR

1. Locate the Y Pb Pr inputs on your HDTV and the Y Pb Pr outputs on the DVR. To make
identification easy, these ports are color-coded on the DVR (Y = green, Pb = blue, and
Pr = red). Colors may vary on your HDTV.
2. Using a three-jack component video connector, connect the Y, Pb, and Pr outputs on the
DVR to the Y, Pb, and Pr inputs on the HDTV.
3. Connect RCA audio cables (one red and one white) to the AUDIO OUT R (red) and AUDIO OUT
L (white) on the DVR to the AUDIO RIGHT and AUDIO LEFT inputs on the A/V receiver.
Alternate video and audio connections:
Video — The diagram on the previous page shows component video connection (Y Pb Pr).
A single DVI cable may be used instead of component video cables.
Audio — If your equipment supports it, the optical (OPTICAL SPIDF) or coaxial (SPIDF)
audio outputs on the DVR may be used in place of the stereo audio outputs (AUDIO RIGHT
and AUDIO LEFT) and generally offer a higher level of audio quality.
Below are instructions for using either of these alternate audio connections:
Optical SPDIF using optical audio cable: Locate the OPTICAL SPDIF output on the DVR
and the OPTICAL SPDIF input on your A/V receiver. This input may also be labeled Toslink
on your A/V receiver. Using an optical audio connector, connect the output on the DVR to
the input on your A/V receiver.
Digital audio with RCA audio cable: Locate the orange RCA-type SPDIF output on the
DVR and the RCA-type SPDIF or digital audio input on your A/V receiver. Using a single RCA
audio cable, connect the digital audio output (orange) on the DVR to the digital audio input
on your A/V receiver.
PROCEED TO SECTION 7.0, FINAL CONNECTIONS.
7.0 FINAL CONNECTIONS
The next step is to complete a few final connections:
1. Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN jack on the DVR.
2. Plug the TV power cord into the back of the DVR at the far right and plug the DVR’s
power cord into the wall.
CONTINUE ON TO SECTION 8.0, DVR USER SETTINGS.
8.0 DVR USER SETTINGS
To achieve optimal picture quality on your TV, your DVR box must have the appropriate settings for
your TV. In most cases, a Comcast technician will optimize these settings for you. However, you
may decide to modify the settings for various reasons, such as getting a new TV. To access and
change your settings, go to User Settings on your TV by following these steps.
Step 1: Access the user settings menu*
1. To access the user settings menu, power ON your TV and
power OFF the DVR box.
2. Press MENU on either your remote or the DVR box front
panel to call up the on-screen menu. You may use either the
DVR front panel or the remote to navigate the menu.
3. Press the buttons to select the setting you wish
to change. Press the button to select an option for
that setting. To exit the setting and move to another setting,
use the buttons.
Step 2: Set your preference for watching widescreen TV
The first user setting referred to as “TV Type” tells the DVR box what type of TV you have and
how you prefer to watch widescreen programming.
For standard screen TVs, choose either of the following two options:
• 4:3 Pan Scan (widescreen programming is cropped to fill your screen)
• 4:3 Letterbox (widescreen programming will appear in its entirety with black bands
on top and bottom of TV screen)
For widescreen TVs, choose the following option:
• 16:9
Step 3: Set picture resolution from DVR box to TV
The next setting is referred to as “Y Pb Pr OUTPUT” and indicates the picture resolution output
from the cable box to your TV. The choices are 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i. For most standard
TVs, the appropriate setting is 480i. Choose 480p for enhanced definition TVs. For HDTVs, choose
either 720p or 1080i. Refer to your TV owner’s manual and choose the setting that indicates the
highest picture resolution your television will support.
Step 4: Specify how standard-definition programs are displayed on your TV
The final setting is called “4:3 OVERRIDE” and provides the ability to specify how 4:3 standarddefinition
programs are displayed on your TV. The choices are OFF, 480i, and 480p. For most
standard TVs, this should be set to OFF (the DVR will default to the resolution selected in the
Y Pb Pr OUTPUT setting chosen in Step 3). For HDTVs, the appropriate setting is either 480i or
480p. By selecting 480i or 480p you are telling the DVR to send standard-definition programming
to your TV in its original broadcast format. You should consult your HDTV owner’s manual to
determine the appropriate setting for your TV.
Step 5: Save your settings
Press POWER or MENU to exit the menu and save your settings.
CONTINUE ON TO SECTION 9.0, COMPLETING THE INSTALL.
9.0 COMPLETING THE INSTALL
To complete the installation, call 1-888-COMCAST to activate your box.
* If the User Settings Menu does not appear on your TV screen, your TV may not support the default setting. Use the DVR front panel
LED to view and change your settings. Use the up and down arrows to navigate categories and left and right arrows to navigate
within categories.