Installing set top box

However, some amplifiers or display devices that don't have HDMI require stereo audio or digital audio. And it is nice to have an RF pass-through, so that if you have multiple set-top boxes you can connect the RF in a chain. Once everything is connected you need to bring up the menu or set-up interface on your display device. Most set-top boxes have auto-tuning, which makes life easy, so select auto-tune and away it goes. It is important to note that a good digital TV signal is important.

Most of the time the analogue antenna system in older dwellings will not support a clear digital TV picture. Use a digital channel meter to check signal strength. If needed, get an antenna installation company to tune in your TV points and possibly replace the old antenna with a digital one. Some flashy new digital TV antennas attach to the side of the house and look like a small white box.

Highlight the channel to be moved and press [OK] to mark the channel with a Move icon. Press the Blue key in the Channel List window to enter the edit status and then press the Red key to start sorting. Lock : All channels with lock marks are listed following the channels without lock marks. Then press the Green key to rename the channels. Then, press the Blue key to delete the channels.

When a satellite is highlighted, press [OK] to select or de-select the satellite. Press [Info] to select or de-select all satellites.

Press the Green key to enter the Edit Satellite menu in which the satellite name, longitude direction, and longitude angle can be modified. The TP list including all TPs for the satellite will display as shown in the right figure:. Press [Menu] to switch back to the left side.

Press the Green key Edit to enter the Edit window in which the download frequency, symbol rate, and polarity can be modified. Press the Yellow key [Delete] to enter the delete window. Click [Yes] to delete all positions, or click [No] not to delete any position. Limit Selection: Select the Limit setting. Need just a little more help in the right direction? Home Support TV. All steps complete. Related Articles. Specify whether or not you need to press Enter on your STB remote to change channels.

Use the Media Center remote and if your service has 3 digit channels, enter a 3 digital channel number that you know you can receive. Verify that the channel changes correctly. You can try several channels you know you receive to be sure, even though you are only prompted to do this once. Media Center will attempt Fast, Medium, and then Slow as you step through this portion of the wizard. When you are successfully able to change channels, select The channel changed correctly.

Next, the wizard assists you in configuring the second TV tuner. To identify the second STB Cable Box B in the wizard , use the controls on the second set top box itself not the remote to change the channel up or down.

The wizard guides you through configuring the second STB repeating steps above. The final sequence specifies and downloads the Program Guide. You should be connected to the Internet while performing these steps. Select Yes to using the guide and accept the Guide Terms of Service.

Enter your zip or postal code. TV signal providers in your area will be displayed. Select your provider.