Equipment
Install your HDTV Set-top box
Summary
This article provides instructions on how to install your HD Set-top box to an HDTV.
IMPORTANT: Do not plug the HDTV Set-top box power cord into the power source until you have completed all connections between the HDTV Set-top box and other equipment.
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Connect the RF (coax) cable from the wall to the CABLE IN port of the HDTV Set-top box. |
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Connecting the Set-top Box to an HDTV In order to view HD programming on your HDTV you must select from one of the following video cable options:
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Component Component video ports are found on all HDTVs and are available for use on all BendBroadband HD cable boxes. Use these steps to connect your HDTV to a cable box with this type of cable:
Note: If the HDTV has more than one set of YPbPr inputs, they will be numbered. The first set of YPbPr inputs will be labeled something like V1, Video 1, Component 1, or Video Input 1. The second set will be labeled something like V2 or Video 2, component 2 and so on. This is important to know because the TV remote control lets you switch conveniently between Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, etc. with the press of a button. This button on the remote is labeled INPUT, VIDEO SOURCE, or TV/VIDEO. |
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HDMI Connection HDMI ports are found on most HDTVs and are available for use on several BendBroadband HD cable boxes. HDMI provides both the audio and video connection on a single cable. Use these steps to connect your HDTV to the cable box with this type of cable:
Note: Although an HDMI cable provides both the audio and video connection between an HDTV and a cable box, you may still need to use additional cables to connect the cable box to a Stereo or Home Theater System. |
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Connect the Audio Cables Depending on the type of video cable that was used, you may need to use an additional audio cable to complete the cable box setup. Choose the option below (Stereo or Digital) that best fits your equipment. |
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Stereo Audio Use these steps to connect the audio output of a cable box using this type of cable:
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Digital Audio - Coaxial Use these steps to connect the audio output of a cable box using this type of cable:
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Digital Audio - Optical Use these steps to connect the audio output of a cable box using this type of cable:
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Connect one end of the HDTV Set-top box power cable into the HDTV Set-top box and the other end into a wall outlet or surge protector. Plug the HDTV into a power source. |
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All steps complete. |