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SAFETY COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS, Continued
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock.
Do not expose this Digital Cable Box to liquid
or moisture. Do not place this Digital Cable
Box on a wet surface. Do not spill liquids on or
near this Digital Cable Box.
ACCESSORIES
Do not use accessories with this Digital Cable
Box unless recommended by your cable
service provider.
OVERLOADING
Do not overload electrical outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as
this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
For equipment that requires battery power or
other sources to operate, refer to the operating
instructions for that equipment.
LIGHTNING AND POWER SURGES
Ground (earth) your cable system to provide
some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Plug your Digital Cable
Box into a surge protector to reduce the risk of
damage from lightning strikes and power
surges. If you have questions, call your cable
service provider.
POWER CORD PROTECTION
Arrange all power cords so that people cannot
walk on the cords, place objects on the cords,
or place objects against the cords, which can
damage the cords. Give particular attention to
the cords at the point at which the cord
connects to the plug, at electrical outlets, and at
the places where the cords exit the Digital
Cable Box.
POWER SOURCES
A label on this Digital Cable Box indicates the
correct power source for this Digital Cable
Box. Operate this Digital Cable Box only from
an electrical outlet that has the voltage and
frequency that the label indicates. If you are
unsure of the type of power supply to your
residence, consult your local power company.
POWER CORD POLARIZATION
This Digital Cable Box has a two-prong plug.
Properly ground (earth) this Digital Cable Box
by inserting the plug into a grounded
electrical, two-socket outlet. If this plug is
polarized, it has one wide prong and one
narrow prong. This plug fits only one way.
If you are unable to insert this plug fully into
the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet.
SERVICING
Do not open the cover of this Digital Cable
Box. If you open the cover, your warranty will
be void. Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel only. Contact Cablevision for
instructions.
DAMAGE THAT REQUIRES SERVICE
For damage that requires service, unplug this
Digital Cable Box from the electrical outlet.
Refer to qualified personnel when any of the
following occurs:
There is damage to the power cord or plug
Liquid enters the Digital Cable Box
There is exposure to rain or water
Operation is not normal (the
instructions in this Guide describe
the proper operation)
•If you drop this Digital Cable Box, or
damage the cabinet of this Digital Cable Box
If this Digital Cable Box exhibits a distinct
change in performance
Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this Digital Cable Box (home terminal), the
service technician will perform safety checks
to determine that the equipment is in proper
operating condition.
64 iO Users Guide
WARNING: Av oid electric shock and fire hazard.
Never push objects through the openings in this equipment.
These objects can cause electrical shorts that can result in
electric shock or fire. Do not expose this Digital Cable Box
to rain or moisture. Do not place objects filled with liquid
(such as vases) on this Digital Cable Box.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide
blade of plug to the wide slot, and then fully insert.
5712001iO1004COLURBSA
USER’S GUIDE
For Standard and High Definition Digital Cable Boxes
Version 2.0
REVISED 05/05 SA

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iO Standard and High Definition Digital Cable Boxes Specifications

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ModelStandard and High Definition Digital Cable Boxes
CategoryCable Box
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS, Continued

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Prevent objects or liquids from entering the box to avoid hazards like fire or electric shock.

ACCESSORIES

Use only accessories recommended by your cable service provider for safe operation.

OVERLOADING

Avoid overloading electrical outlets and cords to prevent fire and electric shock risks.

LIGHTNING AND POWER SURGES

Ground your cable system and use surge protectors for protection against surges.

POWER CORD PROTECTION

Arrange power cords to prevent damage and tripping hazards for users.

POWER SOURCES

Operate the box only from the specified electrical outlet voltage indicated on the label.

POWER CORD POLARIZATION

Ensure proper grounding by inserting the polarized plug into the correct outlet slot.

SERVICING

Refer all servicing to qualified personnel; do not open the box to maintain warranty.

DAMAGE THAT REQUIRES SERVICE

Unplug the box and refer to qualified personnel for any damaged equipment.

WELCOME TO IO®

ON DEMAND

Access movies and shows anytime for home entertainment with VCR-like controls.

ENHANCED TV

Interact with your TV for a new viewing experience with special features.

¡O GAMES

Play exciting games packages available on the service with refreshed levels.

MUSIC CHOICE®

Enjoy 45 channels of commercial-free music with various formats.

HDTV - HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION

Experience unparalleled home-theater detail with HD channels and On Demand.

PERSONALIZED VIEWING

Customize your Channel Guide and utilize Parental Controls for viewing preferences.

REMOTE CONTROL

POWER AND SOUND CONTROLS

Buttons for turning the digital cable box on/off, adjusting volume, and muting.

NAVIGATION AND CHANNEL CONTROLS

Buttons for browsing menus, on-screen items, and channel selection.

ON DEMAND AND PLAYBACK CONTROLS

Buttons for fast-forward, pause, stop, play, and rewind for media playback.

INTRODUCTION TO THE MAIN MENU

WHAT IS THE MAIN MENU?

Provides quick access to Channel Guide, On Demand, Games, and other iO services.

TO ACCESS THE MAIN MENU

Steps to bring up the Main Menu using the 'iO' button on the remote control.

ACCESS SERVICES AND PARENTAL CONTROL

ACCESSING SERVICES FROM THE MAIN MENU

How to select and activate various services from the Main Menu.

PARENTAL CONTROL SETUP

Block services from the Main Menu by entering your Personal Identification Number (PIN).

INTRODUCTION TO THE CHANNEL GUIDE

WHAT IS THE CHANNEL GUIDE?

A convenient way to find programs and view upcoming listings up to seven days ahead.

FEATURES AND SYMBOLS

Overview of guide features like browsing, parental control, timers, and icon meanings.

GETTING TO AND PARTS OF THE CHANNEL GUIDE

ACCESSING THE CHANNEL GUIDE

Steps to access the Channel Guide main screen from the Main Menu.

CHANNEL GUIDE LAYOUT

Description of the channel banner, message bar, and main program listing areas.

BROWSING TV CONTENT

WHAT IS BROWSING?

Finding programs using Title, Channel, or Theme browsing features.

BROWSING WHILE WATCHING TV

View program information on other channels without leaving the current full-screen view.

MORE BROWSE FEATURES

Navigating channels, programs, and viewing program details.

BROWSING BY CHANNEL AND THEME

HOW TO BROWSE BY CHANNEL

Steps to list available programs in channel order by time of day.

HOW TO BROWSE BY THEME

Steps to list programs by category such as Adventure, Comedy, or News.

BROWSING BY DATE AND PAY PER VIEW (PPV)

HOW TO BROWSE BY DATE

Steps to view upcoming program information for up to seven days in advance.

WHAT IS PAY PER VIEW?

Special programs or sporting events offered by Cablevision, billed separately.

ORDERING PPV

Step-by-step guide to purchase Pay Per View events using the remote control.

MANAGING PAY PER VIEW (PPV) ORDERS

REVIEWING WHAT YOU HAVE ORDERED

Accessing purchased, pending, or past PPV events via General Settings.

CANCELING A PPV ORDER

Steps to cancel a PPV order via the General Settings menu.

CHANGING YOUR PURCHASE PIN

Steps to change the Personal Identification Number (PIN) for PPV purchases.

USING PARENTAL CONTROL

TAKE CONTROL AND WHAT IS PARENTAL CONTROL?

Overview of Parental Control for setting family viewing restrictions by PIN.

CHANGING YOUR PARENTAL CONTROL BLOCKING PIN

How to set or change the PIN used for Parental Control.

BLOCKING CHANNELS

USING GENERAL SETTINGS

Select channels to block or unblock using the General Settings menu.

USING QUICK SETTINGS

Toggle block/unblock status for the current channel using Quick Settings.

PARENTAL CONTROL BLOCKING OPTIONS

BLOCKING RATINGS

Select TV ratings to block or unblock programs based on content rating.

BLOCKING PROGRAMS BY TIME OF DAY

Set time blocks for programs on specific days to restrict viewing.

MANAGING PARENTAL CONTROL STATE

TURNING ON OR TURNING OFF PARENTAL CONTROL

Enable or disable Parental Control feature using Quick Settings.

WATCHING A BLOCKED PROGRAM

Steps to temporarily turn off Parental Control to view a blocked program.

SELECTING AND SETTING FAVORITES

WHAT ARE FAVORITES?

Explanation of favorite channels and how to use the FAV key for quick surfing.

SETTING UP YOUR FAVORITE CHANNELS LIST

Steps to add or remove channels from your personal favorites list.

SURFING FAVORITE CHANNELS

Using the FAV key to cycle through your selected favorite channels.

SETTING TIMERS

WHAT ARE TIMERS?

Overview of timers for automatic turn-on/off and program reminders.

SETTING A REMINDER TIMER FROM THE CHANNEL GUIDE

Set reminders for upcoming programs directly from the Channel Guide.

MANAGING TIMERS AND VCR RECORDING

SETTING OR EDITING A REMINDER TIMER USING GENERAL SETTINGS

Configure reminder timers by selecting channel, date, and start time.

SETTING A VCR TIMER FROM THE CHANNEL GUIDE

Set timers to record programs by selecting them from the Channel Guide.

VCR COMMANDER

Information on the VCR Commander service for automatic VCR recording.

MANAGING VCR TIMERS AND SLEEP TIMERS

SETTING OR EDITING A VCR TIMER USING GENERAL SETTINGS

Configure VCR timers for recurring or individual programs via General Settings.

SETTING A SLEEP TIMER USING GENERAL SETTINGS

Set the number of minutes until the Digital Cable Box automatically turns off.

SETTING A SLEEP TIMER USING QUICK SETTINGS

Quickly set the sleep timer duration using the Quick Settings menu.

MANAGING AUTOMATIC TIMERS AND CANCELLING TIMERS

SETTING A TIMER TO TURN OFF YOUR DIGITAL CABLE BOX

Schedule the box to turn off automatically at a specified time and day.

SETTING A WAKE-UP TIMER

Schedule the box to turn on automatically at a specified time and day.

CANCELING TIMERS

Steps to stop active recordings, reminders, or VCR timers.

MUSIC CHOICE AND SETTINGS OVERVIEW

LISTENING TO MUSIC CHOICE

Information about digital music channels and how to tune into them.

ABOUT SETTINGS

Overview of Quick Settings and General Settings for configuring the box.

WHAT ARE QUICK SETTINGS?

Menu for quickly changing frequently used features of the digital cable box.

USING QUICK SETTINGS AND GENERAL SETTINGS

USING QUICK SETTINGS

Steps to make changes to settings using the Quick Settings menu.

WHAT ARE GENERAL SETTINGS?

Explanation of various features controlled by the General Settings menu.

DETAILED SETTINGS CONFIGURATION

USING GENERAL SETTINGS

Steps to navigate and change various preferences within the General Settings menu.

USING ONLINE HELP FOR GENERAL SETTINGS

Access online help for settings by pressing the INFO key.

USING VIEWER SETTINGS

Select favorite channels and set the default power-on channel.

USING LANGUAGE SETTINGS

Select audio languages for digital channels and screen display language.

USING AUDIO SETTINGS

Set dynamic range for Dolby Digital volume and control overall volume.

DISPLAY AND SET CONTROL FEATURES

DISPLAY: POWER ON OPTIONS

Select front panel display options (time or channel) when the box is turned on.

SET: AC OUTLET CONTROL

Control the AC outlet on the back of the box to be always on or linked to setup.

WELCOME TO ON DEMAND

ON DEMAND SERVICES OVERVIEW

Introduction to digital cable content available on demand, including free and subscription options.

WHAT IS ON DEMAND?

ON DEMAND FEATURES

Benefits include VCR-like control, no late fees, and an alternative to video stores.

WHAT IS SUBSCRIPTION ON DEMAND?

Monthly fee for unlimited access to popular or frequently requested programs.

HOW DO I ACCESS ON DEMAND?

Steps to navigate to the On Demand sections via the Main Menu.

ORDERING SUBSCRIPTION ON DEMAND

ORDERING OPTIONS

Four different methods to order Subscription On Demand services.

ORDER PROGRAMS FROM THE MAIN CATALOG

ACCESSING THE MAIN CATALOG

Direct access to the Main Catalog from a channel, Channel Guide, or Main Menu.

ORDER PROGRAMS FROM THE MAIN CATALOG, Continued

HOW TO ORDER A PROGRAM

Steps to select a program and order it from the catalog.

WHAT ARE ACTIVE RENTALS?

ACTIVE RENTALS OVERVIEW

Review active rentals for all boxes and check rental availability duration.

ACTIVE RENTALS AND ENHANCED TV

WANT THE CONVENIENCE OF A VCR OR DVD?

Use remote keys for pause, rewind, fast-forward, and stop functionality.

ENHANCED TV FEATURES

Access features like Entertainment, News, and Sports at no additional cost.

SERVICE UPGRADE

HOW TO UPGRADE SERVICES

Add services to your iO package by tuning to Channel 900 and pressing SELECT.

WELCOME TO HDTV

PICTURE FORMAT AND ASPECT RATIOS

Understanding HDTV display formats (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i) and aspect ratios.

HDTV SETUP WIZARD

SETTING UP HDTV CABLE BOX

Guide to connect the Digital Cable Box to your HDTV for optimal picture display.

HDTV SETUP WIZARD ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING THE SIZE OF YOUR PICTURE

Steps to view standard definition channels without side bars by stretching the picture.

CHANGING THE BORDER COLOR

Select border color options (Light, Med, Dark) for screen display adjustments.

GETTING CONNECTED

DIGITAL CABLE BOX BACK PANEL

Identification and function of the rear panel connections on the digital cable box.

CONNECTING A NON-STEREO TV

Connection diagram and steps for connecting to a non-stereo television.

CONNECTING A STEREO TV

Connection diagram and steps for connecting to a stereo television.

ADVANCED CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING NON-STEREO TV AND VCR

Setup instructions for connecting to a non-stereo TV and a non-stereo VCR.

CONNECTING STEREO TV AND VCR

Setup instructions for connecting to a stereo TV and a stereo VCR.

CONNECTING STEREO TV, VCR, AND HOME THEATER

Setup for connecting stereo TV, VCR, and a home theater receiver.

HDTV DIGITAL CABLE BOX CONNECTIONS

HDTV DIGITAL CABLE BOX BACK PANEL

Labels and functions for the rear panel ports of the HDTV Digital Cable Box.

CONNECTING HDTV AND STEREO VCR

Steps to connect an HDTV Digital Cable Box to a stereo VCR.

APPENDIX

APPENDIX A: PRIVACY INFORMATION

Information regarding customer privacy, data collection, and protection policies.

APPENDIX B: TERMS & CONDITIONS

LEGAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Overview of the legal terms and conditions governing the service agreement.

APPENDIX B: TERMS & CONDITIONS CONTINUED

DETAILED TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Extensive list of legal terms, conditions, rights, and responsibilities for subscribers.

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

UNITED STATES FCC COMPLIANCE

FCC rules and limits for equipment operation to prevent harmful radio frequency interference.

CANADA EMI REGULATION

Canadian regulations for Class B digital apparatus to meet interference standards.

SAFETY COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

INSTALLER AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Installer guidelines for grounding, warnings about electric shock, and placement advice.

VENTILATION AND CLEANING GUIDELINES

Recommendations for ensuring proper ventilation and safe cleaning procedures for the unit.