Sony DHG-HDD250 - Manual (Page 32)

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Operating Instructions
About CableCARD™ Devices
The CableCARD device provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable
channels — without the use of a cable box — this will enable you to receive not only standard
definition but also high-definition television where available. The CableCARD device, which
is provided by your cable TV service provider, can be inserted into the HD DVR’s rear panel
CableCARD slot (see page 22).
Activating CableCARD Service
Before you can use CableCARD service, you need to insert a CableCARD device (supplied by
your cable TV service provider) and activate it.
You will be able to receive programming using a CableCARD device — except in the
following circumstances:
• Your cable TV service provider does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area.
• You want to access your cable TV service provider’s interactive or advanced features (such as
video-on-demand or, in some cases, pay-per-view).
At this time, these services require a bidirectional link, which is only available through the use
of a separate cable box. The CableCARD device is currently a unidirectional device and cannot
provide these advanced services. Check with your cable TV service provider for CableCARD
service details, limitations, pricing and availability, all of which are determined by your cable
TV service provider.
1
Gently push the card into the slot, until it locks into place (see page 22).
2
Turn on the HD DVR and the TV. Complete the HD DVR Auto Setup and TV Guide™
Setup if you have not done so already.
3
Within a few minutes after the auto setup is complete, information about activating the
CableCARD™ device should automatically appear on screen. If such information does
not appear within a few minutes, you may be able to see it within the Menu/Preferences/
System/CableCARD menu (see page 36). Typically the instructions will include the
telephone number of your cable TV service provider. An authorized cable TV installer or
you may then call your cable TV service provider to request that the CableCARD device
be activated.
4
After your CableCARD is activated, your cable TV service provider will upload the
service information, including the channel list, to the CableCARD.
5
After the CableCARD has acquired channels from your cable TV service provider, the HD
DVR will tune to the first available channel.