Channel Master DVR+ (7500GB16) - Manual (Page 10)

4 :: Introduction
Front Panel Controls
The front panel of your Channel Master DVR+ receiver features the following:
• IR Receiver to receive infrared signals from your remote control. Please do not cover or obstruct.
• Status LED to provide a visual indication of whether your DVR+ receiver is turned on (bright blue)
or in standby mode (dim blue). The bright blue light turns red when the DVR+ receiver is actively
recording a program or event.
• Power button to activate your DVR+ (if it is standby mode) or put it in standby (if it is active).
Rear Panel Connections
The rear panel of your DVR+ receiver has a number of different connectors you should note.
• RF IN to connect a coaxial cable for an Over-The-Air (OTA) television antenna (REQUIRED).
• OPTICAL port to connect a digital audio cable for multichannel sound output.
• HDMI port to connect a High-Definition Multimedia Interface cable for digital audio/video output.
• ETHERNET to connect a LAN cable to your router for broadband Internet service. Note that this
optional connection (or a wireless connection using the optional USB Wi-Fi adapter) is required if
you wish to access Internet-enabled services such as VUDU.
• Two USB 2.0 ports to connect the optional USB WiFi adapter and/or external hard-disk/flash
drive for expanded DVR storage.
• IR port to connect the extension cable for an optional Infrared (IR) receiver. This increases the
flexibility of where you can install your DVR+ and still have it respond to remote control signals.
WARNING: Only use the power supply included with your DVR+ to connect it to the AC outlet.
IR Receiver
Receives IR signals
from remote.
Do not cover or obstruct
Status LED
Red—Active Recording
Bright Blue—On
Dim Blue—Standby
Power Button
Turns power on/off;
push and hold
to reset
USB 2.0 Ports
Connects to external
hard drive/flash drive
and optional USB
Wi-Fi adapter
HDMI ® Output
Provides high-
definition digital audio
and video to the TV
Ethernet
Connects to the broadband
home network (required for
extended program guide
and internet applications)
Antenna
Connects over-the-air
antenna
Digital Audio
Optical connection to a
high-quality digital sound
decoding system
Power
Provides AC
power to DVR+
IR
Connect (optional)
IR extension cable