Connecting Your
DVR Cable Box
Installation and Activation Guide
M731-34841-008 DVR
What’s Included
Some of the items in your kit may not be necessary
but have been included in the event you may need them.
Your installation kit should include the following items:
REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
Welcome Letter2 5-ft Coaxial Cables
DVR Cable Box 1 HDMI Cable
1 Power Cord 1 Universal Remote Control
*Please make note of the HDMI input used on the TV as you’ll need to tune your television
to this input once you turn it on.
OPTIONAL: If you do not have an HDMI port on the back of your television, connect the
second coaxial cable from the back of the television to the port on the new box labeled TO TV.
Installing New
DVR Cable Box
Step 1: Connect Your New DVR Cable Box
1
Connect coaxial cable from the wall outlet to
Cable IN on the DVR Cable Box.
2
Connect HDMI cable from the back of your DVR Cable Box
to the HDMI input* on your HDTV.
3
Connect power cord from the back of your DVR Cable Box
to the power outlet.
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Optional hookup
Step 2: Complete Your Installation
1
Power on your television and your new DVR
Cable Box. Using your television remote control,
tune the TV to the appropriate HDMI input.
2
Install any additional boxes you may have ordered.
3
Call 1-800-562-9769 and follow the instructions
to activate your new box(es).
4
Once each box has been activated, it will turn
off automatically. Please wait five minutes
before powering it back on.
Once the DVR Cable Box is activated, you will be able to
watch television while the guide information is downloading.
You may see a “To Be Announced” message displayed until
the guide download is complete.
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Step 1: Disconnect your Previous Cable Box
1
Turn off your television and previous cable box.
2
Disconnect the power cord from the back of your previous
cable box and remove it from the power outlet.
(Your new box may have different power requirements. It is best
not to use the old power cord with the new box.)
3
Unscrew and remove the coaxial cable(s) from the
ports labeled Cable IN and To TV (if connected) from
the back of your previous cable box.
4
Set your previous cable box aside and refer to the section
titled, Return your previous cable box.
Replacing Previous
Cable Box Equipment
Step 2: Connect Your New DVR Cable Box
1
Connect coaxial cable from the wall outlet to
Cable IN on the back of your DVR Cable Box.
2
Connect HDMI cable from the back of your DVR Cable Box
to the HDMI input* on your HDTV.
3
Connect power cord from the back of your DVR Cable Box
to the power outlet.
*Please make note of the HDMI input used on the TV as you’ll need to tune your television
to this input once you turn it on.
OPTIONAL: If you do not have an HDMI port on the back of your television, connect the
second coaxial cable from the back of the television to the port on the new box labeled TO TV.
HDMI IN
CABLE/
ANTENNA IN
WALL
CABLE
OUTLET
1
2
3
Optional hookup
Step 3: Complete Your Installation
1
Power on your television and your new DVR
Cable Box. Using your television remote control,
tune the TV to the apprpriate HDMI input.
2
Install any additional boxes you may have ordered.
3
Call 1-800-562-9769 and follow the instructions
to activate your new box(es).
4
Once each box has been activated, it will turn off
automatically. Please wait five minutes before
powering it back on.
Once the DVR Cable Box is activated, you will be able to
watch television while the guide information is downloading.
You may see a “To Be Announced” message displayed until
the guide download is complete.
Return Your Previous
Cable Box
Note: If the unused equipment is not received within
15 business days, this may result in an unreturned
equipment charge. This charge will be removed from
your account when Mediacom receives the equipment.
1
Return your previous cable box by placing it into the
shipping box. Please make sure to include all items being
replaced such as the power cord and remote.
2
Close and seal the box.
3
Place the enclosed return label on the outside of the
box, completely covering the previous shipping label(s).
4
Refer to the letter within your equipment kit for
mailing instructions.
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