Sony DHG-B45CV Hardware Setup Instructions PDF

Digital Home Receiver TM

Hardware Setup Instructions

DHG-B45CV

2000 by Sony Corporation. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.

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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Note on Cleaning the Unit Clean the unit with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of the cabinet.

Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require authorization from the broadcaster/cable company and/or program owner.

Trademark, Copyright, and License Information All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Digital Home Receiver, and the Sony logo are trademarks of Sony. CABLEVISION and the CABLEVISION logo are registered trademarks of CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION. Macrovision is a trademark of Macrovision Corporation.

Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited pay-per- view uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Features May Change The features described in this manual may change due to unscheduled automatic software upgrades activated by the service provider without prior notice.

Regulatory Information

NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Ensure that the RF input connector is securely attached. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

Safety Instruction for Pluggable Equipment The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Safety Operate the unit only on AC 60 Hz 110-120 V. The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall

outlet only one way. If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet,

unplug the unit immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION

CAUTION

PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

NO ABRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Customer Service If you have any problems with this unit, please contact the following:

CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION CUSTOMER SERVICE

TEL: (516) 802-DSTB (3782)

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DHG-B45CV Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive

Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Telephone No: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the two following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Installing To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation

openings. Do not install the unit in a hot or humid place, or in a place

subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

Owners Record The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of this instruction manual and at the bottom of the unit. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Important Safety Notice For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference.

Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual.

WARNING To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the set.

Use

Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the serial/model plate. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your local power company.

Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.

Always turn the set off when it is not being used. When the set is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard.

Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

Installation

Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, table or shelf. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.

Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

Power-Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse.

Lightning For added protection for this receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable. This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service

Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. If liquid has been spilled into the set. If the set has been exposed to rain or water. If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being

dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. If the set does not operate normally when following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation.

When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service.

Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition, and to so certify.

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Contents

IIntroducing the Digital Home Receiver Unpacking........................................................... 1

Supplied Items .....................................................1 Items Supplied Separately by Cablevision............1

Front Panel ......................................................... 2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators.....................2

Rear Panel........................................................... 3 Using the Remote Control (RM-Y806)................. 4

Programming the Remote Control .......................5 Programming the Remote to

Control Volume Level ...................................6 Replacing Batteries in the Remote.......................6

Remote Control Programmable Codes ................ 7 TV Codes..............................................................7 VCR Codes ...........................................................7

Connecting the Digital Home Receiver Overview ............................................................ 9 TV with RF Connector Only................................. 9 TV and VCR with RF Connectors Only............... 10

Other Information Troubleshooting ............................................... 11

Changing the Digital Home Receivers RF Output Channel ................... 12

Specifications.................................................... 13 Inputs and Outputs ........................................... 13 General ............................................................. 13 Accessories ....................................................... 13

Index ................................................................ 14

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Introducing the Digital Home Receiver

Unpacking

Supplied Items The following items are supplied:

Items Supplied Separately by Cablevision

The following items are supplied separately by Cablevision:

Remote control Access card RF cable (to wall) Cablevision User Guide

Digital Network Receiver Hardware Setup Instructions

cablevision

Digital Home

Hardware AC Power Cord

Receiver (DHG-B45CV)

Setup Instructions

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Front Panel

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

MENU

1

4

2 3 5

6

Control or Indicator Description

1 STANDBY 1 Switches the Digital Home Receiver between active and standby modes.

2 Front Panel Display Provides channel number and current time.

3 Arrows (G g F f) Moves the highlight within menus and guides. When watching TV in FULL TV mode, the up and down arrows (F f) change the channel. The left and right arrows (G g) decrease and increase the volume of the audio.

4 OK Selects the highlighted on-screen item.

5 MENU Displays the Menu screen (see the Cablevision user guide for details).

6 FULL TV Displays a full screen display of the last channel.

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Rear Panel

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Rear Panel

Connection Description 1 CABLE IN Connects to Cablevision cable network signals using an RF coaxial cable. 2 TO TV/VCR Outputs audio (variable) and video signals to the VHF/UHF (or RF) input on your TV

or VCR using an RF coaxial cable. 3 ACCESS CARD Slot The slot in which the Access Card is inserted. 4 AC OUT AC power switchable outlet (AC, 60Hz, 120V, 4.16A approx. 500W), for connecting

your TV or VCRs AC power cord (see the Cablevision user guide for details). 5 AC IN Inputs AC power from a power outlet using the AC power cord.

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Using the Remote Control (RM-Y806)

Buttons that are highlighted below can also be used to operate your TV and VCR after youve programmed the remote control. For details, see Programming the Remote Control on page 5.

The following describes the Sony RM-Y806 remote control. If Cablevision supplied you with a different remote control, see the manual that came with that remote for details.

Button Description

MUTE Mutes the sound. Press again or press VOL to restore the sound.

VCR POWER Turns the VCR on and off.

TV POWER Turns the TV on and off.

CABLE POWER Switches the Digital Home Receiver between active and standby modes.

INPUT Selects (toggles through) the video inputs.

VCR FUNCTION Activates the remote control for use with a VCR.

TV FUNCTION Activates the remote control for use with a TV.

CABLE FUNCTION Activates the remote control for use with the Digital Home Receiver.

VIEWER Displays the Viewer screen (see the Cablevision user guide for details).

m Rewind video.

N Play video.

M Fast-forward video.

z and N Record (press simultaneously).

x Stop video.

X Pause video.

FAV Displays the Favorites screen (see the Cablevision user guide for details).

0 9 Selects a channel number directly. For example, to select channel 6, enter 006. Or you can enter 6 and then # (the ENTER button).

Selects the indicated advertisement frame in the displayed screen.

# ENTER button, used for confirming channel numbers (see 0-9 description above).

GUIDE Displays the Guide screen (see the Cablevision user guide for details).

MENU Displays the Menu screen (see the Cablevision user guide for details).

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Using the Remote Control (RM-Y806)

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Programming the Remote Control

The remote control is preset at the factory to operate any Sony brand TV and VCR. If you have any other brand of TV or VCR, use the following procedures to program the remote to use the highlighted buttons shown on pages 4 and 5.

To program the remote

1 Turn to Remote Control Programmable Codes on page 7, and find the 3-digit code for your TV or VCR. If more than one code is listed, use the number listed first to complete the following procedures.

2 Press the CODE SET button.

3 Enter the 3-digit code using the 0-9 buttons.

4 Press the # button (located below the 9 button).

To check if the code works

1 Aim the remote control at the component you just programmed (e.g. aim at the TV and press TV POWER).

2 If the component responds, try the CH+ and CH- buttons. If the component responds, youre done.

FULL TV Displays a full screen display of the last channel.

Arrows (G g F f) Moves the highlight within menus and guides.

OK Selects the highlighted item.

BACK Displays the previous screen.

FWD Displays the next screen.

LAST CH Toggles between the last and current channel.

DISPLAY Displays the Title Bar (see the Cablevision user guide for details).

VOL +/- Adjusts the volume.

CH +/- Changes the channel.

CODE SET Used for programming the remote control to operate non-Sony video equipment. For details, see Programming the Remote Control on page 5.

Button Description

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If the component does NOT respond Try programming the remote using the other codes listed for your brand. If you still cannot get your component to respond after trying all the codes, your component may not be compatible with this remote. If this happens, you must use your components remote to operate it. Or, as an alternative, you can use the following instructions to program the Digital Home Receivers remote to control the volume level.

Programming the Remote to Control Volume Level

If you cannot successfully program the Digital Home Receivers remote to control your TV (as described on page 5), you can still use this remote to control the volume level (and MUTE) that is output from the Digital Home Receivers TO TV/VCR jack.

To program the remote to control the volume level

1 Press the CODE SET button.

2 Enter 200 using the 0-9 buttons.

3 Press the # button (located below the 9 button).

To check if the code works

1 Aim the remote control at the Digital Home Receiver.

2 Press the VOL+, VOL-, or MUTE button. If the volume level responds, youre done.

If you replace the TV or purchase a new one Try programming the remote control as described on page 5, or you can continue to control only the volume level as described in this section.

Replacing Batteries in the Remote

When the batteries need to be replaced, insert two size AA batteries by matching the + and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.Then replace the battery compartment lid.

Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period.

Handle the remote control with care. Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, or placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high.

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Remote Control Programmable Codes

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Remote Control Programmable Codes

TV Codes VCR Codes Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Sony 101 Sony VHS 301

Akai 103 Sony 8mm 302

Bell & Howell 138 Sony Beta 303

Centurion 112 Bell & How 343

Coronad 113 Daewoo 341

Daewoo 135, 136 Emerson 316, 317, 318, 319, 320

Emerson 120, 121, 122, 123 Fisher 330, 333, 334, 335

Fisher 125 General Electric 304, 329

General Electric 102, 118 Go Video 339, 340

Goldstar 130 Goldstar 332

Hitachi 131, 132 Hitachi 304, 305

JVC 128, 129 JVC 314

KTV 133, 134 Kenwood 314, 336, 332, 337

Magnavox 111 Magnavox 308, 309, 310

Marantz 124 Mitsubishi 323, 324, 325, 326

Panasonic 116, 117, 118 NEC 336, 337

Pioneer 137 Panasonic 306, 307

Radio Shack 115 Philips 310

RCA 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108 RCA 305

Samsung 126, 127 Samsung 313, 321, 322

Sears 119 Scott 312

Sharp 114 Sharp 327, 328

Symphonic 139 Shintom 315

Toshiba 119 Sympho 338

Zenith 109, 110 Teknica 342, 338

Toshiba 311

Zenith 331

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Connecting the Digital Home Receiver

Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your Digital Home Receiver:

TV with RF Connector Only 1 Connect the coaxial cable from the wall outlet (Cablevision cable

network signal) to the Digital Home Receivers CABLE IN jack.

2 Connect the Digital Home Receivers TO TV/VCR jack to the TVs VHF/UHF IN (or RF IN) jack.

3 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the Digital Home Receiver s AC IN jack, then connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

4 Tune to channel 3 on your TV to see cable channels.

To Connect See Page

TV with RF Connector Only 9 TV and VCR with RF Connectors Only 10

TV

AC cord

Coaxial cable

From wall oulet

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Connecting the Digital Home Receiver

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TV and VCR with RF Connectors Only 1 Connect the coaxial cable from the wall outlet (Cablevision cable

network signal) to the Digital Home Receivers CABLE IN jack.

2 Connect the Digital Home Receivers TO TV/VCR jack to the VCRs VHF/UHF IN (or RF IN) jack.

3 Connect the VCRs VHF/UHF OUT (or RF OUT) jack to the TVs VHF/UHF IN (or RF IN) jack.

4 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the Digital Home Receiver s AC IN jack, then connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

5 Set your VCRs channel switch (usually on the rear panel) to channel 3.

AC cord

TV

VCR

Coaxial cable

From wall oulet

4

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3

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Other Information

Troubleshooting Problem Possible Remedies

Cannot display cable channels

If you connected the Digital Home Receiver to your TV with an RF connection (as described on page 9) you need to tune your TV to channel 3 in order to see cable channels.

If you connected the Digital Home Receiver to your VCR with an RF connection (as described on page 10) you need to set your VCRs RF channel switch (usually on the rear panel) to channel 3 in order to see cable channels.

If channel 3 is not an empty channel in your channel line-up, you can set the TV or VCR to channel 4, but you must also change the Digital Home Receiver s RF channel to channel 4 in order to see cable channels. For details see, Changing the Digital Home Receivers RF Output Channel on page 12.

Sony remote control (RM-Y806) does not operate

Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries (see page 6). Check the orientation of the batteries (see page 6). Make sure you press the FUNCTION button (TV, VCR, CABLE) of the device you

want to control (see page 4). If you are trying to control a TV or VCR that is not a Sony brand, you must

first program the remote to operate these devices (see page 5). Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.

Volume problems when recording to VCR

If you connected your VCR to the Digital Home Receivers TO TV/VCR jack and you programmed the remote to control the Digital Home Receiver s volume as described on page 6, be sure to do the following when recording: Maximize the Digital Home Receivers volume. Make sure MUTE is off. Make sure you do not change these volume controls while you are

recording.

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Other Information

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Changing the Digital Home Receivers RF Output Channel

If you connected the Digital Home Receiver to your TV or VCR using an RF connection (as described on pages 9 and 10), you need to set the RF output channel of the Digital Home Receiver to match the RF channel (channel 3 or 4) of the cable service provided in your area. The Digital Home Receiver is shipped with its RF output channel set to channel 3.

To set the RF output channel of the Digital Home Receiver

1 Using the buttons on the front panel, first press the STANDBY 1 button to turn off the Digital Home Receiver, which puts the unit in standby mode.

2 To set the Digital Home Receiver to channel 3 or 4:

3 Do one of the following:

If you connected the Digital Home Receiver to your TV (as described on page 9), tune your TV to channel 3 to see cable channels.

If you connected the Digital Home Receiver to your VCR (as described on page 10), set your VCRs RF channel switch (usually on the rear panel) to channel 3 to see cable channels.

To Use RF Press These Front Panel Buttons Sequentially

Channel 3 F (cursor up), g (cursor right), f (cursor down) Channel 4 F (cursor up), g (cursor right), F (cursor up)

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Other Information

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Specifications

Inputs and Outputs

General

Accessories Supplied

AC power cord (1)

Optional Sony Branded Digital Home Receiver Accessories

Remote Commander, RM-Y806 (includes AA batteries)

Cable In Input 75-ohm F-connector Female (1) To TV/VCR Output 75-ohm F-connector Female (1) AC Input Supplied AC power cord

Output AC 60 Hz, 120 V, 4.16A (approx. 500W) Switchable

Input frequency 54 MHz 864 MHz Output frequency 5 MHz 42 MHz, 61 MHz 72 MHz Power requirements AC 60 Hz 120 V 0.6A Power consumption 30W Typical, 120 V Operating temperature 5C to 35C (35F to 51F) Operating relative humidity

45% to 85%

Dimensions Approx. 355 65 309 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 14 2-9/16 12-3/16 inches) including projecting parts and controls

Mass Approx. 3.0 kg (6.5 lbs)

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Other Information

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Index # (ENTER), 4 0 9, 4

A AC IN connector 3 AC OUT connector 3 ACCESS CARD slot 3 arrows, 5

B BACK, 5 batteries

in remote control 6 inserting in remote 6

C CABLE FUNCTION, 4 CABLE IN connector 3 CABLE POWER, 4 card slot, for Access Card 3 CH +/-, 5 changing channels, 5 channel 3 or 4, setting 11, 12 channels, changing, 5 CODE SET, 5, 6 connecting

TV and VCR with RF connectors 10

TV with RF connector 9

D DISPLAY, 5

F FAST-FORWARD, 4 FAV, 4 front panel 2

illustrated 2 FULL TV, on front panel 2 FULL TV, 5 FWD, 5

G GUIDE, 4

I INPUT, 4

L LAST CH, 5

M MENU, on front panel 2 MENU, 4 MUTE, 4

O OK, 5

P PAUSE, 4 PLAY, 4 problems, correcting 11 problems, troubleshooting 11 programming

remote control 5

R rear panel, illustrated 3 remote control

illustrated 4 inserting batteries 6 programmable codes 7 programming 5

replacing batteries in remote control 6

REWIND, 4 RF channel, setting 11, 12

S setting, channel 3 or 4 11, 12 slot, for connecting Access Card

3 STANDBY, on front panel 2 STOP, 4

T TO TV/VCR connector 3 troubleshooting 11

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Other Information

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TV FUNCTION, 4 TV POWER 5 TV POWER, 4 TV with RF connector 9, 10

V VCR FUNCTION, 4 VCR POWER, 4 VCR with RF connector 10 VIEWER, 4 VOL +/-, 5 volume

adjusting 2 volume, adjusting, 5

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