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Welcome. Thank you for going all digital with Cox and taking your TV viewing experience to the next level. Just follow the 4 steps in this Easy Setup Guide. For future reference and faster support, please write down the numbers found on the bottom of the mini box.
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Digital adapter HDMI Cable COAX Cables Power Cord Remote Control Provides a high-def Provides a basic Powers the mini box Controls the mini box signal to TV signal to TV (Qty. 2) and can turn your TV OFF and ON...
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BLACK COAX Cable Remove the found in tray 1 BLACK COAX Cable Connect the to the port on the back of the mini box labeled Cable from Wall BLACK COAX Cable Connect the other end of the to the wall outlet...
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If the TV has an HDMI port: Connect the BLUE HDMI Cable to the port on the back of the mini box labeled HD to TV Connect the other end of the BLUE HDMI Cable to the HDMI port on the back of the TV...
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Open the plastic bag found in tray 2 Connect the BLUE COAX Cable to the port on the back of the mini box labeled To TV Connect the other end of the BLUE COAX Cable to the COAX port on the back of the TV NOTE: Choose either the BLUE HDMI Cable or the BLUE COAX Cable.
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Way to go! You’re almost there. Connect the YELLOW POWER Cord into the yellow POWER port on the back of the mini box Plug the other end into the wall NOTE: The green light should start flashing on the front...
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It’s time to program your new mini box remote to work with your TV. Turn on your TV Press and hold until blinks twice, then release Press and release Press and hold down until device turns off, then release If the mini box will not power on/off your TV...
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TV and mini box* *You should now be able to see the on-screen guide. It may take a few minutes for the mini box to register with our system. If you do not see video in 10 minutes, call us at 1-866-961-0416...
ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL POWER Turn on or off the television COX MENU One-touch access to the Main Menu GUIDE Open the guide INFO Get more information about programs SELECT Select the highlighted item ARROW KEYS Move the highlight HD zOOM...
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4. Press and hold until the TV turns off, then release. Samsung Sanyo If your TV does not turn off, or if the mini box is not working with your TV, follow these instructions: Sharp Sony • While aiming the remote at your TV, press and hold...
GETTING STARTED Turning on Your TV Changing Channels Adjusting the Volume Level Press • If you know the channel Use the to increase or number, enter it using the decrease the volume numbered buttons To turn the volume off • Use the to go one channel completely, press up or down...
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USING THE GUIDE Information About Shows Finding Shows by Channel Press to display the Channel Banner Press to display the Guide Press again to display extended program information Use the to browse by channel Use the to browse by page Press to close OR Enter a channel number using...
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CONTROLLING WHAT YOUR kIDS CAN WATCH Parental Controls let you control who watches certain TV programs. You can lock programs by rating or block whole channels so they cannot be viewed without the Parental Control PIN. Setting a Parental Control PIN Press to display the Menu to highlight “Settings.”...
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The Program Guide lets you restrict access to TV programs in several different ways. Setting Locking Status is the next step to turning on Parental Controls. Turning On Parental Control Settings Press to display the Menu to highlight “Settings.” Press “Parental Controls”...
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CONTROLLING WHAT YOUR kIDS CAN WATCH (CONTINUED) After turning on Parental Controls, you have a number of different ways to restrict access to TV programs, including by channel, by rating and by content advisories. Customizing Parental Control Settings to highlight an option Press to lock or unlock Press...
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TURNING ON CLOSED CAPTIONING The Program Guide lets you adjust Closed Captioning settings. You can turn Closed Captioning on or off and you can customize how your Closed Captions look. You can turn Closed Captioning on or off by pressing on your remote control.
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Q: Do I need to set my TV to a specific channel to use the Cox mini box? A: If you used a coax cable to connect your TV to your mini box, you will need to set your TV to a specific channel to receive a signal from the mini box;...
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Q: My remote isn’t working with my mini box. A: Make sure that you are pointing your remote directly at the mini box and not the TV screen. Try pressing the to see if your mini box changes channels. If this does not work, check to see if the red light on displays when you push any of the remote control buttons.
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Q: Why do I get the message “No Signal” (or “Source Not Found” or “Weak Signal”)? A: The mini box can be connected using a COAX or RF cable or an HDMI cable. If you are using an HDMI cable to connect your mini box to your TV, this message may indicate that the TV is not tuned to the proper input or source.
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A: Check for loose connections from the wall to the mini box to make sure they are secure. The coax cable from the wall should be secured in the Cable from Wall port on the back of the mini box. Be sure to finger-tighten all cables coming from the wall, mini box, splitter, TV and other devices.
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Thank you. At Cox, we care about the health of our planet as much as you do. That’s why we created this environmentally friendly package to send to all of our customers. All packaging materials are either recyclable, biodegradable or compostable.
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