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SiliconDust HDHomeRun Installation Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 HDHomeRun Installation Instructions ® (20121008)

  • Page 2: Power/Network Led

    Green: the HDHomeRun is powered on and connected to the network. Flashing Green: the HDHomeRun is working to acquire an IP address. If the HDHomeRun is directly connected to a PC the LED will continue to flash until the PC makes contact with the HDHomeRun.

  • Page 3: Power Led

    Green: the HDHomeRun is connected to the network. Flashing: the HDHomeRun is working to acquire an IP address. If the HDHomeRun is directly connected to a PC the LED will continue to flash until the PC makes contact with the HDHomeRun. Tuner LED(s): Green: the tuner is in use, tuned to a channel, and streaming data.

  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    II.Hardware Installation: Quick Instructions: Connect the HDHomeRun tuner(s) to your antenna or cable source. On dual input models, each tuner should be connected. Use the supplied network cable to connect the HDHomeRun to your home router or network. Attach the power adapter.

  • Page 5: Original Hdhomerun Dual Tuner Models - Using Both Antenna And Digital Cable

    For long cable runs or weak signals use quad-shielded RG6 cables. Network connection: Connect the HDHomeRun to your network or home router using the supplied network cable. Alternatively the HDHomeRun can be connected directly to a PC or laptop using the supplied network cable. A cross-over cable is not required.

  • Page 6: Software Installation (Windows)

    If the HDHomeRun is connected directly to the PC (rather than a switch or router) it may • take up to 3 minutes for the PC to be able to detect the HDHomeRun. This delay can be eliminated by configuring PC's network interface to a static IP address in the 169.254.x.y range, subnet mask 255.255.0.0.

  • Page 7: Hdhomerun Quicktv

    HDHomeRun QuickTV HDHomeRun QuickTV is a fast and easy way to watch live TV. Using HDHomeRun QuickTV: Open HDHomeRun QuickTV from the Start menu • Channels will be displayed along the right side. Click on a channel to watch it.

  • Page 8: Windows Pvr Applications

    Windows Media Center (MCE 2005, Vista, TV Pack 2008, and Windows 7) • SageTV • BeyondTV • MediaPortal • GB-PVR • Windows 7, Vista Home Premium, and Vista Ultimate include Windows Media Center. The most up to date instructions for each application can be found of the Silicondust website: http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/instructions...

  • Page 9: Software Setup

    • Intel: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/default.aspx • Install the HDHomeRun software and follow the directions above to scan for channels • Configuration: 1. Open Windows Media Center 2. Click Tasks, then Settings, then TV, then TV Signal, then Set Up TV Signal 3.
  • Page 10 Windows Media Center database to enable and configure guide listings for channels that do not have identifying data from the cable provider. 1. Verify that all channels you wish to use are enabled in HDHomeRun Setup, and have the correct name and channel number as shown on the Zap2it website 2.
  • Page 11 Using Windows Media Center: To watch live TV: from the main screen, click TV, then Live TV. To see the guide: from the main screen, click TV, then Guide. To see a mini guide when watching TV: click the Guide button at the bottom. To record a single program: Locate it in the guide, click on it, and click Record.

  • Page 12: Vista Media Center

    5. Downloading new options is optional; make your choice and click Next 6. Select I will manually configure my TV signal and click Next 7. Check the box(es) to match which HDHomeRun tuner(s) you plan to use and click Next 8. Select Set Up Guide listings and click Next 9.
  • Page 13 5. Note the lineup ID listed in the address bar of your browser. See the example below, with the lineup ID highlighted. 6. Open HDHomeRun Setup 7. Click the Applications tab 8. Enter the lineup ID from Zap2it in the Set Lineup ID box and click Set 9.
  • Page 14 Install the HDHomeRun software and follow the directions above to scan for channels. • If you're using digital cable, all channels must be named in HDHomeRun Setup matching • the name listed in Zap2it for your area. If the channel name does not match, SageTV will not find guide data for your channels.
  • Page 15 Using SageTV: To watch live TV: from the main screen, click Watch Live TV. To see the guide: from the main screen, click Program Guide; from the live TV screen, right click and select Program Guide To record program you're currently watching: right click and select Record this show To record a different program: Locate what you want to record in the Program Guide, click on it, and click Record this show.
  • Page 16 —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. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Trademarks: HDHomeRun is a registered trademark of Silicondust USA Inc.

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