Cox Cablecard Tuning Adapter User Manual
- July 21, 2024
- Cox
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Cox Cablecard Tuning Adapter User Manual
CableCARD™ installation must be completed before the tuning adapter can be installed.
Verify box contents
Your tuning adapter is designed to work with retail devices that have:
- A USB port
- The required firmware update from the manufacturer
- A CableCARD™ from Cox
This kit includes
- USB cable
- Tuning adapter
- 2 coaxial cables (RF cables)
- 2-way splitter
- Tuning adapter power cord POE filter
Installing the tuning adapter
This may take up to 20 minutes.
- Locate the RF cable coming from your wall, then
- Do not connect the USB cable (A) at this time. connect it to the IN port of the splitter (E).
- Connect one end of the tuning adapter power
- Using one of the RF cables (B) included in this cord (C) included with this kit in the tuning kit, connect one splitter (E) OUT port to the RF IN adapter (D) first, and then plug it into a port (Cable IN) on your retail device.
- Attach a POE filter (F) to the second splitter (E) OUT port and connect one end of the other RF cable (B) included in this kit to the POE filter (F).
- Connect the other end of that RF cable (B) to the RF IN (Cable IN) port on the tuning adapter (D).
Note: Your retail device should remain connected to your television by an RF, HDMI, component or another cable.
Call to activate
Once powered on, the tuning adapter (D) will begin an initialization process
and the light on the front will flash. Once the light on the front of the
tuning adapter (D) begins flashing, call the Cox automated activation line at
1-800-699-8151
to have the tuning adapter activated.
Note: Ensure the tuning adapter (D) is powered on before calling Cox.
Connect the USB cable
Once the tuning adapter (D) is turned on and the light is on and no longer
flashing, the USB cable (A) included with this kit can be connected to the
tuning adapter (D) and the retail device. The retail device will now recognize
the tuning adapter (D) and present a series of setup screens on your
television or computer.
Verify activation
- Once the tuning adapter (D) is activated, the light on the front of the adapter will stop flashing and will remain lit. If the light is not on, press the power button on the front of the tuning adapter (D).
- Power on your retail device and verify that your TV is set to view the retail device.
To activate call 1-800-699-8151.
If you have difficulty activating the tuning adapter, please contact Technical
Support at 1-877-820-8202.
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