Welcome to SL200 HDTV
Component Connection (HD Viewing)
Composite Connection
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Step #1
Step #1
Enjoy crystal clear picture quality, plus the
power of choice with more channels and
viewing options! For more details about this
service, visit us at help.suddenlink.com.
Connecting your SL200 HDTV
Video Connection
HDMI connection*
High or Standard
Definition Quality
Audio Connection
HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, PC
Separate audio cable is not needed.
(Compatible with HD or SD content)
(*When HDMI is connected to DVI with an adapter,
a separate audio L/R is necessary.)
1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i
(Compatible with HD or SD content)
Component connection
Audio L/R
Composite video connection
Audio L/R
S-VIDEO connection
Audio L/R
480i
(SD content)
(Shown with video & audio connectors)
(Use this connector in place of composite video)
Back of Cable Box
A. Connect the coaxial cable
from the cable outlet to
the cable-in port on the
cable box
HDTV
Success Tip: Match the
color on the component
cable receptors with the
corresponding color on the
HDTV ports (red to red, green
to green, blue to blue)
AUDIO
CABLE
OUT
CABLE
IN
Cable Input
B. Connect the component
cable from the YPbPr ports
on the cable box to the
YPbPr ports on the HDTV.
VIDEO
V1
V1
V1
Y
Y
Y
Pb
Pb
Pb
Pr
Pr
Pr
V3
S-VIDEO
ANT 1
LEFT
OUT
IN
LEFT
LEFT
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
LEFT
OUT
IN
AUDIO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
AUDIO
OUT
IN
DVI
ANT 2
RIGHT
RIGHT
RIGHT
RIGHT
Back of HDTV
C. Put the HDTV on the correct
input to view the component
input. Both HD and standard
definition programming will
be viewed on this input.
Back of Cable Box
HDMI OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE
IN
Cable Input
B. Connect the HDMI cable
from the HDMI out port on
the cable box to the HDMI
port on the TV.
C. Put the TV on channel number 3 or 4; or tune to
the correct input.
HDTV
V1
HDMI IN
V1
V1
Y
Y
Y
Pb
Pb
Pb
Pr
Pr
Pr
S-VIDEO
ANT 1
LEFT
LEFT
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
LEFT
OUT
IN
AUDIO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
AUDIO
OUT
IN
RIGHT
RIGHT
ANT 2
RIGHT
Back of HDTV
VIDEO
CABLE IN
Cable Input
V1
VIDEO
LEFT
AUDIO
RIGHT
V2
VIDEO
IN
IN
LEFT
AUDIO
V3
VIDEO
LEFT
IN
AUDIO
IN
RIGHT
Step #2
Step #2
Coaxial Connection
ANTENNA
IN
Cable Outlet
B. Connect the yellow composite
video cable to the yellow video
port on the back of the cable
box. Connect the other end to
the yellow port on the back of
the DVD Recorder or VCR.
HDTV
Cable Outlet
RIGHT
Back of Stereo TV
C. Connect the white and red audio
cables to the back of the cable
box. Connect the other ends to
the back of the DVD Recorder
or VCR.
VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE IN
Cable Input
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL
OUT
VIDEO IN
OUT
Back of DVD
Recorder/VCR
IN
V1
VIDEO
LEFT
AUDIO
V2
VIDEO
IN
IN
RIGHT
D. Connect the yellow composite
LEFT
AUDIO
V3
VIDEO
IN
IN
RIGHT
LEFT
AUDIO
Cable Outlet
ANTENNA
IN
IN
RIGHT
Back of TV
video cable to the yellow video
port on the back of the DVD
Recorder or VCR. Connect the
other end to the yellow port on
the back of the TV.
E. Connect the white and red audio
cables to the back of the DVD or
VCR box. Connect the other ends
to the back of the TV.
When the cable box displays a clock on the LED, power on the box
with the remote control or with the power button on the cable box.
F. Put the TV on channel number 3 or 4; or tune
to the correct input.
Step #2
Step #1
B.Connect the coaxial cable from the cable-out port on
the cable box to the in from-antenna port on the TV.
Back of Cable Box
A. Connect the coaxial cable from
the cable outlet to the cable-in
port on the cable box
AUDIO
When the cable box displays a clock on the LED,
power on the box with the remote control or with the
power button on the cable box.
Back of Cable Box
HDTV
VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE
OUT
CABLE
IN
Cable Input
DVD Recorders and VCRs may vary by manufacturer.
Consult your manual for more details.
CABLE TV
ANT. IN
Back of Non-Stereo TV
Step #2
ANT 2
DVI
RIGHT
HDTV
D. Put the TV on channel number 3 or 4; or tune to
the correct input.
C.Put the TV on channel
number 3 or 4; or tune to the
correct input.
V3
LEFT
OUT
IN
C. Connect the white and red
audio cables to the back of
the cable box. Connect the
other ends to the back of
the TV.
A. Connect the coaxial cable from the cable outlet to
the cable-in port on the
cable box.
HDMI Connection (HD Viewing)
A. Connect the coaxial cable
from the cable outlet to the
cable-in port on the cable
box.
B. Connect the yellow composite
video cable to the yellow video
port on the back of the cable
box. Connect the other end to
the yellow port on the back of
the TV.
Step #1
Back of Cable Box
A. Connect the coaxial cable
from the cable outlet to the
cable-in port on the cable
box.
D. Familiarize yourself with
the HDTV’s picture size
features in order to “fill in”
picture size on the HDTV
when you are not viewing HD
programming.
When the cable box displays a clock on the LED, power on the box
with the remote control or with the power button on the cable box.
Step #1
Cable Outlet
Connecting a DVD Recorder or VCR
When the cable box displays a clock on the LED, power on the box
with the remote control or with the power button on the cable box.
Cable Outlet
For more information on connections,
please visit help.suddenlink.com.
Step #2
When the cable box displays a clock on the LED, power on the box
with the remote control or with the power button on the cable box.
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Remote Control Features
Displays information
of the active selected
program
Power devices ON or OFF
AUD
DVD
TV
VCR
Exits current application
or window
INFO
EXIT
MEN
U
Displays the
Program Guide
Access on-screen
options
Displays On Demand
library
Displays list of recorded
shows
Selects CABLE (CBL) mode
SE
Displays a menu of services
or options
TT
E
ID
GU
CBL
IN
GS
OK
SELECT
DAY
A
FAV
CH
MUTE
LAST
F1
F2
ON DEMAND
Replays last 8 seconds of
program (Instant Replay)
Rewinds program
(3 speeds)
Pauses program you
are watching
PIP Keys
(Not supported on all
set-top boxes)
Turns PIP feature ON
or OFF
Swaps PIP and MAIN
screen
REW
STOP
1
LIST
LIVE
PLAY
FFWD
PAUSE
REC
ABC
DEF
2
3
GHI
JKL
MNO
4
5
6
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
SHIFT
_
ASPECT
1
*
0
#
ON
OFF
VIDEO SOURCE
Displays set-top box
settings menu
D
C
B
VOL
PAGE
Macro keys perform custom
functions
MOVE
CH
Fast forwards program
(3 speeds)
Records a program
DVR/PVR Keys
36
Headline News
4:00-5:00pm
Up-to-the-minute coverage of the
latest events.
CHANNEL
4:00pm
36
Wed 6/18
4:30pm
DSC
34 Great Chefs Great Chefs
CNN
35 Inside Politics Early Prime
HDLN
36 ' Headline News
ESPN
37 Bikes, Blades & Boards
TOON
38 Yu-Gi-Oh!
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Browse By
Date WED 6/18
4:02pm
5:00pm
5:3
Travelers
Hollywo
Headline News
NFL's Greatest
Pokemon
Pokemo
2. Press the directional keys
(and ) to move through the program listings and highlight the program
you want to watch.
3.Press Select. If the program is currently on, the Program Guide closes and the program you selected appears in full screen TV. If the program is on in the future, a future program option screen appears.
1.Press Guide. The Program Guide appears and lists the next
7 days of programs.
Changes PIP channels up
or down
Program your Remote
You can program your Suddenlink remote to power other devices.
as expected (missing channel, VOD error,
no picture)?
3.Press Move Up or Move Down to highlight one of the following options:
V
T
D
H
0
0
SL2
A:First, power off and unplug your equipment for
10 seconds, then plug back in and power on. If
you are still having issues, call technical support
at 888-822-5151.
Q: How do I program my DVR?
A:Be sure your set-top box is tuned to the channel
you would like recorded or
• Press guide
• Move to program
• Select REC
• Record to DVR.
2.Press Browse By Area. The Browse By area of the Program Guide displays the options Title, Channel, and Theme.
•Channel, which lists programs numerically by channel
number
*Amount of programming data
varies by system.
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Return to LIVE
programming
Note: Remote pictured may
not reflect your actual remote.
Basic functions should be the
same.
1. Turn TV on
2. Press device key (TV, DVR, etc.)
3. Press and hold setup (light blinks twice)
4. Press 9-9-1 (light blinks twice)
5. Press Power
6. Press Channel + repeatedly until device turns off
7. Press Setup when device turns off.
1.Press Guide. The Program
Guide appears and lists the next 7 days of programs.
Q:What should I do if my service is not working
Search for a Program by Channel, Title,
or Theme
+
-
Find a Program
to Watch
Frequently Asked Questions
Resumes playing selected
program (Press twice for
SLOW MOTION)
Moves PIP screen location
SWAP PIP
Using Your Interactive Guide
REW
STOP
LIST
LIVE
PLAY
FFWD
PAUSE
REC
Records a program
•Title, which lists programs alphabetically by program title
•Theme, which lists programs by theme, such as adventure, comedy, sports, or news
4.Press Select. The Browse By area of the Program Guide
displays the programs according to the option you selected.
Search for a Program by Date
1.Press Guide. The Program Guide appears and lists the next
7 days of programs.
2.Press Date. The Browse By area of the Program Guide displays
the next 7 dates.
SL200 HDTV
For more details about this service,
visit us at help.suddenlink.com.
Quick Connect Guide
3.Press Move Up or Move Down to highlight a date.
4.Press Select. The Program Guide displays the programs that will be broadcast on that date.
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