User Manual for Cisco PDS3121 Set-Top Box Remote control 1. TV - Switch to TV operating mode 2. POWER - Power on/off 3. STB - Switch to D3 set-top box operating mode 4. OPT - Access additional options in the D3 mode and AV options in the TV mode 5.
User Manual for Cisco PDS3121 Set-Top Box FRONT PANEL 1. USB - Port for connecting storage devices* 2. Link LED indicator - Illuminated green when an IP connection is established. If a connection is unavailable, the LED indicator will blink.
User Manual for Cisco PDS3121 Set-Top Box CONNECTING THE RECEIVER TO ENTERTAINMENT DEVICES Connect the cable delivering the cable TV signal to the Cable In input on your set-top box. You can connect the receiver to your TV in three ways: using an HDMI cable, using the composite video out (in combination with the stereo audio signal) and using the component video output (in combination with the stereo audio signal).
User Manual for Cisco PDS3121 Set-Top Box PIN NUMBER You can change the PIN number by selecting the Change PIN option, which you will find in the Settings > Viewer settings > Accounts menu. You can use it to change the master account PIN number. When you open this menu for the first time, the set-top box will ask you to enter the default PIN number (1234).
User Manual for Cisco PDS3121 Set-Top Box ACCOUNTS User accounts let you set different user permissions, related to parental checks, permissions to watch blocked channels, permissions to change settings and permissions to change other user accounts. The Accounts option is located in the menu under Settings >...
User Manual for Cisco PDS3121 Set-Top Box PROGRAM INFORMATION Program information is automatically displayed on the screen each time you change the channel. You can also display the button or by choosing the menu option Playing now. Using the information by pressing the navigation key (up), the<Info>...
User Manual for Cisco PDS3121 Set-Top Box You can set the recording for a specific time by pressing the <Record> button on the remote control, if there is no information about the program available, or by selecting the Record option in the Planned recordings submenu. When choosing this option, select the channel and set the recording start and end times and the name of the recording.
User Manual for Cisco PDS3121 Set-Top Box MAIN MENU To access the main menu, press the <MENU> button on the remote control. The main menu contains the following submenus: TV and radio, Video Club, Recordings, Settings, Apps and Games. TV AND RADIO The TV and Radio menu contains the following options: Playing Now, EPG, Channel List, My Reminders and Search.
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User Manual for Cisco PDS3121 Set-Top Box The Channel list displays 3 channels and 3 programs, so you can see the previous, the current and 2 upcoming programs. <OK> To open the Channel list, press at any time while viewing a program.
User Manual for Cisco PDS3121 Set-Top Box VIDEO CLUB Video Club lets you search for titles you wish to view, watch trailers, purchase certain content and playback content you already purchased. You can access video on demand by pressing <VOD>...
User Manual for Cisco PDS3121 Set-Top Box APPS The Apps menu contains the Messages menu. If the operator sends you a message, an envelope will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen and you can use this option to view the received messages. Once you open the message, the envelope disappears.
User Manual for Cisco PDS3121 Set-Top Box TECHNICAL SETTINGS The Technical settings submenu contains the technical characteristics and data about the receiver, such as: Signal - data on signal strength and quality; Software - various software programs and applications; CAS - hardware data; Video on Demand information - data about the service area and connection status.
User Manual for Cisco PDS3121 Set-Top Box TROUBLESHOOTING If you run into any problems using the set-top box, try restarting the device first. We have also included a few tips for handling certain problems. RESTARTING THE SET-TOP BOX • You can restart the device in the following two ways: • By Disconnecting and reconnecting the power cable from the power outlet or the device, or...