The MediaCaster creates your personal TV channel.  The MediaCaster is usually installed next to your home entertainment device.

1. Select a TV channel to use for the MediaCaster.

Find two consecutive unused TV channels that have no trace of a picture.
"Unused" has no usable hint of a picture, just pure snow.

Antenna  (15-30)        Cable TV (65-80)

Select the higher of the two channels for your personal channel.

If you cannot find two consecutive unused channels, use the provided filter when you connect the CableCaster. The filter will free up channels by blocking the existing pictures. Check the filter color in your kit, and choose a channel in that range.

2. Turn the MediaCaster dial your selected personal channel number.

3. Slide the ANT-CATV-HRC switch to the correct setting.

See the Avcast^® Media Kit User's Guide for more information about setting the switch.

4. Connect the audio/video cable to the home entertainment device and
     the MediaCaster.

5. Connect the TV to the MediaCaster TV port.

6. Connect the cable wall outlet to the MediaCaster NET port (the port with
     the green dot).

7. Plug the IR Emitter into the MediaCaster.

8. Stick the IR Emitter (on the other end of the cord) over the IR lens on
     the home entertainment device (use the tape on the back of the lens).

The IR lens receives signals from the device remote control (to turn the power on or change the channel, for example).

If the IR lens is not labeled, refer to the User's Guide instructions for locating it.

  9. Plug the Wall Adapter into the MediaCaster and the electrical outlet.

10.  Check to see that the green LED is lighted.

11.  To test:  Turn on the home entertainment device and the TV.
       Tune the TV to your personal channel, and verify that you have a good picture.

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