The 8600X converter includes the following home entertainment and information services: 

The 8600X converter also features an on-screen menu and instructions that guide you step-by-step. The following guide will assist you in getting your converter connected to your television, using your remote, and programming your converter.
Connecting the 8600X to Your Television

Your 8600X is a sensitive electronic component. Avoid subjecting it to bumps, jars or excessive vibration and do not place heavy objects on top of the converter. To connect the 8600X converter to your television:

• Plug your converter into a power receptacle that cannot be turned off by a wall switch.
  Note: Never use a wrench to tighten the cable connection to your television and converter. Make sure these connections are "finger tight" only.
• Plug your television into the power outlet on the back of the converter and turn on the television. Now when you turn on your converter, your television will also turn on, unless the television on/off switch is electronically-controlled. If the on/off is electronically-controlled, turn on the television after you turn on the converter. Also, if the converter power outlet is set for ALWAYS ON, you will have to turn off your television separately.
  

Note: The cable should be an RG-6U (or 75W equivalent) coaxial cable with two Male-F connectors. The length should be the appropriate length from the converter to your television.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, do not use the polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet, unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Using the Converter

Turn on the terminal by pressing the POWER button on either the remote control or your converter. The converter automatically tunes to the Prevue Guide. Set the volume by pressing the volume up/down buttons on the remote control or terminal until 4.5 appears on the terminal and BEST STEREO appears on the television.

Using the Cable Terminal Setup

The Cable Terminal Setup, accessible from the Main Menu, operates the following on-screen displays: Time, Volume Level, Channel Name and Number. The Cable Terminal Setup is also used to turn the clock display on or off, and allows you to maintain power to your TV and VCR to prevent loss of preprogrammed features, such as the digital clock or program timer. To use the Cable Terminal Setup:

• From the Main Menu, highlight and select CABLE TERMINAL SETUP using the arrow buttons and the SELECT button on the remote control or the #2 and #3 buttons on the converter.
• Follow the directions on the on-screen display.

Using the Remote Control
 
Your remote control (Model 8650-XT) operates selected features of almost any TV that uses a remote control, so you only need one remote. You can choose to have your remote control operate your television's power, volume and mute or power only. To program your remote control for either option:

• Turn on your TV.
• To operate your TV power on/off, volume and mute with the remote control, press and hold the TV POWER button and press 999 (or 9999 to operate ONLY the TV power on/off control with your remote control) on the number buttons, then release the TV POWER button.
• Press and release the TV POWER button until your TV turns off. Note: This remote control will try at least 85 different codes, so this may take some time.
• When your TV turns off, stop pressing the TV POWER button, then press the LAST button.

Accessing the On-Screen Menu
To access the on-screen menu:

• Press the MENU button on either the remote control or the converter.
• Using the arrow buttons on the remote control or the #2 button on the converter, highlight your desired selection from the on-screen display.
• Select the options available by using the SELECT button on the remote control or the #3 button on the converter.
• Select the MENU button to return to normal programming.
  

Finding Out What's On Cable
To find out what's on cable:

• If you subscribe to the Interactive Programming Guide (IPG), press the VIEWING GUIDE button on the remote control. Use the orange arrow button to browse through the listings.
• VIEWING GUIDE listings will first appear on-screen with programs scheduled two hours ahead of the current time. To view current time listings, press the PREVIOUS DAY button on the remote control.
  

Buying Pay-Per-View
If you subscribe to the Interactive Programming Guide (IPG), you can navigate through 24 hours of programming information on your TV screen. The first month is free. To buy Pay-Per-View programs:

• Press the MENU button and then select the #2 button -- PAY-PER-VIEW PROGRAMS for a list of currently available Pay-Per-View movies and events. With the converter, you can order Pay-Per-View with the touch of a button.
   - OR -
• Press the VIEWING GUIDE button on your remote control and tune to the channel number you wish to view and then press the SELECT button. The screen will then prompt you to press the PAY-PER-VIEW button and then the SELECT button again. (If you're already on the channel that's showing the movie of your choice, press the PAY-PER-VIEW button and then press the SELECT button.)
  

Prepurchasing and Recording Pay-Per-View

You may prepurchase and record Pay-Per-View programs on your VCR by following the instructions below:

• Press the VIEWING GUIDE button on the remote control and follow the directions on the on-screen display to highlight your Pay-Per-View choice.
• Press the INFO button on the remote control and follow the directions on the on-screen display. Note: Remember to set your VCR for the program you want to record.
  

Programing Your Favorite Channels

This feature lets you create a personal Favorite Channel list. To use the Favorite Channel feature:

• From the Main Menu, highlight and select the FAVORITE CHANNELS button using the arrow buttons and the SELECT button on the remote control or the #2 and #3 buttons on the converter. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
• To view your favorite channels, press the FAVORITE button on the remote.
  

Setting the Program Timer
Use the PROGRAM TIMER when you want to record a specific channel when you are not at home. There are eight separate program timers; each can store one program for up to 14 days. To set the Program Timer:

• From the Main Menu, highlight and select the PROGRAM TIMER using the arrow buttons and the SELECT button on the remote control or the #2 and #3 buttons on the converter.
• Follow the directions on the on-screen display.
  

Setting Parental Control

PARENTAL CONTROL lets you restrict the viewing of any cable channel. You will receive a five-digit access number from Time Warner Cable. You can change this number if you wish. To set Parental Control:

• From the Main Menu, highlight and select PARENTAL CONTROL using the arrow buttons and the SELECT button on the remote control or the #2 and #3 buttons on the converter.
• Follow the directions on the on-screen display.