This is a known issue with HDMI and the HDCP handshake - thank the folks that shoved DRM down the hardware peoples throats. The work around (as others have said) is to use component cables. This is not just an issue with Verizon's STB but many devices. If you go to the
AVS form and search you will find many devices that have HDMI issues such as yours.
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