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Welcome

The Cisco Explorer 4540HDC (digital-only tuning) and 4550HDC

(analog and digital tuning) set-tops deliver high-deﬁ nition programming

with exceptional picture and audio quality. Through the 4540HDC and

4550HDC you can also access interactive services, such as video-on-

demand and pay-per-view programs. Contact your service provider

for information about these and other available services. Use the

instructions in this guide to install the 4540HDC or the 4550HDC and

to access your program services.

The consumer support website provides news and information about

this product. For more information, please refer to

www.scientiﬁ catlanta.com/products/consumers/new_cableboxes.htm

Safety First

Before using this set-top, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS section of this guide.

Watch TV

Press the following remote control keys to access services and

programs:

• Guide–Display the on-screen program guide

• Arrows–Highlight a program in the schedule

• Info–Display program description

• Select–Watch a speciﬁ c program in the guide

Avoid Screen Burn-In

Images such as letterbox bars or side bars, bright closed-captioning

backgrounds, station logos, or any other stationary images may cause

the HDTV screen to age unevenly and cause damage to your HDTV.

Refer to the user's guide that came with your HDTV for more information

about screen burn-in.

Automatic Software Updates

A message appears on the TV screen when the set-top and the

Multi-Stream CableCARD

(M-Card

) module are receiving software

updates. In addition, download information also appears on the front

panel of the set-top during these updates. Wait for the current time to

display on the front panel before continuing. When the time appears,

the update is complete.

Performance Tips

If the set-top does not perform as expected, the following tips may help.

No picture

• Verify that the M-Card module is installed.

• Verify that the power to your TV is turned on.

• If the set-top is plugged into a wall switch, verify the switch is in the

ON position. (Avoid plugging into an outlet that is controlled by a

wall switch.)

• Verify that all cables are properly connected.

• The current channel may not be available in your service package.

Try selecting another channel to see if a picture appears.

No color

• Verify that the HDTV is in HD mode. If necessary, re-run the HDTV

Setup Wizard to select HD mode.

• Verify the current TV program is broadcast in color.

• Adjust the TV color controls.

No sound

• If your setup includes a VCR or stereo, verify that you have properly

connected them to the set-top.

• Verify the volume is turned up.

• Verify the mute function is not on.

Front Panel Features

CH+

VOL-

VOL+

SELECT

CH-

GUIDE

INFO

EXIT

SETTINGS

4 5 6 7 8

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1 VOL +, VOL -

Increases and decreases the volume

2 CH+, CH -

Scrolls up and down through the channels

3 Select

Provides access to your on-screen selection

4 LED Display

Displays the selected channel number and time of day. The LED also displays the following:

• Message (

)

• HDTV

• Power (

)

• Output Resolution (1080i, 720p, 480p, or 480i)

• AUTO - Automatically outputs native scan rates that your TV can accept

5 Guide

Accesses on-screen services, such as the on-screen guide, video-on-demand, or pay-per-view

6 Info

Displays a description of the selected program. This button is available from the on-screen guide and

while viewing a program

7 Exit

Exits menus, the on-screen guide, and program information

8 Settings

Provides access to the Settings menu

9 IR Sensor

Receives the infrared signal from the remote control

10 Power

Turns the set-top on and off

11 USB Port

Connects to external equipment, such as a keyboard or mouse

(reserved for future use)

Back Panel Connections

OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

MULTI-STREAM

CABLE CARD

THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER

THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS.

M-CARD SN: PKCPTMFDV

CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE

HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN

VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15.

M-CARD MAC: 001BD746C7CB

HDTV

DIGITAL

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

CABLE

AUDIO OUT

OUT

5 6 7 8

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1 Multi-Stream

Slot for M-Card module, which decrypts subscription digital channels. This set-top will not operate correctly without

CableCARD

an M-Card module. Obtain an M-Card module from your service provider

2 Cable In

Connects to a coaxial cable that delivers the signal from your service provider

3 Cable Out

Connects to a coaxial cable that sends analog audio and video signals to a TV or VCR.

These signals are standard-deﬁ nition TV (SDTV) video and stereo audio

4 Audio Out

Connects to RCA cables that send analog audio signals (left and right) to the stereo inputs on a TV

(Left, Right)

5 HDTV (PrPbY/V)

Connects to the component video input (YPbPr) on the HDTV, when in HD mode

6 Digital Audio Out

Connects to an RCA cable that sends a digital audio signal to a surround-sound receiver or other digital audio device

7 Out 2 (Secondary

Connects to either a VCR or to another set of inputs (composite) on your TV

Video/Audio Out)

8 IR

Connector reserved for future use

9 S-Video Out

Connects to an S-Video cable that sends an S-Video signal to your TV or VCR.

This signal is standard deﬁ nition, but higher quality than other SDTV connections

10 Optical Audio

Connects to an optical cable that sends a digital audio signal to a surround-sound receiver or other digital audio device

Output

11 HDMI

Connects an HDMI

cable to the HDMI input of an HDTV. HDMI supports both digital audio and video.

May be used to connect to a DVI interface using an HDMI-to-DVI adaptor for video and separate audio connections.

Any of the following audio connections may be used: Audio Out: Left, Right (4); Digital Audio Out (6); or Optical Audio

Output (10)

12 Ethernet

Connects to an Ethernet network

13 USB

Connects to external USB devices such as a keyboard or a mouse

14 1394 Firewire

Connects to display devices that are equipped with a 1394 input

15 AC Power Input

Connects to the power cord to deliver power to the set-top

16 AC Outlet

Connects to the AC power cord from another device, such as a TV

Note: This illustration

Explorer 4550HDC

may vary from the

actual product.

POWER

Safety and Performance Tips

• Keep the top of the set-top free of

all objects and electronic devices,

including your TV.

• Always set the set-top on its feet,

never on its side.

Note: This illustration

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Connecting to an HDTV with Component Input (YPbPr)

Use the connection diagram and follow these steps to connect the set-top to an HDTV that has a component video connector (YPbPr) and an

audio left/right connector.

1. Insert the M-Card module if not already installed.

2. Connect the set-top to the coaxial cable coming from the wall.

3. Connect the Y (green) connector on the HDTV to the Y (green) connector on the set-top; connect the Pb (blue) connector on the HDTV to the

Pb (blue) connector on the set-top; and connect the Pr (red) connector on the HDTV to the Pr (red) connector on the set-top.

4. Connect the left audio (white) connector on the HDTV to the left audio (white) connector on the set-top, and connect the right audio (red)

connector on the HDTV to the right audio (red) connector on the set-top.

5. Plug the set-top and the HDTV into an AC power source.

Important: To potentially protect the set-top from power surge damage, ground (earth) your cable product to provide some protection against

voltage surges and built-up static charges. You may be able to reduce the risk of damage from voltage surges, which can be caused by

lightning storms and power outages, by plugging the set-top into a surge protector.

6. Wait several minutes for the set-top to receive the latest software, programming, and service information. When you see one of the following

displays on the front panel of the set-top, that indicates that the update is complete:

• Current time

• Four dashes (----)

Note: If four dashes are displayed, you must call your service provider to get the set-top authorized.

7. To begin watching TV, turn on the HDTV and press Power on the front panel of the set-top, or press Power on the remote control.

Explorer 4540HDC and 4550HDC

MULTI-STREAM

CABLE CARD

THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER

THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS.

CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE

HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN

M-CARD SN: PKCPTMFDV

VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15.

M-CARD MAC: 001BD746C7CB

CABLE

OUT

Cable Input

S-VIDEO

WARNING:

Electric shock hazard!

Unplug all electronic

VIDEO

devices before connecting

or disconnecting any device

cables to the set-top.

MONO

AUDIO

Back of

HDTV

U.S. Patents

A patent notice is afﬁ xed to this product. In addition, the product may also be covered by one or more of the following patents:

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