Cisco Explorer 8640HDC User Manual

Cisco Explorer 8640HDC User Manual

High-definition dvr set-tops with multi-stream cablecard interface
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User Guide
Cisco Explorer 8640HDC,
8642HDC, 8650HDC, and
8652HDC High-Defi nition DVR
Set-Tops with Multi-Stream
CableCARD Interface
Explorer 8652HDC
CH+
VOL-
VOL+
POWER
SELECT
CH-
GUIDE
INFO
EXIT
LIST
L AUDIO IN R
VIDEO IN

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  • Page 1 User Guide Cisco Explorer 8640HDC, 8642HDC, 8650HDC, and 8652HDC High-Defi nition DVR Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface Explorer 8652HDC VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT GUIDE INFO EXIT LIST L AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN...
  • Page 2 Notice to Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualifi ed service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualifi ed to do so.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................iv Welcome ........................... 1 Safety First ..........................1 Identify Your Set-Top ........................ 1 What’s in the Carton? ....................... 2 Additional Equipment You Might Need ..................2 Front Panel ..........................3 Back Panel ..........................4 Connecting the Set-Top ......................5 Connections for an HDTV and VCR ...................
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. Outdoor Grounding System 2) Keep these instructions. If this product connects to an outdoor antenna or cable 3) Heed all warnings. system, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded (earthed). This provides some protection against voltage 4) Follow all instructions.
  • Page 5: Operating Environment

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Eliminate AC Power/Mains Overloads • Do not place this apparatus on an unstable surface. • Do not install this apparatus in an enclosure, such as a bookcase or rack, unless the installation provides proper WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fi re hazard! ventilation.
  • Page 7: Welcome

    Welcome The Cisco ® Explorer ® HDC High-Defi nition Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD ™ (M-Card ™ ) Interface (set-tops) ™ provide high-defi nition (HD) capability and broadband digital video services. On MoCA enabled set-tops, the MoCA connection enables an IP LAN connection over coaxial cable, which minimizes the need for new wiring in the home.
  • Page 8: What's In The Carton

    What’s In The Carton? The set-top carton contains the following items: Quick Reference Guide Explorer 8652HDC Cisco Explorer 8640HDC, 8642HDC, 8650HDC, and 8652HDC High-Defi nition Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT Explorer 8652HDC VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT...
  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Front Panel Explorer 8652HDC VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT GUIDE INFO EXIT LIST L AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN 1 Power Turns the set-top on and off 2 VOL-, VOL+ Decreases and increases the volume 3 USB 2.0 Connects to external USB equipment approved by your service provider, software controlled 4 CH+, CH- Scrolls up and down through the channels 5 Select...
  • Page 10: Back Panel

    Back Panel OUTPUT MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD CAUTION OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AUDIO DO NOT OPEN VIDEO AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE MCARD SN: PXCPRPSLV NE PAS OUVRIR MCARD MAC: 00 1BD73E17D9 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED 120 VAC MCARD SN: PXCPRPSLV TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO...
  • Page 11: Connecting The Set-Top

    Connecting the Set-Top To connect your set-top to your entertainment devices, complete these steps. Determine if your TV is HD or SD and whether it is wide screen (16:9) or standard screen (4:3). See page 11 for more information. Make the connections for your TV and VCR as follows: •...
  • Page 12: Connections For An Hdtv And Vcr

    Connections for an HDTV and VCR To use the set-top with an HDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view the HD content. In addition, you can make connections to a digital or analog VCR to record to a VCR tape. Refer to your TV and VCR user guides and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more detailed connection information.
  • Page 13: Connections For A Standard-Defi Nition Tv And Vcr

    Connections for a Standard-Defi nition TV and VCR When using the set-top with an SDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view content. Some SDTVs may not have all these connections. In addition, you can make connections to a VCR to record to a VCR tape.
  • Page 14: View Television Programming

    View Television Programming Access Services and Programs Access cable services and programs by pressing the following keys on the remote control: • Guide–Access the on-screen guide. The on-screen guide displays schedules of TV programs and other services available from your cable service provider, such as video-on-demand and pay-per-view programs. •...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the set-top does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further assistance, contact your service provider. No Picture • Verify that the power to your TV is turned on. • Verify that your HDTV is in HD mode. If necessary, run the HD Setup Wizard to select HD mode. On the front panel of the set-top, press GUIDE and INFO at the same time.
  • Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions What is Digital Television? Digital television (DTV) is a huge leap forward in television technology compared to analog television that has been widely available since the 1940s. DTV is delivered and displayed using digital encoding, similar to the way a PC operates.
  • Page 17: Picture Formats

    Picture Formats What is the Diff erence Between a Standard-Screen and a Wide-Screen HDTV? The type of screen your HDTV has (wide screen or standard screen) determines how the set-top displays programs on the screen. The picture format for an HDTV is a combination of aspect ratio and screen resolution and is diff erent for standard-screen and wide-screen HDTVs.
  • Page 18: Connecting To An Hdtv With An Hdmi Connector

    Connecting to an HDTV with an HDMI Connector WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Required cables: • 1 HDMI cable Back of Set-Top OUTPUT CAUTION OPTICAL MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD AUDIO DIGITAL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
  • Page 19: Connecting To An Hdtv With A Dvi Connector

    Connecting to an HDTV with a DVI Connector WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Required cables: • 1 HDMI-to-DVI or 1 HDMI cable and 1 DVI adapter • 1 audio Left/Right cable Back of Set-Top MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD...
  • Page 20: Connecting To An Hdtv With Component Input (Ypbpr)

    Connecting to an HDTV with Component Input (YPbPr) WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Required cables: • 1 component video cable with 3 connectors (YPbPr) • 1 audio Left/Right cable Back of Set-Top OUTPUT CAUTION...
  • Page 21: Connecting To A Home Theater System With Component Input (Ypbpr)

    Connecting to a Home Theater System with Component Input (YPbPr) WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Required cables: • 1 component video cable with 3 connectors (YPbPr) • 1 digital audio cable Back of Set-Top OUTPUT...
  • Page 22: Connecting To A Stereo Vcr And Hdtv (Optional)

    Connecting to a Stereo VCR and HDTV (optional) WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Required cables: • 1 RF coaxial cable • 2 composite video cables • 2 audio Left/Right cables Back of Set-Top CAUTION OUTPUT...
  • Page 23: Connecting To An Hdtv With A 1394 Connector

    Connecting to an HDTV with a 1394 Connector WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Required cables: • 1 4-pin to 4-pin 1394 cable (Consult your TV user guide) •...
  • Page 24: Index

    Index 1394 Firewire 4, 6, 17 FAQs FCC compliance Formats, picture Outlet iv, 4 Frequently Asked Questions. See FAQs Power input Front panel Aspect ratio Back panel broadcasting Burn-in of screen mode 4, 5, 6, 7, 17 format 1, 10 HDTV CableCARD 2, 4, 9 Connections...
  • Page 25 Index, continued Picture Time display Doesn’t display Troubleshooting Formats digital, what is it No color Ports. See Connectors formats HDTV, what is it Product information programming Programming, viewing Progressive scan rate resolution standard-screen standard-defi nition, What is it Remote control wide-screen RGB connector.
  • Page 26: Compliance Information

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver is connected. Cisco Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. We reserve the right to change •...
  • Page 28 Lawrenceville, GA 30042 www.cisco.com Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affi liates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco’s trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. CableCARD and M-Card are trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.

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