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- Page 1 User Guide Cisco Explorer 1640HDC and 1642HDC Digital-Only High-De nition Interactive Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface POWER DATA REMOTE Explorer 1640HDC USB 2.0...
- Page 2 Notice to Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by quali 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 quali ed to do so. Note to System Installer For this apparatus, the coaxial cable shield/screen shall be grounded as close as practical to the point of entry of the cable...
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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 Features ........................3 Back Panel Connectors ........................ 4 Connecting the Set-Top ........................ -
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 system, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded (earthed). 3) Heed all warnings. This provides some protection against voltage surges and built- 4) Follow all instructions. - Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Handling Disposable Batteries Protect from Exposure to Moisture and Foreign Objects This product may contain disposable batteries. Heed the following warning and follow the Battery Safety and Battery Disposal instructions below. WARNING: Avoid electric shock and re hazard! Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing WARNING: There is danger of explosion if the liquids, rain, or moisture.
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Page 7: Welcome
Welcome The Cisco ® Explorer ® 1640HDC and 1642HDC Digital-Only High-De nition Interactive Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD™ (M-Card™) provide high-de nition (HD) capability and broadband digital video services. On the MoCA™ enabled 1642HDC, 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 Cisco Explorer 1640HDC and 1642HDC Digital-Only High-De nition Interactive Set-Top with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface POWER DATA REMOTE Explorer 1640HDC USB 2.0 POWER DATA REMOTE Explorer 1640HDC USB 2.0... -
Page 9: Front Panel Features
Front Panel Features POWER DATA REMOTE Explorer 1640HDC USB 2.0 T13711 Power Button Applies power to the set-top Power LED Illuminates when the set-top is powered on. The LED is green IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control USB 2.0 Port... -
Page 10: Back Panel Connectors
Back Panel Connectors M-CARD SN: PKCPTMFDV M-CARD MAC: 001BD746C7CB T13721 1 Multi-Stream Slot for M-Card module, which decrypts subscription digital channels. This set-top will not CableCARD operate correctly without an M-Card module, which is installed by your service provider 2 M-Card Code Label Contains M-Card serial number and MAC address 3 Bar Code Label Contains set-top serial number and MAC address... -
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 as follows: •... -
Page 12: Connections For An Hdtv
Connections for an HDTV To use the set-top with an HDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view the HD content. Refer to your TV user guide and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more detailed connection information. Note: The labeling on your set-top and HDTV may vary slightly. -
Page 13: Connections For A Standard-De Nition Tv
Connections for a Standard-De nition TV 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. Refer to your TV user guide and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more detailed information. -
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 M-Card module is installed. • Verify that the power to your TV is turned on. •... -
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 Difference 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 different 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 M-CARD SN: PKCPTMFDV M-CARD SN: PKCPTMFDV M-CARD MAC: 001BD746C7CB M-CARD MAC: 001BD746C7CB Cable Input... -
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 M-CARD SN: PKCPTMFDV... -
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 M-CARD SN: PKCPTMFDV M-CARD SN: PKCPTMFDV... -
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: • 3 component video cable with 3 connectors (YPbPr) • 1 audio Left/Right cable •... -
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 A/V cables • 2 audio Left/Right cables Back of Set-Top M-CARD SN: PKCPTMFDV M-CARD SN: PKCPTMFDV... -
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 4, 6, 17 Dashes display Diagrams. See Connecting the set-top to other devices Outlet iv, 4 Digital TV, What is it Display, LED Power input DVI connector 2, 4, 6, 13 Aspect ratio External hard disk drive. See SATA Back panel Burn-in of screen FAQs... - Page 25 Index, continued SD mode 4, 5, 7, 17 SDTV Keys. See Front panel; Back panel Connections 7, 17 What is it Serial number, locating LED Display Set-top. See Welcome Software updates Sound, troubleshooting M-Card 1, 4 Standard-de nition, What is it Standard-screen TV Stretching and zooming picture 8, 11...
- Page 26 Index, continued Watch TV 1, 8 Web access to product information Welcome Wide-screen TV YPbPr connector 4, 6, 7 HDTV connection 14 home theater connection SDTV connection Zoom picture 8, 11...
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Page 27: Compliance Information
If this equipment does cause harmful interference Cisco Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions to radio or television reception, which can be determined by that may appear in this guide. - Page 28 Lawrenceville, GA 30042 www.cisco.com Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its af 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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