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Summary of Contents for Cisco Explorer 8240HD
- Page 1 User Guide Connecting the Explorer 8240HD Digital Video Recorder CH + GUIDE POWER VOL — VOL + INFO CH — SELECT EXIT LIST...
- Page 2 Notice for CATV Installers CATV Installers Notice If you are a CATV installer, read the information in the box below.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Instructions................iv Change the Way You Watch TV ................. 1 Safety First ......................1 Identify Your 8240HD ..................1 What’s On the Front Panel? ................2 What’s On the Back Panel? ................3 Connecting the 8240HD ..................4 Connections for an HDTV and VCR .............. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Heed Warnings Preventing Power Cord Damage Arrange all power cords so that people or pets cannot walk Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating on the cords. Do not place objects on the cords. Do not instructions. - Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Protecting This Product From Foreign Ob- Checking Product Safety jects and Water or Moisture Damage Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, the service technician must perform safety checks to determine that this product is in proper operating condition. Outdoor Grounding System WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fi re hazard! Never push objects through the...
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Page 7: Change The Way You Watch Tv
DVR makes it easy to watch TV on your terms. The Explorer 8240HD Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is the simple way to take control over your TV – and your life. You take control because DVR lets you decide what’s on TV and when. So there’s no more putting off the things you need to do, just because there’s a show on TV you... -
Page 8: What's On The Front Panel
What’s On the Front Panel? CH + GUIDE POWER VOL — VOL + INFO CH — SELECT EXIT LIST 1 Power Turns the 8240HD on and off 2 List Displays the list of recorded programs 3 Exit Exits menus, the on-screen guide, and program information 4 Info Displays a description of the selected program. -
Page 9: What's On The Back Panel
What’s On the Back Panel? CAUTION CABLE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OUT 1 OUT 2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO OPTICAL RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST AUDIO... -
Page 10: Connecting The 8240Hd
Connecting the 8240HD To connect your 8240HD 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 10 for more information. Make the connections for your TV and VCR as follows: •... -
Page 11: Connections For An Hdtv And Vcr
Connections for an HDTV and VCR To use the 8240HD with an HDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view the HD content. In addition, you can make connections to a VCR to archive recordings to a VCR tape. Refer to your TV and VCR user’s guide and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more detailed connection information. -
Page 12: Connections For A Standard-Defi Nition Tv And Vcr
Connections for a Standard-Defi nition TV and VCR When using the 8240HD 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 archive recordings to a VCR tape. -
Page 13: Watch Tv
Watch TV 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 14: Performance Tips
Performance Tips If the 8240HD does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further assistance, contact your cable service provider. No Picture • Verify that the power to your TV is turned on. • If the 8240HD is plugged into a wall switch, verify that the switch is in the ON position. •... -
Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions About Hdtv
Frequently Asked Questions About HDTV 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. By using digital technology, there is no variation in picture and sound quality from the origination point until it is displayed on your television. -
Page 16: 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 8240HD 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 17: Connecting The 8240Hd To An Hdtv With An Hdmi Connector
Connecting the 8240HD to an HDTV With an HDMI Connector Explorer 8240HD DVR CAUTION CABLE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OUT 1 OUT 2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED... -
Page 18: Connecting The 8240Hd To An Hdtv With A Dvi Connector
Connecting the 8240HD to an HDTV With a DVI Connector Explorer 8240HD DVR CAUTION CABLE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OUT 1 OUT 2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED... -
Page 19: Connecting The 8240Hd To An Hdtv With Component Input (Prpby/V)
Connecting the 8240HD to an HDTV With Component Input (PrPbY/V) Explorer 8240HD DVR CAUTION CABLE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OUT 1 OUT 2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED... -
Page 20: Connecting The 8240Hd To A Home Theater System With Component Input (Prpby/V)
Connecting the 8240HD to a Home Theater System With Component Input (PrPbY/V) Explorer 8240HD DVR CAUTION CABLE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OUT 1 OUT 2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED... -
Page 21: Connecting The 8240Hd To A Stereo Vcr And Hdtv (Optional)
Connecting the 8240HD to a Stereo VCR and HDTV (optional) Explorer 8240HD DVR CAUTION CABLE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OUT 1 OUT 2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED... -
Page 22: Connecting The 8240Hd To An External Sata Hard Disk Drive (Optional)
• If it is a new drive or one used on another device, you will be asked to format it. • If the drive is formatted and will work with this 8240HD, you will get a confi rmation that the drive is working. Explorer 8240HD DVR CAUTION CABLE... - Page 23 Connecting the 8240HD to an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional), continued Disconnecting the External SATA Hard Disk Drive Complete the following steps to disconnect the SATA drive safely. 1. Make sure that the 8240HD is powered off . 2. Disconnect the power cord from the 8240HD and wait for at least 10 seconds. 3.
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Page 24: Connecting The 8240Hd In Hd Mode To An Sdtv With Component Input (Prpby/V)
Connecting the 8240HD in HD Mode to an SDTV With Component Input (PrPbY/V) Explorer 8240HD DVR Set to HD Mode CAUTION CABLE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OUT 1 OUT 2 DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR... -
Page 25: Compliance Information
Cisco reserves the right to change this guide at any time without notice. FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 26: Index
Index 1394 Firewire Diagrams. See Connecting the 8240HD to other devices Digital Video Recorder. See DVR, What is it Outlet 3, 16 Digital TV, What is it Power input Display, LED Aspect ratio DVI connector 3, 5, 12 DVR, What is it Back panel Burn-in of screen External hard disk drive. - Page 27 Index, continued LED Display Sound, performance Smart card Performance tips Standard-defi nition, What is it Picture formats Standard screen TV Picture-in-picture. See PIP Stretching and zooming programs Ports. See Connectors Product information. See Web access to digital, what is it product information formats Programs, view...
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