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- Page 1 User Guide Cisco Explorer 8600HD Series, 8600HDC Series, and 8640HDW High-Defi nition Set-Tops Explorer ® 8640HDW 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.
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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 ..........................3 Back Panel ..........................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 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 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.
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Page 6: Welcome
Welcome The Cisco ® Explorer ® High-Defi nition DVR Set-Tops (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 7: What's In The Carton
What’s In The Carton? The set-top carton contains the following items: Quick Reference Guide Explorer ® 8640HDW Cisco Explorer 8600HD, 8600HDC, and 8640HDW High-Defi nition DVR Set-Tops VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT Explorer ® 8640HDW VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT GUIDE INFO... -
Page 8: Front Panel
Front Panel Explorer ® 8640HDW VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT LINK 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 9: Back Panel
Back Panel OUTPUT CAUTION OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AUDIO VIDEO AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED 120 VAC TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO 60Hz 4.2A RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST 500W... -
Page 10: 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 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 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 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 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 17: 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 AUDIO DIGITAL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AUDIO... -
Page 18: 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 OUTPUT... -
Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 OUTPUT CAUTION... -
Page 22: 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 23 • 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 •...
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