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1540C and 1542C Digital-Only Set-Tops with Multi-
™
™
Stream CableCARD
(M-Card
) receive and deliver digital signals, and
deliver programming in exceptional picture and audio quality. Through
the 1540C and 1542C 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 1540C and
1542C and to access your program services.
The consumer support website provides news and information
about this product. For more information, please refer to
http://www.cisco.com/web/consumer/support/index.html
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 TV screen to age unevenly and cause damage to your TV.
Refer to the user guide that came with your TV for more information
about screen burn-in.
Automatic Software Updates
A message appears on the TV screen when the set-top and the
M-Card module are receiving software updates.
Performance Tips
If the set-top does not perform as expected, the following tips
may help.
No picture
• 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 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
RNG100
POWER
1
2
1 Power Button
Applies power to the set-top
2 Power LED
Illuminates when the set-top is powered on. The LED is green
3 IR Sensor
Receives the infrared signal from the remote control
4 USB 2.0 Port
Connects to external equipment, such as a keyboard or a mouse,
software controlled
Note: This illustration may vary from the actual product.
Back Panel
STB SN:
SABQQDTLG
eCM MAC:
001CEA5B53A7
M-CARD SN: PKCPTMFDV
M-CARD MAC: 001BD746C7CB
12V DC
USB
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD
OUT
OUT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1 M-Card
Installed by your service provider
2 M-Card Label
Contains M-Card serial number and MAC address
3 DC Inlet
Connects to the external power supply for the set-top
4 Bar Code Label Contains set-top serial number and MAC address
5 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
6 Video Out
Connects to composite input on your TV
7 Audio Out
Connects to RCA cables that send analog audio signals (left and right) to the stereo inputs on a TV (Left, Right)
8 IR
Available to be connected to an approved remote IR receiver (purchased separately). Please contact your service
provider for details
9 Optical Audio
Connects to an optical cable that sends a digital audio signal to a surround-sound receiver or other digital audio device
10 Cable In
Connects to a coaxial cable that delivers the signal from your service provider
11 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
Note: This illustration may vary from the actual product.
DATA
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1542C
USB 2.0
3
4
Safety and Performance Tips
• Adequate ventilation is required for the top
and bottom of this product.
• Do not place this product on top of
entertainment devices (such as amplifi ers,
VCRs or DVDs) and do not place such
devices on top of this product.
R
IR
OPTICAL
ETHERNET
CABLE IN
CABLE OUT
AUDIO
8
9
10
11
Power Supply Warning
Must only use Power Supply Part Number
4019611 (12V DC input power)
Installing the Set-Top
1. Unplug all electronic devices before connecting the set-top.
2. Connect the set-top and VCR or DVD Recorder to the appropriate audio and video inputs as shown in the diagram.
3. Connect the set-top to the coaxial cable coming in from the wall.
4. Plug the set-top's external power supply and TV into an AC power source.
5. Plug the VCR or DVD Recorder into an AC power source.
6. Plug the DC cord from the external power supply into the set-top.
7. For the TV to receive the signal, press the appropriate button on the remote control to select the audio/video inputs to which you have
connected the set-top.
8. Wait for at least 5 minutes for the set-top to be updated with the latest programming and service information. When the green LED stops
fl ashing, the update is complete.
9. Press the POWER key on the remote control.
Back of Set-Top
STB SN:
SABQQDTLG
eCM MAC:
001CEA5B53A7
M-CARD SN: PKCPTMFDV
M-CARD MAC: 001BD746C7CB
DC
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD
PWR
OUT
OUT
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
WARNING:
Electric shock hazard!
Unplug all electronic devices before
connecting or disconnecting any device
cables to the adapter.
IR
R
IR
OPTICAL
CABLE IN
CABLE OUT
AUDIO
Cable Input
Stereo VCR or
DVD Recorder
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
Stereo
TV
LEFT
OUT
IN
VIDEO 2
OUT
IN
AUDIO 2
OUT
IN
RIGHT
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