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FCC Compliance

United States FCC Compliance

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits 
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 
such interference in a residential installation. This equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may 
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to 
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures:

•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•  Increase the separation between the equipment and 
 receiver.

•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
  from that to which the receiver is connected.

•  Consult the service provider or an experienced radio/television 
  technician for help.

Any changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by Cisco 
Systems, Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate the 
equipment.

The information shown in the FCC Declaration of Conformity 
paragraph below is a requirement of the FCC and is intended to 
supply you with information regarding the FCC approval of this 
device. 

The phone numbers listed are for FCC-related questions 

only and not intended for questions regarding the connection or 
operation for this device. Please contact your service provider for 
any questions you may have regarding the operation or installation 
of this device.

 Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: 1) the device may not 
cause harmful interference, and 2) the device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.

Explorer 8640HD, 8642HD, 8650HD, and 8652HD Set-Tops

Model: 8640HD, 8642HD, 8650HD, and 8652HD

Manufactured by: Cisco Systems, Inc. 

5030 Sugarloaf Parkway 

Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044 USA

Telephone: 

770-236-1077

Canada EMI Regulation

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme 
NMB-003 du Canada.

20081121 FCC Standard

Software and Firmware Use

The software described in this document is protected by copyright 
law and furnished to you under a license agreement. You may 
only use or copy this software in accordance with the terms of 
your license agreement.

The fi rmware in this equipment is protected by copyright law. You 
may only use the fi rmware in the equipment in which it is provided. 
Any reproduction or distribution of this fi rmware, or any portion of 
it, without our express written consent is prohibited.

Disclaimer

Cisco Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions 
that may appear in this guide. We reserve the right to change 
this guide at any time without notice.

AVC VIDEO LICENSE

With respect to each AVC/H.264 product, we are obligated to 
provide the following notice:

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT 
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-
COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO 
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) 
AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED 
BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM 
A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.  
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY 
OTHER USE.  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED 
FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM.

Accordingly, please be advised that service providers, content 
providers, and broadcasters are required to obtain a separate use 
license from MPEG LA prior to any use of AVC/H.264 encoders 
and/or decoders.

Macrovision Copyright Notice

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is 
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. 
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized 
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited 
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. 
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Summary of Contents for 8642HD

Page 1: ...User Guide Cisco Explorer 8640HD 8642HD 8650HD and 8652HD High Definition DVR Set Tops L AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN POWER SELECT VOL VOL CH CH LIST EXIT INFO GUIDE Explorer 8652HD ...

Page 2: ...per grounding of the coaxial cable shield This symbol is intended to alert you that uninsulated voltage within this product may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product Ce symbole a pour but d alerter toute personne qu un contact avec une pièce interne de ce produit sous tension et non isolée pourra...

Page 3: ...vision Programming 8 Troubleshooting 9 Frequently Asked Questions 10 Picture Formats 11 Connecting to an HDTV with an HDMI Connector 12 Connecting to an HDTV with a DVI Connector 13 Connecting to an HDTV with Component Input YPbPr 14 Connecting to a Home Theater System with Component Input YPbPr 15 Connecting to a Stereo VCR and HDTV optional 16 Connecting to an HDTV with a 1394 Connector 17 Conne...

Page 4: ... frequency indicated on the product label If you are uncertain of the type of power supply to your home or business consult your service provider or your local power company The AC inlet on the unit must remain accessible and operable at all times Ground the Product WARNING Avoid electric shock and fire hazard If this product connects to coaxial cable wiring be sure the cable system is grounded ea...

Page 5: ...swaste perchlorate Provide Ventilation and Select a Location Remove all packaging material before applying power to the product Do not place this apparatus on a bed sofa rug or similar surface 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 ventilation Do not place entertainment devi...

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Page 7: ...ort 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 the set top read the Important Safety Instructions section of this guide Identify Your Set Top To find the serial number for your set top look for a label that is similar to the example shown here The serial number begins wit...

Page 8: ...omponent Video Cables YPbPr Audio Left Right Cable Power Cord HDMI Adapter RGB Adapter Optical Digital Audio Cable IEEE 1394 4 Pin to 4 Pin Cable High Definition Set Top L AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN POWER SELECT VOL VOL CH CH LIST EXIT INFO GUIDE Explorer 8652HD RF Coaxial Cable Coaxial Digital Audio Cable S Video Cable HDMI Cable HDMI to DVI Cable IR Extender Cable Composite A V Cables RGB Adapter Cable...

Page 9: ...d or pay per view 8 Info Displays a description of the selected program This button is available from the on screen menu and while viewing a program 9 Exit Exit menus the on screen menu and program information 10 List Displays the recorded list 11 Display Displays the selected channel number and time of day The display shows the following Power MoCA Link 480i 480P 5 1 Message HDTV 720i 720P Record...

Page 10: ...ions Any of the following audio connections may be used Audio Out 4 or 6 Digital Audio Out 7 or Optical Audio Out 11 13 USB 2 0 Connects to external USB equipment approved by your service provider software controlled 14 eSATA Connects to an external Serial ATA eSATA hard disk drive for expanded drive space A connected eSATA drive is not an archival device Ask your service provider for a list of ap...

Page 11: ...into an AC power source that is not controlled by a switch 5 Do not turn on the set top or TV yet POWER 6 It may take several minutes for the set top to receive the latest software programming and service information Wait until you see one of the following displays on the front panel of the set top that indicates that the update is complete Current time Four dashes Note If four dashes appear you m...

Page 12: ...R AUDIO IN L R OUT 1 Y Pr Pb L R OUT 1 L R Y Pr Pb L R OUT 1 B R G V H L R S VIDEO OUT L R OUT 2 S VIDEO IN L R Adapter Needed Some HDTVs have a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI connector The HDMI connector provides both a digital video and audio connection See the connection diagram on page 12 for an example The YPbPr connectors can provide high definition component video signals to an H...

Page 13: ... Right on the set top VCR Required Connections to an SDTV use one Optional Connection to a VCR The YPbPr connectors can provide standard definition component video signals to an SDTV Note To connect YPbPr to an SDTV you must set the HD Setup Wizard on the set top to HD Mode and select the output video format typically 480i that will match the capabilities of your SDTV The S Video Out connection pr...

Page 14: ...ither from the on screen guide or while viewing a program Select View a specific program in the guide Stretch and Zoom Program You can stretch and zoom SD or HD programs by pressing the key on the remote control 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 picture tube in your HDTV to...

Page 15: ...ereo verify that you have properly connected them to the set top Verify that the set top is set to the proper screen type and resolution No Color Verify that the current TV program is broadcast in color Adjust the TV color controls If you are using a component video connection YPbPr check that all connectors are completely plugged into the set top and TV No Sound If your setup includes a VCR or st...

Page 16: ...s on an SDTV set are crisp and clear noticeably better than on a standard analog television set using an antenna to receive over the air signals What is High Definition Television High definition television HDTV is a completely new way to send and receive television broadcast signals HDTV images are made up of pixels that are much smaller and closer together than those used in standard analog tele...

Page 17: ...ssive method the lines are drawn on the screen one at a time in sequential order The interlaced method involves refreshing pixels in alternation first the odd lines and then the even lines For advance setup select the scan modes that your TV can support Refer to your set top and HDTV user s guides to choose the proper scan rates 480i 480p 720p 1080i for your setup For example a resolution of 1080i...

Page 18: ...eater or Dolby Digital decoder or you can connect the baseband audio outputs OUT 1 Audio Left and Right to the TV Digital content is encrypted with High Bandwidth Content Protection HDCP on the DVI HDMI port This set top is not compatible with devices that do not support HDCP You must use either the YPbPr or 1394 connection to connect the set top to these devices Required cables 1 HDMI cable CATV ...

Page 19: ... 1 DVI adapter 1 audio Left Right cable Back of Set Top CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO LISTED 14H1 VIDEO PRODUCT AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN S VIDEO OUT OPTICAL AUDIO OUT IR DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT R Pr R L Pb L Y VIDEO CABLE IN WITH MoCA 120V 60Hz 80W 120 VAC 60Hz 4 2A 500W CABLE OUT USB 2 0 eSATA THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A ...

Page 20: ... R Pr R L Pb L Y VIDEO CABLE IN WITH MoCA 120V 60Hz 80W 120 VAC 60Hz 4 2A 500W CABLE OUT USB 2 0 eSATA THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES PART 15 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA INC eCM MAC 001AC3F...

Page 21: ...VIDEO CABLE IN WITH MoCA 120V 60Hz 80W 120 VAC 60Hz 4 2A 500W CABLE OUT USB 2 0 eSATA THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES PART 15 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA INC eCM MAC 001AC3F4F757 STB RF MAC ...

Page 22: ... OUT IR S D H D Y Pb Pr L R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Back of Set Top CABLE OUT V L R eCM MAC 01CEA05D679 STB SN SABPQTMNWW CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO LISTED 14H1 VIDEO PRODUCT AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN S VIDEO OUT OPTICAL AUDIO OUT IR DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT R Pr R L Pb L Y VIDEO CABLE IN WITH MoCA 120V 60Hz 80W 120 VAC 60Hz 4 2A 500W CABLE OU...

Page 23: ...NTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES PART 15 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA INC eCM MAC 001AC3F4F757 STB RF MAC 001AC3F F756 STB SN SABPQBQGD ETHERNET 1394 Back of HDTV VIDEO IN 1394 IN IN HD 1 Y PB PR L R AUDIO Ca...

Page 24: ...94 Firewire 4 6 17 A AC Outlet iv 4 Power input 4 Aspect ratio 11 B Back panel 4 Burn in of screen 8 C Cables 2 Cable Out connector 4 Compliance FCC and Canadian EMI 20 Component video connection See YPbPr Composite 7 Connectors See also Front panel Back panel required for HDTV 6 required for SDTV 7 VCR 6 7 Connecting the set top to other devices HDTV with 1394 connector 17 HDTV with component inp...

Page 25: ... it 10 Standard screen TV 11 Stretching and zooming picture 8 11 T Time display 5 Troubleshooting 9 TV digital what is it 10 formats 11 HDTV what is it 10 programming 8 resolution 11 standard screen 11 standard definition What is it 10 wide screen 11 U Updating software 9 USB port 3 V VCR connection 6 7 16 View programs 8 W Watch TV 1 8 Web access to product information 1 Welcome 1 Wide screen TV ...

Page 26: ...d 8652HD Set Tops Model 8640HD 8642HD 8650HD and 8652HD Manufactured by Cisco Systems Inc 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway Lawrenceville Georgia 30044 USA Telephone 770 236 1077 Canada EMI Regulation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada 20081121 FCC Standard Software and Firmware Use The software describ...

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Page 28: ...f Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Macrovision is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corp MoCA is a trademark of the Multimedia over Coax Alliance Other third party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership re...

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