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 CHS 335HDC High-De

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 nition Set-Top with Multi-Stream CableCARD

 

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) Interface (CHS 335HDC) receives and delivers digital signals, and it delivers 

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 nition programming in exceptional picture and audio quality. Use the simple user 

interface to access favorite channels and parental control services. Contact your service 
provider for information about these and other available services. Use the instructions in 
this guide to install the CHS 335HDC 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 the set-top, read the Important Safety Instructions section of this manual.

Identify Your Set-Top with the Serial Number

At times your service provider may ask for the serial number. To 

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 nd the serial number for 

your set-top, look on the bottom of the set-top for the label. The serial number is a 9-digit 
numeric code to the right of the letters “STB SN” on the label. 
Use the space provided here to record the serial number:
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In This Manual

This manual covers the information you need to connect your set-top to both your in-home 
network and your entertainment system. The manual also outlines certain safeguards and 
installation information. The safety information contained in this manual was developed and 
provided solely by the set-top manufacturer, Cisco Systems, Inc.

Summary of Contents for CHS 335HDC

Page 1: ...Cisco CHS 335HDC High Definition Set Top with Multi Stream CableCARD M Card Interface Installation Guide CHS 335HDC OK Power ...

Page 2: ...oaxial 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 pourrait être suffisant pour...

Page 3: ...r 14 Connecting to an HDTV with a DVI Connector 15 Connecting to an HDTV with Component YPbPr Connectors 16 Connecting to an SDTV with Component YPbPr Connectors 17 Connecting to an SDTV with an S Video Connector 18 Connecting to an SDTV with an RCA Type Connector 19 Connecting to an SDTV with a Coaxial Cable 20 Connecting to a Home Theater System with Component YPbPr Connectors 21 Connecting to a...

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 ear...

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...

Page 6: ...nsumer support index html Safety First Before using the set top read the Important Safety Instructions section of this manual Identify Your Set Top with the Serial Number At times your service provider may ask for the serial number To find the serial number for your set top look on the bottom of the set top for the label The serial number is a 9 digit numeric code to the right of the letters STB S...

Page 7: ...hrough the channels 5 Display Displays the selected channel number and time of day The display shows the following Power MoCA Link 480i 480P Message HDTV 720i 720P Auto 5 1 1080i 1080P 6 IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control 7 Power Turns the set top on and off Note This illustration may vary from the actual product Front Panel CHS 335HDC OK Power T14409 6 7 3 1 4 2 5 ...

Page 8: ...HDMI 1 3 Connects an HDMI cable to the HDMI input of an HDTV HDMI supports both digital audio and video May be used to connect to a DVI interface using an HDMI to DVI adapter for video and separate audio connections Any of the following audio connections may be used Audio Out 4 or 6 Digital Audio Out 7 or Optical Audio Out 10 13 IEEE 1394 Connects to display devices that are equipped with a 1394 i...

Page 9: ... top to your network and home entertainment devices complete these steps Identify the additional consumer electronic devices you will connect to the set top and TV See pages 14 through 24 and refer to the user manual for the device Plug the set top and the TV into an AC power source that is not controlled by a switch For further instructions on completing the setup refer to information from your s...

Page 10: ...adio communications and is in violation of the FCC rules part 15 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CUIDADO RIESGO DE DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA NO ABRIR FiOS TV In R Pr L Pb Y Video SD Audio Ethernet USB 1394 Firewire WARNING The Ethernet port of this equipment is suitable for connection to intra building or unexposed wiring or cabling only The Ethernet port of this equipment MUST NOT be metallic...

Page 11: ...port high bandwidth digital content protection HDCP HDTV Connections The HDMI connector can provide the connection to an HDTV with a DVI input If your HDTV has a Digital Visual Interface DVI connector you need an HDMI to DVI adapter and a separate audio connection either L R or optical audio Note The DVI port on the TV must support high bandwidth digital content protection HDCP See the connection ...

Page 12: ...eeded See the connection diagram on page 17 for an example Note To connect YPbPr to an SDTV you must select the output video format See page 27 for more information on picture formats SDTV Connections Use One of These Required Connections to an SDTV Set Top Connections The S Video connection provides an optimal video connection to SDTVs A separate audio connection is also needed See the connection...

Page 13: ...air converter box directly to your TV to receive certain local channels but do not connect the over the air converter box directly to your set top For VCRs or DVD recorders with Video In and Left and Right audio connectors use the SD Video and the SD Audio connectors Left and Right on the set top See the connection diagram on page 24 for an example VCR DVD Recorder Connections Use One of These Opt...

Page 14: ...IO IN HD 2 Y Pb Pr L R AUDIO AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN AUDIO IN DVI HDCP HDMI CHS 335HDC This device is intended to be attached to a receiver that is not used to receive over the air broadcast signals Connections of this device in any other fashion may cause harmful interference to radio communications and is in violation of the FCC rules part 15 120V 60Hz 40W 120 V 60Hz 4 2A 500W CATV Converter Mad...

Page 15: ...AUDIO AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN AUDIO IN DVI HDCP DVI HDCP IN T14412 RF TV Out Optical Audio Pr R Pb L Y HDTV Audio R L Video SD Audio S Video 1394 Firewire CHS 335HDC This device is intended to be attached to a receiver that is not used to receive over the air broadcast signals Connections of this device in any other fashion may cause harmful interference to radio communications and is in violation...

Page 16: ...HD 1 Y PB PR L R AUDIO DVI HDCP IN T14413 FiOS TV Input CHS 335HDC This device is intended to be attached to a receiver that is not used to receive over the air broadcast signals Connections of this device in any other fashion may cause harmful interference to radio communications and is in violation of the FCC rules part 15 120V 60Hz 40W 120 V 60Hz 4 2A 500W CATV Converter Made in Mexico LISTED 3...

Page 17: ...ideo FiOS TV Input CHS 335HDC This device is intended to be attached to a receiver that is not used to receive over the air broadcast signals Connections of this device in any other fashion may cause harmful interference to radio communications and is in violation of the FCC rules part 15 120V 60Hz 40W 120 V 60Hz 4 2A 500W CATV Converter Made in Mexico LISTED 36MW VIDEO PRODUCT FiOS TV In MCARD SN...

Page 18: ...e attached to a receiver that is not used to receive over the air broadcast signals Connections of this device in any other fashion may cause harmful interference to radio communications and is in violation of the FCC rules part 15 120V 60Hz 40W 120 V 60Hz 4 2A 500W CATV Converter Made in Mexico LISTED 36MW VIDEO PRODUCT FiOS TV In MCARD SN PXCPRPSLV MCARD MAC 00 1BD73E17D9 CableCARD STB RF MAC 00...

Page 19: ...eceiver that is not used to receive over the air broadcast signals Connections of this device in any other fashion may cause harmful interference to radio communications and is in violation of the FCC rules part 15 120V 60Hz 40W 120 V 60Hz 4 2A 500W CATV Converter Made in Mexico LISTED 36MW VIDEO PRODUCT FiOS TV In MCARD SN PXCPRPSLV MCARD MAC 00 1BD73E17D9 CableCARD STB RF MAC 001CEA0B782C S T B ...

Page 20: ... Input CHS 335HDC This device is intended to be attached to a receiver that is not used to receive over the air broadcast signals Connections of this device in any other fashion may cause harmful interference to radio communications and is in violation of the FCC rules part 15 120V 60Hz 40W 120 V 60Hz 4 2A 500W CATV Converter Made in Mexico LISTED 36MW VIDEO PRODUCT FiOS TV In MCARD SN PXCPRPSLV M...

Page 21: ... L R ANT 1 HD 2 Y OUT ANT 2 PB PR L R VIDEO L MONO R L MONO R AUDIO IN ON OFF S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN HD 1 Y Pb Pr L R AUDIO AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN AUDIO IN DVI HDCP HDMI T14419 IN OUT IN OUT CHS 335HDC This device is intended to be attached to a receiver that is not used to receive over the air broadcast signals Connections of this device in any other fashion may cause harmful interference to rad...

Page 22: ...ve over the air broadcast signals Connections of this device in any other fashion may cause harmful interference to radio communications and is in violation of the FCC rules part 15 120V 60Hz 40W 120 V 60Hz 4 2A 500W CATV Converter Made in Mexico LISTED 36MW VIDEO PRODUCT FiOS TV In MCARD SN PXCPRPSLV MCARD MAC 00 1BD73E17D9 CableCARD STB RF MAC 001CEA0B782C S T B S N S A B Q T MN WW 1394 Firewire...

Page 23: ...VIDEO L R AUDIO S VIDEO DVD VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT MONITOR VIDEO S VIDEO OUT IN Back of Home Theater Receiver VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO 1 Y PB PR 2 Y PB PR Y PB PR L R AUDIO S VIDEO TV CABLE VIDEO L R AUDIO S VIDEO DVD L R AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT MONITOR VIDEO L R AUDIO S VIDEO OUT IN OUT IN L R AUDIO L R AUDIO OUT IN L R AUDIO Back of HDTV ANT 75 IN OUT ...

Page 24: ...RCA type Video Cables 2 Audio Left Right Cables Connecting your TV directly to the Audio Video output of your set top will assure a more vivid picture and enhance your viewing enjoyment WARNING Electric shock hazard Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set top FiOS TV Input CHS 335HDC This device is intended to be attached to a receiver that is ...

Page 25: ... broadcast in color Adjust the TV color controls If you are using a component video connection YPbPr check that all connectors are completely and properly plugged into the set top and TV If you are using a component video connection YPbPr and your HDTV has only RGB or RGB HV connectors you must use an adapter You can obtain the adapter through an electronic parts retailer No Sound If your setup in...

Page 26: ...sional and precise SDTV programs can be viewed on an HDTV Are Local TV Stations or Other Programmers Broadcasting in HDTV Many local TV stations and programmers are transmitting digital signals However transmitting a digital signal does not mean transmitting an HDTV signal Some stations are using the new bandwidth to broadcast several standard definition channels Most stations and programmers once...

Page 27: ...rogressive and interlaced With the progressive scanning method the lines are drawn on the screen one at a time in sequential order Progressive scanning results in a more detailed image on the screen and is also less susceptible to the flicker commonly associated with interlaced scanning The interlaced method involves refreshing pixels in alternation first the odd lines and then the even lines For ...

Page 28: ... HDTV with HDMI connector 11 14 Home Theater System with Component input YPbPr 21 SDTV with Component input YPbPr 17 SDTV with an S Video connector 18 SDTV with an RCA type connector 19 SDTV with Coaxial cable 20 VCR 13 24 Connection Coaxial Network 10 Consumer electronic devices 9 Controls See Front panel D Diagrams See Connecting the set top to other devices Digital TV What is it 26 DVD Connecti...

Page 29: ... in 25 resolution 27 size 27 SD Connections 12 17 18 19 20 TV What is it 26 Serial number locating 6 Sound performance 25 Standard definition TV 12 17 18 19 20 26 Standard screen TV 27 T Troubleshooting 25 TV digital what is it 26 formats 27 HDTV what is it 26 programming 26 recording 9 resolution 27 screen size See aspect ratio standard screen 27 standard definition 12 17 18 19 20 26 wide screen ...

Page 30: ...es 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 Cisco CHS 335HDC High Definition Set Top Model CHS 335HDC Manufactured by Cisco Systems Inc 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway Lawrenceville Georgia 30044 USA Telephone 770 236 1077 Canada EMI Re...

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Page 32: ...e from Dolby Laboratories Dolby is a trademark of 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 All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners Pr...

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