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Cisco DTA50 Digital Transport Adapter

Quick Reference Guide

POWER

DTA50

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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Note to System Installer

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts 
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT 
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For this apparatus, the coaxial cable shield/screen shall be 
grounded as close as practical to the point of entry of the 
cable into the building. For products sold in the US and 
C a n a d a ,  t h i s  r e m i n d e r  i s  p r o v i d e d  t o  c a l l  t h e  s y s t e m 
installer's attention to Article 820-93 and Article 820-100 of 
the NEC (or Canadian Electrical Code Part 1), which provides 
guidelines for proper 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, pourrait être suffisant pour provoquer un choc 
électrique. Il est donc dangereux d’être en contact avec toute 
pièce interne de ce produit.

This symbol is intended to alert you of the presence 
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying this product.  

Ce symbole a pour but de vous avertir qu’une 
documentation importante sur le fonctionnement et 
l’entretien accompagne ce produit.

 

Cisco Systems, Inc. 

 

678 277-1120

 

5030 Sugarloaf Parkway, Box 465447 

 

800 722-2009

 

 

Lawrenceville, GA 30042 

 

www.cisco.com

  1)  Read these instructions.

  2)  Keep these instructions.

  3)  Heed all warnings.

  4)  Follow all instructions.

  5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.

  6)  Clean only with dry cloth.

  7)  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance 

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) 
that produce heat.

  9)  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with 
one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two 
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the 
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided 
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

 10)  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the 
point where they exit from the apparatus.

 11)  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 

manufacturer.

12) 

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid 
injury from tip-over.

 13)  Unplug  this apparatus during lightning storms or when 

unused for long periods of time.

 14)  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing 

is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 
way, such as a power-supply cord or plug is damaged, 
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the 
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or 
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Power Source Warning

A label on this product indicates the correct power source for this product. 
Operate this product only from an electrical outlet with the voltage and 
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 fi re hazard! If this 

product connects to coaxial cable wiring, be sure the cable system 
is grounded (earthed). Grounding provides some protection against 
voltage surges and built-up static charges.

WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fi re hazard! Do 

not locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead 
power lines or power circuits. Touching power lines or circuits 
might be fatal.

This product may contain a tuner capable of receiving off-the-air 
broadcasts.

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 devices (such as VCRs or DVDs), lamps, 

books, vases with liquids, or other objects on top of this product.

  Do not block ventilation openings.

Operating Environment

This product is designed for operation indoors with a temperature range 
from 32° to 104° F (0° to 40°C). Each product should have adequate 
spacing on all sides so that the cooling air vents on the chassis are not 
blocked.

Protect from Exposure to Moisture and Foreign 
Objects

WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fi re hazard! Do not 

expose this product to dripping or splashing liquids, rain, or moisture. 
Objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on 
this apparatus.

WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fi re hazard! Unplug 

this product before cleaning. Do not use a liquid cleaner or an 
aerosol cleaner. Do not use a magnetic/static cleaning device (dust 
remover) to clean this product.

WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fi re hazard! Never 

push objects through the openings in this product. Foreign objects 
can cause electrical shorts that can result in electric shock or fi re. 

Service Warnings

WARNING: Avoid electric shock! Do not open the cover 

of this product. Opening or removing the cover may expose you 
to dangerous voltages. If you open the cover, your warranty will be 
void. This product contains no user-serviceable parts.

Check Product Safety

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.

Protect the Product When Moving It

Always disconnect the power source when moving the apparatus or 
connecting or disconnecting cables. 

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Cisco DTA50 Digital Transport Adapter

Model: DTA50

Manufactured by:

Cisco Systems, Inc. 

5030 Sugarloaf Parkway 

Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044 USA

Telephone: 678 277-1120

Open Source GNU GPL Statement

Cisco DTA50 Digital Transport Adaptor contain(s), in part, certain free/open 
source software (“Free Software”) under licenses which generally make 
the source code available for free copy, modifi cation, and redistribution. 
Examples of such licenses include all the licenses sponsored by the Free 
Software Foundation (e.g. GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser 
General Public License (LGPL), Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD), the 
MIT licenses and diff erent versions of the Mozilla and Apache licenses). To 
fi nd additional information regarding the Free Software, including a copy of 
the applicable license and related information, please go to: (i) for North 
America 

http://www.cisco.com/web/consumer/support/open_source.

html

, or (ii) for outside North America 

http://www.cisco.com/web/

consumer/support/open_source.html#~international

. Once at the site, 

search for the product listing and click on the related items identifi ed. If you 
have any questions or problems accessing any of the links, please contact: 

[email protected]

.

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 diff erent 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.

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 USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT 
DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION 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 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.

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.

Protect the Product from Lightning

In addition to disconnecting the AC power from the wall outlet, disconnect 
the signal inputs.

Verify the Power Source from the On/Off  Power 
Light

When the on/off  power light is not illuminated, the apparatus may still be 
connected to the power source. The light may go out when the apparatus is 
turned off , regardless of whether it is still plugged into an AC power source. 

Eliminate AC Power/Mains Overloads

WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fi re hazard! Do not 

overload AC power/mains, outlets, extension cords, or integral 
convenience receptacles. For products that require battery power 
or other power sources to operate them, refer to the operating 
instructions for those products.

Handling Disposable Batteries

This product may contain disposable batteries. Heed the following warning 
and follow the Battery Safety and Battery Disposal instructions below.

WARNING: There is danger of explosion if the battery is 

mishandled or incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same 
type of battery. Do not disassemble it or attempt to recharge it 
outside the system. Do not crush, puncture, dispose of in fi re, 
short the external contacts, or expose to water or other liquids. 
Dispose of the battery in accordance with local regulations and 
instructions from your service provider. 

Battery Safety

•  Insert batteries correctly. There may be a risk of explosion if the batteries 

are incorrectly inserted.

•  Do not attempt to recharge ‘disposable’ or ‘non-reusable’ batteries.

•  Please follow instructions provided for charging ‘rechargeable’ batteries.

•  Replace batteries with the same or equivalent type that we recommend.

•  Do not expose batteries to excessive heat (such as sunlight or fi re).

•  Do not expose batteries to temperatures above 100°C (212°F).

Battery Disposal

•  The batteries may contain substances that could be harmful to the 

environment.

•  Recycle or dispose of batteries in accordance with the battery 

manufacturer’s instructions and local/national disposal and recycling 
regulations.

 

    

    

    

•  The batteries may contain perchlorate, a known hazardous substance, 

so special handling and disposal of this product might be necessary. For 
more information about perchlorate and best management practices 
for perchlorate-containing substance, see 

www.dtsc.ca.gov/

hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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.

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