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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

What’s on the Front Panel? .................................................................................. 3

What’s on the Back Panel? .................................................................................. 4

Connecting the Set-top ......................................................................................... 5

Connections for an HDTV and VCR ..................................................................... 6

Connections for a Standard-Defi nition TV and VCR ............................................ 7

View Television 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 (PrPbY) .................................... 14

Connecting to a Home Theater System with Component Input (PrPbY) ............ 15

Connecting to a Stereo VCR and HDTV (optional) ............................................ 16

Connecting to an HDTV with a 1394 Connector................................................. 17

Connecting the Set-top in HD Mode to an SDTV with
Component Input (PrPbY) .................................................................................. 17

Index ................................................................................................................... 18

Compliance Information...................................................................................... 21

Summary of Contents for EXPLORER 4540HDC guide

Page 1: ...POWER SELECT VOL VOL CH CH EXIT INFO GUIDE EXPLORER 4550HDC SETTINGS User s Guide Explorer Set Top Models 4540HDC and 4550HDC with Multi Stream CableCARD Interface ...

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Page 3: ...CR 7 View Television 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 PrPbY 14 Connecting to a Home Theater System with Component Input PrPbY 15 Connecting to a Stereo VCR and HDTV optional 16 Connecting to an HDTV with a 1394 Conn...

Page 4: ... Instructions 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 Ground the Product WARNING Avoid electric s...

Page 5: ...m tip over 20070320 Set Top Cable US Canada Prevent Power Cord Damage Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the apparatus Provide Ventilation and Select a Location Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not place this apparatus on a bed...

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Page 7: ... news and information about this product For more information please refer to www scientificatlanta com products consumers new_cableboxes htm 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 on the bottom for a label that is similar to the example shown here The serial number beg...

Page 8: ...bles or adapters or you can purchase cables or adapters at your local electronics supplier 4540HDC or 4550HDC Set top with M Card Component Video Cables PrPbY Connection Guide Audio Left Right Cable Power Cord HDMI Adapter RGB Adapter Optical Digital Audio Cable IEEE 1394 6 Pin to 4 Pin Cable EXPLORER 4550HDC SELECT CH CH VOL VOL SETTINGS EXIT INFO GUIDE POWER RF Coaxial Cable Coaxial Digital Audi...

Page 9: ...such as the on screen guide video on demand or pay per view 6 Info Displays a description of the selected program This button is available from the on screen guide and while viewing a program 7 Exit Exits menus the on screen guide and program information 8 Settings Accesses the Settings menu 9 IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control 10 Power Turns the set top on and off 11 U...

Page 10: ...ut of an HDTV HDMI supports both digital audio and video May be used to connect to a DVI interface using an HDMI to DVI adaptor for video and separate audio connections Any of the following audio connections may be used Digital Audio Out 6 Audio Out Left Right 8 or Optical Audio Output 11 13 Multi Stream Slot for Multi Stream CableCARD M Card module which decrypts CableCARD subscription digital ch...

Page 11: ... set top and the TV 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...

Page 12: ...e the connection diagram on page 14 for an example 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 will need an HDMI to DVI adapter and you will need to connect a separate audio connection See the connection diagram on page 13 for an example DVI HDMI PrPbY RGB Set top Connections VCR Connections For VCRs with V...

Page 13: ...Y Pr Pb Pr Pb Y L R OUT 1 L R L R OUT 1 L R The PrPbY connectors can provide standard definition component video signals to an SDTV Note To connect PrPbY 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 Connections for a Standard Definition TV and VCR When using the set top with an ...

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: ...hem 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 PrPbY check that all connectors are completely plugged into the set top and TV No Sound If your setup includes a VCR or stereo verify that you have properly connected t...

Page 16: ...ges 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 te...

Page 17: ...ture displays Resolution is identified by the number of display lines on the screen The techniques that an HDTV uses to paint the picture on the screen are referred to as progressive and interlaced With the progressive 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 line...

Page 18: ... you are not using the home theater 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 PrPbY or 1394 connection to connect the set top to these devices WARN...

Page 19: ...ectronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set top AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 VIO...

Page 20: ... OPEN 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 CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO CABLE OUT LOOP B VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT USB ETHERNET LOOP A CABLE IN 1394 120 VAC 60Hz 40W 120 VAC 60Hz 40...

Page 21: ... DVD VIDEO L R AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT MONITOR VIDEO L R AUDIO S VIDEO OUT IN OUT IN T11135 Connecting to a Home Theater System with Component Input PrPbY Required cables 3 sets component video cables PrPbY 1 audio Left Right cable 2 coaxial digital audio cables AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE...

Page 22: ...AC 60Hz 40W 120 VAC 60Hz 400W OPTICAL AUDIO OUT MULTI STREAM CABLE CARD HDTV AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Y Pr Pb L R IR 1394 CABLE OUT VIDEO OUT CABLE IN AUDIO OUT L R T13028 Back of Stereo VCR RF OUT RF IN R L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of HDTV DVI HDCP IN AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN AUDIO IN DVI HDCP ANT 75 IN OUT L R ANT 1 HD 2 Y OUT ANT 2 PB PR L R AUDIO VIDEO L MONO R L MONO R...

Page 23: ... before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set top Connecting the Set top in HD Mode to an SDTV with Component Input PrPbY Connecting to an HDTV with a 1394 Connector Required cables 1 6 pin to 4 pin 1394 cable Consult your TV user s guides for more detailed information 1 set composite A V cables 1 set audio Left Right cables WARNING Electric shock hazard Unplug all electronic de...

Page 24: ...tion 15 I Interlaced scan rate 11 IR Sensor 3 1394 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 CableCard 2 4 10 Cables 2 Cable Out connector 4 Compliance FCC and Canadian EMI 21 Component video connection See PrPbY 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 ...

Page 25: ...ction 15 SDTV connection 17 R Remote control 8 RGB connector See PrPbY S S Video 7 Safety ii iv v Scan rates 11 Screen burn in 8 resolution 11 size 11 SD mode 4 5 7 17 SDTV Connections 7 17 What is it 10 Serial number locating 1 Set top See Welcome Software updates 9 Sound troubleshooting 9 Standard definition What is it 10 Standard screen TV 11 Stretching and zooming picture 8 11 T Time display 5...

Page 26: ...Index continued 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 Widescreen TV 11 Y YPbPr See PrPbY Z Zoom picture 8 11 ...

Page 27: ... 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 Canada EMI Regulation This Class B...

Page 28: ...c Atlanta Inc Please see the Trademarks section of this document for a list of the Scientific Atlanta Inc trademarks used in this document All other trademarks shown are trademarks of their respective owners Product and service availability is subject to change without notice 2007 by Scientific Atlanta Inc All rights reserved July 2007 Printed in United States of America 4014364 Rev A ...

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