1 Power
Turns the set-top on and off
2 Guide
Accesses on-screen services, such as the on-screen guide,
video-on-demand, or pay-per-view
3 Info
Displays a description of the selected program. This button is
available from the on-screen menu and while viewing a program
4 List
Displays the recorded list
5 Exit
Exit menus, the on-screen menu, and program information
6 USB 2.0
Connects to external USB equipment approved by your service provider, software controlled
7
Display
Displays the selected channel number and time of day. The display shows the following:
• Power
(
) •
MoCA
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• 480i / 480P
• 5.1
• Message
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• HDTV
• 720i / 720P
• Record
(
)
• Auto
• 1080i / 1080P
8 Select
Accesses your on-screen selection
9 VOL-, VOL+
Decreases and increases the volume
10 CH+, CH-
Scrolls up and down through the channels
Note
: This illustration may vary from the actual product.
Welcome
The Cisco
®
Explorer
®
8700 Cable DVR Family set-tops receive and
deliver digital signals, and deliver high-defi 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 set-top 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.
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. In addition, download
information also appears on the front panel of the set-top during these
updates. Wait for the current time to display on the front panel before
continuing. When the time appears, the update is complete.
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
Back Panel
1 Cable In
Connects to a coaxial cable that delivers the signal from your service provider
2 Cable Out
Connects to a coaxial cable that sends analog audio and video signals to a TV or VCR
3 Video Out
Connects to the composite input on your TV
4 Audio Out
Connects to RCA cables that send analog audio signals (left and right) to the stereo inputs on a TV
5 HDTV (YPbPr)
Connects to the component input (YPbPr) on the HDTV
6 Optical Audio Out
Connects to an optical cable that sends a digital audio signal to a surround-sound receiver or other digital audio
device
input
7 IR Remote Input
Available to be connected to an approved remote IR receiver (purchased separately)
8 USB 2.0
Connects to external USB equipment approved by your service provider, software controlled
9 Ethernet
Connects to external Ethernet equipment approved by your service provider
10 HDMI
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 Optical Audio Out (6)
11 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 approved hard drive models for use with the DVR
12 1394
Connects to display devices that are equipped with a 1394 input
13 AC Power Input
Connects to the power cord to deliver power to the set-top
14 Multi-Stream
Slot for Multi-Stream CableCARD™ module (M-Card), which decrypts subscription digital channels. This set-top
CableCARD
will not operate correctly without an M-Card module, which is installed by your service provider
Note
: This illustration may vary from the actual product.
Connecting to an HDTV with HDMI Input
1. Unplug all electronic devices before connecting the set-top.
2. Connect the set-top and TV to the HDMI input as shown in the diagram.
3. Connect the set-top to the coaxial cable coming in from the wall.
4. Plug the TV into an AC power source.
5. Plug the set-top’s power cord into an AC power source.
6. 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.
7. Press the
POWER
key on the remote control.
Safety and Performance Tip
Keep the top of the set-top free of all objects
and electronic devices, including your TV.
WARNING:
Electric
shock hazard! Unplug all
electronic devices before
connecting or disconnecting
any device cables to the set-top.
Note
: This illustration may vary from the actual product.
Open Source GNU GPL Statement
Cisco Explorer 8700 Cable DVR Family Set-Tops 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:
.
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CONNECTIONS OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY
CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
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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.
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