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Cisco Explorer 1540 and 1542
Digital-Only Interactive Set-Tops with 
Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface

User Guide

DATA

REMOTE

RNG100

USB 2.0

%XPLORER

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POWER

Summary of Contents for Explorer 1540

Page 1: ...Cisco Explorer 1540 and 1542 Digital Only Interactive Set Tops with Multi Stream CableCARD Interface User Guide DATA REMOTE RNG100 USB 2 0 XPLORER POWER ...

Page 2: ...l the system 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 ...

Page 3: ...st 4 Record Product Serial Numbers 4 Front Panel 5 Back Panel 6 Connecting the Set Top 7 Connections for a Standard Definition TV and VCR 8 Performance Tips 9 Automatic Software Updates 9 Frequently Asked Questions 9 Connection Diagrams 10 Compliance Information 13 ...

Page 4: ...he 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 earthed Grounding provides some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Outdoor Grounding System If this product connects to an outdoor antenna or cable sy...

Page 5: ...tance see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste 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 ventilati...

Page 6: ...te 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 Record Product Serial Numbers If the set top requires troubleshooting in the future your service provider may ask for the serial number of the set top The set to...

Page 7: ...owered on The LED is green 3 IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control 4 USB 2 0 Port Connects to external equipment such as a keyboard or a mouse software controlled Note This illustration may vary from the actual product DATA REMOTE RNG100 USB 2 0 Explorer 1542 POWER T15666 2 4 1 3 ...

Page 8: ...ly Please contact your service provider for details 7 Optical Audio Connects to an optical cable that sends a digital audio signal to a surround sound receiver or other digital audio device 8 Cable In Connects to a coaxial cable that delivers the signal from your service provider 9 Cable Out Connects to a coaxial cable that sends analog audio and video signals to a TV or VCR These signals are stan...

Page 9: ...ing the set top Connect your SDTV to the set top Refer to the Connection Diagrams section beginning on page 10 Plug the set top and the TV into an AC power source To protect the set top from power surge damage ground earth your cable product to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges To avoid these voltage surges that can be caused by lightning storms and power o...

Page 10: ...ee page 11 for an example For VCRs that have Video and Left and Right audio connectors you can use the Video Out and Audio connectors on the set top These connections generally provide a higher quality signal than the standard Cable Out connection Seepage11 for an example Stereo VCR The Cable Out connection provides both a video and a stereo audio connection to an SDTV See page 10 for an example C...

Page 11: ...me is turned up Verify that the mute function is not engaged Check your secondary audio programming SAP settings Automatic Software Updates A message appears on the TV screen when the set top and the M Card module are receiving software updates Should this occur wait for the POWER LED on the front panel of your set top to stop blinking before continuing When the POWER LED stops blinking the update...

Page 12: ... or disconnecting any device cables for the set top VIDEO OUT DC PWR AUDIO OUT L R eCM MAC 001CEA5B53A7 STB SN SABQQDTLG S VIDEO CABLE OUT CABLE IN OPTICAL AUDIO IR CABLE OUT CABLE IN RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO IN OUT CABLE ANTENNA VIDEO IN OUT T15669 TV 1542 Cable Input VIDEO OUT DC PWR AUDIO OUT L R eCM MAC 001CEA5B53A7 STB SN SABQQDTLG S VIDEO CABLE OUT CABLE IN OPTICAL AUDIO IR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OU...

Page 13: ...C PWR AUDIO OUT L R eCM MAC 001CEA5B53A7 STB SN SABQQDTLG S VIDEO CABLE OUT CABLE IN OPTICAL AUDIO IR CABLE OUT CABLE IN RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO IN OUT VIDEO IN OUT RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO IN OUT CABLE ANTENNA VIDEO IN OUT RF IN RF OUT T15671 TV 1542 Cable Input VCR VIDEO OUT DC PWR AUDIO OUT L R eCM MAC 001CEA5B53A7 STB SN SABQQDTLG S VIDEO CABLE OUT CABLE IN OPTICAL AUDIO IR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT ...

Page 14: ...7 STB SN SABQQDTLG S VIDEO CABLE OUT CABLE IN OPTICAL AUDIO IR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R CABLE IN RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO IN OUT CABLE ANTENNA VIDEO IN OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO 1 Y PB PR 2 Y PB PR Y PB PR L R AUDIO S VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO TV CABLE 1 2 3 4 VIDEO L R AUDIO S VIDEO DVD S VIDEO VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT MONITOR VIDEO L R AUDIO S VIDEO OUT IN IN VIDEO L R AUDIO OUT T15673 1542 Cable I...

Page 15: ...xplorer 1540 and 1542 Manufactured by Cisco Systems Inc 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway Lawrenceville Georgia 30044 USA Telephone 678 277 1120 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 ROVI CORPORATION COPYRIGHT NOTICE This product incorporates copyright protection...

Page 16: ...her third party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company 1110R 2008 2011 2012 Cisco and or its affiliates All rights reserved October 2012 Printed in United States of America Part Number 78 4024311 01 Rev C Cisco Systems Inc 678 277 1120 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway Box 46544...

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