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User Guide

Guide to Using Your Digital Video 

Recorder in Stand-Alone Mode

Summary of Contents for 8240HDC

Page 1: ...User Guide Guide to Using Your Digital Video Recorder in Stand Alone Mode ...

Page 2: ...ed to call 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 an...

Page 3: ... Identify Your DVR 1 Handle With Care Rules to Remember 2 Equipment You Need to Operate the DVR in Stand Alone Mode 3 Connecting Your DVR to a TV in a Stand Alone Environment 4 Sample DVR to TV Connection Diagram 5 Reconnecting Your DVR at Home 6 Compliance Information 7 ...

Page 4: ...s Heed All Warnings Follow All 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 Pr...

Page 5: ...pparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 20070124 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 instructi...

Page 6: ... channels to watch TV because there is no active cable connection For more information about this product visit our website http www cisco com web consumer support index html Safety First Before using the DVR read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section of this guide Identify Your DVR To find the serial number for your DVR look on the back panel for a label that is similar to the example shown h...

Page 7: ...ck the DVR in its original box before transporting to another location The hard disk drive in an unpackaged DVR can be damaged from the excessive jarring and vibration that can occur during transportation 2 Avoid Abrupt Changes in Temperature Moving a DVR immediately from a cold to a warm location or vice versa and then powering it On can damage it Keep the temperature inside your vehicle within a...

Page 8: ...er Cord for DVR 3 Note Use the cable configurations presented here as guidelines for connecting the DVR to your TV See the sample connection diagrams on page 5 of this guide for more information 4 Component Video Cables YPbPr red green and blue connectors Audio Left Right Cable red and white connectors and OR RF Coaxial Cable Composite AV Cables red white and yellow connectors HDMI to HDMI Cable o...

Page 9: ...anel until on the front panel blinks b Press the VOL key to select a picture format setting The DVR front panel displays HdSr c In the following table find the picture formats that your TV supports then press the corresponding buttons on the DVR front panel 5 Complete the following steps to watch your recordings Press to record this program or press for more recording options The Jungle Book USA C...

Page 10: ...IDEO OUT 1 OUT 2 A U D I O VIDEO Y V Pr Pb L R SDTV RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO IN OUT CABLE ANTENNA VIDEO IN OUT DVR IR S VIDEO OUT OPTICAL AUDIO OUT 1394 SATA 1394 VIDEO OUT 1 OUT 2 A U D I O DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO Y V Pr Pb L R HDTV HDMI DVR IR CABLE OUT OPTICAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT 1 OUT 2 A U D I O DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO Y V Pr Pb L R HDTV OUT VIDEO L MONO R L MONO R IN IN HD 1 S VIDEO VIDEO Y P...

Page 11: ... refer to the connectivity guide for your DVR model and the user s guide for your TV 3 After reconnecting your DVR to the TV it may take several minutes for your DVR to receive the latest programming from your cable service provider Wait until you see the current time or four dashes on the front panel of the DVR to indicate that the update is complete Note If four dashes are displayed you must cal...

Page 12: ...harmful interference and 2 the device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Explorer Digital Video Recorder Models 8000 8000HD 8240 8240C 8240HD 8240HDC 8300 8300C 8300HD 8300HDC MCP 100 Manufactured by Cisco Systems Inc 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway Lawrenceville Georgia 30044 USA Telephone 678 277 1120 Canada EMI Regulation This Class B digital ...

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