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User Guide

Cisco Explorer 8540HDC DVR 
and 8550HDC DVR 

with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface

POWER

SELECT

VOL+

VOL-

CH+

CH-

LIST

EXIT

INFO

GUIDE

L  AUDIO IN  R     VIDEO IN

Explorer

 8550HDC

Содержание Explorer 8450HDC

Страница 1: ...User Guide Cisco Explorer 8540HDC DVR and 8550HDC DVR with Multi Stream CableCARD Interface POWER SELECT VOL VOL CH CH LIST EXIT INFO GUIDE L AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN Explorer 8550HDC ...

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Страница 3: ...ew Television Programming 7 Troubleshooting 8 Frequently Asked Questions 9 Picture Formats 10 Connecting to an HDTV with an HDMI Connector 11 Connecting to an HDTV with a DVI Connector 12 Connecting to an HDTV with Component Input YPbPr 13 Connecting to a Home Theater System with Component Input YPbPr 14 Connecting to a Stereo VCR and HDTV optional 15 Connecting the Set Top in HD Mode to an SDTV w...

Страница 4: ... 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 acc...

Страница 5: ...iquids or other objects on top of this product Do not block ventilation openings ProtectfromExposuretoMoistureandForeign Objects WARNING Avoid electric shock and fire hazard Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing liquids rain or moisture Objects filled with liquids such as vases should not be placed on this apparatus WARNING Avoid electric shock and fire hazard Unplug this product bef...

Страница 6: ...ion in the Connection Diagrams section for more information Check with your service provider for information about acquiring cables or adapters or you can purchase cables or adapters at your local electronics supplier Optical Digital Audio Cable RF Coaxial Cable Coaxial Digital Audio Cable HDMI Adapter RGB Adapter S Video Cable HDMI to HDMI Cable HDMI to DVI Cable Composite A V Cables RGB Adapter ...

Страница 7: ...nformation 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 back for a label that is similar to the example shown here The serial number begins with SA a...

Страница 8: ...onnects to video and left right L R audio outputs from a TV Audio Input or other device Not available on 8540HDC Note This illustration may vary from the actual product POWER SELECT VOL VOL CH CH LIST EXIT INFO GUIDE L AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN Explorer 8550HDC T13662 1 2 7 8 9 10 6 5 3 11 12 4 CAUTION The DVR is equipped with a hard disk drive to store programs that you record and to allow you to rewin...

Страница 9: ...o and separate audio connections Any of the following audio connections may be used Digital Audio Out 9 Audio Out Left Right 6 or Optical Audio Out 12 15 M CARD Installed by your service provider 16 USB 2 0 Connects to external USB devices Reserved for future use 17 eSATA Connects an external Serial ATA eSATA hard disk drive for expanded drive space A connected eSATA drive is not an archival devic...

Страница 10: ...source that is not controlled by a switch Do not turn on the set top or TV yet 5 POWER 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 dashes appear you must call your servi...

Страница 11: ...O IN L R AUDIO IN L R OUT 1 Y Pr Pb L R OUT 1 L R Y Pr Pb L R OUT 1 B R G V H L R S VIDEO OUT L R OUT 2 S VIDEO IN L R Adapter Needed Some HDTVs have a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI connector The HDMI connector provides both a digital video and audio connection See the connection diagram on page 11 for an example The YPbPr connectors can provide high definition component video signals ...

Страница 12: ... Right on the set top VCR Required Connections to an SDTV use one Optional Connection to a VCR The YPbPr connectors can provide standard definition component video signals to an SDTV Note To connect YPbPr 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 The S Video Out connection pr...

Страница 13: ...either 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 t...

Страница 14: ...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 YPbPr 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...

Страница 15: ...n 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 televis...

Страница 16: ...essive 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 lines For advance setup select the scan modes that your TV can support Refer to your set top and HDTV user guides to choose the proper scan rates 480i 480p 720p 1080i for your setup For example a resolution of 1080i ...

Страница 17: ...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 YPbPr or 1394 connection to connect the set top to these devices CABLE OUT S VIDEO OUT USB 2 0 120VAC 60Hz 80W 120 VAC 60Hz 4 2A 500W OPTICAL AUDIO OUT MULTI STREAM CABLE CARD VIDEO ARCHIVE OUT 1 L R VIDEO L R Pb Y Pr DIGITAL AUDIO ...

Страница 18: ...A 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 AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA INC CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXIC...

Страница 19: ...ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA INC CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO LISTED 14H1 VIDEO PRODUCT eCM MAC 001AC3F4F757 STB RF MAC 001AC3F F756 STB SN SABPQBQGD CABLE OUT S VIDEO OUT USB 2 0 120VAC C 60Hz 80W 120 VAC 60Hz 4 2A 500W OPTICAL AUDIO OUT MULTI STREAM CABLE CARD VIDEO ARCHIVE OUT 1 L R VIDEO L R Pb Y Pr r r DIGITAL AUDIO L R IR 1394 1394 e...

Страница 20: ...0W 120 VAC 60Hz 4 2A 500W OPTICAL AUDIO OUT MULTI STREAM CABLE CARD VIDEO ARCHIVE OUT 1 L R VIDEO L R Pb Y Pr DIGITAL AUDIO L R IR 1394 1394 eSATA CABLE IN M CARD SN PKCPKPDBT M CARD MAC 001AC326910A 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 C...

Страница 21: ... C 60Hz 80W 120 VAC 60Hz 4 2A 500W OPTICAL AUDIO OUT MULTI STREAM CABLE CARD VIDEO ARCHIVE OUT 1 L R VIDEO L R Pb Y Pr r r DIGITAL AUDIO L R IR 1394 1394 eSATA CABLE IN M CARD SN PKCPKPDBT M CARD MAC 001AC326910A OUT 1 VIDEO L R CABLE IN CABLE OUT T13669 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 ...

Страница 22: ... IN MEXICO LISTED 14H1 VIDEO PRODUCT eCM MAC 001AC3F4F757 STB RF MAC 001AC3F F756 STB SN SABPQBQGD CABLE OUT S VIDEO OUT USB 2 0 120VAC C 60Hz 80W 120 VAC 60Hz 4 2A 500W OPTICAL AUDIO OUT MULTI STREAM CABLE CARD VIDEO ARCHIVE OUT 1 L R VIDEO L R Pb Y Pr r r DIGITAL AUDIO L R IR 1394 1394 eSATA CABLE IN M CARD SN PKCPKPDBT M CARD MAC 001AC326910A OUT 1 L R Pb Y Pr CABLE IN Back of SDTV RF OUT RF IN...

Страница 23: ...d the eSATA drive are unplugged from power 2 Connect the data cable for the eSATA drive to the DVR 3 Plug in power to the eSATA drive 4 Plug in the DVR power cord and then turn on the DVR 5 Follow the on screen instructions One of the following occurs If it is a new eSATA drive or one used on another device you will be asked to format it If the drive is formatted and will work with this DVR you wi...

Страница 24: ...rive The eSATA hard disk drive requires continuous power If the eSATA drive loses power while the DVR is plugged in the DVR may stop current recordings or not provide enough space for future recordings Follow these guidelines for using the eSATA drive Do not plug in the power cord for the eSATA drive to an outlet controlled by a wall switch or to the AC outlet on the DVR Do not turn off disconnect...

Страница 25: ...ct ratio 10 B Back panel 3 Burn in of screen 7 C CableCARD vi 1 3 8 Cables vi Cable Out connector 3 Compliance FCC and Canadian EMI 21 Component video connection See YPbPr Composite 5 6 Connectors See also Front panel Back panel required for HDTV 5 required for SDTV 6 VCR 5 6 Connecting the set top to other devices external SATA 17 HDTV with component input YPbPr 13 HDTV with DVI connector 12 HDTV...

Страница 26: ...e Software updates 8 Sound troubleshooting 8 Standard definition What is it 9 Standard screen TV 10 Stretching and zooming picture 7 10 T Time display 4 Troubleshooting 8 TV digital what is it 9 formats 10 HDTV what is it 9 programming 7 resolution 10 standard screen 10 standard definition What is it 9 wide screen 10 U Updating software 8 USB port 2 3 V VCR connection 5 6 15 View programs 7 W Watc...

Страница 27: ...ng 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 Explorer 8450HDC and 8550HDC Digital Video Recorder Model 8450HDC and 8550HDC Manufactured by Scientific Atlanta Inc 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway Lawrenceville Georgia 30044 USA Telephone 770 236 1077 Canada EMI Regulation This...

Страница 28: ...Television Laboratories Inc Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Macrovision is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corp All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their ...

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