Check Product Safety
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, the service technician must perform safety checks to
determine that this product is in proper operating condition.
Protect the Product when Moving It
Always disconnect the power source when moving the apparatus or connecting or disconnecting cables.
WARNING:
Avoid personal injury and damage to this product! Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table speci
Þ
ed by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
20070320 Set-Top Cable US & Canada
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read These Instructions
Keep These Instructions
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.
The AC inlet on the unit must remain accessible and operable at all times.
Ground the Product
WARNING:
Avoid electric shock and
Þ
re hazard! Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not
Þ
t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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 system, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
(earthed). This provides some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electric Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1990, provides the following information:
• Grounding of the mast and supporting structure
• Grounding the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit
• Size of the grounding conductors
• Location of the antenna-discharge unit
• Connection to grounding electrodes
• Requirements for the grounding electrodes (see the following antenna grounding diagram as recommended by
NEC ANSI/NFPA 70)
WARNING:
Avoid electric shock and
Þ
re hazard! Do not locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or power circuits. Touching power lines or circuits might be fatal.
Protect the Product from Lightning
For added protection, unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. In
addition to disconnecting the AC power from the wall outlet, disconnect the signal inputs.
Explorer 8540HDC DVR and 8550HDC DVR
with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface
Verify the Power Source from the On/Off Power Light
When the on/off power light is not illuminated, the apparatus may still be connected to the power source. The light
goes out when the apparatus is turned off, regardless of whether it is still plugged into an AC power source.
Eliminate AC Mains Overloads
WARNING:
Avoid electric shock and
Þ
re hazard! Do not overload AC mains, outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles. For products that require battery power or other power sources to operate them,
refer to the operating instructions for those products.
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, sofa, rug, or similar surface.
• Do not place this apparatus on an unstable surface.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampli
Þ
ers) that produce heat.
• Do not install this apparatus in an enclosure, such as a bookcase or rack, unless the installation provides proper ventilation.
• Do not place entertainment devices (such as VCRs or DVDs), lamps, books, vases with liquids, or other objects on
top of this product.
Protect from Exposure to Moisture and Foreign Objects
Do not use this apparatus near water.
WARNING:
Avoid electric shock and
Þ
re hazard! Do not expose this product to liquids, rain, or moisture.
WARNING:
Avoid electric shock and
Þ
re hazard! Unplug this product before cleaning. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do
not use a liquid cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do not use a magnetic/static cleaning device (dust remover)
to clean this product.
WARNING:
Avoid electric shock and
Þ
re hazard! Never push objects through the openings in this product. Foreign
objects can cause electrical shorts that can result in electric shock or
Þ
re.
Accessories Warning
WARNING:
Avoid electric shock and
Þ
re hazard! Only use attachments/accessories speci
Þ
ed by your service provider
or the manufacturer.
Service Warnings
WARNING:
Avoid electric shock! Do not open the cover of this product. Opening or removing the cover may expose
you to dangerous voltages. If you open the cover, your warranty will be void. This product contains no
user-serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to quali
Þ
ed service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Notice to Installers
The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by quali
Þ
ed service personnel only. To reduce risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in
the operating instructions, unless you are quali
Þ
ed to do so.
20070131 SysInstaller 820 US/Canada/Intl
Note to System Installer
This symbol is intended to alert you of the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this product.
Ce symbole a pour but de vous avertir qu’une documentation importante sur le
fonctionnement et l’entretien accompagne ce produit.
For this apparatus, the coaxial cable shield/screen shall be grounded as close as
practical to the point of entry of the cable into the building.For products sold in the
US and Canada, this reminder is provided 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 any inside part of this product.
Ce symbole a pour but d’alerter toute personne qu’un contact avec une pièce
interne de ce produit, sous tension et non isolée, pourrait être suffisant pour
provoquer un choc électrique. Il est donc dangereux d’être en contact avec toute
pièce interne de ce produit.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back).
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Scienti
Þ
c Atlanta, A Cisco Company
770.236.5000
5030 Sugarloaf Parkway, Box 465447,
Lawrenceville, GA 30042
www.scienti
Þ
catlanta.com
FCC Compliance
United States FCC Compliance
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment OFF and ON, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, if applicable.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the cable company or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Any changes or modi
Þ
cations not expressly approved by Scienti
Þ
c-Atlanta, Inc., could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The information shown in the FCC Declaration of Conformity paragraph below is a requirement of the FCC and is intended
to supply you with information regarding the FCC approval of this device. The phone numbers listed are for FCC-related
questions only and not intended for questions regarding the connection or operation for this device. Please contact your
cable service provider for any 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.
Explorer 8540HDC and 8550HDC Digital Video Recorder
Model: 8540HDC and 8550HDC
Manufactured by: Scienti
Þ
c-Atlanta, Inc.
5030 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044 USA
Telephone:
770-236-1077
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.
20060628 FCC Standard
Disclaimer
Scienti
Þ
c-Atlanta, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. Scienti
Þ
c Atlanta
reserves the right to change this guide at any time without notice.
AVC VIDEO LICENSE
With respect to each AVC/MPEG-4/H.264 product, Scienti
Þ
c Atlanta is obligated to provide the following notice:
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD
(“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED
TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM.
Accordingly, please be advised that service providers, content providers, and broadcasters are required to obtain a
separate use license from MPEG LA prior to any use of AVC/MPEG-4/H.264 encoders and/or decoders.
Scienti
Þ
c Atlanta, the Scienti
Þ
c Atlanta logo, and Explorer are registered trademarks of Scienti
Þ
c-Atlanta, Inc.
8540HDC and 8550HDC
are trademarks of Scienti
Þ
c-Atlanta, Inc.
Cisco, the Cisco logo, and Cisco Systems are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its af
Þ
liates in the
U.S. and certain other countries.
CableCARD and M-Card are trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-De
Þ
nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Macrovision is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corp.
All other trademarks shown are trademarks of their respective owners.
Product and service availability is subject to change without notice.
© 2007 Scienti
Þ
c-Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved.
September 2007
Printed in United States of America
Part Number 4012390 Rev A
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