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User Guide
Cisco Explorer 8540HDC DVR
and 8550HDC DVR
with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface
Explorer 8550HDC
CH+
VOL- VOL+
POWER SELECT
CH-
GUIDE INFO EXIT LIST
L AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN
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Notice to Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualifi ed service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualifi ed to do so. Note to System Installer 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
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................iv What’s in the Carton? ...................................................................................................................vi Additional Equipment You Might Need .........................................................................................vi Welcome ................................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. Ground the Product 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fi re hazard! 4) Follow all instructions. If this product connects to coaxial cable wiring, be sure 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. the cable system is grounded (earthed). Grounding 6) Clean only with dry cloth. provides some protection against voltage surges and 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in built-up s
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Protect the Product from Lightning Protect from Exposure to Moisture and Foreign Objects In addition to disconnecting the AC power from the wall outlet, disconnect the signal inputs. WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fi re hazard! Do Verify the Power Source from the On/Off not expose this product to dripping or splashing liquids, rain, or moisture. Objects fi lled with liquids, such as Power Light vases, should not be placed on this apparatus. When t
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What’s In The Carton? The set-top carton contains the following items: Explorer 8550HDC CH+ VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT Explorer 8550HDC CH+ VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT CH- CH- GUIDE INFO EXIT LIST GUIDE INFO EXIT LIST L AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN • 8450HDC and 8550HDC DVR • Quick Reference Guide • Power Cord with M-Card Additional Equipment You Might Need You might need some of the cables and adapters shown below for connecting the set-top to your home entertainment devices.
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Welcome ® ® ™ ™ The Cisco Explorer 8450HDC and 8550HDC DVR Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD (M-Card ) provide high-defi nition (HD) capability and broadband digital video services. Follow the instructions in this guide to install the 8450HDC and 8550HDC, to become familiar with the buttons on the front panel, and to access your cable services. Then, enjoy the features of the 8450HDC and 8550HDC and change the way you watch TV. Important: If the M-Card is removed, the set-top will not oper
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Front Panel Features Explorer 8550HDC CH+ VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT CH- GUIDE INFO EXIT LIST L AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN 127 3 4 5 68910 11 1 2 T13662 1 Power Turns the DVR on and off 2 USB Connects to external USB devices (Reserved for future use) 3 VOL +, VOL - Increases and decreases the volume 4 CH+, CH - Scrolls through the channels 5 Select Accesses your on-screen selection 6 IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control 7 Guide Accesses the on-screen guide (if
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Back Panel Connectors OPTICAL ARCHIVE OUT 1 MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD CAUTION AUDIO DIGITAL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OUT DO NOT OPEN VIDEO VIDEO Y AUDIO AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC M-CARD SN: PKCPKPDBT ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR M-CARD MAC: 001AC326910A L L Pb L IR 120 VAC 60Hz 4.2A 500W THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR R R Pr R 1394 1394 BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE CABLE OUT USB 2.0 IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL eSATA I
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Connecting the Set-Top To connect your set-top to your entertainment devices, complete these steps. 16 4 Determine if your TV is HD or SD and whether it is wide-screen (16:9) or 9 3 or standard-screen (4:3). See page 10 for more information. 1 Make the connections for your TV and VCR as follows: • If you are using an HDTV, see page 5 and the connection diagrams at the end of this guide. • If you are using an SDTV, see page 6 and the connection diagrams at the end of this guide. • If you want
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Connections for an HDTV and VCR To use the set-top with an HDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view the HD content. In addition, you can make connections to a digital or analog VCR to record to a VCR tape. Refer to your TV and VCR user guides and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more detailed connection information. Note: The labeling on your set-top, HDTV, and VCR may vary slightly. Set-Top HDTV Required Connections to an HDTV (use one) Connections Connections Some
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Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR When using the set-top with an SDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view content. Some SDTVs may not have all these connections. In addition, you can make connections to a VCR to record to a VCR tape. Refer to your TV and VCR user guides and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more detailed information. Note: The labeling on your set-top, SDTV, and VCR may vary slightly. Set-Top SDTV Required Connections to an SDTV (use on
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View Television Programming Access Services and Programs Access cable services and programs by pressing the following keys on the remote control: • Guide–Access the on-screen guide. The on-screen guide displays schedules of TV programs and other services available from your cable service provider, such as video-on-demand and pay-per-view programs. • Arrows–Select a program in the schedule. • Info–Display a specifi c program description (either from the on-screen guide or while viewing a progra
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Troubleshooting If the set-top does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further assistance, contact your service provider. No Picture • Verify that the M-Card module is installed. • Verify that the power to your TV is turned on. • Verify that your HDTV is in HD mode. If necessary, run the HD Setup Wizard to select HD mode. • If the set-top is plugged into a wall switch, verify that the switch is in the ON position. Note: You should avoid plugging the set-top into
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Frequently Asked Questions What is Digital Television? Digital television (DTV) is a huge leap forward in television technology compared to analog television that has been widely available since the 1940s. DTV is delivered and displayed using digital encoding, similar to the way a PC operates. By using digital technology, there is no variation in picture and sound quality from the origination point until it is displayed on your television. You always receive a high-quality picture without the
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Picture Formats What is the Difference Between a Standard-Screen and a Wide-Screen HDTV? The type of screen your HDTV has (wide-screen or standard-screen) determines how the set-top displays programs on the screen. The picture format for an HDTV is a combination of aspect ratio and screen resolution and is different for standard-screen and wide-screen HDTVs. What is Aspect Ratio? An aspect ratio is the ratio of the width to the height of the TV screen. The aspect ratios differ because the tele
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Connecting to an HDTV with an HDMI Connector WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Required cables: • 1 HDMI-to-HDMI cable Explorer Set-top ARCHIVE ARCHIVE OUT 1 OUT 1 OPTICAL OPTICAL MUL MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD TI-STREAM CABLE CARD CAUTION A AUDIO UDIO D DIGIT IGITAL AL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OUT OUT V VIDEO IDEO VIDEO VIDEO Y Y A AUDIO UDIO DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC M-CARD SN: PKCPKPDBT M-CARD
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Connecting to an HDTV with a DVI Connector WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Required cables: • 1 HDMI-to-DVI or 1 HDMI-to-HDMI cable and 1 DVI adapter • 1 audio Left/Right cable Explorer Set-top ARCHIVE ARCHIVE OUT 1 OUT 1 OUT 1 O OPTICAL PTICAL CAUTION MUL MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD TI-STREAM CABLE CARD A AUDIO UDIO D DIGIT IGITAL AL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OUT OUT V VIDEO IDEO VIDEO VIDEO Y Y AU AUDI
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Connecting to an HDTV with Component Input (YPbPr) WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Required cables: • 1 set component video cables (YPbPr) • 1 audio Left/Right cable Explorer Set-top O OPTICAL PTICAL ARCHIVE ARCHIVE OUT 1 OUT 1 OUT 1 MU MUL LTI- TI-STREAM CABLE CARD STREAM CABLE CARD CAUTION AUDIO AUDIO D DIGIT IGITAL AL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OUT OUT DO NOT OPEN VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO Y Y Y AUDI
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Connecting to a Home Theater System with Component Input (YPbPr) WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Required cables: • 3 sets component video cables (YPbPr) • 1 audio Left/Right cable • 2 coaxial digital audio cables Explorer Set-top ARCHIVE ARCHIVE OUT 1 OUT 1 OUT 1 OPTICAL OPTICAL CAUTION MUL MULTI-STREAM CABLE CAR TI-STREAM CABLE CARD D AUDIO AUDIO D DIGIT DIGIT IGITAL AL AL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
