Cisco Systems 8540HDC, 8550HDC, 8450HDC User Manual

User Guide

Cisco Explorer 8540HDC DVR and 8550HDC DVR

with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface

Explorer 8550HDC

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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 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.

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.

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U.S. Patents

A patent notice is afﬁ xed to this product. In addition, the product may also be covered by one or more of the following patents:

4,498,169, 4,692,919, 4,748,667; 4,829,569; 4,866,770; 4,885,775; 4,888,799; 4,890,319; 4,922,456; 4,922,532; 4,924,498; 4,965,534; 4,991,011; 5,003,384; 5,012,510; 5,029,207; 5,045,816; 5,053,883; 5,054,071; 5,058,160; 5,142,575; 5,142,690; 5,146,526; 5,155,590; 5,214,390; 5,225,902; 5,225,925; 5,235,619; 5,237,610; 5,239,540; 5,241,610; 5,247,364; 5,255,086; 5,257,403; 5,267,071; 5,270,809; 5,271,041; 5,272,752; 5,282,028; 5,285,497; 5,287,351; 5,301,028; 5,309,514; 5,317,391; 5,319,709; 5,341,425; 5,347,388; 5,347,389; 5,357,276; 5,359,601; 5,361,156; 5,367,571; 5,379,141; 5,379,145; 5,381,481; 5,390,337; 5,400,401; 5,406,558; 5,418,782; 5,420,866; 5,420,923; 5,425,101; 5,428,404; 5,430,568; 5,434,610; 5,436,749; 5,438,370; 5,440,632; 5,442,472; 5,455,570; 5,457,701; 5,471,492; 5,477,199; 5,477,262; 5,477,282 5,477,370; 5,481,389; 5,481,542; 5,485,221; 5,493,339; 5,497,187; 5,500,758; 5,502,499; 5,506,904; 5,519,780; 5,539,822; 5,550,825; 5,579,055; 5,579,057; 5,583,562; 5,592,551; 5,596,606; 5,600,378; 5,602,933; 5,640,388; 5,657,414; 5,675,575; 5,684,876; 5,715,515; 5,724,525; 5,734,822; 5,740,300; 5,742,677; 5,754,940; 5,757,416; 5,771,064; 5,774,859; 5,825,829; 5,826,167; 5,850,305; 5,854,703; 5,870,474; 5,892,607; 5,920,626; 5,923,755; 5,930,024; 5,930,515; 5,937,067; 5,963,352; 5,966,163; 5,982,424; 5,991,139; 5,999,207; 6,005,631; 6,005,938; 6,016,163; 6,028,941; 6,029,046; 6,052,384; 6,055,244; 6,072,532; 6,105,134; 6,148,039; 6,157,719; 6,188,729; 6,195,389; 6,212,278; 6,215,530; 6,219,358; 6,240,103; 6,243,145; 6,246,767; 6,252,964; 6,272,226; 6,292,081; 6,292,568; 6,320,131; 6,374,275; 6,405,239; 6,411,602; 6,417,949; 6,424,714; 6,424,717; 6,433,906; 6,438,139; 6,463,586; 6,467,091; 6,476,878; 6,493,876; 6,510,519; 6,516,002; 6,516,412; 6,526,508; 6,538,595; 6,546,013; 6,560,340; 6,567,118; 6,570,888; 6,622,308; 6,629,227; 6,664,984; 6,667,994; 6,671,879; 6,674,967; 6,678,891; 6,714,598; 6,721,352; 6,721,956; 6,725,459; 6,738,982; 6,744,892; 6,744,967; 6,751,271; 6,760,918; 6,795,972; 6,802,077; 6,804,708; 6,811,447; 6,817,028; 6,822,972; 6,823,385; 6,832,386; 6,845,106; 6,868,473; 6,874,075; 6,889,191; 6,909,471; 6,917,622; 6,917,628; 6,922,412; 6,927,806; 6,928,656; 6,931,058; 6,937,729; 6,969,279; 6,971,008; 6,971,121; 6,978,310; 6,986,156; 6,988,900; 6,996,838; 7,010,801; 7,053,960; 7,065,213; 7,069,578; 7,069572; D348065; D354959; D359737; D363932; D390217; D434753; D507240; D507535; D513407; D516518; RE36368; RE36988

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Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................iv

What’s in the Carton? ...................................................................................................................vi

Additional Equipment You Might Need .........................................................................................vi

Welcome .......................................................................................................................................1

Safety First ................................................................................................................................... 1

Identify Your Set-Top .................................................................................................................... 1

Front Panel Features .................................................................................................................... 2

Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................................................ 3

Connecting the Set-Top ................................................................................................................ 4

Connections for an HDTV and VCR ............................................................................................. 5

Connections for a Standard-Deﬁ nition TV and VCR .................................................................... 6

View 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 with Component Input (YPbPr) .................... 16

Connecting an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional) ..........................................................17

Index ...........................................................................................................................................19

Compliance Information..............................................................................................................21

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

9) 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 are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁ t 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/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ 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.

unused for long periods of time.

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.

Ground the Product

WARNING: Avoid electric shock and ﬁ re 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 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)

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.

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WARNING: Avoid electric shock and ﬁ 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued

Protect the Product from Lightning

In addition to disconnecting the AC power from the wall outlet, disconnect the signal inputs.

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 may go 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 ﬁ 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.

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 ventilation.

• Do not place entertainment devices (such as VCRs or DVDs), lamps, books, vases with liquids, or other objects on top of this product.

• Do not block ventilation openings.

Protect from Exposure to Moisture and Foreign Objects

WARNING: Avoid electric shock and ﬁ re hazard! Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing liquids, rain, or moisture. Objects ﬁ lled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

WARNING: Avoid electric shock and ﬁ 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 ﬁ re hazard! Never push objects through the openings in this product. Foreign objects can cause electrical shorts that can result in electric shock or ﬁ re.

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.

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.

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What’s In The Carton?

The set-top carton contains the following items:

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• 8450HDC and 8550HDC DVR

Explorer 8550HDC

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• 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. See the connection information 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.

Composite A/V Cables

Component Video Cables (YPbPr)

HDMI-to-HDMI Cable

HDMI-to-DVI Cable

HDMI Adapter

RGB Adapter

Audio Left/ Right Cable

RF Coaxial Cable

Coaxial Digital Audio Cable

S-Video Cable

Optical Digital Audio Cable

RGB Adapter Cable (RCA to RCA)

RGB Adapter Cable (RCA to BNC)

RGB Adapter Cable (RCA to VGA)

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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 operate correctly. The consumer support website provides news and information about this product. For more information, please refer to

www.scientiﬁ catlanta.com/products/consumers/new_cableboxes.htm

Safety First

Before using the set-top, read the Important Safety Instructions section of this guide.

Identify Y our Set-Top

To ﬁ nd 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“ and is located at the top of the bar code.

Serial Number

STB SN: SABNFSRVG

eCM MAC: 001868C16907

STB RF MAC: 001868C16906

T13039

If your set-top requires troubleshooting in the future, your cable service provider may ask for this serial number.

Use the space provided here to record the serial number: _______________________________________________

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Front Panel Features

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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 deﬁ ned), Quick Settings, or General Settings guide 8 Info Displays a description of the selected program. This button is available from the on-screen

guide and while viewing a program

9 Exit Exits menus, the on-screen guide, and program information 10 List Displays the Recorded List 11 LED Display Displays the selected channel number and time of day.

The LED also displays the following:

• Message (

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• HDTV

• Power (

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• Output Resolution (1080i, 720p, 480p, or 480i)

• AUTO - Automatically outputs native scan rates that your TV can accept 12 Video and Not available on all models. Connects 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.

CAUTION: The DVR is equipped with a hard disk drive to store programs that you record and to allow you to rewind

and pause live TV. Any time the DVR is powered on (power LED is illuminated) or a recording is in progress (the record LED is illuminated) the hard disk is in use.

If you need to move the DVR, complete the following steps to allow the hard disk to shut down properly . First, make sure that no recording is in progress (record LED is off). Then, turn off power by pressing the Power key. Finally, unplug the unit and wait 10 seconds for the hard disk drive to spin down (stop). At this point the unit can be moved safely.

Y ou should handle this product with the same level of care you would use when handling other electronics containing a hard disk drive, such as a laptop computers or other hard disk drive equipped devices.

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Back Panel Connectors

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MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD

USB 2.0

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M-CARD SN: PKCPKPDBT

M-CARD MAC: 001AC326910A

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eSATA

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ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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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.

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CATV CONVERTER

MADE IN MEXICO

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CABLE

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1 Cable In Connects to a coaxial cable that delivers the signal from your service provider 2 Set-Top Bar Code Contains set-top serial number and MAC addresses 3 Archive Video Connects to a video input of an archive device 4 L-R Audio Archive Connects to an audio input of an archive device 5 Video 1 (Composite) Connects to a video input of another device, such as a TV or VCR 6 Audio Out (Left/Right) Connects to RCA cables that send analog audio signals (left/right) to a stereo receiver

or TV with stereo inputs 7 YPbPr Connects to the component video input (YPbPr) on an HDTV. Do not use

these cables if you are using the HDMI connection

8 Out 2 Connects to either a VCR or to another set of inputs (composite) on your TV (Secondary Audio Out)

9 Digital Audio Out Connects to an RCA cable that sends a digital audio signal to a surround-sound receiver

or other digital audio device

10 S-Video Out Connects to S-Video input of a standard TV or VCR 11 IR Connector reserved for future use 12 Optical Audio Out Connects to an optical cable that sends a digital audio signal to a surround-sound

receiver or other digital audio device 13 Cable Out Connects to a coaxial cable that sends analog audio and video signals to a TV or VCR.

These signals are SDTV video and stereo audio

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14 HDMI Connects an HDMI

cable to the HDMI input of an HDTV . HDMI supports both digital audio and video. May be used to connect to a DVI interface using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter for video 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 device. Your service provider may not support all eSATA hard drives

18 M-CARD Code Label Contains M-CARD serial number and MAC address 19 1394 Connects to display devices equipped with a 1394 input 20 Ethernet Connects to an Ethernet-equipped device (Reserved for future use) 21 AC Outlet Connects to the AC power cord from another device, such as a TV 22 AC Power Input Connects to the power cord to deliver power to the set-top

Note: This illustration may vary from the actual product.

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Connecting the Set-Top

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To connect your set-top to your entertainment devices, complete these steps.

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Home Theater

External SA TA Drive

Determine if your TV is HD or SD and whether it is wide-screen (16:9) or standard-screen (4:3). See page 10 for more information.

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 to archive some programs to VCR tape, see pages 5 and 6 and the connection diagrams at the end of this guide.

Identify the additional devices you will connect to the set-top and TV. See the Connection Diagrams section of this guide.

Plug the set-top and the TV into an AC power source that is not controlled by a switch.

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Do not turn on the set-top or TV yet.

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 service provider to get the set-top authorized.

Set up your set-top for HDTV or SDTV by completing the following steps:

• Make sure the set-top is Off and the TV is On.

• On the front panel of the set-top, press GUIDE and INFO at the same time.

• Follow the on-screen instructions to choose HD or SD mode and wide-screen (16:9) or standard screen (4:3) depending upon your TV type. See Page 10 for more information on the scan rate.

• At the conclusion of the on-screen instructions, press POWER on the set-top to begin watching TV.

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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.

Required Connections to an HDTV (use one)

Some HDTVs have a High-Deﬁ nition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector. The HDMI connector provides both a digital video and audio connection.

HDMI

See the connection diagram on page 11 for an example.

The HDMI connector can provide the connection to an HDTV with a DVI input. If your HDTV has a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector, you will need an HDMI-to-DVI adapter, and you will

DVI

need to connect a separate audio connection. See the connection diagram on page 12 for an example.

The YPbPr connectors can provide high-deﬁ nition component video signals to an HDTV.

Note: Use the HD Setup Wizard on the set-top to set the HD mode and select the output video format that will matches the

YPbPr

full capabilities of your HDTV. See the connection diagram on page 13 for an example.

Some HDTVs have only RGB connectors. If you have one of these HDTVs, you need an RGB adapter.

Check with your service provider for information about acquiring

RGB

an RGB adapter, or you can purchase the adapter at your local electronics supplier.

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Optional Connections to a VCR (use one)

For VCRs with Video and Left and Right audio connectors, you can use the Out 2 connectors (Video, Left, and Right) on the set-top.

See the connection diagram on page 15 for an example.

VCR

For VCRs with S-Video and Left and Right audio connectors, you can use the S-Video Out and the Out 2 Left and Right connectors on the set-top.

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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.

Required Connections to an SDTV (use one)

The YPbPr connectors can provide standard-deﬁ nition component video signals to an SDTV.

Note: To connect YPbPr to an SDTV , you must set the HD Setup

YPbPr

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 provides an optimal video connection to SDTVs.

S-VideoCable Out

The Cable Out connector provides a video and audio connection to an SDTV.

Optional Connection to a VCR

For VCRs with Video and Left and Right audio connectors, you can use the Out 2 connectors (Video, Left, and Right) on the set-top.

VCR

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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 program).

• Select–View a speciﬁ c 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 to age unevenly; this is known as screen burn-in. Refer to the user guide that came with your HDTV for more information.

WARNING: Avoid screen burn-in. Do not display the same ﬁ xed images on your HDTV screen for

extended periods of time.

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T roubleshooting

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 an outlet controlled by a wall switch.

• Verify that all cables are properly connected.

• If your system includes a VCR or stereo, verify that you have properly connected them 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 them to the set-top.

• Verify that the volume is turned up.

• Verify that the mute function is not on.

Automatic Software Updates

A message appears on the TV screen when the set-top and the M-Card module are receiving software updates. In addition, download information also appears on the front panel of the set-top during these updates. Wait for the current time to display on the front panel before continuing. When the time appears, the update is complete.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Digital T elevision?

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 wavy lines or static you might sometimes get from a weak analog signal.

Because DTV receives and displays digital images that contain many times more picture elements (pixels - the small dots that make up the color image on your screen) than standard analog television, you can get a sharper on-screen image than with analog. Additionally, DTV supports CD-quality sound. DTV includes SDTV (Standard Deﬁ nition Television), EDTV (Enhanced Deﬁ nition Television), and HDTV (High-Deﬁ nition Television). That means that all HDTV is digital, but not all digital TV is high-deﬁ nition. A high-deﬁ nition program must originate in HD format and be broadcast in HD format. Having an HDTV system does not mean that everything you watch will be in high-deﬁ nition. Getting the signal from digital cable also does not mean it is high-deﬁ nition.

What is Standard-Definition T elevision?

Standard-deﬁ nition television (SDTV) is basic digital television programming delivered by cable. Typically, the SDTV screen is the same, nearly square shape as an analog television screen. Digital images on 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 T elevision?

High-deﬁ nition 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 television, and there are millions of them. Thus, HDTV can display ﬁ ve to six times the detail of analog television to deliver picture quality that is much more realistic, dimensional, and precise. SDTV programs can be viewed on an HDTV. Another feature of HDTV is digital surround sound using Dolby technology used to produce the sound you hear in movie theaters.

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Digital technology, which is the same

Are Local TV Stations Broadcasting in HDTV?

Many local TV stations are transmitting digital signals. However, transmitting a digital signal does not mean transmitting an HDTV signal. Some stations are using the new bandwidth to broadcast several standard-deﬁ nition channels. Most stations, once they begin broadcasting in digital, are offering HD content from their parent network (for example, CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, WB, UPN, and PBS).

Where Are the Connection Diagrams?

The diagrams at the end of this guide show examples of common ways to connect the set-top to your HDTV, DVD, and home theater receiver. However, these diagrams do not show every possible combination of devices. Refer to the user guides that came with your other electronic devices for further information.

What Cables Do I Need?

Some of the cables and adaptors shown in the diagrams may not be included with the set-top. Some of the required cables are shown in the connection diagrams and on page vi of this guide.

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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 television industry manufactures both standard-screen and wide-screen HDTVs to appeal to consumer viewing preferences.

What is the Screen Resolution and Scan Rate?

The screen resolution indicates the amount of detail that the picture displays. Resolution is identiﬁ ed by the number of display lines on the screen. The techniques that an HDTV uses to “paint” the picture on the screen are referred to as progressive and interlaced.

With the progressive method, the lines are drawn on the screen one at a time in sequential order. The interlaced method involves refreshing pixels in alternation — ﬁ rst 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 indicates that the screen shows 1080 lines in an interlaced display, and 480p indicates that the screens shows 480 lines in a progressive display.

Notes:

• The screen resolution (1080i, 480p, and so forth) is sometimes referred to as the scan rate.

The terms are interchangeable.

• You can stretch and zoom the displayed picture using the built-in capability of the set-top by pressing the # key on

the remote control.

A standard-screen HDTV has a 4x3 aspect ratio. The screen is 4 units wide for every 3 units tall.

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The HDMI interface automatically conﬁ gures the audio output for a format supported by the television. Because not all TVs support the Dolby instead of Dolby Digital, which it carries over to the other digital audio outputs of the set-top. This prevents your home theater system or Dolby Digital decoder from providing the full Dolby Digital surround-sound effect.

You can override this conﬁ guration by completing the following steps.

1. Press SETTINGS twice on the remote control to open the General Settings menu.

2. Press MOVE UP or MOVE DOWN to select the option Audio: Digital Out.

3. Press MOVE RIGHT to select Dolby Digital. This setting will send Dolby Digital audio to the HDMI, DIGITAL AUDIO OUT, and OPTICAL AUDIO OUT connectors on the set-top.

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• If the TV is not Dolby Digital capable, it may not produce audio through its speakers when the Audio: Digital Out

setting on the set-top is set to Dolby Digital. You can either switch the Audio: Digital Out setting back to HDMI when you are not using the home theater or Dolby Digital decoder, or you can connect the baseband audio outputs (OUT 1 Audio Left and Right) to the TV.

• Digital content is 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.

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• When you connect the HDMI connector to the DVI connector on your HDTV, you need an HDMI-to-DVI adaptor and

a separate audio connection.

• Digital content is 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 (which uses Digital Transmission Content Protection, or DTCP) to connect the set-top to these devices.

• Also refer to the Important Notes Regarding the HDMI Interface on the Set-Top on page 11.

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• 1 audio Left/Right cable

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Complete the following steps to install an external SATA (eSATA) drive.

1. Verify that both the DVR and 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 will get a conﬁ rmation that the drive is working.

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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.

SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC.

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eCM MAC: 001AC3F4F757

STB RF MAC: 001AC3F$F756

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Wall Outlet

External SATA Hard Disk Drive

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How the eSA TA Drive W orks with Your DVR

An eSATA drive is an extension of the internal hard drive of the DVR; it is not an archival device. Programs recorded to the eSATA drive can be played back on the DVR originally connected to the eSATA drive. For instance, you cannot record programs to the eSATA drive, remove the drive, and then connect it to a computer or a different DVR for playing back programs.

Some programs will record to the DVR internal hard drive and some will record to the eSATA drive, depending on the space available. The DVR selects the drive that has enough space to record the entire program; a program is not split between the internal and external drives.

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Connecting an External SAT A Hard Disk Drive (optional), continued

Recommendations for the eSA TA Drive

Contact your service provider for a list of approved external SATA hard disk drives. At a minimum, your eSATA drive should have the following capabilities:

• External SATA Connector – SATA II Cable and Connector, Revision 1.0 (Refer to www.sata-io.org for more information)

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• Drive Speed – 7200 RPM (5400 RPM without Multi-Room

• Capacity – Only one eSATA drive can be connected to the DVR. The DVR does not support a separate port multiplier.

• eSATA Drive Power –The eSATA drive should power on when plugged in and should not be controlled by a switch.

Guidelines for Using the eSA TA Hard Disk Drive

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, or unplug the eSATA drive while the DVR is plugged in.

Disconnecting the eSA TA Hard Disk Drive

Complete the following steps to disconnect the eSATA drive safely.

1. Verify that the DVR is powered off.

2. Disconnect the power cord from the DVR and wait for at least 10 seconds.

3. Disconnect the power cord and data cable from the external eSATA drive.

Note: If you improperly disconnect your eSATA drive, you will receive an error message, and you will be required to restart the DVR upon reconnecting.

DVR); 133 Mbps

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Index

A

AC Outlet iv, v, 4 Power input 3 Aspect 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 with HDMI connector 11 HDTV with VCR 15 Home Theater System with component input

(YPbPr) 14 SDTV 16 Controls. See Front panel

D

Dashes display 4 Diagrams. See Connecting the set-top

to other devices Digital TV, What is it 9

Display, LED 2 DVI connector vi, 3, 5, 12

F

FAQs 9 FCC compliance 21 Formats, picture 10 Frequently Asked Questions. See FAQs Front panel 2

H

HD broadcasting 9 mode 5, 6, 8, 16 format 9 HDTV Connections 5 formats 10 What is it 9 HDMI vi, 3, 5, 11 High-deﬁ nition. See HD Home theater system connection 14

I

Interlaced scan rate 10 IR Sensor 2

K

Keys. See Front panel; Back panel

L

LED Display 2

M

M-Card. See Multi-Stream CableCARD Multi-Stream CableCARD vi, 1, 3, 8

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Index, continued

P

Picture Doesn’t display 8 Formats 10 No color 8 Ports. See Connectors Product information 1 Programming, viewing 7 Progressive scan rate 10

R

Remote control 7, 10 RGB connector. See YPbPr

S

S-Video vi, 3, 5, 6 Safety ii, iv-v Scan rates 10 Screen burn-in 7 resolution 10 size 10 SD mode 4 SDTV

Connections 6, 16 What is it 9 Serial number, locating 1

Set-top. See Welcome Software updates 8 Sound, troubleshooting 8 Standard-deﬁ nition, 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-deﬁ nition, 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

Watch TV 1, 7 Web access to product information 1 Welcome 1 Wide-screen TV 10

Y

YPbPr connector 3, 5, 6 HDTV connection 13 home theater connection 14 SDTV connection 16

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Z

Zoom picture 7, 10

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 modifications not expressly approved by Scientiﬁ 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.

Software and Firmware Use

The software described in this document is protected by copyright law and furnished to you under a license agreement. You may only use or copy this software in accordance with the terms of your license agreement.

The ﬁ rmware in this equipment is protected by copyright law. Y ou may only use the ﬁ rmware in the equipment in which it is provided. Any reproduction or distribution of this ﬁ rmware, or any portion of it, without our express written consent is prohibited.

Disclaimer

Cisco Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. We reserve the right to change this guide at any time without notice.

A VC VIDEO LICENSE

With respect to each AVC/H.264 product, we are 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 NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR W AS OBT AINED 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/H.264 encoders and/or decoders.

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 8450HDC and 8550HDC Digital Video Recorder

Model: 8450HDC and 8550HDC

Manufactured by: Scientiﬁ 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

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Cisco, Cisco Systems, the Cisco logo, the Cisco Systems logo, Scientiﬁ c Atlanta, Explorer, and Multi-Room are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its afﬁ liates in the U.S. and certain other countries.

CableCARD and M-Card are trademarks of Cable 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-Deﬁ nition 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 respective owners.

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