Cisco Explorer 1642HDC User's Guide

User GuideCisco Explorer 4640HDC, 4642HDC, 4650HDC, and 4652HDC High-Defi nition Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD InterfacePOWERSELECTVOL+VOL-CH+CH

4Back PanelT14052THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR-BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS D

5Connecting the Set-TopTo connect your set-top to your entertainment devices, complete these steps.Identify the additional devices you will connect to

6Connections 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,

7Connections for a Standard-Defi nition TV and VCR When using the set-top with an SDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view content.

8View Television ProgrammingAccess Services and ProgramsAccess cable services and programs by pressing the following keys on the remote control: • Gu

9TroubleshootingIf the set-top does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further assistance, contact your service provide

10Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is Digital Television?Digital television (DTV) is a huge leap forward in television technology compared to analog tel

11Picture FormatsWhat is the Difference Between a Standard-Screen and a Wide-Screen HDTV?The type of screen your HDTV has (wide screen or standard scr

12Connecting to an HDTV with an HDMI ConnectorImportant Notes Regarding the HDMI Interface on the Set-TopThe HDMI interface automatically confi gures t

13Connecting to an HDTV with a DVI ConnectorNotes: • When you connect the HDMI connector to the DVI connector on your HDTV, you need an HDMI-to-DVI ad

iiNotice to InstallersThe servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualifi ed service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock,

14Connecting to an HDTV with Component Input (YPbPr)WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting a

15Connecting to a Home Theater Systemwith Component Input (YPbPr)WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or di

16Note: This connection allows for recording to the VCR and for watching VCR tapes on your HDTV. To watch HD content, use the HDMI, YPbPr, or DVI conn

17Connecting the Set-Top in HD Mode to an SDTV with Component Input (YPbPr)Connecting to an HDTV with a 1394 ConnectorWARNING: Electric shock hazard!

18IndexFFAQs 10FCC compliance 20Formats, picture 11Frequently Asked Questions. See FAQsFront panel 3HHD broadcasting 10 mode

19Index, continuedPPicture Doesn’t display 9 Formats 11 No color 9Ports. See ConnectorsProduct information 1Programming, viewing

20FCC ComplianceUnited States FCC ComplianceThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

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iiiContentsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...ivWelcome ...

ivIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5)

vIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continuedHandling Disposable BatteriesThis product may contain disposable batteries. Heed the following warning and fo

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1WelcomeThe Cisco® Explorer® HDC High-Defi nition Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD™ (M-Card™) Interface (set-tops) provide high-defi nition (HD) cap

2What’s In The Carton?The set-top carton contains the following items:Additional Equipment You Might Need You might need some of the cables and adapte

3Front Panel 1 VOL +, VOL - Increases and decreases the volume 2 CH+, CH - Scrolls up and down through the channels 3 Select Provides access to