User Guide Cisco Explorer 8640HD, 8642HD, 8650HD, and 8652HD High-Definition DVR Set-Tops Explorer 8652HD CH+ VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT CH- GUIDE INFO EXIT LIST L AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN
Notice to Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualified 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 qualified 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.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................iv Welcome....................................................................................................................................... 1 Safety First ................................................................................................................................... 1 Identify Your Set-Top ......................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. Outdoor Grounding System 2) Keep these instructions. 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 builtup static charges. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. Article 810 of the National Electric Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA No.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Handling Disposable Batteries This product may contain disposable batteries. Heed the following warning and follow the Battery Safety and Battery Disposal instructions below. WARNING: There is danger of explosion if the battery is mishandled or incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same type of battery. Do not disassemble it or attempt to recharge it outside the system.
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Welcome The Cisco® Explorer® High-Definition DVR Set-Tops (set-tops) provide high-definition (HD) capability and broadband digital video services. On MoCA™ enabled set-tops, the MoCA connection enables an IP LAN connection over coaxial cable, which minimizes the need for new wiring in the home. Follow the instructions in this guide to install the set-top, to become familiar with the buttons on the front panel, and to access your cable services.
What’s In The Carton? The set-top carton contains the following items: Quick Reference Guide Explorer 8652HD Cisco Explorer 8640HD, 8642HD, 8650HD, and 8652HD High-Definition DVR Set-Tops CH+ VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT Explorer 8652HD CH+ VOL- VOL+ POWER CH- GUIDE INFO EXIT LIST SELECT CH- GUIDE INFO EXIT LIST L AUDIO IN R L AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN VIDEO IN • High-Definition Set-Top • Quick Reference Guide • HDMI Cable • Power Cord Additional Equipment You Might Need You might need som
Front Panel Explorer 8652HD CH+ VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT CH- GUIDE INFO EXIT LIST L AUDIO IN R 1 1 Power 2 3 4 5 6 VIDEO IN 7 8 9 10 11 12 T14588 Turns the set-top on and off 2 VOL-, VOL+ Decreases and increases the volume 3 USB 2.
Back Panel OUTPUT STB SN: SABPQBQGD VIDEO Y DIGITAL AUDIO CAUTION OPTICAL AUDIO OUT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR eCM MAC: 001AC3F4F757 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED MCARD SN: PXCPRPSLV TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS.
Connecting the Set-Top To connect your set-top to your entertainment devices, complete these steps. 1 Determine if your TV is HD or SD and whether it is wide screen (16:9) or standard screen (4:3). See page 11 for more information. 16 4 or 9 3 Make the connections for your TV and VCR as follows: • If you are using an HDTV, see page 6 and the connection diagrams at the end of this guide. 2 3 4 • If you are using an SDTV, see page 7 and the connection diagrams at the end of this guide.
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.
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.
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 specific program description (either from the on-screen guide or while viewing a program).
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 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. On the front panel of the set-top, press GUIDE and INFO at the same time. This will activate the HD Setup Wizard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Connecting to a Stereo VCR and HDTV (optional) WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Required cables: • • • 1 RF coaxial cable 2 composite video cables 2 audio Left/Right cables Back of Set-Top OUTPUT CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO STB SN: SABPQBQGD eCM MAC: 001AC3F4F757 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS.
Connecting to an HDTV with a 1394 Connector WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top.
Index 1394 Firewire F 4, 6, 17 FAQs 10 A FCC compliance 20 AC Formats, picture 11 Outlet Frequently Asked Questions. See FAQs iv, 4 Power input Aspect ratio Front panel 4 3 11 H HD B Back panel broadcasting 4 Burn-in of screen mode 8 10 4, 5, 6, 7, 17 format 1, 10 HDTV C Cables Connections 2 Cable Out, connector formats 4 Compliance, FCC and Canadian EMI 11 What is it 20 6 10 Component video connection. See YPbPr HDMI Composite High-definition.
Index, continued U R Remote control Updating, software 8 RGB connector. See YPbPr USB port S V Safety VCR connection ii, iv-v View programs Scan rates 6, 7, 16 8 11 W Screen burn-in Watch TV 8 resolution size 3 7 S-Video 9 Web access to product information 11 Welcome 11 SD mode 1, 8 1 Wide-screen TV 4, 5, 7, 17 1 11 SDTV Connections What is it 7, 17 Y 10 YPbPr Serial number, locating 1 connector Set-top.
Software and Firmware Use 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.
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