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- Page 1 User Guide Cisco Explorer 4540HDC Set-Top with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface Explorer 4540HDC VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT GUIDE INFO EXIT SETTINGS...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................iv Welcome ........................... 1 Safety First ..........................1 Identify Your Set-Top ........................ 1 What’s in the Carton? ....................... 2 Additional Equipment You Might Need ..................2 Front Panel ..........................3 Back Panel ..........................4 Connecting the Set-Top ......................5 Connections for an HDTV and VCR ................... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. Ground the Product 2) Keep these instructions. WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fi re hazard! 3) Heed all warnings. If this product connects to coaxial cable wiring, be sure the cable system is grounded (earthed). Grounding 4) Follow all instructions. - Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Verify the Power Source from the On/Off Provide Ventilation and Select a Location Power Light • Remove all packaging material before applying power to the product. When the on/off power light is not illuminated, the apparatus may •...
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Page 7: Welcome
Welcome The Cisco ® Explorer ® 4540HDC Digital Interactive Set-Top with a Multi-Stream CableCARD ™ (M-Card ™ ) provides high- defi nition (HD) capability and broadband digital video services. Follow the instructions in this guide to install the 4540HDC, to become familiar with the buttons on the front panel, and to access your cable services. -
Page 8: What's In The Carton
What’s In The Carton? The set-top carton contains the following items: Explorer 4540HDC VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT Explorer 4540HDC GUIDE INFO EXIT SETTINGS VOL- VOL+ SELECT POWER GUIDE INFO EXIT SETTINGS • 4540HDC Set-top with M-Card • Quick Reference Guide •... -
Page 9: Front Panel
Front Panel Explorer 4540HDC VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT GUIDE INFO EXIT SETTINGS 1 VOL +, VOL - Increases and decreases the volume 2 CH+, CH - Scrolls up and down through the channels 3 Select Provides access to your on-screen selection 4 Display Displays the selected channel number and time of day. -
Page 10: Back Panel
Back Panel OPTICAL CAUTION AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT STB SN: SABNFSRVG RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN MULTI-STREAM AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC CABLE CARD eCM MAC: 001CEA53012A ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 120 VAC Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. 60Hz 3.4 A CATV CONVERTER THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER ETHERNET MADE IN MEXICO... -
Page 11: Connecting The Set-Top
Connecting the Set-Top To connect your set-top to your entertainment devices, complete these steps. 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. Make the connections for your TV and VCR as follows: •... -
Page 12: Connections For An Hdtv And Vcr
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. -
Page 13: Connections For A Standard-Defi Nition Tv And Vcr
Connections 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. Some SDTVs may not have all these connections. In addition, you can make connections to a VCR to record to a VCR tape. -
Page 14: View Television Programming
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. •... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
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. •... -
Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions
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. -
Page 17: Picture Formats
Picture Formats What is the Diff erence 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 diff erent for standard-screen and wide-screen HDTVs. -
Page 18: Connecting To An Hdtv With An Hdmi Connector
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 4540HDC OPTICAL CAUTION AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK STB SN: SABNFSRVG DO NOT OPEN AVIS:... -
Page 19: Connecting To An Hdtv With A Dvi Connector
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 4540HDC OPTICAL... -
Page 20: Connecting To An Hdtv With Component Input (Ypbpr)
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 4540HDC OPTICAL CAUTION... -
Page 21: Connecting To A Home Theater System With Component Input (Ypbpr)
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 •... -
Page 22: Connecting To A Stereo Vcr And Hdtv (Optional)
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 sets composite A/V cables 4540HDC OPTICAL CAUTION AUDIO OUT... -
Page 23: Connecting To An Hdtv With A 1394 Connector
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. Required cables: • 1 4-pin to 4-pin 1394 cable (Consult your TV user guide for detailed information.) •... -
Page 24: Connecting The Set-Top In Hd Mode To An Sdtv With Component Input (Ypbpr)
Connecting the Set-Top in HD Mode to an SDTV 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) •... -
Page 25: Index
Index 1394 4, 6, 17 Dashes display Diagrams. See Connecting the set-top to other devices Outlet iv, 4 Digital TV, What is it Power input Display Aspect ratio DVI connector 2, 4, 6, 13 Back panel FAQs Burn-in of screen FCC compliance Formats, picture CableCARD 2, 4, 9... - Page 26 Index, continued M-Card. See Multi-Stream CableCARD Time display Multi-Stream CableCARD 2, 4, 9 Troubleshooting digital, what is it Picture formats Doesn’t display HDTV, what is it Formats programming No color resolution Ports. See Connectors standard-screen Product information standard-defi nition, What is it Programming, viewing wide-screen Progressive scan rate...
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Page 27: Compliance Information
Accordingly, please be advised that service providers, content Any changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by Cisco providers, and broadcasters are required to obtain a separate use Systems, Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate the license from MPEG LA prior to any use of AVC/H.264 encoders... - Page 28 Lawrenceville, GA 30042 www.cisco.com Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affi liates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco’s trademarks, go to this URL: www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. CableCARD and M-Card are trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.