Cisco RNG200 User Manual

Cisco RNG200 User Manual

High-defi nition digital-only interactive set-tops with multi-stream cablecard interface (black)
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Cisco RNG200 and RNG200N
High-Defi nition Digital-Only
Interactive Set-Tops with Multi-Stream
CableCARD Interface (Black)
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RNG200N

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  • Page 1 User Guide Cisco RNG200 and RNG200N High-Defi nition Digital-Only Interactive Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface (Black) VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT MENU INFO EXIT LIST RNG200N...
  • 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. 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...
  • 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. 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). 3) Heed all warnings. This provides some protection against voltage surges and built- 4) Follow all instructions.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Handling Disposable Batteries Protect from Exposure to Moisture and Foreign Objects This product may contain disposable batteries. Heed the following warning and follow the Battery Safety and Battery Disposal instructions below. WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fi re hazard! Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing WARNING: There is danger of explosion if the liquids, rain, or moisture.
  • Page 7: Welcome

    ™ ™ The Cisco RNG200 and RNG200N High-Defi nition Digital-Only 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 DVR set-top, to become familiar with the buttons on the front panel, and to access your cable services.
  • Page 8: What's In The Carton

    INFO EXIT LIST RNG200N • RNG200 or RNG200N with M-Card • Quick Reference Guide • Power Cord 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.
  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Front Panel VOL- VOL+ POWER SELECT MENU INFO EXIT LIST RNG200N 7 8 9 10 T14761 1 Power Turns the DVR on and off 2 USB 2.0 Connects to external USB equipment approved by your service provider, software controlled 3 VOL -, VOL + Decreases and increases the volume 4 CH+, CH - Scrolls up and down through the channels...
  • Page 10: Back Panel

    Back Panel OPTICAL OUTPUT MULTI-STREAM CAUTION AUDIO DIGITAL CABLE CARD RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK VIDEO AUDIO DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR MCARD SN: PXCPRPSLV 120 VAC MCARD MAC: 00 1BD73E17D9 60Hz 4.2A THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED 500W TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST...
  • 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. Refer to your TV and VCR user guides and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more detailed information.
  • 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 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. •...
  • 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 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.
  • 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 cable RNG200N OPTICAL OUTPUT MULTI-STREAM CAUTION AUDIO DIGITAL CABLE CARD RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK VIDEO DO NOT OPEN...
  • 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 cable and 1 DVI adapter • 1 audio Left/Right cable RNG200N 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 component video cable (YPbPr) • 1 audio Left/Right cable RNG200N OPTICAL OUTPUT MULTI-STREAM...
  • 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 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 composite A/V cables RNG200N OPTICAL OUTPUT MULTI-STREAM CAUTION...
  • Page 23: 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 component video cable (YPbPr) • 1 audio Left/Right cable RNG200N OPTICAL...
  • Page 24: Connecting An External Sata Hard Disk Drive (Optional)

    Connecting an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional) 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.
  • Page 25 Connecting an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional), continued Recommendations for the eSATA Drive Support for eSATA may vary by service provider. 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) •...
  • Page 26: Index

    Index Dashes display Outlet iv, 4 Diagrams. See Connecting the set-top to other devices Power input Digital TV, What is it Aspect ratio Display, LED DVI connector 2, 4, 6, 13 Back panel Burn-in of screen FAQs FCC compliance Formats, picture 1, 2, 4, 9 CableCARD Frequently Asked Questions.
  • Page 27 Index, continued Keys. See Front panel; Back panel S-Video 6, 7 Safety ii, iv-v Scan rates LED Display Screen burn-in resolution M-Card. See Multi-Stream CableCARD size Multi-Stream CableCARD 1, 2, 4, 9 SD mode 5, 17 SDTV Connections 7, 17 What is it Picture Serial number, locating...
  • Page 28 Index, continued Updating software USB port VCR connection 6, 7, 16 View programs Watch TV 1, 8 Web access to product information Welcome Widescreen TV YPbPr connector 4, 6, 7 HDTV connection home theater connection SDTV connection Zoom picture 8, 11...
  • Page 30: Compliance Information

    If this equipment does cause harmful interference Cisco Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions to radio or television reception, which can be determined by that may appear in this guide.
  • Page 32 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. A listing of Cisco’s trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. CableCARD and M-Card are trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.

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