Cisco Systems 8450HDC, 8540HDC, 8550HDC manual Connecting the Set-Top, See the Connection Diagrams

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Connecting the Set-Top

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

 

Determine if your TV is HD or SD

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or

 

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and whether it is wide-screen (16:9)

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or standard-screen (4:3). See page

 

 

 

10 for more information.

 

 

 

 

Make the connections for your TV and VCR as follows:

 

 

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If you are using an HDTV, see page 5 and the connection diagrams at the end of this guide.

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If you are using an SDTV, see page 6 and the connection diagrams at the end of this guide.

 

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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.

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DVD

Home Theater

Other

VCR

External SATA Drive

 

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

POWER

 

 

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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

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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.

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• 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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Contents Cisco Explorer 8540HDC DVR 8550HDC DVR Patents Contents Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Verify the Power Source from the On/Off Power LightWhat’s In The Carton? Additional Equipment You Might NeedWelcome Safety FirstIdentify Your Set-Top IR Sensor Power Turns the DVR on and offSelect GuideBack Panel Connectors Connecting the Set-Top See the Connection DiagramsRequired Connections to an Hdtv use one Connections for an Hdtv and VCROptional Connections to a VCR use one Video Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCRRequired Connections to an Sdtv use one Optional Connection to a VCRStretch and Zoom Program Access Services and ProgramsView Television Programming Avoid Screen Burn-InNo Picture TroubleshootingAutomatic Software Updates No ColorFrequently Asked Questions What is the Screen Resolution and Scan Rate? What is Aspect Ratio?Picture Formats Important Notes Regarding the Hdmi Interface on the Set-Top Connecting to an Hdtv with an Hdmi ConnectorRequired cables Connecting to an Hdtv with a DVI Connector Video Audio Optical MULTI-STREAM Cable Card OUTConnecting to an Hdtv with Component Input YPbPr Optical MULTI-STREAM Cable Card Audio OUTBack of Home Theater Receiver Video OUTConnecting to a Stereo VCR and Hdtv optional ECM MAC 001AC3F4F757 STB RF MAC 001AC3F$F756Cable Input Back of Sdtv Connecting an External Sata Hard Disk Drive optional How the eSATA Drive Works with Your DVRDisconnecting the eSATA Hard Disk Drive Guidelines for Using the eSATA Hard Disk DriveRecommendations for the eSATA Drive Index VCRIndex FCC Compliance Scientific Atlanta, a Cisco Company

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