Cisco Systems 8550HDC Connections for an Hdtv and VCR, Required Connections to an Hdtv use one

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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.

Required Connections to an HDTV (use one)

HDMI

Some HDTVs have a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)

connector. The HDMI connector provides both a digital video and

audio connection.

 

See the connection diagram on page 11 for an example.

 

The HDMI connector can provide the connection to an HDTV

DVI

with a DVI input. If your HDTV has a Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

connector, you will need an HDMI-to-DVI adapter, and you will

need to connect a separate audio connection.

 

 

See the connection diagram on page 12 for an example.

 

The YPbPr connectors can provide high-definition component

 

video signals to an HDTV.

YPbPr

Note: Use the HD Setup Wizard on the set-top to set the HD

mode and select the output video format that will matches the

 

 

full capabilities of your HDTV.

 

See the connection diagram on page 13 for an example.

 

Some HDTVs have only RGB connectors. If you have one of

RGB

these HDTVs, you need an RGB adapter.

Check with your service provider for information about acquiring

 

 

an RGB adapter, or you can purchase the adapter at your local

 

electronics supplier.

Optional Connections to a VCR (use one)

For VCRs with Video and Left and Right audio connectors, you can use the Out 2 connectors (Video, Left, and Right) on the set-top.

VCR

See the connection diagram on page 15 for an example.

 

 

For VCRs with S-Video and Left and Right audio

 

connectors, you can use the S-Video Out and the

 

Out 2 Left and Right connectors on the set-top.

Set-Top

HDTV

Connections

Connections

Adapter Needed

 

 

 

 

 

OUT 1

DVI

 

L

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

Pr

OUT 1

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

R

Pb

L

Pb

 

 

 

 

Y

R

Pr

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adapter Needed

 

 

 

 

Pr

OUT 1

R

 

 

 

G

H

L

R

Pb

 

L

 

 

B

V

 

 

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set-Top

VCR

 

Connections

Connections

OUT 2

A

 

 

L

R

 

 

 

L

U

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

I

 

AUDIO

R O

IN

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT 2

 

 

L

R

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

L

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

OUT

R

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Cisco Explorer 8540HDC DVR 8550HDC DVR Patents Contents Important Safety Instructions Verify the Power Source from the On/Off Power Light Important Safety InstructionsAdditional Equipment You Might Need What’s In The Carton?Identify Your Set-Top Safety FirstWelcome Guide Power Turns the DVR on and offSelect IR SensorBack Panel Connectors See the Connection Diagrams Connecting the Set-TopOptional Connections to a VCR use one Connections for an Hdtv and VCRRequired Connections to an Hdtv use one Optional Connection to a VCR Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCRRequired Connections to an Sdtv use one VideoAvoid Screen Burn-In Access Services and ProgramsView Television Programming Stretch and Zoom ProgramNo Color TroubleshootingAutomatic Software Updates No PictureFrequently Asked Questions Picture Formats What is Aspect Ratio?What is the Screen Resolution and Scan Rate? Required cables Connecting to an Hdtv with an Hdmi ConnectorImportant Notes Regarding the Hdmi Interface on the Set-Top Video Audio Optical MULTI-STREAM Cable Card OUT Connecting to an Hdtv with a DVI ConnectorOptical MULTI-STREAM Cable Card Audio OUT Connecting to an Hdtv with Component Input YPbPrVideo OUT Back of Home Theater ReceiverECM MAC 001AC3F4F757 STB RF MAC 001AC3F$F756 Connecting to a Stereo VCR and Hdtv optionalCable Input Back of Sdtv How the eSATA Drive Works with Your DVR Connecting an External Sata Hard Disk Drive optionalRecommendations for the eSATA Drive Guidelines for Using the eSATA Hard Disk DriveDisconnecting the eSATA Hard Disk Drive VCR IndexIndex FCC Compliance Scientific Atlanta, a Cisco Company

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