Cisco Systems 8540HDC, 8450HDC, 8550HDC manual Contents

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	iv
What’s in the Carton?	vi
Additional Equipment You Might Need	vi
Welcome	1
Safety First	1
Identify Your Set-Top	1
Front Panel Features	2
Back Panel Connectors	3
Connecting the Set-Top	4
Connections for an HDTV and VCR	5
Connections for a Standard-Deﬁnition TV and VCR	6
View Television Programming	7
Troubleshooting	8
Frequently Asked Questions	9
Picture Formats	10
Connecting to an HDTV with an HDMI Connector	11
Connecting to an HDTV with a DVI Connector	12
Connecting to an HDTV with Component Input (YPbPr)	13
Connecting to a Home Theater System with Component Input (YPbPr)	14
Connecting to a Stereo VCR and HDTV (optional)	15
Connecting the Set-Top in HD Mode to an SDTV with Component Input (YPbPr)	16
Connecting an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional)	17
Index	19
Compliance Information	21

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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?Safety First WelcomeIdentify Your Set-Top Guide Power Turns the DVR on and offSelect IR SensorBack Panel Connectors See the Connection Diagrams Connecting the Set-TopConnections for an Hdtv and VCR Required Connections to an Hdtv use oneOptional Connections to a VCR 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 What is Aspect Ratio? What is the Screen Resolution and Scan Rate?Picture Formats Connecting to an Hdtv with an Hdmi Connector Important Notes Regarding the Hdmi Interface on the Set-TopRequired cables 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 optionalGuidelines for Using the eSATA Hard Disk Drive Disconnecting the eSATA Hard Disk DriveRecommendations for the eSATA Drive VCR IndexIndex FCC Compliance Scientiﬁc Atlanta, a Cisco Company

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