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User Guide
Cisco Explorer 8540HDC DVR
and 8550HDC DVR
with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface
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8550HDC
Contents
Main
ii
Notice to Installers
U.S. Patents
Note to System Installer
WARNING
Contents
iv
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Ground the Product
Outdoor Grounding System
Power Source Warning
v
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued
Protect the Product from Lightning
Verify the Power Source from the On/Off Power Light
Eliminate AC Mains Overloads
Provide Ventilation and Select a Location
Whats In The Carton?
Additional Equipment You Might Need
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Welcome
Serial Number
Safety First
Identify Your Set-T op
eCM MAC: 001868C16907 STB RF MAC: 001868C16906
Front Panel Features
1278910653 11 12
Back Panel Connectors
3215
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7 864 16
1 2 4
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POWER
6 7
DVD Other Home Theater External SATA Drive
Connections for an HDTV and VCR
Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR
View Television Programming
Troubleshooting
No Picture
No Color
No Sound
Automatic Software Updates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Digital Television?
What is Standard-Definition Television?
What is High-Definition Television?
Are Local TV Stations Broadcasting in HDTV?
Picture Formats
What is the Difference Between a Standard-Screen and a Wide-Screen HDTV?
What is Aspect Ratio?
What is the Screen Resolution and Scan Rate?
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Connecting to an HDTV with an HDMI Connector
HDMI
Important Notes Regarding the HDMI Interface on the Set-Top
Connecting to an HDTV with a DVI Connector
T13665
Notes:
Connecting to an HDTV with Component Input (YPbPr)
T13664
HDTV
WARNING:
Connecting to a Home Theater System with Component Input (YPbPr)
Back of Home Theater Receiver
T1366
WARNING:
Connecting to a Stereo VCR and HDTV (optional)
WARNING:
Back of SDTV
RF OUT
Connecting the Set-Top in HD Mode to an SDTV with Component Input (YPbPr)
WARNING:
Note: The set-top must be set to the proper output mode, typically 480i.
To Unswitched Wall Outlet To Unswitched Wall Outlet
Connecting an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional)
How the eSATA Drive W orks with Your DVR
Connecting an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional), continued
Recommendations for the eSATA Drive
Guidelines for Using the eSATA Hard Disk Drive
Disconnecting the eSATA Hard Disk Drive
Index
Index,
FCC Compliance
United States FCC Compliance
Declaration of Conformity
Canada EMI Regulation
Software and Firmware Use