User Guide Cisco Explorer 4700 Family High-Definition Cable Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface 4742HDC
Notice to Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualified 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 qualified 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 into the building.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................... iv Welcome................................................................................................................................... 1 Safety First ................................................................................................................................ 1 Identify Your Set-Top ............................................................................
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). This provides some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Eliminate AC Power/Mains Overloads WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! Do not overload AC power/mains, outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles. For products that require battery power or other power sources to operate them, refer to the operating instructions for those products. • Do not place this apparatus on an unstable surface.
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Welcome The Cisco® Explorer® 4700 Family High-Definition Cable Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD™ (M-Card™) Interface provide high-definition (HD) capability and broadband digital video services. On the MoCA™ enabled 4742HDC, the MoCA connection enables an IP LAN connection over coaxial cable, which minimizes the need for new wiring in the home. Follow the instructions in this guide to install the set-top, to become familiar with the buttons on the front panel, and to access your cable services.
What’s In The Carton? The set-top carton contains the following items: Quick Reference Guide 4742HDC Cisco Explorer 4700 Family High-Definition Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface 4742HDC • HDC High-Definition Set-Top with M-Card • Quick Reference Guide • HDMI Cable • 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.
Front Panel 1 2 3 4 T15495 4742HDC 1 Power Turns the set-top on and off 2 IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control 3 Display Displays the selected channel number and time of day. The display shows the following: ) • AUTO • 1080i / 1080P • MoCA Link ( ) • Record ( • Message ( ) • 720i / 720P Illuminates when this set-top • Power ( ) • 5.
Back Panel V L R IR ETHERNET 120V~ 60Hz 20W VM S/N: VMCPRPSLV CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CM MAC: 0011BD73E17D9 Y CABLE IN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 1 2 3 4 Pb Pr OPTICAL AUDIO OUT CABLE OUT 1394 USB MADE IN MEXICO 6 5 8 7 10 11 12 9 13 14 15 8 3 T15496 VM S/N: VMCPRPSLV REMOVE TO ACCESS CM MAC: 0011BD73E17D9 1 Multi-Stream CableCARD Slot for M-Card module, which decrypts subscription digital channels.
Connecting the Set-Top To connect your set-top to your entertainment devices, complete these steps. 1 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. 16 4 or 9 3 Make the connections for your TV and VCR as follows: • If you are using an HDTV, see page 6 and the connection diagrams at the end of this guide. 2 3 4 • If you are using an SDTV, see page 7 and the connection diagrams at the end of this guide.
Connections for an HDTV To use the set-top with an HDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view the HD content. Refer to your TV user guide and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more detailed connection information. Note: The labeling on your set-top and HDTV may vary slightly. Set-Top Connections HDMI Required Connections to an HDTV (use one) HDTV Connections Some HDTVs have a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector.
Connections for a Standard-Definition TV 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. Refer to your TV user guide and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more detailed information. Note: The labeling on your set-top and SDTV may vary slightly. Cable Out YPbPr Required Connections to an SDTV (use one) The YPbPr connectors can provide standard-definition component video signals to an SDTV.
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. • Arrows–Select a program in the schedule. • Info–Display a specific program description (either from the on-screen guide or while viewing a program).
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. On the front panel of the set-top, press GUIDE and INFO at the same time. This will activate the HD Setup Wizard.
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. By using digital technology, there is no variation in picture and sound quality from the origination point until it is displayed on your television.
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. What is Aspect Ratio? An aspect ratio is the ratio of the width to the height of the TV screen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Connecting to an HDTV with a 1394 Connector WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top.
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.
Index 1394 Firewire F 4, 6, 16 FAQs 10 A FCC compliance 20 AC Formats, picture 11 Outlet Frequently Asked Questions. See FAQs iv, 4 Power input Aspect ratio Front panel 4 3 11 H HD B Back panel broadcasting 4 Burn-in of screen mode 8 10 4, 5, 6, 7, 17 format 1, 10 HDTV C CableCARD Cables 2, 4, 9 Connections 2 formats Cable Out, connector 4 11 What is it Compliance, FCC and Canadian EMI 20 HDMI 6 10 4, 6, 12 Component video connection. See YPbPr High-definition.
Index, continued P T Picture Time display Doesn’t display Formats 11 No color 9 5 Troubleshooting 9 9 TV digital, what is it formats Ports. See Connectors Product information 10 11 HDTV, what is it 1 Programming, viewing 8 programming Progressive scan rate 11 resolution 10 8 11 standard-screen 11 standard-definition, What is it R Remote control wide-screen 8 10 11 RGB connector.
Software and Firmware Use FCC Compliance United States FCC Compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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